Recent content by happyVanderer

I do sponge baths. For my hair I use my sun shower which I fill and then put on my dashboard. The temp gauge on the shower has shown it at 110 degrees. I hang the shower from the handle by my door and wash my hair. Heavenly hot water!

My van is named Zara. I waited to name her until I'd lived in her for a while and could think of something short but meaningful to me. Zara comes from an operetta called "Gypsy Rover", and is the name of the queen of the gypsies in the operetta. My mother played the role of Zara in high school...

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Can anyone recommend a website talking about best practices for making 12v AGM 100 ah batteries last? I've got a year of full-time living under my belt now and want to learn all I can. I have almost killed my batteries and I thought I was being careful, so I guess I have a lot to learn...

Thank you for trying to help me find the problem. The inverter is hooked up correctly with the correct wire and it is pure sine wave.

I am able to charge things with my 2000 watt inverter such as cell phone, computer, etc. The problem is that I can't run my 700 watt microwave, my 700 watt blow dryer, or my 600 watt flat iron. Anything that has an initial surge ( the inverter is 3000 watts for surges). I'm stumped. I don't mind...

It's an MPPT. I was told by the inverter manufacturer that my charge controller may be too small for my system. However, after reading the comments, I am back to the conclusion that the problem is the inverter.

How many amps should my charge controller have when combined with 500 watts of solar and a 2000 watt inverter? Thanks!

This is helpful information. I read this, though, and for me it isn't as easy as people make it sound. However, I will keep learning so I can put fuses in my system so I don't burn my rig up. Keep the info coming!

I got the US Public Lands app and it is so cool. Thanks for the specific info, Everybody. It really helps.

You guys are the best. Thanks!

After checking Campendium and free campsites.org, I'm still not able to find a place to boondock. I've also checked my atlas... Any spots people particularly like? Your help is greatly appreciated!

Great! I'll check these out.

I am learning where I can stay on BLM land. Which apps for Android phones are you using to find BLM land on which to boondock?

Thanks Everyone! Great information. I hate to confess I've never tried Cajun food. I know, I know. But I want to!! Thanks again!