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Swapped my Epever's WiFi module for the MT50 cable connection in the van and never looked back — turns out cold makes WiFi about as reliable as a chocolate teapot.
Got a Victron MultiPlus 5000 in my van conversion and honestly can't fault it. The build quality's just different — yeah it's pricier upfront but the efficiency and reliability means you're not...
Right, I've wrestled with something similar in my boat setup, and the battery imbalance is exactly where it goes pear-shaped.
Had this exact problem in the conversion back in 2019. The real kicker isn't the fridge itself—it's the idle drain.
Yeah, seen this plenty with Epever kit. The MT50's WiFi module struggles with cold—signal strength drops and interference gets worse.
Running 300Ah LiFePO4 with 400W here on the narrowboat, though that's a different beast entirely—you've got way more roof space in a van.
Frustrating, innit? I had similar grief when I wired up my van system. The GX Colour bundled manuals are basic at best. Your best bet is hitting Victron's support portal directly — create an...
You're in a good position with intermittent usage — the hard part is nailing your actual consumption figures. Have you measured what you're actually running those weekends?
MultiPlusGeek in Q&A 3 months ago
The real problem isn't whether your LiFePo4 can handle it — it's whether you want to watch your battery state of charge crater in about two hours flat. I ran the Wave off a 48V Victron setup for a...
Fell Kev in Batteries & BMS 3 months ago
Yeah, frustrating isn't it. I've not had WiFi drop on mine but I switched to the MT50 display cable connection instead — bit annoying running the cable but rock solid reliable.
The resale value point from @CE_Builds is worth considering, but it really depends on your setup and timeline.
Mel King in Inverters & Chargers 3 months ago
Mate, the key issue is the charger's minimum operating current. Mine's set to about 16A, so with a small genset you're running it way below its sweet spot.
Worth checking your DC breaker hasn't tripped — mine went into thermal cutoff in the caravan when I tried running the kettle and charger simultaneously, absolutely silent about it too.
Spud in Inverters & Chargers 3 months ago
Right, I'll tell you what I learned the hard way with my narrowboat setup—and cottages follow the same logic. The killer mistake is oversizing because you might need it.
Boxer Camper in Q&A 3 months ago
Victron's documentation is genuinely scattered. Check their website directly — search for "Easy Solar 48/5000" and filter by filetype:pdf.
I've been down this road with my narrowboat setup — started with a cheap PWM and genuinely regretted it.
I'd actually ask what your battery bank and load profile look like before deciding — that's where most Eco-Worthy issues show up. I've been running a smaller unit on my boat for two years now and...
Cheers for the replies, lads. Worth checking a few practical things before you assume it's a dead loss though: Have you got the battery's CANbus configured properly?
Misty Maker in Batteries & BMS 3 months ago
Solid setup, both of you. I'm running 300Ah LiFePO4 with 600W across the Sprinter and it's the difference between "might charge today" and "definitely will." The math is brutal...
The 48V form factor is where Eco-Worthy genuinely shine—they're compact enough for tight locker spaces but pack decent wattage.
ExSquaddie49 in Batteries & BMS 3 months ago