We have a 2021 Tab 320 CS-S Boondock on order. Our dealer contacted us to see if we wanted to upgrade our standard battery. We are very interested in the Battleborn LiFePO4 Lithium battery, but the dealer said they do not install lithium batteries as an option. We are considering getting the standard battery, but then…
On further reflection ..... I have a Shumaker charger that works for my trolling motor battery and the stock battery in the trailer now (80 ah lead-acid). But it doesn't work with lithium batteries. I also have a 1.25 amp Battery Tender Plus that is good for long-term storage, but again, it won't work with lithium. Maybe…
The new convertor is pocket change ($200.00) compared to the Lithium batteries ($2000.00). I am upgrading my convertor to allow better bulk rate charging with the 2 x 6 volt AGM in our 400 but I am thinking pretty hard about a couple of Battleborn Lithium batteries in addition. Brad
I see a lot of people switching to lithium batteries on new(er) T@Bs. When we ordered our T@B I inquired about having a lithium battery installed. They said they wouldn't do it because it would void parts of my warranty. That being the case I've ruled out replacing with lithium until I'm out of warranty. So I'm wandering…
All the advantages of dual 6v batteries disappeared when lithiums came on the scene. A dual 6v was longer lasting, held more power, was a bit lighter, etc. A single lithiums can do all that, can be discharged lower, and have major weight savings.
To be fair, it was pointed out to me that if you are using a generator to recharge the lithium battery at a campsite (rather than solar) you might want a more efficient converter.
Yes, there is a 50 amp limit per 100 AH battery as per Battleborn. If I upgrade, I will have 2 x100 AH batteries, so I can charge at up to 100 amps. Battleborn also recommends model PD9160 which has the algorithm for Lithium. However, the 9260 has a pendant as mentioned previously that will allow me to force a bulk…
Susan, I camp in state parks with no hookups and also want to be able to use the fridge and have hot showers. So far, I’m adding a 100w portable solar panel to my setup. I’m about to replace the original battery with a SOK 100ah lithium battery. I was worried about finding a battery box to fit it but read that it’s not…
Thanks Denny for the specifics. I went to Jenn Grover's spreadsheet and have been investigating further. It looks like the fridge is the killer in terms of amps used. I think I'm going to make the investment and see how it goes. I'm already scheduled for a week long off-grid trip in July so I'm thinking the old cooler is…