Last year my battery, which was fine, had to be replaced, as I was told the cold weather, and the fact my Motorhome hadn't been used for several months, had 'killed' it. Does anyone know the best way to keep it 'alive' this winter?

Denny, September 2009

options will depend on where its kept
you can get a small solar charger from screw fix that will keep it topped up if the van is left out side

ed T, September 2009

This from Wikipedia...

"""Battery Storage

Batteries should be monitored and periodically charged if in storage, to retain their capacity. Batteries intended to be stored should be fully charged, cleaned of corrosion deposits, and left in a cool dry environment. High temperatures increase the self discharge rate and plate corrosion. Lead-acid batteries must always be kept in a fully charged condition. the terminal voltage can be measured as an indication of state of charge. Batteries may be charged periodically by a constant voltage method, or attached to a "float" charger."""

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Peccavi, September 2009