Leisure battery charging

Essjayef
Essjayef Forum Participant Posts: 4
edited November 2016 in New to Caravanning & Touring #1

My motorhome leisure battery is not charging at the full expected rate and is therefore running out quickly.  Any thoughts?  Thanks.

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited November 2016 #2

    I suspect the battery's either had it or you're putting too much demand on it.

    There are too many variables to be able to accurately diagnose the problem remotely but the above is my best guess.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited November 2016 #3

    how old is it & has it been left flat a number of times? I have the same problem with the battery in my caravan ... I think mine's beyond saving Frown

  • Aspenshaw
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    edited November 2016 #4

    Is it an original battery? Some people change their battery for a bigger one or different type without considering whether the charger can cope - like me! My charger takes longer to charge my two bigger batteries.

    Also depends on how you are charging - from the mains over several days or on the road - the latter is usually less efficient.

    Most likely cause is as Tinwheeler says. Just check you have nothing drining the battery when it is parked up.

  • Unknown
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    edited November 2016 #5
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  • Biggarmac
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    edited November 2016 #6

    If it is in your van it might be the charger that is at fault, not the battery.

  • Essjayef
    Essjayef Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited November 2016 #7

    Thank you all for your comments.  I realise, now, I need to understand more about the subject before I can ask the question in a more meaningful way. The questions you all posed will give me a steer in this respect.  Thanks again.

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