You’re Overpaying for Trolling Motor Batteries (Lithium Battery Review)

[@bobbarnhill8557]

I have 2 Litime 12V 100 ah with bluetooth for my TM. Love these battery’s!

[@RAM-19]

If you ever make it to western Canada... we get pike out here that are huge (my p.b. 51.75 inches... 42lbs)... thanx for vid... need a new battery and you helped make the choice for me... Stay safe and good fishing. From my overtaxed, undersized, igloo on the mountain in alberta Canada 🇨🇦.

[@absoluteunitmedia]

Thanks man, maybe some day!

[@dannystiasny3891]

Li Time had a Great Build, another KZbinr literally cut 5 different lithium batteries open, and he knew his stuff about electronics', Li Time had the best build, couple others where ok, and a couple just cheap and junk when it came to the inside build of the batteries.. Between your video and his , I'm getting the Li Time 100 ah and maybe 20 amp charger since it's only 15 dollars more then the 10 amp , Thank Again for you Video

[@Deadfeat]

He really liked Lossigy, thats what i ended up buying. Its been perfect

[@ErieShoresFishing]

Just ordered two with your code. Doing the install tonight! Can’t wait to see how they perform.

[@absoluteunitmedia]

🙏 🙏

[@YouLookinAtMe-Bro]

So how did it go? Hope everything worked out perfect. I was thinking about getting a few. Definitely has decent reviews.

[@dannystiasny3891]

(My Interstate LEAD Battery ) I was using my 30 lb thrust trolling motor , 12 foot canoe , and when i pressed the button to check my batter level on the trolling motor , it showed 3 bar's out of 4 when not using the motor and 1 bar lit when trolling motor was on , no matter what setting 1-5 speed , hope this helps you and others

[@dannystiasny3891]

Thanks for the review and detailed pro's and cons

[@barbaraklaviter6178]

Thanks for the info will consider obtaining one of these batteries. Any concern over fire hazard potential when charging these batteries like some Li-On batteries in laptops, scooters and EV's ? I have friends in RC airplanes that have seen fires when charging the small LI-ON batteries they use in their RC planes. They charge these batteries outside in a metal container. Fire problems predominately with Chinese made batteries.

[@absoluteunitmedia]

They’ve had to adapt Lithium batteries for use on the water since lithium reacts explosively with water…but I’m pretty certain the technology is there now. I’ve seen no reports of any issues with the LiTime batteries. They seem legit. Cant speak for other Chinese companies though…

[@ensom]

LiTime uses LifePo4, aka lithium iron phosphate chemistry, which is different from lithium polymer. it's far more stable, much safer, it does not present a fire hazard like some other lithium chemistries. you can research LifePo4 yourself, it's properties are quite interesting.

[@jerryellis4096]

​@@absoluteunitmediaI found out the hard way, maybe a isolated case...but took out my control board and i-pilot 😢

[@tyler8322]

I’ve binged your videos the last few days and I’ve noticed you primarily use the deep rapalas shadow rap, husky jerky, and rip stop. Is there any reason why you’d use one over the others? I’m looking at getting a few pretty soon to fish the rivers too.

[@absoluteunitmedia]

Water depth mainly. Very shallow cold water situation I go for the shadow rap shad(2 hook version) because it’s a slow rise bait, almost Topwater. Deep versions for deeper water

[@markmarozik3808]

I got a 11 foot kayak and I run it in the fox river will this battery run it all day?

[@absoluteunitmedia]

I have a 45 lb thrust trolling motor and i haven’t killed it yet. Plenty of 14 hour days…

[@dannystiasny3891]

what amp charger did you purchase to get it to charge in couple hours ... I was considering getting the 10 or 20 amp charger li time sells , thanks

[@absoluteunitmedia]

The 20 amp one for 12 V batteries

[@heathstrickland2307]

One guy on yt said it will burn up a trolling motor that has brushes in it do you know if that's true

[@absoluteunitmedia]

I strongly doubt that. I’ve used it a lot with no issues and there’s also many more in depth reviews out there. For reference I have an older trolling motor too. Minn kota power drive v2….

[@heathstrickland2307]

Thank you for answering back so fast I will check in to them

[@jerryellis4096]

I had a similar experience, burnt up my powerdrive 55 control board plus damaged my i-pilot. Talked to a authorized minnkota repair shop, told me now a good idea to use lower end lithium battery's with brushed motors.

[@eljeffe5938]

I think brushed motors are recommended to only run no more than 85% on these batteries. Believe I saw that on Minn Kota web site

[@backwoodsbadass7651]

You should do a video on Cross Creek Lake in Washington County Pennsylvania! If you do stop by Cross Creek Bait and Tackle, ask for John, I will Definitely hook you up Bro! We have a Huge selection of live bait (even leeches and butter worms) as well as a variety of tackle and pontoon and boat and kayak/canoe for rent at unbeatable prices!!!! Been in business since the lake opened and family owned and operated Mom n Pop kinda store where we treat Everyone like family!!!! Really hope to see you there!

[@absoluteunitmedia]

👍 👍

[@ronniehenson4122]

What are the dimensions please

[@absoluteunitmedia]

Equivalent to a 31 series but they have different options

[@peggoty75]

what battery group is your battery?

[@absoluteunitmedia]

31

[@peggoty75]

Thsnks

[@adamdowning3892]

The 31 group is $189 on Amazon right now….

