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Most sailors are tired of replacing their boat’s batteries every few years. Lead-acid, sealed gel, and AGM batteries don’t last that long, but they’ve been the only option to power trolling motors or onboard electronics and small appliances. However, lithium batteries are gaining traction in the marine community.

Lithium batteries offer several advantages over these older types of batteries, including better performance, cost savings over time, no maintenance, faster charging, and more. However, the most significant benefit of lithium batteries is that they last a lot longer than lead-acid batteries.

How long? While the exact length of time varies based on your setup and usage, let’s talk about the life of a lithium battery.

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Lithium batteries hold many advantages over lead-acid batteries, especially for RV owners who prefer living off the grid. As these batteries have become increasingly popular, more and more brands are flooding the market. With so many options, it can be challenging to figure out which company offers the best lithium batteries.

Patriot Power Source has been in the lithium battery business for a long time. As golf cart owners, we wanted to find a battery that offered consistent power and would last longer than the traditional lead-acid batteries. As we became the go-to lithium battery brand for golf cart owners, we realized that these batteries could also change the marine and RV world.

Our company is constantly striving to provide the best lithium battery technology on the market. Not only that, but we believe these batteries should be affordable for everyone, so you can live your best life.

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In the past, marine vessels typically used lead-acid, AGM, or sealed gel batteries for power. However, battery technology keeps advancing, and in the last decade or so, more and more boat owners have converted to lithium batteries.

Lithium batteries come at a higher upfront cost, but they have significant advantages over other types of marine batteries. If you’re thinking about making the switch, you may have already heard of at least a few of the benefits. But, what other benefits will you gain, and how do you know which lithium battery to choose?

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Your RV’s batteries are an essential component that allows you to run all your appliances, lights, and other household features. The price of these batteries can vary significantly based on the brand, type, and size.

Lead-acid batteries are the most common type of battery for RVs. However, lithium batteries are becoming more popular with boondockers and those who prefer to live off the grid. Lithium batteries do cost more upfront, but they have many advantages over lead-acid batteries.

Whether you’re just doing some research or have decided to make the switch to lithium, you may be wondering what the difference in cost is between the two types. Let’s take a look.

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If you’ve recently made the switch to lithium batteries for your golf cart, boat, or RV, you may be wondering how to store them in the winter during the off-season. While cold weather can negatively affect your batteries, lithium batteries handle it better than the alternative lead-acid batteries.

Lithium battery technology has advanced to the point that storage is much safer and the batteries can handle harsh conditions. However, proper winter storage is still important to keep your batteries in the best condition possible. Before we take a look at how you should be storing these batteries, let’s quickly go over how the cold affects lithium batteries.

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If you’ve been investigating batteries for your golf cart, marine vessel, or RV, you’ve probably run across the term “deep cycle” batteries. This term was traditionally used to designate the difference between a starter battery and a lead-acid battery.

But what is a deep cycle battery, and how is it different from the more advanced lithium batteries that have quickly become all the rage for these types of vehicles? Let’s take a look.

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