2017 Cadiz battery

camlyn
camlyn Forum Participant Posts: 6
edited April 2017 in Caravans #1

hi,

We are picking up our new Cadiz on the 22nd of this month and were wondering what type of battery would suit this van ie size ,power and make.

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  • young thomas
    young thomas Club Member Posts: 11,357 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited April 2017 #2

    dont new vans come with a battery? if not, thats pretty shocking and, no doubt, the dealer will fit one....for freewink

    not much point in a go anywhere vehicle that cant be used when it gets there (obviously, ehu excluded)....

     no doubt youll get a few recommendation, depending on type of use, however, ypu shouldnt have to be even remotely interested, get the dealer to sort it out so that it can be used...

  • camlyn
    camlyn Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited April 2017 #3

    Unfortunately this one isn't, but they are willing to sell us one at ,I think a high price £120?

    seen for much cheaper but not sure if they fit in battery box, checked around there is one for less it's a banner energy bull 110 ah , H190mm      W175mm L354mm.

    cant find dimensions for battery box but will ring dealers and find out .

    bit miffed not free. We'll actually a lot miffed

    wondering if this battery will bee enough power with the motor mover also.

     

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,152 ✭✭✭
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    edited April 2017 #4

    110ah is best if you have a mover fitted.

    Your dealer is doing nothing to invite repeat business, Camlyn. I would tell him just that and name and shame.

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited April 2017 #5

    It depends what you are going to use the c/van for if you Will only be on sites with EHU then why do you need a "big"battery we have an 80amp hr  Halfords leisure batt on our Bailey now 5yrs old and it is fine including using the Motor mover it fits in the under floor batt box with space

  • camlyn
    camlyn Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited April 2017 #6

    Thank you for info, the van price was very good the mover was also a very good price, but think you are right.

    will wait till I have picked up van before name and shame.

    will contact them again and give them a chance. They have been very good so far.

    am I being to gullible.🤓

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,152 ✭✭✭
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    edited April 2017 #7

    In over 40 years of vanning we only once bought a cvan without a battery and had the one from the van we were p/exing transferred over.

    I certainly wouldn't buy a battery from the dealer if he won't back down. Why give him more profit?

  • notite
    notite Forum Participant Posts: 96
    edited April 2017 #8

    County Battery's of  Kirkby in Ashfield Notts, sent me an email last week and they have some very good offers on at the moment.  They send within 3 days and carriage paid.

     

    Rob

     

  • allanandjean
    allanandjean Club Member Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited April 2017 #9

    Hi camlyn,as TW says go for a 110 volt minimum. We got our last two online and got low profile and quick release fittings as we stay on a non EHU site and it's easier swapping over.

    We have never had one supplied and always swapped over

  • DavidKlyne
    DavidKlyne Club Member Posts: 13,868 ✭✭✭
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    edited April 2017 #10

    You could check with the mover instructions to see what minimum battery size they recommend. On previous caravans I have successfully used 85 and 100AH batteries. However some of the more modern movers might be more power hungry. No harm in saving weight if you can. 

    Whenever I swapped caravans the battery was moved from the old to the new. It was only when I purchased a motorhome that it was included in the price.

    David

  • pagan8c
    pagan8c Forum Participant Posts: 91
    edited April 2017 #11

    I have always had to pay for a battery when buying a caravan although have had my previous battery swapped to new van by the dealer. Can't say I ever expected the dealer to include a battery. Always worth a try trying to get one or at least a discount. 

  • camlyn
    camlyn Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited April 2017 #12

    Well thank you all for the info gives me something to think about, meanwhile just booked first site for said caravan, whoo hooo  sunny  hillhead  down at  brixham.