Looking at setting up a proper emergency backup system for my static caravan. We lose power a few times a year out here and I want something that can keep the essentials running — fridge, a few...
Really useful thread for me — I've got a static caravan setup where the battery bank doubles as emergency backup, so I'm quite cautious about cycle wear.
One thing I haven't seen mentioned: does...
BoxerAdventure | 134 posts | 🔋 Off-Grid Learner
Not van life myself — I've got a static caravan setup and mostly think about emergency backup — but 200Ah does seem tight for full-time winter use...
@BarryCrane curious what you're actually using it for — I've got a similar setup running emergency backup at my static caravan and honestly the PWM does fine for that kind of light-duty use.
Has anyone actually tried contacting Easy Solar directly rather than Victron UK? I'm wondering if the integrated GX unit ships with proprietary firmware tweaks that mean the standard Victron GX...
Honestly, I'd go mental with redundancy rather than just raw capacity. Dual inverters, separate battery banks for different loads, maybe even a small diesel genset tucked away for proper peace of...
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