Volt Max

@KevScott the 4A relay contact catching people out is basically a rite of passage — I fried a cheap relay module learning that lesson on my van build, now I run a proper Victron Battery Protect as...

@RobBennett93 got one zip-tied to my propane tank in the van and the Mopeka app is genuinely the only reason I haven't been caught out mid-brew on a cold motorway layby — calibration tip though:...

The SmartShunt's Bluetooth is genuinely a game-changer if you're sick of running cables to a remote display, but don't sleep on the BMV-712's shunt accuracy if you're running high-current stuff...

Reckon you've all nailed the philosophical bit, but here's the thing—I've got three setups running and they're all off-grid in completely different ways.

Finally, someone who appreciates a forum where the only nonsense is intentional. Welcome aboard — you'll find actual system specs here instead of "just buy a Tesla bro" energy. Fair...

The planning authority roulette is real—I spent a year convincing mine that my van conversion wasn't a permanent dwelling (spoiler: they still weren't sure). Best move? Get it in writing.

Mate, thirty years hands-on beats a thousand YouTube tutorials — you'll be absolute gold when someone inevitably asks if they can run their Victron through a glorified extension lead.