Are Our Lithium Batteries Failing In Our RV? RV Solar Inverter System Update!

Today I wanted to share a benchmark for what to expect with Lithium Batteries Down The road after purchase. We have been using them for over 3 years going on 4 and I wanted to see how they are performing and how much capacity they have at this time. I also needed to update a few things and clean up the install with my new Downloadable Diagram. bit.ly/37abWZh It's the first one on the page.
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[@scotth364]

Emily and Clark’s adventure channel, he is an engineer and tests lithium batteries extensively. US made batteries are assembled in US but are still Chinese components, mostly, but at $360 you could buy three compared to a battle born. His views on lithium batteries is very worth while.

[@user-ud1js7yb9w]

Thanks so much, I am now ordering an Enduro. I have learned so much for all of your videos.

[@digisketched7877]

Jared never disappoints! I'm still new to full-timing (1yr on the 22nd of this month) and use 2ea SOK 206AH batteries. I made the choice based on a review you did on a previous video comparing them to Battle Born. The footprint, capacity, and angle of the lugs were the deciding factor, especially because I have me batteries, solar, & electrical setup in a small dinette space. Still early but so far, the SOK batteries have been flawless.

[@edmorse3529]

I definitely liked this video, excellent information. Have been doing research for a while now for my 5th wheel trailer

[@JasonandNikkiPatrick]

Jared, I took the bait!Believing your Lion Energy batteries were falling, I was concerned about my batteries as well. So glad to here they’re performing well. I too have LE batiereis in my 5th wheel. They perform great for me. Also, thank you for always sharing your diagrams. I recently studied and learned all about lithium batteries, inverters and solar, and then built a system using the past diagrams you’ve provided.

[@etheleklund3946]

You always provide great advice and as much objectivity as possible! Thank you!

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks

[@MMOverlandAdventures]

Glad to hear they are not failing. We have 4 of Lion Safari 1300's also love them so far 1-2 years. I have a fan blowing in warm air from the living space to the passthrough where they are. We are full time in an ORV Tiranium Blackstone since 2021 and have got down to -22° F. Thanx!

[@gumotx]

I’m glad you cleaned up the battery labels for me. My OCD was screaming at me. Thanks!😀

[@AllAboutRVs]

👍🏼 I couldn’t handle it either. If it didn’t clean up better I was going to make my own stickers.

[@pastorrongardner1643]

Staggering...I have a LOT to learn! Thank you

[@ourrvtracks]

Great info!!! Thanks for sharing! We are looking at upgrading soon as our lead acid batteries age and this helps with the planning process.

[@davidlundy5007]

I went with Battleborn when they first came out. 6 years now and have never had a problem at all. Just did an inspection on all my electrical. Passed 100%.

[@chriskoran836]

I went with two of the 206ah SOK batteries last year and have been very happy with them.

[@MrDoug34ele]

nice vid....thanks for all your content...think this will be helpful to others for their decision on going forward with an install...be well

[@johnbunce62]

Thanks for another informative video. Your information and tips have helped me better understand, maintain and upgrade my 5th wheel.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Glad to help! Thank you!

[@DavidLaFerney]

I installed a very similar system with 3-208 ah SOK batteries, 600w solar about 2 years ago. No problems with any of it. We just completed a 5 week trip to Utah with much dry camping and am very pleased with performance. We never even ran low on power. Our dry camping endurance completely depends on water and gray tank capacity. Generator was never needed.

[@scottd143]

The plate for the Lynx is a great idea. Better than some of the DIY things I have seen on YT. I purchased the Lion batteries because of your review (and they were on sale at Costco). Great battery. I also purchased battery heaters made from tank heaters for long cold winters.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Very nice. How have the heaters worked for you?

[@manoli.k]

I also also purchased these batteries on your recommendation almost 2-years ago and have been extremely happy with them. I initially bought two because they could power my Multiplus II 3000, but then when I realized I had room for 3 I purchased another.

[@rlcarbo]

Good job! Great presentation!

[@movingthenest]

Great video on the progress of your solar system. Thanks for sharing.

