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Explain this to me? How is hybrid battery technology different than solar battery technology? I hear that you can use the existing hybrid car battery (i.e. Prius) to run the A/C or heat (by using car's OEM fan) without running the car. How is that electric car battery different than a lithium...

For stealth, I'm looking into flexible solar panels that can blend in with a dark colored van. [This way even if someone sees the van from an upper floor, it won't be super obvious -- good for stealth and good for theft deterrence.] The best (or the closest rather) I've found is Lensun (image...

In my van conversion, I would like to ultimately build an electrical/battery set up that features an external charging port (power outlet) where I can charge the van batteries using 'shore power' (not sure if that is the correct term). While I understand the plugs & outlets (RV camp vs...

What is the most efficient solar panel (watt per square inch) on the market? If you have a limited roof space (i.e. small van) and you'd like to maximize your solar power, what is the most efficient solar panel you can use? Meaning, the smallest space it takes on the roof with the maximum solar...

Need a little clarification from solar/energy experts.  Trying to understand whether I can run a mini convection oven (AC, not DC) that is rated: Voltage: 110 - 120 Volts Power: 1800 Watts What does that mean exactly?  A) Uses up to 1800 watts depending on what you use? For example, less...

Got stranded today. Battery died. Pouring rain where I couldn't get out to get fresh air. Had to wait 4 hours for roadside assistance to show up. Very unpleasant.  What is the absolute best' jump-start battery pack' to buy? What do you use?

With most of the high-end heaters, inverters, solar/electrical system, custom seats, cabinets, etc. there will be a lot more to lose if something happens (accident or theft) to the van. How do you plan to insure your vehicle? Regular passenger vehicle van or camper van RV or ... ?

Money Making Opportunity for All Campers I am new to camper conversion Trying to turn MB Metris to MB Marco Polo (not available in the U.S.) Long road Turns out van conversion is a whole new world: insulation, electricity/batteries/solar, heaters/ACs/fans, carpentry/cabinetry...

Stealth: What is the quietest gas heater (Espar, Webasto, Planar, Dometic, Wallas, etc.)?  Goal: Stealth Need: Quiet operation at night Want: Small square footage in the cabin Preference: Gas heaters (using/tapping the existing fuel tank) so that there is no need for a separate diesel or...

I'd like to buy a Metris passenger van (as opposed to Metris cargo van) -- for a Marco Polo camper type of conversion -- due to: - Stealth camping: Minivan look would help with the street parking - Dual use (driving in the city): Rear windows would give me better visibility and safety - Rear...