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The tripod arrived with missing cut outs, argh. They are sending me another. Then the GZ rep changed up what I need to do, argh! ... after telling me I *had* to buy an Anderson plug (I did as we were talking, then had to cancel the order) - Here is a small piece of how our frustrating...

Grüß Gott und bitte!  :)

I called GZero and they said the warning about 30V means I would need to link my solar panels in series NOT parallel - because parallel could exceed 30V.

I am running the fan right now and it is using (1 amp and) 15W. When I turned on the heater it surged to (160 amps and then settled at 107.5 amps) 1800W and settled at 1100W - set at 80·F. Now also researching Mr. Buddy and a Honda 2000i for back-up/emergencies.

Thank you for replying. I got the goal zero 1000 for $900 ... my son tried to tell me he would have made his own system for less - but I guess I figured that I could put this (solar for dummies) system to good use   :rolleyes:

Renogy has 100W Poly $99 & free s/h - Is this a good choice for the roof of a van? I was thinking two or three of the 100W panels -  If the van has rails - what else do I need? Is drilling a hole in the (new) van the only way to go? They will connect to a goal zero 1000 and I will use power for...

I was considering that ... it is just that I already own it - and am trying to decide if it is a keep or a toss.  It is very cozy ... Maybe I will put it in the van (when I get the van) and see where to go from there.

my heels are dug in and I am grudgingly giving up my creature comforts as I downsize ... I am trying to figure out if my Dyson air/heat fan is a keep or not. same with my vitamix - keeping that for when I have shore power ... I think that some things will be easer to let go of once I am on the...

Hmmm. The van that I am considering is 111x66 and 54 height. So, there would be about 3 feet height if I were sitting on it in an ottoman position.

Thank you for replying - How does that apply to (for example) two 30W gz solar panels?

Opinions plz on Ikea ottoman sleeper. Please tell me what you think of the practicality of this sleeper - without taking into consideration the price tag  I am wondering how feasible it would be in a cargo van as a bed. It is very comfortable. Width: 31 1/2 " Depth: 39 3/8 " Height: 17 3/4 "...

I have a goal zero that I just fully charged for the first time.  I want to use it but several times on the item and in the paperwork it states "Exceeding 30V input will damage unit and could cause death". I know that appliances that plug into (regular house) wall outlets are 120V. So if the...

Talk to him on the phone and get a sense if you can if he is legit. This could be a blessing.

I am just learning about this - from my notes: A x V = W ... ... ... So, I would think that W/V = A ... but I was just reading today that there is a difference between A and Ah ... need more coffee ... feels like a rabbit hole lol!!

Richard - Were you able to get back to sleep easily that night?

I have about 5 unopened 10# cans of Thrive freeze meats ... and about 20 mason jars of Thrive veggies and some grains ... I think that even canned food should not get stored above 80* though - is that correct? In hot van/car/rv weather, how do you all store your food that is not refrigerated?

These look very interesting and prices seem good. I like the idea though of sleeping in the back of a van and being able to jump into the drivers seat and leave in an emergency though. I also wonder how towing one would affect mpg - I understand weight, speed tow vehicle mpg etc are factors.

The van I am looking at gets about 22 mpg - anyone have very rough idea how hauling a trailer will affect the mpg? ... highway - pulling 1000 pounds - going about 60 mph ...

Thank you RVTravel and Queen - These are exactly the like that I was looking for!!

I am sorry to be so vague - I watched a video recently about a company that makes very basic trailers to pull (and sleep in) for around $5k - can anyone lead me to their site please?  ... I have watched so many videos recently that they are all starting to blur together.