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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Charging A Leisure Battery While Driving There are essentially two methods for charging a leisure battery from your vehicle’s engine: using a split charge relay, or a battery to battery (B2B) charger device. These methods both work by making use of the vehicle engine’s alternator (which converts AC into DC power). Split charging involves connecting […]
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 […]
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 […]
