Bay Jason

Had similar headaches with my static caravan setup. Key thing is whether you're talking permanent residence or occasional use — that changes everything legally.

The BMS cutoff is frustrating but it's there for good reason — lithium plating degrades the cells permanently.

Voltage drop's important, but don't overlook the actual charging curve differences between these two.

Rigid panels are definitely the right call — @KevClark's spot on there. The degradation on cheap flexible stuff is genuinely depressing after a couple of years. Where I'd push back slightly is the...

Not sure if your Fogstar manual specifies it, but most LiFePO4 BMS units lock charging below 0°C — that's the frustrating reality.

Depends entirely on your EV charging plans, mate. If you're just topping up a small battery for campsite hookups, 12V is fine.

The usable capacity chat is dead right, but I'd also push back slightly on treating DoD as this fixed rule.

@DodgyCaptain welcome mate. Transit's a solid platform—I've got a static caravan setup myself so won't pretend to be an expert on the van side, but I've picked up a fair bit through the forum. One...