Albury Batteries

Housing the famous Murray river and numerous caravan parks, Albury is a must-see for camping enthusiasts. The city is packed with endless outdoor activities for campers to try, plus a beautiful nature scene that will have you hopping on your RV to begin your road trip to the area. Don't be too quick to drive off though. Makes sure that aside from a car battery, you've got a good RV battery too-you don't want to enjoy Albury's view while eating cold food or without any lights on.

You can always get your battery pack in the area as there are battery shops in the city such as Battery World Albury and Bockman Batteries. However, if you like to be prepared before taking off, you can also order one in advance from Outbax. You can choose from a wide range of camping batteries and caravan batteries here, whichever fits your needs best. This NSW city is also big in battery recycling so if you have a flat battery, you can coordinate with the battery recycling Albury city council to help dispose of it properly.

Can I Put Lithium Battery In My Caravan?

If you own a caravan, it is highly recommended that you use a lithium battery to power your appliances in it. It won't be an issue at all and in fact, would be the best option especially if it's a LiFEPO4 deep-cycle battery. This can power your caravan for several days or even a week whether you're in a camp-site or off-grid, plus, LiFEPO4s are great for power-hungry appliances as well. We all know how advantageous lithium iron phosphate batteries are whether in outdoor settings or at home. These compact battery power packs weigh less than half of an AGM battery or lead-acid battery's total weight yet packs more capacity. The space-savvy external design, extra available power, and longer lifespan make it great for caravan battery setups or for other types of recreational vehicles too including camper trailers and camper vans. Plus, LiFEPO4 provides additional safety with its incombustible feature, coupled with a built-in battery management system to prevent charging issues and overheating.

How Much Do RV Lithium Batteries Cost?

RV lithium batteries are significantly pricier than other alternatives. On average, a 100Ah LiFEPO4 retails for around $1,000 which causes a lot of campers to hesitate about buying them since you could buy more conventional battery types with this amount. However, lithium batteries remain unbeatable in terms of overall performance and safety, which is a big advantage when you think about it. You won't have to worry about your safety too and it requires minimal maintenance, so there's no need to keep tracking your battery while it's charging. Best of all, although a single LiFEPO4's price is equivalent to two or more traditional batteries, they can last for up to 10 years which is the lifespan of combined AGM or lead-acid batteries as well.

Should You Switch Your RV To Lithium Batteries?

RV lithium batteries are definitely worth it to invest in although, in some situations, they may not be the most suitable battery type for your camping needs. For one, you'll have to change your electrical systems and battery charger to be compatible with a lithium battery. If you're using a solar charge controller, you might have to replace that too. Overall, it will depend on the initial setup of your vehicle since for some, changing batteries could be easy but others may have to completely reprogram a big part of their RV. If you really want to go for it though, you can always contact a professional to help you out.

Can You Charge a Lithium Battery With a Solar Panel?

Yes! A lot of campers actually choose to install an entire solar power system in their caravans for a free source of energy when they're going off-grid. A lithium battery's charging phase differs from that of solar batteries though, so it is required that you use a solar charge controller to regulate the energy that goes into your solar panels and flows into your battery. This could be a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) or a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) regulator. MPPT is better in terms of efficiency, but make sure you do your research as this does not automatically mean it's the best fit for your system. As for caravan solar panels, you can either go for fixed solar panels or portable ones like flexible solar panels or folding solar panels.

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Here at Outbax, there's no need for you to google "batteries near me" anymore. Whether you're after Wodonga batteries or your outside Albury, we can always deliver a quality battery box to your location. Need Perth batteries or Ashburton batteries? No worries, just check out your pick online and all you have to do is wait for your battery to arrive. Whenever you're in need of a portable power pack, Outbax is your best online option - we even offer affordable yet quality inverter generators and power stations!