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JonH
Joined: 30 Sep 2020 Posts: 61 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 19:50 Post subject: Leisure battery question |
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Hi guys
I'm reaching the stage of my campervan conversion to locate the leisure battery and have built an enclosure between the two front seats. I've been told that i can't use a leisure battery without good ventilation so its not advisable to put it in the living area of the van. Looking on you tube etc on general camper van builds nothing is said about this and more often than not the battery located in a cupboard or somewhere similar so I'm a bit confused of what to do. I've seen sites of caravan builds attaching a tube to the vent hole from an AGM battery to a hole in the floor which I can but it would be interesting to hear from members about how they have done it whilst keeping safe
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5601 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 20:04 Post subject: |
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I have a 110a/h lead/acid (basic) leisure battery in my Delica, un-enclosed and unvented, sitting just in front of the rear wheel-arch. It runs my night heater, cool-box and a set of leds. never had a gas problem. It charges off either the alternator or solar panel or both. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Green Grouch Lifetime member
Joined: 14 Feb 2012 Posts: 1264 Location: Dorset
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Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 22:08 Post subject: |
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I, myself was worried on this aspect, so made a severely sealed box from an old electrical enclosure box, and vented it by means of a flexible pipe, and shiny chrome boat vent type thing.
As I normally say on here, give me a couple of days and I'll put a picky on!
I always try and future proof, as I don't know when I'll need to source another battery quickly, or what type it will be.
I'm probably ott, but prepare for the worst, plan for the best and all that. ☺ _________________ A Little Knowledge is Dangerous and expensive! especially if your me Mending anything!! |
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16291 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 22:13 Post subject: |
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Mine are in a plastic storage box, at the Tailgate end, and have been for years, with no problems.
Modern leisure batteries are sealed, so there is no gas issue to worry about.
The large holes are there to allow airflow/ ventilation for the inverter, should it get hot, which so far it has never done.
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JonH
Joined: 30 Sep 2020 Posts: 61 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:00 Post subject: |
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Thanks guys for the guidance which is reassuring. The guy who told me I couldn't use the battery was from a battery supplier on eBay so I'm guessing he's being cautious
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16291 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:21 Post subject: |
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If you haven’t bought a battery yet then checkout this post:-
http://www.MDOCUK.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=21331 _________________
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JonH
Joined: 30 Sep 2020 Posts: 61 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 20:00 Post subject: |
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I haven't ordered one yet so thanks Lewis |
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 2589 Location: Hedon, East Yorks
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Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:02 Post subject: |
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Mine is in a box behind the driver’s seat and is charged by the alternator when engine on or solar panel when on site.
Have had it there over three years with no problems.
It is a 100aH leisure battery and is not ventilated.
I can understand having ventilation with the old Lead acid batteries but the new generation don’t gas anywhere near as much.
I have never detected any fumes from my set-up. _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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JonH
Joined: 30 Sep 2020 Posts: 61 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:27 Post subject: |
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Thanks Ian
Appreciate your advice
Jon |
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