Leisure Batteries

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How to fix a drained AGM leisure battery

How to fix a drained AGM leisure battery

AGM leisure batteries have a number of advantages over standard batteries, including faster charging and better tolerance to not being used for a while. But if your AGM battery does go flat, is there a way to bring it back to life? It is possible, but it’s risky, as we’ll explore below. AGM (Absorbed Glass […]

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How much solar power do I need for my leisure battery?

How much solar power do I need for my leisure battery?

For those looking to power their caravan, camper van or camping appliances such as lights, a television, oven, kettle and so forth, a solar panel can deliver the dream of free electricity and make self-sustainability a reality. First however, you need to ensure that the battery that you buy will be suitably sized to power […]

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Can I power a 12V fridge off a leisure battery?

A leisure battery can indeed be used to power a 12V fridge. However, for exactly how long that fridge can be powered will depend on a number of different factors. It is most simply explained with the following formulas. Which can be used to work out how long any leisure battery will last: First, find […]

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How to charge a leisure battery from a van battery while driving

If you enjoy spending your free time caravanning or exploring new places in a motorhome, knowing the best way to care for and maintain your vehicle and its equipment is vital. And learning a few tips and tricks along the way, such as how to charge up your leisure battery whilst on the move, can […]

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Leisure Battery For Camping

Leisure Battery For Camping

Camping is great fun and enables you to explore different parts of the country, travel overseas and discover places you wouldn’t normally visit. However, in order to fully make the most of this freedom, getting your hands on the highest capacity leisure battery really helps keep things comfortable. Leisure batteries are not created equally, so […]

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Guide to Leisure Batteries

Guide to Leisure Batteries

It’s virtually impossible to manage most of the simplest activities without power. Even the 150,000 people who currently live off-grid in the UK use alternative sources of electricity, most commonly with solar panels. A leisure battery is essential for people who live in non-conventional homes as well as the two million who regularly take caravan […]

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