Installing the GoPower 250AH Lithium Battery in a 2020 Jayco Redhawk Motorhome

Updated 12/27/2021 | Published 12/25/2021

Question:

I currently have four 6 volt 105ah AGM batteries connected in parallel and in series, connected to the 510 watt solar system. I’m entering the third season with my batteries, so I’m beginning to think about replacements. It looks like the spec’s say that the minimum change current on the GoPower 12 volt 250 ah lithium battery is 50 amps. My motor home Jayco Redhawk 24B is a 30 amp unit. Does that mean the this battery is incompatible with my motor home? Thanks!

asked by: David

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Go Power Lithium RV Battery, # 34282740 is a great choice and yes there is a statement of charge current having a recommended 50 amps with a max of 100 amps. Your 2020 Jayco Redhawk Motorhome Class C, is a 30 amp service input from shore power/generator in the form of alternating current (AC). When talking about shore power, primarily from the power pedestals at campsites, there is typically an option of either 50 amp or 30 amp AC power. When talking amps there is a change from the 30 amp 120VAC input at the pedestal, to the 12VDC conversion then available from your campers distribution panel. The amps rating available increases greatly when converting from your AC power inlet to 12VDC and your RV's charger for the battery bank is converting that AC input to DC through the converter/charger. You will have no issue with getting enough amperage to meet demands.

Please verify the settings on your 2020 Jayco Redhawk Motorhome's converter/charger before you install a lithium chemistry battery. If you can identify what manufacturer and model you have let me know and I will look up the specs.

One of the better aspects of the Go Power Lithium RV Battery, # 34282740, is the built-in battery management system (BMS). This keeps the battery from operating outside of its safety margins and helps to optimize charging. A battery bank with a full 250 usable AH is a good size for a Class C. And this provides it in one battery instead of having to wire multiples together to reach a good size bank for boondocking.

Please note the linked product review and installation videos below.

expert reply by: Michael R