i just bought 2 of the 12v 100ah LiTime trolling motor batteries and so far so good. I could have used the 36v battery but the added cost of a 36v charger put it out of reach. My Garmin Force TM will now pull my 18'9" bass boat at just under 4mph for as long as you want with no complaints from the batteries. My old lead acid batteries could only go about 3.5mph for a few hundred yards before I would get an orange battery warning light on the TM.
Really depends on what your intentions are with the boat. One 50-60Ah battery is the same energy as three lead acid batteries. That will likely work for most folks very well.
Excellent review. I have purchased the Minn Kota Terrova 112 Trolling Motor w/Wireless Remote - MEGA Down Imaging - 36V - 112LB - 60" and I have to purchase a 36v battery system for it. Having one battery to worry about definitely sounds better than buying 3. I am curious at the longevity of the batteries though?
@@DrJeffM I've used a lot of different budget batteries and they have done great for longevity. There aren't many different suppliers out there for a cell level across different brands.
LiTime has a traditional shunt battery monitor that works. You can also check out the Amped Outdoors Bluetooth one www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6K4J7Q4/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_FR1BKZBMPTNXXK2S2W76?linkCode=ml2&tag=goodmanfishin-20
How do the Li Time compare to the MillerTech's you reviewed last year? I am leaning toward the MillerTech, but the price of these make them very attractive. You have had both, do you see any difference?
So far I have had good luck with the LiTime. I have much more run time on the MillerTech without any issues. I've not seen any performance differences, just no bluetooth on the LiTime 55Ah.
How much time can I expect my 36v 112lbs MinnKota trolling motor to run with this battery? Mostly used for spot lock in the Gulf of Mexico? Not sure if the LiTime chat person gave me an accurate answer of just 1 hour.
Divide 50 amp hours by the amps being pulled at the speed you intend to run. Example: At full speed you will pull 50 amps. Therefore, 50 amp*hours/50 amps = 1 hour at full speed. Now, I doubt you will be running at full speed. More like less than 10 amps (whatever speed this corresponds to). 50 amp hours/ 10 amps = 5 hours.
Would this single 36V battery last longer than 2 12V 100ah batteries in series (Both setups being LiTime batteries)? I also have a Garmin force. So I'm curious on your thoughts. Have you ran yours on 24v and 36v to see the difference? If so what was the difference in speed and battery consumption between 24v and 36v? Thanks. Awesome work on your videos you earned a subscriber my friend.
Hello 2x100Ah 12v batteries are 2,560Wh of power. 1x55Ah 36v battery is 2,112Wh of power. So the 2x100Ah batteries are more capacity, but there is some efficiency to be gained by running on 36v. I do not have efficiency details available on that motor, but I would expect pretty similar run times overall. That said. It's easier to use a multi-bank charger to charge 2 12v batteries versus a dedicated 36v charger. However, the single 36v battery takes up less space and runs the motor more efficiently. With either option, you won't be able to kill the battery in a full 12+ hour day of reasonable (not crazy current) fishing. Take a look at which attributes are most interesting to you. Hope that helps, -Michael
i just bought 2 of the 12v 100ah LiTime trolling motor batteries and so far so good. I could have used the 36v battery but the added cost of a 36v charger put it out of reach. My Garmin Force TM will now pull my 18'9" bass boat at just under 4mph for as long as you want with no complaints from the batteries. My old lead acid batteries could only go about 3.5mph for a few hundred yards before I would get an orange battery warning light on the TM.
Sounds like you have a nice setup. Yes the 36v charger does add quite a bit 👍
Do you recommend 1 or 2 36 volt over 3 12 volt? Thanks for all you do
Really depends on what your intentions are with the boat. One 50-60Ah battery is the same energy as three lead acid batteries. That will likely work for most folks very well.
Very interesting. Price please. Thank you
Excellent review. I have purchased the Minn Kota Terrova 112 Trolling Motor w/Wireless Remote - MEGA Down Imaging - 36V - 112LB - 60" and I have to purchase a 36v battery system for it. Having one battery to worry about definitely sounds better than buying 3. I am curious at the longevity of the batteries though?
@@DrJeffM I've used a lot of different budget batteries and they have done great for longevity. There aren't many different suppliers out there for a cell level across different brands.
Any recommendations for a 36v Bluetooth monitor for this battery
LiTime has a traditional shunt battery monitor that works. You can also check out the Amped Outdoors Bluetooth one
www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6K4J7Q4/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_FR1BKZBMPTNXXK2S2W76?linkCode=ml2&tag=goodmanfishin-20
How do the Li Time compare to the MillerTech's you reviewed last year? I am leaning toward the MillerTech, but the price of these make them very attractive. You have had both, do you see any difference?
So far I have had good luck with the LiTime. I have much more run time on the MillerTech without any issues. I've not seen any performance differences, just no bluetooth on the LiTime 55Ah.
How much time can I expect my 36v 112lbs MinnKota trolling motor to run with this battery? Mostly used for spot lock in the Gulf of Mexico?
Not sure if the LiTime chat person gave me an accurate answer of just 1 hour.
Divide 50 amp hours by the amps being pulled at the speed you intend to run.
Example: At full speed you will pull 50 amps. Therefore, 50 amp*hours/50 amps = 1 hour at full speed.
Now, I doubt you will be running at full speed. More like less than 10 amps (whatever speed this corresponds to).
50 amp hours/ 10 amps = 5 hours.
What charger is made for 36v??
@@63nickmcd there are a couple linked in the video description from LiTime 👍
Would this single 36V battery last longer than 2 12V 100ah batteries in series (Both setups being LiTime batteries)? I also have a Garmin force. So I'm curious on your thoughts. Have you ran yours on 24v and 36v to see the difference? If so what was the difference in speed and battery consumption between 24v and 36v? Thanks. Awesome work on your videos you earned a subscriber my friend.
Hello
2x100Ah 12v batteries are 2,560Wh of power.
1x55Ah 36v battery is 2,112Wh of power.
So the 2x100Ah batteries are more capacity, but there is some efficiency to be gained by running on 36v. I do not have efficiency details available on that motor, but I would expect pretty similar run times overall.
That said. It's easier to use a multi-bank charger to charge 2 12v batteries versus a dedicated 36v charger. However, the single 36v battery takes up less space and runs the motor more efficiently.
With either option, you won't be able to kill the battery in a full 12+ hour day of reasonable (not crazy current) fishing. Take a look at which attributes are most interesting to you.
Hope that helps,
-Michael
I wonder if i can use this battery for off grid for my refrigiratots and or freezers? anyone know the answer to this question?
@@moonobservergilles5730 don't see any reason why you could not do that
Sorry to sound stupid . If I have (3) lead acid setup 36v trolling motor. Do I buy 3 36v lithiums or just 1?
Fair question! You would replace the three lead acid batteries with one 36v battery in this case.