Instant Off-Grid™ Shipping Containers with Solar and Batteries
Our 20 and 40 foot shipping containers are outfitted with roof mounted solar power on the outside, and on the inside, a rugged inverter with power ready battery bank.
Your battery bank is a very important (and potentially expensive) component of your RV solar system, so you should do plenty of research on the best RV batteries before you buy.
“Lithium” includes LiFePO4 (or lithium iron phosphate) and lithium ion. Almost all lithium RV batteries are LiFePO4, because this chemistry is very safe and LiFePO4 batteries have a very long life. Lithium ion batteries, on the other hand, are typically used in cell phones and electric cars because they are lighter and charge faster.
Lifespan: The most significant benefit of lithium RV batteries, in the long run, is their lifespan. As long as you use and store your batteries properly, lithium batteries can last 10+ years. Even if you don't over-discharge your lead-acid RV batteries, you will probably only get 2-3 years out of them.
“AGM” includes batteries labeled “lead acid”, “flooded”, and “gel”. AGM batteries are now the most popular lead-acid RV batteries. While AGM batteries are slightly more expensive than the other two, flooded batteries require consistent maintenance and gel batteries have low discharge/recharge rates.
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Energy Park Precinct, Unit 15
Johannesburg 2001, South Africa
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