The lithium battery for your Xplore caravan.
Xplore builds some of the lightest caravans in the UK, and every kilogram matters when your payload is tight. A TITAN drops into the same side locker as the factory lead-acid, gives you close to 100% usable capacity, and its weight saving puts kilograms back where they belong - in your gear, not your battery.
Xplore: lightweight adventure caravans from Consett
Xplore is made by Erwin Hymer Group UK in Consett, County Durham - the same factory as Elddis and Buccaneer. Where Elddis aims at mainstream family touring, Xplore is built around a different brief: the lightest possible caravan you can tow with a smaller car, equipped to a high specification and priced to be genuinely accessible. The 2026 XC range uses SoLiD construction - a fully structurally bonded body that Erwin Hymer Group UK developed in partnership with Henkel, making Xplore the only caravan brand in Britain to build this way.
The range runs to three models. The XC Lite is the smallest - a 4-berth compact at 5.54m with an MTPLM of 1,100kg. The XC Duo is a 2-berth at 5.87m and 1,150kg. The XC Quad is the largest at 7.38m and 1,380kg, with a retractable transverse double bed. All three are 2.18m wide and come with ATC stability control, WiFi, cycle rack and alarm as standard.
Unlike motorhomes, a caravan has no engine and no alternator. The leisure battery is the only on-board power source - charged on a serviced pitch via the mains hook-up, from roof solar on club sites or CLs, or via a gentle trickle from the tow car while on the move. That dependency makes the shift from lead-acid to lithium a meaningful upgrade rather than a marginal one. For a broader overview, the caravan battery guide covers the fundamentals.
Because the XC Lite and XC Duo sit under 1,200kg MTPLM, payload is the first constraint when choosing a battery. A typical lead-acid leisure battery at 85Ah can weigh around 25kg. A TITAN 100Ah weighs significantly less, which matters on a van where the difference between a comfortable tow and an overloaded one can be just a few kilograms. The weight saving is a practical argument for lithium on any Xplore, not just a feature list item.
Sizing a TITAN by Xplore model
A starting point by model and use. Payload is tight on the XC Lite and XC Duo - a lithium's weight saving is part of the reason to choose it here, so keep capacity sensible.
| Model | How it gets used | Good fit |
|---|---|---|
| XC LiteCompact 4-berth. MTPLM 1,100kg. Tightest payload headroom in the range - every kilogram counts. | Weekend touring, lights, fridge, phones, water pump | 100Ah |
| XC Duo2-berth. MTPLM 1,150kg. More layout space than the Lite; payload still worth watching. | Touring - lights, fridge, heating controls, water pump | 100Ah to 120Ah |
| XC DuoMotor mover fitted, or regular off-grid use on club sites and CLs. | Off-grid or motor mover use, longer stays | 150Ah |
| XC QuadLargest model. MTPLM 1,380kg. Most payload headroom in the range. | Touring with full onboard kit, motor mover | 120Ah to 150Ah |
These are starting points, not fixed rules. The honest figure comes from your own loads - total them in the battery size calculator. Measure the side locker including terminal height before ordering. Payload is tight on the XC Lite and XC Duo, so keep capacity sensible - a lithium's weight saving is a genuine benefit on these lightweight vans.
Where the leisure battery lives in an Xplore caravan
Xplore caravans use the same Erwin Hymer Group UK architecture as Elddis. The leisure battery sits in an external side locker - typically on the offside front of the van - rather than in an underfloor compartment. This is a dedicated battery compartment with access from outside. The locker is designed for a standard leisure battery form factor, but dimensions vary between models and model years, so always measure your own locker including the height available above the terminal posts before ordering.
The factory recommendation on Xplore is typically around 85Ah, dealer-fitted. A TITAN 100Ah uses a DIN leisure-battery case profile that fits the standard EHG side locker on most Xplore models. A 120Ah or 150Ah TITAN is physically larger, so measuring the locker is particularly important before stepping up in capacity. Include the height to the locker lid or any retaining bracket, and check that the terminal posts clear when closed.
The TITAN case is sealed to IP67, so it handles the damp, condensation and temperature swings that come with an exposed external locker without issue. The RJ45 comms ports drop to IP32 while a cable is connected - keep any plugged port clear of standing water. The DIN format case sits low and stable without rattling on road.
Charging the leisure battery in an Xplore caravan
A caravan has no engine, so there is no alternator. Charging comes from three sources:
- 230V mains hook-up via the onboard charger. This is the primary source on a serviced pitch. The onboard charger fills the leisure battery from the site's electric. TITAN recommends setting the charger to a lithium profile. Check your charger against the charger compatibility list to confirm it charges lithium correctly. Lithium charges considerably faster than the lead-acid it replaces - the battery is typically full before you are ready for your first morning out.
- Roof solar through an MPPT controller. Solar is the key charging source on club certificated locations and any site without electric. An MPPT controller extracts more from the panels than a basic PWM unit and is strongly recommended alongside a lithium battery. The solar sizing guide helps you match panel area to your load.
- Trickle charge via the 12S or 13-pin towing plug. While the caravan is being towed, the tow car sends a small charge through the 12S or 13-pin electrical connection. This is a maintenance trickle, not a fast charge - it keeps the fridge running and tops up the battery gently on the move. It is not a substitute for mains or solar, but it means you arrive at a pitch with a slightly fuller battery than you left home with.
Motor mover and lithium. If your Xplore is fitted with a motor mover, lithium makes a meaningful difference. Motor movers draw a large surge current to start the caravan rolling - a lead-acid battery that is even partially discharged can sag badly under this load, causing the mover to hesitate. A TITAN holds its voltage flat right through the surge, so the mover gets full power throughout the manoeuvre. Higher usable capacity also means you can pitch and reposition several times without worrying about the battery running low.
Winter storage. Caravans often sit unused for several months. Lead-acid batteries self-discharge and can suffer permanent capacity loss if left depleted. A TITAN has a very low self-discharge rate and tolerates long storage without degradation. The built-in low-temperature heater in the custom BMS means the battery charges safely down to -30C - so if you connect solar or mains during winter, it charges correctly regardless of the ambient temperature. Every TITAN carries a lifetime, fully transferable warranty.
