10/10/2026
Putting the caravan away for winter? Don’t forget the leisure battery.
Even when your caravan isn’t being used, alarms, trackers and other 12V systems can continue drawing power in the background. Left unchecked for a long period, that can leave the battery at a low state of charge and potentially shorten its useful life.
Before storage, check the battery’s condition, terminals and connections, and make sure it’s at the manufacturer’s recommended storage charge. For longer periods off the road, disconnecting the battery can also help prevent unnecessary drain, just remember this may disable alarms, trackers or other security systems, so check your caravan setup first.
Charge it. Check it. Maintain it.
A little attention now can make getting back on the road in spring much easier.