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  1. J

    Using Portable AC units

    Jim designed my system. I’ve been able to run a 5000 btu a/c with no problem. Granted I did not park in a hot climate and expect to run it 24/7 but I ran it many hours on sunny days.
  2. J

    Best way to store clothes?

    Have had zero problem with bugs. The only thing I ever see are small spiders.
  3. J

    Best way to store clothes?

    I bought a fabric dirty clothes bag at Walmart. If you're not going to do laundry for extended times, then a mesh one would be better. When it's full that signals to me that it's time to find a laundromat! I have: folded, rolled, and hung up. Folded or rolled doesn't make much difference to...
  4. J

    How Do I Learn?

    Thanks! I found the owner manual!
  5. J

    How Do I Learn?

    Trail
  6. J

    Strip the Solar System from the Van to sell?

    I have been living in a 2012 Chevy Express. With the help of Jamie's Van Build I have 800 watts solar on the roof, two Battleborn litium ion batteries, and all the best of accessories such as the Renogy Solar Charge Controller and Xantrax Inverter. Yesterday I bought a Class B+ 2005 Travel-Lite...
  7. J

    How Do I Learn?

    Been living in a cargo van and then a pop up camper for 3 years. But, yesterday I bought a Class B+ Travel-Lite by R-Vision 2005. And I know nothing about the generator and stuff!
  8. J

    Do I need both?

    I’m hoping to have 1000 watt solar
  9. J

    Wire sizes and Fusing

    Oh, I’m so confused! What gauge of wire do I need to go from battery to inside the van?
  10. J

    Do I need both?

    Looking for a quicker answer than I am getting from friends on email. I ordered a suggested list and I’ve ended up with two MPPT. I have a “Smartsolar charge controller MMP 150|100 - Tr” and a Renogy Rover “40A MPPT Charge Controller”.  I don’t need both, do I?  I need a diagram of what to...
  11. J

    tankless water heater, tank, and what?

    I would like to have a tankless on-demand hot water heater with about a 6 gallon tank in the bank of the van that I could fill with an ordinary garden hose or any other water source I come across. I almost ordered one tonight, but it said it used 3.5 gallons a minute. Also, it was 33 lbs and...
  12. J

    insulating with hot water heater fiberglass blankets

    So, every time you are saying "foam" you are talking about the Rtech?
  13. J

    hammock/bed size/air mattress

    I originally wanted to put a mostly full size bed crosswise at the back of the van. Though it is just me and one small dog that will be living in the van, I anticipate the grandchildren going camping with me sometimes. But, the more I consider layouts, the more I think I want a smaller bed on...
  14. J

    Pegboard / Vinyl panels

    I'm trying to decide what I am going to put on the walls of my van. So far, I know I'm going to first put some sticky strips of RattleTrap. Then I'm going to insulate with maybe denim or cotton insulation (locally manufactured). On some video (I thought it was at Van Build, but maybe not), I saw...
  15. J

    How much TV do you watch?

    Just bought a van and will be fixing it up and living in it. My dad died December 13 and now I am doing a few updates on his house and will be selling it. I get a part of that money and will use it to build my van and live on, probably for the rest of my life. (I'm 66). My normal nightly routine...
  16. J

    Newby - Am I too old to start?

    I made a start! I got rid of some things at home and I bought a Luggable Loo!! I've looked and looked at vans for sale online that I can convert. I think I need to know what all other things I need to buy before I know how much I can spend on a van.
  17. J

    Newby - Am I too old to start?

    I am a 66 year old grandmother. :-/ Right now I live in a sticks and bricks with my father. He is 86 and on hospice. The end could be within a month to a couple of months. This house goes into my name when he dies, but I do not have the income to pay taxes, etc. I found Bob's YouTube videos and...
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