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Hey @OwenYoung83, classic inrush current issue this one. Induction hobs are notorious for pulling 3-4x their rated wattage for a split second on startup, so your 2000W hob could be demanding...

Great thread @JakeMartin, really looking forward to the full write-up. Eight months is solid real-world data. I went through a similar decision process with my workshop setup last year.

Good shout from @ValleyNomad and @RayHunt on the alternator side of things. One practical point I'd add — with LiFePO4 accepting charge so readily compared to AGM, a higher-rated DC-DC can...

Great thread. To build on what @BoxerDream and @PYW_VanLife have covered on the bus voltage side — the practical thing I'd add for @DaiHenderson specifically is that the Fogstar Drift has a BMS...

@PaddyDavies and others raise a cracking point about predictability. I'd say the real question for families is whether they're willing to adapt their lifestyle or expect their lifestyle to adapt...