FINALLY!! The RV Upgrade I Have Been Waiting to Do For Years!!
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- Опубликовано: 27 янв 2024
- While I knew my 4 AGM 6 volt house batteries were losing their capacity, I discovered that they could not even make it one night while camping with my son in Quartzite, AZ while attending the Big Tent RV Show. Needless to say, as I am heading back out again in just a week, I needed new batteries and fast.
Last time, I used some old AGM batteries as a stand-in until I decided which real house batteries to get and did a bunch of research for the last few years too. While watching other more battery centric RUclips channels like I have basically come to the opinion that most imported batteries use very similar cells and they have been reliable. So when I did the math on these Vatrer 460ah single battery compared to multiple batteries, the $1400 seemed to be a good deal, and the unique steel box construction seemed to tip the scales for me. Also, I needed a new battery quick so I ordered in on Amazon, just in case I needed to return it.
So here is my house battery upgrade on my motorhome and I look forward to prolonged testing. So far I have been very happy.
Hopefully, I will get the part 2 out as soon as I can because simply replacing with Lithium is not the only step or consideration on a motorhome. Thanks for watching!
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Don't forget to change the charging profile of the Magnum charger controller to Lithium.
Just a friendly tip…. Do not take that battery below 20% unless absolutely necessary and do not charge above 80% unless needed in the short term…. They live their best and longest life between 20% and 80%. Long term storage is best @50%…. Good Luck 👍🏼
It's not even really the 50% SOC max recommended depth of discharge that's the problem with lead acid, but rather the voltage. At 50% SOC, lead acid batteries are down to 12V. Take them any lower, and not only are you shortening your battery life, but at less than 12V, a lot of devices (like a large inverter) do not run happily. With Lithium (LiFePO4, LFP, Lithium-iron) the voltage at 50% SOC is about 12.8V, and you don't get down to 12V until you have discharged 95-98% of the SOC (depending on the amperage load). So LFP batteries are comfortable themselves when well below 50% SOC, and so are their loads!
Just instal a piece of ply under the battery and add a canvas style battery heating pad that would get its power from the battery ;)
You should be able to buy a locking latch assembly. Look at a place like Thomas Hardware and such. Maybe look for the casting that fits on Cast Products and then adapt.
My lights are all 12v from battery charger. Why are your lights 110v ? I assume your inverter has its internal battery charger, so your battery is always connected to inverter. What happens if you bypass inverter; will battery charger operate 12v lights ? BTW, not good using start battery alternator to charge liths. Why do you need 120v from inverter ?
Thank you James! Just traded my 2022 Entegra Vision XL that I had upgraded to two BB 100 AH batteries and a new 2000 watt Xantrex inverter charger and VictronConnect Dc to Dc charger. We now have a 2019 Tiffin Phaeton. I am swapping my 6 6 V lead acids for a single Vatrer 480 today. Your videos have been very helpful. I am taking on your perspective on not going overboard by investing in a new inverter to replace the Magnum. I just want a battery capability that gets us overnight in a boondocking (Harvest Host or Cracker Barrel). We are not boondockers. So, if I only get my battery to 90 %, We should survive OK. I am also installing DC to DC charger as the Li-Bim seems not to be reliable. Love you videos.
Yep lithium batteries can be drained from 100 💯 to 10 percent all the time
Buying directly form the manufacturer's website will save you a couple hundred bucks.
you should try the 12v led light strip mod to those silly interior lights. get rid of the ballast and tubes.
You're so dang thorough with your information sharing And entertaining. It's nice that you're so conscientious about the information you put out. Thanks for another great vlog!
Always appreciate your videos as those of us who are mechanically inclined see how easy these R&R's are. Much appreciated 👍
Great quick install !!! Version 2.0 suggestions, base plate with a layer of rigid insulation foam and a layer of rubber for vibration isolation while driving down the road. Filter fabric taped over the box vents to keep the fine dust out. It looks so fine that it will creep into every nook of the circuit boards inside the box. I wonder if you could mount it inside under a cabinet to keep it safe from the elements and thieves. It is more of an electronic device like a T.V. than a rugged AGM battery. Thanks always for such great content.
That was a nice conversion . I changed out to the BattleBorn batteries in my ‘22 Winnebago gasser. Mine were under the entry step which is a pain. I like your setup.
You may want to add a DC to DC charger. This battery can over-tax your alternator.
Terrific James. Looking forward to part 2. Happy trails!
Great info as usual! Looking forward to the next video to show the charging updates.
Thanks for the video. Just changed my converter to accept lithium and was looking for a battery. Looked like they have a 230ah in that model. Now I don’t have to put in a new battery cut off switch or a shunt. This is great and the reviews on RUclips were good on quality of connections and wire gauge inside.
Very cool, i'm looking at doing the same exact swap out. Can't wait to see your charge set up and any tips you can share👍 I think I would use a piece of filter cloth to cover the air holes to keep the DUST out of the battery ! ☹
Good job. Lifepo4 is the way to go. When I did my safari. I replaced the inverter to get 85 amps charging and to be lifepo4 friendly. I also had to ditch the battery isolator charger and install a DC to DC charger. As a 200ah lifepo4 will take 200 amps if it wants it( potential alternator overheat problem) I used a renogy 40amp dc to dc charger. In addition to 200 watts solar it was great.