How to know if my battery should be changed

[Kai]

I found my motor mover was struggling or failing to get my van on kerbs or ramps, does it mean I need to change the battery? I got it from previous van owner, don’t know age.

 

[Beardy]

I found my motor mover was struggling or failing to get my van on kerbs or ramps, does it mean I need to change the battery? I got it from previous van owner, don’t know age.

It's not easy to test a battery without the correct equipment, and it isn't worth buying tge equipment fir a one off test. If you google 'free battery test' you may find somewhere local that will test it for you - I believe Halfords offer this service.

 

[GUMPY]

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I don't have lead acid battery so no use to me.

 

[IanB1485]

Charge it up independently so its fully charged then use to move the van , when it gives up ,just measure the voltage if it below 12.6V it's a fair chance it's had it .It's not precise but Spending about £100 on a new one will give you piece of mind.Then you have think why the first battery failed. Do you have solar panels fitted or do you regularly remove the battery when in storage , particularly in winter, and keep warm and charge it up ( lead acid batteries don't survive well if slightly flat and left in the cold).

 

[trevormonty]

Try it with cars battery first and see how goes.

 

[Kai]

Charge it up independently so its fully charged then use to move the van , when it gives up ,just measure the voltage if it below 12.6V it's a fair chance it's had it .It's not precise but Spending about £100 on a new one will give you piece of mind.Then you have think why the first battery failed. Do you have solar panels fitted or do you regularly remove the battery when in storage , particularly in winter, and keep warm and charge it up ( lead acid batteries don't survive well if slightly flat and left in the cold).

I have mains and 100w solar panel in a camping site.

 

[IanB1485]

trevormonty's idea is sound , try it with another battery to confirm its not something in the mover system (bad or corroded connection).