Varta LA50 leisure and marine battery, rated 50Ah 12V 540A

Quick answer: Drivers and owners of boats and motorhomes know this one as the Varta LA50. Terminal position is the detail people most often forget.

Measurements, ratings and codes

Varta LA50 in everyday use

Motorhomes with roof solar may still run short in November when the days are short. Take the main leads from opposite corners of the bank so every battery shares the load. Lights that fade by midnight are a sign the domestic bank has lost capacity.

Same size and layout

Same format, different makers: these alternatives match the Varta LA50 in size and layout.

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Why choose the Varta LA50

Made for boats and motorhomes, the Varta LA50 powers lights, pumps and fridges far from shore power. Holding 50Ah, it keeps a fridge and lights going through a quiet night at anchor. Search Varta LA50 and you land on this page with the figures in plain view.

50Ah keeps the battery small, handy for tight trays.

Questions and answers

Make sure it fits your vehicle or equipment

• ✓ Grab a tape measure: 207 × 175 × 190 mm is what this case needs.
• ✓ Orientation matters: positive on the right-hand side on this model. Stand facing the long side with the terminals nearest you to compare.
• ✓ With 50Ah of capacity, hold it up to the figure on the outgoing unit or in your equipment manual.

Explore more

When the numbers match, the Varta LA50 can be ordered online at baterias.online in a few minutes. A minute spent comparing the label of your old battery avoids most mistakes.

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Care tips for AGM batteries

Tightly packed plates and mats give glass-mat batteries a sturdy inner structure. Low internal resistance lets AGM deliver strong bursts of current on demand. Replace an AGM battery whose case has bulged.