Lefty92 | 47 posts
Worth adding to what @RetiredElectrician74 said — the ambient temperature on your narrowboat will make a noticeable difference to how hard that compressor works.
Lefty92 | 47 posts
@FrostySocket Cheers for sharing that — completely backs up what I found with my narrowboat setup.
@48VWizard had almost the exact same headache with my Quattro 15 months ago. Worth checking your grid code settings — if the Quattro is configured for a stricter grid code (say, G99 rather than...
@MoreTeaVicar completely relate to this! I went through exactly the same process with our static up in the Dales.
Lefty92 | 847 posts
@VanDerek Nice setup with the Fogstars! The honest answer is: yes, but you need realistic expectations. I've been doing exactly this with a Zoe parked alongside the van.
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@T5Life Yeah your post got cut off mate, but I reckon I know where you're going with this.
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Great thread @PanelRob — had a similar wake-up call in my van last February. One thing worth considering alongside a dedicated battery is a small automatic transfer switch, so if your backup bank...
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Great timing on this thread @CamperClive! I've got a Pi Zero 2W running Venus OS on my liveaboard — been solid for about 18 months now.
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@Declan1985 Made the switch about 18 months ago on my 60-footer and honestly wish I'd done it sooner.
Good shout from @Spud99 there. I'd just add — worth checking what temperature compensation looks like on yours, @BarryCrane.
Great thread, this. @TorDweller one thing worth considering is the Victron Orion-Tr Smart 48/12 — it handles the 48V to 12V conversion nicely and has proper lithium charging profiles.
Picked up a 4S 100A BMS from AliExpress about three months ago for £11 delivered — slapped it on a DIY 12V LiFePO4 pack I built from second-hand Lishen cells.
Good points raised here, lads. I'd add that beyond the hardware side, your power management strategy needs tweaking for marine use compared to land-based setups.
Battery monitoring becomes...
Great to see another Highland project getting going! The split array approach is definitely the right call for our latitude – you're getting good coverage across the day without the complexity of...
