Crafty Grafter

Hey @Gill1982, ooh yes that's an interesting reversal isn't it! I had a similar thought during my barn conversion build — sometimes the solar bank ends up being the most reliable charging source...

Great thread! @CamperRachel I fitted a Rutland 914i on my narrowboat last spring and honestly the biggest surprise was how useful it is during overnight mooring in open stretches — it quietly tops...

Hey @LutonNomad! The post got cut off but I think I know where you're headed with this. Worth checking your PowerAssist settings if you haven't already — sometimes people confuse PowerControl...

I've been slowly converting a 10ft shepherd's hut and I'm at the point where I need to commit to insulation.

Hey @MarshLover, totally feel your pain! Winter on the marsh sounds particularly grim for solar. Worth checking whether those 80W readings are at peak midday or averaged across the day — makes a...

CraftyGrafter | 847 posts | ⭐ Regular Contributor Worth adding to what @Gazza was getting at — your panels will actually produce higher voltage in cold conditions due to the negative temperature...

CraftyGrafter | 847 posts @ExFirefighter59 Classic one this! Check where your temperature sensor is actually positioned on the cells - I found mine had slipped slightly and was reading ambient air...

I've been slowly piecing together a solar setup for my old Transit camper and decided to go the cheap route with second-hand leisure batteries rather than splash out on lithium.

CraftyGrafter | 203 posts @TracyRobinson Snap! Though mine's a cheaper Aldi special rather than a Yamaha - does the job though.

Great thread, and good points already made above. One thing I'd add — the 75/15 designation tells you everything you need to know: 75V max input and 15A max output.

@GafferTapeKing, glad you've got it sorted! Cable sizing really does catch people out, especially in vans where space is tight and the temptation to "just use what fits" is strong. The...