Will The Victron SmartShunt Battery Monitor Work With Lead Acid And Lithium Batteries?

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will the victron smart shunt 300a work with both acid lead and lifepo4 batteries?

asked by: D F

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Hey D, thanks for reaching out. Yes, it will! The Victron SmartShunt Battery Monitor - 300 Amp # VN25VR will work with lead acid, lifepo4 (lithium), and AGM batteries.

What kind of setup are you using this with?

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Victron SmartShunt Battery Monitor - 300 Amp
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Ann J.

3/5/2026

Will the Victron 300 fit under the battery case on a camper trailer? Thanks!

Jesse M.

3/6/2026

@AnnJ Hey Ann! It potentially could fit under the battery case but that really depends on your specific battery and case setup. The monitor itself is 1-3/4" tall x 4-3/4" wide x 1-3/4" deep so if I were you, I'd compare these measurements to the spare space in your battery case. You should be able to get a pretty good idea of if it will fit or not.

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