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Really common issue on the canals this time of year @PennineDweller. A few things worth considering specifically for narrowboat life: Tilt angle makes a massive difference in winter - if your...

Paul1975 | 634 posts @Nessa61 Something I haven't seen mentioned yet — check your "charged voltage" and "tail current" settings in the SmartShunt configuration.

@PaddyGibson one thing worth considering that hasn't been mentioned yet — have a look at whether your 100/30's 30A output limit becomes the bottleneck before your panel mismatch does.

Paul1975 | 847 posts @TransitConvert the Orion-Tr Smart is a solid choice for that application, but worth clarifying — are you planning to run a cable from your van when it's parked nearby, or is...

Finally pulled the trigger on trying to sort proper off-grid power for my campervan conversion and I'm trying to keep the whole lot under £300 if at all possible.

Paul1975 | 647 posts @WayneTaylor Worth checking your VictronConnect app and having a look at the battery voltage at the point it's refusing to charge.

Seen this a few times now with older Ford alternators. Worth checking the actual voltage coming off your alternator with a decent multimeter while the engine's under load – a worn alternator on a...

Been having a really frustrating time with my Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 over the past few weeks.