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I take your point. I've had a look at the Apha Batteries site and found this economical battery.

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I'd like to think that it'll do the business for my basic needs. Any comments?

Sal

Depends what 'basic needs' amount to.

centro wrote:Depends what 'basic needs' amount to.

My basic needs are lights, water pump and the fan for the eberspacher heater (I think that's how it's spelt?), though I haven't had a reason to use the heater to date. Anyway, when I'm hooked up to mains I plan to use a halogen or oil heater.

Sal

Oil heaters are my choice
No less than 750 watts if I may say from experience for the spring and Autumn.
In the winter though 1.5 kw is just enough.

I'm attracted to the idea of an oil heater 'cos I think they can be kept on during the day so I can get back to a toasty camper.

Sal

Alpha batteries offer a good service. ordered a new yesterday asked for discount got 7%. new battery arrived today!

Very pleased

1664 wrote:can't run a fridge off a battery. Look in the club 'Wiki' for suitable leisure batteries

my 89 westfalia which as the original electrolux (not a compressor) fridge does (kinda) run off the battery. when the engine's running it will keep the fridge cool (but not cold) even on a hot day. with engine off, it's better than nothing but not what you could call refridgerated.

this is off a standard leisure battery that cost me £50, and doesn't run down even on a day or so with the fridge on.

Using a battery is daft when you have a gas fridge. .