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That’s entirely possible. A friend and wife and several of their kids and spouses (10 vehicles) have been driving with MT plates in California for years and have never been stopped by cops.

Yup, possibly thousands for an FJ Cruiser cat. Last time I went through the California cat hell was quite a few years ago with an old Toyota Corolla. Off the shelf cat was cheap. The cheapest price I could find for my “special” CA cat was $400.00 plus installation. Aargh. The crazy thing too is...

I have a boat to sell first and when I do I’ll either buy a new tall van and start building immediately or hit the road in my already converted super cool sienna. We shall see...

No doubt a Toyota is way more reliable than any of the tall vans, but more room in a big tall van means permanent bed, shower and that big garage under the bed.

I have many times considered a used box van. You’re right that the build would be easier with those vertical walls. Downside is that I would probably get half the gas mileage in a box van vs a newer van.

By the way, there’s a good chance that the crappy mex gas has ruined your catalytic converter which means it won’t pass smog here. You might think you’d be ok buying a cheapo $50 cat converter on eBay, but nooooo. You’ll have to buy a California specific cat with a special serial number (that...

Unless you want to sell your car in California, there is no upside to titling and registering your car here. ZERO. Just keep doing what you’re doing and IF a cop stops you then just say you’re visiting for the day or whatever. Also, unless you’re doing something crazy, like driving on the...

Former finish carpenter / cabinetmaker here that put tons of thought and time into converting my 06 Toyota Sienna mini van into a super cool, comfortable and highly functional mini camper. However, after 7 months of living in it I have for several reasons decided I want a high roof Promaster or...

I would use these portable panels outside when I’m near the van to supplement the 200 watts mounted on top but I also wanted to use them inside the windshield when I’m not around so they will be locked.

It’s a tall Transit and medium length. Someone told me last week that cops in Encinitas CA (just south of Oceanside) aren’t bothering people now because of covid. I surf so the coast is mostly where I roam. I intend for this big van to be my home so we shall see how it goes.

All those things you listed will help a lot. You’ll be warmer if you replace the inflatable with a regular mattress or memory foam. Also, those thick plush blankets at Costco are insanely warm.

I’ve been living in and urban stealth camping in my converted 06 Sienna for the last 6 months. I can stealth park anywhere in my Sienna even though it has solar panels, Thule cargo box on top and a bike rack with bike in the back. Now I want a Promaster or Transit tall roof because I want a...

With the 200 watts of panels on the roof plus charging the Delta with my cars 12 volt port (when I figure that out!), it might be worth getting a folding panel after all. Those extra watts while parked and pointing south and away from my vehicle could make the difference between staying off grid...

Thank you but I was trying to understand what abnorm was asking about outputs.

What do you mean by “outputs”?

I am charging my Ecoflow Delta 1300 “solar generator” with two 100 W panels mounted on the top of my Toyota Sienna minivan. I would like to add more solar so I was thinking about buying a 100 watt (or more) FOLDING solar panel. QUESTIONS: 1) How much power will I lose if I place the folding...

Yeah, only 36 watts and insanely expensive. Looks nice though!

I asked one of the guys that did that on YouTube today and he replied and three years later said: “Still perfect”

Already have a roof rack with two 100 watt panels, the Thule box and space for surfboards. There’s no more room unless I utilize the top of the Thule box. These people did it...

Hmmm, square or rectangular aluminum tube across the front and back might be better for dampening vibration  than the bolts, multiple nuts and washers I was considering. The panel is only about 12 pounds. I can make a deflector. Surprisingly, the last time I checked a few months ago the only...