Exide EU72L: on-board battery for marine and motorhome use 72Ah 12V 640A
Code Exide EU72L, rated 72Ah 12V 640A. Built as a lead-acid battery.
- Volts: 12V
- Capacity, 20-hour rate (C20): 72Ah
- Starting power (EN): 640A
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 278 × 175 × 190 mm
- Battery technology: Lead-acid
Summary: Need a battery for boats and motorhomes? Consider the Exide EU72L, rated 72Ah 12V 640A. Owners usually check three things first: size, terminal side and starting power.
Technical figures at a glance
Exide EU72L in everyday use
Narrowboat crews rely on their batteries for days between charges. Check the mains charger setting each spring. Years of nightly cycling eventually take their toll on any leisure battery.
Exide EU72L: what it is and who it suits
Caravan owners often look up the Exide EU72L during spring preparations. Built with lead-acid technology, it suits installations where spills and fumes are unwelcome. Buying batteries online saves carrying heavy units along a pontoon twice.
72Ah puts it squarely in the middle of the range for boats and motorhomes. At 16 kg, it is light for its capacity.
Your questions answered
What does the Exide EU72L weigh in kilograms?
The weight is 16 kg. Heavier batteries generally contain more lead and active material.
What cranking current does the Exide EU72L deliver?
It delivers 640A. Compare with the value on your current battery; equal or higher is fine.
How do I compare size and polarity?
It measures 278 × 175 × 190 mm with positive on the left-hand side. If your current battery has the same size and layout, it will slot in and the leads will reach.
How should I store the Exide EU72L if I don't fit it immediately?
Yes. Store it standing up in a cool room and top it up after a few months of waiting.
Five checks for a perfect fit
- ✓ Rated 72Ah: check that the charger or alternator in your system can refill a battery of that capacity in reasonable time.
- ✓ Check the EN figure on your old label against 640A.
- ✓ Chemistry: lead-acid. Some vehicles and chargers are programmed for a specific type, so check before swapping.
Related products and ranges
A photo of the old label plus this page is all it takes to order with confidence at baterias.online. Not quite the right size? Have a look at other batteries for boats and motorhomes.
lead-acid: how it works
Wet lead batteries started engines long before the first motorway was built. Older cars without stop-start systems are happy with a standard lead-acid battery. Top up only with distilled water, after charging, never above the mark.
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BrandExide
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Product lineEXIDE Vintage
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Used forBoats and motorhomes
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Battery technologyLead-acid
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Nominal voltage12V
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Capacity, 20-hour rate72Ah
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Cold cranking current (EN)640A
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Length278 mm
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Width175 mm
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Height190 mm
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Weight16 kg
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Terminal polarityPositive on the left-hand side
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