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Ritar RA12-260A · Motorhome battery 12V 274Ah

Reference: BOL-RITAR-RA12-260A

Ritar RA12-260A: motorhome battery with 12 V and 274 Ah, measuring 520 × 268 × 225 mm.

The Ritar RA12-260A at a glance

The Ritar RA12-260A is a leisure battery for motorhomes and caravans: it powers fridge, lights, water pump and heating for days without starting the engine. Unlike the starter battery, it takes slow, deep discharges night after night.

The RA12-260A belongs to the Ritar RITAR RA range. More Ritar batteries

What it means that the RA12-260A is AGM

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

The real differences between the RA12-260A and the closest Ritar models:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Ritar RA12-260A (this one)274 Ah520 × 268 × 22570 kg
Ritar RA12-230244 Ah521 × 269 × 20867 kg
Ritar RA12-240A254 Ah522 × 240 × 22443.7 kg
  • Ritar RA12-230: 30 Ah less, a different case (521 × 269 × 208 mm).
  • Ritar RA12-240A: 20 Ah less, a different case (522 × 240 × 224 mm).

Equivalents and alternatives to the Ritar RA12-260A

No other reference in the catalogue fully matches the dimensions and polarity of the RA12-260A; you will find the closest ones among our leisure batteries for motorhomes and caravans.

Ritar RA12-260A codes and part numbers

The RA12-260A is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceRA12-260A
Terminal typeM8
Not to be confused withRitar RA12-200A (212 Ah), Ritar RA12-240A (254 Ah)

Before ordering the RA12-260A, check this

  • Your current battery should say about 274 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • Length, width and height of the RA12-260A: 520 × 268 × 225 mm.

Frequently asked questions about the Ritar RA12-260A

Ritar RA12-260A or RA12-230?

Compared with the RA12-260A, the Ritar RA12-230 has 30 Ah less. With 274 Ah, the RA12-260A runs longer between charges than the RA12-230 (244 Ah). Mind the space: the RA12-230 measures 521 × 269 × 208 mm.

How much does the Ritar RA12-260A weigh?

The RA12-260A weighs 70 kg. For reference, the Ritar RA12-230 (244 Ah) weighs 67 kg.

Which charger does the Ritar RA12-260A 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.

Other options if you are unsure about the RA12-260A

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