Living with Lithionics—Some Tips, Tricks, and Observations

[Geronimo John]

2 hours ago, jd1923 said:

I'm going to keep reading, learning and likely will put off an LI upgrade for a couple of years.

Spot on.  It took me five season to get up to speed with enough confidence to convert a couple of marine lead acid to Litho's.  But the time was well spent in learning from many of the same folks here on our forum today.  Now there are many proven ways to get there.  And as you pointed out, each technology matures and better ones arrive over time.

When I purchases our OE2 in 2018, Litho's were relatively new and very expensive.  In time their priced dropped and my time came to use the most proven and best reviewed technology.   Good new is you have a good system now.  Why spend today's dollars to change it if it works for now.  Garner all you can from our friends here at the OTT forum and when your system is ripe for upgrade, you will know that is then far better than we did last year.  

But always be aware that words here, especially from engineers, make a difference.  Your reputation is very good and is growing. 

GJ

[MAX Burner]

6 hours ago, Geronimo John said:

Why spend today's dollars to change it if it works for now.  Garner all you can from our friends here at the OTT forum and when your system is ripe for upgrade, you will know that is then far better than we did last year.  

Well written, GJ!  Great advice...

And OBTW, @jd1923 - John gets FULL credit for the cool DC-to-DC set-up in Casablanca.  We communicated directly last year for several months (takes that long to get my "pea-brain" around the concept!) before coordinating the install - of which, about 60 - 70% of the effort is on the TV!  The effort on the "OTT side" is straight forward if one chooses to mount the charger in the trailer - (otherwise, mounting the unit in the TV would be 80% effort on TV/20% on the Oliver, IMO).  There advantages either way depending on a given camper's needs...

PS:  As GJ and I've mentioned in earlier threads - all of the necessary "cable-making" tools are available here for owners that want specific custom cable diameters, lengths, and lug configurations...  Bottom line, the cardboard sign at the I-25 intersection could read, "Will Make Cable for Beer."

[Geronimo John]

8 hours ago, MAX Burner said:

.  Bottom line, the cardboard sign at the I-25 intersection could read, "Will Make Cable for Beer."

Just keep in mind that Art has exquisite tastes when it  comes to beer!   

GJ 

[SeaDawg]

22 hours ago, jd1923 said:

I'm going to keep reading, learning and likely will put off an LI upgrade for a couple of years. Just ask @SeaDawg, as she has been babying her AGMs for years. At the same time, would love to have 600AH of Epoch LI batteries ready for your next trip. All in time...

We'll see.  With our minimalist style, I'm still unsure if our plans will include lithium. We're installing it on the boat, but unsure about the trailer. Because, we're not sure we need it. 

We'll see.

[Geronimo John]

On 3/26/2024 at 3:52 PM, SeaDawg said:

With our minimalist style, I'm still unsure if our plans will include lithium. We're installing it on the boat, but unsure about the trailer. Because, we're not sure we need it. 

Sherry:

Your post would make a great thread starter!  

Likely it boils down to your camping style and frequency.

GJ