What is the best battery for your caravan?
Caravan batteries are very different to car batteries. They are specially designed to supply currents of just a few amps for longer periods of time and can also be discharged/recharged many times.
How long should a caravan battery last?
This will depend on several key factors including mileage, use, and weight of the vehicle. On average, you should be looking at between five and 10 years.
What different types of caravan battery are there?
There are a vast range of caravan batteries available. They use different technologies. The most prevalent include:
Open Lead Acid Leisure Batteries
Sealed Lead Acid Leisure Batteries
AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) Leisure Batteries
Gel Leisure Batteries
Lead Crystal Leisure Batteries
Lithium LiFePO4 leisure batteries
Who makes caravan batteries?
Some of the most popular manufacturers of caravan batteries include Bosch, Varta, Platinum, Banner, Betta Batteries, Leoch, Exide, Relion, Valence and Xplorer.
What are some of the best caravan batteries available?
Platinum 12V 100AH LB6110L Deep Cycle Leisure Marine Battery
This battery is NCC verified & approved and is ideal for all types of Leisure & Marine auxiliary use. It is top lid sealed for enhanced safety and it is maintenance free thanks to the Advance Calcium+ alloy technology. It comes with a 3 year warranty, weighs approximately 25Kg and has a capacity of 100Ah.
Platinum AGM Plus Leisure Battery 12V 100Ah AGMLB6110L
This 12V battery has a capacity of 100Ah, and is ideal for 2-4 berth leisure vehicles. It offers power and longevity at a great price. It has impressive deep cycle capabilities courtesy of the thick plate construction. This helps extend its lifecycle, and also gives extra resistance to shocks/vibrations. This is a NCC Class A battery.
Numax LV22MF Leisure Battery 12v 75Ah
This low-cost 12V battery has a capacity of 75Ah and is NCC verified. It weighs 20Kg and offers excellent performance and value for money.
SuperBatt 12V 120AH Deep Cycle Leisure Marine Battery DT120
This standard lead-acid battery is maintenance-free yet is able to give out an impressive 800 cranking Amps (CCA) which is more than adequate to start most diesel engines. It comes with a 2-year warranty.
Protyre tyre options
All Protyre garages have a range of tyres to suit various vehicles. This selection includes premium tyres from major brands such as Pirelli and Michelin, mid-priced options from the likes of GT Radial and Sumitomo, and even low-budget options from manufacturers such as Ovation, Runway, and Autogrip.
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