Storing your RV - with LiFePO4 batteries

[Neal]

I'm creating a separate thread I started in another discussion so we can discuss this topic and focus on this specific theory. I'm seeing some believe that 80% SOC is where you should store your "active" LiFePO4 batteries, which is probably coming from the Apple world of iPhone battery management (which are NOT LiFePO4 batteries). This may be true if you physically remove and store your battery in a controlled environment. I'm not sure it's true for a battery that remains connected in a RV and is under any load, parasitic or not, and connected to a charger which may only float charge over a longer duration. I personally cycle my LiFePO4 batteries which I can control over Victron's web portal "VRM" - I'm doing a discharge as we speak. Here's a video I got from a quick search...let's discuss.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

Look forward to the discussion and learning more about the LiFePO4 battery chemistry behavior.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

I rarely store my MH for more than 30 days, so I'm not sure how long is too long. When I do store it, I do so on a 20-amp circuit with the inverter, refrigerator, and phantom loads on.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

Looks like I need to change my configuration and allow charge to 100% regularly. I have used other battery chemistries for too many years and became accustomed to how to manage those battery types.