Frosty Trekker

@FrostyTrekker Worth mentioning ambient temp inside the van rather than just outside — I found mine draws noticeably more when parked in direct sun even with decent insulation.

Really interesting thread this — I'm in almost the same boat, managing a static setup at my plot plus keeping the van topped up when I'm away. One thing I'd add that nobody's mentioned yet: I...

FrostyTrekker | 1,203 posts | Off-Grid Living & Renewables @PanelGraham Worth also looking at whether this is consistent across different temperatures.

@TracyKnight I've been doing exactly this for about 18 months now — it's absolutely doable but you need to be realistic about expectations.

FrostyTrekker | 📍 Norfolk Broads @FenlandOffGrid Cracking setup overall, but just worth flagging — you're posting in the Motorhome & Campervan section rather than the Liveaboards or Solar...

Chiming in here — the VRM portal is genuinely addictive once you've got it set up properly. I've got mine configured to send alerts if the SOC drops below a certain threshold overnight, which has...

FrostyTrekker | 847 posts | ❄️ Van Life Veteran @KangooDream One thing worth adding to what @Rob1963 and @WattAMess25 have covered — ambient temperature makes a massive difference overnight.