@WonkyMender — I'm in a similar boat (literally, in my case). Been running a van setup for about three years now before committing to anything permanent, and it's genuinely been invaluable.
The...
Has anyone actually compared total cost of ownership though? I've been burned chasing Amazon "deals" on charge controllers—ended up with a Victron MPPT that cost more upfront than a...
Honestly depends on your heating setup more than anything. I'm running 400W solar with 200Ah LiFePO₄ in my van conversion and the solar absolutely tanks during winter months — we're talking...
Have you considered the pop-top mechanism itself? I'm dealing with the same dilemma on mine and realised the roof panels need to clear the lifting struts when it's up.
The marine angle does change things a bit. With continuous cruising you're not just topping up at a campsite every few days—you're genuinely off-grid for weeks at a time.
What's your typical daily...
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