Westfalia and mains charging

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Westfalia and mains charging

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Hope this isn't too silly a question (I don't yet own a T25, so forgive my ignorance), but on the default Westfalia conversions, is it possible to charge either of the batteries* from the mains hook-up or would this require a Zig-type unit to be installed? If not, I guess on could just hook-up an ordinary battery charger?

* how many batteries does a standard Westy have come to that? I'm assuming 2 - the starting battery plus a leisure battery, is that correct?

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Post by Westy.Club.Joker »

If it`s a factory Westy then the onboard charger will charge both batteries when on hook-up. As standard it will have a starter battery and one leisure battery, with space under the passenger seat for another leisure battery if it`s a diesel engine.

Have a look at this for some good info for prospective owner :)

http://www.80-90.co.uk/techhelp/JokerManual.doc
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Thanks for the info.
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