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I took my first "real" trip with the van this weekend, almost totally loaded (didn't bring frig since I have currently have food in it and I was going to the DC area and wasn't going to deploy my portable solar case). All went well but I have a couple of issues: interior lights and storage in...

I've been looking to buy a tool box to store the drill, Skil saw, and other miscellaneous tools but then I remembered that I'd found a toolbox on my neighbor's curb several years ago. It's been sitting used in a corner, and i just looked up the info on it: Platt tool case that costs over $200...

Hi everybody! I'm in the process of installing my CD Solenoid but am having a hard time finding a place under the hood to mount it. Can you post a pic or description of how yours is setup? Did you have to move or take anything apart to squeeze one in? I'm almost to the point of zip-tieing it...

Hi all! So, the van is still at the shop. The alternator rebuild was a bust (after reinstallation, I took the van to Oreilly and the diodes failed). My friend will take it back to the rebuild place and gave them fix it. In the meanwhile, I watched Bob's CDS video and decided to trace the wires...

It seems most NPs don't allow dogs on back country trails. My question is: what do I do with them if I want to go hike/run some of the trails? Is it allowed to leave them unsupervised in the van for two hours or so in the parking areas? (Assuming the temps/environmental conditions are safe for...

Can anybody tell me what this is and what it does? The positive wire from the battery is connected to it and there's a black coming off. Is it related to the fact that the van had a wheelchair lift? The lift has been removed but I asked them to leave the wiring. I was hoping I can connect two...

Hi all! For those of you with frigs, would you share pics or descriptions of how they are setup in your vehicle? Would love to see how others have their refrigerators contained (or not). I can't figure out the best way to set mine up. I'm thinking of enclosing my Wynter 45 (it already has...

Hi everybody! I joined crvl about a year ago with the thought that I wanted to travel in my Ford Escape, after my dogs (I had 4 at the time) die. I'm down to 3 dogs but have come to the realization that a van would be much nicer to live in than the little Escape. So.... I bought a 2004 Ford 350...

I would love to take a trip to DC. Does anyone body know where I can park for free (safely)? I imagine there would be stringent parking regulations. Thanks.

Hi all! So I test drove a high top 2004 Ford 350 today and REALLY liked the high top. The issue is I've heard about the infamous 2 piece extended plugs that break off and get stuck in these 5.4 Triton V8s. So as part of the negotiations, I got them to agree to change out the spark plugs. I...

There is a van in what looks, and is described as, immaculate condition. Unfortunately, the current owner is a smoker and from talking to him, a pretty heavy one at that. He's had it for two years, and driven it 6000 miles. I'm willing to look at it (it's two hours away) but fear the worst. I...

I'll be in a Ford Escape and there is not a lot of space. Is there a way to attach hooks or other attachment points to the sides/ceiling without ripping off the plastic or headliner materials? Right now there are just hand grips above the passenger side doors and over the front passengers'...

So, I bought a group 31 Super Start "maintenance-free" battery for my solar setup. It's hooked to the 100W portable kit from Renogy. A couple of questions: 1) If it's maintenance free, can /do I still pry off that cap to check electrolyte levels? Any risk I would damage it (or hurt myself...

Does anybody know the difference between these two marine batteries? I'm looking at the group 24, and the plain Everstart has a slightly higher aH rating than the Maxx but the Maxx has a better warranty and the label advertises 30%more cycles (don't know if it's just hype. 30% more than what?)...

Hi all! I'm new here (and new to solar) but just bought the kit and have a couple of questions about it. I've read that the cable from the controller to the battery should be thicker. It is also a bit short, since I want to park in the shade but need the panel in sun. So, 1) has anyone taken...