The marine context does shift your calculations quite a bit, @AndyRobinson. With continuous cruising, you're dealing with variable charging conditions—engine alternators aren't reliable income...
@DodgyCaptain — welcome aboard. Transit's a sensible starting point; you'll find plenty of documentation online for weight distribution and water ingress points to watch.
Few practical things...
Worth expanding on what @DailySolar started there. A BMS does far more than prevent catastrophic failure—it's actively managing cell balance in real-time.
With a 200Ah LiFePO4 bank, individual...
The Renogy setup is solid for van life, but 400W with 300Ah LiFePO4 is a bit light for extended off-grid if you're running much beyond lighting and basic comms.
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