What You Need To Convert Your RV To Lithium Batteries
You need a dependable battery that won't slow you down whether your trips require travelling great distances or stopping at far-flung campgrounds.BENWEI is here to assist you figure out what you need to make the move to lithium RV batteries even if you may be undecided or wanting to learn as much as you can to make a wise investment for your recreational vehicle. For our advice, keep reading.
Why You Should Switch To Lithium Batteries For Your RV
You may first be unsure about the benefits of switching to BENWEI lithium batteries over other types. Let's elaborate! Everything you need to sustain living off the grid and when travelling is provided by BENWEI lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. Because of the inherent security and portability of our batteries, you'll not only travel more effectively but also leave a smaller environmental impact without compromising on strength, efficiency, or dependability.
What advantages do BENWEI lithium batteries offer?
1. Greater battery useable capacity - Regardless of the rate of discharge, our lithium RV batteries let you utilise all of their available capacity. Even while boondocking, you still have enough fuel to operate all your devices.
Zero upkeep — Unlike lead-acid batteries, you don't need to water your batteries!
3. Constant power and stable voltage
4. Drop-in replacement is simple because to our BCI casings' common sizes.
5. Longer life: After 2,000 cycles, our batteries still provide 80% of their stated capacity, up to ten times longer than lead-acid batteries.
6. Partial State of Charge Tolerant - This is the main reason why lead acid batteries fail since partial charging has no impact on performance quality or battery life.
Why BENWEI Lithium Batteries Are Best For Your RV
The best lithium batteries for your RV, in our opinion, are those that we provide. Beyond the performance advantages of BENWEI lithium batteries, you can be certain that your batteries were conceived and built by the finest in the market since our team of professionals has over 200 years of combined expertise. To guarantee high-quality, functional products, our production facilities and our Seattle-based engineering team collaborate closely. We are glad to report that our factory is ISO 9001:20015 accredited in addition to our commitment to and capability of producing the finest goods.
Additionally, we invest in certifications like UN38.3 to ensure we meet the industry's quality and safety standards because we are dedicated to the safety and environmental sustainability of all of our products. Additionally, you can feel good about buying from BENWEI since we provide 1% of our yearly earnings to environmental NGOs via 1% for the Planet. This way, your investment is also giving back. Our US-based customer support staff is available via phone or email if you have any queries or issues regarding your battery or system.
Which Battery Size Is Required For My RV?
BENWEI provides lithium batteries in a range of BCI standard sizes in the 12V, 24V, and 48V voltage ranges. Our batteries can power Class A, Class B, Class C, 5th wheels, toy hauliers, travel trailers, and pop-up campers for RV applications. You may choose the battery or batteries you need depending on your power needs by looking at the chart below, which includes our most popular RV batteries. The RB100-LT 12V lithium RV battery is ideal for your camper van conversion since it is portable and can tolerate very cold conditions.
The question "what does LT mean?" may be on your mind. Our Low Temperature (LT) Series lithium batteries are designed for use in cold climates and have a charging range of -20 °C (-4 °F). These batteries have the same power and performance as BENWEI's other batteries and appear and function precisely the same. When the temperature is above freezing, they charge at the same rate. They also share the same setup, connections, and dimensions as their regular counterparts, making them drop-in replacements for BENWEI battery-using applications.
Does My RV Need An Inverter?
Both an inverter and a lithium-specific inverter are not necessary for every RV. All of these ought to work with BENWEI batteries if your system needs an inverter. In an RV with our batteries, not every system generally requires an inverter. An inverter is only necessary for AC-powered equipment. In the end, you won't need a new inverter for your batteries if you move from lead-acid to lithium rv batteries in your system.
Charge controllers and solar panels
In order to prevent the battery from transferring current into the solar panels overnight when the battery's voltage is greater than the solar arrays, the charge controller acts as a gatekeeper between a solar array and a battery. It protects the battery during charging. Both of the different charge controller types may link your solar panel system to a BENWEI solar RV battery. A pulse width modulation controller (PWM) is the first. A PWM connects and disconnects the solar array from the battery similarly to an on/off switch. Maximum power point tracking controllers (MPPT) are another popular kind of solar charger. The MPPT keeps track of the voltage on both sides, including the battery and solar panel. Make a rough estimate of how much power you can produce from your solar panels, the kinds of things you'll be using it for, and the environments in which you'll need it before investing in a charge controller. That will direct you towards the appropriate purchase. Our IT professionals can assist you if you have any queries regarding this.
How Are My Lithium RV Batteries Charged?
Be careful while charging LiFePO4 batteries not to use a charger designed for other lithium-ion chemistries since these chargers are sometimes set to a greater voltage than LiFePO4 batteries need. If the voltage settings are within the ranges of the LiFePO4 batteries, a lead-acid battery charger may be used. LiFePO4 batteries do not need charging after each usage if they are not completely drained. LiFePO4 batteries, as we already established, are not harmed while kept in a partial state of charge (PSOC). After every usage or after they have been drained to 80% DOD (20% SOC), LiFePO4 batteries may be recharged.
Please be aware that to reduce irreversible capacity loss, we advise keeping batteries at 50% state of charge (SOC). A voltage-based gasoline gauge made for lead-acid batteries will not offer a state of charge (SOC) in an accurate manner. Please swap out your current-measuring gasoline gauge with one that monitors voltage. Victron or Magnum LiFePO4 battery chargers are often recommended by our tech specialists, who can also answer any other queries you may have.
You're prepared to switch to lithium, right? We really hope that our advice will be helpful in identifying the necessary upgrades for your recreational vehicle. Please get in touch with us if you have any enquiries regarding using lithium to improve your system.
