Let’s talk about lithium batteries, the new media darling in the RV industry. Along with their growing popularity have sprouted the weeds of myth and misconception. Let’s dispel the top six.
Myth: Lithium Batteries Are Explosive
Like a game of telephone, this myth is based on a true story.
In 2017, exploding lithium-ion batteries in Samsung Galaxy tablets and phones caused international uproar. Airlines even banned the phones. Samsung eventually ‘fessed up and recalled more than 2 billion units, even though the flaw affected a tiny percentage of devices. The problem, they discovered, was a short circuit in the PCB.
Advantages of a Lithium Battery for Your RV
- Can be fully, repeatedly, and safely discharged.
- Good for 3,000-5,000 lifecycles (5-10x that of a lead-acid battery!)
- Can last well over 10 years! Manufacturers may even offer 10-year warranties.
- Weighs just one-third that of a comparable lead-acid battery.
- No periodic water replenishment (no need to go hunting for distilled water).
- No flammable or explosive fumes while charging or discharging.
- Can be safely stored and used inside an RV.
- Constant voltage throughout the discharge cycle.
- Quickly and efficiently recharged without overheating. Very fast charge rate!
- Almost fully recyclable.
- Don’t contain environmentally dangerous metals.
- Terminals don’t corrode like lead-acid batteries.
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