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[Closed] what is draining my battery?

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don't use the van that often.... it was in the body shop last week getting the bumper repainted and i had to jump start it in order to get home. took a bit of a detour to get home (approx. 45 min journey).
gone out side today and the it won't start...

battery is approx 8 months old. no interior lights burning (they run off the leisure battery any how).

what could it be?


 
Posted : 06/11/2015 2:16 pm
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Are you sure its charging?
Check the voltage across the terminals and the output wire if you have access to a loop ampmeter


 
Posted : 06/11/2015 2:18 pm
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don't use the van that often
maybe batteries like to be used/kept fully charged?


 
Posted : 06/11/2015 2:19 pm
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dodgy/faulty wiring in your switch over kit

Dead battery

faulty alternator

faulty alarm/immobiliser.


 
Posted : 06/11/2015 2:21 pm
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Is it a camper with switchable power/batteries - check if the switch is on leisure or main for charging .


 
Posted : 06/11/2015 2:42 pm
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Also did they disconnect the battery to do the work? A dodgy reconnection is a possibility.


 
Posted : 06/11/2015 3:08 pm
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Check earth strap from the block.


 
Posted : 06/11/2015 7:33 pm