Motorhome and
caravan electrics
Caravans and motorhomes are using communications technology first seen in cars over 20 years ago. TERRY OWEN explains
Motorhome and caravan electrics
By TERRY OWEN
Posted on 24 April 2015
If you've never heard of CAN bus or LIN bus it’s perhaps not surprising. They are the technical systems for communicating with, and controlling, components in automotive and similar applications. Their principle advantage is that they dramatically cut down on the amount of wiring needed when compared to conventional techniques. In recent years the falling cost of electronics has meant that bus systems like these have been making their way into caravans and motorhomes.
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