Reply to "Lithium battery worth it?"

KRLOA’s Cat Whisperer — But Do They Listen? Lifetime Member

Regarding the original question, a qualified yes.

If a lighter, higher usable power, longer lasting and maintenance free battery is worth the price difference, then yes.

However,

Don’t forget the added cost of potentially upgrading a converter, lead-acid charger, solar charge controller and if not equipped, adding a battery monitoring system to track the AH usage and charging of the Lithium Batteries. Unlike Lead Acid, a .1V change can represent 30% of battery depletion.

Also, don’t overlook security, now you have a lot more money in a tongue mount box or, as I found out, an easily defeated Lance locking trailer battery compartment.

A quick estimate for a simple upgrade not only included the cost of the Batteries but an additional $300+ in related upgrades.

We do dry camp and the benifits of weight, maintenance freedom and longevity are worth the investment.

10/31/2111:27 AM

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