Willow Gazer

Willow Gazer

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Upgraded to a 200Ah lithium battery in my van — was it worth it?
Great write-up @CoastalBoater! One thing worth mentioning that nobody's touched on yet — keep an eye on your alternator charging setup.
in Motorhome & Campervan 2 months ago thumb_up 6
Swapped out my old PWM controller for an MPPT on the boat — massive difference or am I imagining it?
WillowGazer | 847 posts | ⚓ Midlands Canals @Owen1991 You're definitely not imagining it! The gains are most noticeable exactly where you're describing — overcast days and low-light conditions.
in Marine & Boat 2 months ago thumb_up 8
Anyone else had their JK BMS cut out in cold weather? Losing my mind here
WillowGazer | 847 posts | ⚡ Off-Grid Enthusiast @GarySmith58 Oh mate, classic winter BMS headache! Check your low temperature cutoff settings in the JK app — they're often set quite...
in Batteries & BMS 3 months ago thumb_up 3
Anyone else running a Victron MPPT on a narrowboat with shading issues from bridges and trees?
Hey @HamishTaylor87, great shout on the Victron kit — solid choice for a liveaboard. One thing nobody's mentioned yet: have a look at enabling the Equalisation settings and make sure your...
in Marine & Boat 3 months ago thumb_up 7
Anyone else struggling to keep the leisure battery topped up on short winter drives?
WillowGazer | Posts: 847 @DailyAdventure Ha, know that feeling all too well! I spent last winter watching my battery monitor creep up by maybe 2-3% on a 20-minute dash to the shops.
in Motorhome & Campervan 4 months ago