Caravan mover battery

the degster
the degster Forum Participant Posts: 12
edited May 2020 in Caravans #1

Will a 100 ah battery be ok to run a motor mover I don’t go off grid the caravan weighs 1280 kg when things are back to normal I try to go away once a month thank you

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  • Oscarmax
    Oscarmax Club Member Posts: 257 ✭✭✭
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    edited May 2020 #2

    We have been using a 100 ah for years no problem

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited May 2020 #3

     Probably yes ... but obviously depends on how far you want to mover your caravan. 👍

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited May 2020 #4

    I had an 85 amp battery for 5 years after having a mover fitted. Usual distance that I required it for was around 30m but I had used it over longer distances. Had no problems but caravan stored at home with EHU available and so battery drain from alarm, tracker etc was not a problem

  • jeffcc
    jeffcc Forum Participant Posts: 430
    edited May 2020 #5

    I run a 100ah on my lunar delta ts which weighs 1800kg loaded i never have an issue and i have to shunt and turn the van to get it out of my carpark

  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited May 2020 #6

    It isnt just about amperage, it is also ability to hold charge. I have a 100ah class B battery moving a t/a caravan that weighs 1800kg. It replaced a class A battery i had given that was probably 10 years old, if not more. 

  • Tigi
    Tigi Forum Participant Posts: 1,038
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    edited May 2020 #7

    100ah is fine I`ve used 85ah on an 1100kg van without problem.

  • commeyras
    commeyras Club Member Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭
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    edited May 2020 #8

    Simple answer 'yes'.

  • the degster
    the degster Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited May 2020 #9

    Thank you all for your replies I think I will get one any brands stand out

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