New Leisure Battery - advice needed

ClubMember82E9F927B0 replied on 20/08/2023 22:47

Posted on 20/08/2023 22:47

Hi all, my battery has given up so I'm in the market for a new one. It's for a 2006 Sterling Eccles, mostly used on EHU and it has a motor mover. Happy to spend up to around £200 and having tried to find one I thought I'd see what others are using and if anyone has any recommendations.

 

Thanks in advance 

MarcBk replied on 21/08/2023 06:53

Posted on 21/08/2023 06:53

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commeyras replied on 21/08/2023 08:21

Posted on 21/08/2023 08:21

You will soon get lots of info re makes of battery to buy.  I got mine at that well known car accessory shop H.... 4 yrs ago and it is still going strong.  Recommend a 110 amp battery but most importantly make sure it will fit in the battery storage box of your caravan.

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TimboC replied on 21/08/2023 08:33

Posted on 21/08/2023 08:33

Have a read through this. It will give you all the information you need

https://ecotreelithium.co.uk/news/how-to-choose-leisure-battery-size/

You can get discount at Halfords here;

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/membership/member-offers/halfords/

And discount at BBL here

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/membership/member-offers/bbl-batteries/

Have a look at Prima Leisure too

https://shop.caravanclub.co.uk/search/?term=leisure+battery

 

peedee replied on 22/08/2023 07:37

Posted on 22/08/2023 07:37

Because you largely use EHU you do not need to spend a lot of money on a battery. A lead acid battery should suffice or if you prefer low maintenance then go for the sealed type. Just make sure it is man enough to drive the mover.

peedee

Amesford replied on 22/08/2023 10:53

Posted on 22/08/2023 10:53

If you intend using hook ups then I would check out Go outdoors they are offering (with £5 membership fee) a 105 A/H for £99 we bought one pre covid and its still OK, just keep the battery charged and it will be fine 

Cornersteady replied on 22/08/2023 17:22

Posted on 22/08/2023 17:22

The club a number of year now did do a review of LV batteries and came to the same conclusion as PD. If you're on EHU then it doesn't need to be a leisure battery although I can't see price difference nowadays?  

Oneputt replied on 22/08/2023 17:36

Posted on 22/08/2023 17:36

Our LB gave up the ghost (6 years old) on our last trip.  Fortunately close to Peak Leisure in Buxton so got a Numax DC25MF low box for £143.00.  It has a 3 year nationwide warranty.  So far so good 

Colin Dav replied on 23/08/2023 07:41

Posted on 23/08/2023 07:41

This site holds some interesting information about batteries for leisure use.

https://www.aandncaravanservices.co.uk

Last year I brought 2 HLB 700 from a well known dept store as these are re-branded Yussa L36-EFB batteries. I keep one on the van and one charged and swap them over every couple of months. 

However, the price of these have shot uo, I got 2 for less than the price of 1 of these now and its cheeper to buy the Yussa branded one.

TobyLeeds replied on 23/08/2023 15:30

Posted on 23/08/2023 15:30

When you have decided on the size and spec try Tanya batteries, free delivery and a competitive price, most batteries having a 4 year guarantee- but I don’t know how long you keep your outfit.

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