[@AllAboutRVs]

You bet! Thanks.

[@stevecorrieri9660]

Always look forward to your videos. Especially when they are about RV systems.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@madweazl]

I've been running a pair of 200ah Enduro Bajas for the past year and half and love 'em. Enduro customer service has been fantastic in helping me setup the charge controller and troubleshooting some items. One of these days I'll clean up the wiring (not Keystone's strong point LOL).

[@bitworkx6028]

Thanks for sharing.

[@1bobbylarue]

Again, LOTS of great information and ideas. Thank u sir!

[@doughinkle2947]

Congrats Jared! You've managed to climb higher on my RV hero list...which you were already at the top of.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks!

[@tonyfontana8222]

I have 4 SOK batteries so far no issues!

[@kyledury1455]

I really enjoy your videos!

[@dc1544]

you should expand the Lynx distributor and hook each battery to its busbar. This will lower the C rating and prolong your batteries even longer. You are using Daisy Chaining and that is the old way used for lead acid which can handle it better than Lipo4 can. so you should have 3 positive going cables to busbar and 3 negative cables. This is why Lynx distributors are expandable.

[@junkerzn7312]

Victron does make pretty good stuff. For battery brands, SOK is good. LiTime (previously Ampere Time) is good. EG4 is good. Numerous other brands with staying power have gotten quite good. I think BattleBorn has priced itself completely out of the market. Their value-add is not sufficient to warrant 2.5x the price per watt-hour of storage. For existing systems, the battery voltage you select depends a lot on just how little or how much gear you want to replace. Often going from 12V to 24V is the easy move if most of your existing gear is already capable of 24V operation. But when doing a new system from scratch, including DC appliances, or if deciding to go AC for most appliances, going straight to 48V (51.2V nominal, 16s) is really the way to go. Don't stop at 24V (25.6V nominal). 24V is fine, it will have 1/4th the heat in the battery compartment that 12V has. But 48V has 1/16th the heat and you can really go hog-wild on power delivery to the point where the RV might as well (almost) just be a regular home. The flexibility you have with 48V is insane. For redundancy, having at least three LiFePO4 batteries in parallel is very important and at that point at 48V you just stop worrying about charge and discharge limitations. Four 50Ah 51.2V nominal batteries in parallel nets you 10 kWh of storage and 200A @ 51.2V = 10 kW of continuous capability. Which means that under normal operation, even with everything on and you are pulling 3-4 kW, nothing will even get warm, let alone hot. And three are just about the same just with slightly less storage. Also consider having more than one inverter, in particular separating any large inductive loads from "the rest of the appliances". Having an inverter dedicated to the kitchen with a remote power switch in the kitchen is awesome because that way the inverter for everything else can be smaller and have a much lower idle draw. Plus if something breaks you have a bit of redundancy to cobble up a quick fix while on the road.... always a problem. -Matt

[@kmahin]

As always, great video Jared!! Love the channel! Wondering how/where you got the fan for the front battery vent?? I have a similar fifth wheel and put solar in it this summer; wanted to use the same vent but couldn’t figure out the best way….thanks again

[@m.b.6113]

We installed two 300Ah Enduropower batteries in our motorhome last year and they have been great. Their small footprint were perfect to fit in an area that had 4 lead acid batteries. And bonus...the black friday price was really really good.

[@saintb6969]

I have 900 amp of Enduro batteries and I would go with them over the rest any day, Harrison is awesome at customer support.

[@dougcjohn]

Great video, always enjoy the information! You mentioned upcoming 24V system, interested in hearing that direction. Also recently saw a few 5th Wheelers taking Victron out and replacing with 58V Volta system, have you looked at the 58v system… the capacity, smaller gauge cabling, and wattage available seems impressive. The 24V system should provide these benefits too.

[@jimfoley7618]

Very nice clean layout!

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thank you very much!

[@davidschonhardt4958]

I have been really happy with Lion batteries. I have 6 of them. I stayed in Quartzsite for 3 1/2 months and never turned on my generator. I was using electric water heater and charging an electric car. I did have to plan my trips and conserve on hot water.

