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It sounds as though you are quite busy with your current duties but that a van home is a future possibility you want to explore. I think the videos and forums on CRVL should provide a lot of useful information. You might consider it as a current hobby to explore ideas of what a livable van...

I don't know at that price point. One vehicle that is maybe lower than other small vans that lends itself to a live-in conversion is a Ford Transit Connect, first generation. They are a bit older now, so prices will be lower, and could probably find one in good shape. Higher roof than current...

I watched a tiny house video yesterday. They had an incinerating toilet. That's a new one on me. Might be a bit dangerous in a vehicle. Perhaps a sideline mobile cremation business?

Happy New Year to all in your individual micro-climates.

Thanks for the informative reply. Do you have pictures/diagrams/videos of your DIY version?

I haven't received any notices of new violations since December of 2020. Unfortunately the state of California, where it was sold, will not acknowledge it being sold without my having re-registered it, which would have meant having it smog inspected, weighed, and paying California registration...

It could work. I slept on a futon for years living in Southern California. You might want to consider what it is made of. Humidity and toxicity are considerations sleeping in an enclosed steel box. You probably want something that breathes, and that is made from a material that will not off-gas...

I built a propane box for storing my propane tank inside of the van. It is sealed with a vent out the bottom of the vehicle in case it leaks or vents out some gas. I fitted a quick connect/disconnect to the box for the gas line connection. I'd like to find a similar quick disconnect solution for...

Do you add any organic material to the waste in the bag? or just the vinegar? Do you separate the #1 in a separate container from the #2?

My last dog was a Bluetick Coonhound. A 90lb dog. When I got divorced the dog parked itself in the bed of my truck under a camper shell that was insulated with a couple of windows. She knew I would always return there when other things became less certain or routine. Although a large dog that...

I recently bought an ICECO VL75 for under $800. black Friday sale. Only had it operating for a few weeks, so I can't report on reliability. Time will tell. It does have the Secop compressor which should be reliable. Works great so far. Very efficient in terms of power usage. They have a few...

I'm caught between 2 extremes. I have a job teaching in Mississippi, where many people ignored the pandemic up until the moment they died from it. The governor says prayers for the state, but is very hesitant to initiate any preventative measures for fear of not being seen as conservative...

Thanks, how large is the holding tank on the one you use? I watched one video where the person had a smaller one, maybe 2 gallons, which seemed to make it easier to be discreet carrying it into indoor restrooms.

Thanks, that helps me assess the situation. As it is, I think I'll be using a bucket and bags (along with a pee jug) when I first start. So I'll have a chance to see if that is an acceptable way to do my business, so to speak, for awhile before deciding on the Composting Toilet option. (or not)...

In asking the original question I was looking for those that have actually used either system for their experiences, and the details of how to make it work, etc. as I don't personally have that same experience. Perhaps one problem is the naming of them as "Composting Toilets" It's a bit of a...

I don't think most nomads with composting toilets have a compost pile. Hard to do without a permanent location and a garden. The advantage I see is in storage. The #2 matter has air traveling over it constantly and exhausted out of the vehicle. Think of a doggie sculpture on the lawn. Pretty...

Yeah, I would guess you're right about that. Being poor or even just humble is not accepted most places. A lot of gray area that gets lost when you start to look at public perception and municipal regulation. But I still think some type of promotion of a positive image could help. I'm an artist...

Thanks, and yes I'm not yet out there. Just noticing that businesses around where I am often have dumpsters locked up to prevent other people from using them. I'm trying to sort out best practices to avoid potential problems that could lead to becoming an unwelcome visitor as I travel. Sounds...

I'm finishing up a van build, at least to the point I can afford to right now. I''ll finish up over the next 6 months as I am able to. One part I have not completed is the toilet. I have a 5 gal bucket and bags, a "pee jug" as an interim solution, but I am considering a composting toilet. I...

The rising numbers are concerning. It is already illegal to live in a vehicle in many municipalities, who have been pushed to create ordinances, mostly by people at the extreme edge, who are living in ramshackle RVs, emptying waste tanks, and trash onto the streets, and often with the same drug...