{"product_id":"blue-nova-13v-218ah-2-8kwh-lifepo4-battery-bn13v-218-2-8k","title":"Blue Nova 13V 218Ah Lithium Battery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShort Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Nova BN13V-218-2.8K\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-capacity LiFePO₄ deep-cycle battery delivering \u003cstrong\u003e2.8kWh (218Ah)\u003c\/strong\u003e of dependable 13V power. The flagship of Blue Nova's Mobile Power Series, it's a rugged, IP56-rated drop-in lead-acid replacement for serious off-grid, caravan and backup systems — backed by a \u003cstrong\u003e3-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you need real capacity — a caravan fridge, lights, an inverter and devices running off-grid for days — the 2.8kWh MPS delivers. It pairs a tough ABS, water- and dust-resistant (IP56) enclosure with an integrated BMS and an exceptional cycle life of over \u003cstrong\u003e8000 cycles at 30% depth of discharge\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you years of dependable, low-maintenance power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.8kWh \/ 218Ah usable energy\u003c\/strong\u003e – serious capacity for extended off-grid running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e108A continuous discharge\u003c\/strong\u003e – with a 216A peak (\u0026lt;3s) for heavy start-up loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast charging\u003c\/strong\u003e – 40A standard, up to 100A maximum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-long cycle life\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u0026gt;2000 @100% DoD, \u0026gt;3000 @80%, \u0026gt;5000 @50%, \u0026gt;8000 @30%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated BMS\u003c\/strong\u003e – over-charge, over-discharge, over-current and short-circuit protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP56 rated\u003c\/strong\u003e – water- and dust-resistant ABS enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-in lead-acid replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e3-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge caravan, trailer \u0026amp; camper builds\u003c\/strong\u003e needing days of off-grid power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverlanders running a fridge, inverter and lights\u003c\/strong\u003e for extended trips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome \u0026amp; off-grid backup\u003c\/strong\u003e where high capacity and long life matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLocal Support from 4Matt Campers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4Matt Campers serves the \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Cape\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCape Town\u003c\/strong\u003e, and ships across South Africa — helping clients build reliable 12V and off-grid power systems. 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