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Old 11-13-2021, 02:02 PM   #1
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Question Lithium Batteries

We have a new 21 NE with the Solar setup with the Lithium Batteries and were wondering if while the unit is stored for the winter what is the best thing to do with the Batteries?
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Old 11-13-2021, 02:30 PM   #2
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We have a new 21 NE with the Solar setup with the Lithium Batteries and were wondering if while the unit is stored for the winter what is the best thing to do with the Batteries?
Read and follow the manufacture's instructions for cold weather charging and storage.
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Read and follow the manufacture's instructions for cold weather charging and storage.

Yeah, basically this.


One caveat. A lot of battery companies are suggesting to pull the batteries out of the trailer and store them inside. But unless your local climate is very cold (like, below -5F) there isn't a lot of reason to do so.


I'm comfortable leaving my batteries in the trailer for a Detroit winter. I just charge them to the manufacturer's recommended SOC and then pulled the negative cable so they are isolated from any possible load.
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I'm comfortable leaving my batteries in the trailer for a Detroit winter. I just charge them to the manufacturer's recommended SOC and then pulled the negative cable so they are isolated from any possible load.
I pulled the main fuse on the positive cable - total isolation, too.
Denver temps have been known to drop to -20F. Crossing my fingers and hoping for global warming. May panic at the last minute and bring the Lithiums home.
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