Guide to caravan leisure batteries

We visit RoadPro to speak to expert Andy Harris about caravan leisure batteries.
From the different types of batteries to choosing one, charging, and some top tips for looking after them here's our guide to caravan leisure batteries.
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[@craigwilson7864]

Good vid, can i ask if you are at a site with mains hook up should you just be connecting to this if you need to use the 3pin sockets?

[@caravanguard]

Hi Craig, the 3-pin sockets won't work unless you're connected to the mains hook up. They won't work from the leisure battery.

[@craigwilson7864]

@@caravanguard thank you can I also ask if you should remain hooked up all the time? Or does that damage the leisure battery?

[@caravanguard]

Hi Craig, It all depends on the battery and the charging equipment that's connected to the battery. If it's a good-quality lithium battery or a good-quality lead-acid battery with a good solar regulator and charger, it will be fine.

[@butlerlisamarie83]

can i charge my battery at home, by plugging it into a battery charger and plugging that into house ?

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

This is so helpful. Thank you. 👍🙋🍻

[@hackettdavid]

Hi I'm new to caravaning and I need a new leisure battery but I'm thinking of have a solar panel fitted soon do I need a normal battery or the one with extra solar charging connections?

[@caravanguard]

Hi there, thanks for getting in touch. You just need a normal leisure battery installed in your caravan. When the solar panel is installed, the panel will be fixed to the roof and connected to a solar controller. This controller will then be connected to your leisure battery and control how much power is sent to the battery from the solar panel. Check our video about solar panels here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYiynGSwlMijlZo Hope this helps? Liz

[@danielhanney3326]

Lots of good tips..ideal for Caravan beginners 😊

[@caravanguard]

Glad you think so!

[@BessiesTravels]

Great video which I’m going to share 👍

[@caravanguard]

Thanks Bessie's Travels ☺

[@busterboy7505]

Thanks for your video, some great and informative content, your never too old to learn 👍.

[@caravanguard]

Thanks for the great feedback@@busterboy7505