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Lithium battery

Lithium Battery Top Tips

Leisure Batteries come in many different shapes, sizes and types, no wonder it’s difficult choosing the right one. Leisure Batteries discharge (run flat) as you use your on-board 12v devices/appliances/accessories (example: inside LED lights), but don’t forget, appliances like your fridge, heater, cooker need 12v to run the PCB control panel and ignite the LPG. If you are in the South West, we are happy to help solve your battery issues, whatever your battery needs. Like many things in life, it helps if you have knowledge and a process to follow. In this article we will layout our thinking around […]

Wild caravan camping in Scotland - going off-grid

Off Grid – Lithium Battery, Solar, 230v & B2B Chargers

Are you planning to take your Caravan, Motorhome or Campervan off-grid?Fancy going off-grid, but a little nervous?Need your leisure battery to last the whole trip?Planning to be a digital nomad, and need your laptop to work whilst you are away? Unlike many retailers, we don’t just sell products and boxes. We understand Off-Grid systems, your challenges as an owner, and what you might need to achieve your dreams. Be it one part of an off-grid system, or a complete review or new install we can help you every step of the way. Caravan, Motorhome or Campervan owners often look at […]

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What is the best leisure battery

Need help choosing the right battery? If you can email us a list of appliances in your caravan, motorhome, or camper van, we can estimate the power needed for your caravan and recommend a few battery options. If you are considering a new Habitation Battery, please give us a call with your vehicle’s Make, Model, Age, and information on the current Leisure Battery fitted. What is a leisure battery? The leisure battery will power all 12v appliances including your lighting, and water pump! Accessories can be run off the 12v system, however accessories will increase the rate at which the […]

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What are the benefits of a Lithium Battery?

What does a leisure battery do? The leisure battery will power all 12v appliances including your lighting, and water pump! Your habitation 12v system needs to be above 11 volts for appliances to work. Benefits of a Lithium Battery Maintenance of a Lithium Leisure Battery Lithium batteries require little maintenance. Simply remove after a season and store in a cool place, out of direct sunlight. Ensure it is left at a minimum of 50% charge. It is not a requirement out of season to keep the battery on charge. Unlike other batteries Lithium (Li-on) batteries can re-charge hundreds of times […]

Off-Grid Lithium Battery

Considerations when you plan to go off-grid

Are you planning to take your Caravan, Motorhome or Campervan off-grid?Fancy going off-grid, but a little nervous?Need your leisure battery to last the whole trip? If you are a keen explorer, here are some lithium battery considerations to ensure you get the most out of your Caravan, Motorhome or Campervan. If you are considering installing an inverter, battery charger, or solar panel, contact us and request our short questionnaire to help us identify exactly what you need. An example of an off-grid system: How it works: Without having 230v mains electricity, you will need alternative power solutions in its place. […]

Lithium Installation

Why should I fit a new Lithium Battery?

Do you enjoy spending time off-grid? Have you always wanted to try going off-grid, but have been deterred by the limited facilities? Here at Bristol Caravans, we aim to provide a solution to all your leisure vehicle needs… A case study is probably a good way to discuss the benefits of a new Lithium Battery. A new customer asked how we could breathe life into an older motorhome. A great question from the customer, but we needed a little more info, so asked about his aims, and how he would like to use his leisure vehicle. He said his hobby […]