Thanks. Camping in Michigan. And yup.. power went out, and our battery only held for 1 hour, keeping the dometic fridge cold. Going shopping this morning. For a battery and cold milk.
Since RV batteries are the topic, quick and maybe a dumb question.. My small travel trailer has a 4 LED style battery monitor from the factory. Does it adjust for the 50% discharge with a lead acid battery? I mean, if one bar is left lit, does that mean you are close to 50%, or does it mean you just ruined your battery because it is at 15-20%????
Great info on the lithium and active balancing. Thinking of changing to lithium. I have 2 solar collectors on the roof that keep my lead acid charged. But I tested my battery and it dropped just by putting on lights in the rv. Thanks for all the info.
We keep our travel trailer at a seasonal campground or visit state parks The only time we're using the battery not hooked up to either shore power or the tow vehicle is to lower/raise tongue jack or to open/close the slide out. What sort of maintenance should I expect with a battery being used so little?
My recent issue with my single 100ah battleborn lithium battery is that it was sold as a drop in “plug and play” for my house battery. It worked great for about a year, and then then BMS would trip when attempting to start my 4k generator. Battleborn’s chart claims it can spike and start my 4k generator, but after a relatively short time, it did not have enough power to cycle the starter. I called Battleborn and they said, yeah, that surge spike spec shouldn’t have been on the sheet (they were actually surprised when I pointed it out). Not sure if they’ve updated this, but it’s a major flaw with this setup if you’re only running one 100ah battery.
Question: I have 4 - 6-volt golf cart flooded batteries in series and Parrell to give me 12 volts. All the same year. 2019. One seems to boil over a little. Voltage is good. They stay around 6.70 while plugged in to shore power. New converter in the rv to upgrade it. Any idea why this is happening? You do a great job making people like me understand your tech tips. very knowledgeable. Thank you.
Thanks for a very informative lesson. I do have a question about whether or not one needs to be as concerned about balancing AGM batteries the same as you do with LiFePo batteries? If so, what equipment is used to monitor multiple batteries and ensure that they're balanced? Thanks again!
I guess, I'm just a lazy person on a budget ( can't afford Lithium). We decided to stay with a AGM battery ( to lazy to mess with water), so far the only place we have boondocked have been Walmart, Sams, and couple Harvest Host. And in ten years ( lithium battery) we will be our 80's probably out of the RV business lololo. Ps As always great Video.
I bought a brand new Jayco trailer. the problem. When I took it home. the next morning, the battery was dead. I plugged into my Tahoe to take it to the dealer the next day. I charged the batter up first. The next morning, not only was the trailer battery dead, my Tahoe battery was dead. It is at the dealer....for at least 7 weeks, to fix the problem...really... 7 weeks?? What do you think is wrong with that battery?
I watched a bunch of your videos concerning lithium. Things like convertor only charges to 80%. Change to an inverter to max charge to 100. And solar can top off because of the 14.6 charge availability. But my question comes from the truck side. I know an alternator puts out 14.4 (average). Does the truck have the same effect as the solar. Or do I need a compatible component for lithium between my truck and the lithium batteries?
Should I leave solar always on charging lithium battery bank while in storage where I lose about 1.5% nightly or should I turn off solar and back on when battery bank down to 80-90%? Is my current daily solar charge from 98.5% up to 100% considered a “cycle”?
With a lead acid battery, is it better to leave it plugged in to shore power constantly or should I kill shore power daily to allow the battery to discharge a bit but no more than 50%?
I have 2 deep cycle lead acid batteries hooked up to an 80W solar panel controlled with Go Power Controller. Its the stock setup with the Surveyer Legend 240BHLE. Can I simply swap out the batteries with two 100ah lithium batteries, hooked up in parallel for 200ah, and switch the controller settings to lithium? I dont need to run large appliances. I have a generator for that. However, I think 80w solar won't be enough to charge 200ah from 90% discharge. I could probably get away with one lithium 100ah. That would be better than 2 lead acid batteries 200ah considering lithium can be more than 90% discharged.