[@urbanmetro]

I thank you again for your videos. Very informative and enjoyable I watch. Sort of like talking to my neighbor

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks neighbor!

[@drichardjackson]

Love my two Enduro Power 200s and Harrison is awesome!

[@AllAboutRVs]

He is great!

[@vivianallen9772]

Thanks!

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thank you!

[@thomaspearce7704]

Thanks for another great video, Jared! I have a temp controller that controls heat and cold. I set the parameters. If it dips below 36 it will activate the mini heater. If the temps climb above 100 it will activate the fan. Good to see that your batteries have exceeded expectations!

[@kateandjosh]

This sounds cool, what temperature controller do you have in your battery compartment?

[@thomaspearce7704]

@@kateandjosh Ranco ETC-241000-000 Dual temp controller (or equivalent). Mine has a 120v input source (plugged into a standard outlet). It has two 120v outputs. The cold trigger output goes to a small space heater, and the hot trigger goes to a relay that activates a 12v boat bilge fan that sucks hot air out of the compartment.

[@kateandjosh]

@@thomaspearce7704 thank you

[@luminousveiws]

Love the long term review! They are far too rare in RVland. Since I have the same batteries of the same age it's extra nice.

[@rodneylw10]

I bought Lion Energy batteries and really like them. They are hard to beat on sale and they have the shunt built in and it is all wrapped up in a Lifetime warranty.

[@sergenadeau8503]

Thank you!!!

[@jimhanty8149]

I put a small ac unit in my compartment …increases the out put by 20%…..now it’s always about 65-68 F. Everything is great…

[@williamalford5286]

I’ve been looking into Epoch batteries. They have some new 300ah batteries for RV’s that have heat. A new version has built in Victron communications.

[@rogerkern]

Great video Jarod. And yea I have seen the shamming happen. But by the time I get done with them they kinda change their thinking.

[@AllAboutRVs]

That’s great.

[@imaginetravelsGD]

We recommend Enduro Power Batteries also, great product.

[@AllAboutRVs]

👍🏼

[@toddramsay977]

Look at the Expion 360 cubes. That is 360ah each in a small footprint. Host truck campers use these in their 3 off-grid solar pkg’s. They have the Extreme Plus pkg that uses 3 of these. That’s 1080ah and they put 800 watts of solar up top. You can run the air cond, for up to 5 hrs and still be able to charge your batteries before it gets dark.

[@rdrose61]

Thanks... good episode. Link to Lynx Distributor mounting plate please. Also would appreciate more info on diagramming tools.

[@AllAboutRVs]

The back plate is out of stock right now so I don’t have a link but RV Solar connections said they will let everyone know in their news letter when it’s available.

[@remitremblay2091]

Great video again. Maybe, think about “over the border” lithium batteries like Volthium batteries…we have 2 X 300 Amp/hr with a Samlex 3000 inverter/charger, and after our trip in Alaska (this summer), we can’t say more positives than this: we could run our 13500 btu AC for more than 2 hours (lost of fumes from the forest fires…)… have a look, we have the heated/Bluetooth version…and a DC/DC charger on our 1ton diesel… they may be a bit more expensive…but service is excellent! (In french and English or course 😂) Thank Jared! Always on point, always useful information! Remi (Canada)

[@JeffinTD]

Nice video, and nice sensible system with top shelf stuff.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks!

[@JeffinTD]

What sort of ambient temperatures do you see where you use the RV? I understand being stored at full charge in high temps greatly accelerates capacity loss and internal resistance, and most summers hit 110 where I live…

[@tbwill]

Jared…very timely video, we just purchased a new Grand Design Reflection 303RLS and I’m just starting to design a solar system. I have two LiTime 230Ah batteries in their new compact form factor, they fit great in the front compartment. I’m looking forward to seeing your design drawing, looks very similar to the system I’m envisioning.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Glad it helped. I’m going to be adding more of the links to the website next to the diagram to make it easy

[@730jinman]

I have 3 Owl batteries from Big Battery. They have worked well so far. Also American company.

