How do I top up my leisure battery on the Beach?

Hi folks,

I&#;m really hoping that someone has the answer to this question because I&#;ve been waiting for an answer from VW for four months and I&#;ve a feeling they don&#;t know the answer. My question is, can I charge the leisure battery on my California Beach by using an external power supply? I know that I can top up the battery by driving along but I&#;m too afraid to connect a fridge if I&#;m not driving in case it drains the battery and I&#;m left unable to drive and top it up. I do not have an electrical connection on the outside. I do have a regular UK 3 pin plug socket on the base of my drivers seat though. If anyone can answer this I will be so happy.

Thank you

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Charging your vehicle&#;s battery is a much more efficient way of keeping your car running than jump-starting it once the battery has gone flat. It&#;s also much better for your battery in the long term.

Thankfully, with a battery charger to hand, it&#;s not too difficult to do it yourself. Just follow the simple steps below.

Check your charger

Always make sure you&#;ve read the operating instructions on your specific charger, and make sure that it&#;s fit for purpose.

If your vehicle has Stop/Start Technology, it will be fitted with either an EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) or an AGM battery (Absorbent Glass Mat), so you&#;ll need a smart charger to charge these types of battery safely.

Before you start charging, ensure the battery terminals are clean and free from corrosion. If not, clean the terminals before charging, as this helps to ensure a good connection.

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Get connected

With that prep work done, you can now connect your charger to the battery. Some manufacturers may advise disconnecting the battery during charging, so always check your owner&#;s handbook before you continue and follow their recommendations.

Ensure the charger is switched off, then you should connect the red positive (+) lead to the positive (+) terminal on your battery. Always connect the black negative (-) lead to the negative (-) terminal on the battery last. Ensure the charger is situated away from the battery and switch the charger on to commence charging.

Keep a close eye on the charger, and once your battery is fully charged, switch the charger off and disconnect it from the mains. Make sure you disconnect the negative lead first, then the positive lead last.

And that&#;s it. Your vehicle should be charged and ready to go.

If you need to charge your battery, you can find battery testers and chargers on the Green Flag Shop.

Scott Wilson is vehicle and customer data insight manager for Green Flag.

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