Greetings. I am planning on replacing the 100 amp hr AGM house battery in my 2000 VW camper. I have a single remaining concern with the variety of Lithium batteries that advertise Plug and Play status. Because the BMS in a good lithium battery will shut the battery off when fully charged, what happens to the alternator circuit? It is my long held belief that in boats and cars/vans that one does not ever want to experience an open circuit with regard to the alternator. I do have a 160 watt solar panel on the camper, ( AGM) and it is connected to the alternator charging circuit. I have changed nothing in that circuit.
I would appreciate input regarding this issue. Most cars come with some form of lead acid battery and the charge tappers off but does not stop and lead acid batteries are reasonably forgiving and accept a trickle charge.
One well known Lithium provider simply said that this issue should be taken up with folks that manufacture 12 volt alternators... I think there must be better answers out there from knowledgable battery folks.
Any educational tips here are welcome.
I would appreciate input regarding this issue. Most cars come with some form of lead acid battery and the charge tappers off but does not stop and lead acid batteries are reasonably forgiving and accept a trickle charge.
One well known Lithium provider simply said that this issue should be taken up with folks that manufacture 12 volt alternators... I think there must be better answers out there from knowledgable battery folks.
Any educational tips here are welcome.