The Latest Lithium News
12V Guru – Towing Safety Advice and Tips for the Australian RV Market
Planning a road trip with your caravan? Safe towing is essential! From pre-trip checks to legal must-haves, our 12V Guru’s tips ensure a smooth, stress-free journey. Don’t hit the road unprepared—read our top towing safety tips now!
12V Guru – Live on THE RV Master Stage at Victorian Caravan and Camping Super-Show
Our 12V Guru attends the Victorian Caravan and Camping Super-Show to present on Lithium Battery Safety. Check out the presentation here.
12V Guru – Are Chassis-Mounted Lithium Batteries a Risk?
Installing Lithium batteries in your van? Our 12V Guru gives you some insights into the pros and cons of Chassis Mounting lithium batteries.
12V Guru – Future Proofing
Considering some upgrades to your vehicles electrical systems? Our 12V Guru gives you some pointers on how to future proof your base system and upgrades.
12V Guru – Upgrade Pitfalls
Looking at upgrading your system to suit your next trip? Our 12V Guru gives you some pointers to look out for when mixing brands.
12V Guru – Wiring Checkup
Heading off road in an older van and want to know what to check? Our 12V Guru discusses how to give your electricals a ‘once over’ before you head off.
12V Guru – Uncover Your Battery’s Secrets
What’s going on with my batteries? Our 12V Guru discusses how shunts can help you track your batteries activity
Ensuring Accurate Current Monitoring with Electrical Shunts
An electrical shunt is a critical component in electrical circuits. Find out why it’s important and how it functions right here.
12V Guru – Quality 12Volt Wiring
Our 12V Guru discusses what to look for in safety and functionality with 12Volt wiring when looking at second hand vans
12V Guru – Positive Pressure System Power Needs
Dust! Looks great behind the car but how do we keep it out of our van? Our 12V Guru discusses how to minimise dust entering your van so you can relax and enjoy your adventures
12V Guru – Protecting your batteries
Batteries running low or flatting out? Our 12V Guru discusses how to maintain the longevity and efficiency of your RV’s battery setup
12V Guru – Upgrading your 12V System
Looking for more Power? Our 12V Guru discusses the key elements you need to know when upgrading a 12V system
12V Guru – Sizing your RV Charger
Battery Chargers Sluggish? Our 12V Guru discusses how to optimise your battery charging in your RV Battery Bank
12V Guru – Multi Fridge Options
With the right setup multi-fridge options provide countless stocks of fresh food and drinks and enables the versatility for whole family adventures or simply getting a weekend away with mates.
Why Lithium? 10 Reasons Why Lithium Batteries Are The Best Choice For Off-Grid Travellers
For many adventurers, travel is a way of life. You like to spend your days exploring, off-roading and packing in adrenaline rushes. If you love
12V Guru – Battery Storage Part II
Hi 12V Guru, I just read that I shouldn’t leave my 2 x 120 AMP AGM batteries continually connected to a smart charger, a CTEK
12V Guru – Increase Battery Capacity
Good Day Mr Bayliss, I seek your assistance in understanding the value of having a number of batteries connected vs a single battery. I am
12V Guru – Choosing The Right Lithium Battery Set Up For Your Caravan
Question to 12V Guru: Good morning, We have ordered a new caravan which will have 220 litre Compressor Fridge and it was suggested that in
How many adventurers does it take to change a battery?
How many adventurers does it take to change a battery? Changing a battery doesn’t have to be difficult, follow our step-by-step guide below. Tools required:
12V Guru – Inverters Essentials
Question to 12V Guru: G’day 12V Guru , I have recently upgraded my vans 12 V electric system with LiFePo4 batteries & associated charger &
Lithium battery chargers
This post has been originally published in May 2019 and has been updated in September 2021. When we wrote this blog post initially, lithium batteries
Lithium upgrade package now available
battery management system upgrade to lithium From $1749 for complete upgrade of caravan power to lithium BMPRO has been at the forefront of introducing Lithium
How to charge and monitor lithium batteries?
Enhancing your caravan 12V system With lithium batteries now the clear choice for the lovers of free camping, many caravan owners upgrade their 12V system
12V Guru – Lithium BMS – What’s Inside Lithium Battery
Question to 12V Guru:What is a Lithium battery BMS? Hey 12V Guru – getting confused with what everyone is calling a BMS with the new
BMPRO extends its range of Lithium Batteries
Melbourne, 29 September 2020 BMPRO as a manufacturer of lithium compatible battery chargers, Power Management Systems and other lithium compatible products for the caravan industry,
How long will it last? – caravan lithium battery put to the real-life test
They say that lithium batteries would outperform AGMs in RV applications, but can we compare apples to apples and find out how long a caravan
RV Lithium Batteries – The new kid on the block
RV Lithium batteries – deep cycle applications Lithium batteries have been around for a long time. Many people would recognise smaller cell AA and AAA
12V Guru – Can I connect lithium batteries in parallel?
Question to 12V Guru – Can I connect lithium batteries in parallel? We have heard stories about lithium and their benefits and reckon we want
12V Guru – How much should I spend on a Lithium battery?
Question to 12V Guru I am considering buying a new BMPRO lithium charger and 2 x 100A 12V lithium batteries as I find our current
Future of lithium in RV industry
Sealed lead acid batteries have long led the charge (so to speak) in the RV market. But lithium batteries are becoming somewhat of a force
Lithium batteries for caravans
Over the past decade, from almost zero commercial profile, lithium batteries (lithium iron phosphate – LiFePO4) have risen to become the highest profile portable electrical
Lithium Batteries FAQ
What is a Lithium battery? Just like standard lead acid batteries, Lithium batteries consist of positive plates (cathodes) and negative plates (anodes) as well as
CHARGING 12V LITHIUM BATTERIES
CHARGING LITHIUM BATTERIES Can I use my battery charger for charging 12V lithium batteries? The answer depends on the charger you’ve got. WHAT’S ALL THE