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌❤️🇨🇦, I have had great success using Power Queen

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Nice Infomercial

[@AllAboutRVs]

Downloadable Diagram. bit.ly/37abWZh It's the first one on the page. Use Code "AllAboutRVs5" at RV Solar Connections Code "allaboutrvs" At Lion Energy to save 5% (Back Plate/Spacers) Clean Install Spacers bit.ly/3sGXia6 Victron Inverter MultiPlus II bit.ly/3t6OOpL Enduro Power Battery 100AH. bit.ly/3rzX44b Enduro Power Battery 200 AH(Top Pick). bit.ly/3tqdk8 Lynx Distributor. bit.ly/3LzE6Sw Main Disconnect. bit.ly/3LQzG9q Smart Shunt. bit.ly/3LSuSQH Solar MPPT. bit.ly/42lMJ9j Batteries: Enduro site. bit.ly/48B1dFs Lion Energy 1300 (Code ALLABOUTRVS)bit.ly/3ZNaR3J S.O.K. 100 bit.ly/3LQuXo8 S.O.K. 206 bit.ly/46j9vQZ Battle Born. bit.ly/3RPCaZf Other equipment in the list T Fuse. amzn.to/45qTUgO Mega Fuses for Lynx. bit.ly/3RSWtFh Solar Disconnect. bit.ly/3ZLJ8AA Cerbo GX. bit.ly/3LOGe8g Bluetooth Smart Dongle. bit.ly/3amtuWE USB Adapter. bit.ly/3x2JfuF 4/0 Wire. amzn.to/48FuFdr 6/4 soow wire. amzn.to/3POHiu4

[@richardladd4055]

Thanks for another great, informative video! Where did you find the cooling fan? I need to do the same on our Solitude.

[@camustang1966]

Jared…where is the link to the mounting plate at RV Solar Connections?

[@rossaspinall5922]

This is an awesome diagram, do you have an editable version my setup is almost identical

[@ghostflight73]

I really enjoy these builds, great job. BUT, as i view all these beautiful 5ths and motorhomes with 5-50K solar and battery banks....it seems most these are just a hobby to have a great power room. Most are sitting in beautiful Rv parks with 50amp plugs. Be interested in seeing/hearing from those that take these builds way off the beaten path and thrive in the sticks for a month unplugged. Keep posting, and nice clean work. Looks great.

[@timaz1066]

RVs equal projects. Thanks for the video.

[@AllAboutRVs]

You bet!

[@dougsmith5361]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!😅

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks for watching!

[@chadkoller7809]

Great video again

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks again!

[@timf6916]

Nice, GREAT INFO.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bowhunter1227]

I'm am so relieved you didn't mention Dakota Lithium. Worst customer service I have ever dealt with. Plus $1000 lithium starter battery I purchased for my boat didn't even last a year, under ideal conditions! BUYERS BEWARE!!

[@AllAboutRVs]

That sounds like a terrible experience.

[@calledtojourney]

Very clean setup, Jared! We have a Grand Design 278BH, but you have more room in your front storage compartment than we do. I was able to fit three BB GC3 batteries in there, but it required blocking the bottom half of our Victron Multiplus II. It wasn't ideal, but it works. Just today, I finished wiring in our solar panels, so we have 1,750 watts of those in total, but I doubt that we'll ever actually get more than 1,000 watts of output, partly due to shading on the roof from all the stuff up there.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks. Sounds like a nice setup!

[@jerrytalley802]

Jared, I would love to support American but the Redodo mini really has my attention. I’ll check out enduro and see how tgey compare, thanks

[@joerodriguez6780]

Great advice and very impresive install. Do you have a link to that plate that you used under the Lynx. I couldn't find it on the web site.

[@vickishort5148]

What’s your thought about Big Battery? I like the fact they have a shut off switch built in the battery also a 300 amp fuse built in.

[@scratchsescape1978]

I love to "Wing It"

[@terry2833]

Hey matr great vid however why dont you go with the Victron batteries?

