New, low cost 100Ah 12V LiFePO4 battery !

rlw999 wrote:
Given the power density of batteries and the danger of a fire in an RV, I'd never buy a cheap off-brand.

The only reason I mentioned this battery is because it got a very high rating from Will Prowse. $399 100Ah 12V "Zooms" LiFePO4 Battery Review

If you have not seen any of his YouTube video you need to know that he has been evaluating and testing solar equipment for over 4 years. I trust his opinion.

rlw999 wrote:
Here's what happens when you puncture one (no explosion, but an impressive jet of flame): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07BS6QY3wI8

StirCrazy wrote:

The first test he did shorting the termanals, which did nothing aside from melt the termanals, would have caused a lead acid battery to expload.

Concur !

This is why a fuse should be as close as possible to the positive terminal on the battery and the positive post needs additional protection.