Leisure battery

1LUCIPARR replied on 31/03/2021 13:39

1LUCIPARR

Posted on 31/03/2021 13:39

Hi, we are sort of 'newbies', having just bought our 2nd used caravan, after a 6 year break.

The leisure battery, despite fairly recently being towed, seems dead. When unplugged from home hook up, lights don't work. Motor mover doesn't work.

Any tips on how to go about checking it? Any recommendations/tips on purchasing a new one?

Thanks!

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LLM replied on 17/04/2021 21:58

LLM

Motorhomer from Northumberland

Posted on 17/04/2021 08:51 by cyberyacht

No B2B fitted. My Euro 5 engine alternator puts about 22Amps into the battery. On my on-board charger there is a gel setting which is suitable for Lithium but I have switched it off as the solar is sufficient to keep the battery charged.

Merve Gaskin is the man to ask about caravan specific setups as he has been off main hookup for a few years.

Posted on 17/04/2021 21:58

When you are on EHU or just solar does the system also charge your vehicle battery?

cyberyacht replied on 18/04/2021 07:42

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cyberyacht

Motorhomer from Hampshire

Posted on 18/04/2021 07:42

Yes, there's a battery master gizmo that uses the habitation battery to top up the vehicle battery if the voltage differential gets too great.

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