R-pod Owners Forum : Batteries https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Batteries Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 14:51:34 +0000 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:51:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=16048 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Batteries : Lithium batteries do not like... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16048&PID=155124#155124 Author: ppine
Subject: 16048
Posted: 04 Dec 2025 at 10:51am

Lithium batteries do not like the cold.
They are best stored above 14 degrees F. 
Take them in the garage in the winter. 
]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:51:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16048&PID=155124#155124 Batteries : I am assuming you are speaking... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16048&PID=153854#153854 Author: gpokluda
Subject: 16048
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 Smile

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.
]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 16:24:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16048&PID=153854#153854 Batteries : You did not say specifically which... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16048&PID=153853#153853 Author: StephenH
Subject: 16048
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.
]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:36:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16048&PID=153853#153853 Batteries : LFP batteries are theoretically... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16048&PID=153852#153852 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 16048
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.]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:58:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16048&PID=153852#153852 Batteries : My solar system now is made up... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16048&PID=153851#153851 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 16048
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. 

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