Electrical Charge on a new battery

[duncandonuts]

Hi guys, ive just bought a panda off Willy who installed a new battery.

Being a newbie, I was wondering if i have to charge the new battery, of will it be full when purchased?

Also wondering how I can check the charge of the battery as there is no control unit in the van (ive been spoilt as my Dove camper does).

Apologies for asking such simple questions but considering a caravan mover so this will be important as I dont want to kill the battery.

DuncanDonuts

 

[Bellbirdweb]

@duncandonuts its always best to fully charge a battery overnight when you first get it.

They are usually charged but do lose charge whilst sitting on the shelf.

 

[Axl]

Plug the Expanda into your house flick the battrey isloation switch on and let the Setec do the rest. If I dont use our van I make sure to plug it in every four to six weeks to ensure the battrey is always topped up.

 

[Bellbirdweb]

My van stays plugged in 24x7 when at home to keep it charged.

 

[jeff]

We plug ours in every month to keep it charged, or if I remember I run the generator to keep it charged

 

[Dobbie]

We always charge battery on 1st day of month for about 8 hours via setek when at home.

Dog also has heart worm pill on that day so one of us usually remembers particularly as both can cost money if we forget...then the dog's battery goes flat and the van gets heart worm and probably fleas.

 

[duncandonuts]

Thanx all.
Im getting a quote to install a 15 amp power point.

Will try not to swallow the worm tablets

 

[Axl]

This is what I brought as it was a cheaper option than having a 15amp socket put into the house also it is transportable for use elsewhere, http://ampfibian.com.au/product/mini/ you can get them cheaper on fleabay.

 

[Bellbirdweb]

This is what I brought as it was a cheaper option than having a 15amp socket put into the house also it is transportable for use elsewhere, http://ampfibian.com.au/product/mini/ you can get them cheaper on fleabay.

*Try posting a bit more so your post isn't boring*

 

[duncandonuts]

*Try posting a bit more so your post isn't boring*

The mini is not rated for outdoor use and the outdoor one is $270, which is about the same as getting the PowerPoint installed