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  1. Vanholio

    Installed marine-style 40a 12volt plug & socket for cooking device

    A long time ago, SternWake gave me some good advice on this forum about upgrading my 12v device plugs. I finally followed up with some Marinco 40A plugs and wrote a post about it: http://www.vanholio.com/2017/05/install-marine-plugs-on-high-amp-12v.html. Also, here's a review on the gadget I...
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    Meet The Brits Turning To Unconventional Housing To Save On Rent

    Meet The Brits Turning To Unconventional Housing To Save On Rent People are living in “tiny houses”, timber woodland structures, and canal boats – and one YouTuber has set up home in a converted ambulance. The UK housing crisis is leaving millions of people unable to save for price-rocketing...
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    Jitterbug: Cell Phone for Nomads of ANY AGE

    GreatCall Jitterbug’s safety features, 5Star Urgent Response, and GPS tracking make it a perfect lifeline for van life and RV nomads of ALL AGES. Cheap, too! I just got one and am EXCITED. This article is about the vanlife safety problems it...
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    Van Life Manifesto

    Not my own words, but well stated!
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    Become a van life reality star?

    A little bot I have crunching the web came up with this. Not sure if it's legit. Not interested personally, but maybe it's for you! http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/tlg/5855165652.html
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    Parking van in greenhouse shelter in winter

    I'm real curious to see if any of ya'll have done this? Or what do you think of the idea? The simple version is you could park in a regular greenhouse or a clear poly tent you make. The advanced version is to put in a reflective north wall for a Kochanski Super Shelter. Here's the writeup...
  7. Vanholio

    Earning Money as Historical Reenactor

    [video=youtube] Posted because we're always looking for ways to make money on the road. I'm not personally into reenactment, but it seems fun.
  8. Vanholio

    Van Life Rally Oct. 6-9, Asheville

    http://www.citizen-times.com/story/entertainment/events/2016/09/29/van-life-rally-celebrates---go-adventures/90850232/ I don't know how seriously to take this. But there might be some cool builds.
  9. Vanholio

    50 Ways to Make Extra Money

    Saw this Pennhoarder article. Some of the ideas are good for OTR vandwellers. I think urban vandwellers can do just about all.
  10. Vanholio

    Verizon axing unlimited plans

    In case ya'll missed this post at Technomadia's "RV Mobile Internet Resource Center" page: https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/breaking-news-verizon-moving-against-unlimited-plans/. I hope this doesnt' trickle down to my little unlimited 3G account eventually. Doesn't sound like it, but, well, I'm...
  11. Vanholio

    How this couple runs Etsy biz on the road

    I'm not doing Etsy personally, but I posted this because lots of people are looking for business opportunities while traveling. Hope it helps! https://drivinvibin.com/2016/07/07/qa-etsy-on-the-road-fulltime-rv-traveling-lifestyle/
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    Van Living Podcasts?

    I made a huge list of podcasts directly or indirectly of interest to the community. Any I should add? http://www.vanholio.com/2016/05/podcasts-for-van-living-lifestyle.html Thanks!
  13. Vanholio

    I *finally* get it: Reflectix or foil need an air gap

    It finally sunk in for me why Reflectix and other foil insulation needs an air gap. I wasted time and money the way I did it. Maybe this post will help others avoid my error, without trying to parse the physics. http://www.vanholio.com/2016/05/reflectix-insulation-in-vans-done-right.html Oh...
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    Hi! I am Vanholio!

    I'm a fulltime vandweller and anonymous blogger. My blog's tagline is "Manifestos on Life, the Universe, and Living in a Van, Down by the River." It's basically vandwelling information and observations, plus general off-grid semi-anarchistic philosophy, all told with off-color snark. But I'll...
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