Lithium Ion Batteries. Who makes the best one?
There is a great quantity of batteries out on the market. Which ones have you used, or are using? What is good or bad about them?
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theoldwizard1 wrote:
trail-explorer wrote:
WIth a DC to DC Charger and upgraded cabling, yes.
Here's a few videos from a truck camper owner:
Truck to RV cabling upgrade
Victron Orion DC to DC Charger installation
The upgraded wiring is not necessary if you are using a DC to DC charger. The charger limits the voltage drawn from the vehicle and at the same time boosts any voltage lost in the stock wiring.
yes but this was showen to be at a cost of extra amprage draw on the inlet side. larger wiring did show to reduce the draw on the altanator for the same output. cant remember who posted it but a search should find it.
Stevephilh wrote:
I'm in solar and battery upgrade hell :)
Kind of decided to go with BB battery. Since my rig came with Zamp solar set up, it requires an adapter to use anything other than zamp solar panels.
There's a cheap and easy solution to the zamp plug:
iGreely Solar Panel to SAE Adapter
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07K8GMRDJ/- Philh,
Replace the ends on the Zamp wiring.
As to the battery--I see little reason for BB's prices. - I'm in solar and battery upgrade hell :)
Kind of decided to go with BB battery. Since my rig came with Zamp solar set up, it requires an adapter to use anything other than zamp solar panels. trail-explorer wrote:
WIth a DC to DC Charger and upgraded cabling, yes.
Here's a few videos from a truck camper owner:
Truck to RV cabling upgrade
Victron Orion DC to DC Charger installation
The upgraded wiring is not necessary if you are using a DC to DC charger. The charger limits the voltage drawn from the vehicle and at the same time boosts any voltage lost in the stock wiring.pianotuna wrote:
It is probably best to use a dc to DC charger for two reasons.
1. to raise the voltage to what the Li really wants.
2. to prevent too many amps from being drawn from the alternator.
IMHO, #1 is much more important than #2, but you get both with a DC to DC charger.- "Can a standard truck alternator or heavy duty alternator safely charge a lithium battery. Just curious"
I disconnected charging from the TV. I use solar or an AC to DC charger plugged into the truck's 120 volt system while driving. Generator is the fall back position. NamMedevac 70 wrote:
Yes a truck can charge a trailer battery with no issues.
Can a standard truck alternator or heavy duty alternator safely charge a lithium battery. Just curiousNamMedevac 70 wrote:
Can a standard truck alternator or heavy duty alternator safely charge a lithium battery. Just curious
WIth a DC to DC Charger and upgraded cabling, yes.
Here's a few videos from a truck camper owner:
Truck to RV cabling upgrade
Victron Orion DC to DC Charger installationNamMedevac 70 wrote:
Can a standard truck alternator or heavy duty alternator safely charge a lithium battery. Just curious
As usual, it depends. Most wiring for house batteries on towable RV's is small--that would limit the flow of current, thus protecting the alternator.
It is probably best to use a dc to DC charger for two reasons.
1. to raise the voltage to what the Li really wants.
2. to prevent too many amps from being drawn from the alternator.
My own alternator is a 2/3 1/3 duty cycle. So in an hour, full output for 20 minutes. I have seen over 70 amps going to flooded house batteries. I do have manual control of the charging in addition to relays. I am adding a dc to DC charger which will boost voltage and limit current.
