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General Discussion / Re: Lithium upgrade - 2011 P.C. 3100

« on: October 18, 2023, 04:39:56 pm »

@Keelhauler: Thank you for your response and valuable comments. I recently stumbled upon the Renogy DCC50S, a DC-to-DC battery charger that not only supports lithium batteries but also features a built-in MPPT solar charge controller. This all-in-one solution for charging house batteries immediately caught my attention. I was curious if you had any experiences or insights to share regarding upgrading a similar setup (like the Xantrex XADC 6012 family) to accommodate lithium charging via alternator, generator, or solar sources.  I like to keep the same footprint due to the water tank which takes up most of the space.

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General Discussion / Lithium upgrade - 2011 P.C. 3100

« on: October 16, 2023, 02:06:34 pm »

I'm new to this forum and I own a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser 3100. I believe it's equipped with the Xantrex XM 1800 Pro inverter and the Xantrex XADC 6012 (2007 model) converter/charger combo. I'm interested in finding an upgrade for the XADC that can support LiFePO4 (Lithium) batteries with a capacity of approximately 200 amp-hours (a pair of 12v 100ah batteries). Currently, I have a pair of deep-cycle 12v marine batteries. The XADC 6012 has limited space due to the water tank, so I'm looking for an option that doesn't require a massive installation or major modifications.

 don't believe that the XADC 6012 supports lithium charging or even has has solar inverter charging function at least from my reading.  I don't have solar panels at the moment but plan to add them later. If anyone has experience upgrading to lithium batteries with a similar setup, I'd greatly appreciate hearing about your experiences and any recommendations you might have.

*take advantage of quicker alternator charging while driving
*Solar charging while boondocking
*Generator charging occasionally (on longer stationary trips and cloud days)

Thank you in advance for your insights and advice.