Leisure Batteries again!

[Richard T]

I know there’s lots about this.
I have a 2013 Cali with 2012 leisure batteries.
Probably time to change them
It has 2x Varta 7PO 915 105A. 75Ah
Can’t find like for like.
Any recommends? AGM

 

[WelshGas]

I know there’s lots about this.
I have a 2013 Cali with 2012 leisure batteries.
Probably time to change them
It has 2x Varta 7PO 915 105A. 75Ah
Can’t find like for like.
Any recommends? AGM

Varta LA80.

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...

www.tayna.co.uk

 

[CannellWalker]

Still showing out of stock. We’re also on the verge of replacing.

 

[jts46]

Finally replaced my leisure batteries after 19yrs.

 

[reserves]

Great guide here

VW California leisure battery replacement

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[TripleBee]

I know there’s lots about this.
I have a 2013 Cali with 2012 leisure batteries.
Probably time to change them
It has 2x Varta 7PO 915 105A. 75Ah
Can’t find like for like.
Any recommends? AGM

I have a 2009 Cali with 2009 leisure batteries.
Why are you wanting to change yours? Do they go flat very fast? Or you just want to buy new ones?

 

[Juzza]

I have a 2009 Cali with 2009 leisure batteries.
Why are you wanting to change yours? Do they go flat very fast? Or you just want to buy new ones?

I have a 2017 cali and replaced the batts this spring with The LA80 Vargas. They now last 3-4 days with full on use. The old ones hardly got the fridge cold before dying. The improvement is liberating when off grid

 

[happyjames013]

I have a 2009 Cali with 2009 leisure batteries.
Why are you wanting to change yours? Do they go flat very fast? Or you just want to buy new ones?

If your batteries are that old, chances are they’re worn out. As a rule of thumb lead acid last 3-5 years, AGM 4-7 and lithium from 10 to 15 years.
I’ve switched lithium and although the upfront cost is higher, they’re much better. They charge faster, you can use more of the capacity without damaging them and they’re lighter.

 

[jeff]

If your batteries are that old, chances are they’re worn out. As a rule of thumb lead acid last 3-5 years, AGM 4-7 and lithium from 10 to 15 years.
I’ve switched lithium and although the upfront cost is higher, they’re much better. They charge faster, you can use more of the capacity without damaging them and they’re lighter.

I have a 2008 California with original leisure batteries still working fine, they still last 3 days of grid.
Had original engine battery replaced a couple of months ago as it wasn’t charging properly but still started van.

 

[jts46]

My batteries were only lasting 4 hours hence the reason for change. Can’t grumble as 19yrs old

 

[happyjames013]

I have a 2008 California with original leisure batteries still working fine, they still last 3 days of grid.
Had original engine battery replaced a couple of months ago as it wasn’t charging properly but still started van.

As I said, rule of thumb. But, batteries, particularly lead acid batteries, degrade over time. So, to assess your batteries properly you’d have to monitor how they charge and discharge.
But if they work well enough for your use, then you don’t have a problem.