martinalanlee
Moominpig
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- T5 SE 140
Dear All,
The leisure batteries are just about dead on my Ocean TDI Auto T6.1 2022. I had a T5.1 for seven years before this without issue. I suspect the leisure batteries were shorted when the fridge (switching off randomly) was replaced under warranty, as that is when they stated to go downhill. The addition of a solar panel has help draw out the inevitable replacements, but the final trip on the first batteries is soon (~20% of normal run-time).
I have read many threads on upgrading and it would appear that the Varta LA80 AGM 840 080 080 are suitable, being of correct size with a slightly higher amperage 80 vs 75 XX. I am happy to install these myself electrically and mechanically having watched videos/ read threads/ looked at wiring diagrams. However, some threads suggest that the batteries need to be registered on the T6.1. Although there are different views. So, a couple of questions.
Many thanks in advance,
Martin
The leisure batteries are just about dead on my Ocean TDI Auto T6.1 2022. I had a T5.1 for seven years before this without issue. I suspect the leisure batteries were shorted when the fridge (switching off randomly) was replaced under warranty, as that is when they stated to go downhill. The addition of a solar panel has help draw out the inevitable replacements, but the final trip on the first batteries is soon (~20% of normal run-time).
I have read many threads on upgrading and it would appear that the Varta LA80 AGM 840 080 080 are suitable, being of correct size with a slightly higher amperage 80 vs 75 XX. I am happy to install these myself electrically and mechanically having watched videos/ read threads/ looked at wiring diagrams. However, some threads suggest that the batteries need to be registered on the T6.1. Although there are different views. So, a couple of questions.
- Do they really need to be registered, or is this just desirable?
- How is this done? I can’t see any information on what I would need (tools and process) to do to change the coding.
Many thanks in advance,
Martin
