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1 kwh battery, $180.00. simple bulk charging.
1 kwh battery, $180.00. simple bulk charging.
How about a link? I searched and found nothing anywhere near that low priced. A LifePO4 65AH battery is $750. If it is not a 12V battery, what equipment like converters are needed and what are their sources, cost and space requirements. As I stated earlier the OP has a 21' trailer which I doubt has room for the multiple converters being mention in the ongoing discussion about Chevy Volt batteries.
Just go to eBay and type in Chevy volt battery.
Just go to eBay and type in Chevy volt battery.
I did and this is what I found (It is a 100AH battery not 1kw) along with more expensive ones like this 400AH $1600.00. That is why I asked you for a link.
Edited January 5, 2018 by trailertraveler
It is 24v as is. Just rewire to 12v.
It is 24v as is. Just rewire to 12v.
Thank you!
1 kwh battery, $180.00. simple bulk charging.
If I am doing the math right 1000watts/12Volts means that it is an 83AH battery and is a 4 year old used one. If fully discharged it would provide about the same AH as a lead acid 160AH 12 Volt discharged to 50%.
You say simple bulk charge, but at what voltage? No float charge? A lot of the basic converter/chargers provided in travel trailers are not programmable. Not sure you could keep one from trying to float charge other than by turning it off which I think in most cases would also shut off the converter and result in the 12volt systems running off the battery.
We are getting pretty far off the OP's generator question, hope the discussion is at least somewhat useful to them.
Edited January 5, 2018 by trailertraveler
There is a ton of info on this forum. No need here for a redo. These batteries don't degrade like lead acid. Totally different animal. Also the Chevy Volt is a hybrid. The batteries are barely used. They literally have thousands of cycles. Also lead acid can't be pulled down much without ruining them. 30% can damage them. Lithium can be pulled down 70-80%. You get much more use out of it with less charge time. There is no float charge with Lithium. Bulk charge. Set a minimum and maximum at high charge rate. Done in quick order. Lead acid has 3 stage charging. Takes long time to reach full charge. Has a float cycle to achieve this. I am going to buy a complete Volt battery for my camper. 18KW
I am curious as to how many watts of solar panels you have room for on a 21 foot trailer. I am guessing that there is an air conditioner, TV antenna and at least one roof vent and possibly a vent for the refrigerator. I have a 160 watt portable setup and as Kirk mentioned it is only capable of providing minimal charging even when in full sun. It does serve to top off the batteries after using the generator for a bulk charge.
It's not written they must be mounted on the coach. Some folk use solar panels on frames so they can move the panel back toward the sun.
It's not written they must be mounted on the coach. Some folk use solar panels on frames so they can move the panel back toward the sun.
I know that.
...I have a 160 watt portable setup...
Edited January 6, 2018 by trailertraveler
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