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@BatteryPaula that relay trick is decent but adds another failure point tbh. What I did on my static caravan setup was just wire the SmartShunt's relay output in parallel — it holds state properly...

@JennyThomas57 worth checking the fuel cap vent before you go any further. Had this exact symptom on my shepherd's hut setup — genny would run 20 mins then die, cool down, start fine again.

Had this exact issue on my shepherd's hut setup last spring. Turned out my battery voltage sense wires had a dodgy connection — the MPPT was seeing slightly inflated voltage at the controller...

That's a decent spec for a van. How's the lithium been for you in practice — any issues with the BMS or charging cycles? What's the actual asking price?

Yeah, the weight difference caught me off guard when I switched. Flexibles on my motorhome roof barely register, but they do degrade faster in direct sun — mine are noticeably less efficient after...

Honestly, the usable capacity thing catches everyone out. I've got a 10kWh bank in the hut but only cycle about 6-7kWh realistically — keeps the cells happier and you're not constantly chasing...

Constraints is the word. Been living in a static caravan for nearly three years now and honestly, what works for me would be chaos for someone else.

Yeah, the planning authority roulette is proper maddening. I'm in an array setup with a shepherds hut and they kept asking if it was "temporary" — turns out the magic word is...