Posted on 02/03/2024 14:16
My leisure battery is not retaining its charge and obviously needs replacing. Due to it special size I cannot get one very quickly.
My caravan is sited and is on a 240 volt supply. If I take the battery back to the van and fit it anyway , will the internal charging unit be sufficient to enable me to use the devices that require the 12 volt supply?
Posted on 02/03/2024 14:30
Generally the battery acts as a buffer and smoothing for the 12 volt charger and, in fact, some caravans will work without a battery although generally the manual will tell you to have a fitted battery. Of course, if the battery is faulty in some way it could be in danger of overheating and meltdown but if it is simply not holding charge for very long it should be OK.
Posted on 02/03/2024 15:02
Thanks for that prompt reply which is what i hoped for. I will take my Smart Charger withy me and give it a short charge before fitting it to the van.
I think I will still get a new one though - didn't want to pay through the nose at a dealer so it gives me time to source one. Thanks again
Davvygolf