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Welcome tony glenn!

· Posted: 06.09.2014 · #1

Welcome tony glenn!

Hi,
Welcome to Motorhomecraic, why not introduce yourself here so we can welcome you properly. We hope you enjoy Motorhomecraic and if you need any help using our website then just ask.

Please add your location to your profile, if you have any questions then it helps other members help YOU, we only need a County not an address.

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· Posted: 06.09.2014 · #2

Hi, just signed-up after meeting another happy camper in Ardmore. Didn't know this site existed, so delighted to be here.
We've been motor-homing for 8 years now, but always used 'proper' camp-sites.
We then discovered 'Safe Nights Ireland' ....and indirectly from that discovery, we've found a whole new world of affordable trips. Only three non-campsite breaks so far, but each time in great locations...meeting some great people and enjoying a much more easy-going attitude.
We can now look forward to more trips and less expense, and to this end we'd be hoping to draw up a list of possible sites to stay at next season. We're based in West Cork BTW.
My only concern is that, without hook-up, we'll have to watch our power consumption. We have a 12v/240v inverter for the TV, as well as the usual lighting etc., and for the first time in 8 years, we experienced the leisure battery running low after 2 days. Shock horror!
We have a Maplins solar panel, great for trickle charging but not quick boosting. LED lights and a bigger panel would be above our budget, so maybe a second leisure battery would be the answer? Advice appreciated, including how to fit etc. Max stays anywhwere would be 3 nights, more often 2.
Thanks in advance for responses, looking out of the window this morning, we certainly picked the right days to visit Ardmore! It's a delightful place BTW.

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Re: Welcome tony glenn!

· Posted: 06.09.2014 · #3

Hi Tony. Welcome to the Craic.

A second leisure battery would be an improvement but it is better to get two new ones at the same time. I believe the reason for this is two batteries of different ages will only work to the capacity of the worst performing one.

So, if your current battery is already a few years old and is used to being on hook up a lot of the time if may not be at its best.

I think I have got this right but I am sure others on here will have an answer in more detail.

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Re: Welcome tony glenn!

· Posted: 06.09.2014 · #4

Welcome to the Craic,Tony!

I agree with Mark regarding using an old and new battery, I learned it the hard way, I tried that and the new one lasted no length and I had to replace the two of them together.

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Re: Welcome tony glenn!

· Posted: 06.09.2014 · #5

Welcome Tony

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· Posted: 07.09.2014 · #6

Thanks for the welcome and the responses. As far as the second leisure battery goes, I should point out that the present battery is working fine...it's less than five years old and reading 12.5 volts when 'off-duty'. It wouldn't make sense to me to discard it and buy TWO new batteries....one would be expensive enough!

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Re: Welcome tony glenn!

· Posted: 07.09.2014 · #7

I would still suggest getting two.
A five your old battery can't be performing as well as a new one.

It may have 12 volt charge but less storage capacity. The real test is how long it can provide you with a 12 volt supply while supplying power to something.
Another thing I believe is important is the length of the lead between them.

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Re: Welcome tony glenn!

· Posted: 07.09.2014 · #8

Welcome to MHC!

I agree, two new Batteries.

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