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Ritar RA12-230 · Motorhome battery 12V 244Ah

Reference: BOL-RITAR-RA12-230

Ritar RA12-230: motorhome battery with 12 V and 244 Ah, measuring 521 × 269 × 208 mm.

The Ritar RA12-230 at a glance

The Ritar RA12-230 is a leisure battery for motorhomes and caravans: it powers fridge, lights, water pump and heating for days without starting the engine. With 244 Ah, the RA12-230 runs the leisure loads for several nights depending on use.

The RA12-230 belongs to the Ritar RITAR RA range. The full range of Ritar batteries

Inside the RA12-230: AGM technology

The RA12-230 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 RA12-230 vs RA12-260A and RA12-240A: differences

What sets the RA12-230 apart from its neighbours in the Ritar range:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Ritar RA12-230 (this one)244 Ah521 × 269 × 20867 kg
Ritar RA12-260A274 Ah520 × 268 × 22570 kg
Ritar RA12-240A254 Ah522 × 240 × 22443.7 kg
  • Ritar RA12-260A: 30 Ah more, a different case (520 × 268 × 225 mm).
  • Ritar RA12-240A: 10 Ah more, a different case (522 × 240 × 224 mm).

Equivalents and alternatives to the Ritar RA12-230

We have no other battery with exactly the dimensions and polarity of the RA12-230. Browse the rest of our leisure batteries for motorhomes and caravans to compare close options.

Part numbers and codes for the Ritar RA12-230

The RA12-230 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceRA12-230
Terminal typeM8

Check this before ordering the Ritar RA12-230

  • Capacity of the RA12-230: 244 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
  • The RA12-230 needs 521 × 269 × 208 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.

Frequently asked questions about the Ritar RA12-230

RA12-230 or RA12-260A: which one suits me?

Compared with the RA12-230, the Ritar RA12-260A has 30 Ah more. With 274 Ah, the RA12-260A runs longer between charges than the RA12-230 (244 Ah). Mind the space: the RA12-260A measures 520 × 268 × 225 mm.

How much does the Ritar RA12-230 weigh?

67 kg, with 244 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Ritar RA12-260A (274 Ah) weighs 70 kg.

Which charger does the Ritar RA12-230 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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