Here's a stupid question but do the batteries in this act as caps? That is, do they help clean voltage coming in from the invertor in the same way a battery smooths voltage before hitting the ECM/BCM/TCM in a car? My feeling is no, but the reason I ask is because frankly, I don't need the battery for anything expect for maybe the radio memory and occasional light while in storage. Since it only runs my 12 volt side, I RARELY see a reason to have it at all. It ONLY runs my lights, radio, and a couple USB ports that I added. Fridge, microwave, TV, etc are all 120VAC. Unless my battery has been dead from the get-go and it should be able to handle a 120VAC load, I don't understand the hype of having them really.
If you replace your batteries with lithium (ie. 2 100 AH) can those batteries still be used to start my 5000w Onan onboard generator? read conflicting reports on using lithium as starting batteries but does the generator count as using it as a starting battery
So the generator starts off the HOUSE battery not a starter battery. 1 lead acid battery is typically what starts it. A lithium battery can easily start the genny.
Todd, how about lithium batteries for our towing truck vehicles? My lead acid batteries just gave up the ghost last week. I’m having an issue finding a set of decent AMG batteries
@@judysuprtrkr3423 in favor of Lithium batteries? I wonder what the plan for cold climate charging is? I did find two AMG batteries last week, but I had to drive 50 miles to an AutoZone to get them.
I assume the voltage drop is not under load, but was the drop before the solenoid or after (input side of solenoid or output side?) sounds like a bad solenoid if after, loose connection if before.
Every time Todd says precipitously, take a drink
Thanks. Camping in Michigan. And yup.. power went out, and our battery only held for 1 hour, keeping the dometic fridge cold. Going shopping this morning. For a battery and cold milk.
Same here 3 weeks ago, up in the old UP,,, coool
Thank you. Great information. One of the best explanations I have seen.
Since RV batteries are the topic, quick and maybe a dumb question.. My small travel trailer has a 4 LED style battery monitor from the factory. Does it adjust for the 50% discharge with a lead acid battery? I mean, if one bar is left lit, does that mean you are close to 50%, or does it mean you just ruined your battery because it is at 15-20%????
Great info on the lithium and active balancing. Thinking of changing to lithium. I have 2 solar collectors on the roof that keep my lead acid charged. But I tested my battery and it dropped just by putting on lights in the rv. Thanks for all the info.
Hello from Chesapeake, VA.
We keep our travel trailer at a seasonal campground or visit state parks The only time we're using the battery not hooked up to either shore power or the tow vehicle is to lower/raise tongue jack or to open/close the slide out. What sort of maintenance should I expect with a battery being used so little?
My recent issue with my single 100ah battleborn lithium battery is that it was sold as a drop in “plug and play” for my house battery. It worked great for about a year, and then then BMS would trip when attempting to start my 4k generator. Battleborn’s chart claims it can spike and start my 4k generator, but after a relatively short time, it did not have enough power to cycle the starter. I called Battleborn and they said, yeah, that surge spike spec shouldn’t have been on the sheet (they were actually surprised when I pointed it out). Not sure if they’ve updated this, but it’s a major flaw with this setup if you’re only running one 100ah battery.
Great information. So if i do go to lithium battery then i aslso need to change my converter.
Question: I have 4 - 6-volt golf cart flooded batteries in series and Parrell to give me 12 volts. All the same year. 2019. One seems to boil over a little. Voltage is good. They stay around 6.70 while plugged in to shore power. New converter in the rv to upgrade it. Any idea why this is happening? You do a great job making people like me understand your tech tips. very knowledgeable. Thank you.
Wow really great information. I know my acid battery was bad when it smell like rotten eggs 😂
Thanks for a very informative lesson.
I do have a question about whether or not one needs to be as concerned about balancing AGM batteries the same as you do with LiFePo batteries? If so, what equipment is used to monitor multiple batteries and ensure that they're balanced?
Thanks again!
I guess, I'm just a lazy person on a budget ( can't afford Lithium). We decided to stay with a AGM battery ( to lazy to mess with water), so far the only place we have boondocked have been Walmart, Sams, and couple Harvest Host. And in ten years ( lithium battery) we will be our 80's probably out of the RV business lololo. Ps As always great Video.
I bought a brand new Jayco trailer. the problem. When I took it home. the next morning, the battery was dead. I plugged into my Tahoe to take it to the dealer the next day. I charged the batter up first. The next morning, not only was the trailer battery dead, my Tahoe battery was dead. It is at the dealer....for at least 7 weeks, to fix the problem...really... 7 weeks?? What do you think is wrong with that battery?
