Freedom Hunter
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We've just returned from 5 months cruising around Portugal. However, we hit a problem with our motorhome electrics. We have a 2010 Autocruise Starburst and fitted with a 120w solar panel (still the original battery). Until now the solar panel has always functioned fantastically and we have never had to worry about electric usage. For some reason, the battery charges fully over the day and as soon as evening approaches, within 10 minutes the battery totally discharges to zero - previously kept us easily supplied with electric overnight. We've removed the fully charged battery to our garage to test it and it is behaving as it should - retaining the charge as it used to do - for days. We've checked the Sargent unit and with everything in the motorhome switched off, it said it was only pulling 0.1amp - which is fine. We've cleaned the battery contacts and they are fine. We're assuming the battery is getting old and the cells breaking down, so maybe needs replacing. How long do batteries usually last? Any ideas out their would be gratefully received.......... Caroline