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  • Post in thread: Perfect Battery Rachet?

    I just bought a set direct from Tekton. They ship fast and I had some rewards saved up, so ordered them and some other items I was needing. Thanks for the tip. I will be happy to cut the shrink off my other ratchet. It looks dorky.
  • Post in thread: First Lifepo install. Serial worries.

    I am pretty sure I want to go 24v in my Truck Camper. Battery space is limited so I wonder if I should focus on fitting 24v batteries instead of 12v in serial. I have read a few posts that indicate serial is potentially more problematic. Got any advice to offer? Editied for my earlier silly...
  • Post in thread: First Lifepo install. Serial worries.

    Ok lets try this. With the option of using 4 Battleborn 24v 50ah in parallel vs 4 12v 100ah in series/parallel. Same cost for the batteries.
  • Post in thread: First Lifepo install. Serial worries.

    Good info, thank you! I think I am now feeling better with the choices ahead of me.
  • Post in thread: First Lifepo install. Serial worries.

    Yes, LiFePo4 (edited title) pre built and likely from the better names (Victron, Battleborn etc.) I do plan on a big 2-3k inverter. Main goal is to be able to run AC, and or Microwave for 2 hrs or so. Generator makes too much noise for some places we stop. Also switching to a DC refrigerator...
  • Post in thread: First Lifepo install. Serial worries.

    Well I was super sleepy when I posted that. I meant to say series instead of parallel. I have found some 12v 200ah batteries that will fit in one of my smaller bays near the original battery. I just want to understand any pitfalls.
  • Post in thread: Perfect Battery Rachet?

    Good idea, I have shrink wrap on one of my ratchets but it's not perfect. Funny as it's a Tekton too.

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