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Jump starting westfalia
Posted: 21 Nov 2015, 15:10
by 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
Re: Jump starting westfalia
Posted: 21 Nov 2015, 16:09
by R0B
If its a proper leisure battery no.if its just a normal car battery no problem.
Re: Jump starting westfalia
Posted: 21 Nov 2015, 16:27
by 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.
Re: Jump starting westfalia
Posted: 21 Nov 2015, 16:50
by rockthebus
Thanks Guys. It's the radio which is constantly live which is pulling it down.
Re: Jump starting westfalia
Posted: 21 Nov 2015, 17:21
by nicq
Take the constant live feed for the radio to the leisure battery.
Re: Jump starting westfalia
Posted: 21 Nov 2015, 18:21
by rockthebus
Good idea. Thanks
Re: Jump starting westfalia
Posted: 21 Nov 2015, 21:03
by 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