[@absoluteunitmedia]

I believe you still use my discount code on top of that

[@dougrichardson1980]

I am told that a lithium ion charger is different from a LiFePo4 charger because it is a different technology. Can a regular lithium ion charger charge a lithium iron phosphate battery? I am getting conflicting opinions.

[@absoluteunitmedia]

To my knowledge, lithium marine batteries, including this one, are almost always lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) for safety reasons. People will say “Lithium trolling motor Battery” for short but it is in fact LiFePO4. So the charger from Li Time that I mention is designed for LiFePO4. The same goes for Chargers from other Li marine battery companies.

[@matthewh117]

Good advice! Thanks bro!

[@absoluteunitmedia]

No problem!

[@joeyd1841]

Is this battery the equivalent to a group 31?

[@absoluteunitmedia]

In terms of amp hours yes (group 31 deep cycle has like 105 Ah), but like I said in the video you run these much longer than that since you can run them all the way down to 0% charge

[@winstonrocco1981]

My only issue is what if your on a multi day trip and one battery dies trip is over. Were as lead acid or agm for that matter are readily available. Was watching pro fishermen talk about buying three 36 volt lithium batteries and rigging them up in parallel so if one died he has two more. I ain’t spending that much.

[@absoluteunitmedia]

Not sure what you mean…I replaced one lead acid with one lithium. The hookup isn’t any different on the boat side of things so if I needed to I could switch back anytime

[@winstonrocco1981]

@@absoluteunitmedia I know that I’m just saying if you are running a 24 or 36 volt trolling motor if one battery dies getting a replacement in a hurry ain’t happening

[@DrJeffM]

i am considering buying this brand for a trolling motor that I just purchased that requires 36v. I have read from some reviewers that these batteries come "Locked" and if you have to jump them to unlock or they will not take a full charge. Have you experienced that?

[@absoluteunitmedia]

No I haven’t . I just hooked mine up and charged it right away. Unless there’s something different about 36V (I have 12v). I think they ship at some intermediate level, like 60%. Keep in mind you have to use a lithium charger…and also they have low temp protection, so they won’t charge if it’s too cold because doing so can damage lithiums.

[@jasonvenesky2438]

Great video! Are you only running 12v or 23/36v motors?

[@absoluteunitmedia]

Just 12v for me, but they have those bigger ones too

[@TomFliger]

Banger. Thanx

[@visfanaat8188]

Hey, saw your video. And was shocked at the prices and I can order them where I live. This changes everything for me. I am gonna buy the 100ah. Do you use it in a box? With an Anderson connector for attaching a trolling motor? Which one? Thanks for the video, it opened up my eyes. 🍺

[@absoluteunitmedia]

Thanks! I use the same box that my old led acid was in, 31 series. It’s oversized for the lithium but it has a strap so it’s secure. The terminals on the Lithium battery are bolts and the trolling motor connections on my boat were already setup for that.

[@lifeisfuneh]

Awesome! Question: Do you charge it after every outing to 100% or like cars only to 80% or so? Thanks

[@absoluteunitmedia]

If it’s a full day then yes. But if I do a couple half day trips I’ll leave it. The issue is there’s no way for me to tell how charged it is other than experience so I tend to just charge it if I have time

[@plantcitychuck2551]

I have a li time 12 v on my tx175 tracker. I made seven trips minimum 6 hr ea without charging it. pooped out on the last day. I charge mine about every four trips it's been an awesome battery

[@YouLookinAtMe-Bro]

​@@absoluteunitmediaThat's exact why I'm getting the same battery, but with Bluetooth. I think it's worth the extra $30-40. Giving you much better peace of mind for over 10 years. Be safe all🙏

[@scotwcates]

hello did you go with a bluetooth feature or not. the difference that i could see was the bluetooth battery is 314, where the non bluetooth feature it around 200. they so many 100ah 12volt batteries it is crazy . it is super scary when looking at all the lithium batteries out there. of cover i do not want to over pay. thank you for your time

[@absoluteunitmedia]

No Bluetooth feature on mine.

[@raulvazquez1012]

I think weight is worth the price

[@outtolunch88]

Installing a 12v 200AH LiTime as we speak.

[@garyheath9531]

They 172.99 right now

[@absoluteunitmedia]

I believe you can still use my discount code on top of that

[@rtboy02]

Someone doesn't know the difference between Grade A and Grade B lithium batteries.

[@absoluteunitmedia]

These are Grade A

[@Deadfeat]

Good timeto buy, China tariffs are going to significantly increase costs to the US market

[@absoluteunitmedia]

True. The Chinese might decide to the eat the tariffs though to maintain sales

[@jab376]

Thanks to Trump's disastrous tarrifs. Oops! He said China will pay the tarrifs not U.S consumers.

[@wrpatton8900]

Good luck on your trip to Canada, hope ya catch a big mofo.

[@absoluteunitmedia]

Thanks man!

[@richardbell3738]

lithium batteries under 500.00 your asking for a fire . Period

[@absoluteunitmedia]

I fish a lot, I will update if I have any problems whatsoever. it’s been almost a year

[@craigholland2274]

I have the 100ah epochs and I think they are under 500 now. Pretty great battery

[@jerryellis4096]

By my experience, I would have to say yes.