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05-08-2023, 03:39 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 944
M.O.C. #30262
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foldbak
Thanks Todd. I think I'll raise it to 40. I do plan on getting a heating pad at some point. I live at 1500 feet and only see temps below 32 about 20 days a year.
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Only about 1500 feet above sealevel eh??? I still well remember the Texas deep freeze a couple of years back and we're about 300 feet altitude. Life's like a box of chocolates - never know whatcha gonna get.
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Lee, Edith, Lil' Bit & Cuddles
22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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05-17-2023, 08:00 PM
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#42
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,236
M.O.C. #30417
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Temgot lithium battery update. I just had my first boondock weekend with the new batteries. LOVE them! Never got below 12.4 volts even at 57%. Takes 25 minuets to charge every 10%. First night 67% Second night 57% 50 minuets on the gen and the sun did the rest. By noon 100% charged! I only ran the gen 2 hours vers 5 hours with lead acid. The Bluetooth is redundant since I have the victron shunt so don't use it.
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2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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05-18-2023, 06:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,148
M.O.C. #1920
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Glad the new batteries are working out. It is amazing. We are 2 1/2 weeks into our Alaska trip and have used the gennie twice for a couple of hours on rainy/cloudy days. Sitting at 62% this morning after furnace ran (39 deg) and coffee. Of course StarLink, TV and charging electronics take a bit. Hope you continue to enjoy the new batteries. You will also find you won’t get the voltage dip.
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2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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07-26-2023, 07:50 AM
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#44
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,236
M.O.C. #30417
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I found this YouTube review on the Temgot batteries.
https://www.google.com/search?q=temg...id:lndcsjXCxXg
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Tony & Donna
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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07-26-2023, 08:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
Posts: 2,703
M.O.C. #24086
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foldbak
I found the switch. My understanding is that I shouldn't charge below 32 degrees. Where I live doesn't get below freezing more then 10 days a year. Can someone recommend a heating pad for the batteries?
Also what about over 114 degree days? We get over 100 degrees 20 days a year.
Thanks for your assistance.
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You probably already have this figured out by now,
I made my own battery heaters from tank heater pads. here is a link
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1255190#post1255190
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07-26-2023, 08:13 AM
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#46
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,236
M.O.C. #30417
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Originally Posted by Daryles
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Thanks Daryles. So far I don't have a need for heaters as I only camp in CA. Once I retire and if I decide to travel to colder climates I will invest in them.
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Tony & Donna
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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07-26-2023, 02:42 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Chandler
Posts: 79
M.O.C. #26281
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I have a 2015 that was not lithium ready. I did the following when I converted to LiFePO batteries: 1.) installed a 2000Watt pure sine wave inverter with a 70A battery charger compatible with the LiFePO batteries (my power center would not support the LiFePO batteries) and with a built in cut-over switch 2.) installed a sub-panel for the circuits powered by the inverter. 3.) Disonnected the power to the power center's battery charger so it would not conflict with the Inverter/charger.
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2020 Ram 3500 MegaCab HO Diesel 4x4 SRW
2015 3100 RL, Onan 4500i inverter/generator
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