If you use mains hook-up, the leisure battery will be being charged by the on-board charger, and in most caravans and motorhomes this is not a very sophisticated system. If your caravan or motorhome is parked next to a power supply, connect a smart battery charger to your leisure battery for peace of mind charging.

How do I know if my leisure battery is charging?

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How long does it take to charge a leisure battery from flat?

From flat, it could take approximately 28 hours to charge (110/4). Unless it is described as a maintenance charger it should not be left connected indefinitely to a charged-up battery. At best this wastes power – at worst it could damage the battery.

Can you charge a leisure battery with a normal battery charger?

Sealed batteries can be charged with care using a normal battery charger but this then requires the use of a multimeter. Maintenance-free batteries frequently appear to be completely sealed.

What size solar panel do I need to run a 12V fridge?

For a 12V system, if you need to replace 100A/h of charge to your batteries each day, and you have 8 sunlight hours in each day you will need 1200WH / 8H = 150W of solar panels. In reality it is recommended that you always overrate your requirements by at least 20%, therefore you would need 180W of solar panels.

What size solar panel do I need to charge a 12 volt battery?

Size-wise, a standard solar panel is 65×39-inches, which is used to charge a 12V 100-watt battery. The standard size for a commercial purpose solar panel is 77×39-inches.

How long does it take to charge a 12 volt leisure battery?

A 75 per cent charged battery may only take a few hours to charge fully, whereas a fully discharged battery may take more than 24 hours. It is better to do this in up to 12-hour sessions than all at once.