10-alternatives-lithium-ion-batteries

BBQ · 08-11-2017, 03:30 PM

10-alternatives-lithium-ion-batteries

10 alternatives to lithium-ion batteries - Charged

Davydd · 08-11-2017, 05:23 PM

According to that article I can rest easy that lithium batteries are pretty much my choice on my theoretical future travels.

Maybe a Millennial will have a different anticipation.

I investigated the Efoy hydrogen fuel cell system and concluded that even if it was here today the system was too bulky for a B even at their 210ah setup, imo. Most of the others are for fixed storage and not suitable for a moving van.

Reed · 08-20-2017, 03:11 PM

Davydd

We have had 9+ kW-hrs on our 5th wheel for 4.5 years and 4.5+ kW-hrs on Roadtrek for 1.25 years and are completely satisfied.

We can give more information on experiences if desired

Reed and Elaine

Davydd · 08-20-2017, 08:06 PM

Reed,

I have an 800ah lithium ion battery setup already in our Advanced RV. It is nearly 3 years old. They used the GBS batteries from Elite Power Solutions in Tempe, AZ. They are still building that system but they are testing a 48 volt Volta lithium ion system that could be their next generation.

None of those 10 systems cited are going to supplant lithium ion in the time period I expect to be RVing.

Reed · 08-20-2017, 09:34 PM

Davy

800 Ah at 12 V nominal is basically what we have on 5th wheel, 9+ kW-hrs. Our fifth wheel systems has battery suite at 48 V nominal (4 Manzanita Micro batteries in series). Power comes from panels at 90 V so a much smaller controller can be used. The LFP world should be changing rapidly with new chemistries/physics at work. Prices should be going down capability to operate at a much wider temperature range is developing. We are 77 so doubt we shall be going anything more advanced.

We are bird watchers and nature lovers. Not running a generator means that birds and animals are far more likely to "visit". We enjoy quiet and solitude and primarily boondock at "dispersed" sites on BLM and Forest Service lands
Reed and Elaine