Keith T Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 My Motorhome is now over 5 yrs old, and I am aware the vehicle battery needs replacing as it does not hold full charge very long. I Should be glad of experience of replacements - I guess to go to a FIAT dealer, or the MH Dealer would be the most expensive option, and wonder whether the likes of Halfords or similar will be able to supply (and fit) a suitable battery for this vehicle? Any recommendations as to the make/type of battery or other alternative supppliers would be helpful. I cannot find any refererence to a specific battery in the FIAT handbook, and as yet have not been able to ,ook under the bonnet....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevina Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I've just replaced the battery on our X250 with a Varta dynamic silver from Tayna batteries, their stock no 610 200. Cost £106.98 delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Keith T - 2012-12-11 5:05 PM My Motorhome is now over 5 yrs old, and I am aware the vehicle battery needs replacing as it does not hold full charge very long. I Should be glad of experience of replacements - I guess to go to a FIAT dealer, or the MH Dealer would be the most expensive option, and wonder whether the likes of Halfords or similar will be able to supply (and fit) a suitable battery for this vehicle? Any recommendations as to the make/type of battery or other alternative supppliers would be helpful. I cannot find any refererence to a specific battery in the FIAT handbook, and as yet have not been able to ,ook under the bonnet....!If you look under the bonnet, you won't see the battery as it in the passenger side footwell under a cover under the floor mat. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith T Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 Peter...thanks for this....I guess I should have wondered about not seeing one!! At last its in the dry and warm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter James Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I would only go to Halfords as a last resort - the best places are where the local trade buyers go - Motor Factors on Industrial Estates - they don't spend money on adverts you just drive around the industrial estate and see them. There are several batteries that will fit the X2/50 - the smaller engined models have about 95AH but the 3 litre engine models come with a bigger battery that can be beneficially fitted to the smaller engined models as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallii Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Varta or Bosch, they cost a bit more but last a lot longer. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudders Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Keith T - 2012-12-11 5:05 PM My Motorhome is now over 5 yrs old, and I am aware the vehicle battery needs replacing as it does not hold full charge very long. I Should be glad of experience of replacements - I guess to go to a FIAT dealer, or the MH Dealer would be the most expensive option, and wonder whether the likes of Halfords or similar will be able to supply (and fit) a suitable battery for this vehicle? Any recommendations as to the make/type of battery or other alternative supppliers would be helpful. I cannot find any refererence to a specific battery in the FIAT handbook, and as yet have not been able to ,ook under the bonnet....!my battery was playing up so ordered one from my local fiat dealer however after two dud ones which apparently came direct from italy they then recommended a unipart one which was cheaper and has been fine ever since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith T Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 peter - 2012-12-11 5:52 PM tQUOTE]If you look under the bonnet, you won't see the battery as it in the passenger side footwell under a cover under the floor mat. :D Pete - or others.... Is that the large cover taking up most of the space in the passenger footwell. Just had a look from inside the motorhome (not easy in the dark)? Been to Halfords today to price battery, offer either their own with 3 or 4 yr warranty, or Bosch with 5 yrs which was only about £20 more....seems no contest. Dealer offered Fiat or cheaper' alternative both with 12 months, but want £30 inc vat to fit...Halfords is £6.99 so think I know where to go and what to get! Any comments on Bosch battery?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Keith T - 2012-12-12 5:23 PM Any comments on Bosch battery?? Whenever I've had one in the past on a car it has always lasted well. Whether their after market batteries are as good I wouldn't know but I have reason to doubt them? Varta I can recommend from personal experience - never had a duff 'un. As I too have no desire to push start 3.5 plus tonnes of van I agree that a good battery is essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfingers Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Yes, the van battery is under the large cover in the centre of the footwell. It's big heavy battery so mind your back when bending over to remove it. It's not, however, really in the warm and dry - it sits in a thin plastic box that hangs below the steel floor and is out in the cold air. There is also a big hole in the box for a vent tube and for any hydrogen to disipate. Ian L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooie Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 If you are able to fit the battery yourself try having a look here :- http://www.eurocarparts.com/ Enter your Registration or vehicle details and then match the details on the original. If you find one that`s right enter the " PROMO CODE.........BATTERY15 " and you`ll get 15% off. You might be pleasantly surprised with the price. I`ve just put a Upgraded " Exide Premium " with 4 year warranty for under £88 on my van. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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