DON'T Buy A Lithium Battery Before Watching This Video! 100Ah | Trolling Motor RV Solar

There are a LOT of different lithium batteries on the market. Today we compare 20 different models out there across several brands to help you find the best battery for you. We will share the absolute lowest cost battery, the best value pick, best mini battery and best overall battery at this price point.
These are all 100Ah LiFePO4 batteries that are readily available from Amazon or direct from the manufacturer. Perfect for marine electronics, fish finders, trolling motors, solar applications, kayaks, RVs, etc.
Thank you for watching! This content takes quite some time to pull together and sometimes prices and different models get released while I am producing the video. Thank you for understanding!
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► Best Overall (LiTime Group 24): amzn.to/44mbfZr | ► Direct (6% DISCOUNT goodmanfishing): shrsl.com/4ipab
► Best Mini (Dr. Prepare Mini): amzn.to/44n48jg
► Best Value (WattCycle Group 24): amzn.to/4bmT7Rh
► Lowest Price (Fiunie): amzn.to/4bjz6v1
* Mini Batteries*
Dr. Prepare: amzn.to/3VF8Vdy | Direct (6% DISCOUNT goodmanfishing):shrsl.com/4ipad
Power Queen Mini: amzn.to/4aaPY74
Redodo: amzn.to/4ahktIr
Group 24 Batteries:
LiTime: amzn.to/44mbfZr | Direct (6% DISCOUNT goodmanfishing): shrsl.com/4ipab
NEW, Not Featured** Power Queen w/Bluetooth: amzn.to/3wek2QB | Direct (3% off "Goodman"): ipowerqueen.com/products/powe...
NEW, Not Featured** Power Queen No Bluetooth: amzn.to/4aX1DXG
Eco-Worthy: amzn.to/49edPBr
Watt Cycle: amzn.to/4bmT7Rh
Weize Mini (G24): amzn.to/43CR8pz
Temgot Smart: amzn.to/3TBgbEO
Temgot Basic: amzn.to/3PMmcxd
TimeUSB: amzn.to/3Wiw9Xz
Group 31 Batteries
Fiunie: amzn.to/3xcuNTs
LiTime Trolling Motor: amzn.to/3vpuhBf | Direct (6% DISCOUNT goodmanfishing): shrsl.com/4ipae
LiTime Basic: amzn.to/3xk1Kxx | Direct (6% DISCOUNT goodmanfishing): shrsl.com/4ipaf
Power Queen Trolling Motor: amzn.to/4aZ5Ium | Direct (3% off "Goodman"): ipowerqueen.com/products/powe...
Power Queen Basic: amzn.to/3TUrSYx
Redodo Low Temp: amzn.to/3PO1EV9
Vatrer: amzn.to/3W130zU
Weize: amzn.to/3TGQD9j
Dr. Prepare: amzn.to/43WoqAh
Need a Charger??
► LiTime 10A Charger (w/Quick Disconnect): amzn.to/488jsRT | ► Direct (6% DISCOUNT goodmanfishing): shrsl.com/4ipam
► LiTime 20A Charger (0.2C for 100Ah): amzn.to/48r0y8L | Direct (6% DISCOUNT goodmanfishing): shrsl.com/4ipar
► LiTime 2x10A Charger (6% DISCOUNT goodmanfishing): shrsl.com/4ipao
► On-Board FirstPower Pro Charger: amzn.to/49OmMCZ
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2024 Comparison - 100Ah Lithium Batteries Under $300 - Trolling Motor | LiTime | Weize | TimeUSB
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0:00 Intro
0:47 Weights
1:36 Dimensions
2:57 Prices
3:29 Bluetooth
4:00 Low Temp Charge
5:17 Warranty
6:29 Battery Picks

[@goodmanfishing]

Which battery would work out best for you?! Let us know what you decided on and what made you go that route!

[@melissacampbell2648]

I was thinking of going with a VPauexii-1210003 12v 100ah for an Intex 40lb trolling motor on my Mariner 4 inflatable. At almost 47 I'm new to this. Do you know if this is a quality battery? I haven't seen much about it.

[@goodmanfishing]

@@melissacampbell2648 Sorry, I have not heard of that battery before. What about it interests you more than the brands covered in the video?

[@melissacampbell2648]

It ranked high in a few google searches that had the top 10. Some guy who was using it for a different thing that needed to be hooked up he said it was sealed well and has a handle and it also had a usb port with a button so if you wanted to switch and charge your phone while fishing you could. It also had an ariel port but my brother doesn't plan on going on my boat to throw up his drone so don't really need that one. I have read so many reviews on so many batteries over the past month. Some have horrible customer service and I don't want that. Some have reviews wrre a lot of people say it died super fast. I just want to be able to cruise around a pond or lake in my boat for the 2st few times with fishing trips after I get used to maneuvering my boat. I am on a budget. I have a nico charger from a long time ago but it is 6 volts so need to buy a charger as well. The 1st one I was going to buy was as screamower or something but it had horrible customer service reviews.

