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Got a 3000 in my van and she's got a hair trigger on the surge protection — check your battery voltage first, mate.
MultiPlusNerd in Inverters & Chargers 1 year ago thumb_up 4
Induction's a power hog, mate — you're looking at 3-4kW per ring minimum, which means your battery bank drains faster than a leaky bilge pump.
FormerCop in Motorhome & Campervan 1 year ago thumb_up 1
The DCC50S is genuinely solid kit — I've got one sat on the shelf in the boat actually, pulled it when I switched to Victron too.
Kev Scott in For Sale 1 year ago thumb_up 1
The DCC50S is a solid workhorse, but once you've tasted the Victron ecosystem's data logging you can never go back — it's like upgrading from a caravan toilet to a proper loo.
Boat Mark in For Sale 1 year ago thumb_up 3
The DCC50S is genuinely brilliant for what it does — that Renogy QC3.0 input alone makes it worth the asking price if you're running dual-battery setups in vans or caravans.
Relay Build in For Sale 1 year ago thumb_up 2
Condition: Excellent — barely used, only had it in the van for about 8 months before I went full Victron obsessed. No scratches, all cables included, manual in the box.
Anne Butler in For Sale 1 year ago thumb_up 1
The relay works but you're leaving efficiency on the table, especially if you're doing shorter runs.
WhatsAFuse65 in DC-DC Chargers 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Have you actually measured what your garden office can handle at peak draw? That's where I'd start before entertaining any washing machine dreams. The inrush thing @BoxerProject and @RiverFinn...
WD40Wizard23 in Q&A 1 year ago thumb_up 1
The 2am problem-solving bit really resonates with me. I've been running my shepherds' hut setup for a few years now, and "off-grid" honestly just means accepting that you're the grid...
NoPlanB in General Chat 1 year ago thumb_up 3
The sustainability piece really hinges on water and waste management, doesn't it? I've spent enough time in my motorhome to realise what actually works versus what sounds good in theory. With a...
Caddy Camper in General Chat 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Spot on about usage patterns. I'm running 200W on the Array for EV charging top-ups and general battery work, and honestly it's taught me that what you're charging matters far more than how much...
Cleggy in Motorhome & Campervan 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Mate, I've got a Fogstar 5.12 in the shepherd's hut and it's genuinely the best bang-for-buck I've found — though fair warning, the BMS is about as chatty as a grumpy sheep when the voltage drops...
OffGrid Hamish in On a Budget 1 year ago thumb_up 5
Mate, your post's more fragmented than my shepherds hut wiring diagram after the first firmware update. Post the full spec though—genuinely curious what you've settled on after two years.
Sam Frost in Show Your Setup 1 year ago thumb_up 4
Has anyone here gone with the budget Chinese options (like the Fogstar or Renogy stuff)? I'm genuinely curious whether they hold up long-term on a boat — I'm looking at similar capacity for my...
Muddy Tinker in Product Recommendations 1 year ago thumb_up 2
The payback argument's a red herring for narrowboats though — you're not saving on grid bills, you're buying freedom and reliability.
VictronMaster in General Chat 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Spot on, @FenlandSolar. The inductive load issue is massive — I learned this the hard way with my cabin setup. Switched from a 2000W Giandel MSW to a Victron Pure Sine about three years back, and...
DODQueen in Inverters & Chargers 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Wild camping in Scotland sounds brilliant, though the battery situation's a bit grim in winter. @BayJason's spot on about the BMS lockout—it's a protective measure that's genuinely necessary, not...
Vivaro Nomad in Q&A 1 year ago thumb_up 1
Has anyone actually calculated the payback period on lithium vs lead-acid for a narrowboat? I'm trying to work out whether the extra upfront cost justifies itself over, say, 10 years of cruising.
Muddy Ranger in General Chat 1 year ago thumb_up 1
@Titch nails it with accountability. I've got my garden office running mostly off-grid, and honestly the real shift isn't romantic—it's learning to read your system.
Golden Socket in General Chat 1 year ago thumb_up 2
Running a pair in my motorhome since 2021 and can confirm they're solid units. The BMS is genuinely reliable—no weird voltage balancing issues like I had with cheaper alternatives.
Kev Clark in Batteries & BMS 1 year ago thumb_up 3