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Big Battery Power In A Small Package - The Custom Lithium 310Ah NextGen Ultra Slim Packs A Punch Running out of space but still need serious juice?...
View full detailsA 300Ah lithium battery is the sweet spot for a lot of Aussie caravans and touring rigs: enough capacity for a few days off-grid with a fridge, diesel heater and a decent inverter, without the weight and bulk of a 400Ah pack. Every battery here is LiFePO4, mostly 12V, in cases from compact under-seat boxes to ultra slim packs that slide into a wall or drawer system.
Read moreAt 12V, a 300Ah LiFePO4 battery holds around 3840Wh, about half again what a 200Ah gives you. If you run a lighter setup, 200Ah lithium batteries save weight and money. If you're planning air con or induction cooking, step up to 400Ah lithium batteries. For tight spaces, see slimline lithium batteries, and the wider touring range is in lithium batteries for camping.
We stock 300Ah lithium batteries from brands trusted on Aussie caravans and 4WDs:
At this size, the case matters as much as the capacity. Compact packs like the Custom Lithium 310Ah Compact (338 x 190 x 250mm, 25.5kg) and Renogy Core Mini (384 x 194 x 253mm, 25kg) drop into a standard battery box. Ultra slim and slimline packs trade height for length and width so they can sit flat under a bed or stand against a wall, but they tend to weigh more. Measure your space first.
Check the continuous discharge rating against your inverter. Across this range it runs from 200A up to 330A. A 2000W inverter is comfortable on most of them, while a 3000W inverter needs a battery rated around 260A continuous or more.
LiFePO4 shouldn't be charged below freezing, so the BMS stops charging when it gets too cold. If you camp in the high country or the desert in winter, a self-heating battery like the Renogy Core 300Ah warms its cells before it accepts a charge.
New to lithium? Start with our guide to choosing lithium batteries for camping.
Browse the 300Ah lithium batteries above and check the case against your space. Call 1300 902 361 if you'd like a hand choosing.
The rating comes from the cells each brand builds the battery around, so it doesn't always land on a round 300. They all sit in the same class. The difference between 300Ah and 314Ah is about 180Wh at 12V, which is handy but rarely the deciding factor. Case size, weight and discharge rating usually matter more.
Add up your daily use in watt-hours and divide it into about 3840Wh. For example, if your fridge, lights, pump and device charging average 60W across the day, that's around 1440Wh a day, or roughly two and a half days with no charging at all. Add solar and that stretches out a lot further. Running an inverter for a kettle or hair dryer will bring it down quickly.
It can, if the battery's continuous rating is high enough. At 12V, a 3000W inverter at full load pulls around 250A or more once you allow for inverter losses. Tistar's 314Ah packs are rated at 260A continuous and recommended for a 3000W inverter, and Custom Lithium's 12V 310Ah packs are rated at 330A. Batteries rated at 200A are better matched to a 2000W inverter.
Only if you regularly charge in sub-zero mornings. LiFePO4 can still power your gear in the cold, but the BMS blocks charging below freezing to protect the cells. That means frosty solar or DC-DC charging can be lost until the battery warms up. A self-heating battery like the Renogy Core 300Ah fixes this. A battery mounted inside the van is also less likely to get that cold than one in a canopy or drawbar box.
300Ah covers most caravans that run a fridge, a diesel heater and occasional inverter loads, and the compact packs are around 25kg, so they're easier to place. Go to 400Ah if you plan to run air con, an induction cooktop or long stays with little sun, and have the space and payload for a bigger, heavier battery.