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Where did the 80/20 lithium battery rule come from? Does it actually apply to your marine or RV battery, and what happens if you ignore it?

If you're a boater or RV owner making the jump from lead-acid to lithium, you're carrying habits from the old technology into a new one, and that's completely understandable. Lead-acid and Lithium batteries operate by their own sets of rules. Knowing the difference is how you protect a significant investment and get the most out of a battery that's built to last a decade or more.

If you've started shopping for batteries and found yourself drowning in terminology, you're not alone. Here's an easy-to-digest breakdown of what actually separates lithium from everything else.

Selecting the right power source for your trolling motor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your boat.