T5 electric problem

Miha_p · May 30, 2017

Hallo!
when i plug my california to external power cable, there is elctricity in the metal bolt at the rear bed (it is shaking really well and also electro tester shows):

Under the bolt is the metal plate:

What could be the problem?
thanks for answer

WelshGas · May 30, 2017

Miha_p said:
Hallo!
when i plug my california to external power cable, there is elctricity in the metal bolt at the rear bed (it is shaking really well and also electro tester shows):
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Under the bolt is the metal plate:
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What could be the problem?
thanks for answer

Hi and

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I know English may not be your first language, but I think something has been lost in translation.

The Mains Electricity plug is on the other side of your vehicle and goes first to the RCD switch in the rear wardrobe and then to the Mains Socket on the end of the Kitchen Unit and also to the 12v Leisure Battery Charger, which on your model is under the Fridge, I believe.
I don't understand your reference to the rear bed board and bolt etc: which is insulated from the body work so even if there was a short to the body would not be affected and in fact I think you would have bigger problems than that if that was the case.

Stoneybroke · May 30, 2017

Definately a problem, the 230/240v mains should be totally isolated from the bodywork.

Do not use mains hook-up as it is dangerous. Electrian needed!

sidepod · May 30, 2017

For starters it's unlikely you've got a live bolt. The earth leakage/RCD would see this and disconnect, either in the van or at the supply end.

Secondly I doubt you've got a tester sophisticated enough to measure a leakage current without actually tripping the RCD.

briwy · May 30, 2017

Have you tested the RCD by pressing the button?

Stoneybroke · May 30, 2017

sidepod said:
For starters it's unlikely you've got a live bolt. The earth leakage/RCD would see this and disconnect, either in the van or at the supply end.

That assumes nobody's messed with the original VW circuits... 2005 vehicle, a previous owner may have botched up a repair...
Though agreed, the external supply (house/campsite) trip should (if fitted)

Miha_p · Jun 7, 2017

Thanks for the answers. I have visited an electrian and he asumed that extension cable (i used cable without earth) may cause some static current. Now with the new cable it works well.
Thanks also for welcome, really great forum with a lot of information rof beginners.