What is a gel battery?

Gel batteries are characterized by low maintenance requirements and have a very high cycle life. They are therefore a real asset to the equipment and can easily cope with a higher current draw. The electrolyte is bound in a gel and additional lead plates are installed directly in the battery. This means that there are fewer problems with compatibility overall.

For this reason, the gel battery is definitely worth considering in terms of convenience and is ideal for regular operation. There are clear differences in the properties compared to the other versions. But how exactly does the gel supply battery compare to the AGM or wet-cell battery and how are the components characterized?

• Purchase costs

  As a rule, the purchase of a gel battery is relatively inexpensive. It also offers enormous convenience in terms of its service life and thus enables inexpensive yet effective use in daily operation.

• Leisure benefits

  Even if the lithium battery performs better in this respect, the gel battery is also quite impressive. With sufficient capacity, it is possible to ideally integrate the many areas of electricity use and create appropriate operation.

• Battery quality

  Although the capacity of a gel battery decreases significantly after around 1,800 cycles, it is still worthwhile due to the low purchase costs. We therefore offer high product quality for both low-cost purchases and more expensive variants.

• Charging the gel battery

  A special distinction is made in the area of charging. A gel battery should be charged up to 14.4 V. If the final charging voltage is not suitable for gel, full charging is therefore not possible or leads to overcharging. For discharging, you should then not exceed 50 %; only 30 % is better. You will find the right gel battery charger in our range.

What are the advantages of a gel battery?

The biggest advantage of the gel battery is its maintenance-free use. This means that the use of the battery does not involve a lot of effort, which means that the integration of the battery already makes a good contribution to ease of use. Compared to wet and AGM batteries, the gel battery is also characterized by noticeably more robust discharge properties and also reduces self-discharge. If power is to be drawn over a longer period of time, gel batteries are a good choice. They are leak-proof and impress with their convenient and appropriate implementation. Although the batteries are less able to deliver larger currents over a short period of time, they are more efficient and modern in the long term. This makes it possible to maintain the supply in the motorhome permanently and improve the structure.

Is the implementation of the batteries identical?

Each of the batteries we offer for vehicles and motorhomes differs in terms of capacity and dimensions. On this basis, we offer batteries with capacities between 80 and 100 Ah, but also larger versions with up to 300 Ah. In addition, most gel batteries are fully valve-regulated and enable efficient use in the power supply for electronics and other areas. A distinction should also be made in terms of size based on the available space. In smaller vehicles in particular, there is little space for the integration of a large battery, which is why the dimensions should be correspondingly smaller. However, with our high-performance VRLA technology, we offer a battery to suit every requirement and make it possible to decide on a suitable design for the correct supply.

How can the quality of the batteries be distinguished?

If you are looking for a suitable gel supply battery, the quality can usually be determined by the weight. The integrated lead plates in particular are a good way of doing this and make it possible to increase the durability and quality of the supply. When it comes to selecting a robust and high-quality battery, the weight of the design usually plays a major role. In most cases, the weight can be transferred to the lead content at this point, which indicates a high value. For this reason, you can always find the right supply battery in our store. We do not rely on cheap versions, but instead place our trust in high quality right from the start. This makes it possible to improve the supply in caravans or similar vehicles and to be on the safe side even when demand is high. If you are looking for a suitable and easy-to-use gel battery, you can rely on our offers for trouble-free equipment.

Is it possible to convert the vehicle to a gel battery?

AGM starter batteries are installed in many new vehicles. For this reason, it is not functionally easy to fully adapt the battery type and enable a conversion. It is important that the previous voltage remains the same and that the dimensions of the system are identical. If these requirements are met, a change is certainly possible. As a rule, however, such a change should be professionally assessed in advance in order to determine the effectiveness of the replacement and to be able to make predictions regarding performance. If there are no concerns, a gel battery can certainly help.

What type of battery is suitable for the motorhome?

So that you can always find the right battery for your caravan, you should subdivide the available categories and offers as precisely as possible. In addition to gel batteries, you will also find a large selection of AGM and wet batteries here, which is why a comparison in advance is definitely worthwhile. But what exactly are the respective advantages of the other battery types and which implementation stands out as a supply battery?

• AGM batteries

  Absorbent glass-matt batteries are a lead-acid design that lead to a controlled galvanic reaction. Although this also applies to gel batteries, these are basically an SLA production. The housing is completely sealed, which makes it difficult for acid to escape. Nevertheless, both components have a cycle-resistant basic structure and are therefore ideal for use as a supply battery. Even if the safety is enormous in this way, there are minor losses in terms of flexibility. For example, you should not install an AGM and gel battery in warm places to ensure smooth operation. This is the only way to prevent the loss of battery fluid, which is important for functional use.

• Lead-acid batteries

  Lead-acid batteries use liquid electrolyte. The variants generally have a higher capacity compared to the other battery types, as the housing offers significantly more space thanks to the economical design. This also has a positive effect on the service life of the wet-cell batteries, enabling safe and compact performance within the supply for the caravan. One disadvantage, however, is the open design. This makes it possible for unpleasant sulphur odors to be released, which should be dissipated as completely as possible in conjunction with the battery. If the batteries are integrated inside the motorhome, they can be drained directly and easily using integrated hoses. For this reason, opt for a simple and structured design in advance. If you are still considering whether a gel battery is the right purchase, you can always determine this based on the structure and condition of your motorhome. For example, if you want to integrate the battery in unventilated areas of the motorhome, you should not opt for a wet-cell battery. Therefore, opt for the purchase of a suitable battery for the power supply directly in our store and rely on our compact and extremely simple conversions.