AZ BS Thread 4²0

Everyone on the planet seems to have very strong opinions about batteries. Why do you say that about Renogy? I also have their panels and charge controllers in two vehicles and like them. Have you heard of Epoch batteries? Im looking for a Group 31 with 300ah and those two are all i can find.

 

Post #'s 452, 455, and 483 in my build thread linked in my signature cover most of my troubles. Basically a ~6 month slog for a warranty replacement of a less than 3-year old battery. Outdated/frustrating CS to boot. Continuously ignored for long periods of time, only one response from them per day, can only discuss claim through their CS portal (with its terrible UI), etc.

I just saw those Epoch batteries, and I could get behind them, though their 300ah group 31 only has a recommended continuous discharge of 100a, which is too low for my setup. I do not know anything about how Epoch works though.

 

i can agree with Mr E30 on Renogy,,, they make a pretty good product but once in a while you get a lemon, and when you do

they just suck when it comes to customer service and after sales.

 

So, is there a reason very few 300ah group 31 batteries exist? I currently only have a 100ah AGM battery(which is toast) in the coach of my RV so even going to a 100ah Lipo would be an upgrade. I just figured Id go for the maximum I can fit in the space. What brand batteries are you using?

 

This I do not know. I wish there were more options for sure.

I jive with that mentality for sure. If you aren't needing high output amperage (I only need it due to 3000W inverter, in a 12V system, to power a dual burner 1800W induction cooktop, primarily (also nice to run almost any tool off of the truck too, even up to a miter saw)), I have heard good things about Epoch, just no direct personal experience to share (yet). 300ah will last you a long time too, even with moderate energy requirements.

Funnily enough, I still use (3) 100ah Renogy LifePO4 batteries (1 of them acts up maybe 20% of the time (poor BT communication with CC)), and (1) 135ah Dakota Lithium + 1000CCA Starter Battery in my truck. I had purchased the Renogys prior to my experience with their CS, so I will run them until they die, knowing when they do I will go with a Battle Born or Epoch or other, depending on what each is offering at that time.

 

https://youtu.be/4j_cOsgRY7w?si=R4WxmpwbeoAuwAyw

 

Well well well, look whos hiding in plain sight on the KC Hilites website

 

I can't find Waldo

 

They must have really cool dome and tail lights