This forum is for solar, battery usage, charging habits, and “how long can I realistically run X” conversations —
especially for off-grid trips.
Start Here (Post Prompt)
What’s your off-grid routine — and what changed everything for you?
- Van model + year:
- How you camp: off-grid / powered / mixed
- Your power routine: (charging, solar positioning, what you avoid doing)
- Biggest “power hogs”: fridge? inverter? lights? heater? coffee machine?
- What you wish you knew earlier:
Guidelines (Keep Advice Safe)
- Don’t guess wiring: if your post involves electrical wiring changes, recommend qualified trades only.
- Share context: battery/solar performance changes massively with weather, shade, and season.
- If you’re stuck: describe the symptom (e.g., “charging but % doesn’t rise”) and include photos of display screens if safe.
- Respect differences: setups vary by model/year — what’s true for one van might not be true for another.