[@danielbeggs8609]

That back plate is nice. I ended up designing and 3d printing spacers for my shutoff switch, T-fuse holder, Linx Power In and shunt so they would all be at the correct plane to mount up in a very compact way either directly to each other or with copper bar.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Nice. It makes for a clean install keeping everything so tight.

[@RVIZHOME]

so where does one buy the back plate? @@AllAboutRVs

[@AllAboutRVs]

@@RVIZHOME here is the link to what was the back plate but is now a spacer kit, It works just as well. Clean Install Spacers bit.ly/3sGXia6

[@rlsoriano]

I'm interested in that fan you used. Is it temperature controlled

[@rjenkins133]

Great Video - Victron and Battleborn make excellent products. I have both in my RV. I am surprised that little fan can move enough air to make a difference :-)

[@Step-n-Wolf]

Battleborn is WAY overpriced. I actually thought the op was promoting BB. Was surprised these were another brand.

[@AllAboutRVs]

It helps but I would like it to move a little more. I have some ideas.

[@BrohamerT]

Great episode. Is there a link for the board you used for the distributor, shunt, and on/off switch?

[@AllAboutRVs]

The back plate is out of stock right now so I don’t have a link but RV Solar connections said they will let everyone know in their news letter when it’s available.

[@barrytimm5497]

I thought you might try a DIY LFP build! Much, much, much smaller footprint but even more importantly, using a self build pack of say 280ah or 320ah Grade A new prismatic cells like an 8S2P bank of 280ah cells would give you a wonderful 24v 560ah bank so equivalent to a 12v 1120ah battery using the much more preferable approach of a single BMS to manage the entire bank, and avoiding the messy issues that can come from multiple BMSs that don't even communicate with each other. No EV would ever be built with multiple batteries connected and managed by separate and non communicating BMSs, for good reasons. Safety and reliability! Anyways I do like that backplate and was hoping you had a link to it as well. Thanks for the video.

[@itsjustthatez4275]

Off subject, do you have a video on residency, mail forwarding when living in an RV. Thanks

[@dyslectische]

I use 2x150ah battery lipo4 . This are battery from Frans (yes i'm from EU) I use them in a boat . Its not connect to be one big bank. One is for the kitchen and the other for the living room . Both have own solar panels and own inverter from 1000 watts . Run now for 2 years and only use 7 full charge . A lot of my stuf use direct from the solar panels. Like my 12 volt freezer with compressor base unit . Car radio Tv its on 12 volt. Led light . Most stuf just run direct from the solar and battery in the night .

[@LanceMcCormick]

Guess u didn't look up who owns victron and where made! Have no problem with 1600 ah of batteries from overseas. Have installed tons without one issue. Good video btw

[@RollinHome]

I’m thinking about installing a Victron MultiPlus-II 2 x120V and I want to follow your install as it is nice and clean. Looking at the diagram the only thing I would want to change is having the solar connected to the lynx distributor. I like the idea but when you turn off the disconnect it stops the solar from charging. I would like the solar maintaining the batteries when the RV is not being used. What would you recommend, putting a buss bar in between the batteries and the disconnect for the solar?

[@hoosit4]

WE LIVE FULL TIME IN ARE RV FAMILY OF 5. I DROPPED $10,000 IN THE PHASE 1 OF THE INSTALL OF 400 AMP HOURS BATTLE BORN BATTERYS WITH 10 WARRENTY, AND 5000 WATT VICTRON & solar, etc. (note: all electric class A) THIS WAS WHAT I KNEW THAT WE NEEDED AT A MIN. SECOND PHASE WILL BE ANOTHER 5000 VICTRON WITH ANOTHER 4 BATTERYS. IF YOU ARE PLUGGED IN OVER HALF THE YEAR. YOU CAN EXPECT TO GET 20 YEARS OUT OF THOSE BATTERYS.

[@ssteele1812]

I don't see the mounting plate on the RV Solar Connections website. can you provide a link? I really like how it has a place for everything and makes all of the connection points line up. I already have the smart shunt and plan to get the Lynx Distributor. I also have a cutoff switch already but may be persuaded to buy a different one if this mounting plate is affordable,

[@TJROHLJTMR]

Have you looked at SunFunKits batteries? In the same foot print you would have 900ah and they are a USA company.

