JK Guide: How to fit a leisure battery to your T6 & T6.1

It's time to fit the leisure battery to our Project 2022!
Eazy 12v Kit (Includes split charger): www.justkampers.com/ezb013-ea...
To find out more about Project 2022 click here: www.justkampers.com/jkblog/pr...

[@yvesmion9374]

Hi, excellent et merci de vos explications très claires. Ils ne me reste plus qu'à mettre en pratique !

[@reig15]

Thanks for your guide. Very helpful 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@justkampers]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robhamilton5057]

why wouldnt you just take the positive through the bulkhead on the passenger side then straight across below the dash area under the rubber floor mat and then to the driver seat? that would save all the trouble with removing the passenger seat?

[@StephenStylesGoesVanCamp]

Think I'd have a straight split charge lead going to the battery and then take the feed for the fuse holder to appliances rather than from the van lead .

[@ThePrymusnmr]

Hi mate. Great video. Can you share info what type of split charge realey have u put in ??

[@justkampers]

Yes, its a Durite Smart Charge Relay available at Just Kampers as part of this kit www.justkampers.com/ezb013-eazy-plug-play-12v-electric-kit-including-split-charger.html

[@TheBainzz]

Great vid! Thanks for pulling it together. Did you need to hook up to an ignition fuse at all for the smart alternator? or does the split charge relay complete that function?

[@justkampers]

Hi, no need for an ignition fuse or feed as the split charge relay is designed to function with the smart charge alternator. :)

[@pauljcampbell2997]

Very helpful guide, but I'm concerned about the gases given off by the battery whilst charging. Especially being in the passenger compartment.

[@justkampers]

Hi Paul, to safe guard this problem it is advised that all leisure batteries are vented to the outside the vehicle. We shall be doing a more in depth video about leisure batteries which shall cover this topic.

[@chrisb5839]

You can run a vent pipe from the leisure battery out through the floor. There's a round grommet (located near to where he attached the ground cable to the chassis) which you can feed the pipe through, so any nasty gases flow down the tube and outside the van.

[@ben1598]

Can I ask how you got the cable through in the cab side? Did you have to remove the dash? If so how? Many thanks

[@justkampers]

Hi Ben, once the wire is pushed through from the engine bay it appears behind the glove box, which you can access from underneath the dash. So need to remove anything from the dashboard :)

[@normanboyes4983]

Useful video - Are you able to comment on the pros and cons of this split charge relay compared to say the Victron B2B charge controller?

[@justkampers]

Hi, the battery to battery is perfect for anything Euro 6 onwards, with smart charge alternator.

[@normanboyes4983]

@@justkampers Thanks.👍

[@krissgordon9647]

Is this T6.1 not euro6? How come you didn't use a B2B?

[@iandurant9257]

Hi, thanks for the videos, all very helpful. Should the leisure battery be vented?

[@justkampers]

Hi Ian, it is advised to have some ventilation around the leisure battery. Especially in the summer months air flow will help to reduce risk of over heating. Kind Regards, JK

[@chrisb5839]

You can run a vent pipe from the leisure battery out through the floor. There's a round grommet (located near to where he attached the ground cable to the chassis) which you can feed the pipe through, so any nasty gases flow down the tube and outside the van.

[@richardnembhard487]

i thought t6 and t6.1 had smart alternators that wont work with the standard split charge relays? DC-DC charger instead?

[@justkampers]

Yes you are correct, they do have smart charge alternators. The split charge relay we used is specifically for smart charge alternators. Hope that helps :)

[@gardenogauge]

You are correct Richard, a split charge relay will result in the auxiliary battery not charging for a large portion of a journey. The vehicle typically aims for around 80% SOC

[@stevenwoodfield4646]

Is that a special split charger? That looks like a t6 I was told you couldn’t use a standard split charger due to the smart alternator? I was told I need a DC to DC instead??

[@justkampers]

Hi, this video just demonstrates how to fit a split charge relay, which is voltage sensitive. With this setup the leisure battery will charge fine for standard usage, as it has solar backup. But you are correct a DC to DC charger is the most efficient way to charge a leisure battery with a smart alternator setup. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesallen5627]

Does the second battery need coding like the main ?

[@justkampers]

Hi James, you don't need to code the second battery.

[@tiny1973123]

Hi buddy what is the hight of that battery as I've got a 190mm to go under drivers seat and wanted to no if it will fit ok.

[@justkampers]

Hi, we do think it was also 190mm, but we will double check and let you know!

[@tiny1973123]

@justkampers how did you get on I was going to fit the metal base plate but that's probably going to lift the battery up more so just going to go with a strap I think 🤔 cut down on lifting the battery any higher than it is.

[@lucjanpetroniusz4970]

How to charge second battery via charger 230V?

[@justkampers]

Hi, we would recommend the Sargent EC155 power supply unit. This have 12v outputs and also 240v, the great thing is when this unit is plugged into a campsite supply with a flick of a switch you can charge your leisure battery. Sargent Unit here: www.justkampers.com/sargent-ec155-power-supply-unit-charger.html Hope that helps!