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Has anyone tried using solar passive heating?  

Baby wipes between gym showers. Putting a little alchole hand gel on it for underarm odour kills the nasty bacteria which causes the odour.

Thanks! I've seen this site. I believe it was started by 2 women from Toronto, Ontario.

Thanks! Yes i have a few rough drawings already. I was thinking of getting the van this spring/early summer and living bare bones first to see how i move around in it.

I had to come back to reply. I found your comment about "living without" a little unsettling. When I was renting a house, I lived "without" a lot of things because I had to pay rent. I lived without heat and hot water because hydro was costing more then my rent, so I lived without. I lived...

Thanks.  I came across it doing research on camping. I have it bookmarked for any future emergeny.

Okay so a forced air heater is impractial. What about my original question on wiring for future usage?

If you're ever stuck where you have some logs, here's an excellent way to get yourself out.

Thanks. I have no issue with over kill. Would be nice to know I have extra wires for future use. As for the forced hot air, I live in central Ontario where the winter months are freezing, sometimes -30 & -40C. The heater may be a huge drain on a battery but it can be run 24/7 during a storm...

Hi everyone, Until I get to the point that I buy my van, I've been planning the interior.  I won't be able to afford a lot of electrical gear at first, but I'd like to pre-wire for intended use before panelling goes up.  Has anyone ever done this? Where did you place outlets/how many? The plan...

Any dimensions on a Savana passenger van? That's the van I'm after.

My little slice of heaven.  Watching the ice fishermen on the frozen lake.  

I found a pic of the back of my pickup when I was building it.  It's since been finished with cupboard doors and a decent mattress.

Currently not using the truck bed. Too cold back there and difficult to stealthily get in the back of it where I park for the night.  I removed the bench seat in the back of the cab and placed boards and foam mattress there.  Its really cozy and warm, easy small space to heat.  When the weather...

Hey Popeye. Guess you deal with the same temps. Awoke to -15c this morning, bright sun and no wind chill. Love days like this!! That's 5f for you guys. Fresh. Lol

Hi Jeremy. I'm an avid kayaker as well! Van life and paddling go together great! I can't wait for the water to get "unstiff" so I can dip my paddle again. Where do you like to paddle?

All of the above and a hot water bottle.

Hey Jeremy33, I'm in my pickup truck. Coldest I've seen so far is -21c. January has been kind so far. Not looking forward to February weather but that too shall pass. ?

Hi Poncho62.  I do okay. I have a hot water bottle, wool blanket, sleeping bag and heavy quilt, extra layers of clothing, and if it gets really cold I just start my truck.  Not too fond of having my sleep interrupted by the cold but mot nights i sleep like a log. The hot water bottle is my god...

Hi. I've been living in my pickup for the last 4 months and surprised myself by how much I really do like it. Having said that, I am going to upgrade to a cargo van soon.  I am going to continue with this lifestyle but would like a little more room and comfort.  I'm looking to meet up with...