LiFePo battery upgrade question
I ordered a 200AH LifePo battery to replace my two 100AH lead acid batteries and also a compatabile converter which takes care of charging the battery with shore or generator power but what about char...
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Teleman,
You Li batteries will not "like" life under the hood.
DC to DC are not happy about under the hood either.
I have a similar alternator. I deliberately chose a 20 amp DC to DC unit from Renogy.
If I were buying again, I might go to 40 amps, but only because it has a "link" that when removed puts it back down to 20 amps.
https://www.renogy.com/12v-20a-dc-to-dc-on-board-battery-charger/
Victron makes a similar more expense (but probably more reliable) unit. I suspect that if I had a "do over" I might go Victron.
You Li batteries will not "like" life under the hood.
DC to DC are not happy about under the hood either.
I have a similar alternator. I deliberately chose a 20 amp DC to DC unit from Renogy.
If I were buying again, I might go to 40 amps, but only because it has a "link" that when removed puts it back down to 20 amps.
https://www.renogy.com/12v-20a-dc-to-dc-on-board-battery-charger/
Victron makes a similar more expense (but probably more reliable) unit. I suspect that if I had a "do over" I might go Victron.
