Practical Motorhome

OFF-GRIDDING TIPS

To off-grid successfully, you have to prepare, and you might also need to make a few considered purchases. Here are our expert tips for enjoyable off-gridding:

■ Choose a high-amperage leisure battery to ensure that you have light and ancillary power for the duration of your break.

A quality 110Ah battery is recommended. Serious off-gridders will often link two leisure batteries to double their longevity. If your budget will stretch to it, a modern 105Ah lithium battery is equivalent to a 150Ah lead-acid battery. Buying a near-£1000 leisure battery might give your bank manager palpitations, though!

Aim to keep your battery

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