Project description
I am planning a longer boondocking season this year and my current lead-acid house batteries just are not keeping up anymore. They drain fast, take forever to recharge, and I never really trust the readout on my old panel meter. I want to move to a proper lithium setup: a set of LiFePO4 batteries sized to replace my existing bank, wired into the RV electrical system correctly, with a battery management system and a modern monitor so I can actually see state of charge, voltage, and current draw in real time from inside the coach.
The RV is parked at my address right now and is fully accessible, so the technician can work at the battery compartment and the interior panel without any trouble. I would like the old batteries removed and disposed of responsibly, the new lithium bank mounted securely with proper ventilation and temperature considerations, and all wiring, fusing, and cable sizing done to a safe standard for the higher discharge rates lithium can handle. If my existing converter or inverter is not compatible with lithium charge profiles, please flag that so we can talk about upgrading it as part of the same visit rather than discovering a mismatch later.
What I am looking for from the person who takes this on:
— Experience specifically with LiFePO4 battery bank installs in RVs or campers, not just automotive lead-acid swaps
— A clear recommendation on battery capacity and BMS/monitor brand based on my typical off-grid usage
— Proper low-temperature charge cutoff handling so the cells are not damaged in cold weather
— A final walkthrough showing me how to read the new monitor and understand charge and discharge limits
— Written confirmation of the wiring changes and any fuse or breaker sizes used, for my own records
The RV is parked at my address right now and is fully accessible, so the technician can work at the battery compartment and the interior panel without any trouble. I would like the old batteries removed and disposed of responsibly, the new lithium bank mounted securely with proper ventilation and temperature considerations, and all wiring, fusing, and cable sizing done to a safe standard for the higher discharge rates lithium can handle. If my existing converter or inverter is not compatible with lithium charge profiles, please flag that so we can talk about upgrading it as part of the same visit rather than discovering a mismatch later.
What I am looking for from the person who takes this on:
— Experience specifically with LiFePO4 battery bank installs in RVs or campers, not just automotive lead-acid swaps
— A clear recommendation on battery capacity and BMS/monitor brand based on my typical off-grid usage
— Proper low-temperature charge cutoff handling so the cells are not damaged in cold weather
— A final walkthrough showing me how to read the new monitor and understand charge and discharge limits
— Written confirmation of the wiring changes and any fuse or breaker sizes used, for my own records
Other / Miscellaneous Cash, Bank transfer
