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What are leisure batteries for campervans & motorhomes?

Here’s the ultimate guide to leisure batteries for campervans and motorhomes. What is a leisure battery? A leisure battery or you may call it a house battery is designed to discharge slowly as it gives out low current which can run over a long period.

How long does a campervan leisure battery last?

If you use your campervan leisure battery regularly, and maintain it well, you might expect it to last around five years. A lithium battery, meanwhile, could last significantly longer – perhaps even in excess of a decade. What size leisure battery do I need for my campervan?

How many volts should a campervan leisure battery hold?

Ideally, we would recommend not discharging a lead acid campervan leisure battery below 12.2V. Despite the ‘12V’ name, this is actually around 60% of a full charge – when it’s completely charged, a leisure battery should hold around 12.6V or more.

How does a leisure battery affect the handling of a motorhome?

For example, a leisure battery’s lifespan is going to increase the more cycles it’s able to perform. Leisure batteries come in a range of sizes and capacities and this also affects the overall weight of the battery. If you don’t want the battery to affect the handling of your motorhome, look for a battery that is lightweight.

How do you maintain a motorhome or campervan leisure battery?

Make sure to dispose of old batteries correctly. The longevity of a motorhome or campervan leisure battery depends on frequency of discharge, depth of discharge and how soon it is recharged. A regulator or controller will ensure your battery runs through this charge and discharge cycle regularly.

Do you need a lithium battery for a campervan?

We’re used to using lithium batteries in electronic devices such as laptops and phones, and they’re being increasingly common in the car industry for electric and hybrid cars. For your campervan or motorhome, you’ll need a LiFeP04 battery. Lithium batteries have twice the energy density and weigh half as much as lead-acid batteries.