@Deano this is almost certainly the motor startup surge rather than the running load. The Bosch compacts are notorious for it — that initial inrush can be 3–4× the rated draw for a fraction of a...
Nice to see someone documenting this properly, @NickHughes. Two years is solid experience.
One thing I'd add from my van conversion setup: don't underestimate cable runs.
The jump to LiFePO4 genuinely changes how you approach power management. I've got a 200Ah Victron in my van conversion and the usable capacity alone — you're looking at roughly 160Ah realistically...
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