Leisure Batteries - NCC verified battery scheme

[ourcampersbeentrashed]

We need new leisure batteries so was trying to do some research and decide whether to stick to Banner or change brands. Came across this put online today by the National Caravan Council

Might be helpful so some other members so here is the link

https://www.thencc.org.uk/our_schemes/ncc_verified_leisure_battery_scheme.aspx

 

[Abacist]

I am not terribly keen as the battery technology is not given ie Lead Acid, AGM or GEL etc. Varta batteries are not listed which I see as a major omission. There are lots of useful battery threads on here. Battery websites are very good at Tanya Batteries and Battery Megastore.

 

[Two on Tour]

When you see "NCC verified battery scheme" what it should read is give us a bung and we will put you on the list.

 

[peterc10]

I think @Lenny HB and @PhilandMena may have something to say. They used to disagree with one another about this scheme, but I now think they are in agreement ................. that it just a con

 

[Minxy]

I am not terribly keen as the battery technology is not given ie Lead Acid, AGM or GEL etc. Varta batteries are not listed which I see as a major omission. There are lots of useful battery threads on here. Battery websites are very good at Tanya Batteries and Battery Megastore.

Pleased it's not just me who gets the company name wrong ... it's TAYNA, not Tanya ...

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[Abacist]

Well I never realised and always thought it was Tanya!!!

I prefer Tanya so I think I'll stick to that anyway - OK!

 

[The Wino]

We are looking at replacing ours. The one in now was with the van new 5 years ago but starting to hold less charge (I think). It is a Numax. Tayna recommend their own brand "Euroline" anyone had one?

 

[Two on Tour]

It's natural for a company like Tayna to recommend their own brand, but for me, like you I have been using Numax in this van and our previous van and have been very happy with them, so why take a chance, stick with Numax, their not expensive.

Just do your self a favour and stick well clear of Banner.

 

[The Wino]

It's natural for a company like Tayna to recommend their own brand, but for me, like you I have been using Numax in this van and our previous van and have been very happy with them, so why take a chance, stick with Numax, their not expensive.

Just do your self a favour and stick well clear of Banner.

I was going to do just that but our previous one is discontinued

 

[LesW]

We need new leisure batteries so was trying to do some research and decide whether to stick to Banner or change brands. Came across this put online today by the National Caravan Council

Might be helpful so some other members so here is the link

https://www.thencc.org.uk/our_schemes/ncc_verified_leisure_battery_scheme.aspx

The scheme is meaningless, based entirely on what the battery manufacturers tell the NCC.

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[AXO66]

Have a look around the batteries section on this site.

http://www.aandncaravanservices.co.uk/battery-technology.php

 

[Lenny HB]

We need new leisure batteries so was trying to do some research and decide whether to stick to Banner or change brands. Came across this put online today by the National Caravan Council

Might be helpful so some other members so here is the link

https://www.thencc.org.uk/our_schemes/ncc_verified_leisure_battery_scheme.aspx

Banner are the worst batteries I've ever come across I would steer well clear of them and go for a recognised brand such as Exide, Varta, Sonnenschein etc.

The NCC is funded by manufacturers and dealers, their Verified Battery Scheme is a total con, the results are derived from the manufacturers own test, no independant testing is required, it's a joke. One of the requierments, to claim a life of 200 cycles the manufacturer only has to test their own product for 6 cycles.

 

[Minxy]

There was a thread on here when the NCC review came out ... have a search for it.

Oh, don't forget your popcorn and fizzy drink first though!

 

[Lenny HB]

We are looking at replacing ours. The one in now was with the van new 5 years ago but starting to hold less charge (I think). It is a Numax. Tayna recommend their own brand "Euroline" anyone had one?

One in the boss's car & daughter's car their starter batteries appear to be quite good but I would expect like a majority of leisure batteries the lesiure version will just be a starter battery with a different label.

