Switch Relay vs Solar or both?

[MattB_T6]

I bought a T6 SWB Highline in May, which is perfectly converted except for a faulty switch relay. A friend replaced it with a cheap one, but it only worked temporarily after a "boost" and stopped charging the leisure battery once the engine turned off. After reading many threads, I still can't figure out the issue. I'm hesitant to buy an expensive product like the CTEK D250SE (Home) without knowing why the standard relay isn't working. Also, if I get solar, I assume I'd need a system like that.

Another issue is the leisure battery is under the passenger seat, and I want to install swivel seats. Most people advise against keeping the battery under swivel chairs, although it works fine for a friend with a Vivaro. Moving the battery under the driver’s seat seems complicated and requires modifications.

It feels like a simple job, but getting the leisure battery properly charging has been a headache, let alone fitting the electrics for swivel seats. Any advice or recommendations for places to look at the van in East London would be appreciated!

 

[Salty Spuds]

Not quite sure what you have re.”switch relay” but assuming it’s a split charge relay for the leisure battery, then:-
A, it should ONLY work with the engine running. No engine, no leisure battery charge.
B, it will only charge your LB to around 80%, to get 100% charge, you need a Battery to battery charger.
C, there’s no reason why a LB won’t fit under a swivel seat on the passenger side, it’s standard setup.
D, pour yourself a drink and spend an hour reading @Dellmassive s “How to’s” there’s a wealth of knowledge there & many of your questions will be answered.

 

[ginkster]

As Salty Spuds says.

I have a swivel and my battery is under the passenger seat:



More of an issue if you are talking about a double swivel.

 

[MattB_T6]

Not quite sure what you have re.”switch relay” but assuming it’s a split charge relay for the leisure battery, then:-
A, it should ONLY work with the engine running. No engine, no leisure battery charge.
B, it will only charge your LB to around 80%, to get 100% charge, you need a Battery to battery charger.
C, there’s no reason why a LB won’t fit under a swivel seat on the passenger side, it’s standard setup.
D, pour yourself a drink and spend an hour reading @Dellmassive s “How to’s” there’s a wealth of knowledge there & many of your questions will be answered.

As Salty Spuds says.

I have a swivel and my battery is under the passenger seat:

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More of an issue if you are talking about a double swivel.

Yes I probably should have been more specific it is a double seat. Ideally I would fit under driver seat which I have seen some people do but Looks like access is then a bit of an issue and may even need to get a rib seat instead of my standard factory one.