GafferTapeKing

The slug situation is real, but I'd add another headache we didn't anticipate—shading. Even in winter, that low angle can be brutal if you've got any trees nearby.

Right, I'll add what I've learned the hard way with my van conversion. Keep lithium between 20-80% SOC for longevity — they genuinely sulk outside that range.

The real issue I've found is the placement within the van rather than just "inside or outside." I've got a 3kW Victron in mine mounted in a dedicated locker under the passenger seat with...

Right, I'll cut through this one. Portable panels sound ideal on paper, but I learned the hard way they're a false economy if you're actually trying to live off them. I went the cheap fixed route...