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Re: Start Battery Powering lots of DC systems

Reply #20 –
Quote from: kevo0000 –
all the electric car batteries must be lithium ion, there have been so many electric vehicle fires in the uk
Yes, my understanding is that electric cars use lithium-ion batteries and are susceptible to fires. I believe the LiFePO4 batteries are too expensive for car manufacturers. I wouldn't have lithium batteries in my coach if they were lithium-ion batteries. I also have an e-bike, and I am very careful not to leave it charging unattended. I also try to charge it outside in the shade. I have looked into a fireproof storage box, but the cost and size have kept me from purchasing.

Re: Start Battery Powering lots of DC systems

Reply #21 –
Rich Bowman told me that the engine batteries do not charge from the shore power, I got a Tric-L- Charge which did work but never brought the voltage up adequately, its wiring was a very light gauge, At the Branson Grandvention I had a different model installed that has heavier wiring, looks similar to Chuck & Jeannie's shown in a previous reply,
I cannot find the paperwork for it and there is no name on the unit but i believe it came from Foretravel. Cost a few hundred bucks and we have had no battery issues since,
Got rid of the glass pack starter batteries and have old fashioned lead cell batteries that do a great job even in the coldest Ohio weather.