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    How soon will electric or hybrid vans/RVs be common?

    I saw somewhere that there is a plan to stop all new fuel engine vehicles from being sold in US. I assume it includes RVs and commercial trucks.
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    Bikes

    Wow, such upgrades. I never seem to use a pedal bike for more than a hundred miles total. So last new bicycles were Huffy. After that I have gone used for every kind. But I haven't had an electric because my license is for motorcycles.
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    Newbie

    I'm glad to hear that. We bought a big work horse diesel step van. Then we have had all kinds of problems mostly medical. But still hope to put it together and try to launch again.
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    God Help Me!!!

    Oh, one more thing. Life is all about making decisions to handle what you get from where you are with what you have. Not replaying a self-deprecating mantra instead of working out how to go forward. Quit beating yourself up over past mistakes and choose to do something that might be good enough.
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    God Help Me!!!

    I choose to believe that means the weather may be favorable for the crops you planted and watered in the soil you previously prepared for it. It does not mean "Jesus take the wheel" is anything but foolish. Giving up often makes failure certain.
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    Building A Propane System

    I have also heard it called a sediment trap and it is always fitted with a removable cap.
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    ✅ Using AA Battery Powered Ceiling Puck Lights Instead of Wired 12 volt Lights??

    I did not find any device to support all your claims on your links. I am an electrician and have installed many similar LED lights that have similar savings over incandescent bulbs especially in terms of electricity wasted as heat. But it generally takes 11 to 19 watts of LED to replace 40 to...
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    This throws a bad light on RVs. News from Seattle

    There needs to be a newly accepted set of labels for "everybody" to just know without checking their facts. Same as there is great prejudice against the cheaply dressed that are not loitering, vagrants, beggars or bums. So also is the prejudices against a perticular kind of vehicle or dwelling...
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    Is this the Step Van “lounge”?

    I also follow https://www.facebook.com/groups/1652643568393956/ It has also had good ideas for sourcing parts and solving problems. So far I've repaired all the locks, relays and fuse box on my 2001 workhorse that has spent more days in our driveway than miles or hours on the road for us...
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    Solving my tire problems

    Great idea! I will make and carry it in my vehicles. I also used to hold the end in the far hand while pulling up with the other and pushing down with the foot on that side as I bent my knee to put all my weight to full use. But your idea is much better.
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    OK, How Much Electrical Will I Need To Power A Laptop & T.V. For 24/7

    I am afraid the exhaust from a stealth generator will find it's way into a stationary vehicle same as a parked car does. All CO2 detectors are as useful as Harbor Freight stuff. Even a chimney exhaust fan blowing straight up may have trouble in a windless site. I also think many DC power...
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    Debating which to do first.

    I've READ all sorts of ideas to use what's availible for what that person wants to do. None still report on it or it's reliability even a year later. Even my stepvan project has been in my driveway for three years because we didn't keep at it.
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    Has anyone ever used frosted glass on their windows instead of a black fabric?

    After actually getting mailed citations caused by another vehicle, I had to choose to drop my easy to remember vanity plates to avoid problems. So I would choose a normal looking window with dark grey blackout panels or curtains that will still allow me to peek out. But no special looks draws...
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    Accessing RV shore power from van

    I haven't made it out that far because you're 2200 mi away and it's been one thing after another since the rig we bought broke down at 150mi. But "out and about" It's up to you to interface to what you hook up to. Just mind the amp ratings and keep your cords protected from water, physical...
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    REMOVING SEATS

    I actually bought the 2nd row seats from a Honda Odyssey for $40. I still plan trying to weld up supports in my old step van to rework the existing driver's and the passenger jumpseat.
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