[@MrPrplhaze1]

$700 for a 12v 100ah battery?!?! You guys are outta your mind!

[@romo9296]

What size smart shunt do you have? A bit confused about some of the connections still. Thank you.

[@rovingrosses3288]

Have you looked into Master Volt, batteries and what are your thoughts?

[@MagentaRV]

Jared, do you have or could you make a video on calculating battery bank sizing using regular lead acid car batteries? How do you, if you can, calculate amp/watt hours from cranking/CCA battery labels/information? My fiance and I are disabled and on a VERY tight fixed budget as we're starting to tour the country with 4 of our 9 kids, and I'd like to start building a system with the least expensive components I can find. I have a salvage yard nearby where I'm pretty sure I can get a deal on a hodgepodge of used car batteries to get started with. I can always upgrade later as kids move out and we have a little more available funds. Thanks!

[@alancriswell2879]

Do you have a link for the exhaust fan you installed?

[@Bigfish11]

Can you please send us a link to the fan set up?

[@exotichotshot7221]

Great stuff! Thank you for your testing and sharing it with us 🤜🤛 👏 My only question is for the ones of us who don’t full-time. Do you recommend replacing our lead-acid with lithium batteries and if so, how do we make sure they don’t freeze in the winter months when the rv is sitting in a storage lot? Would they keep themselves from freezing by using a warming cover of some sort?

[@TraconWizard]

I'm sure I'll be corrected if wrong. But as long as battery has a charge (60-80%) going below freezing won't damage battery. You cannot charge below freezing.

[@markratliff7991]

My understanding is "discharging" below freezing is not the issue, "charging" a Lithium battery below freezing will damage the batteries. That is why you should check the battery specs to make sure the battery BMS has low (as well as high) temperature shutoff functionality.

[@DuTangTheCryptoSurfr]

Volt ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🏄🏽‍♂️

[@Foxfried]

You shold look at sunfunkits SFK 300HP its made in the USA and is the cheapest out of the 3 you mentioned.

[@jhood4153]

Can I get a link for the vent fan for the front compartment please

[@TheSASurvival]

Hi Jared, it may have been asked but there are a lot of comments to go through, do you have a link to the fan you installed, is it temp controlled or switchable? Thanks

[@sergenadeau8503]

Hi ! Great video as usual!!! Where we can find the base plate for the Lynx distributor, main switch and the Smart shint, that is awesome!!!!

[@AllAboutRVs]

The back plate is out of stock right now so I don’t have a link but RV Solar connections said they will let everyone know in their news letter when it’s available.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Clean Install Spacers bit.ly/3sGXia6

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

another great video, thank you so much. Do you have a link to share for the cooling fan you installed?

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thank you! The fan give me a few days to replicate what I have. The spacer which makes the fan work with the existing vent I did a 3D print but it had a slight problem and stopped halfway through so I then modified it to work. That said let me see if I can fix the original print. The fan was one that I have had for years and moved a bit more air than others of its same size so I will track that down as well. I’ll let you know when I get those pieces put together.

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

@@AllAboutRVs Thank you so much :)

[@mikeg8175]

Battle Born is the most expensive, but they always answer the phone, or call you back if you leave a message. They also walked me through the inverter charging profile of batteries. They even setup the Victron solar controller I purchased from them for my batteries. If I was starting again, I think I would have setup a 48 volt system for a Victron 5k inverter to run 2 AC units. I can only run one AC unit on my 3k inverter. I did want to ask, do you have any issues with dirt and dust in your 5th wheel generator compartment? It seems that would be an issue with all your equipment in there. I found an area on the other side of a compartment storage wall that is also has openings to my living area for the heat and cooling and like that a lot. Maybe not as easy to go in and out of all the time like you do, but works for how I use it. I did use magnets to hold the wall in place and that makes for easy access.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Good Question, I haven't had any problems with the front bay getting dirty or dusty. It's stayed relatively clean other than when I put stuff on the ground and then put it in the bay.

