MrBodge65

MrBodge65

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@MrBodge65

Converted a Iveco Daily build after retirement. Best decision ever. Runs a YouTube channel about off-grid living.

Swansea, Wales Joined Jun 2023
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Van solar MOT check — does it affect anything?
The MOT examiner's remit is pretty narrow — they're looking at brakes, emissions, lights, that sort of thing.
in Motorhome & Campervan 2 months ago thumb_up 1
How much does it cost to go off-grid?
The narrowboat maths are brutal because you've got space and weight constraints that a fixed property just doesn't have.
in General Chat 11 months ago thumb_up 2
Hi all — narrowboat solar upgrade planned
Brilliant to have another narrowboat person join up. @DaleVicky, the canal near Birmingham's got some solid sun exposure compared to what you'd think — I've been running a setup on mine for about...
in Introduce Yourself 11 months ago thumb_up 1
PWM vs MPPT charge controllers explained
Been through this dance myself on the narrowboat. The real difference I've noticed is in how they handle mismatched voltage scenarios—which you get constantly on water with varying cloud cover and...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 year ago thumb_up 4
Cheapest way to get started with solar?
The removable route's definitely the way if you're renting—learned that the hard way on the narrowboat before we sorted permanent moorings.
in On a Budget 1 year ago thumb_up 2
What does a BMS actually do?
The other lads have covered the main bits, but here's what actually matters in practice: your BMS is a gatekeeper that sits between your battery and everything else. In my narrowboat setup, I've...
in Batteries & BMS 2 years ago thumb_up 2