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That’s what I thought. I have a fair knowledge of electrical but not enough to just dive in without some guidance. Thanks for getting back to me and confirming what I was thinking!

Thanks. What you say about the running lights makes perfect sense but when I disconnected the ground on the ACR the running lights work and the truck battery is isolated from the camper. Also, I appreciate your take on the heater for the battery. It does seem to me that it is one more element...

Good to know. Thanks

Thanks for sharing your experience. Very helpful as I move forward.

This post is very helpful as I am looking at replacing AGM with 100ah Lithium. Price points and storage are competitive with AGM now. I need advice as I do the switch. I already have a Victron Smartshunt. My plan is: 1. Replace old PWM controller with Victron 100/30. 2. Leave BlueSea ACR in...

The Powerurus looks like a nice battery and gets a good review. Did you get the self heating model? I would like to go skiing in winter and it seems as this might be necessary to keep the battery charging. Do you have any experience with using in cold temperatures? Thanks again for your advice.

Thanks for the advice to get the batteries load test. I brought them up to 100% and took them down to the auto parts store. One was in the 25% of life and the other was bad. Now to decide the route to take with replacement. Some of the well rated lithiums are less than the AGM replacement costs...

I have read about this hiccup with SOK that has an internal heater. Supposedly they have fixed this with an updated BMS. I appreciate you sharing your experience with SOK and the powerurus. No problems sending back the SOK and getting your money back? Did you get them from their site? Ok, time...

Yes, I have an old PWM and would go Victron. I was just looking at SOK batteries and they seem reasonable compared to a AGM of similar useful capacity, as you said 100ah usable versus 200ah and only 50%. Thanks for pointing out the price drops recently. More research on my end now. Question for...

Thanks for sharing your experience of only using solar to charge your lithium. I am facing the same decision. Your experience gives me something to consider. Thanks

I have considered but am not crazy about added expense of hardware. I wonder if I could charge enough with a 160w panel and a compatible controller. My current one is not lithium compatible. I also have a 100w portable panel.

I hear you about going the lithium route. I am not crazy about all the added wiring for dc-dc and the cost factor. The big Renogy won’t fit in my battery box, too wide. I do wonder if I just changed my solar charge controller, my current one is not lithium compatible, and only used solar to...

Mine is 2015 Grandby. Original batteries. It has been really hot on this trip so maybe that was the last straw for them. Thanks again. I will post what I find about replacements. Renogy has a 200ah AGM. Need to check dimensions.

Thanks. The batteries are 9 years old and have been treated with care but they are old. I can’t get the batteries up to 100% in my current situation but when I turned off the fridge I could get a resting voltage of 12.6 to last through the night. I should just get new batteries as it is probably...

My AGM batteries show 70-80% SOC but when not getting charge from solar, night, the voltage drops to below 12v. My batteries are on the older side. Is this the signal that they are shot? Thanks.

I agree, the integrated wench is a deal killer.

I recently installed an Indel B 12v 130L. I have 160w panel and dual 75AH AGM batteries. So far I seem to be fine. On a recent trip I got down to 83% after two days in the shade. I’m very happy with the fridge. Cold beer doesn’t seem like such a novel idea since I went from a 3-way to the...

Maybe drill a hole in the wooden bracket and insert a dowel or some sort of pin to hold it place.

Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like either way is fine. I really love my 12 v after struggling with my 3 way forever.

I recently installed an Indel B 130L 12 v fridge. I run it off the and have been keeping it on even when not camping. Any advice out there for keeping it on between trips or turning it off? Is one way better for the fridge? My solar gets down to 95% overnight and always regains to 100% by early...

Thanks for the photo info. Safe travels.

Thanks for the ride along. I’m recently retired from 31 years in the classroom and chomping at the bit to adventure. Your trip reports inspire me. Would you mind sharing the type of photo equipment you use? I appreciate your plant photography coupled with the great landscape shots. Safe travels...

I had this problem with my 2015. The factory replaced the skin on the overhang under warranty in 2019. This is a known issue. I would keep contacting them and hopefully they will do right by you.

Thanks. My controller is a Morningstar Sunsaver Duo and isn’t a MPPT. I have notice this spike happening usually when it has been cloudy, overcast and then it gets sunny fairly quickly and the spike does not last long. Thanks for reaching out with advice. Much appreciated.

Thanks, I needed to hear that… and now I have the fridge to keep said beverages cold! When it is sunny, the fridge can’t outrun the charging, and when overcast I am down 3% overnight. Phenomenal.