{"product_id":"renogy-pro-12v-500ah-underseat-smart-lithium-battery","title":"Renogy Pro 12V 500Ah Underseat Smart Lithium Battery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShort Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Renogy Pro 12V 500Ah Smart Lithium Battery is the largest single battery in the Renogy Pro range: roughly 6.4 kWh of LiFePO4 capacity in one unit, with built-in Bluetooth, self-heating for cold-weather charging and a 60-feature BMS with active cell balancing. This is the battery for people who want to stop thinking about power altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost off-grid frustration comes down to capacity. Run a compressor fridge, lights, water pump, laptops and an inverter for a kettle, and a 100 Ah bank starts to feel small by the second cloudy day. At 500 Ah in a single case you get genuine multi-day autonomy without stringing four batteries together, which also means one BMS, one set of connections and far fewer things to go wrong. For long stays in the Kgalagadi or extended Cederberg trips, that changes how you travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500 Ah capacity, approximately 6.4 kWh\u003c\/strong\u003e – true multi-day autonomy from a single battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne battery instead of a bank\u003c\/strong\u003e – a single BMS and one set of terminals rather than four batteries wired in parallel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 4,000 cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e – at 80% depth of discharge, a genuinely long service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in self-heating\u003c\/strong\u003e – charges safely in freezing conditions, operating down to -20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Bluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e – live state of charge, current and health through the Renogy app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced BMS with active cell balancing\u003c\/strong\u003e – 60 built-in safety features including over-charge, over-discharge, short circuit and thermal protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports large inverters\u003c\/strong\u003e – the capacity and discharge capability to run a 3,000 W inverter properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiFePO4 chemistry\u003c\/strong\u003e – the safest, most stable lithium chemistry for leisure and off-grid use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge off-road caravans and expedition motorhomes living off-grid for days at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems running a 2,000 W to 3,000 W inverter with real domestic appliances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlanders and remote-area travellers who need serious autonomy between charges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMobile offices, film and survey vehicles with heavy daily power demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone replacing a tangle of parallel batteries with one clean installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLocal Support from 4Matt Campers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e4Matt Campers is a Renogy dealer in Cape Town, serving the Western Cape and delivering across South Africa. A 500 Ah battery is a serious purchase and the installation deserves proper planning: mounting and weight distribution, cable and fuse sizing, and enough solar and DC-DC charging to actually refill it. Come and talk it through with us in the showroom before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RBT12500LFP-SHBT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RBT12500LFP-SHBT-G1-SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.8 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 Ah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 6,400 Wh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCell chemistry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle life:\u003c\/strong\u003e over 4,000 cycles at 80% depth of discharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-heating:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes, integrated heating element for charging below freezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating range:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e built-in Bluetooth with the Renogy app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBMS:\u003c\/strong\u003e active cell balancing with 60 built-in safety features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renogy Pro underseat range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Renogy Pro 12V 500Ah smart lithium battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOptional Fitment \u0026amp; Upgrade Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a heavy unit. Plan the mounting position carefully for both weight distribution and secure restraint, particularly on an off-road trailer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize your charging to the bank. A 500 Ah battery needs meaningful solar plus a DC-DC charger, or it will never reach full charge on tour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse appropriately heavy cable and fusing, especially if feeding a 3,000 W inverter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the physical dimensions against your intended location before ordering; we can supply exact figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA shunt-based monitor is worth adding alongside the Bluetooth readout on a bank this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/inverters-inverter-chargers\"\u003eInverters \u0026amp; Inverter Chargers\u003c\/a\u003e – 2 kW and 3 kW units that this bank can genuinely support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-charge-controllers\"\u003eSolar Charge Controllers\u003c\/a\u003e – 60 A MPPT regulators to refill it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-panels\"\u003eSolar Panels\u003c\/a\u003e – enough array to keep 500 Ah topped up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electrical-accessories\"\u003e12V Electrical Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e – heavy cable, fusing, shunts and monitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/renogy\"\u003eRenogy Range\u003c\/a\u003e – the full Renogy line-up at 4Matt Campers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 500 Ah overkill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot if you run an inverter for cooking appliances, a compressor fridge and several devices while staying put for days. If you mostly tour between powered sites, a 100 Ah to 200 Ah battery is usually plenty. We will give you an honest answer either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much solar do I need to recharge it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsiderably more than a single panel. Talk to us with your typical daily consumption and we will size the array and controller properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it run a 3,000 W inverter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, this is the sort of capacity a 3 kW inverter needs behind it, both for runtime and discharge capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does self-heating do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLithium must not be charged below freezing. The integrated heater warms the cells first so charging is safe down to -20 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs one 500 Ah better than four 100 Ah batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally yes. One battery means one BMS, one set of connections and no risk of imbalance between parallel units.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renogy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299391680697,"sku":"RBT12500LFP-SHBT-G1-SA","price":40695.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/4587\/6409\/files\/1-500ah.jpg?v=1784790661","url":"https:\/\/www.4mattcampers.co.za\/products\/renogy-pro-12v-500ah-underseat-smart-lithium-battery","provider":"4Matt Campers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}