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  • Writer's pictureKylie F. Kearns

"I need the car to run a Fridge, Coffee Machine, Toaster, Kettle & Microwave"

Updated: Jul 20, 2022

Travelling with a young family, we paired Scott's Volkswagen Amarok with The Lithium Box 100/40 "Barista"

The Lithium Box 100/40 Barista is a powerful, portable Lithium Battery System, capable of running small household appliances. It's recharged via the vehicle whilst driving, by Scott's Solar Blanket when parked off-the-grid and when on mains power at a caravan park or at home in storage, with a pre-programmed Victron IP65 15A Bluetooth 240V Charger.


Features of The Barista include:

  • 100Ah RV Lithium Systems Lithium (LiFePO4) Battery with Cell Balancing and Cell Protection

  • Victron BMV 712 Bluetooth Battery Meter Display. Read the battery meter from the convenience of your smart phone Displays the battery’s voltage, amps in or out, amp hours consumed, time to go until flat, and actual State of Charge (SOC) as a percentage.

  • REDARC BCDC 1240D Vehicle 40A DC to DC Charger with Blue 50A Anderson Plug Input, protected by cell protection and 40A MPPT Solar Charger with Red 50A Anderson Plug Input protected by cell protection

  • Victron Phoenix 1200VA Inverter. This will run a Coffee Pod Machine with Milk Frother.

  • Master Battery Switch

  • Internal Fusing and Output Short Circuit Protection

  • 1 x 240V Outlet Socket on front face

  • 275A Twin Load BCU 175A BCU for Inverter and 100A BCU for all 12v Output Sockets. Automatic Low Battery SOC or Voltage Disconnect of Inverter and accessory power sockets and automatic reconnect once the battery has received adequate charge.

  • 2 x 12V Cig Accessory Sockets

  • 1 x Engel / Waeco Fridge Sockets

  • 1 x Plug in dual USB plug (can be plugged into one of the Cig sockets)

  • 2 x 50 A Grey Anderson Plug Outputs on front of TLB (50a max each)

  • A Smart Alternator Ignition Wire Input or Loop Connection.

  • Weighs in at only 24kgs Measures 470 x 210 x 260mmH





We installed The Lithium Box Barista using a custom base plate for easy removal.


"Thanks to Paul & his team for this install. We have just returned home from our 3 month trip up north & this system was perfect" - Scott Biffen

Contact Us to keep it convenient and caffeinated on the road. info@RvLithiumSystems.com.au


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