T4 Leisure Battery Advice Please

[Simon67]

Just getting the Westy ready for the spring and realise that I'm going to have to bite the bullet and invest in a new leisure battery. Just wondering what experiences you have had? Wet, gel or AGM seem to be the main options. Existing battery is a Varta truck battery. Bit concerned about wet as presumably potential to vent Hydrogen in a small box under my head when on hook up I'm no electrical expert so would really appreciate any advice.

Thanks

Simon

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[WelshGas]

Just getting the Westy ready for the spring and realise that I'm going to have to bite the bullet and invest in a new leisure battery. Just wondering what experiences you have had? Wet, gel or AGM seem to be the main options. Existing battery is a Varta truck battery. Bit concerned about wet as presumably potential to vent Hydrogen in a small box under my head when on hook up I'm no electrical expert so would really appreciate any advice.

Thanks

Simon

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http://www.oemepc.com/vw/part_singl...070/subcategory/420000/part_id/3707145/lang/e

Parts 31 and 31A, show you what was originally fitted.

 

[chuggertwo]

• Part Number : Sonnenschein Battery ( GF12110V / GF 12 110 V )
• Manufacturer : Sonnenschein
• Voltage (V) : 12
• Ah : 120
• Cold Cranking : n/a
• Battery Application : Deep Cycle

Incl. VAT: £291.00

got this one for my T4 california exclusive...Battery megastore Tewkesbury

 

[chuggertwo]

Leoisure replacement Gel battery

 

[2into1]

I replaced mine with a AGM and been pleased. When I bought the van I feared it wasn't charging correctly and didn't want to fry such an expensive replacement. Was only about 120 delivered (and lifted in.... Mine has a bigger battery). 5 year warranty.

 

[Simon67]

Is there anything special about AGM charging?

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[2into1]

Is there anything special about AGM charging?

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I've not changed anything, although there has been talk here about dip switches behind the control panel, for different batteries.

 

[Simon67]

After much research, decision made. Going for a Varta LFD 140ah. About £165 all in. Was tempted by 180 ah but some suggestions that the charger might struggle leading to undercharged battery and possible damage to charger. Now need a starter battery too

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