Solar and Lithium: Are they right for you? WEBINAR | Airstream batteries

Wondering whether you need more solar, portable solar, or a lithium battery upgrade for your Airstream? The answer depends on how you like to travel. In this WEBINAR, Rich Luhr from Airstream Life magazine and AIR GEAR walks through the fundamentals of solar and lithium batteries and discusses the costs and evaluation criteria you need to make the right decision for your camping lifestyle. He also busts common myths about lithium batteries and responds to 51 questions and comments submitted by attendees of the live event!

00:00 - Introduction
2:55 - This is not a technical talk: simplicity over engineering details
4:22 - Why solar and lithium are changing the game
5:15 - Solar fundamentals - what you need to know
6:25 - Pros and cons of rooftop vs. portable solar
10:25 - Rich responds to questions and comments (5)
11:59 - How much solar do you need? Scenarios for different types of Airstream owners
15:58 - A back up power option for solar
17:03 - Why lithium batteries are the must-have, gold standard for RVs
18:15 - Pros and cons of lithium vs. lead acid batteries
18:52 - Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) vs. Lithium ion
19:13 - Initial considerations for upgrading to lithium batteries
20:39 - Lithium batteries are "smart"
21:44 - Rich answers attendee questions (5)
24:00 - Busting lithium battery myths!
27:52 - Rich responds to questions and comments (16)
34:32 - Amp-hour meter: Why it's required when you upgrade to lithium
37:16 - General costs for lithium and how to avoid getting ripped off
40:34 - Recommended capacity/amount of solar and lithium for most Airstreamers
42:06 - Rich responds to questions and comments (25)

Links to resources discussed in this Webinar:

BLOG: Why do my batteries keep going dead? https://airgear.store/blogs/airstream...

GUIDE: Diary of a Lithium Battery Upgrade - https://airgear.store/pages/diary-of-...

BOOK: 2nd edition of The (Nearly) Complete Guide to Maintaining an Airstream - https://airstreamlife.com/book

PRODUCTS DISCUSSED:

Victron SmartShunt Amp-Hour Meter: https://airgear.store/products/victro...

CarGenerator: https://airgear.store/products/car-ge...

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ARTICLES & GUIDES
🔦Maintenance & Inspection: https://www.airgear.store/blogs/maint...
☀️ Solar, Electrical, Batteries: https://www.airgear.store/blogs/solar...
☑️ Checklists and Guides: https://www.airgear.store/pages/check...

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