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  1. TechnoWeenie

    Questions about house batteries - M1083A0 with a 17ft Winnebago on the back

    Yes, and no. A lot has changed, even in the last 5 years. LiFePo4 is actually more cost effective (and lighter) than SLA.. It used to be ~$1K for 100AH of Li battery.. That number is now lower than $300 (for the basic, no frills batteries). A Lithium battery can be discharged 100%, whereas...
  2. TechnoWeenie

    Questions about house batteries - M1083A0 with a 17ft Winnebago on the back

    You can also get a DC->DC charger which regulates both incoming and outgoing voltage/amperage. So, for example, you get a 50A charger, and it'll only draw 50A, not max out 200A and trickle down. I plan on getting the biggest alternator I can find, as I plan on at least 20kwh @ 24V, and want to...
  3. TechnoWeenie

    Questions about house batteries - M1083A0 with a 17ft Winnebago on the back

    The only restriction with LiFePo is you can't charge them below freezing. They normally generate some heat in use so they tend to self-regulate. Worse case is they make battery heaters specifically for that purpose.
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