Upgraded to 4x100ah lithium batteries + inverter

[ependydad]

In preparation for being able to boondock, I started to convert my RV park queen to be better equipped to be able to go without hookups. I just finished the biggest part- installing 4 Battle Born Lithium drop-in batteries, a Victron battery monitor, and a Xantrex 1000W inverter (as well as fuse, disconnect, and circuit breaker). Between the batteries are 1/0 awg cables; between the batteries and components are 2/0 awg cables; and finally the inverter is wired up with 2awg cables (it came with the inverter when I bought it).

I posted info on my FB page (you don't need Facebook to see it) at:
https://www.facebook.com/LearnToRV/posts/1446692428731506

And I have a real awkward video of me talking through it at:
https://youtu.be/sF9N7XK7WJM

I also have a full parts breakdown of everything I used at:
http://bit.ly/battery-inverter-upg

Hope that is interesting to someone. 🙂

(Yes, I know lithium batteries are stupidly expensive- for me their benefits vs. AGM batteries outweighed their cost.)

[htwheelz67]

I've been looking at this myself, yes the initial investment is way more but when you factor the life of the LION batts, the fact that you can discharge them 100%, the weight and space savings,how quickly they charge, when you compare everything "apples to apples" the LION batts are much cheaper per amp hour than lead acid or AGM's. You just have to pay for it upfront, kinda like paying for a diesel vs gas up front.
I am seriously considering them for my TH especially after installing a residential fridge and PSW inverter.

[profdant139]

Some folks buy expensive sports cars or jewelry -- other folks buy lithium batteries.

Personally, I would prefer amazing batteries to almost any other form of indulgence. Well done!