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You sure that wont hit on a hard flex or drop-off? Are those 255's?

Hmmmm

Very curious to see more!

That winch isnt going to be enough.

How big an issue is low temp in reality for these? Is it mainly the charging issue, or does it drop off quickly at, say, 20F and less or something?

https://youtu.be/ahyGOQlINs0 Video link. https://www.offroadxtreme.com/features/sema-coverage/sema-2022-optima-batteries-adds-lithium-to-the-lineup/ So these are being marketed for power sports vehicles so far but then the Optima rep says they tested it in a Ford Raptor. How far is this from the re...

Is 100A enough?

I think due to the commercial nature of my needs in this case, I'm going to have to go with the very pricey but probably best option.
This is Redarc's 50A charger.

https://www.redarcelectronics.com/us/du ... ry-charger

Ah I see what you mean. There don't seem to be too many options from first glance but found this one: https://battlebornbatteries.com/product/sterling-bb241235/ I didn't consider another option, using an equalizer, which would allow tapping one of the 24v batteries. Redarc makes a pricey one: https:...

Thanks for the reply but what's the difference between using something like the above 70amp dc-dc convertor on a regular lead-acid battery, and an alternator? Also, isn't the main issue with larger loads on lithium is the inability to supply much over 100amps? If I have to operate a small winch and ...

Sorry I don't have a link but I'd hope anyone with decent working eyes will see the issues unless this guy paints it and fills it all in with buckets of bondo.

I'm back at this again but for a different application this time. Ron, do you think the 70A version would be effective as a 12v (lead acid) battery charger as well, instead of just supplying power to devices? The difference from my initial post's intention is I'm going to create a 12v system onboard...