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  1. J

    Small refrigerator running on 30 watts

    From what I understand a lot of the extra cost is how things are supported and connected for RV. For marine you can add different things to handle the salt air. However, these units will last over a year. I know of people who put in big freezers in the back of a van and they last for years...
  2. J

    Warning

    Which cat taste best?
  3. J

    Small refrigerator running on 30 watts

    I have seen this before where non-RV/car rated items could not handle the stress that an RV can put on them. I do not understand why somebody would make an RV and install non-RV rated appliances. Even the electrical codes are different for RV's vrs houses. Knowing about this I would not put a...
  4. J

    New and trying to get things together for my journey

    All depends on how much you load it down and how fast you go up hill and passing. Unloaded you should get around 18. Keep it light if you can. Best, James AKA Lynx
  5. J

    Small refrigerator running on 30 watts

    Nice, but not rated for RV and will break to soon if traveling to much. Best, James AKA Lynx
  6. J

    A few Qs and statements about staying cool/AC

    Parking under trees will gather more bugs living in your van. James AKA Lynx
  7. J

    Optimum Bed Height?

    I wish I made mine a little taller to get the taller water jugs under. Bottom clearance is the key. 2 inches makes a lot of difference.
  8. J

    RV Dreamer

    What do you need to go camping? Start with a car and a tent. the bigger the vehicle the more money it will take. To go soonest will require less space for most of us. I suggest you start with the tent and move up. Until then, study and plan and go camping as much as you can afford it...
  9. J

    What are some of your comfort items or your must have items when traveling?

    safety, good nights sleep, hot food and a hot shower
  10. J

    A few Qs and statements about staying cool/AC

    OK, depending on what you want. I have ran the van for a few min's and at floor level stayed cool for an hour or 2. After midnight it was cool enough not to run the engin's A/C. I put my A/C in the Driver side window and take it out when moving the van. About 10 min's both ways. Never put it...
  11. J

    Just starting out

    I have a friend that is using his car and likes it. You will be using a few bags and boxes. Better than backpacking, A little more stuff. Just get some supplies in boxes ready to send and have somebody to send them. A good small tent will help. Start with a few days camping close to home and...
  12. J

    Hello from Vancouver, BC. Ex-liveaboard turning Vandweller I hope

    A good thing to kiil bio-orders is liquid laundry soap. Best, James AKA Lynx
  13. J

    Govt tells woman off grid, you're living unsafely

    You should obey the law or get it changed. You will stay out of trouble and be less expensive that way. James AKA Lynx
  14. J

    So.... Why Did You Choose to Live In A Van?

    Buy "The Riches Man in Babylon" Has a lot of good advice and a good read. Found in most big book stores in paperback.
  15. J

    Govt tells woman off grid, you're living unsafely

    Most areas in the USA have some sort of zoning, does and don't s. IT pays to look out for them when you buy and keep abreast of changes.
  16. J

    Breaker Tripping & Now Won't Work at All

    The Breaker is bad. Carefully open the electrical panel. Find a breaker that is not being used of same amp, amp meter will help, or cut off the breaker to see if anything turms off. When found, Turn off the main breaker and change the wire on the bad breaker to the new one. Careful, sometimes...
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    New and ready to go

    How old is your son? How tall are you and your family? Pets? This makes a lot of difference on the design of your van. There are front seats designs where you can make a bed out of them. The rest is cost and where you want to go. Start with something that you can sleep in and be safe. Try it...
  18. J

    Cheap supper

    If you use the same pot and bring to a boil for 5 min's will kill any bad things thre. Just wipe the pot and you are good to go if you are using the next day.
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