Leisure battery

[Allan_374422551]

Hi there everyone, novice caravan newcomer here. In fact mid way through purchase of my very first van! Has anybody got any suggestions on leisure batteries? The van will be a Bailey 540/6 and we will be mainly on pitches with electric. What size and which are the best brand. Secondly are the solar trickle charges worth it....thanks guys Allan

 

[xtrailman]

I just buy a cheap battery with a 2 year warranty, my present one is from 2004. I have the 110ah for the mover.

 

[Big S]

A word of warning: Be careful if you purchase one of these small solar powered chargers (around

 

[paul_374410560]

there is usually two models of battery 110 amp and 80/85 amp

make sure you buy a proper leisure battery as the do work in a different way than car batteries. i would personally buy the 110 amp its a struggle to get in the battery box but it gives25% extra

 

[Allan_374422551]

Great thanks for your help and advice much appreciated