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Ritar RA12-240A · Motorhome battery 12V 254Ah

Reference: BOL-RITAR-RA12-240A

Ritar RA12-240A: motorhome battery with 12 V and 254 Ah, measuring 522 × 240 × 224 mm.

Where the Ritar RA12-240A fits

The Ritar RA12-240A is made for the living area of a motorhome. Unlike the starter battery, it takes slow, deep discharges night after night.

The RA12-240A belongs to the Ritar RITAR RA range. See all Ritar batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Ritar RA12-240A

As the RA12-240A 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)
Ritar EV12-240AGM240 Ah522 × 240 × 224

Ritar RA12-240A vs EV12-240 and RA12-200A: differences

The real differences between the RA12-240A and the closest Ritar models:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Ritar RA12-240A (this one)254 Ah522 × 240 × 22443.7 kg
Ritar EV12-240240 Ah522 × 240 × 22465 kg
Ritar RA12-200A212 Ah522 × 240 × 22455.5 kg
  • Ritar EV12-240: 14 Ah less, the same dimensions.
  • Ritar RA12-200A: 42 Ah less, the same dimensions.

Inside the RA12-240A: AGM technology

Inside, the RA12-240A has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. It is fitted in cars with advanced Start-Stop and in deep-cycle equipment.

Before ordering the RA12-240A, check this

  • Length, width and height of the RA12-240A: 522 × 240 × 224 mm.
  • Your current battery should say about 254 Ah; a little more is also fine.

Ritar RA12-240A codes and part numbers

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the RA12-240A with these codes:

Commercial referenceRA12-240A
Terminal typeM8
Not to be confused withRitar RA12-200A (212 Ah), Ritar RA12-260A (274 Ah)

Frequently asked questions about the Ritar RA12-240A

Ritar RA12-240A or EV12-240?

Compared with the RA12-240A, the Ritar EV12-240 has 14 Ah less. With 254 Ah, the RA12-240A runs longer between charges than the EV12-240 (240 Ah). Both measure 522 × 240 × 224 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the Ritar RA12-240A weigh?

The RA12-240A weighs 43.7 kg. For reference, the Ritar EV12-240 (240 Ah) weighs 65 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Ritar RA12-240A?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Ritar EV12-240. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the RA12-240A.

Which charger does the Ritar RA12-240A 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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