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   My solar system now is made up of two 100ah Lifepo4 batteries, two 230 watt solar panels, along with all the needed supporting equip. My batteries are Renogy bluetooth self warming. I do not keep the camper plugged in when stored at home, and my batteries stay topped off, even with the 12v fridge running. I will NOT be running anything in the winter time, except the normal parasitic drain of car mon detect etc. Should the batteries be removed? I'm in new england and 20 degree days are plentiful, and sub zero temps in january - february. 

Edited by mjlrpod - 15 Sep 2024 at 12:44pm

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mjlrpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1215	Post Options Post Reply Quote mjlrpod Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Batteries Posted: 15 Sep 2024 at 12:22pm
	My solar system now is made up of two 100ah Lifepo4 batteries, two 230 watt solar panels, along with all the needed supporting equip. My batteries are Renogy bluetooth self warming. I do not keep the camper plugged in when stored at home, and my batteries stay topped off, even with the 12v fridge running. I will NOT be running anything in the winter time, except the normal parasitic drain of car mon detect etc. Should the batteries be removed? I'm in new england and 20 degree days are plentiful, and sub zero temps in january - february. Edited by mjlrpod - 15 Sep 2024 at 12:44pm
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GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2650	Post Options Post Reply Quote GlueGuy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 2024 at 1:58pm
	LFP batteries are theoretically OK to use down to -4F, however there are issues charging them in low temps. Whatever you're using to charge them should account for the low temp, and reduce the charge current accordingly.
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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 2024 at 3:36pm
	You did not say specifically which battery model you purchased. I looked up and if it is the RBT12100LFP-BT-US, then you are good to go. The batteries will turn themselves off if the temperature gets too low. If you have solar connected, then the batteries will warm themselves until they get warm enough to operate. Pretty nifty. As long as you have sunlight, it will work. However, if you cover the trailer or have extended cloudy weather, then it is likely best to disconnect the batteries.I mention the specific model, because not all the models have the self-heating function.
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gpokluda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 325	Post Options Post Reply Quote gpokluda Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 2024 at 4:24pm
	I am assuming you are speaking of the rp195? For the life of me I don't know where you could cram that much solar on a 195 I have a similar setup on my current camper; a littler more solar and a little more battery capacity, but in theory it works the same. Like StephenH said, if your batteries have a thermal shut-off, you will be fine. If they do not have a thermal shut-off, follow GlueGuy's advice.
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