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    How to improve Visible reception?

    So, I've been using Red Pocket (att) for years, but the past couple months I've had issues. Since I'm leaving in a couple weeks, and had a 2nd phone just sitting here, I decided I'd get a backup service until my Red Pocket runs out in 6mo or so. I came across Visible, and went ahead and ordered...
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    Calling all nomads in the East

    Central Ohio here. I had plans to go out West over the winter, but life happened. Now I'm researching staying warm in the East. While I tend to keep to myself, a small caravan might be fun, so I'm interested.
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    Budget friendly 120v to 12v LiFePO4

    bandaidqueenI don't have much experience with batteries, but I have heard that the lithium batteries can be damaged easily, so be very careful if you're making a big investment! It would really stink to put a huge portion of your budget into a battery and accidentally fry it. I know Bob...
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    Budget friendly 120v to 12v LiFePO4

    So, I need a little bit of guidance again :)  I decided to spend more initially on a battery. That will leave me without money for solar/controller for a few months until I am able to save up a bit more money. So, I'm just looking for a safe option about 1-2x a week until then. Here's the...
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    Solar confusion

    Thanks.. I've been doing that for awhile now. I do my best to never pay full retail!
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    Solar confusion

    A few things I want for the van are back-ordered for about a month. My air mattress also needs to be sent in for warranty, which they say takes up to 4 weeks. That changes everything. I had hoped to be on the road by the end of the week, but that just isn't going to happen. That changes my...
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    Solar confusion

    Thanks for all the info! Lithium is a bit out of my budget right now. Two 100Ah batteries seem a bit better for me. Everything else sounds great. Still a couple small things I need to research, then am hoping to start ordering some stuff
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    Solar confusion

    First, let me get this out of the way. I'm a stroke survivor with brain damage. I have issues with numbers, and memory. Arguably, the bigger issue, is that I'm also very limited on the amount of time I'm able to spend online in a day. If I'm in front of a screen/monitor for too long, I end up...
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    What SUVs do you recommend?

    That depends a lot upon budget. I'm in a '98 diesel Suburban, but i tow. Without towing, I've gotten max 22mpg, usually about 18-20 though.
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    SSDI and part-time van dwelling

    Thanks for the comments! Very helpful, and allows me to keep moving forward with plans
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    SSDI and part-time van dwelling

    So I realize this can be a personal issues, so feel free to message me directly if you aren't comfortable sharing publicly. I have a mortgage, and a 20yo, paid for Suburban. I want to experiment with this lifestyle more, to see if I'd be able to sell my house, and do it full-time. I'm barely...
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    Box truck. Tall driver comfort

    I'm in the research phase of finding my perfect vehicle. For me, it's looking like a box truck with a lift gate might be best. Next would be a bus with heavy duty wheelchair lift that could be used as a motorcycle lift I'm disabled, and comfort means the world to me. I'm looking for something...
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    New, and looking for some "which vehicle" help

    Thanks for the help. Bad health for a couple days, but I'm back to researching today. Sent a couple messages asking for more info on a couple local vehicles
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    New, and looking for some "which vehicle" help

    Hi!  I've been curious for awhile now, but am now pretty serious. Health issues are making me change my lifestyle. I have enough experience with motorcycle camping to know I'll enjoy this. Right now, I'm looking at something to just get me through the next 6 months, then I'll be visiting family...
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