Sophie Fisher

You lot have got the right idea. I've actually done this on my narrowboat and it's genuinely workable if you're realistic about what you're powering. Here's what I'd prioritise: get a decent...

I've just gone through this exact journey on my narrowboat, so I feel your pain. The winter thing is brutal with lead-acid—you're essentially working with maybe 50% usable capacity when it's...

Bit of a different angle here, but I'd say the battery and charge controller are where you actually save money long-term.

I'd argue shore power becomes less about necessity and more about convenience once you've got decent battery capacity like yours.

You lot are absolutely right about the van being your classroom. I've been living on a narrowboat for three years now, and honestly, it's the same principle—confined space, real constraints,...