michaelmorris Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I've just taken delivery of a new Varta leisure battery (the old one is knackered). My plan was to fit it tomorrow, but then the Van is going into storage for a month or so with no access to a mains. Should it be charged up overnight first before fitting? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agaric Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Why not just keep the battery at home and top-up when needed, then install it when you use the van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg3nwl Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 As previous reply. if you van hàs alarm then it will need battery. However not having charge facikity at store, battery will run down and to avoid failure it need to have charging access . If store itself is fully alarmed and guaranteed d secure, then keep battery at home and keep it charged there, until you retreive the van . If store is not particularly secured, then you need to fit battery, and make regular charging visits to maintain battery condition.. tonyg3nwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 michaelmorris - 2017-10-28 12:26 PM Agaric - 2017-10-28 11:23 AM Why not just keep the battery at home and top-up when needed, then install it when you use the van. I want to check the 12v system actually works with the new battery and I want to install some new lighting. If you want to get the best from it you should charge it fully for at least 24 hours, and follow that with a couple of discharge/charge cycles taking it gently down by about 25% each time, and ending with another long full charge. Then, while it is in storage, disconnect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmorris Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 Agaric - 2017-10-28 11:23 AM Why not just keep the battery at home and top-up when needed, then install it when you use the van. I want to check the 12v system actually works with the new battery and I want to install some new lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 michaelmorris - 2017-10-29 2:16 AMI've just taken delivery of a new Varta leisure battery (the old one is knackered). My plan was to fit it tomorrow, but then the Van is going into storage for a month or so with no access to a mains. Should it be charged up overnight first before fitting?Thanks Yes. If you have a charger, give at least 24hrs charge before installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandncaravan Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Most battery manufacturers recommend a full charge before use. Batteries rarely arrive fully charged and won't reach maximum capability until charged//discharged a few times. So as above charge fully before, or straight after installation, for at least 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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