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  • #106706
    sophia9187
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    Hi,
    We would like to have a leisure battery set up in our van but are a bit unsure of the parts we need and how to set it up. Can this please be explained in simple terms? Thanks,
    Sophia

    #120436

    Leisure battery set up
    Hi Sophia

    A leisure battery set up is fairly easy. The simplest way is to get a split charge relay which basically charges up your leisure battery whilst your engine is running. You can purchase these on EBAY for around £18. They are very easy to set up, one wire with an inline fuse runs from the engine battery to the split charge relay and then another wire with an inline fuse runs from the relay to the leisure battery and an earth wire from the relay and one earth wire from the leisure battery. You can also install a Zig unit which is basically an electrics control unit which will also charge up the leisure battery if you are hooked up to a 240 volt mains point at a campsite but this is more complicated and expensive.

    I hope this helps.

    Steven
    Westcountry Campervans
    Redruth
    Cornwall
    http://www.westcountrycampervans.co.uk
    07883450444

    Insulation, soundproofing, ply lining, vinyl floors, carpeting, windows, Cannon’s Forge rock n roll beds, campervan conversions and much more!!

    #120442

    Leisure battery set up
    Hi Sophia

    A leisure battery set up is fairly easy. The simplest way is to get a split charge relay which basically charges up your leisure battery whilst your engine is running. You can purchase these on EBAY for around £18. They are very easy to set up, one wire with an inline fuse runs from the engine battery to the split charge relay and then another wire with an inline fuse runs from the relay to the leisure battery and an earth wire from the relay and one earth wire from the leisure battery. You can also install a Zig unit which is basically an electrics control unit which will also charge up the leisure battery if you are hooked up to a 240 volt mains point at a campsite but this is more complicated and expensive.

    I hope this helps.

    Steven
    Westcountry Campervans
    Redruth
    Cornwall
    http://www.westcountrycampervans.co.uk
    07883450444

    Insulation, soundproofing, ply lining, vinyl floors, carpeting, windows, Cannon’s Forge rock n roll beds, campervan conversions and much more!!

    #120450

    Leisure battery set up
    Hi Sophia

    A leisure battery set up is fairly easy. The simplest way is to get a split charge relay which basically charges up your leisure battery whilst your engine is running. You can purchase these on EBAY for around £18. They are very easy to set up, one wire with an inline fuse runs from the engine battery to the split charge relay and then another wire with an inline fuse runs from the relay to the leisure battery and an earth wire from the relay and one earth wire from the leisure battery. You can also install a Zig unit which is basically an electrics control unit which will also charge up the leisure battery if you are hooked up to a 240 volt mains point at a campsite but this is more complicated and expensive.

    I hope this helps.

    Steven
    Westcountry Campervans
    Redruth
    Cornwall
    http://www.westcountrycampervans.co.uk
    07883450444

    Insulation, soundproofing, ply lining, vinyl floors, carpeting, windows, Cannon’s Forge rock n roll beds, campervan conversions and much more!!

    #120441
    Kris
    Participant

    The previouse post
    Heres some of the stuff that i have purchased with links

    For the links Just add the www and paste the rest

    £53.75 Auto trickle charger
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/200794614128?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

    £64.92 Leisure Battery 100ah
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/360516200884?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

    £59.99 1000w Inverter
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/Caravan-Motorhome-Leisure-Battery-Charger-10AMP-New-/160613921699?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item256555f3a3

    £33.98 1X Automatic Split Charge Relay
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/221129245573?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £12.98 30A power+earth Cable
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/261104949939?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £11.00 2x Auxiliary sockets
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/330862242376?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £11.00 80a Fuse + holder
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/290812974687?var=590088416804&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £10.97 Battery Cable
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/290845462574?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £6.49 8 way 12v fuse box
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/FUSEBOX-8-WAY-12-VOLT-STANDARD-BLADE-AUTO-FUSE-BOX-/280720728478?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item415c42619e

    #120448
    Kris
    Participant

    The previouse post
    Heres some of the stuff that i have purchased with links

    For the links Just add the www and paste the rest

    £53.75 Auto trickle charger
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/200794614128?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

    £64.92 Leisure Battery 100ah
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/360516200884?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

    £59.99 1000w Inverter
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/Caravan-Motorhome-Leisure-Battery-Charger-10AMP-New-/160613921699?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item256555f3a3

    £33.98 1X Automatic Split Charge Relay
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/221129245573?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £12.98 30A power+earth Cable
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/261104949939?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £11.00 2x Auxiliary sockets
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/330862242376?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £11.00 80a Fuse + holder
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/290812974687?var=590088416804&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £10.97 Battery Cable
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/290845462574?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £6.49 8 way 12v fuse box
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/FUSEBOX-8-WAY-12-VOLT-STANDARD-BLADE-AUTO-FUSE-BOX-/280720728478?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item415c42619e

    #120456
    Kris
    Participant

    The previouse post
    Heres some of the stuff that i have purchased with links

    For the links Just add the www and paste the rest

    £53.75 Auto trickle charger
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/200794614128?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

