Looking for a post Christmas sale on Lithium batteries

[BigSwick]

who has a sale going on good quality lithium batteries?
I saw this one, but they don't have built in heaters, which I may not even need here in Florida...

https://dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-100ah-deep-cyle-lifepo4-marine-solar-battery/

[2Z_Bundok]

also am concerned with burning out my trucks alternator with charging the lithiums while traveling.

Valid! Charge Controller and Battery Management System needed to safely utilize long life potential of LiFePO4 cells.
Bad idea mentioned to use wire size to regulate electricity like a fuseable link! Controller modules add to cost and life of battery pack.

[deltabravo]

https://www.litime.com/ sale

[Grit_dog]

^So then recommend one instead of answering a question with a question and a bunch of jibberish….

[3_tons]

BigSwick wrote:

3 tons wrote:
OP says, “who has a sale going on good quality lithium batteries?”

There’re a number of variables to consider that impact quality - please clarify “good quality”…

3 tons

Something that will last 10+ years and be trouble free. what more could you ask for?

Well besides brand reputation, cell type (cylindrical, prism, pouch), cell grade (A, A-, B+, B), warranty, Bluetooth, internal BMS, internal heater, low-temp charger disconnect, all of these play a roll in the quality vs cost vs value quotient…

As with other battery types, to a large extent ‘trouble free’ depends on your knowledge and practice of how you manage LFP…

Having said that from my own perspective, with only a cursory amount of knowledge LFP’s (though different) are far more convenient and easier to live with than conventional wet-cells 🙂

3 tons

[2oldman]

BigSwick wrote:
Something that will last 10+ years and be trouble free. what more could you ask for?

Then I'm sure you're aware of not shopping on price alone.

[BigSwick]

3 tons wrote:
OP says, “who has a sale going on good quality lithium batteries?”

There’re a number of variables to consider that impact quality - please clarify “good quality”…

3 tons

Something that will last 10+ years and be trouble free. what more could you ask for?

[3_tons]

OP says, “who has a sale going on good quality lithium batteries?”

There’re a number of variables to consider that impact quality - please clarify “good quality”…

3 tons

[mkirsch]

Geo*Boy wrote:
I want to go to lithium for the weight savings, not getting any younger, also am concerned with burning out my trucks alternator with charging the lithiums while traveling.

If you are not burning out your truck's alternator charging the lead acid batteries in your camper, you won't burn out your truck's alternator charging lithium batteries.

[jaycocreek]

BigSwick wrote:
who has a sale going on good quality lithium batteries?
I saw this one, but they don't have built in heaters, which I may not even need here in Florida...

https://dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-100ah-deep-cyle-lifepo4-marine-solar-battery/

Ampere time 100ah lifepo4 with eve cells-$299
Redodo (Zooms) 100ah lifepo4 with Gangfeng cells-$299

I have two of the Redodo and couldn't be happier.

[time2roll]

2oldman wrote:

Geo*Boy wrote:
also am concerned with burning out my trucks alternator with charging the lithiums while traveling.

It's my understanding that if the charge wire is small, it can't carry amperage sufficient to do that.

+1
And there is a fuse on the wire if somehow the current gets too high.

[2oldman]

Papa_Wheelie wrote:
I could give a few pointers, but Will Prowse does it so much better on YouTube.

Will is calling inverters 'solar inverters.' I've asked why but no response.

"Offgrid Solar Inverter Buyer's Guide for Beginners"

[Papa_Wheelie]

I could give a few pointers, but Will Prowse does it so much better on YouTube.

[2oldman]

Geo*Boy wrote:
also am concerned with burning out my trucks alternator with charging the lithiums while traveling.

It's my understanding that if the charge wire is small, it can't carry amperage sufficient to do that.

[Geo_Boy]

I want to go to lithium for the weight savings, not getting any younger, also am concerned with burning out my trucks alternator with charging the lithiums while traveling.