Recent content by GeorgiePorgie

Buying from a dealer saves the hassle of going to the DMV and working about getting ripped off. Buying from a private party usually means you can low-ball the receipt and pay lower taxes. I had so many problems dealing with private parties that I eventually bought from a dealer. It was a lot...

To me, paying for water in America is silly. I had to do it when I lived in South East Asia for many years. One of the few things that are better about living in the land of the Big PX is not having to pay for drinking water.

I need to check  voltage the setup for my Renology Solar Kit. If I buy this thing, will I ever need it again? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Dawson-Compact-Digital-Multimeter-DDM420/206051362

Thanks much! That seems simple enough to me. I'm not sure what he was looking at that was so confusing. I haven't even opened the box yet.

I'm pretty sure my friend can put in the vent. I intended to do it later in the process, but it looks like it needs to be done before using the batteries.. He really seems confused about the wiring and such though. This is the kit that I received yesterday...

My buddy has been helping me build the van, but just told me he doesn't understand the solar electric kit now that he has seen it. He is a fairly mechanical guy, but not an expert and even less so when it comes to electricity. I got the idea that the Renology kits were fairly simple for someone...

So you think FLA batteries would be better for my situation?

I am pretty sure I can only afford FLA batteries or AGMs, but get the idea FLAs are dangerous in an unventilated van.

I am having money problems now, but need to install this right away, so I can stop paying rent. How many batteries do I need for the Renology 200 watt system and which will be the most affordable, but safe? My van has no ventilation so far when closed at night. I didn't think I would get so...

What is SoC?

Someone said a CPAP machine is a loud as snoring. That is completely incorrect. Mine is completely silent when I am wearing the mask with a slight noise of air escaping when it is off - no way anyone could hear anything outside the vehicle.

I am far from an expert, but 400 watts is plenty for a CPAP, without a humidifier. If you are going to use it, plus a bunch of other stuff, I'm not sure 400 watts will be sufficient.

By the way, you do not want to use the humidifier function on a batter powered CPAP. It drains too much electricity.

I was homeless for a month or so and staying in a small town where everything is not too close together. No matter where I stayed, the police would discover me because of my snoring, wake me up and make me move somewhere else. I would definitely get a CPAP if I were you. I just bought a van and...

I just bought a 2003 Ford Econoline 150. I have put in a platform bed with storeage underneath in the back and a chest of drawers and something to hang clothes on in the front. I was just about to put perforated vinyl in the back windiws when I found out you can see through it at night if there...