TrinityUTT Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 So I'm taking my Ebuggy out and about at the weekend. I am currently only using NiMh batteries until i gain confidence and knowledge about the LiPo ones. Anyway I read somewhere that i should take a 12v leisure battery with me to charge my batteries. When i google these, all i see are car batteries. What do i need to buy? Thanks againYour resident noob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Look for a deep cycle caravan/leisure battery, I bought one from Halfords many years ago https://www.halfords.com/camping-leisure/caravan-motorhomes/electrical-power/halfords-leisure-battery-hlb681 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityUTT Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Look for a deep cycle caravan/leisure battery, I bought one from Halfords many years ago https://www.halfords.com/camping-leisure/caravan-motorhomes/electrical-power/halfords-leisure-battery-hlb681Ok so how do I then connect my mains charger to this?Sorry for stupid questions.I'm guessing thats how it works, Leisure batt to mains charger to batt pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioFish Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Some chargers (if not all) come with a 12vdc input battery straight to charger.Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityUTT Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Some chargers (if not all) come with a 12vdc input battery straight to charger.Sent from my LG-H870 using TapatalkOh like spade connectors from the mains charger to the leisure batt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityUTT Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 So dug out charger manual. The manual says exactly what you said, it comes with croc clips, except it doesnt. It comes with a 12v cigarette lighter attachment. Which is great but I can't use that lol. I'll see if i can find a different charger that will charge my batts and has croc clips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shudson Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 13 minutes ago, 1111 said: Just cut off the cig connector and buy some croc clips and solder them on. Dc is only if you don't have 220-240 available power source. I have never used DC. Alternatively, most car accessory shops sell cigar lighter sockets with crocodile clips on. If that is the charger you are going to use, why not just charge from your car - I assume you have one, as you really don't want to be humping a liesure battery about! Then just keep starting your engine occasionally, to ensure enough charge left to start your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Just get one of these for existing charger https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/carpoint-aux-lighter-socket-with-18-cable-batt-clamps-550775000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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