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I intend to have a Powrtouch 3 mover fitted to our Bailey Bordeaux in October. We will then use it for a week followed by another week in November. It will not then get used again until late March. The van is kept in storage when not in use and when we do use it it is always on EHU. My question is should I be concerned that I only have an 85 amp battery rather than 110 as we dont ever use the van off EHU.

thanks

powrtouch recommend 85 amp battery but obviously 110 amp is better if you have room because they are large and heavy.ours is on EHU for 6 hours a day on a timer.so far no problems with the battery as it maintains 13.5v most times,the caravan will not charge over this.

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Quote: Originally posted by nigel16 on 24/6/2010

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I intend to have a Powrtouch 3 mover fitted to our Bailey Bordeaux in October. We will then use it for a week followed by another week in November. It will not then get used again until late March. The van is kept in storage when not in use and when we do use it it is always on EHU. My question is should I be concerned that I only have an 85 amp battery rather than 110 as we dont ever use the van off EHU.

thanks

Hi, If your mover is isolated then it can't drain the battery,same can't be said for any alarm system fitted,if you have spare battery you could use that to change over half way through the storage period,to keep alarm activated,may have to phone tracker company (if one fitted)to let them know that van is not being stolen or broken into.

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Quote: Originally posted by nigel16 on 27/6/2010

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Thanks I was thinking that it may be worthwhile to remove the battery and put it on charge over the winter. I dont have a charger so I am open to suggestions as to what would be best.

thanks

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