Will The Charging System on Tow Vehicle Damage a Lithium Travel Trailer Battery When Towing?
Question:
I am towing an rv trailer with my GMC Savana van. I am switching to a 100 amp lithium battery for my trailer battery, from an AGM battery. I assume the alternator will charge the trailer battery to some degree as I drive. I dont rely on this process for charging my trailer battery anyways. I am concerned if having a lithium battery will harm the alternator. Thanks for your time
asked by: Steve A
Expert Reply:
The Alternator on your GMC Savana van will not cause harm to the Lithium Battery # 34282738 in your trailer. It will simply maintain the battery while it is being towed. I do recommend you check the Converter # PD69RR on your trailer to ensure it is rated for charging Lithium batteries. If you are not sure please let me know what converter you have and I can verify if you need to change it out or change a setting on the converter.
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Progressive Dynamics 9300 Series RV Converter Charger - 12V - 45A
- RV Power Converter
- Standard Charge
- 12V
- 45 Amps
- Lead Acid
- Lithium
- Progressive Dynamics
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Go Power Lithium RV Battery - Deep Cycle - LiFePO4 - Group 31 - 12V - 100 Amp Hour
- Battery
- RV Battery
- 12V
- Group 31
- 12-15/16L x 7W x 9-1/4T Inch
- 100 Ah
- Lithium Battery
- Go Power
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