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CraigRRS

Member Since: 20 Jul 2011
Location: Aberdeen
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2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

Disconnect Battery - Offshore Worker

Hi Folks!

I work offshore on a 3/3 rotation, i recently bought a RRS and it will be kept in the garage

I notice in the users manual there is a procedure for disconnecting the battery

I take it there should be no issued with me doing this?

I've ran out of time to buy a trickle charger and leave tonight

I've got a feeling if i arrive back in 3 weeks the battery MAY be flat

All opinions welcome!

Craig

Mon Aug 08 2011 2:05pm

chris mc

Member Since: 03 Sep 2010
Location: Dundee
Posts: 950

2011 Range Rover Sport TDV8 Autobiography Stornoway Grey

Hi Craig,

I leave mine all the time when i go offshore, no issues what so ever mate. Car starts fine with no problems at all, even after 3 weekers.

You shouldn't have an issue with it.

Chris

Mon Aug 08 2011 2:13pm

rabbutler

Member Since: 11 Dec 2009
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 187

2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Alaska White

Battery disonnected, will this not prevent the alarm from activating? 2010 Alaska white 3.6TDi v8, heated steering wheel, Ipod connection, Aribica extended leather, Digital TV, voice activation, privacy glass, Dynamic pack
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Mon Aug 08 2011 2:19pm

Endjin

Member Since: 22 Jun 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 2087

I agree with Chris, 3 weeks should be fine. I never had a problem leaving mine for that sort
of period (although it's only been a few times). I have heard some horror stories with trickle chargers though, causing fires mainly. I'm sure there will be some folks on here that could advise on what types to buy and what to stay clear of. 2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
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Mon Aug 08 2011 4:15pm

Supacat

Member Since: 21 Feb 2009
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 497

2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

I use a CTEK 3600 on a 1800 petrol engine and it is the best charger I have ever had. car is used only every couple of weeks on average and can sit in the garage for 4 to 6 weeks at a time.

Sat Aug 13 2011 2:44pm

JoeRRS

Member Since: 04 Feb 2011
Location: Eaglescliffe
Posts: 217

A bit off topic but who do you guys work offshore for?

Sat Aug 13 2011 9:51pm

chris mc

Member Since: 03 Sep 2010
Location: Dundee
Posts: 950

JoeRRS wrote:
A bit off topic but who do you guys work offshore for?

I work for myself but sub contract to a company called IES a lot.

Sat Aug 13 2011 10:03pm

Zermatt Vulgaris

Member Since: 15 Jul 2011
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 278

2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

done over 5 weeks on rota with the Disco on the drive at times at minus 18 degc ... it will hack 3 weeks no sweat 2011 MY- RRS HSE - Zermatt -Ebony-Piano .... its a monochrome world

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Sat Aug 13 2011 11:24pm

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