RV Batteries - Lithium as Option
I've read enough to develop questions I can't seem to find the answers to, so I'm here once more to soak it in. I've had some concerns that the current and original batteries on my Class A might ne...
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First, the dilemma, then the answer... My dilemma came about regarding dimensions.
Initially, it appeared I would have trouble fitting them in, because the dimensions of the Li were larger than the battery tray - too long by about 3". Even with the 100Ah, I could only get 3 in, length-wise front-to-back, to replace my 4 flooded jars. That meant removing the tray, having it modified to fit the new Li's. Then I remembered something... these Li's can pretty much be positioned any way one chooses, absent upside down, so I measured the battery compartment, and discovered I have about 20 1/2 inches of height open to me, and at 19.1/16", standing both of the 200Ah I wanted on end, wired in parallel, they would fit just fine, as long as they were strapped down and secured to the tray... I would then have 400Ah at the core of the system.
Does anyone see an issue with this approach?
Initially, it appeared I would have trouble fitting them in, because the dimensions of the Li were larger than the battery tray - too long by about 3". Even with the 100Ah, I could only get 3 in, length-wise front-to-back, to replace my 4 flooded jars. That meant removing the tray, having it modified to fit the new Li's. Then I remembered something... these Li's can pretty much be positioned any way one chooses, absent upside down, so I measured the battery compartment, and discovered I have about 20 1/2 inches of height open to me, and at 19.1/16", standing both of the 200Ah I wanted on end, wired in parallel, they would fit just fine, as long as they were strapped down and secured to the tray... I would then have 400Ah at the core of the system.
Does anyone see an issue with this approach?
