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==Under-seat dimensions (T25)==
Under seat  Dimensions:<br>
310 wide x 175 deep (front to back) x 190 high.<br>
These are absolute maximum a shade less would be better - I have measured to the bottom of a swivel seat on a camper.
==Leisure battery General Info==
[http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm#Using%20a%20deep%20cycle%20battery%20as%20a%20starting%20battery  Leisure battery deep cycling  FAQ]
[http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm#Using%20a%20deep%20cycle%20battery%20as%20a%20starting%20battery  Leisure battery deep cycling  FAQ]


[http://www.uuhome.de/william.darden/ Another Leisure battery FAQ]
[http://www.uuhome.de/william.darden/ Another Leisure battery FAQ]


Under seat  Dimensions, 310 wide x 175 deep (front to back) x 190 high. these are absolute maximum a shade less would be better. I have measured to the bottom of a swivel seat on a camper.


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==Leisure batteries and suppliers==
 
This guy deals in all sorts of batteries and is well aware of the T25 height restriction. I had my doubts whether it was a 'real' leisure battery as the one I got had no stickers or marking identifying it as such, however it has been in the van a few years and has been fine.
This guy deals in all sorts of batteries and is well aware of the T25 height restriction. I had my doubts whether it was a 'real' leisure battery as the one I got had no stickers or marking identifying it as such, however it has been in the van a few years and has been fine.


http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/THE-BATTERY-MANs-SHOP__W0QQ_armrsZ1
[http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/THE-BATTERY-MANs-SHOP__W0QQ_armrsZ1 The battery mans shop]


These are slightly high but you may get away with it depending on your set up. It would be a good idea to cover the positve with a rubber boot protective cover to prevent a short and potential fire risk.
These are slightly high but you may get away with it depending on your set up. It would be a good idea to cover the positive with a rubber boot protective cover to prevent a short and potential fire risk.


12V 90AH LOW HEIGHT LEISURE BATTERY.CARAVAN/MOTORHOME
12V 90AH LOW HEIGHT LEISURE BATTERY. CARAVAN/MOTORHOME
12V 90AH


317mm x 175mm x 190mm
317mm x 175mm x 190mm


weight: 20kg
Weight: 20kg
 
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Leisure battery to fit under the seat in a T25? Haven't got the whole post, but these looked like the best candidates:
Leisure battery to fit under the seat in a T25? Haven't got the whole post, but these looked like the best candidates:


[http://www.furneauxriddall.com/ available from Furneaux Riddall]


 
VA/W096 - Solent<br>
VA/W096 - Solent
£32.24 63Ah 2year 280 175 175
£32.24 63Ah 2year 280 175 175


065TE - Exide Ultra
065TE - Exide Ultra<br>
£43.79 60Ah 4year 242 175 175
£43.79 60Ah 4year 242 175 175


096TE - Exide Ultra
096TE - Exide Ultra<br>
£57.84 70Ah 4year 280 175 175
£57.84 70Ah 4year 280 175 175


097TE - Exide Ultra
097TE - Exide Ultra<br>
£43.79 60Ah 4year 242 175 175
£43.79 60Ah 4year 242 175 175


090VSE - Exide classic
090VSE - Exide classic<br>
£47.79 60Ah 3year 242 175 175
£47.79 60Ah 3year 242 175 175


095SE - Exide classic
095SE - Exide classic<br>
£46.64 63Ah 3year 278 175 175
£46.64 63Ah 3year 278 175 175


096SE - Exide classic
096SE - Exide classic<br>
£42.77 63Ah 3year 280 175 175
£42.77 63Ah 3year 280 175 175


100VSE - Exide classic
100VSE - Exide classic<br>
£59.20 70Ah 3year 280 175 175
£59.20 70Ah 3year 280 175 175


'''N.B. they are not strictly leisure batteries, but high capacity batteries''' that should be hopefully able to stand a bit of deep cycling. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE VAT
'''N.B.''' They are not strictly leisure batteries, but high capacity batteries that should hopefully be able to stand a bit of deep cycling. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE VAT


[http://www.furneauxriddall.com/ available from Furneaux Riddall]


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I have found several Numax 60Ah batteries that fit priced £38.60 plus vat (£45.59 delivered)
I have found several Numax 60Ah batteries that fit priced £38.60 plus vat (£45.59 delivered)


[http://www.tayna.co.uk/catalog/219/6/Car-Battery-by-Brand-Numax-Car-Batteries-page6.html/ available from Tayna Electrical Supplies (6 batteries on page 6)]
[http://www.tayna.co.uk/catalog/219/6/Car-Battery-by-Brand-Numax-Car-Batteries-page6.html/ Numax from Tayna Electrical Supplies (6 batteries on page 6)]


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Save on silly postage costs by using your local Manbat branch. They stock all the Numax batteries listed on Tayna and are most likely cheaper. (Although they recently told me on enquiry that they now only stock sealed maintenance free numax- i'd much prefer open cells)
Save on silly postage costs by using your local Manbat branch. They stock all the Numax batteries listed on Tayna and are most likely cheaper. (Although they recently told me on enquiry that they now only stock sealed maintenance free Numax- I'd much prefer open cells)


