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Inherited battery has given up

Pamplona

Pamplona

Has lasted 3 years or so, but has created a dilemma as my choices relative to height in the battery box divided by terminal design appear to be a problem.
I rarely go of grid, but do have power touch AWD quad motor movers, the current battery is now not holding , and providing the charge required to get me off my drive.

My existing battery box allows 190mm to the terminals, and the terminal layout only produces one battery on the main sites, I have tested the current battery using the movers and there is a significant drop in voltage after the van is only moved 2 feet and cuts out.

Current battery is Probat SFL 130R C100 HD it has performed fine during my ownership but the battery itself does not receive good reviews, I am anxious to replace it with something more in keeping with my personal usage.

The big problem appears to be battery height (190mm) also known as low profile, and terminal layout, + .........- rather than the readily available - ..........+ I would like to try a Numax but cant seem to find a fitting.
 
I already tried my battery around the other way to see if I could utilise the other option, sadly the I could not secure the cover which is situated in the bedroom.
 
Turning your battery around places the terminals on the wrong side and thus affect the fitting.
You just need to check the length of the cables.
 
Have you tried Tayna Batteries? You can put the physical size of the battery in and it will show you the options available, along with the terminal layout. I can recommend the Numax DC25MF 105Ah.

www.tayna.co.uk

DC25MF Numax Leisure Battery 12V 105Ah

<h4>NUMAX</h4> <i>Quality - Durability - Performance</i> Numax Batteries are a UK brand supplying high quality batteries for the budget to mid price point for the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1997. Formerly known as Snowdon Batteries, the company changed its name in order to broaden appeal across...
www.tayna.co.uk www.tayna.co.uk
 
Kev P said:
Have you tried Tayna Batteries? You can put the physical size of the battery in and it will show you the options available, along with the terminal layout. I can recommend the Numax DC25MF 105Ah.

www.tayna.co.uk

DC25MF Numax Leisure Battery 12V 105Ah

<h4>NUMAX</h4> <i>Quality - Durability - Performance</i> Numax Batteries are a UK brand supplying high quality batteries for the budget to mid price point for the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1997. Formerly known as Snowdon Batteries, the company changed its name in order to broaden appeal across...
www.tayna.co.uk www.tayna.co.uk
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Yes I have been on their site, I am restricted to 190mm in height because of the fitting area. I would love it to have my connection plan.
 
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I find it difficult to believe that of all the leisure batteries on Tanya website there is not one to fit a 2018 Bailey. Are you in an owners club where other Pamplona owners could advise you? If you really are stuck why not just purchase a repeat of what has been okay for three years despite you saying it gets poor reviews.
 
Martin_E said:
I have used these batteries in the past, they last well and are low profile if the height is an issue
www.alpha-batteries.co.uk

12V 110AH Expedition Plus Semi Traction Leisure Battery - Alpha Batteries

High Quality European made semi traction leisure battery. Exclusive to Alpha Batteries
www.alpha-batteries.co.uk www.alpha-batteries.co.uk
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Numax also do a similar size 190 height
www.tayna.co.uk

DC25MF Numax Leisure Battery 12V 105Ah

<h4>NUMAX</h4> <i>Quality - Durability - Performance</i> Numax Batteries are a UK brand supplying high quality batteries for the budget to mid price point for the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1997. Formerly known as Snowdon Batteries, the company changed its name in order to broaden appeal across...
www.tayna.co.uk www.tayna.co.uk
 
Dustydog said:
Numax also do a similar size 190 height
www.tayna.co.uk

DC25MF Numax Leisure Battery 12V 105Ah

<h4>NUMAX</h4> <i>Quality - Durability - Performance</i> Numax Batteries are a UK brand supplying high quality batteries for the budget to mid price point for the UK and Ireland. Founded in 1997. Formerly known as Snowdon Batteries, the company changed its name in order to broaden appeal across...
www.tayna.co.uk www.tayna.co.uk
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190mm is a common height these days. My last caravan was 190mm and I fitted a Banner battery. Yes it was tight vertically but the battery fitted okay with its cables routed. The previous battery on that caravan was Exide again tight but that’s how they are.
 
Is it the actual terminal height that's the problem? Watching the video Dustydog has provided I wonder if it's the retaining bracket or both? If so the bracket can be easily "bodged" with a flat plate and a bit of packing I imagine?

There seems to be ample space in the box itself. Far more than I get in my Swift.
 
I watched the video and I was surprised he applied grease to the terminal pillars before fitting the clamps. Unless the grease is conductive I would never apply an insulating layer between the two surfaces as this would increase the resistance and limit the max current available which for twin axle caravan you need to stop the mover electronics shutting down due to low battery voltage. I have applied a thin spray of grease after connecting the terminals , but only when the battery is in an adverse environment i.e a sea going RIB
 
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