Are lithium batteries worth the cost?
I can carry two group 29s in my AF1150. Are they worth it?
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Substantially increased usable energy in the same footprint, a fraction of the weight, and many times the cycle life. Whether or not it is worth the investment depends on your individual usage. If you're boondocking extensively, they're absolutely worth it.
I believe that people who advocate against LiFePO4 specifically, are those who have never used them or who don't have a camping style appreciable to them.
As noted elsewhere in this thread, charging them below freezing can be an issue. The battery bay on your AF1150 will not provide a lot of insulation, so you would want to invest in batteries that have built in heaters. It easily mitigates the issue.
Also, as you scale up bank size, Lithium becomes the only way to go due to space/weight -- but it doesn't sound like you're considering more than the two drop-ins at the moment.
I believe that people who advocate against LiFePO4 specifically, are those who have never used them or who don't have a camping style appreciable to them.
As noted elsewhere in this thread, charging them below freezing can be an issue. The battery bay on your AF1150 will not provide a lot of insulation, so you would want to invest in batteries that have built in heaters. It easily mitigates the issue.
Also, as you scale up bank size, Lithium becomes the only way to go due to space/weight -- but it doesn't sound like you're considering more than the two drop-ins at the moment.
