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Just getting started on buying Ryobi power tools (cordless only) to carry with me in my travels and wondering which ones folks have found useful on the road? So far I have bought these ones which seemed like possibilities: Impact driver (brushless)  Drill (brushless) Angle Grinder (brushless) ...

Looking at this new video and seeing some amazing possibilities for van/rv/trailer builds once it's made smaller :)  Especially if you use solar thermal for the desiccant drying stage would lead to a very low electrical/power requirement.

Eat your hearts out :) https://www.motor1.com/news/334296/six-wheel-dodge-conversion-van/

Hi All! I've been waylaid back at my Moms for a while now as she needed some help when her assistant quit unexpectedly (~November...) and I seem to have upset a neighbor (don't know who as they haven't said anything to me) who keeps calling the Code Enforcement Officer in my local berg. I'm not...

I've found that for many products there is a requirement for refrigeration after opening, and a lot of them are just trying to cover the manufacturers legally. Which ones have you found that fall into that category? I've seen that most high acid foods/sauces generally will be fine, though you...

Looking for some more info on this recirculating shower system! I looked into the Showerloop system which seems reasonable too and there is a company coming to RV's called OSys Mobile (not much on them lately).

Hi All! I have been over the gift-giving part of Christmas/Hanukah/Kwanzaa/Festivus/Solstice for a while now and I really just enjoy a good meal with family. What are some of your traditions and cooking favorites? Have you found that being nomadic changes the process? I'm wishing everyone a...

Any advice? I was looking at the TrippLite one Jim-in-Denver recommended in his video with Bob but unfortunately, it is only 12v. I'm not really seeing a need for a charger/inverter for the system (12-1800W solar with a Tesla 24v battery pack) I'd like to avoid needing to plug in at all for...

Hi all!  Looking on craigslist and saw some, what look to be, really nice solar panels for about $90 per. Is this a good deal?  https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/for/d/used-sunpower-305w-black/6762458504.html

Hi All! Just putting together a tool list to carry with me and I'm a bit flummoxed on what I will actually need vs think I will need. What are some things that you wouldn't want to travel without?

Hi all, So I'm looking at putting some massive power in my new rolling home and one of the possibilities I'm considering is using the batteries out of a Nissan Leaf... They have 24KWh of power per car and I figure that if I get a pack out of a wrecked car I'll have up to ~18KWh available if I...

Hi all! Not sure if this belongs in here or not. I just stumbled into a freaking huge 10k lb trailer and somehow bought it, but now I need to tow it as well. I have been looking at some kind of a diesel vehicle to tow it with, but with all of the different issues I am seeing with trucks in my...

Hi All,  I hope I'm still allowed to stay part of the club, I was going to buy a cargo trailer and fix it up, then I stumbled upon what I just bought. Now I just gotta find a tow vehicle, lol!

I've been planning a cargo trailer conversion for a while now, but this got me to thinking (always a dangerous thing). Plus I could tow a trailer with something that gets good mileage like a prius or something, or just pull the prius up inside...

Hi All, So I have been thinking about this one for a little bit now. I know that solar exposure can be a major factor to heating and cooling a rig. My thinking is that unlike a house we can park in almost any orientation to the sun and change it throughout the year. I'm sorta thinking of...

Hi All! So I'm thinking of using an entropy wheel or rotary heat exchanger in conjunction with hydronic heating for my trailer. Has anyone used something like this or know of someone who has? I try searching on google and I don't really see anything that is set up to be mobile. Here is a video...

Saw this and thought of the misc vehicles forums :) Link

Hi All, I have been playing with an idea and would love some feedback on it. I'm looking at converting a cargo trailer and one of the issues I am looking at getting into is hot water (hehe, I get in enough as it is already) I will be insulating the floor and all other surfaces (yes I know Bob...

Hi All, I'm not on the road yet, but I'm planning! I've decided I want to go mostly electric with 1 exception so far and here is what I have come up with for cooking gear (not counting utensils). [the * means I would need to buy] induction hob* 12 inch tri ply fry pan with lid 10-12 inch...

Hi All, Checking what kind of experience people have had with some of these aluminum trailer manufacturers: (If you know of any more please feel free to add them, FYI I borrowed this list from http://www.sandslave.com/trailers/ ,he seemed to be leaning towards the lightning brand) 1)...