WithAlligators
Observer
Hey folks,
Brand new 4x4 Sprinter 144" owner. I've got solar in my previous rig, but the 200AH bank I had didn't last as long as I'd hoped. I'd like to move to lithium for this build out, despite the cost. I've heard battle born battery's name tossed around as the current go to. How are they for value/performance? Anything I should know about lithium in general? Also, is there any real benefit of running 24V vs 12V? It seems like it simply haves the consumption of devices that are 12 or 24V but it also halves your AHs. So, what's the point? wiring with smaller gauge wire? Let's say I went with 600AH at 12V. That would give me 300AH at 24V. What's the real world performance difference? Does it make inverters more efficient?
EDIT-I wouldn't be able to charge a 24V battery bank off the alternator would I?
I plan on covering the roof with solar so I can potentially run a small window unit in the summer. I haven't done the measurements yet, but it looks like I could fit 750 to 1000w up there without too much overhang. Any ballpark suggestions for a charger/controller? I loved my Midnite Solar classic kid but that maxes at 500w.
Cheers.
Alex
Brand new 4x4 Sprinter 144" owner. I've got solar in my previous rig, but the 200AH bank I had didn't last as long as I'd hoped. I'd like to move to lithium for this build out, despite the cost. I've heard battle born battery's name tossed around as the current go to. How are they for value/performance? Anything I should know about lithium in general? Also, is there any real benefit of running 24V vs 12V? It seems like it simply haves the consumption of devices that are 12 or 24V but it also halves your AHs. So, what's the point? wiring with smaller gauge wire? Let's say I went with 600AH at 12V. That would give me 300AH at 24V. What's the real world performance difference? Does it make inverters more efficient?
EDIT-I wouldn't be able to charge a 24V battery bank off the alternator would I?
I plan on covering the roof with solar so I can potentially run a small window unit in the summer. I haven't done the measurements yet, but it looks like I could fit 750 to 1000w up there without too much overhang. Any ballpark suggestions for a charger/controller? I loved my Midnite Solar classic kid but that maxes at 500w.
Cheers.
Alex
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