Leisure battery

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Inkiefingers
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Leisure battery

Post by Inkiefingers » Mon May 02, 2016 10:15 am

Hi, We have recently bought a Bongo with leisure battery installed, but the only thing this powers is the internal lights.
Can anyone kindly advise what else they run from their leisure batteries. I would ideally like to power the blinds, lights, rear 12v socket
and possibly the fridge from time to time when camping without a hook up. Thanks in advance. Any recommendations for auto electricians in
the Devizes / Wiltshire area would also be appreciated. :)
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cmm303
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Re: Leisure battery

Post by cmm303 » Mon May 02, 2016 12:14 pm

The 3 fuses / circuits at right end of top row in fuse panel by drivers right knee feed what you want. Fuses explained in this link
http://www.g8dhe.net/bwm/

Many LB split charge kits include fused wiring for changing up to 4 circuits. If yours does not then you would need to add this. Not so familiar with wiring in fridges. You do need a compressor type fridge to avoid flattening the battery in no time at all. Compressor fridges are still a significant drain but I think people can get by for a weekend. Longer with solar panels.
Chris with BertieB
'96 White unconverted AFT 2.5L Diesel 4WD
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