Re: Battleborn Reply #25 – October 11, 2024, 10:26:50 pm Randy, I’ve been researching prices on Lifeline batteries and this is the best price I’ve found to date. Free shipping to my location in California but your mileage may vary! Just in case you go that route:Lifeline - Lifeline GPL-4CT 6 Volt Deep Cycle AGM BatteryCommercial, Industrial, Golf, RV, Marine Batteries - About Us
Re: Battleborn Reply #26 – October 11, 2024, 10:30:04 pm Quote from: HiLola - October 11, 2024, 10:26:50 pmRandy, I’ve been researching prices on Lifeline batteries and this is the best price I’ve found to date. Free shipping to my location in California but your mileage may vary! Just in case you go that route:Lifeline - Lifeline GPL-4CT 6 Volt Deep Cycle AGM BatteryWe used those in our LTV. Find A Dealer - Lifeline Batteries Closest to Denton is Platinum Coach in Lewisville
Re: Battleborn Reply #27 – October 11, 2024, 10:51:26 pm I think for the price i would switch over to the Li-Time 12.8 100ah battery and get two at $229.99. Jody
Re: Battleborn Reply #28 – October 12, 2024, 06:12:43 am Thanks again for that info. My son works in Lewisville. I can have him swing by and get some batteries and some BBQ from Sullivans. You all can come over and visit I'll supply dinner.Randy
Re: Battleborn Reply #29 – October 12, 2024, 10:15:09 am Quote from: randy62 - October 12, 2024, 06:12:43 amThanks again for that info. My son works in Lewisville. I can have him swing by and get some batteries and some BBQ from Sullivans. You all can come over and visit I'll supply dinner.RandyWish we could - we moved from Denton to east TN 6 years ago (miss 407BBQ) 1 Likes
Re: Battleborn Reply #30 – October 13, 2024, 02:56:15 pm I mentioned 407 BBQ to my son and he said it is awesome and we are going to check it out Thanks againRandy
Re: Battleborn Reply #31 – October 13, 2024, 03:08:02 pm Nothing quite compares to Texas barbecue! 😊 1 Likes
Re: Battleborn Reply #32 – October 17, 2024, 12:41:02 pm I'm convinced to go lithium. I'm deciding between Renogy 100 ah for $489 12v 100ah smart lithium iron phosphate lifepo battery | Renogy or the SOK for $325 SOK 12V100Ah LiFePO4 Battery Bluetooth&Built-in heater | SOK Battery . They both seem to have bluetooth and heating. I saw the teardown of the SOK. We don't dry camp that much but are hopeful of doing more. Thoughts or experiance with either of these batteries would be appreciated.George and Jo Ann2017 MB
Re: Battleborn Reply #33 – October 17, 2024, 12:49:35 pm Quote from: George K - October 17, 2024, 12:41:02 pmI'm convinced to go lithium. I'm deciding between Renogy 100 ah for $489 12v 100ah smart lithium iron phosphate lifepo battery | Renogy or the SOK for $325 SOK 12V100Ah LiFePO4 Battery Bluetooth&Built-in heater | SOK Battery . They both seem to have bluetooth and heating. I saw the teardown of the SOK. We don't dry camp that much but are hopeful of doing more. Thoughts or experiance with either of these batteries would be Forum members have used both brands without reports of trouble.Here is another, less expensive choice that provides Bluetooth and heating.12V 100Ah Bluetooth Lithium Deep Cycle Battery with Self Heating – LiTime-USLarry 1 Likes
Re: Battleborn Reply #34 – October 17, 2024, 06:11:04 pm I'm still working this out in my mind, I have the converter charging covered, I see the value in the heated cells. Now my alternator on my 1994 Ford 460, would it still charge normally? It looks like most of these batteries are good with 20 amps and about 14.4 -14.6 volts. I suspect I might need to change out the battery isolator with a relay, thoughts on the alternator?Thanks,Jon
Re: Battleborn Reply #35 – October 17, 2024, 06:47:24 pm Quote from: JonS - October 17, 2024, 06:11:04 pmI'm still working this out in my mind, I have the converter charging covered, I see the value in the heated cells. Now my alternator on my 1994 Ford 460, would it still charge normally? It looks like most of these batteries are good with 20 amps and about 14.4 -14.6 volts. I suspect I might need to change out the battery isolator with a relay, thoughts on the alternator?Leave the isolator in place, and your alternator will be fine and not overworked. The downside of using the alternator to charge a lithium battery is it will probably never get fully charged using the alternator alone. The alternator charge voltage drops as it heats up. Lithiums need 14.4-14.6 volts when nearly full to achieve a full charge.A hot alternator will not provide this high a voltage since they are calibrated for the lower voltage requirements of lead-acid-based batteries.A DC-to-DC charger may be needed unless you also have a decent size solar bank. If so, the solar charger controller needs adjustment to the preferred voltage settings for lithium.Many existing converters will work with lithium batteries, when in doubt, upgrading to a converter designed for lithium is a good choice and will provide better performanceLarry 1 Likes
Re: Battleborn Reply #36 – October 17, 2024, 09:56:02 pm For what it's worth, a friend recently mentioned SFK brand LiFePO4 batteries, and pointed me to a review on the Panbo website. (Panbo is a well-respected independent reviewer of marine electronics gear.)Panbo's review of the SFK 275EX, a 275 amp-hour battery that currently sells for about $1,100, is very impressive. I won't attempt to repeat it here, but the battery is well constructed, exceeds its specifications, has an excellent Bluetooth app, and comes with a detailed 52-page manual. If I were to replace my Lithionics batteries (which cost three times as much a few years ago), this brand would be high on my list. 2 Likes
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