Help Me Please

[dean fisher]

Ive just been given a hiace which is going to be converted into a camper van ,,, my question is why has it got 2 12vlt batteries that are joined together,,

It has already got a Battery fitted for the interior light but i need the replace the main batteries ...

could anyone help with some info as to why there are 2

many thanks

dean

[Phoenix999]

It could be that the vehicle has a 24v starting system. The rest will run on 12v. My Land Cruiser had 2 large batteries and I am sure it was purely for the starting.... I think

[dean fisher]

thanks for that didnt think of that lol so it looks like im going to have to change both

many thanks

dean

merry xmas and a happy new yr to every one

[Phoenix999]

.... it looks like im going to have to change both ....

Please don't go and change them unless you have them tested first.... any decent garage will be able to load test them to see if the plates are ok. Sometimes a complete renewal of the acid with the cells being flushed can give extra life to a Battery as frequently there is sludge at the bottom of the cells which causes a short circuit. Ask an automotice electrician and maybe you can save yourself a few quid.

However if you are satisfied that the batteries need replacing then go for it. Good luck