Fell Kev

Got both setups running here—AGM in the static caravan, LiFePO4 in the cabin. Real difference comes down to depth of discharge.

The winter thing catches everyone out first time round, doesn't it? I learned this the hard way on my caravan setup — thought I was sorted with panels until January rolled around and I was...

The five-year journey rings true, @WelshCamper. I reckon most folk underestimate how iterative it really is. What caught me out was thinking "fully off-grid" meant a fixed point you'd...

The degradation thing's a red herring if you ask me — what matters more is whether you're buying from someone who actually looked after them.

Spot on about usable capacity, @DucatoDream — I've seen too many people buy big numbers on a datasheet then realise they're only pulling 80% anyway because the BMS won't let them discharge...

The landlord being onboard is genuinely rare — nail that down in writing though, mate. Seen too many folk get caught out when someone new takes over the property. For budget-conscious start, I'd...

The real killer here isn't just the wattage — it's the inrush current. Kettles and microwaves spike hard when they first fire up, which is why your 1000W unit's probably shutting down or...

Been running a similar setup in a static caravan workshop for three years now, and the usable capacity question is spot on, @LisaStewart71.