[dazmond]

I've been using a numax 20amp charger for nearly 5 years now since I got my diesel heater installed.its been great but its just stopped working today!so I've ordered another one(arriving tomorrow)....

I have an old halfords charger but im not convinced it's going to charge 2 x 105ah leisure batteries in the next 16 hours!we ll see!

Worse case scenario is having to use cold water for tomorrow's work!

[NWH]

You want a C-Tek m8.

[NWH]

Why didn’t they suggest you have a mains charge system just plug in and go indoors.

[dazmond]

I use numax batteries so i use a numax charger....like I've already said its worked fine for 5 years but it's dead today

[NWH]

A lot of people recommend the C-Tek all the good Caravan places sell them if you were closer to me I’d drop it off to you only used mine a couple of times.

[windowswashed]

I've been using a numax 20amp charger for nearly 5 years now since I got my diesel heater installed.its been great but its just stopped working today!so I've ordered another one(arriving tomorrow)....

I have an old halfords charger but im not convinced it's going to charge 2 x 105ah leisure batteries in the next 16 hours!we ll see!

Worse case scenario is having to use cold water for tomorrow's work!

Halfords smart charger will do it in under 6 hours for one large leisure battery.

[AuRavelling79]

A lot of people recommend the C-Tek all the good Caravan places sell them if you were closer to me I’d drop it off to you only used mine a couple of times.

Agreed.

[dd]

c-tek is the best charger I have ever used

[Richard Groves]

Ctek . Mines permanently connected and built in to my pump box so it's a simple job of parking up each night and plugging in an extension lead.

[robbo333]

C-tek for me too.

[Splash & dash]

We have built in chargers in all the vans that are set up to the type of batteries we use , you don’t want a fast charge you want a slower variable rate charge this way tge batteries will last much longer , we just plug the vans in each night with a shore socket takes seconds , in the morning disconnect and off you go never have any prob change the batteries every 6-8 years .

[dazmond]

I've been using a numax 20amp charger for nearly 5 years now since I got my diesel heater installed.its been great but its just stopped working today!so I've ordered another one(arriving tomorrow)....

I have an old halfords charger but im not convinced it's going to charge 2 x 105ah leisure batteries in the next 16 hours!we ll see!

Worse case scenario is having to use cold water for tomorrow's work!

Halfords smart charger will do it in under 6 hours for one large leisure battery.

Mines an old halfords charger that I bought around 10 years ago for £40!it looks nothing like the new smart chargers.

I reckon the batteries still won't be charged after 16 hours!

[NWH]

I think the C-Tek charger I have was about £150 but like Splash does I plug in externally and just unplug after so many hours it’s done.

[Stoots]

I use this halfords one.

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/battery-maintenance/battery-chargers/halfords-smart-battery-charger-6a-496238.html

[KS Cleaning]

I think the C-Tek charger I have was about £150 but like Splash does I plug in externally and just unplug after so many hours it’s done.

So why does plugging in an immersion heater seem such an inconvenience to you? I’d imagine it’s the same procedure?

[Spruce]

Ordering a replacement is probably the best solution. I wouldn't be surprised if you find the reason why your previous one stopped working was because of a blown capacitor or capacitors.
They cost pennies to replace but you have to know what you are doing.

[NWH]

I think the C-Tek charger I have was about £150 but like Splash does I plug in externally and just unplug after so many hours it’s done.

So why does plugging in an immersion heater seem such an inconvenience to you? I’d imagine it’s the same procedure?

Err because that charger is sitting on the shelf in my garage and has been used a couple of times,I plug 🔌 my van in externally Grippa fitted all the gubbins behind my drivers seat etc in order for me to at my leisure just plug in from my outside socket.
I only have to charge my batteries every few weeks or so when I stick it on the drive,usually only for 5-6 hours.

[NWH]

I have a female socket on the side of my van like one of those fridge vans you see driving about.

[Jonny 87]

Ctek all the way.

They are so reliable, and help maintain the batteries better too.

[Clever Forum Name]

Yep deffo C tek

Hard wired charge leads into vans (well most of them) so it’s so easy to charge main battery and leisure if needed.