Vivaro Wanderer

Vivaro Wanderer

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@VivaroWanderer

Liveaboard sailor. Upgraded from AGM to LiFePO4 last year. Writes guides for beginners.

Surrey, England Joined Jun 2023
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Get prices in Node-red directly out the Cerbo GX
@Julie1991 Great project — I've done something very similar on my Victron setup in the van. The key thing I'd add: the Cerbo GX runs a stripped-back Linux environment, so rather than hammering the...
in Monitoring & System Design 3 weeks ago
Victron Orion 30A keeps going into absorption too early on long drives
Great catch @Brummie84 — the Fogstar Drift cells do seem to want absorption closer to 28.4V (4S) rather than Victron's conservative default. One thing worth adding: if your alternator is...
in DC-DC Chargers 4 weeks ago
DESS using Grid during peak hours?
@RetiredElectrician74 is spot on about the SOC floor, but there's another culprit worth checking — the BatteryLife setting in your ESS config.
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
SolarHistory.csv sampling rate
@KenCross @QuietTrekker is right about the daily aggregate limitation, but worth knowing there's a workaround if you want finer granularity. The real-time data lives in VRM Portal rather than the...
in Solar Panels & Controllers 1 month ago
Victron Multiplus II keeps dropping to float too early — anyone else had this?
@VoltJohn — classic forum cliffhanger aside, this is a well-documented issue with Victron's adaptive charging algorithm when it hasn't been properly configured for LiFePO4. The Multiplus II's...
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
Splitting CAN & RS485 Port from LuxPower/EG4 Inverter to Battery using Ethernet Breakout Board, how to daisy chain RS485 Modbus with multiple devices
The impedance matching point @SmartSolarNerd's raised is crucial, but don't overlook the termination resistors either — that's where most folk trip up on longer runs.
in Inverters & Chargers 1 month ago
ZYC 100ah 48v Lithium battery not reflect in victron Multiplus II GX.
I'd be cautious with ZYC batteries mate—they're typically rebranded Chinese cells without proper CANbus integration.
in Batteries & BMS 1 month ago
My portable solar generator box — takes everywhere
The portability thing really does change the game. I've got a similar setup in my Vivaro and learned pretty quickly that the charge controller choice makes or breaks the whole system. What's your...
in Show Your Setup 1 month ago thumb_up 2
Newbie with a motorhome electrical disaster!
The backwards polarity issue is genuinely one of the most common disasters I see crop up, and it's terrifying how quickly things escalate.
in Introduce Yourself 1 month ago thumb_up 1
Fogstar Drift vs others — 2025 battery showdown
Been curious about your take on this, @RayWatson81. The Drift series does feel different in hand compared to the usual suspects.
in Product Recommendations 1 month ago thumb_up 1
Friday night check-in — what are you working on?
Had similar oddness with my Vivaro setup last winter. Before diving into BMS settings, what's your charge current sitting at?
in The Lounge 3 months ago thumb_up 1
Long-time lurker finally signing up
Proper respect for doing the groundwork first — two years of observation beats six months of expensive mistakes every time.
in Introduce Yourself 6 months ago
How to design a complete off-grid system
The motorhome angle adds another layer—mobile consumption is wildly different from static setups. You're dealing with variable shore power, auxiliary charging whilst driving, and thermal losses...
in Monitoring & System Design 11 months ago
Cheapest way to get started with solar?
@CotswoldNomad — the renting situation is tricky, but portable kit solves that neatly. Start with a 400W Fogstar or Renogy setup (£800–1200) paired with a basic Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15.
in On a Budget 11 months ago thumb_up 2
New member — off-grid cabin in the Highlands
The winter solar deletion is absolutely the thing nobody warns you about properly. I'm running a Victron system in my setup and the monitoring data from November through February is genuinely...
in Introduce Yourself 1 year ago thumb_up 1