Is it best to remove Battery in winter

[Heethers]

Last year with having a new van + new 110 battery l didn't bother to remove it, not sure what to do this time.

l have Truma mover which l was told had a power pack that lasted 4 to 5 months.

l intend to cover the van next weekend and fetch it out next March which is in 5 months.

l could return the battery in Febuary which will be in the range of the power pack or leave the battery on the van, what do most do.

NigelH

 

[Jaydug]

I would remove the battery, stand it on a wooden board in a garage. Give it a top up charge every so often.

 

[alfiebash]

The answer to that question is yes take it out over the winter but if poss keep it trickel charged up.

 

[Heethers]

John an Alfred thanks for your replies.

I left it last year which seemed fine as it was new and had the cover on the van, the thing that worries me is the alarm l know it has a power pack back up but not sure if to trust it.

The insurance is invalid if the alarm isn't set, also the mover only has backup for 5 months.

l have access to power so what l may do is charge the battery the through van mains for a couple of days to keep it well charged.

I am sure you are correct in that the best way is to remove and trickle charge in a warm environment.

Once again thanks for your advice.

NigelH

 

[trucker]

Nigel we keep our van plugged in all the time as we too have power. It does the battery no harm and keeps everything ie mover and alarm ready to go as and when. Done this for 6 years now and no ill effects on the battery.

Kevin H

 

[Chris_374413356]

If you have an alarm or tracker you will have to keep the battery connected on the van.

 

[TonyH1]

If you have an alarm or tracker you will have to keep the battery connected on the van.

Hi NGH, Chris is right in saying you will need to keep the battery connected. Depending on the tracker you have, at least one brand (the brand I have) have a 28 day back up battery BUT and it's a very big but, it cannot be recharged. You have 28 days and that's it. The reason being it's really designed for cars and in reality, would only need the back up battery if the battery was disconnected for maintenance.

It's advisable to make sure anyone working on or servicing your caravan is aware you have a tracker fitted and that the battery should only be disconnected if absolutely necessary and then for as short a period as possible.