How do I know what leisure battery I need?
We advise that you calculate the total wattage of all devices on board your vehicle and divide it by the voltage to obtain the Ampere Hours needed from the battery.
How long does a van leisure battery last?
A typical leisure battery can last as little as five years. Winter is often the time when you find out how good your leisure battery actually is. Ideally, use a leisure battery charger rather than a standard vehicle unit.
Does leisure battery charge while driving?
As such, you can never fully recharge the battery bank by driving alone. If you rely heavily on charging leisure batteries while driving, a B2B charger is probably essential because it’s the only way the batteries can be fully recharged.
Can I use a normal car battery as a leisure battery?
Yes you can use a car battery, but it won’t have the same long lasting capacity as a leisure battery and as you yourself have said you use a different charger. Although this works even sealed batteries produce gas which needs to be vented and a stronger charger produces more gas and in a caravan may be a danger.
Are probat leisure batteries any good?
THEY ARE GOOD BATTERIES AND MAINTENANCE FREE. DEEP CYCLE LOW HEIGHT 130AH LEISURE BATTERY. 130 Ah DEEP CYCLE LEISURE BATTERY. VERY HIGH LEAD CONTENT – BY FAR SUPERIOR THAN ALL.
Can you charge a leisure battery with a solar panel?
A solar panel can be an excellent source of power when off grid but it is not wise to connect the raw output of all but the smallest panels direct to a battery as overcharging could result. A solar panel designed for use with 12V batteries will be capable of producing voltages up to about 23V.
How often should you charge a leisure battery?
every three months
Some types are more resistant than others to this phenomenon but, as a rule of thumb, batteries in storage and not in circuit should be charged every three months or so. A lead acid battery will not perform well if it is completely discharged.
How often should I charge my leisure battery?
Where is the battery in a Renault Trafic?
Place behind the pillar and run to the back of the van (toward wheel) where the battery will be located in a cupboard. That’s the thought so far anyway… Is it a new shape Trafic or the older type.
Where is the split charge relay on a Renault Trafic?
My aux battery is mounted just inside the door to the right. The split charge relay is mounted to cupboards above the battery. A 60amp fuse is fitted at each end of the cable run, as close to each battery as possible. The kit was from http://www.simplysplitcharge.co.uk/ and I bought the 6 metre kit.
What kind of wiring do I need for my Renault Trafic?
But will need to put a 100amp fuse just after the main battery and another after the relay and before the leisure battery and run a 25mm2 cable, 16mm2 at minimum. Yup, I’d go for 25mm2 110A cable. The simplysplitcharge kits are excellent and Mick is great to deal with. Otherwise you can get the cable and fuses at a marine supply shop / chandlery.
Where is the split charge cable on a Trafic?
Is it a new shape Trafic or the older type. I have the older shape vivaro with the battery under the passenger footwell, the safest way would be to run your split charge cable through the long chassis rail from the battery box to just before the rear bumper.
Place behind the pillar and run to the back of the van (toward wheel) where the battery will be located in a cupboard. That’s the thought so far anyway… Is it a new shape Trafic or the older type.
My aux battery is mounted just inside the door to the right. The split charge relay is mounted to cupboards above the battery. A 60amp fuse is fitted at each end of the cable run, as close to each battery as possible. The kit was from http://www.simplysplitcharge.co.uk/ and I bought the 6 metre kit.
But will need to put a 100amp fuse just after the main battery and another after the relay and before the leisure battery and run a 25mm2 cable, 16mm2 at minimum. Yup, I’d go for 25mm2 110A cable. The simplysplitcharge kits are excellent and Mick is great to deal with. Otherwise you can get the cable and fuses at a marine supply shop / chandlery.
Can you get a leisure battery at Kwik Fit?
Leisure Batteries at Kwik Fit Wherever your caravan or motorhome may take you, Kwik Fit offers a leisure battery to suit you. With a range of leisure and caravan batteries verified by the National Caravan Council, you can be sure that you’re purchasing a high quality product.