Epoch Lithium Batteries: Incredible Value & Performance
Why RV Owners Choose Epoch Lithium
Lilthium batteries are quickly becoming the standard for RVers, offering more capacity and freedom. Ditch the weight, voltage sag, and short cycle life of lead-acid and AGM batteries. Epoch’s LiFePO4 Essentials line adds modern features RVers actually use: built-in heating for cold-weather charging, Bluetooth monitoring, and a smart BMS for safety and longevity. We don’t just sell and install Epoch lithium batteries, we run them in our RV.
Core benefits you’ll enjoy with an Epoch Lithium System:
Double the Capacity per Ah: Lead Acid / AGM batteries can only be discharged to 50% before damage occurs. Not so so with lithium. Use an Epoch battery to it’s full potential.
Charge safely below freezing thanks to internal self-heating.
Check battery health on your phone (iOS/Android Bluetooth app).
Smart BMS protections (over/under-voltage, temp, over-current/short-circuit).
Long life: rated for ~4,000+ cycles (10× lead-acid typical).
Strong warranty: 11-year manufacturer coverage.
“I run two Epoch 460Ah Essentials in my 2022 Airstream Globetrotter 27FTB. This allows days of power, even running our air conditioners from our batteries and 3000W inverter.
We not only use Epochs personally, but Pagosa Supply Co is a trusted source for lithium upgrades and authorized dealer for Epoch Lithium.
While we routinely outfit Leisure Travel Vans and Airstreams, any RV brand / category is a perfect candidate for an Epoch system. Enjoy new found freedom with safe and rock-solid results.”
Brandon Hensley - co owner, Pagosa Supply Co
Real-World RV Power Calculator: Solar, Lithium, and Daily Loads
No more hoping your batteries last “a few days.” These live calculators and real-world charts (built from thousands of actual boondocking rigs) instantly tell you:
- How long your lithium bank really lasts with your daily usage
- Exactly how many watt-hours your roof solar actually delivers (hint: it’s never “panel watts × 8”)
- What a normal boondocking day costs in power (most people use 1,300–1,600 Wh)
- How many nights you can truly stay out with (or without) solar
Default numbers are set to what 90 % of experienced boondockers see in the real world — just click any panel below and play with your own numbers. Everything updates instantly.
| Appliance | Avg Watts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| LED Lights (each) | 5 – 20 W | |
| 12V Compressor Fridge | 60 – 120 W | ∼40 % duty cycle |
| Residential Fridge (inverter) | 150 – 400 W | |
| 13.5k Roof A/C | 1,300 – 1,700 W | ∼2,500 W startup |
| 15k Roof A/C | 1,500 – 2,000 W | ∼3,000 W startup |
| Microwave | 800 – 1,200 W | Short bursts |
| Coffee Maker | 900 – 1,500 W | |
| Induction Cooktop (1 burner) | 1,200 – 1,800 W | |
| CPAP Machine | 30 – 60 W | Humidifier ≈ doubles |
| Starlink Standard | 50 – 100 W | 75 W typical |
| Starlink Mini | 25 – 40 W | |
| Laptop Charging | 45 – 100 W | |
| LED TV 43–55″ | 60 – 120 W | |
| Inverter Idle Draw | 10 – 30 W | Turn off when not needed |
Most real boondockers use 1,300–1,600 Wh per day.
| Item | Hrs/Day | Draw | Daily Wh |
|---|---|---|---|
| LED Lights | 6 h | 30–50 W | 180–300 |
| 12V Fridge | 8–12 h eff. | 40–60 W | 400–700 |
| TV | 4 h | 60–80 W | 240–320 |
| Phones/Tablets | — | — | 40–100 |
| Furnace (winter) | 0–6 h | 60–100 W | 0–600 |
| Phantom + Inverter | 24 h | 15–50 W | 360–1200 |
RV Roof Solar Reality: — Even in ideal sun you’ll often get only ~3-5 full-sun-equivalent hours/day — under clouds or poor orientation it can drop much lower. Use this data for the solar section in the boondocking calculator below.
| Roof Panels | Conservative / Cloudy | Good Sunny Day | Year-Round Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 W | 400 – 600 Wh | 700 – 900 Wh | 550 Wh |
| 300 W | 650 – 900 Wh | 1,000 – 1,300 Wh | 800 Wh |
| 400 W | 900 – 1,200 Wh | 1,300 – 1,600 Wh | 1,100 Wh |
| 500–600 W | 1,200 – 1,700 Wh | 1,800 – 2,400 Wh | 1,500–1,800 Wh |
| 800 W | 1,800 – 2,300 Wh | 2,600 – 3,200 Wh | 2,200 Wh |
1,000 – 1,600 Wh per day into the batteries.