[@melissacampbell2648]

I'd love a li time but it's out of my price range. I need 200 or less. ​@@goodmanfishing

[@melissacampbell2648]

​@@goodmanfishingthank you for the quick reply btw

[@Snailmailtrucker]

I bought 2 DeeSpaek 100AH LiFePo4 batteries on Amazon last month for $169.00 each. They seem to be working fine. *FJB !*

[@jasonbroom7147]

Very good video! I got into LFP batteries pretty big a few years ago, building my own from component parts. I discovered that two, 12.8v, 100ah LFP was really more than I needed for my 24v trolling motor, with the way I fish. I eventually repurposed those batteries (along with others I built) for stationary storage of solar energy and built a dedicated, 24v, 50ah LFP battery for my boat. I've been very happy with the results.

[@goodmanfishing]

Nice! I've not gotten into putting batteries together but it sounds like a fun project

[@jasonbroom7147]

@@goodmanfishing - It's not terribly difficult, although you really don't save as much money as you would have 3 or 4 years ago. It is cool knowing what goes into them and how to service them, if need be.

[@MoharaniDas-em7qb]

The temgot battery is working well done. I will reorder two battery. Thanks for your share.

[@goodmanfishing]

Great!

[@parkervarin]

Solid video. Thanks so much!

[@goodmanfishing]

Hope it helped!

[@MoharaniDas-em7qb]

Great review, order one TEMGOT battery. Like the self heating function and LCD SCREEN!

[@goodmanfishing]

It has a lot of nice features for sure

[@TheKenjondoe]

@4:19 I find it funny how you zoom in for emphasis when you say forever

[@goodmanfishing]

I should have said it slower and cut to the clip from the Sandlot movie 👍🤣

[@jessegreve6024]

Just started the decision to upgrade and found your videos, great info. Do lithium batteries need a special charger and if not can i use a three bank charger that will charge both trolling motor batteries (AGM) and dedicated sonar battery (lithium) at the same time?

[@goodmanfishing]

Thanks for the comment! I actually have a video on using a lead acid charger for lithiums and what that does. In general you should source a charger with a "lithium" setting. That charger can be multibank for sure.

[@THerman29]

What chargers do you recommend ? Do you have any videos on comparisons ? Thank you

[@goodmanfishing]

Hello! Are you looking for a multi bank charger? Or a charger to bring to the battery and charge it? I have a video on. First Power Pro that I use in my boat, it's a 3-bank. Unfortunately I do not have a comparison on different chargers available. NOCO is a popular brand that seem to do well, but I have heard their support is spotty if you do have an issue.

[@scott0369]

After a lot of research grabbed a Watt Cycle for $189 10 days ago which has the low temp protection. Size 24, price, saw the gutting video that showed it was a quality build. It for a C2 40lb Minn Kota and I hope I made the right choice.

[@goodmanfishing]

Good buy!

[@QuickJoe]

I have the minn kota c2 40lb. But looking to buy a lithium one. Can you please let me know how long you can use the minn kota for at ones? For me it will be on a Kayak and I want to know how far I could taken it with a 100Ah lithium.

[@goodmanfishing]

@@QuickJoe 100Ah will power a 12v kayak extremely well. Likely 20+ hours of fishing time

[@scott0369]

I just used mine for 4 days using it with a C2 40lbs Minn Kota and a Garmin Echomap ff on my personal pontoon. I fished about 8-9 hours a day split between morning and evening and only recharged at night. It used 25 to 28 percent per day, so so far, I'm very happy with this purchase.

[@LuisPicancoJr-su7em]

How much of a difference is a group 24 versus a group 31. I love the idea of your review on. Li time Which I actually have. I currently am running on a small boat group 31. Li time. I want to put two in my tracker to run my 24 V trolling motor. Am I losing a lot by dropping down to the group 24 so I can gain Bluetooth monitoring or should I just wait to get monitoring in a group 31 which Li time currently doesn’t have.? Thanks for your insight looking forward to your answer.

[@goodmanfishing]

You aren't losing anything by going from a 31 to a 24 at this point. The 24 has the same BMS but with BT and cells, just a smaller package. Please use the links, if you end up buying! 👍

[@gregisenhour3771]

Always look forward to watching your videos. I was wonder what you thought would be the better choice? The new LiTime group 24 with bluetooth or the new Power Queen group 24 with bluetooth? I would be using the batteries for a Ultrex 36V and the space of the 24 would be nice, but don't really care about bluetooth. But the BMS and LTCO is nice. I know when you post the video, I saw where the Power Queen wasn't out when you filmed. On Amazon, there is about a $10 difference between the 2, Power Queen is cheaper. Is the LiTime worth $10 more. Thanks for the help

[@goodmanfishing]

Thanks for the comment! I would say there's an extreme amount of commonality between the two. You may take a Quick Look at their app and see if either one is better, some are pretty clunky. I know the LiTime app is pretty easy to work with. If you do buy, please use the links, they help me out 👍

[@stedyone1090]

Li Time & Power Queen that say trolling motor are all I run along with the Li Time battery balancer. Both on sale every few months . Amazing

[@gregisenhour3771]

@stedyone1090 interesting. I'll check the balancer out! I know what one does. I just never really thought about using one, but I can see where that would do very well in a Lithium setup.

