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Froogle-Yorkshireman
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 297
  
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So having done a load of research and reading I think I have concluded that I am going to go with the following battery once Boris opens the gates to the dealer and lets us take delivery...
https://www.tayna.co.uk/leisure-batteries/...gL0uPD_BwE
On the basis that we will nearly always be on an electric hook-up and not off grid I think a traditional wet battery will be fine.
The banner batteries appear to be a solid build quality, with decent lead plate thickness etc.
I was originally thinking of going AGM but on the basis that the charging regime might be a little erratic added to that a slow trickle charge from a solar panel I thought the Banner would be a better option and longer term investment.
As always I would welcome any feedback or thoughts.
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 22nd Feb 2021 8:24 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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The advantages of AGM are certainly worth considering, they take charge faster and at lower voltage, they do not leak or spill and they will work on their sides and upside down.  It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 22nd Feb 2021 10:24 pm |
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Froogle-Yorkshireman
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 297
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Yes I concur with your point and was heading for an AGM but on talking to some of the more sensible non-pushy battery suppliers they have probably steered me away.
The main reason for the change in direction is the fact that unless you get the charging cycle just right on an AGM you can damage them. Resulting in a shorter life and not getting the benefits that they are promoted on.
As the van will be more often than not hooked up when touring and the fact that the solar panel will mean it is pretty much permanently charging whilst in storage they concluded the traditional battery would be a better fit for my needs. They were confident that it would deliver a similar performance for the motor movers.
I guess time will tell.
Last edited by Froogle-Yorkshireman on 22nd Feb 2021 11:47 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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| 22nd Feb 2021 11:44 pm |
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tintenter
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: Oldham
Posts: 1109
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i have been running two banner 135 amp for the last five years and do a lot of off grid camping admitted i have 300 watt of solar panel to charge them but they have served me well, just remember to keep the acid levels up Tintenter
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| 22nd Feb 2021 11:47 pm |
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Froogle-Yorkshireman
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 297
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Thanks Tintenter
Do you have a motor mover and if so 2WD or 4WD? How so the Banners cope and what sort of running time do you get?
Your 300w solar panel puts my 100w panel to shame 
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| 22nd Feb 2021 11:51 pm |
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tintenter
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: Oldham
Posts: 1109
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yes i have a 4wd powertouch mover and have had no issues with the battery, the caravan weighs just over 2 tons so mover definitely required  Tintenter
Corris Grey Discovery 4 HSE
Bigger permagrin now installed
Semper in excretum, sole profundum moveat.
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| 22nd Feb 2021 11:55 pm |
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Froogle-Yorkshireman
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 297
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Thanks! Good to know
If you see me on a site in the future struggling with no juice can I borrow your spare battery for 10mins? 
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| 22nd Feb 2021 11:56 pm |
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jenseneverest
Member Since: 12 Jun 2017
Location: somewhere
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You made the right choice
The AGM batts do not recover well if ever over discharged. We converted a fleet of vehicle's to them a few years ago and went back to lead acid as simply cheaper. (and they are often over discharged)
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| 23rd Feb 2021 12:14 am |
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Navigator
Member Since: 17 Mar 2010
Location: Stay at Home. One of the lives you save could be your own.
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Froogle-Yorkshireman wrote:
If you see me on a site in the future struggling with no juice can I borrow your spare battery for 10mins?
If we all were to use the 60 amp Anderson connectors on our leisure vehicle batteries we could so easily loan them out. A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
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| 23rd Feb 2021 10:29 am |
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buns
Member Since: 12 Oct 2020
Location: yorkshire
Posts: 117
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Hi Matey,
I’m not sure if this helps I’ve got a excellent platinum one 100 amp leisure battery only used for 7 months it’s been on a new Bailey twin axle and is the extra for one with movers like I had. It’s been a a pro leisure battery charger nothing like a c-tek. While on the caravan it was hardly used as power source was solar and site hook up. I can send some pics if you send an email. I’m based in Doncaster. If you’re collect it’s yours for 70 quid.
Not sure if it helps but these batteries are what are recommended,
Thanks
Graham
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| 23rd Feb 2021 12:46 pm |
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Froogle-Yorkshireman
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 297
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Thanks Graham but I will be going for a new one.
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| 23rd Feb 2021 10:26 pm |
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buns
Member Since: 12 Oct 2020
Location: yorkshire
Posts: 117
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No worries. Thanks for getting back.
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| 23rd Feb 2021 10:29 pm |
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fester
Member Since: 13 Jan 2014
Location: Lancaster
Posts: 62
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i ended up putting 3x 110ah hankook ones from battery megastore you get what you pay for
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