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I got up on a ladder this past weekend to inspect the roof of my van.  I discovered to my surprise that there used to be a rack installed and no one plugged the holes after it was removed.  This is a 2018 Ford Transit with factory threaded mounting holes. I talked to one outfitter that...

It probably seems unthinkable to most, but perhaps less so to some here.  The idea is that if I were to purchase a new or nearly new van and make modifications to the engine cooling and electrical systems, there are probably going to be some arguments when something fails and I'm trying to get...

This post discusses products for sale in Canada with Canadian prices.  I appreciate that the majority on this forum are Americans in the USA so if this is of no interest to you, please move along quietly. As of right now, USD$ 1.00 --> CAD$ 1.29 --- I was informed of a sale on this product at...

Background: I have 2x 6V FLA GC batteries only running a fridge/freezer. Charging is completely manual from shore power at this time. I've had them two weeks (or one?) and have been trying to get them back to full SOC as often as I can, mostly by intelligent guessing.    I've purchased a battery...

I'm considering this for purchase and would greatly appreciate some input. Note the price is CANADIAN dollars, and from my observation over the past few months is in line or lower than the average for age/condition locally. I really like the cabinets, but I'd have to pull everything out to...

In my searching, I've discovered a source of 8V FLA golf cart batteries. These can easily be connected in series to get 24V and 48V, but not 12V.  Is it best to pass these by or could there be a way to be a way to use them effectively?

It's been almost a week since I picked up my new fridge/freezer.  I'm not yet in a van, but I'm spending about half my time in my own house (renovating for fall sale, hopefully) and the other half where I work (about 1.5 hours away, staying with relatives).  It's a good opportunity to try some...

Is there a big difference between the cheapest tank you can find and one that costs more?  Does it matter for any practical reason? Are there any other characteristics that would make you choose one tank over another? I'm talking about the ubiquitous 20 pounder, unless someone can convince me...

I've been eying a 12V compressor fridge/freezer for a while now, and finally narrowed my focus to a 40-60 quart from Whynter.  Price is a big factor, but the other specs seem reasonable too.   BUT I can't seem to BUY one online.  Anyone have insight into why it is that it's listed for sale but...

I stumbled across this while screen sucking today.  The name of the video is misleading, as I only saw one or two gates.  The rest is convertible furniture. I thought some of the ideas had merit for vandwelling and RVs, and thus am sharing the video below.  Take particular notice to the Murphy...

The title is the question. Has anyone tried a hammock for sleeping in a van or other mobile dwelling?  My thoughts would me something robust that I could also use for backcountry camping rather than a $9.99 Walmart special, but anyone's experiences would be appreciated. Looking at the...

Are there any known big disadvantages to a van body that's all fiberglass, vs. sheet metal?  I came across this one and I liked the configuration, though it's older than I'd like to eventually purchase.

I've seen repeated sage advice that whenever possible, 12VDC should be used instead an inverter to power items that require DC anyway, usually through an AC adapter or power supply. I've been sorting through some of the devices and gadgets I have.  It seems that a single point, or multi-point...

For my plan, I've ruled out an RV because it will really stand out as a dwelling where I plan to be.  I want something that blends in, which has had me leaning toward a large modern van more than anything else. However, some of you may have seen my thread on kayak storage and a 16-20' cargo...

While I'm asking questions, here's another tough one: I'm seriously into kayaking, currently owning 3 of them for different situations.  The longest is almost 18' and the shortest is 14.5'.  I'd like to select a vehicle that at least one kayak fits inside.  I'm ok with losing some space to the...

This seems like a bit of a silly question, but if buying a used vehicle worth say CDN$20k, how do you handle the exchange in a safe and orderly manner?  Surely not with cash, but does anyone take a personal cheque for that amount?  With any method, how do you make sure that both parties to the...

I'm beginning to settle toward the idea of a newer style van (Transit, Promaster, NV2500) or possibly a smaller cube van.  I'm quite lost with the various configurations and I need to play around with the space and see in theory what works for me and what doesn't.  I have a history with...

I happened across a 2002 E350 Super Duty ambulance parked outside an auction house today.  It isn't exactly "stealthy", but it's got a ton of space, lots of pre-wiring and rear heat.  There's probably a high output alternator and perhaps an inverter and more batteries. It seems a little old to...

I've been spending a lot of time reading articles on batteries, charge controllers, load calculations, and all of the things in between and beyond.  To put it mildly, it's a little daunting - even with electrical engineering education. Initially I was eyeing AGM batteries, as this seemed to be...

Greetings all. When I first "thought up" the idea, I figured it must be unique.  Who the heck would choose to live in a small rolling space with no fixed address?  Like most ideas I have, a quick Google search reveals that any original idea has long since been patented. I recently told my...