Recent content by ascii_man

The standard length of a Long Twins, Long Full, and Queen size bed is 80" (6' 8"); that's definitely a requirement for me.

Looking at a Dodge Grand Caravan / Chrysler Town & Country 2005 or later. I see indications that the 2005 models had up to about 167 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, but the 5th gen (2008 redesign) seems to show only 144 cubic feet or so.  But I am having trouble getting equivalent...

My $0.02: Regarding the foam with aluminum side: the foam is similar to an air gap for these purposes: it produces a barrier to heat conduction/convection, so you don't need an actual air gap. Reflectix just talks about an air gap because anything, even clear plastic, plus an air gap provides...

I am not a lawyer, but in the US, most of these issues are Constitutional law, and almost all of the remainder are state-level issues. So one can start by reading the Bill of Rights and read the Wikipedia pages for the major Supreme Court cases: start with Terry v Ohio and see the links...

It's a good idea to be familiar with each state's laws about implied consent (a lot of people struggle with Field Sobriety Tests even sober: were you a clumsy kid but well into your senior years and fatigued after a long day?) , lawful orders, etc. Although you know that you mean the officer no...

I also wish that commercial RV's would have standard 80" beds. For standing height, Class B's have raised roofs and lowered floors, but I think some of the newer Class B's based on Sprinters etc. tend to be even taller, but you might just have to be willing to stoop a little. People here say...

@sl1966 I agree: the damage that these dangerous animals inflict on their innocent victims is truly sickening, appalling, and an affront to human decency.

Kitt, I made a mistake: You are correct that the American Put Bull Terrier is only one of a cluster of unusually aggressive and dangerous breeds.  In the same way that there is a technical distinction between ska, rocksteady, and reggae. You seem to think that hairsplitting technicalities on...

1) You have a real van, so you can probably mount batteries on the frame rails. Because they are external, you don't have to worry about all the safety issues of flooded batteries in your passenger compartment. 2) As a part-timer, you will amortize your initial investment slower: this favors...

Welcome! I ran this through Google Translate: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dehler_Mobilbau Regarding social perception, sometimes terminology matters. Although your Dehler is based on a "van" rather than being a huge Class A behemoth, try saying "camper" or "motorhome".

I think $500 is a little too low; the scrap metal is probably close to that. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/03/end-of-the-line-welcome-to-the-crusher/ Schnitzer Steel has locations in Oakland and San Jose. They also own the Pick-n-Pull chain. EDIT: the Schnitzer in San Jose get some...

@GotSmart: how much and what kind of insulation is in that photo?

Tjaybird:divide liters by 3.7854 (so a liter is a little larger than a quart) 5 L, 10 L, 20L is about 1.3 gallons, 2.6 gallons, 5.3 gallons gasoline: about 6 lb/gal diesel: about 6.943 lb/gal (call it 7 lb /gal) so 8 pounds, 16 pounds, 32 pounds for gasoline 9 pounds, 18 pounds, 37 pounds for...

Regarding plywood, there have been discussions regarding safer and more durable alternatives: https://vanlivingforum.com/Thread-What-is-the-best-method-of-doing-a-floor https://vanlivingforum.com/Thread-Least-non-Toxic-flooring-options A recommendation for tongue and groove...

Oh yes, I've done that calculation and you're right: it makes a huge difference. And of course it doesn't matter at shopping centers, truck stops, or Interstates. My concern is about parallel parking. I will have to keep a log of how often it matters.