Very nicely presented.
Great info
I watched a bunch of your videos concerning lithium. Things like convertor only charges to 80%. Change to an inverter to max charge to 100. And solar can top off because of the 14.6 charge availability. But my question comes from the truck side. I know an alternator puts out 14.4 (average). Does the truck have the same effect as the solar. Or do I need a compatible component for lithium between my truck and the lithium batteries?
I have a question.??
Can i switch from a deep cycle to a lithium batter. Do i just put a lithium battery in. And all will be fine??
Great information. Thank you
i put a lithium battleborne in place of a agm and it burned up my converter how do i fix that issue?
Should I leave solar always on charging lithium battery bank while in storage where I lose about 1.5% nightly or should I turn off solar and back on when battery bank down to 80-90%? Is my current daily solar charge from 98.5% up to 100% considered a “cycle”?
With a lead acid battery, is it better to leave it plugged in to shore power constantly or should I kill shore power daily to allow the battery to discharge a bit but no more than 50%?
can you replace with a lithium battery without upgrading your charge controller and inverter?
I have two 6 volt AGM battgeries.
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Reasons I have 12 200 ah lithium batteries in a 3P 4S configuration 600 ah bank
My RV engine light comes on when I turn on my house batteries and my generator do I need to replace my engine RV battery
Hello my new coach batteries are not maintenance free. Any tips or special tools to help top up electrolyte with ease?
Gloves, glasses and a flat head screwdriver. The caps are pressed into place they just need to be pruned open with ease.
I have 2 deep cycle lead acid batteries hooked up to an 80W solar panel controlled with Go Power Controller. Its the stock setup with the Surveyer Legend 240BHLE. Can I simply swap out the batteries with two 100ah lithium batteries, hooked up in parallel for 200ah, and switch the controller settings to lithium? I dont need to run large appliances. I have a generator for that. However, I think 80w solar won't be enough to charge 200ah from 90% discharge. I could probably get away with one lithium 100ah. That would be better than 2 lead acid batteries 200ah considering lithium can be more than 90% discharged.
Yes
Good info. How about the RVers who always plug in or the ones who stay permanently parked plug in? Maybe a topic for another video.
I agree
Here's a stupid question but do the batteries in this act as caps? That is, do they help clean voltage coming in from the invertor in the same way a battery smooths voltage before hitting the ECM/BCM/TCM in a car? My feeling is no, but the reason I ask is because frankly, I don't need the battery for anything expect for maybe the radio memory and occasional light while in storage. Since it only runs my 12 volt side, I RARELY see a reason to have it at all. It ONLY runs my lights, radio, and a couple USB ports that I added. Fridge, microwave, TV, etc are all 120VAC.
Unless my battery has been dead from the get-go and it should be able to handle a 120VAC load, I don't understand the hype of having them really.
Do you always camp with your RV plugged in to shore power?
If you replace your batteries with lithium (ie. 2 100 AH) can those batteries still be used to start my 5000w Onan onboard generator? read conflicting reports on using lithium as starting batteries but does the generator count as using it as a starting battery
So the generator starts off the HOUSE battery not a starter battery. 1 lead acid battery is typically what starts it.
A lithium battery can easily start the genny.
Do I need to change my converter when going from AGM to lithium and why?
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How can I calculate how long a tank(s) of propane will last?
If you are full time stationary plugged into power, how do you know how many cycles the battery has gone thru? Thanks
Probably very little. Your converter is doing most of the work if you stay plugged in.
Would being plugged in to shore power for months weaken the battery? Should someone plugged in for extended periods unplug periodically?
Todd, how about lithium batteries for our towing truck vehicles? My lead acid batteries just gave up the ghost last week. I’m having an issue finding a set of decent AMG batteries
I heard their going to stop making AMG Batteries?
@@judysuprtrkr3423 in favor of Lithium batteries? I wonder what the plan for cold climate charging is? I did find two AMG batteries last week, but I had to drive 50 miles to an AutoZone to get them.
My engine light comes on
generator no start - no click nothing, dead. 12.5v at battery and 10.5v at solenoid. time for new battery?
I assume the voltage drop is not under load, but was the drop before the solenoid or after (input side of solenoid or output side?) sounds like a bad solenoid if after, loose connection if before.
Big beard battery lol