View Poll Results: Are you happy with your LiFePo4 Lithium battery system?
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I have a DIY built LiFePo4 battery bank and am happy with it.
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I have a Drop In Commercial LiFePo4 battery bank and am happy with it.
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I have a DIY built LiFePo4 battery bank and regret it.
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a Drop In Commercial LiFePo4 battery bank and regret it.
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I don't own a LiFePo4 battery but feel I must click on something.
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05-15-2022, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: SW Louisiana
Posts: 7,276
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Simple LiFePo4 Lithium battery poll?
This is a simple poll, it is primarily for those with Lithium batteries, I want to know if you regret buying them? I ask because when the topic of Lithium batteries comes up there are always those that say they are not worth it, ... these people also tend to be people that don't own them.
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2002 Safari Trek 2830 on P32 Chassis with 8.1L w/ 400 watts solar 420Ah LiFePo4
2017 Jeep Cherokee Overland & 2007 Toyota Yaris TOADs with Even Brake,
Demco Commander tow bar and Blue Ox / Roadmaster base plates
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05-15-2022, 11:40 AM
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Community Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Full timing
Posts: 3,062
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We don't have Lithium batteries yet, but in September we are installing a whole rig solar system for almost $20K. We will have 6 120-amp hour batteries with our system, for a total of 720-amp hours. So interested in this thread and hope others will talk about the batteries brand they have installed.
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2018 Road Warrior 427/2016 golf cart (gas) sold
2013 Can Am Spyder RT Limited
2017 Ram 3500 w/Aisin w/4:10
2 Dachshunds DJ (RIP 9-12-19) & Joey (RIP 5-14-21)
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05-15-2022, 05:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: NY State
Posts: 1,686
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I chose the last option, along with 2/3 of other respondents. I'm still laughing about you adding that choice to the poll!
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John
1976 Southwind 28', '96 Winnie 34WK,
2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus 40QDP
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05-15-2022, 05:59 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hamm2018
We don't have Lithium batteries yet, but in September we are installing a whole rig solar system for almost $20K. We will have 6 120-amp hour batteries with our system, for a total of 720-amp hours. So interested in this thread and hope others will talk about the batteries brand they have installed.
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I have 630 amps lithium, 3000w inverter, 1200w solar on the roof, and I love how my system functions. Its almost like being at home !
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05-15-2022, 06:01 PM
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Community Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Full timing
Posts: 3,062
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rtaggio
I have 630 amps lithium, 3000w inverter, 1200w solar on the roof, and I love how my system functions. Its almost like being at home !
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Solar Energy Systems in Nappanee, Ind. is doing our install. Batteries are their brand, Elevation with a 12 year warranty.
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2018 Road Warrior 427/2016 golf cart (gas) sold
2013 Can Am Spyder RT Limited
2017 Ram 3500 w/Aisin w/4:10
2 Dachshunds DJ (RIP 9-12-19) & Joey (RIP 5-14-21)
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05-15-2022, 08:57 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hamm2018
Solar Energy Systems in Nappanee, Ind. is doing our install. Batteries are their brand, Elevation with a 12 year warranty.
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I went with 2 315amp lithionics batteries
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05-15-2022, 09:06 PM
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#7
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Senior Member
Alpine Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Posts: 2,635
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I have 1050 Ah of Lion Energy Batteries wired in series/parallel in a 24V system. We also installed 1600W of Solar panels and dual 24-12/15 DC-DC converter/Chargers and dual Victron 3000W inverter/chargers.
I couldn't be happier with the Lion batteries, we've had them installed for a little over 2 years and we've never had any issues.
We rewired everything in the coach to run (including both AC units) whether we are plugged in or not.
This system has completely transformed the way we camp and we couldn't be happier.
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Paul & Jean
2001 Alpine 36FDDS (74291)-1600W Solar, 13,440Wh (525Ah @24V) LiFePO4
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Hemi)
2006 Alpenlite 32RL - Sold
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05-15-2022, 09:13 PM
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Registered User
Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 859
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I'm a DIYer fan myself 280ah battery for $650
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05-15-2022, 09:28 PM
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Community Moderator
Damon Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Clovis NM
Posts: 3,972
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I put in 3 200 amp Chinese Li batteries along with an inverter, which my rig didn't have. I really like it. We can run the microwave for supper and furnace and lights until morning with no issues.
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2006 Damon Daybreak 3276 35'with 5 Star Tuner. 3 200 Amp Lithium batteries and 2000 watt PSW inverter/charger. 2013 Elantra on a Master Tow dolly.
Retired USAF
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05-15-2022, 10:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California
Posts: 944
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My 560 AH DIY.
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2003 Country Coach Intrigue 36'
Cummins ISL 400
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05-15-2022, 10:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 96
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None of the above.
Don't have one yet, but it's going to be my next big purchase.
Also need to figure out a way to secure it,
because I ain't leaving a $1,000 battery on my
trailer tongue without locking it on there somehow.
I'd like to lock it in an insulated steel box.
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05-15-2022, 10:57 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 7
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I am starting simple, 1 100ah Lifepo4 battery moved to under the bed in my 5er. Added a DC to DC charger so I can charge up in a few hours of driving. Am planning a 2 week trip to daughters wedding in Arkansas and didn't want to worry about power while dry camping 4 days their and back. Will have full hooks ups once in Arkansas, but wanted no power shortages from an unknown aged lead acid rated at 84 ah, or 42 usable ah.
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Marc - Sunny Northern California
2013 Crusader 260 RLD
2012 Ram 2500 Laramie with CTD & 4:10 gearing
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05-16-2022, 07:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: SW Louisiana
Posts: 7,276
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zulu Kono
None of the above.
Don't have one yet, but it's going to be my next big purchase.
Also need to figure out a way to secure it,
because I ain't leaving a $1,000 battery on my
trailer tongue without locking it on there somehow.
I'd like to lock it in an insulated steel box.
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You might want to relocate the battery away from the tongue, LiFePo4 batteries prefer the same temperature ranges that humans do, and steel boxes can get VERY hot.
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2002 Safari Trek 2830 on P32 Chassis with 8.1L w/ 400 watts solar 420Ah LiFePo4
2017 Jeep Cherokee Overland & 2007 Toyota Yaris TOADs with Even Brake,
Demco Commander tow bar and Blue Ox / Roadmaster base plates
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05-16-2022, 04:41 PM
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#14
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 15,711
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I've 600ah lithium battery bank. Three 200ah Lifeblue batteries. Installed over 2 years ago. We drycamp often.
Pricey, yes. Especially 2+ years ago. But well worth it to me. Substantial dry camping experience improvement.
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The most talked about advantages of lithium batteries are capacity and longevity.
Less talked about, and not appreciated until having lithium batteries is the improved user experience when dry camping.
The bit higher voltage and very flat discharge curve keep the battery at 13+ volts most all the time. Plus they sag very little under heavy load. So the performance is consistent throughout the typical discharge cycle. Appliances and such in the coach just work better.
Lithium charge faster. Better usage of solar production, less generator run time, etc.
The BMS (battery management system) prevents damage to the battery. Overly discharging or charging, temperature excursions, etc. The BMS shuts down to protect the battery.
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Vince and Susan
2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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