Caravan Battery Management System Upgrade to 6 month old Great Aussie Caravan.

How to choose a Caravan Battery Management Systems.

Choosing the correct cable size is crucial when building a safe and functional caravan power system. The right choice of house lithium batteries should be light and last longer than an AGM battery; saving you more money over time. Without question, compatible battery chargers and battery monitors; carefully chosen, will maximise efficiencies. While location of batteries, in relation to associated components, is paramount to optimal power supply. Get it right and you can enjoy endless holidays off the grid staying in your caravan, RV or 4WD without power challenges.

After having dramas with the existing caravan battery management system, the owners of this Great Aussie Caravan contacted Outech to trouble shoot various power issues and to find a solution to their power failures so they can continue their lap of Australia.

After Outech upgraded this caravan power management system with:

Enerdrive 12V 40A DC2DC + Battery Charger – for charging battery from vehicle and solar;
Installed new cable for Anderson plug to enable charge to the caravan while on the road;
Victron Smart Shunt 500A/50MV Battery Monitor with Bluetooth Monitoring via Phone;
Victron Blue Smart IP22 30A/240V Charger;
Amptron Lithium 12V 100Ah / 175A BMS LiFePO 4 Battery, which replaced the heavy redundant AGM Batteries;
Upgraded size of cables throughout because it this integral(!);
Added external Anderson plugs to utilise the use of portable solar panels;
Installed new cable for Anderson plug to enable charge to the caravan while on the road;
Amptron Lithium 12V 100Ah / 175A BMS LiFePO 4 Battery, which replaced the heavy redundant AGM Batteries and relocated them to improve performance and lifespan;

The owners are now back on the road exploring more off road adventures!

Call our technician to help you understand how your Caravan Battery Management System works or why you experiencing charging issues?

Outech can calculate your specific power usage and build a compatible lithium and solar power system that will allow you to free camp off the grid for longer.

From free advice to complete supply and install, Outech will help you make mobile living a breeze!