    £64.92 Leisure Battery 100ah
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/360516200884?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

    £59.99 1000w Inverter
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/Caravan-Motorhome-Leisure-Battery-Charger-10AMP-New-/160613921699?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item256555f3a3

    £33.98 1X Automatic Split Charge Relay
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/221129245573?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £12.98 30A power+earth Cable
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/261104949939?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £11.00 2x Auxiliary sockets
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/330862242376?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £11.00 80a Fuse + holder
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/290812974687?var=590088416804&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £10.97 Battery Cable
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/290845462574?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

    £6.49 8 way 12v fuse box
    .ebay.co.uk/itm/FUSEBOX-8-WAY-12-VOLT-STANDARD-BLADE-AUTO-FUSE-BOX-/280720728478?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item415c42619e

    #120446
    Kris
    Participant

    Regarding Wiring
    Hello
    Im currently in the process of doing mine at the moment. Ive come accross a few pages that have helped me get on the right track. and heres some prices.

    £53.75 Auto trickle charger

    £64.92 Leisure Battery 100ah

    £59.99 1000w Inverter

    £33.98 1X Automatic Split Charge Relay

    £12.98 30A power+earth Cable

    £11.00 2x Auxiliary sockets

    £11.00 80a Fuse + holder

    £10.97 Battery Cable

    £6.49 8 way 12v fuse box

    Gotta add the Rcd Unit, Fused Spur, Sockets and Cam Switch

    I’m NOT recommending you undergo any electrical work yourself and I DO recomend have you have a qualified Sparky check everything is right as I can imagine you dont wanna get fried or damage any exspensive equipment 😀

    Hope it helps

    Regards

    Kris

    #120454
    Kris
    Participant

    Regarding Wiring
    Hello
    Im currently in the process of doing mine at the moment. Ive come accross a few pages that have helped me get on the right track. and heres some prices.

    £53.75 Auto trickle charger

    £64.92 Leisure Battery 100ah

    £59.99 1000w Inverter

    £33.98 1X Automatic Split Charge Relay

    £12.98 30A power+earth Cable

    £11.00 2x Auxiliary sockets

    £11.00 80a Fuse + holder

    £10.97 Battery Cable

    £6.49 8 way 12v fuse box

    Gotta add the Rcd Unit, Fused Spur, Sockets and Cam Switch

    I’m NOT recommending you undergo any electrical work yourself and I DO recomend have you have a qualified Sparky check everything is right as I can imagine you dont wanna get fried or damage any exspensive equipment 😀

    Hope it helps

    Regards

    Kris

    #120463
    Kris
    Participant

    Regarding Wiring
    Hello
    Im currently in the process of doing mine at the moment. Ive come accross a few pages that have helped me get on the right track. and heres some prices.

    £53.75 Auto trickle charger

    £64.92 Leisure Battery 100ah

    £59.99 1000w Inverter

    £33.98 1X Automatic Split Charge Relay

    £12.98 30A power+earth Cable

    £11.00 2x Auxiliary sockets

    £11.00 80a Fuse + holder

    £10.97 Battery Cable

    £6.49 8 way 12v fuse box

    Gotta add the Rcd Unit, Fused Spur, Sockets and Cam Switch

    I’m NOT recommending you undergo any electrical work yourself and I DO recomend have you have a qualified Sparky check everything is right as I can imagine you dont wanna get fried or damage any exspensive equipment 😀

    Hope it helps

    Regards

    Kris

    #120452
    ofb
    Participant

    split charge
    I got this one for my build……better IMO than some of the basic relays on the market , I also got various other parts from them. Very helpfull on the phone and a good service I found

    http://www.rawcomponents.co.uk/intelligent-split-charge-kits/intelligent-50-70a-model

    #120462
    ofb
    Participant

    split charge
    I got this one for my build……better IMO than some of the basic relays on the market , I also got various other parts from them. Very helpfull on the phone and a good service I found

    http://www.rawcomponents.co.uk/intelligent-split-charge-kits/intelligent-50-70a-model

    #120470
    ofb
    Participant

    split charge
    I got this one for my build……better IMO than some of the basic relays on the market , I also got various other parts from them. Very helpfull on the phone and a good service I found

    http://www.rawcomponents.co.uk/intelligent-split-charge-kits/intelligent-50-70a-model

    #120458
    Whippet
    Participant

    Connecting an inverter
    I’m looking to put a leisure battery with inverter attached, into my LDV Maxus conversion. The battery and inverter will not be right next to each other, and i wondered, could I just run the positive cable from the battery to the inverter, and tag the negative cable from the inverter onto the bodywork? This would make the cabling quite a bit easier.

    #120469
    Whippet
    Participant

    Connecting an inverter
    I’m looking to put a leisure battery with inverter attached, into my LDV Maxus conversion. The battery and inverter will not be right next to each other, and i wondered, could I just run the positive cable from the battery to the inverter, and tag the negative cable from the inverter onto the bodywork? This would make the cabling quite a bit easier.

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