Novice needs help with battery problems!

Submitted: Friday, Apr 10, 2009 at 00:28
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Hi,

I have come to WA and and have bought a 02 Toyota HiAce campervan. The van is great but it's my fridge/battery I'm having trouble with!

The fridge is an Engel (2 way) running off a large marine/rv battery. How long should I expect to be able to run the fridge & lights off the battery alone without driving? I thought I might get away with a couple of days when wild camping but it doesn't seem so... I haven't a clue really and am wondering how long I should be able to run fridge (and 1 light for 2-3hrs per night) before I completely drain the battery?

Is there some way I can test/check to see what charge is left in it every day? There is no zig unit in the van just a few fuses and a relay in the aux battery compartment.

I have run the battery down again and no amount of driving seems to charge it

Thanks
Liam
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