Fogstar Batteries

[Donk]

Anyone used Fogstar Batteries ? They look pretty good.

 

[Onion]

I bought other battery types from them. They used to run a weekly discount code too

 

[Sadie]

I’m also looking at these 280 ah battery for £759.99 unsure if it will fit under my seat though

• Dimensions L(345mm) x W (190mm) x H (245mm)
• Seat-base dimensions - Leisure Battery Sizing

 

[Donk]

The prices look pretty good. Just a bit of a wait before they’re back in stock again.

 

[Bigsidavies]

They look like a good option as I am about to swap to LiFePo but I’ll wait until they are in stock and have sold a few units. I’m not into paying for stuff up front that may or may not exist. In this day and age it’s always possible that a company is struggling and reserving an item by paying the full price up front is an easy way of generating cash as a short term lifeline-every 100 batteries drops them £35k.

 

[Fintank]

Evening all,

Just noticed fogstar are now selling lithium leisure batteries at a very reasonable price (£369) considering features (Bluetooth, self heat function etc) plus a 10 year warranty. Thinking about taking the plunge for a preorder



Spec sheet

 

[Mick]

I took that plunge for the Powerroad 100ah and didn’t look back. The self heat is a game changer TBH i’ve seen it kick in a frew times down as low as -15c in Austria. £369 bite their hands off I paid £600+ but as an early user accept there is a risk.

 

[Fintank]

Yeah I get the risk element mick but to be fair fogstar have been dealing with lithium cell companies for years (mostly known in uk for vape batteries) would like to think they should hold up and a 10 year warranty gives good peace of mind.

 

[Howzat]

£37 a year. That's a no brainer. Get one, or maybe two!

 

[Fintank]

Yeah think I’m going to howzat. Will give an update once arrived/fitted/used and give some feedback (although dont expect anything ‘dellmassive-esque’!)

 

[Mick]

Yeah think I’m going to howzat. Will give an update once arrived/fitted/used and give some feedback (although dont expect anything ‘dellmassive-esque’!)

Trust me @Dellmassive is gonna have a view.

 

[t0mb0]

That does seem like a very good price for a lithium battery with heating. Maybe even good enough to tempt me into replacing my six year old factory AGM!

 

[Mick]

That does seem like a very good price for a lithium battery with heating. Maybe even good enough to tempt me into replacing my six year old factory AGM!

Swapping from an AGM to a lithium was a game changer for me TBH.

 

[Howzat]

Yeah. Lithium provides the full capacity and a higher watt draw wheras AGM you shouldn't really go below 50% capacity or work it too hard. So a 105ah lithium is equivalent to 210 AGM in real terms and although lithium is a higher outlay initialy it pays for itself over it's lifetime.

 

[Salty Spuds]

Yeah I get the risk element mick but to be fair fogstar have been dealing with lithium cell companies for years (mostly known in uk for vape batteries) would like to think they should hold up and a 10 year warranty gives good peace of mind.

Any warranty is only good as long as the original company is in business. Or if it’s underwritten by a third party.
Caveat Emptor

 

[Fintank]

Yeah agreed, but as I said earlier, fogstar have been around for a long time, it’s just that they hadn’t been involved in leisure batteries.

 

[kingkambo]

Yeah agreed, but as I said earlier, fogstar have been around for a long time, it’s just that they hadn’t been involved in leisure batteries.

Hi Fintank- just joined the forum and was really pleased to come across your post! Picking up my new T6 next week- 1st time owner and leisure battery is on my list to add to the van- do you know if the fogstar Will fit under drivers seat? Also what system are you thinking of with regards to charging? I’m thinking of pulling the trigger on this battery too…
Thanks!

 

[Huba]

I am waiting for the 105ah. I ordered in January for end of Feb delivery, I chased them start of March and was told its now end of March.

I looked around but have let the order stand as the price and spec make sense. I'll report back when its fitted (if it arrives)

There's some threads on motorhomefun where people rate them and a tear down on YouTube that gives some confidence in them

 

[Bigsidavies]

I am waiting for the 105ah. I ordered in January for end of Feb delivery, I chased them start of March and was told its now end of March.

I looked around but have let the order stand as the price and spec make sense. I'll report back when its fitted (if it arrives)

There's some threads on motorhomefun where people rate them and a tear down on YouTube that gives some confidence in them

That’s showing as delivery end of April on their website now. That’s what puts me off ordering. The date keeps getting pushed back.

 

[Dellmassive]

I've used Fogstar batteries in the past,

for 18650 cells amongst others.


cant comment on these leisure battery's yet.

but as a company they get a thumbs up from me.