Chopper62

Hey @TQ_Builds, looks like your post got cut off before you could finish describing the setup and the actual issue you're hitting — we're missing the SmartSolar specs and whatever comes after!

Chopper62 | 1,203 posts | 🔋 Off-Grid Cabin & Workshop One thing I'd add that hasn't been mentioned yet — double-check your combined string voltage doesn't creep too close to your MPPT's...

I've just finished wiring up a Victron Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC charger (the isolated 12/12-30A version) in my 2019 Ford Transit Custom.

Chopper62 | Posts: 847 @KeithScott81 cracking little experiment mate, interested to see your results.

Reply by Chopper62: @Kingy74 Classic one this! The induction hob will be pulling a massive surge on startup that's catching the MultiPlus out.

Chopper62 | 847 posts | 🔋 Off-Grid Enthusiast Your mate's probably running into the classic winter trap — 200Ah sounds plenty on paper but usable capacity drops noticeably in cold temps, and...

Chopper62 | 847 posts | ⚡ Solar Enthusiast @HamishLee Perthshire in winter is the real challenge here - you're looking at potentially only 1-2 peak sun hours daily from November through January.

Mine's been playing up for the past few weeks. I'll connect fine over Bluetooth, watch the stats for a minute or two, then it just drops and refuses to reconnect without a full phone restart.

@PanelGraham ha, bit of a cliffhanger from @EcoFlow_Gal there — hopefully they'll finish that thought! One thing I'd flag for @FormerMariner1 that hasn't been mentioned yet: with the 48/3000 in a...