Campers looking for additional power to go will have a new reason to consider adding a new K-Z RV to their garage. The subsidiary of THOR Industries announced they will partner with Expion360 to install new battery technology into their Durango fifth-wheel models.
Under the new agreement, Expion360 will provide battery technology for K-Z’s line of trailers. The partnership goal is to allow campers to stay off-grid for longer, while keeping their essential electronics powered from anywhere on the road.
Edge Batteries Feature Solar Integration and Real-Time Battery Management System
The K-Z RV Boondocker package will now feature an array of three Expion360 Edge 51.2-volt, 60-amp-hour vertical heat conduction (VHC) batteries, with the option to add a fourth battery to their trailer. The advanced battery technology and expert system integration is provided by Wellspring Solar.
A built-in advanced battery management system protects it from high- or low-voltage surges, short circuits, overcurrent, and high- or low-voltage charging. With Bluetooth connectivity built in, Edge batteries work with the SmartTalk app for battery management. The battery also offers full integration with Victron’s Cerbo GX monitoring system to facilitate easy electrical system communication.
Large-Capacity Group 27 Batteries Cater to Extended Off-Grid Journeys
Expion360’s battery systems will also play a prominent part in the Durango “Off the Grid” solar package. RV buyers can choose to upgrade to two Group 27 100-amp-hour VHC heated batteries. Designed for RVs configured for long spans off-grid, the batteries come with a 12-year warranty and their rugged design is meant to work in even the toughest conditions.
“By partnering with Expion360, we can provide advanced lithium battery options that enhance the off-grid experience,” Brent Froman, general manager of K-Z RV, said in a statement. “We are excited to offer these high-quality power solutions in our Durango and Durango Gold models, as well as in the Durango Half-Ton.”
The Expion360 Edge batteries will be available in the Durango and Durango Gold trailers, while the Group 27 batteries come in the Durango, Durango Gold, and Durango Half-Ton trailers.
