leisure battery

[stu56]

i have just got my first t25 camper it has mains for a campsite but know leisure battery i need to know where i can get one from and how to divert form mains to leisure battery. i live in south cumbria.

[kevtherev]

but know leisure battery i need to know

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leisure batteries are available from halfords or a caravan accessories store..

if you look in the wiki it will tell you how to wire it in

[cumbriankeith]

Bardsea Leisure (just out of Ulverston on the coast road towards Barrow) has a good range of stuff for campers - also Kendal Camping at Endmoor is nearly as good.
Where are you?

[Westy.Club.Joker]

What make of camper conversion is it? The wiring will probably already be all there including the split charging etc. Maybe someone just removed the battery, which is usualy under a front seat, or maybe in a locker or ubder the rear seat. Front seat bases are favorite, as they are made for that purpose. Have a look-see for battery wiring cables and terminals with nothing connected to them.

CHECK THE WIKI FIRST, there is a height clearance issue with the batts under the front seats, so you need to get the correct size, which is stated in the Wiki, with some types that will fit. I know mine only just clear the metal battery flap/covers so you need to do it right or you`ll get a short and maybe a fire! Terminals need to be properly fitted and the plastic isolator in place over the +ve terminal.

[stevewright76]

In similar situation - my LB looks pretty knackered so need a new one - found £50 inc delivery online, any joy locally (I'm in Lancaster so those suggestions are good for me too)

Unless anyone near here has an LB charger I could borrow/try???

[Westy.Club.Joker]

You don`t need to have a specific Leisure Battery, a lot of people use a standard starter type battery with no worries. Main thing is check the Wiki for the exact sizes, you cannot put one in the front seat box that is too high or it will short on the battery-box lid. Should be able to get a standard 70 Amp batt for around £40 from a local battery place.

Make sure everything is charging as it should when the engine is running, and also when you are hooked up to 240V. If not you will just wreck the new batt

See previous threads on Westy batt charger, with info on fitting a modern charger, or replacing a knacked old one. Just done mine, same as Irish Dave. The thread has full colour fots and explanation, can be done in half an hour.

[stu56]

i found out that may main battery is a starter and leisure battery. are there any posslble down side to this do i need a leisure battery

[hembo666]

stu, if i read that right that you are using the same battery for leisure and the engine then the downside is a biggy, if you flatten it using lights/radio etc when you are parked up on site your stuck as it wont start the engine.