I hope this is okay to ask here.
I found this forum by searching about A123 batteries, then upon further reading through the forum I read about LFP batteries. To my amazement they go up to an astonishing number of amp/hours (granted the higher the more costly).
I have a ICE Volkswagen van (camper) that I would like to replace the old/near death Optima Blue Top battery (deep cycle/starter) with a much higher capacity 12volt battery. Preferably lithium.
If I buy 4 of these LFP batteries, then wouldn't that make one 12 volt battery to use as a starter and for deep cycle needs? I see they go very high in AH. I'm looking for the highest amps possible even if it means relocating the battery outside of the engine compartment into the passenger area, so that the space the battery takes up isn't too much of a factor. I'm willing to spend a significant amount of money within reason if I can get a lot of amps/hours. I've seen how much the 160, 200 and 260AH versions sell for each.
I'm just wondering if there's something better or more bang for the buck, because it's a lot of money if there is something better for my application.
Thank you for your time.
P.S. If there is anybody here that has converted a Smart car, then let me know. I own a couple Smarts.
I found this forum by searching about A123 batteries, then upon further reading through the forum I read about LFP batteries. To my amazement they go up to an astonishing number of amp/hours (granted the higher the more costly).
I have a ICE Volkswagen van (camper) that I would like to replace the old/near death Optima Blue Top battery (deep cycle/starter) with a much higher capacity 12volt battery. Preferably lithium.
If I buy 4 of these LFP batteries, then wouldn't that make one 12 volt battery to use as a starter and for deep cycle needs? I see they go very high in AH. I'm looking for the highest amps possible even if it means relocating the battery outside of the engine compartment into the passenger area, so that the space the battery takes up isn't too much of a factor. I'm willing to spend a significant amount of money within reason if I can get a lot of amps/hours. I've seen how much the 160, 200 and 260AH versions sell for each.
I'm just wondering if there's something better or more bang for the buck, because it's a lot of money if there is something better for my application.
Thank you for your time.
P.S. If there is anybody here that has converted a Smart car, then let me know. I own a couple Smarts.