Posted on 02/12/2016 08:52
I put my motor home in storage and although I went out to it once a week I did not start the engine because I wanted to save the battery after 3+ week s when I went out to it the central locking would not operate as the cab battery was flat would the cold weather cause this or do I need to look at it
Posted on 02/12/2016 09:12
There will always be some drain on the engine battery with the electrics such as clock etc. Not starting the van does not save battery as you ahve found out so best to take it for a run every 2-3 weeks. If you have a solar panel get a battery master fitted so it will top up the cab battery as needed, if not either keep it on hookup or take it fir a run every 2-3 weeks.
Posted on 02/12/2016 09:15
I'd say cold weather wouldn't help. Maybe your battery was tired as well? We have a solar panel for habitation better that trickle feeds the engine one, but once we have flat battery but it was old. We have been on extended (3 or 6 months) visitts to our daughter in nz in winter leaving our cars on the drive, we use a small solar panel in the vehicle attached to the battery, works a treat. I believe they came from Halfords.
Posted on 02/12/2016 12:06
The battery will remain in a good state of charge if you take the M/H for a run every couple of weeks or so. Visit local beauty spots and have a picnic in the van is only one of many trips you can take. Never a good idea to leave any motor vehicle unused for weeks or months on end.
Cheers..................K
jan1148
Motorhomer