Leisure Battery.

[windsurfer]

I'm looking to buy a Leisure battery for the bus. I've looked at some previous threads, the consensus seems to be that 85amp is ample (LOL)!
Are most people running a split relay?
Cheers
:mrgreen:

 

[D-FENS]

Split charge relay is your first port of call, there are loads out there to choose from, I bought mine from a guy selling at vanfest but I'm sure he sells on ebay too. I liked the kit as the relay was chunky and the kit included everything required right down to pre-cut bits of heat shrink for the terminals. Haven't got round to getting a proper leisure battery so using one from a vectra at the moment!

This is the only pic I've got at the mo, relay is bolted to spare wheel well.

 

[phil_n]

How long are you getting from the battery roughly?

Phil

 

[D-FENS]

No idea, haven't had a chance to use it yet! I've been lugging it around since just after vanfest last year but first camping trip is at easter so I will find out then. At least It's being kept charged and I know the OG dynamo can handle it (so far anyway)

Ant

 

[froggy]

Heres a picture of mine fitted using a self switching relay.
Bought the battery and the relay from a local caravan shop for a lot cheaper than i have seen VW shops sell them for

Leisure battery and switched relay

 

[NeilG88]

Hey Froggy,
How are you finding the smart relay? I don't have a charging light wire from my regulator so can't use a standard relay.
How much was it? And what is the make / model number?
And finally! What guage / amp wire did you use?

Cheers, Neil

 

[slammedresto]

i just bought a 113amp one on ebay, made by lucas, 3yr guarantee, deep cycle one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=280326720426" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

ive got my current battery hooked up to a zig unit (fancy split charge relay)

anyone have any idea how long it should last running my eberspacher, and a 12v dvd player or stereo etc

my old one was only lasting a few hours at most

 

[Joval]

Lots of good info here -

http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/Documents/Looking%20after%20your%20leisure%20battery.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;