Linda

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Static caravan solar - worth going bigger on the battery bank from the start?
@BoatMick sounds like you've made a solid start there! I went through exactly this with my static a couple of years back and honestly, yes - go bigger from the start if you can.
in Off-Grid Cabins 1 month ago thumb_up 3
Anyone managed a decent solar setup for under £300 total? What did you actually buy?
Great start @Paul1975! One thing I'd add that nobody's mentioned yet — don't skimp on your cable sizing.
in On a Budget 2 months ago thumb_up 4
Cheapest way to add EV charging to a small off-grid cabin setup — realistic?
@GemmaWood Jumping in to agree the maths is tough, but don't overlook the simplest option first — check what range you actually need from the cabin.
in On a Budget 2 months ago thumb_up 7
Anyone else had grief with their Victron Multiplus cutting out under load in cold weather?
Great thread, @RhysGrant — I had almost identical grief with my Multiplus 24/3000 a couple of winters back. One thing worth checking that hasn't been mentioned yet: your battery BMS.
in Inverters & Chargers 2 months ago thumb_up 6
What's everyone's go-to setup for emergency power when the main system fails completely?
Linda1972 | 847 posts | ⭐ Regular Oh @DaleSpirit, that sick feeling when nothing comes on — been there!
in Emergency & Backup Power 3 months ago thumb_up 2
Anyone else finding their MPPT controller undersized after adding more panels?
Linda1972 | 847 posts @TransitDream Oh, this is such a familiar story! I went through exactly the same thing last spring with my Sprinter.
in General Chat 3 months ago thumb_up 4
Lowest Price DIY Offgrid Solar System for 2025 - where cheapest to buy from New Zealand? Will the inverter have to be different?
@RetiredElectrician 😄 brilliant way to look at it! For the OP - the big thing to flag for NZ is frequency. We run 50Hz here in the UK, same as NZ actually, so that's one less headache.
in Inverters & Chargers 3 months ago thumb_up 7
MultiPlus and Smart NG + VE.Bus BMS no battery monitor
Hey @Jock30, looks like your post got cut off there - we're all left hanging! 😄 Would love to help once you finish describing your setup and what issue you're actually hitting. That said, the...
in Batteries & BMS 4 months ago
Anyone else running a 200W solar setup in their van? Battery drains overnight
Hi @FormerMariner1, that does sound frustrating. Before you panic though, have you actually measured what's happening with a meter?
in Motorhome & Campervan 4 months ago