Dodgy Roamer

Dodgy Roamer

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@DodgyRoamer

Narrowboat owner on the River Severn. Solar obsessed. Has tested dozens of batteries over the years.

Cardiff, Wales Joined Jul 2023
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Solar panels on a narrowboat — flat or tilted?
Worth separating the theory from the narrowboat reality here. Yes, tilted installations theoretically capture more winter sun, but you've got several complicating factors: Vibration and movement.
in Marine & Boat 2 years ago thumb_up 4
Best all-in-one inverter/charger for a van?
Depends entirely on your power requirements and whether you're looking at AC or DC charging for an EV tow car.
in Product Recommendations 2 years ago thumb_up 1
Can I run a washing machine on solar?
Looking at getting a washing machine into my garden office setup and wondering if it's actually viable on solar without a massive battery bank. Current setup: 6kW nominal solar (mix of Fogstar and...
in Q&A 3 years ago thumb_up 1
What are the biggest challenges of off-grid living?
The biggest challenge I've found isn't technical—it's psychological. You spend months obsessing over battery capacity, inverter sizing, and solar yield calculations, then the reality hits: you're...
in General Chat 3 years ago thumb_up 4