[@jimwoodmansee]

Great review. With so many kayakers moving into 24v motors are you planning on a review of 24v batteries for them?

[@goodmanfishing]

Thanks! At the moment I do not have any 24v batteries to demo but can certainly do a similar activity with specs. I have been in contact with LiTime helping define what would be the ideal marine 24v battery.

[@mitchgentry-to2wq]

Nice review is there a advantage to a group 31 over a group 24

[@goodmanfishing]

The only advantage I can think of is that it may fit more snugly in your existing battery trays. If you have a 31 already.

[@goodmanfishing]

**Note** Power Queen just announced their Group 24 battery. It is not included in this comparison but there is a link to it.

[@dustincrittendon3778]

how does it compare to the LiTime?

[@goodmanfishing]

@dustincrittendon3778 on paper it is very comparable. I've not used one yet

[@eddiepayne8533]

Excellent info! Ok here’s my question, 24v Ultrex, two of the Li Times would be great! I’m going to stay with an AGM for cranking. Have you done any reviews on chargers? I’m thinking a Noco might be a good option. Thanks again.

[@goodmanfishing]

24v @ 100Ah is plenty of energy for you. I would have no concerns with the LiTime for that. The Group 24 shares the BMS with the LiTime Trolling Motor battery, which is pretty robust. I have a review posted on a First Power Pro charger on the channel. I use it in my boat today for my lithium and cranking batteries.

[@eddiepayne8533]

@@goodmanfishing I’ll take a look. Thanks bud!

[@dogcjt]

I purchased a Noco GenPro10X3 and after I got it installed I discovered that bank 2 was bad. They had me send it back for warranty. They received it last Friday. I hadn’t heard anything back from them so I used the chat feature on their website to ask the status and they told me to check back next week. I’m not happy about that response and am worried about how long it’s going to take to get a replacement.

[@goodmanfishing]

@@dogcjt sorry to hear that! hoping you get a quick resolution

[@allstaralex0776]

@@goodmanfishingI have terrova 80lb 24v. I have a promariner digital series 15 amp charger. If I get 2 Li time 12v 100 AH would that work with my charger

[@jimwoodmansee]

Because of the lower amp-draw I would think a 24v 50 or 60ah would be ideal for kayakers.

[@goodmanfishing]

I agree. There are still a lot of 12v setups out there on kayaks however.

[@cameronbrantley1269]

If I’m using a xi3 55ib thrust trolling motor would the 100amp 12volt run this all day no problem?

[@goodmanfishing]

Assuming you are fishing and not planning to travel miles on that motor, I would have no concerns with a 12+ hour day of fishing on 100Ah.

[@cameronbrantley1269]

@@goodmanfishing thank you, maybe just to get across smaller creek channels and things but no long runs

[@bobczz3919]

If you run it between speed 3 and 4. You could troll for 4 8hr days on one charge.

[@davidsolberg9464]

I see all of these seem to be rated for motors from 30 to 70 pounds of thrust. I have a smaller motor than that, 24 pounds of thrust. Will these still work for this motor? I dont see why it would make a difference if the motor is less than 30 pounds. Am I missing something here?

[@goodmanfishing]

I wouldn't have any concerns with that 24# motor.

[@kylevannoy2686]

This isn’t about the batteries lol. Can you show your graph mount you have on your console!? Thanks.

[@goodmanfishing]

I'll have to see how I can get that posted. I have 3D printed a mount for the center and a ram mount on the side.

[@kylevannoy2686]

@@goodmanfishing I have a ram mount on the side as well was wondering the one in the middle. But that would be great if you could make a short video of it and how it holds up.

[@gholdsfishing3144]

Views on redodo?

[@goodmanfishing]

I actually have not personally used a Redodo just yet

[@gholdsfishing3144]

@@goodmanfishing wow quick response thanks

[@stedyone1090]

I have Li Time & Power Queen & Redodo. All 3 amazing

[@gholdsfishing3144]

@@stedyone1090 i ended up going with power queens they come in today👌

[@leenewell2214]

So doe's a 100ah lithium battery run a trolling motor longer than a 100ah lead acid battery?

[@goodmanfishing]

They will run about 2x longer. A Lead-Acid battery is only 50% effective capacity. So if you buy a 100Ah lead-acid, you "get" 50Ah that you can use. Not the case with LifePO4.

[@Theoppositeofchaos]

True Lifepo4 shine in almost every application except starting big engines, charging them discharging and run time they are just great

[@MrBumbles2]

there is no high end when you tear them apart . so many are being scammed

[@goodmanfishing]

I would say customer service is still a big differentiator, or "should" be.

[@conchopete1789]

Seems like the expensive ones have money tacked on to give to the salespeople that’s all I can figure out. F that I’ll just pick one up at Walmart