The Safari UT™ line is the latest in Lithium battery technology. It replaces traditional deep cycle lead acid batteries with the safest and longest lasting Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries. They are used for auxiliary power in RV's, trailers, motorhomes, vans, boats, cabins, sheds, gazebos, dump trailers and places where you need a reliable source of stored energy.
NOTICE: For auxiliary power only. Not for use as a starter battery.
How do I justify the bigger investment of a lithium battery?
First Factor – Size - Our UT 1300 lithium iron phosphate 105 Ah/1344Wh/100A battery, is a stanard 24 size, smaller than typical group 27 or 31 AGM/lead acid. This means that you may be able to fit an extra battery in your battery box!
Second Factor - Weight - Traditional lead acid batteries often weigh more than 50lbs. Our lithium batteries weigh 23 lbs. or less. When you travel or have to lift the battery, that extra weight makes a big difference.
Third Factor- Usage - With the UT 1300 you camp 2x longer than using lead acid batteries because you can use all the energy stored in our battery compared to only being able to use about 50% in a lead acid battery. You can also use the UT 1300 on its side, end, or even upside down because there's no acid to worry about spilling out or emitthing toxic fumes.
So, one lithium battery is basically equal to two AGM/lead acid batteries as far as everyday usage. The average price for two AGM/lead acid batteries is going to be about $500 to $600 and they don't last nearly as long so you'll have to replace them every 3-5 years. For example, an AGM/lead acid battery is limited to 200 -500 times, depending on how well it is taken care of and regulary maintained. Our LifePO4 batteries have 3500+ cycles. That is approximately 8X the life cycles. Considering these 2 factors – being able to run them 2X longer, and the fact that they have 8X more life cycles - our UT1300 is equal to nealry 16 AGM/lead acid batteries.
Fourth Factor - Warranty - The average warranty for AGM/lead acid batteries is 3-5 years. Even then, if it needs to be returned, it is a prorated refund. Our UT 1300 has a limited Lifetime Warranty. This means that once you buy one of our batteries, you're set for life.
So, with a smaller size, lighter weight, longer usage, and a lifetime warranty, the Lion UT 1300 lithium battery is an exceptional value.
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The Safari UT lithium battery series performs better than lead acid batteries in most weather conditions. It can charge between temps of 32° and 113°F and can discharge between -4° and 131°F at 100% rate.
ALL types of batteries need to be above freezing in order to charge them. As a result, it is best to use the batteries in a climate controlled location (not on the tongue of a trailer or using a lead acid battery compartment that has to be ventilated, thus allowing freezing air to circulate around the battery).
The Safari UT and other lithium batteries can be placed in an insulated space, inside the RV or other climate controlled areas. Some users have suggested using a Battery Heating Pad that you can find online. We recommend using the battery in a climate controlled location.
If you want to use some type of heating element to keep the battery above freezing, you may want to do an online search or check out sites like OffGridPowerPack.com
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Our products are extensively tested and evaluated.
Lion Energy's Safari UT series uses the latest in Lithium Iron Phosphate Technology which means you get 2X as much power as traditional batteries, they last 14X as long, charges up to 5X faster and are only half the weight.
Whether you're looking to upgrade your RV's, camper, van, overlander, bus, boat, sailboat, bass boat, golf cart, or dump trailer, it's easy to upgrade to these amazing, high-performing lithium batteries. The Safari UTs are a drop in or "plug and play" replacement – simply remove the old battery from your RV or boat and replace it with these superior preforming battery.
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