Converted to Lithium-Ion be careful.
I know a few people have converted. This article although not truck camper specific warns of the dangers of unsupervised Lithium-Ion charging. https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Conceptio...
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The article doesn't mention lithium battery chemistries although the types of equipment used would indicate they are not LifePO4 which is heavy and bulky compared to other lithium batteries commonly found in the types of electronics described in the article.
The chemistry used in the RV industry is typically Lithium iron phosphate which is very stable and has a very low risk of fire. Between lithium battery chemistries there are different levels of safety and handling perimeters.
I also noted in MSIB linked in the OP article regarding this fire:
"Reduce potential fire hazards and consider limiting the unsupervised charging of lithium-ion batteries and extensive use of power strips and extension cords :h Always a good idea. Many lithium batteries have a high charging rate and power consumption to do so. I could see where several high draw devices plugged into an undersized extension cord could definitely heat things up.
Here is a short article on 5 common lithium battery types.
http://synergyfiles.com/2015/09/5-types-of-lithium-ion-batteries/
Lithium batteries are now a mainstay in the RV industry. Many manufacturers offering lithium solutions right from the factory. I have yet to hear of any causing a fire but again the chemistry used in these batteries are pretty bullet proof in terms of catching fire.
The chemistry used in the RV industry is typically Lithium iron phosphate which is very stable and has a very low risk of fire. Between lithium battery chemistries there are different levels of safety and handling perimeters.
I also noted in MSIB linked in the OP article regarding this fire:
"Reduce potential fire hazards and consider limiting the unsupervised charging of lithium-ion batteries and extensive use of power strips and extension cords :h Always a good idea. Many lithium batteries have a high charging rate and power consumption to do so. I could see where several high draw devices plugged into an undersized extension cord could definitely heat things up.
Here is a short article on 5 common lithium battery types.
http://synergyfiles.com/2015/09/5-types-of-lithium-ion-batteries/
Lithium batteries are now a mainstay in the RV industry. Many manufacturers offering lithium solutions right from the factory. I have yet to hear of any causing a fire but again the chemistry used in these batteries are pretty bullet proof in terms of catching fire.