[http://www.manbat.co.uk/distributors// Find your local Manbat distributer]
[http://www.manbat.co.uk/distributors// Find your local Manbat distributer]
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Some Varta and Delphi batteries are the right size. Though they range from around £60 - £90
Some Varta and Delphi batteries are the right size. Though they range from around £60 - £90


http://www.barden-uk.com/marine-leisure-batteries.html
[http://www.barden-uk.com/marine-leisure-batteries.html barden uk marine leisure batteries]


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If you look on the pages of SBMCC - by far the best resource for building campers, you'll see that most folks just say put the battery somewhere else. That way you can use a larger capacity battery (like 110AH) that'll last longer in use and not get discharged too much so extending the lifespan.
If you look on the pages of SBMCC - by far the best resource for building campers, you'll see that most folks just say put the battery somewhere else. That way you can use a larger capacity battery (like 110AH) that'll last longer in use and not get discharged too much so extending the lifespan.
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[http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/buy-online/caravan-batteries-boat-batteries-leisure-batteries/12v-ultra-plus-80amp-cheap-leisure-battery/prod_31.html Alpha batteries (12v ultra plus 80 Amp)]
12V Ultra Plus 80Amp Cheap Leisure Battery
Product Code: '''12V25'''
Offering both quality and value for money the Ultra Plus Leisure Battery is built for year round performance.<br>
Maintenance free and with a three year warranty. <br>
Great for Caravans, Motorhomes, Camping, Electric fences and back up power<br>
Specifications:<br>
12 V; 80AH; 600cca; Deep Cycle Technology
Dimensions:<br>
285mm Long; 175mm Wide; 175mm Height
Price (as May 2010) £59.99 (includes free next-day delivery & 3-year warranty from Rochdale supplier)

Revision as of 09:28, 13 May 2010

Under-seat dimensions (T25)

Under seat Dimensions:
310 wide x 175 deep (front to back) x 190 high.
These are absolute maximum a shade less would be better - I have measured to the bottom of a swivel seat on a camper.

Leisure battery General Info

Leisure battery deep cycling FAQ

Another Leisure battery FAQ


Leisure batteries and suppliers

This guy deals in all sorts of batteries and is well aware of the T25 height restriction. I had my doubts whether it was a 'real' leisure battery as the one I got had no stickers or marking identifying it as such, however it has been in the van a few years and has been fine.

The battery mans shop

These are slightly high but you may get away with it depending on your set up. It would be a good idea to cover the positive with a rubber boot protective cover to prevent a short and potential fire risk.

12V 90AH LOW HEIGHT LEISURE BATTERY. CARAVAN/MOTORHOME

317mm x 175mm x 190mm

Weight: 20kg


Leisure battery to fit under the seat in a T25? Haven't got the whole post, but these looked like the best candidates:

available from Furneaux Riddall

VA/W096 - Solent
£32.24 63Ah 2year 280 175 175

065TE - Exide Ultra
£43.79 60Ah 4year 242 175 175

096TE - Exide Ultra
£57.84 70Ah 4year 280 175 175

097TE - Exide Ultra
£43.79 60Ah 4year 242 175 175

090VSE - Exide classic
£47.79 60Ah 3year 242 175 175

095SE - Exide classic
£46.64 63Ah 3year 278 175 175

096SE - Exide classic
£42.77 63Ah 3year 280 175 175

100VSE - Exide classic
£59.20 70Ah 3year 280 175 175

N.B. They are not strictly leisure batteries, but high capacity batteries that should hopefully be able to stand a bit of deep cycling. PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE VAT



I have found several Numax 60Ah batteries that fit priced £38.60 plus vat (£45.59 delivered)

Numax from Tayna Electrical Supplies (6 batteries on page 6)


Save on silly postage costs by using your local Manbat branch. They stock all the Numax batteries listed on Tayna and are most likely cheaper. (Although they recently told me on enquiry that they now only stock sealed maintenance free Numax- I'd much prefer open cells)

Find your local Manbat distributer


Actual Leisure Batteries

Some Varta and Delphi batteries are the right size. Though they range from around £60 - £90

barden uk marine leisure batteries


elecsol 100Amp hour look like it may fit seen on this Ebay shop [1] or [2]

Elecsol-leisure-battery.jpg

An Elecsol 100 amp hour battery will fit in the box under your seat but a westy battery flap will not close and a seat without a swivel mech will foul the battery when slid back.


If you look on the pages of SBMCC - by far the best resource for building campers, you'll see that most folks just say put the battery somewhere else. That way you can use a larger capacity battery (like 110AH) that'll last longer in use and not get discharged too much so extending the lifespan.


Alpha batteries (12v ultra plus 80 Amp)


12V Ultra Plus 80Amp Cheap Leisure Battery Product Code: 12V25

Offering both quality and value for money the Ultra Plus Leisure Battery is built for year round performance.
Maintenance free and with a three year warranty.
Great for Caravans, Motorhomes, Camping, Electric fences and back up power


Specifications:
12 V; 80AH; 600cca; Deep Cycle Technology

Dimensions:
285mm Long; 175mm Wide; 175mm Height

Price (as May 2010) £59.99 (includes free next-day delivery & 3-year warranty from Rochdale supplier)