The network configuration is where most people stumble. I've got mine on the narrowboat connected via a Victron Smartsolar MPPT and a Pylontech battery, and getting the modbus settings correct...
The real killer for me was the regulation. Car alternators are designed to maintain around 14.4V for engine starting circuits—that's simply too aggressive for leisure batteries and will cook them...
Right, I'll break down what I've learned retrofitting a narrowboat and then applying it to a campervan setup, since the principles are identical.
Start with your loads
Before touching a single...
The south-facing aspect is genuinely your starting point, but here's what matters more: actual winter generation versus your usage pattern.
I'm running a narrowboat setup, and the harsh reality is...
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