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Ritar RA12-200A · Motorhome battery 12V 212Ah

Reference: BOL-RITAR-RA12-200A

Ritar RA12-200A: motorhome battery with 12 V and 212 Ah, measuring 522 × 240 × 224 mm.

The Ritar RA12-200A at a glance

The Ritar RA12-200A is a leisure battery for motorhomes and caravans: it powers fridge, lights, water pump and heating for days without starting the engine. With 212 Ah, the RA12-200A runs the leisure loads for several nights depending on use.

The RA12-200A belongs to the Ritar RITAR RA range. The full range of Ritar batteries

Inside the RA12-200A: AGM technology

The RA12-200A is AGM: the electrolyte is absorbed in glass fibre mats, so it is sealed and spill-proof. It withstands many more cycles than a conventional lead battery, at the cost of being more sensitive to overcharging.

Ritar RA12-200A vs RA12-240A and EV12-240: which one to choose?

The real differences between the RA12-200A and the closest Ritar models:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Ritar RA12-200A (this one)212 Ah522 × 240 × 22455.5 kg
Ritar RA12-240A254 Ah522 × 240 × 22443.7 kg
Ritar EV12-240240 Ah522 × 240 × 22465 kg
  • Ritar RA12-240A: 42 Ah more, the same dimensions.
  • Ritar EV12-240: 28 Ah more, the same dimensions.

Equivalents and alternatives to the Ritar RA12-200A

As the RA12-200A is an AGM battery, we only list other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: neither an EFB nor a conventional battery can replace it.

ModelTechnologyCapacityDimensions (mm)
Fulbat FPC12-200AGM214.4 Ah522 × 240 × 224
Fullriver DCG200-12AGM200 Ah522 × 239 × 224

Ritar RA12-200A codes and part numbers

The RA12-200A is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceRA12-200A
Terminal typeM8
Not to be confused withRitar RA12-100A (106 Ah), Ritar RA12-240A (254 Ah), Ritar RA12-260A (274 Ah)

Before ordering the RA12-200A, check this

  • Your current battery should say about 212 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • The RA12-200A needs 522 × 240 × 224 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.

Frequently asked questions about the Ritar RA12-200A

Ritar RA12-200A or RA12-240A?

Compared with the RA12-200A, the Ritar RA12-240A has 42 Ah more. With 254 Ah, the RA12-240A runs longer between charges than the RA12-200A (212 Ah). Both measure 522 × 240 × 224 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the Ritar RA12-200A weigh?

The RA12-200A weighs 55.5 kg. For reference, the Ritar RA12-240A (254 Ah) weighs 43.7 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Ritar RA12-200A?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Fulbat FPC12-200 and Fullriver DCG200-12. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the RA12-200A.

Which charger does the Ritar RA12-200A need?

A charger with an AGM mode that limits voltage to about 14.4-14.7 V. Never an old unregulated charger: overcharging dries out an AGM beyond repair.

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