2007 T@B Dutchman Battery Change

LuckyLou
LuckyLou Member Posts: 1
in Battery/Electrical & Solar
Hi, I have an older T@B and both Lead batteries are not charging over 10V. I have read that these batteries feed each other and that is why there are two. I am considering getting 1 Lithium 

Power Queen 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery BCI Group 24 Lithium Battery, Deep Cycle Battery with 100A BMS.

I don't have solar so I am wondering is this a simple plug & play or will I need to make any power conversions of any kind? 
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  • elbolillo
    elbolillo Member Posts: 560
    More than likely your converter is not designed for charging LiFePO4 batteries. It should be able to partially charge the battery. In this case a portable lithium charger can be used to charge the battery fully.

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  • AnOldUR
    AnOldUR Member Posts: 1,744
    … or if you have solar that will top it off.
    Stockton, New Jersey
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
    edited July 2025
    @LuckyLou Perfect time to change out to lithium.  The converter is designed to only charge lead acid batteries.  It will charge lithium to about 80%.  As elbolillo noted, a portable charger is necessary as lithium batteries must be occasionally charged to 100% for cell balancing, though should not be kept at 100% for long periods of time.  If the Power Queen does not have a viewable BMS gauge, you will need to measure state of charge.  Voltage is not a good indicator.
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