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Nice one mate thanks, gonna fit it tomorrow gonna fit it next to rear doors, did you fit yours yourself?That looks the exact same one as I have and mine has been in the back of my van for 14 months with no issues whatsoever.
??? wouldn't have the foggiest, only just manage to change a plug. Mine's fitted on the tank frame, if water is a potential problem then I'd fit it away from any potential rain problems.Nice one mate thanks, gonna fit it tomorrow gonna fit it next to rear doors, did you fit yours yourself?
I think PF fit them on a mounting plate that has a curved lid to protect it against spills.??? wouldn't have the foggiest, only just manage to change a plug. Mine's fitted on the tank frame, if water is a potential problem then I'd fit it away from any potential rain problems.
Cheers mate, will look at under passenger seat as an option or on bulkhead in the cabAlthough it has an IP rating is's only IP21 =
2: Intrusion protection = Protected against solid objects over 12mm, e.g. fingers.
1: Moisture Protection = Protected against vertically falling drops of water, e.g. condensation.
So IF you can ensure no drips from wfp they you should be fine. I would be tempted if possible to mount under a seat as it's not a cheap bit of kit and unless you monitor batt voltage daily you won't know the B2B is damaged till your battery is flat!!!
If youve got a new smart alternator then yes youll need one.Is it all new vans that need one of these? I'm thinking specifically a 2l 70 plate expert... ?
Thanks mate, I was wondering which Sterling batt to batt to use? There seems to be a shed load of options haha!!Not all newish vans have smart alternators. Some manufacturers sell a package that makes the van more fuel efficient - like lower rolling resistance tyres, smart alternators, aero devices etc.
There are a few ways to see if you have a smart alternator. First is to ask manufacturer giving them your vin number, second is using a multimeter (or maybe ODB adapter and app). Find a local auto electrician and get them to test.
As for which charger - a Sterling Battery to Battery is a good option although not cheap.
Just be aware that if you only do a few miles each day then even a B2B charger might not be enough to charge up the battery over a few miles.
The Sterling BB1230 is good and they have a good customer support reputation. It can put a max of 30A in to the leisure battery which is quite a bit.Thanks mate, I was wondering which Sterling batt to batt to use? There seems to be a shed load of options haha!!
Thanks a lot!The Sterling BB1230 is good and they have a good customer support reputation. It can put a max of 30A in to the leisure battery which is quite a bit.
I have a BB1260. A BB1230 is fine. A leisure battery will only accept the charge it can absorb. So even after a long day with 2 pumps going the charge rate will quickly drop to around 8 amps. That's the way lead acid batteries work.Thanks a lot!