Recent content by Kroswind

I'm interested in going with one of these portable solar generators for my next build, and I'm wondering which bundle is actually the better deal? Here's a link to each for reference: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/bluetti-ac200max-1-b230-portable-power-station...

The streets around here are not too cramped, and I already drive a large vehicle. I'm not too concerned with the drive-ability of a BT cruiser, at least where I'm going to be stuck. It will fit down streets here just fine. To revisit the issue though, I am looking at one of these roof racks...

Thanks for the responses everyone. As pointed out, yes, I need something small and nimble to get around cities since I will be primarily stuck in towns/cities for work. Hopefully one day I can say to hell with this job and finally hit the road, but that probably wont be anytime soon. I like...

Yeah, the B+'s and specifically the BT cruiser seem to be the best medium of everything imo. Its like a small apartment on wheels. I have seen them listed for 10-20k here frequently. I do wonder if that's a good price range to be in, or if that's too cheap for a reliable RV in this category...

So, I currently have a conversion van that I've converted to a camper with the intent of full timing.  It's great, but I find that because I'm basically stuck here due to my job currently, I haven't used it as fully as I intended.  This means I'm stuck in one spot for long periods of time, and...

Sorry its taken me so long to respond. Works blown up on me. Thanks for the responses. I'm afraid I'm still confused however. So I don't need to fuse between the panels and the charge controller? I don't want to melt wires or anything here. Everywhere I've seen recommends I fuse...

So, in a previous thread I asked some questions about how much solar I might actually need (see here in case it helps anyone else out:  https://vanlivingforum.com/Thread-Calculating-solar-capacity) I went for 2 of the Kyocera 340watt solar panels, for a total of 680 watts.  Here they are for...

Thanks.  Is 220 amps the best I can get, or could I get higher capacity batteries?  Whats the highest amp hour battery I can get that's still realistic for van dwelling?  I have seen 200ah 6v batteries.  Would those work as well, or is there more to high capacity batteries that I don't know...

ahaha, no, sadly that's not the case.  I wish I could sit and play games all day, but unfortunately work takes up the majority of my time.  I do play games from time to time in the small window of downtime I actually get, but its a rare occurrence these days.  When I play games, its usually in a...

Thanks for the responses.  Can I get one of these meters at a local hardware store?  Looks like our definition of "entertainment system" is a bit different.  I work full time at a print company(hence why I need it to run 8 hours), and all my work is virtual.  I also produce 3d graphics which...

So, I've been running some numbers, trying to size a solar system currently.  My primary concern here is being able to power a high end gaming laptop for most of the day.  This things a monster.  From what I've gathered, its got a 330 watt AC adapter, and the battery inside the laptop is 80...

I know how you feel. For the last 2 years or so, I've been researching, planning, and doing everything I can to figure out if this would really work for me. This whole thing started for me out of a period of "oh shit im going to be homeless, how the hell am I going to survive?". I found...

This is really the point I've been trying to drive home too.  High mileage is still high mileage.  With that much use, all kinds of parts are worn out.  Mileage definitely matters. However, after looking at a van today, I am starting to see both sides of the coin.  I looked at a 98 e150...

Thanks for the input. I'll ask the mechanic about replacement rather than rebuild. But I have to wonder, if all these 500k miracle-mile stories are true, why is it everyone starts to get rid of vehicles around the 200k mile range? If they're really that good and that reliable, why would...

Since this threads about high mileage, I'm just going to ask this here instead of creating a new thread. Has anyone ever had a high mileage engine rebuilt/replaced? My car is in the shop currently, and its about time to let it go. As much as I absolutely hate to admit it, its on its last...