Actually LiFePo4 batteries and Lithium ion share many similarities. Lithium-ion batteries involve the movement of lithium ions between two electrodes in an electrolyte solution or gel. The difference is in the cathodes used. So a LiFePo4 battery is actually a type of lithium ion battery that uses a different cathode.
Why not? Many owners have lithiums in the trailers. There are a few things to get up to speed on.A lithium battery needs a higher "charging voltage" than a lead acid battery. The converter in your 2006 will not be able to "fully charge a lithium". It will most likely, bring it up to about 85 percent of "fully charged". For…
Interesting thread ..I am looking to switch to lithium and also do not want to change anything. Did anyone install a dc to dc converter from the tow vehicle battery to the trailer to charge while towing? There is conflicting stories about the necessity to do this. Thanks all! Brent
@idahoweedguy Many owners of "older" trailers have changed to lithium and have not changed anything else in the trailer, except maybe tweaking the settings of a solar controller.https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/11695/lithium-battery-and-converter-charger-advice-please/p1
I did not switch out the older WFCO converter on our T@B. Too many problems with the new "Auto Detect" WFCO. Not worth the money or the headaches. Instead I added a Victron Smart Charger to charge my lithiums when on shore power. It was cheaper than replacing the WFCO. I just switch the batteries out at the batteries and…
@Idahocamper I've read that for longevity, the best state of charge (SOC) for a LiFePO4 is 10% to 90%, so the old style converter would be a better option for keeping the internal chemistry healthy. We store our T@B with an older controller in a garage and hooked up to shore power, so the batteries are maintained in this…