RV FEATURE
For a long time, before solving this problem,
we remained in a heightened state whenever
we needed to use the microwave or kettle
at dinner, worried that we would experience
another voltage drop and be woken from the
same alarm again…
With this problem now fixed, we have
continued our family caravanning adventures
and haven’t heard the alarm since.
BENEFITS OF LITHIUM
Let’s break down the benefits of choosing
lithium for your caravan.
1. They’re marketed as the more compact
and lighter option, which means you gain
more space for storage. As a family of
five who live in our van full-time, extra
storage space is something that excites us
probably a little more than it should!
2. Payload is reduced with the batteries
being considerably lighter, consequently
improving fuel efficiency — another
massive tick for the traveller who is on a
tight budget.
3. Their lifespan is considerably longer, with
a higher average of cycles (we’re talking
a few hundred for AGM versus a few
thousand for lithium), so they won’t need
replacing as often. Pay more upfront to
save more in the long run… it seems like a
no-brainer, right?
4. They are faster charging and can utilise
more of their charge than AGM batteries.
Lead-acid batteries need to be recharged
at 50 per cent capacity whereas lithium
can be used down to its last 20 per cent
before needing recharge. Again, a clear
indication of lithium superiority.
(An earlier version of this article implied that
the caravan’s lithium batteries may have been
the cause of the problem. We apologise for
any confusion.)
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