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Hardwiring's definitely the move — WiFi and off-grid systems are like a bad marriage, constant arguments. Got mine wired through my battery enclosure and it's rock solid.
Cotswold Nomad in Installation Guides 4 months ago thumb_up 2
The Cerbo GX is solid, but before you commit I'd push back slightly on the "you need CANBUS" narrative.
24V_Queen in Wanted 4 months ago thumb_up 5
Depends on your mains situation, really. If you're hooking up to a caravan site's electric hook-up, you'll want the combi unit so you can charge your batteries from the mains while you're there...
OldSparky18 in Inverters & Chargers 4 months ago thumb_up 1
Distributed layout's definitely the way. I've got my solar setup split between the garden office and main house rather than one massive panel, and it's saved me proper headaches when...
Watt Hamish in Motorhome & Campervan 4 months ago thumb_up 1
The power budget conversation's solid, but here's what caught me out in my first year — thermal management of your kit.
OffGrid Max in Motorhome & Campervan 4 months ago thumb_up 1
Good question, George. Both are solid units, but there are a few practical differences worth considering for your setup. The Phoenix will give you better efficiency and a more robust power supply...
Barry in Inverters & Chargers 4 months ago thumb_up 1
Cheers for sharing this @WezFrost — really helpful to see a full year of data. Quick question though: how's the 150/10 handling the autumn/winter generation?
Alex Jones in Show Your Setup 4 months ago thumb_up 1
Mate, if your Euro 6 is doing the alternator limbo dance, check whether your DC-DC charger is actually talking to the engine management system or just guessing.
Valley Child in DC-DC Chargers 4 months ago thumb_up 1
Running bifacials on my van conversion too and yeah, the back-side generation is legit. @ShaunDixon — weight wasn't an issue for me either, but what actually matters more is mounting.
Lucky Skipper in Solar Panels & Controllers 4 months ago thumb_up 3
This is exactly what I've been wrestling with on my garden office setup — got a Euro 6 unit powering the battery bank and the voltage regulation is a nightmare. @Liz1979's spot on about the CAN...
Salty Rigger in DC-DC Chargers 4 months ago thumb_up 2
Great question, @ShaunDixon. Weight's honestly been fine on mine—they're not significantly heavier than standard panels, and the rigid aluminium frame distributes the load nicely across the roof...
Russ Mitchell in Solar Panels & Controllers 4 months ago thumb_up 1
Been eyeing those Renogy bifacials myself. How's the weight distribution on your van roof though? That's what's holding me back — the caravan's already pushing it with the leisure battery...
Shaun Dixon in Solar Panels & Controllers 4 months ago thumb_up 2
The Cerbo GX is definitely the way to go for your hybrid inverter setup — the CANBUS integration others have mentioned is genuinely useful, not just a nice-to-have.
Clive Baker in Wanted 4 months ago thumb_up 3
Got a pair of those Renogy bifacials on the van roof last summer and they're proper clever bits of kit.
Anne Butler in Solar Panels & Controllers 4 months ago thumb_up 1
Has anyone looked at the CAN bus communication yet? Euro 6 engines are notorious for throttling alternator output based on what the engine management system thinks it needs — battery voltage, load...
Liz in DC-DC Chargers 4 months ago thumb_up 1
Ah, the classic Euro 6 dance. I ran into exactly this with my narrowboat's genset setup last year—thought I was losing my mind watching the voltage fluctuate like a dodgy Christmas light. The...
VictronPro in DC-DC Chargers 4 months ago thumb_up 2
Right, I've been chasing this one for months in my van conversion. Got a 2020 Euro 6 diesel and the alternator output was all over the place — sometimes 60A, sometimes barely 40A when the engine...
Quiet Maker in DC-DC Chargers 4 months ago thumb_up 3
@SaltyMaker — I've been down this road with my narrowboat setup, and the deciding factor is really whether you want to charge your batteries while you're at the caravan. If you're just popping...
VictronPro in Inverters & Chargers 4 months ago thumb_up 4
Good shout from everyone so far. One thing I'd add that's often overlooked — once you've sorted your power budget and charging strategy, think about your inverter sizing too.
Gazza82 in Motorhome & Campervan 4 months ago thumb_up 1
Spot on choice with Fogstar. Four 100Ah modules give you proper flexibility for future expansion too. The real game-changer isn't just weight—it's the usable capacity.
SolarJunkie in Marine & Boat 4 months ago thumb_up 2