New to motorhome

[johnwis31394]

Hi bought a new motorhome not been out in it yet , but both leisure and vehicle batteries are losing power , is this normal ? Do I need a leisure battery charger to charge battery whilst not in use ? Tia

 

[Vipar]

Greetings peeps welcome from Bexley

 

[Spriddler]

Hi bought a new motorhome not been out in it yet , but both leisure and vehicle batteries are losing power , is this normal ? Do I need a leisure battery charger to charge battery whilst not in use ? Tia

Welcome.
Do you mean 'New'' new, or new to you?
All batteries will lose voltage over time. Older batteries will fade more quickly than newer ones.
Do you mean they are losing power when not being used? Over how long a period? How much are they losing?
If you mean running down when in use what are you running off them?

 

[Swifter]

Hello and welcome . Are you plugged into the mains electricity? You need to charge the batteries via electric hook up cable or when you drive the motorhome.

 

[David and Sally]

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[davidbaldam]

Hi and welcome to FUN.

 

[steve69]

Leisure batteries losing power when standing seems to be a common problem. The starter battery should not be affected by standing for a good while. If you are losing power from the starter battery, the battery is either old or something is definitely wrong. Personally , I and many others leave the van hooked up to the mains supply at home when not in use - on a 1 hour-per-day timer. This prolongs the life of the leisure battery.