Epoch Essentials, Pro & Elite Series Lithium
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Epoch 300 Pro
With the 300 Pro Version, you can power a 3000W inverter with a single battery. Heated & Bluetooth equipped
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Epoch 300ah Essentials
An amazing bang for your buck. 300ah in a compact package. (Need 2 for 3000W Inverters). Heated & Bluetooth equipped
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Epoch 460ah Essentials
460ah at a price you can’t ignore. Great build quality and Heated & Bluetooth equipped
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Epoch 460 Elite
IP67 Rated, 460ah and built like a tank. amazing Marine grade battery. Heated & Bluetooth equipped
Epoch 12V LiFePO4 Battery Comparison
We run dual 460Ah Essentials in our own Airstream — 920ah allowing over 10 hours Air Conditioning.
| Specification | 300Ah Essentials | 300Ah Pro | 460Ah Essentials | 460Ah Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Capacity | 300Ah | 300Ah | 460Ah | 460Ah |
| Total Energy | 3,840 Wh | 3,840 Wh | 5,888 Wh | 5,888 Wh |
| Weight | ≈ 58 lbs | ≈ 81 lbs | 83.8 lbs | 97 lbs |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 13.75" × 7.63" × 10.5" | 19.70" × 10.5" × 9.75" | 20.55" × 9.45" × 8.60" | 20.75" × 8.5" × 12" |
| Max Continuous Discharge | 200A | 300A | 200A | 230A |
| Max Continuous Charge | 200A | 300A | 200A | 230A |
| Bluetooth Monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Heating (-4°F) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP21 | IP67 (Fully Waterproof) | IP21 | IP67 (Fully Waterproof) |
| Victron CANBUS Integration | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Cycle Life (80% DoD) | 4,000+ cycles | 4,000+ cycles | 4,000+ cycles | 4,000+ cycles |
| Warranty | 11 Years | 11 Years | 11 Years | 11 Years |
| Run 3000W Inverter | Need Two | Single | Need Two | Yes*, but with limits |
| Best For | Small footprints, Perfect with 2000W inverters or 2x for 3000W | Single-battery 3000W inverter setups - Waterproof + Victron integration | Max capacity in a small footprint. Double up for 3000W Inverters | Ultimate off-grid power + Waterproof + Victron integration |
*At 230A Max Discharge, 460 Elite only has 2800W safe discharge. Double up for max loads.
Ready for real off-grid freedom?
Contact us for current pricing, package deals, and professional installation.
What makes Epoch Essentials / Pro / Elite Series Lithium Batteries a Great Choice for RVs?
The Epoch lithium lineup offers two clear tiers: Essentials for maximum value and Pro/Elite for maximum performance. In the 300Ah class, the Essentials model provides strong capacity and all core features—Bluetooth, heating, and smart BMS—while the 300 Pro steps up with higher continuous discharge, stronger surge capability, and native Victron CAN integration for advanced systems.
In the 460Ah class, the Essentials delivers the best cost-per-kWh with ample power for most RV setups, while the 460 Elite adds a fully waterproof IP67 enclosure, higher current limits, and full Victron communications for demanding inverter loads and harsh environments. In short: Essentials = best value and capacity; Pro/Elite = premium performance, integration, and ruggedization.
For Single Battery use with a 3000W inverter, choose the Epoch 300Pro (460 Elite can, but limited to 2800W continuous, so limited) Or double up the Essentials 300 / 460 or Elite 460 for MAX power capability.
Heated charging for sub-zero conditions—no more winter charging anxiety.
Bluetooth app for real-time SOC, voltage, temps, and cycle counts.
Smart BMS with temp, current, and voltage safeguards.
Long cycle life & low maintenance vs. AGM/lead-acid.
Backed by an 11-year warranty from Epoch.
Running Air Conditioning on Lithium Batteries Requires adding a Soft Start / Easy Start to Your RV Air Conditioner
Your RV air conditioner is designed to be powered from a 30 or 50 amp power source. This is because compressor motors are connected in a way that lets them draw as much power as required to get up to speed quickly.
Because of this design, compressor motors require a massive current surge when they start that is too much to handle for a 15 or 20 amp breaker or the RV’s inverter, but there is a solution.
Soft Starts / Easy Starts effectively limits the inrush current and so improves the stability of the power supply and reduces transient voltage drops that may affect or break down other loads. This eliminates the need for excessive power supply which results in reduced equipment costs, investment in power supply capacity, charge meter, circuit breaker, and power wireline capacity, and it extends the service life of the motor or compressor.
You need a 3,000 W inverter, proper heavy-gauge cabling, correct fusing, and the right number of batteries:
• 300 Pro Series → one battery runs a 3,000 W inverter no problem
• Essential Series → minimum of two batteries required
• 460 Elite → two recommended, but one can run a 3,000 W inverter as long as you never exceed ~2,800 W continuous
Ready to upgrade?
Tell us your rig and how you camp. We’ll design the right system and install it—or ship batteries for DIY with settings guidance.