Jump starting westfalia

[rockthebus]

Hi All
Just wondering if I'm going to damage anything if I jump start using the leisure battery. The LB is a lead acid.
Thanks

[R0B]

If its a proper leisure battery no.if its just a normal car battery no problem.

[Oldiebut goodie]

I wonder why not - my boat uses leisure batteries for both. Never had any problems, it is a normal set up in boats. It is only when people start talking about vans/campers that people say no.
I would have no qualms whatsoever using a leisure/deep cycle battery for jump starting. I would if the leisure was a puny little affair though.

[rockthebus]

Thanks Guys. It's the radio which is constantly live which is pulling it down.

[nicq]

Take the constant live feed for the radio to the leisure battery.

[rockthebus]

Good idea. Thanks

[California Dreamin]

If the battery has a CCA rating (cold cranking amps) then it is designed to turn an engine over.
Ideally needs CCA figure similar or higher to the starter battery.

Martin