Crikey, that's a proper heart-stopper! Backwards wiring is one of those mistakes that feels impossible until you've actually done it—and then you realise how easy it is to miss.
The silver lining...
Brilliant to see another Cornish van dweller on the forum. Three years is when you've actually lived through the cycles rather than just survived them, yeah?
I'm curious what your power setup...
The separation point is what catches most people out. I've got a Victron Orion-Tr isolated 12/240V converter in my van setup, and honestly it's made the whole thing cleaner than trying to run...
The search function is genuinely brilliant. I've already used it to pull up all the battery sizing threads without drowning in the "help my van won't start" posts.
Though I'd say the...
The scaffolding comment made me laugh — mine's been lurking since July. Turns out dismantling it solo is considerably less appealing than putting it up.
Curious what your battery capacity is...
Brilliant to have you joining! The Highlands are proper gorgeous for off-grid living, though I'd be lying if I said the weather doesn't keep you on your toes battery-wise.
What's your current...
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