Lithium vs. Trojan 6v Golf Cart Batteries

[Handy]

Now that I'm almost done with my RV refurbishing after making the purchase of my 2007 Jayco Melbourne 29D I have been toying with the idea of making the leap into Lithium batteries but due to the cost I was thinking about doing the 6v Golf Cart Batteries wired in a series.

I like the Nexgen Lithium batteries because they have all of the controllers built into the battery so it can be charged without changing out my whole system, aka "drop in replacement."

Does anyone have experience with Lithium Batteries vs the Trojan 6v Golf Cart batteries they can share?

Does anyone know how to find out if the charger in my coach is a 4 stage? I have an image or two attached.

I don't want to spend the money if I get get good performance out of the golf cart batteries but we plan to dry camp quite a bit and use a small solar system to help top off batteries while we explore during the day.

Any thoughts are appreciated!

[PlayersZ28]

I considered going to Li batteries but they are still 2.5x what I paid for the AGM's.

If you are installing a large system then the costs isn't such a large part of the total bill. With my setup I'm fully charged by noon in the US SW. I run the TV, lights, microwave and sometimes the furnace in the evening.

What do you consider a small solar system?

[Robbbyr]

I see your inverter and your transfer switch but not your converter. Your converter will determine your battery charging capabilities. It may be incorporated into your load center (fuses and breakers) or it could be a separate component. If you find it and provide more information we may be able to tell you a bit about it.

[Handy]

Originally Posted by Robbbyr

I see your inverter and your transfer switch but not your converter. Your converter will determine your battery charging capabilities. It may be incorporated into your load center (fuses and breakers) or it could be a separate component. If you find it and provide more information we may be able to tell you a bit about it.

I found a pic of my IOTA converter... DLS-45

[Robbbyr]

Originally Posted by Handy

I found a pic of my IOTA converter... DLS-45

That model could optionally have a module that makes it a 4-stage controller. Now your challenge will be determining whether it has the IQ Smart Charge Controller.

Check the link here to find out more about your converter and the charge controller: https://www.iotaengineering.com/dls45.htm

[WinnieView]

The most preferred converter/chargers on the market are made by Progressive Dynamics.
We have had the same model in all 3 motorhomes over 15 years and never a problem. We also added the remote pendant for monitoring and to override charging stages if needed.
Our motorhome has 50 amp service requiring the PD9280;

[bono]

I do not have experience Lithium vs. Trojan 6v Golf Cart Batteries. However, I have 1,5 years experience with 400 Ah lithium batteries. Very expensive mod, but this is what I wanted to achieve - no generator, while almost 100% boondocking. It works well, but again, the cost is mind blowing.

Additionally, for me the weight / gases mattered - I moved the batteries to inside the trailer.

[PlayersZ28]

Originally Posted by bono

I do not have experience Lithium vs. Trojan 6v Golf Cart Batteries. However, I have 1,5 years experience with 400 Ah lithium batteries. Very expensive mod, but this is what I wanted to achieve - no generator, while almost 100% boondocking. It works well, but again, the cost is mind blowing.

Additionally, for me the weight / gases mattered - I moved the batteries to inside the trailer.

That's a lot of Li, equal to 8x 6v L/A batteries

[bono]

High maintenance family

Originally Posted by PlayersZ28

That's a lot of Li, equal to 8x 6v L/A batteries