Best Batteries for Off Grid Living - Van Life, Tiny Home - Lithium vs AGM

[@JarrodTocci]

Check out more videos from the playlists below and my website for more information: Website: jarrodtocci.com/ Tours Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLHrnevETejEMWv5kclacXhH6atb3ax6tl Van Informational Vlog Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLHrnevETejEMseRhXNwNjrs5BU7RLpvhg Entertainment Vlog: kzbin.info/aero/PLHrnevETejENxc67U9B7IO0r2H9F5K0oa GHOST Build Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLHrnevETejENEalXZqQCA2zR64OG_5yM1

[@RestaurantSeatingDesigner]

Hey Jarid can you talk more about the happy Jack system for the beds.. I'm gonna be getting a Prime Minister and I kind of want to use that happy Jack system in the front not the back I'm wondering if it's possible? Or do you think it would interfere with the sliding door on the side? I really need the wall space for other things I have planned for the area so I would like to have a seating and desk area underneath the bed from behind my car seats. Then have the bed above it. This or leave me well space on both sides to do it it is that I need to do and fit in the things that I want. Due to the fact this is my 1st time and I have no clue how the happy Jack system works I really need your help with us thank you so much.

[@RestaurantSeatingDesigner]

And for the happy Jack bed system I wanted to be a full size not a Queen. And how much do you think it would cost to get the stuff so I can put it together myself. And where can I get it. You cannot order it from you guys.?????

[@bernarddouthit4647]

I am just getting started with solar and was about to buy a lead-acid battery, but now understand so much more about them. This is a huge help. Thanks to you both for putting this together.

[@NoLimitVanLife]

Lightharvest solar has the distribution blocks and power panels that I want for my build and I can't find them anywhere else. I love hearing the owner explain everything because he seemed so passionate about batteries and solar.

[@scottmckinney9760]

Makes me so psyched that I just ordered my system with these guys!!! been getting things set up with John and he has been awesome to deal with. Thanks for the series of vids

[@fookdatchit4245]

Loving this series Jarrod. Learning loads as usual. Thanks m8.

[@BBBCanada1]

This is BY FAR THE BEST video I’ve seen on this subject. Very easy to understand and now I know what I have to do. I have 5 acid batteries in my truck and I only need one of these. That would save me on weight and fuel. Thank you. 👍🏼

[@islandvibes9076]

JT - love the content. Wish you would do the "what's going on... GUYS!" in every video! That's a JT signature line!

[@JarrodTocci]

LOL thanks!

[@FBall-im8ui]

this guy sells the stuff and does know where its made, nice

[@srameypr]

Thank you, Jarrod - that all-in-one unit is intriguing!

[@nomansvan827]

Awesome video! So much information. What a set up for a work trailer to pull behind the van.

[@igowhereimtowed6839]

Thanks for the video. Three years ago I purchased 6 Herewin 12 volt 100 Ah batteries. At that time I paid $520.00 each shipping included. Earlier this year I installed them on my motorhome. With just over 2000 watts of solar on the roof. Posted a video on the installation on my channel.

[@Kralphrn]

Great video. Myles does a great job explaining everything

[@melissasmith1727]

Good ideas! Keep up the good work!

[@Snarge22]

Love all this stuff! Noted something that isn't mentioned much is in regards to big natural weather events, and that is these Class B vans (work trucks in fact) to RV conversions, and RVs in general are great for when the weather goes quite bad and the power goes out or one needs to leave. With an RV, and these Promaster/Sprinter/Transit/Chevy-vans, one can exit with a fully self contained vehicle. Or if the power simply goes out, one can move into the RV for a few nights. How easy.

[@lightharvestsolar]

Great point! I've also had lot's of customers simply run an extension cord into the house when power goes out. Having an emergency power system is super handy.

[@cathylivingston368]

I've been full-timing for two years in a Transit 250, but haven't "built" out any permanent features like solar, power, water, etc., precisely because of the high expense and technical expertise required for me to maintain those systems. I'm with Miles..."We have the technology; we can change the world we live in!" Especially now, in Paradise, California, we're experiencing frequent power shut-offs due to fire danger, along with earthquake "swarms" occurring very near high-voltage lines and power generation sites. And, solar "economics," it seems, only applies to those "special" folks who OWN their own home. Thanks for sharing your passion...I'm with you!

[@pedrogarcia4140]

Super informative in Batteries! You gotta have the right battery set-up to go Solar. That portable Power Station is a game changer.

[@LivingProcess]

Brilliant as always! Love that we share the passion to save the world ♻️🌿☀️

[@michaeltonkin9004]

I have just ordered 3x 200amh slim batteries for my van build in 48 Volt. I am in Australia and 48 Volt is the latest and greatest and also cheaper than 12 Volt. The Inverter and all the gear to run it is Victron.

