Leisure Battery

[Wiza]

Hi looking for some advice! I’ve just had a quote from VW for 2 new leisure batteries £981!!! How difficult is it to change your own? Any recommendations of where to buy also appreciated?

 

[Azteccamper]

Hi looking for some advice! I’ve just had a quote from VW for 2 new leisure batteries £981!!! How difficult is it to change your own? Any recommendations of where to buy also appreciated?

If you search I’m sure there are guides and advice. I did both ours in about an hour - pretty straight forward if you have the the tools. Batteries from:

LA80 Varta Professional Dual Purpose AGM Leisure Battery 840 080 080

LA80 VARTA Professional Dual Purpose AGM Leisure Battery <i>Innovation with Purpose, Premium Experience, Powerful History</i> VARTA was founded in 1887 Germany, and was established fully in 1904 by delivering the first electric vehicle battery, famously driven by Thomas Edison. Soon after, VARTA...

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[yossarian]

How difficult is it to change your own

It's pretty easy but if you know nothing about electrics it might not be a good first project. Tools required are probably: 10mm & 13mm spanners. Paint scraper or similar, multimeter, large flat screwdriver, rubber gloves to insulate the disconnected terminal.

 

[chockswahay]

I did mine (both) for around £300 a few weeks ago, there is a useful thread on this site that shows you exactly how to do it. Keep an eye on the forum for when the search works again

 

[yossarian]

Leisure battery change

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You'll probably get better quality advice if you update your profile with your vehicle details.