LiFePO batteries..

[DamperMan]

I was thinking of replacing the massive but fairly limited leisure battery in my campervan for a Lithium ion battery.. But the more I looked into it the more complex it became… currently the leisure charged off the alternator when the engine runs.. also from the solar. Also a Zigg 12 10a supply from mains when in site…    But it appears all of these are bad news and I’d need to use a DC - DC charger, and a load more complication..   Yet we fit them as a direct replacement as a battery on our cars and allow them to charge of a 45a alternator..   

 

 

[evosteve]

1 hour ago, DamperMan said:

I was thinking of replacing the massive but fairly limited leisure battery in my campervan for a Lithium ion battery.. But the more I looked into it the more complex it became… currently the leisure charged off the alternator when the engine runs.. also from the solar. Also a Zigg 12 10a supply from mains when in site…    But it appears all of these are bad news and I’d need to use a DC - DC charger, and a load more complication..   Yet we fit them as a direct replacement as a battery on our cars and allow them to charge of a 45a alternator..   

 

 

I wouldn't use one myself, but understand why some do if chasing weight saving.

[Flying Carrot Steve]

 

17 minutes ago, evosteve said:

I wouldn't use one myself, but understand why some do if chasing weight saving.

 

 

Any particular reason?

 

I have a JWM one in my Carrot, it's been brilliant so far, arguably the best battery I've ever had in any of my kits. Perhaps need a full season to assess fully but atm it looks like an excellent move. Absolutely flies the engine round and starts more easily than it ever has before!