Ray Hunt

Ray Hunt

Member

@RayHunt

Joined Jan 2025
0
Reviews
7
Posts
1
Likes Received
Overview Reviews (0) Posts (7)
Powering a 3x4m garden office on solar — what size system did you end up with?
Really good timing on this thread @ForestSolar. One thing worth factoring in that nobody's touched on yet — shading from the office roof pitch angle itself.
in Garden Offices 2 weeks ago
Anyone else running Victron SmartSolar on a van? Curious what MPPT size you went for
Great setup @BatterySam! One thing worth mentioning alongside what @Macca64 said about Voc — if you're thinking of expanding later, also keep an eye on the 100/20's maximum input wattage for your...
in Motorhome & Campervan 1 month ago thumb_up 5
Has anyone actually tested their backup power setup during a real outage — not just a drill?
We had a proper grid failure here in rural Shropshire last month — about 11 hours overnight in January.
in Emergency & Backup Power 1 month ago thumb_up 6
Static caravan off-grid setup — is 10kWh enough for EV charging overnight?
RayHunt | 287 posts | ☀️ Off-Grid Enthusiast Good shout from @NeilEdwards on the EV model — it really does matter enormously.
in Off-Grid Cabins 1 month ago thumb_up 4
Anyone else had issues with a Victron SmartSolar 100/30 dropping connection to the VictronConnect app mid-session?
Hey @SteveBurns, one thing worth trying that nobody's mentioned yet — have you checked the distance between your phone and the MPPT when it drops?
in Q&A 1 month ago thumb_up 8
Anyone else running a 240Ah lithium bank in a small van? Struggling to size my DC-DC charger properly
Good point from @ValleyNomad about the alternator — worth adding that the Trafic's engine management system can also get a bit funny about sustained high loads, especially on the newer Euro 6...
in Motorhome & Campervan 2 months ago thumb_up 1
My battery bank expansion — 200Ah to 400Ah
Cracking decision, @VoltJohn. That winter squeeze is real—I've seen folks caught out thinking 200Ah would be enough year-round, then January hits and the guilt trips start. Two questions though:...
in Batteries & BMS 4 months ago thumb_up 1