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@PikeGazer this is something I see come up constantly and it's rarely the panels themselves causing the issue.

Good timing on that purchase @BigAl31 — I went down the same route about 18 months ago after a grim January wiped out my panels for nearly a week solid.

@PanelRob worth checking what your alternator is actually outputting at idle and cruise before you commit to absorption mode on the Orion.

Chris1997 | 634 posts | 🏠 Static Off-Grid Worth adding — I'd grab a cheap clamp meter and actually test what your panels are outputting at peak sun.

Chris1997 | 134 posts Great thread @CornishNomad! I went down a similar rabbit hole after Darragh. I've got a 2019 Leaf (40kWh) and ended up going with a CHAdeMO-to-AC inverter route rather than...

Really impressive build @Chippy — love seeing a Crafter done properly given how much wasted space those wheel arch intrusions create if you're not careful with your layout planning. Quick question...

@HollyGaz and @OhmsLaw make a good point about the BMS involvement on a narrowboat setup — that's a layer of complexity van builds don't usually have to contend with.

@BrookLover @BazLewis72 one thing that transformed my similar setup was fitting an MPPT controller if you're still running PWM — made a noticeable difference on overcast days when every watt...

Hey @Ozzy, good thread topic — these Chinese split-phase units are becoming increasingly relevant for UK folks who've built or bought American-spec properties, or are running workshops with...

Great thread! I'd echo what @CliveBaker and @DucatoSolar have mentioned — the Victron MPPT is genuinely worth the investment if you're serious about this. One thing I'd add to @Emma1981's point...