2015 249rb apex battery question

[Glennn]

Hello looking for help on batteries,
I have two lead acid batteries and thinking of putting two lithium iron batteries as replacement. When hooked up to the 30 amp 30 amp standard electric or when hooked up to my 12 volt truck plug will they charge up properly or I'd their a special charger that I need for the lithium batteries?
Any help is appreciated thanks again.

[bikendan]

You should upgrade the converter to one with lithium capability.

[Glennn]

Thanks Bikendan, not being familiar with the converter that would be nice if there was a direct fit converter.would the existing converter charge ? I thought it would only charge like to 90 zpercenta?
Thanks again for replying , have a great day

[tomkatb]

The charge from the rv historically does next to nothing.

Your converter is likely not lithium ready. Will need replacing.

If you plan on boondocking then you want the max lithium battery possible. Measure carefully. There are now all shapes of batteries.

My DW discovered Harvest Hosts and the freedom of boondocking several nights near nowhere. We carry Montgomery the guard dog. Airedales come pre trained to guard. Born that way.

A replacement converter should require 5-15 minutes to install. Very easy. And then, there are the others. It is two wires, a ground wire and often a plug, Couple of screws hold it often to the floor.

Get near it and get the model number.

We used SOK 206 ah batteries, 2.

Your current converter will charge your lithium batteries to about 80%.

This is a pretty easy upgrade.

I say that knowing I dropped a battery 1” on my finger removing them. Three hours in the emergency room. But, I finished the installation. Blood on the walls.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Glennn

Thanks Bikendan, not being familiar with the converter that would be nice if there was a direct fit converter.would the existing converter charge ? I thought it would only charge like to 90 zpercenta?
Thanks again for replying , have a great day

There are a number of aftermarket converter manufacturers, that have direct replacement converters. Progressive Dynamics is the most recommended.

[Glennn]

Thanks again tomkatb, i will look into.

[Aussieguy]

you can also look at adding some solar

200w of solar and your existing converter will work together to top up the battery
you get more value for your money as the solar can help you extend your camping off grid.

you can always add more panels later if you decide you want to boondock for longer periods. 400-800watts can make you almost self sufficient. \


it is not hard to add solar.. lots or posts and videos that shows how to.

[Glennn]

Aussieman, thanks for your input sounds like a better option