[@juliansiegmund2369]

Interesting... I was wondering about this. Question though, how would you go about charging 12v stuff?

[@daniel.messick]

Next video with Miles you should give him a minute or two at the end to just speak in technical terms to make everyone appreciate how much he simplifies language.

[@dean167]

Fair play mate ! I can gurentee this has helped a lot of us !

[@JackWrobel]

I've been farting around with SLA and lithium batteries for years and this video would have saved me so much money and time

[@KamberKahu]

Miles rocks!

[@jayspell179]

Great video, Jarrod!

[@James-be7cz]

Great vid. Thanks a lot for the advice.

[@mattsolomon6292]

Time for the build using two portable power plants! One for the lights and pumps, one for the cooking and fun.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Love your content, and learned a lot Jarrod! Is there a 24v 100ah Lithium battery available with built-in ability to output 12v?

[@this-is-slammin-549]

Thank you.

[@jaywebb9973]

Excellent info!!

[@limitlesscoker6669]

Would like to know what Miles thinks about Maryland solar with their military grade flexible panels. If he’s ever had experience with

[@RestaurantSeatingDesigner]

I'm getting my Van real soon.. I had really had my heart on for the new ford 4 by 4 transit but it cost too much. So i am looking at the pro master ,still has a very high price Tag but at least it's $10000 cheaper.🤗 And for some reason in Las Vegas is getting really heard teacher hands on a Van. Some my most important question is when I 1st start on the van do i start on the electrical 1st then work around it? Thinking that's what I gotta do but I definitely want to get a package together from you guys to put together my solar and power package ,will need to be strong enough to winterize My Van. And I like the solar panel said don't have all the squares on .. the newer one that gets more sunlight without any obstructions.

[@RobertBadgett]

What is the battery in the 1800wh system for $1150? LiFePO4?

[@toutmoncoeur]

We're all a little bit in love with miles. At this point

[@simon8864]

Lead acid batteries will initially give massive current to start an engine but that current quickly tailes off. For starting engines they're great. But not good for much else.

[@soxxy8588]

Question if you have time. What would I need to run 1Kw all day every day?

[@ducksinarowpatience]

Does this run ceiling fan? What about AC. I have pets!

[@serenas8144]

I'm still looking for someone to install my solar and to my RV and to help me with my build in Fort Lauderdale, I have been looking for a month, to no avail. I'm in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Do y'all know anyone? Thank you

[@simonefire]

Check out Mango Vans in Miami

[@DavidTaylor-hk9ir]

What is the low temperature battery shut off, please?

[@DavidTaylor-hk9ir]

Do you need a designated battery charger for the lions battery ?

[@DavidTaylor-hk9ir]

May I use a regular good battery charger ?

[@DavidTaylor-hk9ir]

Can the lions be connected in series 48 v ?

[@TucciDaGucci]

I'm looking for a..."What to look for in a battery..." PAST difference between Lithium & Lead acid. Like, give me 3 power usage situations 1) mimum power draw system, like a few appliances 2) few appliances and AC 3) Hardcore power system...max power draw system...AC, appliances...2nd alternators...Tell me what I need to look for in batteries, accessories & hardware for each situation.

[@thomas-ms6st]

what heater was miles talking about heating the snow off windshield and heat the rest of the van??

[@lightharvestsolar]

Just a tiny electric heater from home depot or wherever.

[@sandygraham7943]

What lithium batteries can be charged in extreme cold temps ???? 20 to 35 below zero .

[@jeremycowan4214]

I have been on the fence about lithium batteries due to the 5 months of cold. -20 to -40 C. My van has a wabasto knock off heater, but I can never guarantee the batteries are going to stay above zero all day everyday, sometimes the van might not be used for a week or to. should one stick with lead acid ?

[@JarrodTocci]

Some lithium have Low Temp batteries. They tend to be more expensive but they are able to handle colder weather much better so that's why they started making them. I'd still go with lithium and try and find a way to keep them warm enough for those 5 months. My opinion

[@mtbgo7860]

Lion batteries are not appropriate for a van or moving vehicle. The terminals and cases are not sealed and can cause issues when in moisture and movement.

[@JarrodTocci]

Umm they are sealed 😂 so not sure where you’re getting your info from

[@mtbgo7860]

@@JarrodTocci kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYPIaoeNeqqif5I

[@mtbgo7860]

@@JarrodTocci not sealed. Check the video.

[@mtbgo7860]

@@JarrodTocci Where are you getting your information from? 😂. Clearly...lion energy batteries are not safe for vans or anything that moves.

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

Starter batteries are lead acid because they can handle the extreme momentary surge current of a starter, 400+ amps. The best 100 amp hour lithium batteries max out at 200 amps for 30 seconds or 100 amps continuous. Other than that the lithium batteries are far superior. If you need more current capacity from a lithium, you run them in parallel.

