Date:         Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:34:06 -0800
Reply-To:     Karl <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
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From:         Karl <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
Subject:      Re: Is there anybody out there?/LiFePO4 battery
Comments: To: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@comcast.net>
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You're working with Mike H, I found out, we're following the
conversation over of the Book of Faces now. The friend I mentioned is
west-coast and a roaming installer, https://www.offthegridcamper.com/

IMO at the price point for 50Ah + extras, 45Ah usable, you're at almost
4X the cost of a quality proven AGM 100Ah with 50Ah usable, that
requires little in the way of extras. The cost vs Ah in Lithium systems
becomes much more attractive as the size goes up, but may I suggest
starting with 100Ah to get more Ah/$.

Karl

On 2/12/2018 3:04 PM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) wrote:
> I have been talking to him, I am pretty sure.  One of the big issues is
> that the batteries are considered Hazardous Materials and this really
> limits who can ship them and shipping them around the country, etc.  We
> have that covered with the company we are working with.  Also the
> charging system from the alternator is tricky.  Got that covered as
> well.  I am almost ready to pump out a kit that would allow you to
> install one of these in just a few minutes with very little electrical
> knowledge, etc.  The price for the battery (50amp hour) and the charger
> is going to be around a thousand.  This should be find for most people.
> I am also working on a 100amp hour version.
>
> Ken