charging

Hi all. New to the forum! I have a t6 start line which I am converting. I am planning on doing the wiring for the leisure battery tomorrow. Plan is ctek 250 under driver's seat. Leisure battery by wheel arch along with all the fuses to feed lights, fridge etc My question is I also want 240v...

Hello there. I seem to have an issue with my leisure battery not holding charge and speaking to the form I purchased the van from and reading up fully (which I should have done before), I believe I may have damaged by leisure battery by allowing it to get completely discharged a number of...

Battery Chargers - How I Did It - So its that time of year again, cold, rainy. . . . . . . flat battery =[ This time we look at Battery Chargers. Our vans will most likely come with a AGM style starter battery, for this type of battery we need a "Smart Charger" . . . . but what does this...

Hi All I am new to the forum and to the Transporter range! I have been doing a fair bit of reading and need a little advice. In 3 weeks time I will be putting the van in the garage and starting stage 1 of a 3 year, 3 stage process: Stage 1 - Insulation, lining and electrics (fitted inside an...

Hi all, I am a new to the forum (literally have just signed up). However, have been following few threads and found it very helpful. Now I am hoping someone may help me with understanding the second battery charging system as what I read online does not agree with what I have heard from...

Installation Guide for Redarc DC-DC Charging Kit supplied by @travelvolts

Hi all, I have a waeco UI252A battery charger. It can charge 2 leisure batterys and the ignition battery. The last one with a current of 1 A. Can someone tell me if it's possible to connect the wire for charging the ignitionbattery to the IS1 electrical interface. Maybe by the pin a5 of the grey...

Hi all, I’m not sure if this has been covered before, I’ve looked through the threads and can’t see anything like this. I’ve got a 2010 4 motion SWB T6. It has got a factory fitted Leisure battery ( and I presume a factory fitted split charge system ) to which I have added a second Leisure...

Morning all, Just wondering peoples suggestions / opinions / experience on charging a laptop (MacBook) through inverter via the leisure battery (while moving). Happy New Year to all cheers, Nigel

looking to install a hard wired connection to plug a trickle charge in. Positive wise I can attach to the battery however where does everyone connect the negative to that’s best as it’s obviously a no no connecting to the battery with all the signs on it

Hi, Just after a bit of help with the leisure battery choice in my T6.. I know you can't just put those Voltage sensing kits in anymore but i'm not sure which to go for. I want to be able to run the car to charge the leisure battery and also have the ability down the line to install a solar...

I plan to fit a DC to DC smart charger (Redarc Brand) to my Multivan (T6 Highline) which boosts the voltage counteracting the loss between the main battery/alternator and the auxiliary batteries in the rear of the cargo area, near my refrigerator and 2 way radios. These come in 2 types, the old...