Rob

Rob

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@Rob1963

Ex-mechanic doing Converted Transit conversions as a hobby. Writes guides for beginners.

Ceredigion, Wales Joined May 2023
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What lifestyle changes are needed for off-grid living?
The infrastructure thing's absolutely spot on — mine's basically a second job now, except it actually needs doing or you're sat in the dark eating cold beans. What really got me though: accepting...
in General Chat 2 years ago thumb_up 1
Home backup power — where to start?
Dead right that the van's your prototype workshop — I've been running a static caravan setup for three years now and the difference between what you think you'll need and what actually drains the...
in Emergency & Backup Power 2 years ago thumb_up 3
Cheapest way to get started with solar?
Portable panels are your mate here — grab a couple of 100W Renogy or similar and a budget MPPT like a Victron SmartSolar 75/10, then flog them when you move. Total damage: £300-400 quid.
in On a Budget 2 years ago thumb_up 3
12V vs 24V vs 48V — which voltage system?
Mate, 48V is the future but 24V is the sensible middle ground for a Sprinter retrofit—less cable faff than 12V, doesn't require a PhD in system design like 48V does. What's your actual draw?
in Batteries & BMS 2 years ago thumb_up 2
What does SOC mean and why does it matter?
Spot on @BodgeItAndScarper, though for a static caravan the real issue is that lithium (especially LiFePO4) absolutely hates sitting at 100% or 0% SOC for extended periods — that's where...
in Q&A 3 years ago thumb_up 2
What does a BMS actually do?
Right, so I've got a 200Ah LiFePO4 bank in the van and I keep hearing about BMS this and BMS that, but honestly I'm none the wiser.
in Batteries & BMS 3 years ago thumb_up 1