[@fellixx11]

I would say no matter what, a Lithium battery is worth it even if you don't have a inverter/solar setup and just have a simple battery setup from the factory. Lithium is more forgiving because it can handle deep discharges which often occurs when a RV is being stored and you forget to put a charger on it. Do that a few times with a led acid battery and it will damage it.

[@OldManandtheSuperC]

Cells, Battery Management system, case - all made overseas. Label on the outside American made.

[@herb7877]

EXCELLENT install. I better take note and re-do mine! As to your battery choice.. Yes they are very good batteries but also very expensive. I've been running Chins for a year now with great success. At $300 a battery x 2 = $600 vs your recommendation of Lion Energy @ $1680 I'm not sure they are $1080 better (?). SOK has a 280 amp/hr battery with bluetooth & heat element for $1200. More power and less $$$ than the Lion... Just my opinion of a way to save a little $$$ and still have a good bank.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thank you. Yes my point for the Lion Energy is they have a higher output than most.(150qmp) So for a 3000 watt inverter 2 Lion Energy batteries can run it compared to Chins you would need 3 to have the same amp output or you would need 2 of the 208 S.O.K. . While you would have less capacity with the Lion Energy you would only need 2 which might help some if space is the restriction as well. I hope I explained that a bit better. I do agree with you the price gap definitely could be a little closer. The customer service is great and the lifetime warranty is extremely impressive but it’s still a high price.

[@blendedcampers]

What do you think of victron batteries

[@DanPawlak]

At the right-hand side of the Lynx, you have a two-post extender on the positive side. On your diagram, one of these is labeled 30A going to the DC-DC alternator charger controller, the other 50A with nothing shown. However on your video, you have something hooked to that second post (labeled 50A)--what is connected there?

[@AllAboutRVs]

It is going to the original bus bar in this bay that has things like the slides and auto-leveling run off there.

[@jasonsirois3591]

My Chins batteries are beasts. Can't beat the prices

[@AllAboutRVs]

That is a tough price to beat and they have improved from what they were.

[@jasonsirois3591]

@@AllAboutRVs I think I paid $530 for 2 100ah.

[@andrewt9204]

Seen em on sale for 225-250 lately. Unbeatable for simple 12V's. Can't even DIY that cheap. As soon as you deviate though, DIY is much better. Or if you want active balancing and blutooth monitoring.

[@andrew81632]

I've been using an SOK 206AH for 2 years, no issues yet. I chose SOK because I can service it myself if needed. Some of the sealed case batteries can't be serviced at all. Look for a good battery tear down video before choosing a brand.

[@AllAboutRVs]

It is nice you can open the S.O.K. Case up.

[@kurtmcmichael2045]

Great content where is the link to that melting plate for under the power distribution?

[@AllAboutRVs]

The back plate is out of stock right now so I don’t have a link but RV Solar connections said they will let everyone know in their news letter when it’s available.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Clean Install Spacers bit.ly/3sGXia6

[@dougclark6696]

Jared, Great video. My wife and I built a 200 Ah system with Renogy components for our small travel trailer. So far it's working great. But one thing has been bugging me. Like you, we have a Renogy DC-DC battery charger for charging from the truck alternator. As you know, the 7-way plug has only one negative connection. Current from the alternator flows via the 7-way's +12 V wire to the DC-DC charger, and returns to the truck through the 7-way negative connection... That's fine. Currents from the truck's taillight, brake light, and electric brake circuits flow from those truck circuits via other 7-way connectons to the lights and brakes in the TT. The return currents from those light and brake circuits flow via the trailer frame. In your system, I think those light and brake return currents will need to flow through the negative side connections of the DC-DC charger to get back to the truck. Is that OK? In our system, I added a "extra" (fused) connection from the 7-way negative connection to the trailer frame so the trailer's light and brake return currents can bypass the negative connections of the DC-DC converter. Do you have any thoughts about whether I should have added that "extra" wire? Thanks! -Doug