Leisure Battery not keeping charge

[ChrisG]

Hi folks,

Probably already know the answer to this but check before buying a new one.

Leisure battery is not mainining its charge. Alternator and split relay working fine as I have checked with a voltmeter. Charging well over 13volts whilst engine running. However, any charge soons dissapears...

Is it time for a new battery?
Any recommendations where to buy one?

Cheers all

CHrisG

[VWCamperfan]

Take out and charge on a charger first, just to be sure but it does sound like it's time for a new one.

[donnieg]

Halfords sell them,but anywhere that sells caravans will have them.

[boatdog]

disconnect it from camper then charge it and see if it holds charge over night if it does something is draining it if it still dont hold charge get a new un

[R0B]

charge your battery for 24hrs.test voltage.leave it stood for another 24 hrs.test voltage again.if there is a significant difference in the two readings.your battery is not holding its charge.and needs replacing...

[eatcustard]

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[horns]

Almost - but you should either leave the battery for a few hours before the first test, or apply a significant load for a few minutes, otherwise the 'surface' charge will give you a falsely high reading...