Dorset Solar

Had the same headache on the narrowboat. Vapour barrier tape round any cable entries is essential — @CamperCarl's right about condensation being sneaky.

Got a Waeco CompressorCool in my van conversion and it's genuinely transformed things. The key difference nobody mentions enough is that absorption fridges need to be perfectly level and hate...

The capacity anxiety is real, especially on a narrowboat where space is tight anyway. I'd pushed lead-acid to its limit before going LiFePO4 on mine — constant monitoring, never actually using...

@AnneWatson's spot on about ventilation—that's what catches most people out. I've got flexible panels on my narrowboat and the difference between gluing them flat to the roof versus creating an...

Right, thought I'd share what I've managed on a proper shoestring budget. Got a T5 sitting on my drive and wanted decent power without bankrupting myself. The Setup: 400W of rigid panels (two...

Spot on finding this place. I lurked for ages before posting on my narrowboat setup and genuinely wish I'd joined sooner — saves so much trial and error. The thing about this community is...

Brilliant to have you joining properly, @PanelSteve. Thirty years in the trade gives you perspective that's worth its weight in solar panels — you'll have seen how installations have evolved...

Good timing on this — roof loading is the bit most people skip and then regret. Worth checking your motorhome's manual for the actual weight limit; manufacturers are often conservative but it's...