Morning how long is can i go on leisure battery this morning it was empty not sure if this is correct is it not charged by the car .And whats the solution we not go much off grid but what,s the best way to get a full battery i have no solar panel ,so i take battery out and charge in the house but most be other way .I be new too all this and my understanding for charge was wrong thanks for advice
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Bobby-gg
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We need a little more information.
Normally your leisure battery should be charged via a split charge system whilst you are driving, then by battery charger when on ehu.
Do you have a split charge system? Do you have a ehu battery charger?
Normally your leisure battery should be charged via a split charge system whilst you are driving, then by battery charger when on ehu.
Do you have a split charge system? Do you have a ehu battery charger?
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hoogwoud
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Bobby-gg
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Is it a self build?
Looks very untidy, you'll have to do a little more research and trace the wiring to see exactly what you've got
Looks very untidy, you'll have to do a little more research and trace the wiring to see exactly what you've got
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hoogwoud
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No its was like this when i bought it .fiat ducato hymer build well elctric is not best side off me but i try
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If your battery does not last long, you may need to replace it. Their capacity declines with age (and maltreatment).
The battery should be charged when the van is connected to mains (EHU) without the need to remove it, unless you store it somewhere that cannot be reached with an EHU cable.
It's bad to leave a battery in discharged condition. Connect to mains as soon as you can.
If you connect the day before you travel, you can chill the fridge as well as be sure that the battery is fully charged.
Split charge systems will be OK for keeping you topped up if you travel each day.
The battery should be charged when the van is connected to mains (EHU) without the need to remove it, unless you store it somewhere that cannot be reached with an EHU cable.
It's bad to leave a battery in discharged condition. Connect to mains as soon as you can.
If you connect the day before you travel, you can chill the fridge as well as be sure that the battery is fully charged.
Split charge systems will be OK for keeping you topped up if you travel each day.
Bobby-gg
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You've got an ebl40 fitted, this should be a link to the instructions.
And, it'll charge your leisure battery both on ehu and whilst driving, as long as it is wired correctly
And, it'll charge your leisure battery both on ehu and whilst driving, as long as it is wired correctly
The leisure battery should charge from the engine alternator while you are driving, if everything is working correctly. There is an electrically operated switch, called the 'split charge relay', that switches on when the engine is running. It connects the leisure battery to the alternator/starter battery, so that the alternator charges both batteries at the same time. This is how the most motorhomes operate.
For the EBL40, there is a test you can do to see if that relay is working. Turn on the awning light (the one that lights up the outside, near the door). If you start the engine while the awning light is on, it should automatically switch off. If it does, the split charge relay is working. If it doesn't you have a split charge relay problem.
Next, check the wire connection between the leisure battery and the starter battery. There are two big fuses, probably 40A, one near the leisure battery and one near the starter battery. Both of those fuses need to be good for the leisure battery to charge while the engine is running. There's more possible checks, but that will do for a start.
For the EBL40, there is a test you can do to see if that relay is working. Turn on the awning light (the one that lights up the outside, near the door). If you start the engine while the awning light is on, it should automatically switch off. If it does, the split charge relay is working. If it doesn't you have a split charge relay problem.
Next, check the wire connection between the leisure battery and the starter battery. There are two big fuses, probably 40A, one near the leisure battery and one near the starter battery. Both of those fuses need to be good for the leisure battery to charge while the engine is running. There's more possible checks, but that will do for a start.
The EBL40 contains a mains charger module, that will charge the leisure battery and also keep the starter battery topped up. Is it possible to connect the motorhome to the mains supply in your house? Most people use a hookup cable, which has a round blue plug and socket at either end, for example:
www.leisureoutlet.com
Many people, including me, use an adapter from a standard 13A house socket to a round blue socket.
Normally the mains charger is connected to the battery all the time. When the hookup is plugged in, it charges the batteries. When the hookup is unplugged, the charger doesn't need to be disconnected from the battery or switched off.
The EBL40 mains charger is a smart charger, that charges the battery completely, then goes into 'float mode' which keeps the battery topped up without overcharging. It can be left connected indefinitely with no ill effects.
Maypole 25m 230v 1.5mm Core Mains Extension Lead | Leisure Outlet
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Normally the mains charger is connected to the battery all the time. When the hookup is plugged in, it charges the batteries. When the hookup is unplugged, the charger doesn't need to be disconnected from the battery or switched off.
The EBL40 mains charger is a smart charger, that charges the battery completely, then goes into 'float mode' which keeps the battery topped up without overcharging. It can be left connected indefinitely with no ill effects.
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