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03-21-2020, 06:23 PM #1
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Installed Battle Born Batteries and Solar
I sold my 4 6V CG2 batteries and bought 2 Battle Born 100Ah 12 batteries to replace them. The golf cart batteries weighed 280 lbs; the BB's weigh in at 60 lbs - 200 lbs less tongue weight to deal with. I also installed a Renogy 400 watt solar kit with an MPPT controller.
I store my trailer at home and leave it plugged in year round. It can easily get into the upper teens and low 20's at night, so I took some precautions to make sure the batteries would charge. First I insulated the area with 1-1/2" foam insulation and hardboard. Then I installed a 400 watt inverter and mini 200 watt ceramic heater with a temperature control that will come on at 28 degrees and turn off at 32 degrees.
I also have a Progressive Dynamics PD4655 Converter with an Li option for those rare Nevada days when there is no sun and I may need to run my generator. I'm looking forward to trying it out when the weather gets better (and the camping closures are lifted).
By the way, a shout out to Battle Born Batteries, which are made about 15 minutes from my home. Their customer service is outstanding, and if you are fortunate enough to live close enough to pick them up in person, they do offer a decent discount for not having to ship them.
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03-21-2020, 09:11 PM #2
Looks like a nice clean install!
2019 GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Diesel DRW (Crew Cab | 8 Ft bed | OEM Puck System | Curt Gooseneck Ball for OEM Puck | Timbrens on rear axle)
2019 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3740BH-R Fifth Wheel (Onan 5500W LP Generator | MORryde CRE3000 and HD Shackles/Wet Bolts | 3x MORryde Cross Members | 8k Axles and Disc Brakes | Sailun S637 ST | Reese GooseBox 20k 2nd Gen | Splendide Stackable Washer and Dryer)
Full Suite of Victron Energy Products (2x 5k 24v Quattro Inverter/Charger | 2x 25.6/200 LFP Smart LiFePO4 Batteries | 2880w of Solar Panels across 4x MPPTs | Cerbo GX)
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03-22-2020, 07:57 AM #3
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You might consider a little more Dicor on the roof mounts. You will like that set up.
Good job.
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03-22-2020, 10:32 AM #4
Installed Battle Born Batteries and Solar
What gauge are your battery cables?
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by DaveMatthewsBand; 03-22-2020 at 10:53 AM.
Resistance is Not Futile, It's Voltage Divided by Current.
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03-26-2020, 03:30 PM #5
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I'd love to have them....but I'd need to get a loan to afford them. Hoping they will come down in price someday.
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03-27-2020, 11:59 AM #6
You’ll pay more not having lithium, in the long run. (If you dry camp a lot)
Spend the money up front for lithium which will last a minimum of ten years but closer to twenty in real world scenarios.
Or spend the same amount little by little on fuel for a generator, fuel for the truck to go get fuel for the generator, and replacing the lead acid batteries several times.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkResistance is Not Futile, It's Voltage Divided by Current.
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06-09-2020, 05:17 PM #7
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I just pulled the trigger on a Battle Born (starting with 1) and the requisite charger. I was just thinking about where to put them securely as I don't want or need them on the tongue, and in the passthrough seems like a waste. However, right under the bed is a perfect as it's easy to run the cable without re-wiring and easy to access. Agree on the customer service, they are extremely helpful.
So thanks for the great idea!2020 Imagine 2400BH
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08-20-2020, 11:07 PM #8
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Last edited by tonygoncalves; 08-21-2020 at 04:01 PM.
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08-21-2020, 02:07 PM #9
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I didn't want to eat up space in the passthrough and risk banging things so I ended up putting it under the bed, with cables poking through the floor to the belly. Since this photo I've also added a Victron 100/30 MPPT and moved the Renogy panels to the roof, so there's another set of cables going to the passthrough. No issues so far and very happy with the setup, even for long periods of dry camping!
2020 Imagine 2400BH
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08-21-2020, 02:26 PM #10
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2017 F350 Bronze Fire XLT short bed SuperCab, SRW power stroke Diesel, 3.31 rear end, 18" AT tires
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2018 303RLS VIN#: 573FR3329J3313328. Built 4/2017. Dual AC's, freestanding table/chairs
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Re-pack bearings necessary?
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