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Leisure Battery not keeping charge
Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 19:44
by 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
Re: Leisure Battery not keeping charge
Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 19:56
by 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.
Re: Leisure Battery not keeping charge
Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 20:10
by donnieg
Halfords sell them,but anywhere that sells caravans will have them.
Re: Leisure Battery not keeping charge
Posted: 18 Apr 2010, 21:43
by 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
Re: Leisure Battery not keeping charge
Posted: 19 Apr 2010, 00:30
by 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...
Re: Leisure Battery not keeping charge
Posted: 19 Apr 2010, 06:18
by eatcustard
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Re: Leisure Battery not keeping charge
Posted: 19 Apr 2010, 09:15
by 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...