Outlookela
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In 2016 Van Specialties installed 448 amp hours of AGM batteries in an underbody tray charged by my alternator, shore power and solar (I added solar later later).
I expect to replace my batteries maybe 2 years from now, possibly sooner and possibly with Lithium. In 2016 the technology was too bleeding edge. Four years later am wondering who has updated a Van Specialties style underbody tray to Lithium?
Am thinking I might just want to go back there and get a drop in solution if one has become commonplace and well tested. I'm aware of some of the Lithium issues - extra draw on alternator, charge while freezing issue etc. Prepared to wait if the technology still seems buggy or if I have to change a lot of other things - wiring, shore power charger, alternator relay, solar controller etc. But it would be nice to drop a few pounds rather than buy in to another cycle of AGM's.
Would like to hear:
1. Are we there yet and is it almost a no-brainer?
2. is it a wait for a bit longer type of thing, too many bugs yet?
3. is it just too much money getting the system re-appointed, get new AGM's and stay with your AGM set up that works?
Thanks!
Auxiliary Battery System | Van Specialties
Heavy duty auxiliary battery system installed with two 6 volt AGM batteries. 224 Amp Hour / 20 Hour. Charged by alternator and isolated from main battery. Installed on heavy duty under body tray.
www.vanspecialties.com
I expect to replace my batteries maybe 2 years from now, possibly sooner and possibly with Lithium. In 2016 the technology was too bleeding edge. Four years later am wondering who has updated a Van Specialties style underbody tray to Lithium?
Am thinking I might just want to go back there and get a drop in solution if one has become commonplace and well tested. I'm aware of some of the Lithium issues - extra draw on alternator, charge while freezing issue etc. Prepared to wait if the technology still seems buggy or if I have to change a lot of other things - wiring, shore power charger, alternator relay, solar controller etc. But it would be nice to drop a few pounds rather than buy in to another cycle of AGM's.
Would like to hear:
1. Are we there yet and is it almost a no-brainer?
2. is it a wait for a bit longer type of thing, too many bugs yet?
3. is it just too much money getting the system re-appointed, get new AGM's and stay with your AGM set up that works?
Thanks!