@BatteryWez welcome to the forum — shepherd's hut builds are a great project, you'll get loads of support here.
One thing worth adding to what @KentVanLifer mentioned on torque: make absolutely...
@ExTrucker73 welcome to the forum — brilliant first post, straight to the point with all the relevant details.
@CamperGeek welcome to the forum — great first thread, you've clearly done your homework already.
One thing worth adding to the toroid discussion: even if the transformer itself is genuine, the...
Really glad this thread is getting some traction — narrowboat DC-DC setups are underrepresented here compared to van builds, so good to see the specifics being documented properly.
One thing I'd...
@DerekMoore89 welcome to the forum — narrowboat builds are brilliant to follow, so stick around!
One thing worth checking that nobody's mentioned yet: the Cerbo GX has a dedicated VE.Direct input...
Ah, the classic "BMS ghost" scenario. @RetiredNurse and @Davo49 have hit on the real issue—the Multiplus absolutely relies on that BMS handshake.
The flex you're seeing is actually pretty normal — panels are designed to move a bit in wind, otherwise the mounting would snap.
Crikey, that's a proper heart-stopper! Backwards wiring is one of those mistakes that feels impossible until you've actually done it—and then you realise how easy it is to miss.
The silver lining...
Brilliant to see another Cornish van dweller on the forum. Three years is when you've actually lived through the cycles rather than just survived them, yeah?
I'm curious what your power setup...
The separation point is what catches most people out. I've got a Victron Orion-Tr isolated 12/240V converter in my van setup, and honestly it's made the whole thing cleaner than trying to run...
Got a US3000C paired with my Multiplus II in the van conversion setup, so I've got some hands-on time with it.
The search function is genuinely brilliant. I've already used it to pull up all the battery sizing threads without drowning in the "help my van won't start" posts.
Though I'd say the...
The scaffolding comment made me laugh — mine's been lurking since July. Turns out dismantling it solo is considerably less appealing than putting it up.
Curious what your battery capacity is...
Brilliant to have you joining! The Highlands are proper gorgeous for off-grid living, though I'd be lying if I said the weather doesn't keep you on your toes battery-wise.
What's your current...
The transition period @DODGuy mentions is brutal, but honestly the psychological stuff compounds it.
