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Old 12-06-2022, 01:25 PM   #15
rames14
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Henry, you got a lot of good information from the responders. We have had conventional batters, 6v golf cart batteries and now lithium. There are a number of advantages to lithium batteries. First, the lithium batteries maintain 12v until they are discharged. Our electronics don’t like less than 12v. Second, lithiums charge faster than lead acid or AGM. This summer we will be in Teklanika campground in Alaska. Generators are only allowed 4 hours per day. Third, weight per amp is significantly less. The comparable “usable” battery size is significantly smaller. When we didn’t boondock and lived back east (with an RV fridge) we got along fine. But, we didn’t run inverters. A fourth advantage (can only speak to Battleborn) is the impact of discharge in cold weather. We took our last Montana in for service during the winter. The dealer moved it to a storage spot until service. In that time, our four 6v batteries discharged, froze and cracked. RV dealer took no responsibility. Battleborn EMS automatically shuts down before damaging the battery. I am sure others are the same. Just my $.02 worth. Best of luck.
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