Although the road trip is a sign of adventure, it deserves a minimum of preparation so as not to find yourself on the side of the road without knowing where to go, or how to get there! Today we are going to talk about campervans, and more precisely about autonomy and battery!
Be independent on the road!
One of the big advantages of the camper van is precisely that it allows complete autonomy on the road. And nothing better than one camping car to walk the roads here and there. Although some vehicles are less equipped than others, the majority of campers have everything you need, including a bathroom, toilet, bedroom and even a kitchen. But to operate all this equipment, to be able to turn on the heating or even the light, it is important to have a good battery!
Why is a good battery important?
You’ll tell me, a battery recharges along the way… And that’s not wrong! But not all batteries are as efficient as each other! Some are more resistant to temperature changes, others are made to last, etc. It is therefore important before hitting the road for a road trip with your camper van, or even your camper van, to have the battery that corresponds to your needs !
A backup battery?
I would only advise you to have a second, so-called emergency, battery in your motorhome. On a road trip, it happens that you find yourself far from everything, in the middle of nature for example, and that the first gas station is miles away! If your vehicle no longer starts one morning, you will be very happy to have this emergency battery in your motorhome.
How to choose batteries?
In my opinion there are two important criteria to take into account. The type of battery to start with (gel battery, open lead acid, AGM or lithium ion), and secondly the lifespan of the latter. The battery must adapt to your needs, but also to your use. Finally, it must last, be aware that some batteries can last up to 15 years, while others last a maximum of 2 years.
Where to buy your camper van battery?
Finally, last step before hitting the road, buy the famous battery. And for that I recommend that you take a look at www.pilesbatteries.com where you will find many valuable tips in addition to the famous cesame! Of course you can always go to your mechanic, but not sure if he knows anything about road trips!
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