Hi I’ve just bought a new T32 camper fitted with a 90amp (I think) leisure battery. On 12v fridge only lasts for about 2 hours and doesn’t cool that well plugged in at 240v. Does anyone have experience on this as I’ve been told it’s perfectly normal and 2 hours is all we should get on leisure battery?
CRX50 fridge killing battery after 2 hours
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Don't think so.
Post some pics of your setup.
Don't think so.
Post some pics of your setup.
I've got a CRX65 and two 80 something ah leisure batteries with 100W of solar and a Ring RSCDC30. No problem using for a couple of days even in mid 30s ambient temperature. The only extra is a thermostatically controlled additional air circulation fan for the cavity behind the fridge.
I find that the CRX seems to be a bit more efficient than the older CR version, perhaps due to the electronic temperature control and more modern radiator on the back.
I find that the CRX seems to be a bit more efficient than the older CR version, perhaps due to the electronic temperature control and more modern radiator on the back.
You say it doesnt cool that well on 240v, have you got something in it,like a couple of water bottles etc, its hard to tell on an empty fridge, I agree that you should get a few days from a decent leisure battery,
When I plug my van into 240v the fridge is still drawing power off my leisure battery via the battery charger. Even with a failing battery fridge will still work. I was trying to see if his battery was good or fridge failing. OP mentioned poor performance on 240v. Is battery charger ( if fitted ok).Got to ask various questions as everyone has different set up
Thank you for everyone's offer of help. I'm a little new to this so could actually just be entirely getting it wrong, I'm no electrician! I've charged van yesterday and swiched on this morning I had 11.5v in the battery @ 9am this morning and turned fridge on (it has a few cans in it only 2 or 3). Fridge was cooling ok by 11am voltage was at 10.8v and back at 1pm 11.3v. In between 11 and 1pm the fridge has stopped working and I've got a red warning light which refering to the catalogue is Low Voltage (see pics) - I can only assume it's dropped to below 10.4 but within 4 hours?. Any guidance would be welcome. Thanks....
Battery is 12v wet battery. I'll try again on 240v and see what happens...
Pics attached of the set up. It's a new build on the van so everything brand new.
Battery is 12v wet battery. I'll try again on 240v and see what happens...
Pics attached of the set up. It's a new build on the van so everything brand new.
Charge battery for much longer, try 24 hours , a charged 12v battery is high 12s or even 13v or so. If you are only 11.5v that is far too low to run fridge.
That battery is probobly knacked then.
if its been on charge all day you should see about 12.6v
if its an AGM battery then around 13.0v
if after charge its only 11.5v (with stuff switched off)
and it drops to 10.8v then thats an indication that the battery is knackered.
if you run the battery bellow 11.9v odd you will perminatly damage it.
standard SLA . . .
AGM . . .
it might be worth having that battery tested with a proper meter? - say at Halfords or other that offer a free test.
if it need replacing look at getting a AGM battery . . . its a bit more cash but way better and will last longer.
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maybe look at some mobile solar to help keep you battery charged?
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if its been on charge all day you should see about 12.6v
if its an AGM battery then around 13.0v
if after charge its only 11.5v (with stuff switched off)
and it drops to 10.8v then thats an indication that the battery is knackered.
if you run the battery bellow 11.9v odd you will perminatly damage it.
standard SLA . . .
AGM . . .
it might be worth having that battery tested with a proper meter? - say at Halfords or other that offer a free test.
if it need replacing look at getting a AGM battery . . . its a bit more cash but way better and will last longer.
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you have a 7
FYI,
your battery is a 12v 75ah NON-AGM SLA.
this battery will fit under the seat . . .
@travelvolts
www.travelvolts.net
its 12v AGM and 110ah . . .
much better . .
your battery is a 12v 75ah NON-AGM SLA.
this battery will fit under the seat . . .
@travelvolts
Leoch Xtreme AGM 110 ah battery | travelvolts
AGM low height battery. Suitable for use with smart alternator systems.354mm long x 175mm wide x 190mm high. 24 kg.Fits under single seat easily.
www.travelvolts.net
its 12v AGM and 110ah . . .
much better . .
Thank you! I know we'll be wanting to upgrade things anyway as it's basic stuff that's been put in. Appreciate itFYI,
your battery is a 12v 75ah NON-AGM SLA.
this battery will fit under the seat . . .
@travelvolts
Leoch Xtreme AGM 110 ah battery | travelvolts
AGM low height battery. Suitable for use with smart alternator systems.354mm long x 175mm wide x 190mm high. 24 kg.Fits under single seat easily.
View attachment 80459
its 12v AGM and 110ah . . .
much better . .
Will do, thank you
Getting battery tested isn't a great wAy of proving leisure battery. I took mine to four places and had it tested and they all said it's near perfect condition. I think there testers measure cranking power and not capability as a leisure battery. Mine would hold a charge with no load but once load is on it only lasted a few hours. Even now it's been off charge nearly 2 weeks and is sat in garage at 12.7 volts. I would try and get hold of another battery you can try and see how you get on. I ended up doing all sorts before deciding it was the battery at fault. I was tricked by the tests that companies done on the battery telling me it was a good battery.
hiya i was just going to say from looking at your battery picture was a 75 Ah but Dellmassive beat me to it so i delted it well thought i did, your battery should sit at the charger voltage most would expect over 13 volts from a charger did you replace it in the end
Just getting used to everything. Yes it’s definitely just as soon as the power drops below 12v. I guess we’ll just upgrade it eventually. Seems to all be good now. Thanks for everyone’s advice!
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