When it comes to power upgrades, there are many different configurations to suit your needs. The difference between 100aH battery bank and 400aH is a big difference and will really matter when you’re off grid.
BattleBorn lithium battery snug in its battery box.
Solar charger alongside the distribution fuse block with necessary breakers.
300 Ah with a Victron MultiPlus II 3000w inverter/charger
Victron MultiPlus 3000w inverter/charger
VW Eurovan TDI battery added under passenger seat
Our recommendation for different types of batteries and applications.
| Item | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (Lithium) | Renogy (AGM) | Custom (Lithium) | Victron (Lithium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 125Ah | 200Ah | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Ability to chain more batteries | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Charge Characteristics | charge down all the way | Limit to 50% discharge | charge down all the way | charge down all the way |
| Heat | Limited extremes | Good in hot and cold | Limited extremes | Limited extremes |
| Alternator charging while driving | 70 W | Generic ACR: 1600W (23 Times faster) | Kisae DMT 1250: 600W (8.5 times faster) | Victron DC-DC charger: 480W |
| Inverter | capacity 1500W | Renogy 3000W | Renogy 3000W | Victron 3000W |
| Shore power | Shore power | Renogy charge inverter 2000W (includes shore power) | Victron charge inverter | |
| Solar controller | Included | Rover 40: 480W max | Kisae DMT 1250: 600W max | Victron Mppt 30 |
| Monitor | Included | Included in Rover, but less info | Victron monitor | Victron monitor |