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Well need a new leisure battery and am planning on ordering this and stowing it else ware rather than under the seat....

http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/buy-on ... d_186.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Any disadvantage as to using this size in the camper ie., will it charge ok on the split charge system ?......

Cheers
Andy

The only worry you have is if you allow it to go flat......there could be an issue on initial start as is likely to demand some serious current possibly more then your existing leisure relay/fuse and wiring can handle.
I have the exact same issue (just fitted an additional 110AH to my Westie) yesterday infact, so I'm keeping a close eye on things.
I guess the most likely thing to happen is that it may blow the existing fuse ( which I believe is just 30amps)
Long term I think the wiring/relay and fuse will need upgrading a little.

Martin

Seems dear to me? got a couple of 110's from o'learys for less than that.
mike

metalmick8y wrote:Seems dear to me? got a couple of 110's from o'learys for less than that.
mike

But what size of battery??? These (I think) fit under the passenger seat

Not at the workshop James so cant give size, I have one behind a seat though, looking at that web link I would think the size they quote would be a questionable fit but as above not got van here,
Mike

No just commenting on the price I have a massive battery in the back use under the seat for odds and sod!

have seen a 110 amp leisure battery to fit under the seat of a vw for 75 quid,alpha batteries with a 4 year warrenty

Just to update on this....

Knew the one quoted would not fit under the seat but was prepared to mount else ware

Chickened out in the end as this would need wire re-routing and we wanted to be away sharpish

Had this one, it was a shade higher than stated and I must say VERY plain with no statement of type or Ah but it never gave up the ghost on us through 3 days use (tv,dvd,lights,pumped water& phone charging)

http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/buy-on ... od_31.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Andy

This one should fit, 110 amp, ideal, just ordered one for the T4

http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/buy-on ... d_122.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That looks great, brilliant price, even includes delivery, I'll be getting myself one of those

BigTam wrote:This one should fit, 110 amp, ideal, just ordered one for the T4

http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/buy-on ... d_122.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

BigTam wrote:This one should fit, 110 amp, ideal, just ordered one for the T4

http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/buy-on ... d_122.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

200 cycles at 60%

That means around 50 at 90%

It will be buggered after 12 months

albertramsbottom wrote:

BigTam wrote:This one should fit, 110 amp, ideal, just ordered one for the T4

http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/buy-on ... d_122.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

200 cycles at 60%

That means around 50 at 90%

It will be buggered after 12 months

With a 3 year warranty, not my problem, theirs,

This is the leisure battery I was looking at getting before the Platinum one got mentioned: http://www.tayna.co.uk/ELECSOL-100-Carb ... P5579.html a bit more height to it but it'll just about fit. Not sure if it is likely to last longer than the Platinum, it doesn't mention its cycle stats.

Actually, just found the specs and it's much better than the Platinum battery and has a 5 year guarantee: http://www.outdoorbits.com/elecsol-100- ... p-732.html

hi. was looking at putting in leisure battery. everything is wired but what size Ah battery should i be looking at getting. is only going to run radio and lights