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    How much power do I need starting out?

    Maybe just a different idea but.... I have 270 watts of panels I set up and pack away totally when we move. 1 solid 100w 3 flex 50w (I only use 2 for charging) 1 solid 20w... 2 Walmart 29 series batteries 1 Mercedes battery under warranty 😂(trying to burn it out, lol) A 30 AMP $20...
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    Buddy Heater - Pilot light failures

    I have a Big Buddy, only because one winter the regular one burner model had clogging pilot issues and attempting to disassemble the pilot metal fuel line it twisted, next door neighbor gave me that bigger one, was new... Using the Big Buddy as sole heat source for about the last 7 years. Main...
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    How do u live on $700/month, truly?

    You described my financial situation perfectly.... I am in Washington. I stay here because we are the liberal benefits state. If you are playing your cards right and not in a state that offers nothing and over 65, it's not as bad... I will explain. If you want max benefits... Try California...
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    How did you end up on the road, and why are you still here?

    I am living in my van because I am my own worst enemy, 😂 lol. I am happy alone and at this point, by choice. Decided to chase my dreams, so sold about everything including 20 acres next to Columbia River with a 2 story log house I built and bought 5 acres and small vineyard on an island in...
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    Window Screens

    I needed a solution to keep the mosquitoes and horse flies out. The rear and driver sliding doors I made screens to fit a bit larger and bought some 1" stretch elastic and sewed the ends and it stretches around the rubber seals and keeps them out... I did have to attack 2 pieces together...
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    Newbie Seeking Internet Access Advice

    You can easily solve the Hotspot problem if your phones allow "FoxFi". Free Version and $7.99 for full version. I have 2 unlimited services with US Mobile (Verizon Network) ... It throttles at 75GB each. $30 each line with 2 lines on Family 👪 Plan No need for Hotspot FoxFi gives me the...
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    Reflectix vs Mylar

    As I have been more concerned with blocking heat than staying warm... I don't know how all of the Mylar sheets work but the ones in the link did an amazing job in 118f weather, blocking hest... The long front windshield was cool in baking sun, covered with these ... You can find black backing...
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    Fear - how do you handle?

    I am inside a National Forest most days. No fear of wildlife, a bear is around I have seen him but he has no interest in me. We had cougar on Webcam and that is always a concern but not likely. I am not armed only because I had moved to Europe and given my 2 pistoli to friends. But my 90lb...
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    New topic: How much computing power do you need, v/s how much electrical power do you have?

    Hey... Yes it's a Linux server, in Bulgaria where I used to own a house and the long arm of the US cannot bother me lol.....A few of my sites ride the line of acceptability. You may be right and I stand corrected. I was under the impression that if you had an OPEN VZ VPS. Android didn't...
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    New topic: How much computing power do you need, v/s how much electrical power do you have?

    Hey Joey... FoxFi.... That's the name of the app. I don't know if it works on every phone but does on my Samsung Galaxys
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    New topic: How much computing power do you need, v/s how much electrical power do you have?

    I have about 270 watts of solar panels which is used only to keep devices and my 12v 30l fridge going. I have a Lenovo Laptop, the battery lasts 4-5 hours and when turned off charges quickly but at 20v uses a good bit of power to do that. As I run my own private server I need windows, so low...
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    Best vehicle for stealth camping?

    I am full time in dark green 2002 grand caravan. Everything is inside unless cold and parked because of 20lb propane tank which is usually on far side of van and you cannot see it... The Sport model and I think other makers have the same.. All of the back windows are darkly shaded and you...
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    HELP: Condensation Problem & still very cold living inside my Truck Camper shell

    Before the van I was in RV for a decade and good luck stopping all condensation making heat in a metal can... Forced air like in a bigger RV hooked up to the grid solves that issue moving air around and drying... But an unvented propane heater will not... Propane is a damp fuel
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    HELP: Condensation Problem & still very cold living inside my Truck Camper shell

    Hi.... I live in my Grand Caravan and have a Big Buddy Heater and a 1" hole drilled in the floor to a hose to a 20lb propane tank.... You do need some air to not gas yourself and keep condensation down... I open a rear wing window... but it's a very efficient heater and full time 24/7 the tank...
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    Good Day

    Thought I would say hello....  Lived at the same Washington mountain location a decade and moved because land owner lost his job (I sold him the land awhile ago) and had to sell.. At 64, Social Security check does not buy a Seattle area residence..  So... New home... With pets  2002 Dodge...
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