[@duanehundley]

I don't know much about solar or bms systems but I know that wiring in parallel or series is easy. I'm not sure why he makes that a point that he thinks sounds difficult.

[@mightystreaming933]

Lithium dont like cold or heat so there wirthless.. AGM works in all weather

[@Housemouse7777]

Ive been talking about this for a decade...lol.

[@ryanambsdorf2859]

F me and my poor choice of expensive gel batteries :(

[@JarrodTocci]

No worries! We have all been there. My first van also had gels. With a certain charge controller you can upgrade to lithiums in the future

[@apocolypse11]

Acid battery obsolete exactly

[@glen7463]

If you fly drones you wouldn’t want a charged lithium in a room while your asleep

[@glensalmon3695]

bias towards lithium. not well versed in agm.

[@JarrodTocci]

Are you saying yourself or us? I personally have had both is 2 different vans, so I'd say I'm qualified. If you're speaking for yourself then trust me you're not missing out on a lot not knowing too much on agm. And Light Harvest Solar is extremally knowledgeable in all batteries and doesn't carry agm because of knowing what they know.

[@lightharvestsolar]

Agreed, I have a HEAVY bias against AGM's. The worst economics of all the choices and obsolete performance. Once upon a time they were the only thing we could put inside and they worked so we used them. Those days are long gone and now there are much better options. I have approximately 35,000 off grid hours on AGM's, designed hundreds of systems, blah blah blah, for perspectives sake.

[@davidjones1393]

OOOOOOO MAN

[@tamo9520]

I wish he would have showed us that power station & pointed out all the outlets, if it had any, or the various different outlets, again, if it had any, and what can be plugged into it, instead of using just a ''words"! Some of us need to have hands-on to understand: he says, "I can cook on that, I can boil water on that, . . ." so, does it have an element inside? Does it open up like a camp stove? I know it doesn't, & now if anyone is reading my post, they also know, but if they didn't, . . . . .?

[@JarrodTocci]

I'll be doing video on his power stations separate

[@tamo9520]

@@JarrodTocci Perfect. that would be awesome! Luv your information! Thank you!

[@RimdarRanch]

EVERYONE will agree Lithium are better. NOT everyone can afford them or get "sponsored " them. I run 600Ah of AGM Batteries. I can't afford the $6000.00 to buy Lithium, or the 300Ah that I can now use. MAYBE if Battle Born and the other companies didn't give away as many they could drop the prices for the every-day guy like myself. JMO

[@JarrodTocci]

As someone that has had both and understands your point of view, I'm saying that it will cost more over the long run by using AGM. I think most that have had both will agree with me there as well. Cost of certain lithium batteries are coming down to a reasonable cost. Again in mine, and others, opinion it's very worth the upfront cost

[@RimdarRanch]

@@JarrodTocci When you're on a Bologna budget ( Social Security ) you just can't afford Filet Mignon.

[@islandvibes9076]

@gerald Darnell - while I see what you're saying, understand that sometimes, you're gonna get what you pay for - AGMs are cheaper, but require more care and won't last as long in the long run. As JT said, the cost will pay off in the long run.

[@Lawiah0]

lead carbon battery

[@jamesshrewsbury2610]

This guy might be a good business man but he doesn't know much about batteries . He is talking a bunch of bs to boot . Sorry man he just doesn't know , I would NOT buy anything from him.

[@JarrodTocci]

But you didn't say what he's bs'ing about. Do some research and checking because I've been doing this a long time and I know a good company when I see one

[@freejack5555]

Another highly biased lithium battery vs AGM battery video. There are ZERO AGM battery sponsors on KZbin so its no wonder why you never see any pro AGM battery videos. Have you ever used an AGM battery? Ever looked at how an AGM battery performs at a 20% or 30% DOD instead of the 50%? Hell you didn't have your van long enough to ruin an AGM battery but you prophesizing how they are bad. You'd need 300 amp hours of Lithium to compete with my 600 amp hours of AGM. My one worry is not discharging too much and you still have that same worry plus you have to deal with cold batteries, bad charging and a host of other problems that will kill your lithium way faster than my AGMs. I can screw them up 3 times before I spent the money you would have on lithium. Oh and an AGM can't run anything like a lithium? I run everything off mine including my 13.5k BTU AC unit. And please don't tell me about these lithium warranties. I've read them and they are all very tricky. I hear people saying all the time certain batteries have 10 year warranties and then you read them and its a prorated refund on a repurchase only.

[@bjbhehir]

Free Jack from AGM!

[@freejack5555]

@@bjbhehir BJ your lithium

[@Espiritiv]

Agm doesn'tt have nearly as many charge cycles. You might as well try to convince us ICE is better than EV when clearly it's not based on total cost over there useful life

[@Mylifelovingit]

Nope.

[@craigslist04]

Lead is Dead man...

[@rickowens4397]

Fast-talkers skip so much. Thumbs down.