Does anyone use a 12 volt heating matt to keep their Lithium Batteries from falling below 33 degrees Fahrenheit? And where did you find it? Thank You...
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T Alan B -- no direct experience myself, but this looks interesting: https://www.truckcamperadventure.com...ng-system-mod/Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.
2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlus
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Originally posted by howson View PostT Alan B -- no direct experience myself, but this looks interesting: https://www.truckcamperadventure.com...ng-system-mod/
Couple issues with the pads. I ordered a two pack, and it only came with one fuse. Complained and they sent out another two pack as an exchange. Still only one fuse. I kept both fuses and returned one of the two packs.
The unit has a built-in on-off thermostat that's NOT adjustable. To test the units before installation, I had to freeze the pads. If they're working, you'll see the outline of the heating coils on the surface of the pad. I think two of the four pads I had didn't show any heating coils, so I'd be sure to test.
The pads require a 12 V power source. I bought a 110-12 V transformer because I'm plugged in for now. Haven't tested the pads running off the battery alone. If you used just battery alone, you'd have to make sure you had a way to keep the batteries charged. . .
-Steve2018 Solitude 310GK, disc brakes
Morryde SRE4000/XFactor with heavy duty shackles, V-Brackets in spring hangers
2012 Ram 3500 SRW 6.7 Diesel, air bags
18k B&W Companion, non-slider
640 watts solar, 400 amp-hour Lion Safari UT 1300 battery bank
Aims 1500 watt inverter/charger with ATS
Somerset, WI
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Originally posted by T Alan B View PostThank you Steve...
My new opinion: the Facon's don't provide enough heat to be effective battery bank heaters.
-Steve2018 Solitude 310GK, disc brakes
Morryde SRE4000/XFactor with heavy duty shackles, V-Brackets in spring hangers
2012 Ram 3500 SRW 6.7 Diesel, air bags
18k B&W Companion, non-slider
640 watts solar, 400 amp-hour Lion Safari UT 1300 battery bank
Aims 1500 watt inverter/charger with ATS
Somerset, WI
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Originally posted by steve&renee View Post
Sorry for this late report, but my experience with the Facon Heating Pads at temps below 20 degrees F is not good. The Facon's could only keep the battery temp sensor reading 30 degrees when temps dropped to 17 degrees. That's not enough to prevent the battery BMS from shutting down charging. My BMS needs batteries to be at least 35 degrees to allow charging.
My new opinion: the Facon's don't provide enough heat to be effective battery bank heaters.
-SteveForum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.
2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlus
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Originally posted by howson View Post
Well that's a bummer. Will insulation around the battery compartment help or are you trying something else?
2018 Solitude 310GK, disc brakes
Morryde SRE4000/XFactor with heavy duty shackles, V-Brackets in spring hangers
2012 Ram 3500 SRW 6.7 Diesel, air bags
18k B&W Companion, non-slider
640 watts solar, 400 amp-hour Lion Safari UT 1300 battery bank
Aims 1500 watt inverter/charger with ATS
Somerset, WI
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