- Nov 7, 2019
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- Funster No
- 66,674
- MH
- Wildax Solaris XL
- Exp
- 4 years
I have a 2021 Wildax with the 'volt pack' option that I bought 2nd hand.
This was/is an expensive upgrade that does away with gas completely and in theory allows off grid camping.
Amongst other things it comes with a 3kw inverter, 200w solar (I think), smart alternator and 2 X 100Ah lithium batteries.
Problem is that boiling one kettle takes approx 10% of my stored capacity! Although driving around charges them up quite quickly, the solar is weather dependant and slow.
Each battery is approx 315mm (L) x 160mm (W) x 220mm (H). I have looked at the current LiFePo batteries and they seem to be able to pack a lot more amps in the same size. Are these new ones different chemistry to mine?
Could I just replace these with bigger storage ones?
Would it cause me any issues with the voltronic meter?
This was/is an expensive upgrade that does away with gas completely and in theory allows off grid camping.
Amongst other things it comes with a 3kw inverter, 200w solar (I think), smart alternator and 2 X 100Ah lithium batteries.
Problem is that boiling one kettle takes approx 10% of my stored capacity! Although driving around charges them up quite quickly, the solar is weather dependant and slow.
Each battery is approx 315mm (L) x 160mm (W) x 220mm (H). I have looked at the current LiFePo batteries and they seem to be able to pack a lot more amps in the same size. Are these new ones different chemistry to mine?
Could I just replace these with bigger storage ones?
Would it cause me any issues with the voltronic meter?