Replacement leisure batteries - 2011

[emma harvey]

Hiya, we’ve had issues with our leisure batteries and I think we will need to replace them. So
1) where can I buy replacement ones for a good price?
2) are they easy to fit?

Thank you!

 

[HowieDog]

Yes pretty easy. Lots of good info on here about the procedure. Took an hour to do both but only becuse I had to nip out to Machine Mart and by a socket (spline??) to fit the front seat bolts! - could probably do it in half the time now I know what I'm doing.

I relaced them a few weeks ago and the best I found were from here and they arrived from Germany in two days. I believe they are the equivalent of the originals fitted, albeit the VW supplied ones are black, they are 80ah.

Varta LA80 battery

 

[emma harvey]

Thank you!!!

 

[westfalia]

Thank you!!!

I think there may be a thing about removing both the negatives first and then
making sure that they are wrapped with a rubber glove or something to
make sure that they don't touch the van.

Or i might have dreamt it.

 

[emma harvey]

I think there may be a thing about removing both the negatives first and then
making sure that they are wrapped with a rubber glove or something to
make sure that they don't touch the van.

Or i might have dreamt it.

 

[emma harvey]

That sounds important!!! Thank you!!!

 

[WelshGas]

Thank you!!!

My set of LA80s are arriving Friday from Tanya Batteries.

 

[WelshGas]

You didn’t dream it.

 

[westfalia]

That sounds important!!! Thank you!!!

Replacing leisure batteries

I am looking to replace my leisure batteries as it looks like the previous owner did not look after them, I went into VW on Friday and they want £250.08 Each (over £500 for the pair ) I declined their offer and decided to investigate myself and the part number on the batteries is LA70 -...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

here's some reading for you.

 

[BerndRos]

My 2010 Cali, batteries are still going strong and really no notable decline from when new. Last 4 years the ‘leisure pair’ have had Rogers Cali Solar supporting them.

Have had over 30 years using batteries in both a Boating & Cali environment and I tend to use and abuse them, if you take my point. Have never had less than 10 years out of a set.

 

[KGCali]

Tanya Batteries

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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Check this thread out on how to change batteries...

How-To install DC-DC charger to replace VW Split Charge relay

This guide takes you step by step through fitting the Travelvolts DC-DC charging kit for California leisure battery charging. Why fit this kit: VW are still installing their standard split charge relay on vehicles fitted with leisure batteries, however, the latest Bluemotion technology has a...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[HowieDog]

My set of LA80s are arriving Friday from Tanya Batteries.

That was my original plan - unfortunately they didn't arrive when promised and they then said they didn't have any stock which is why I wen to the other supplier in the end. Hope you dont have any problems.

 

[MattBW]

I would recommend disconnecting the engine battery too to avoid airbag warnings being activated unless you have a means to reset codes.

The front battery you will need to loosen or even remove the seat to get at.