 

[Gellyneck]

Just replaced our Banner with a Varta LFD90 from here https://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/12v-90ah-varta-lfd-90-professional-leisure-battery-930090080/ as a result of the report on the A&N Caravan Services site noted above.
They are very helpful and will usually price match if found cheaper elsewhere.

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[PhilandMena]

I think @Lenny HB and @PhilandMena may have something to say. They used to disagree with one another about this scheme, but I now think they are in agreement ................. that it just a con

Your right and I was definitely wrong. I thought they were representing Joe public untill the sham was exposed. Biggest con since Jesus Christ, imo. I now have a pair of the Exide 650 ETC fitted and there going well. Far to early to make a judgement call.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

There was a thread on here when the NCC review came out ... have a search for it.

Oh, don't forget your popcorn and fizzy drink first though!

Yep.....totally meaningless scheme

 

[PhilandMena]

@peterc10 , @Lenny HB and @Busman
I have returned.

 

[peterc10]

@peterc10 , @Lenny HB and @Busman
I have returned.
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Cullera called did it?
Is it still as windy as it was last year?

 

[PhilandMena]

Incidently, some changes since my last visit. Parking for caravans and motorhomes on the road leading to the wild camping area has been banned and official signs posted. On the up side, as you enter the wild camping area thete is an official sign directing one to the black waste dump. Looks like the town at last have provided an official dump. I have yet to find it but think it's the manhole cover nearer the estuary. I will check out and update you. Also, it is absolutely rammed with motorhomes. This is at the entrance to the wild camping area. Must be a massive upsurge in Ttossers, then. Oh dear! We can't slow that can We. Most of them are not Brits either, it's like a desiese that's out of control. I won't sleep at night.

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[PhilandMena]

Cullera called did it?
Is it still as windy as it was last year?

Tell me about it. Mena has threatens to leave me on a number of occasions.

 

[hilldweller]

National Caravan Council

Might be helpful so some other members so here is the link

But before they follow your link they need to do a search on here to see how discredited the NCC and their lists are.

 

[pappajohn]

stick with Numax, their not expensive.

Just do your self a favour and stick well clear of Banner.

But for how long?

It's not long ago Banner was the holy grail of batteries...... Then it was AGM, now they are allegedly crap and unreliable.

 

[Lenny HB]

@peterc10 , @Lenny HB and @Busman
I have returned.
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I would have bought you a beer but I'm back in the UK.

 

[Lenny HB]

Incidently, some changes since my last visit. Parking for caravans and motorhomes on the road leading to the wild camping area has been banned and official signs posted

I think that's a good move, most of them were taking the p*ss with chairs and sun loungers out over the pavement.

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[PhilandMena]

I would have bought you a beer but I'm back in the UK.

You could have bought me one of these. Only 2 Euros.

 

[Lenny HB]

You could have bought me one of these. Only 2 Euros.
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Now lets not get silly, being a F'LT, I only spend amounts like that on myself & here's the proof.

 

[Gellyneck]

How did you guys manage to persuade the brewers to release a beer named after your birth year?
Or are they trying to look after your health by saying Do Not Open until 6 minutes past 7?

 

[Jake Royd]

Have a look around the batteries section on this site.

http://www.aandncaravanservices.co.uk/battery-technology.php

Very interesting and useful source, thank you.

I'm running with Varta G3's at the moment , they are doing fine.

 

[DL42846]

We need new leisure batteries so was trying to do some research and decide whether to stick to Banner or change brands. Came across this put online today by the National Caravan Council

Might be helpful so some other members so here is the link

https://www.thencc.org.uk/our_schemes/ncc_verified_leisure_battery_scheme.aspx

I was at my local Motorhome repair center last month. A guy with a two year old Motorhome was in getting a new habitation battery installed, His Banner had lasted just two years. The mechanic said they won't fit Banner batteries as they have had lots of problems with them. I had one in my Defender which last 18 months. I got it changed under the guarantee. I would look at Varta. Just saying.

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