Project LM 365
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LBR
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The lithium batteries will blow your mind and checkbook... can't wait to get some!
Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn
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Same space, less weight, and a much longer run time, with a higher more consistent usable voltage, and a way longer battery life. Oh and bluetooth connection to each battery to give me the basic information I need.
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Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn
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Install 2- Lifeblue 12V 150Ah Lithium ion batteries, and new Convertor. DONE.
Pulled out my 4- 3 year old 12v marine batteries that have been acting up when traveling at night. The Solar takes care of the fridge during the day.
The 2 - Lifeblue 12v 150Ah batteries fit in my box perfectly with room to spare.
No more vent tube. I put a foam rubber mat under them so they don't slide around.
I replaced the factory convertor with this new one Lifeblue sent me. It will do a better job keeping the batteries charged and healthy.
The bluetooth monitoring system is really simple to operate for those low tech guys like some of us.
Looking forward to seeing how they perform.
Now for lots of pictures
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Pulled out my 4- 3 year old 12v marine batteries that have been acting up when traveling at night. The Solar takes care of the fridge during the day.
The 2 - Lifeblue 12v 150Ah batteries fit in my box perfectly with room to spare.
No more vent tube. I put a foam rubber mat under them so they don't slide around.
I replaced the factory convertor with this new one Lifeblue sent me. It will do a better job keeping the batteries charged and healthy.
The bluetooth monitoring system is really simple to operate for those low tech guys like some of us.
Looking forward to seeing how they perform.
Now for lots of pictures
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kbausano
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OMG - I just checked prices - and forgot to breath for a few moments!
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Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn
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I got FREE shipping Ken 
lol
Kinda scary to think it was the same price as the Moreryde IS will be. :/
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lolKinda scary to think it was the same price as the Moreryde IS will be. :/
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kbausano
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I got FREE shipping Ken
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I bet you did! Lol
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Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn
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Thanks Dave..
Then I can put some electric motors on my MoreRyde IS hubs and make it a pusher to give me better mileage. Oh shoot I should put a patent on that first.
Bones
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The bluetooth monitoring system is really simple to operate for those low tech guys like some of us.
Jerrod, I got the impression from the LiFeBlue site info that you can only connect to one battery at a time, is that correct?
I didn't watch their video on this, but...
My friend Michael Kidd installed, I believe 4 Tesla car batteries in his Tiffin motorhome. He told me the other day that he can run all 3 ACs for several hours. He installed the soft-start capacitor in each of the ACs.
He has quite to monitor/control system that he built and wrote the code for. Pretty amazing work. Those who know Michael will not be surprised
dave10a
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Interesting projects on this thread. May I also suggest installing a time delay release relay in the trailer brake circuit. I recommend this because some one pulled my break away cable and all brake actuator solenoids burn up (shorted winding) and the batteries were completely drained. The battery life was diminished to a point I had to replace them sooner than expected.
Bob.jr
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That is a great idea. Can you recommend one?
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Bob.jr
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I found one at DelCity. It's adjustable up to 300 seconds. It works just like your dome light works. I'll. Make this my next mod.
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Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn
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Yes this is correct 1 at a time. I just check it from about 50' in front of the RV and it found them. You just open the app and pick the battery you want to view.
I guess theres two ways to look at that 1) it's good to monitor each battery indaviualy to watch its performance from 1 to the next. 2) Some would my say they'd rather see the entire system as a whole.
The App. Is really easy to use even for me... lol
Not a huge amount of information just the basics. For me this is going to work perfectly. I think for those real boondockers you might light more detailed information like Jim Tanners set up.
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Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn
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Thanks.
I like the idea but with disc brakes you know at soon as you pull that pin because the hydraulic brake pump starts pumping and making noise..
Jerrod
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Bones
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I didn't watch their video on this, but...
My friend Michael Kidd installed, I believe 4 Tesla car batteries in his Tiffin motorhome. He told me the other day that he can run all 3 ACs for several hours. He installed the soft-start capacitor in each of the ACs.
He has quite to monitor/control system that he built and wrote the code for. Pretty amazing work. Those who know Michael will not be surprised
That is impressive.
dave10a
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There are many interval relays available at different prices. Here is one such place http://www.airotronics.com/products-intervalon.php. It is important to get one that can handle the current and 20amp continuous is recommended. Another alternative is to wire in a small motor cycle battery to replace the house battery connection. A small motor cycle battery would deplete it's charge before doing damage to the brakes, but would supply enough power long enough to stop a run away trailer.
Keep in mind this modification is needed for those who store their trailers to prevent nefarious activity called vandalism
