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Vanlife Australia, Bus Build, Toyota Coaster

I Finally Fixed My Solar (And Here’s How It Actually Works)

I finally worked out what was going on with my solar system. It’s fixed.It’s working.And — most importantly — I actually understand it now. If you’re new to vanlife solar and every time someone starts talking about amps and watts your brain quietly exits the building, this one’s for you. Because that was me. This isn’t a wiring tutorial. I’m not going to pretend to … Continue reading I Finally Fixed My Solar (And Here’s How It Actually Works)

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Vanlife Australia, Bus Build, Vanlife Solar

New Inverter, New Batteries… And Now Everything Actually Works

Last week I had absolutely no idea where my power was going. My batteries were going flat, my solar wasn’t making sense, and I was basically guessing every time I turned something on. So I did what any sensible person would do after reading hundreds of comments telling me what I’d done wrong. I went shopping. This week has involved new gear, rewiring, learning more … Continue reading New Inverter, New Batteries… And Now Everything Actually Works

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I Bought a Toyota Coaster…What Works (and What Doesn’t)

This is the bus I bought — and I absolutely love it… mostly. When I came back to Australia after travelling Europe in a van, I knew I wanted something different, but I didn’t quite expect to end up with a bus. Specifically, a Toyota Coaster with some genuinely brilliant features and a few design choices that make me scratch my head every single day. … Continue reading I Bought a Toyota Coaster…What Works (and What Doesn’t)

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