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I read @RvNaut's informative Starlink thread with interest. As it happens I don't have the upfront or monthly funds to support SL, so I will describe my use of an LTE router to get usable signal in the boonies. These routers work basically like hotspot pucks with these differences: typically...

From this Interstellar Orchard blog post: Emphasis in original.

Split off from Jim's epic $5 3G thread: Two interesting Verizon MVNOs I've found so far are: US Mobile - $35+ per month, depending on the speed you pick.  I don't stream so the cheap 1mbps speed is fine for me.  Their custom plan selector is BOSS.  They actually have Verizon and TMO;  Super...

I think it's effective.  Pretty people (of course), but they do mention some of the challenges (and tiny victories) of vandwelling. I wondered how long it would take a manufacturer to market to folks like us.  Or at least the younger among us.  :-)  It's not their grandfather's RV, or their...

I split this off from the original Dokio thread to avoid topic drift. There has definitely been a shift in the last year or two.  Flex panels used to be amorphous cells, which had certain benefits.  lower temperature coefficient meant panel voltage was less affected by ambient/cell...

I recently saw an article that discusses where economic growth is increasing or decreasing.  Looks like the action is in the west.  This could be good news for folks who plan to work part- or full-time on the road, since many plan to be in the west. [/URL]

I recently set up a small (10 concurrent player) vanilla minecraft survival server if anyone wants to dork around in it.   Because forum posts here are not editable, please see this wiki page for current information. Spawn is in an easily survivable area.  Plenty of water, trees, etc: I...

split off from this post in the MPPT vs PWM test thread: I have a couple questions -- trying to disentagle some ideas in my head. Is "full panel voltage to the battery" used here to distinguish it from PWM switching?  Would also be accurate to say something like "panel voltage applied...

We can make some wild-ass guesses predictions about how our solar configs might do in Quartzsite in January. Using the following information: 3.25 hours of Full Sun Equivalent for flat mounted panels from this chart (phoenix was closest) an average high of 66F (18.89C) ambient / 50.14C cell...

I was thinking about how common 100W Renogy panels are (both mono and poly) and how to extract maximum power from them with PWM controllers. Short version The Renogy 100W polycrystalline panel  is a better fit for PWM controllers because power is generated at lower voltages. raising float...

If you update your Cap One car loan contact details you can enter a drawing to have your auto loan paid off, or lesser prizes of X months of loan paid.  https://capitalonebigpayoff.com/ When I logged in it was in the upper left of my account info.  All my info was already correct so I just...

In another thread the participants were thinking about how useful peltier refrigeration might be in a 'dweller context.  We know peltier devices are thirsty for power, that's a given.  There were a couple of related ideas that we might be able to test: Do peltier coolers have to be run...

At 4pm in my location the sun was 41.4 deg above the horizon, so it was well past full sun. ambient temp was 98F. underside of panels were 117F even though the sun was low-ish and I have a generous 5" standoff between the roof and bottom of the cells. interior temp of uninsulated section of...

I don't have a TV, so maybe everyone already knows this.  Just saw it on a state park website: I believe this is an excellent use of state resources to help folks in need.

Got an email about a 1 week sale on used panels.  Poly panels from 230W - 310W.  If you are local this could be a killer deal. I have bought stuff from these folks before with no problem.

I've started a page collecting people's solar setups (from here and elsewhere) and how they are used.  My intent is to give folks who are in the planning stages some examples to start from. Real world solar setups If you want to add, correct, or delete your info let me know.

Ok folks.  We've got 4 days to burn through 20 more VIN reports: Autocheck is a carfax competitor run by Experian.  I chose them because they have the best auction-related info and many cargo vans go through auction.  Mine did, and Autocheck showed it. I bought a batch of VIN checks from them...

from this article Sounds like they are aware of folks building DIY campervans in addition to the commercial stuff.  It would be great to see them offer a simple, affordable, Westfalia-style campervan.  Probably would be aimed at Millenials but us elders could use them too.  :-)

This will be a slow and unexciting build by a No Skillz owner.  You are invited to pull up lawn chairs, pop open a beer, and watch me stumble along.  Advice, observations, and side bets about the likelihood of injuries are welcome.   As I have told girlfriends in the past, you can point but...

I was going to put off serious van consideration until late in the year but I just stumbled across a van I like. Dangit. I've never bought a new or nearly-new car before so I am a bit spazzed out at the prospect. 2017 Ram Promaster 159" cargo, white. 12k miles. It was owned by a...