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Old 08-04-2021, 10:07 AM   #1
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Converting to lithium battery

We have a new 2021(picked up in April) 3781RL with the single 300 watt solar panel, Jobari panel control, LP generator, and standard batteries. I would like to upgrade to a lithium battery. What are the steps you need to follow to accomplish this? Instructions from Keystone are very confusing. Any suggestions/directions would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Arris,

Its fairly simple. The batteries are direct replacements assuming you are using batteries like Battleborn with an integrated BMS. If you camp in below freezing weather recommend batteries with an integrated heater. You also need to adjust your converter and solar controller charge profiles to get full benefit of the new batteries.

The tech support at Battleborn might be a better place to go than Montana.

You can also search the forum to get some good info.
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Your converter is already capable of doing lithium charging. How many ah of lithium are you installing? You will probably need to make some new cables depending on battery connections. I believe HemiAllen is doing this currently.
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