philipjackson
Free Member
Unfortunately my motorhome (2008 Ace Firenze) was in storage from September until March. When I started it a week ago it struggled, but it did start. It's four years old and I took it for it's 2nd MOT test and then returned it to storage. I had to move it yesterday, but when I got to it the battery was dead. It started straight away with a jump start and it was fine. I've got a feeling the battery is going to be dead again when I try to move it again.
I have a number of questions. Is there a likelyhood that the battery is finished (4 years old and spent too long at outside storage)? I have looked at some replacements online, but the prices vary quite a lot. Can anybody recommend a particular type (Varta seem expensive but also seem a good make)? Is any type 019 battery OK? If I am leaving it for any length of time again would disconnecting the negative terminal help preserve the battery's charge? Will the vehicle battery running down have any effct on the leisure battery? Can I avoid this? Sorry about all the questions, but I want to be sure before I splash out for another battery. Thanks!
I have a number of questions. Is there a likelyhood that the battery is finished (4 years old and spent too long at outside storage)? I have looked at some replacements online, but the prices vary quite a lot. Can anybody recommend a particular type (Varta seem expensive but also seem a good make)? Is any type 019 battery OK? If I am leaving it for any length of time again would disconnecting the negative terminal help preserve the battery's charge? Will the vehicle battery running down have any effct on the leisure battery? Can I avoid this? Sorry about all the questions, but I want to be sure before I splash out for another battery. Thanks!