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<div>For my van,</div><div><br></div><div>In no particular order except as they come to mind <img src="/images/boards/smilies/tongue.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"></div>1) Comfy Pillow, 2) Cel Phone, 3) Computer w/ internet, 4) GPS, 5) Leatherman, 6) Tools, 7) MUSIC!, 8) BOOK(S)!, 9) Guitar...

Yeah. &nbsp;Looking at Optima. &nbsp;Yellow top D27F. &nbsp;Two of those should do nicely for my basic needs. &nbsp;Now I need to determine what out of my 'Necessary' items can go.<div><br></div><div>Hammer</div>

Just did a new power calc and it won't run what I need. &nbsp;I'm going to look instead for some inexpensive (as possible) batteries to build a battery bank, and a few inverters. &nbsp;I need a minimum of 120ah.<div><br></div><div>Hammer</div>

Now, I saw one of those battery booster/mobile power packs in a flyer today, and it got me thinking. &nbsp;Could that be used instead of a battery with an inverter? &nbsp;Already has a 600W inverter built in, so it could work. &nbsp;Wondering what sort of life they have with constant...

I generally use Red for supply when I'm doing the wiring. &nbsp;Even if there's enough wiring available, I'll splice it in.<div><br></div><div>What's the fuse/breaker size? &nbsp;Could be the fuse/breaker is too large.</div><div><br></div><div>Hammer</div>

On the Beautiful Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. &nbsp;Still working on making my Van run, but getting closer to launch by the day! &nbsp;Still freezing here, in the same cold spell as Suanne.<div><br></div><div>Hammer</div>

Welcome!&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>Love to see new faces, especially being new myself.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm from British Columbia, so I likely won't get down to Quartzsite but I'll certainly endeavour to do so!</div><div><br></div><div>Hammer</div>

I admit, others on here will have a clearer nderstanding, but the rule of thumb I'm using is basically this = if it draws 3 amps AC @120V then it'll draw 30 amps DC @ 12V (through an inverter).<div><br></div><div>As for Solar, I haven't the foggiest. &nbsp;Would love to know the answer...

Please don`t! &nbsp;You have my dream truck! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/tongue.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><div><br></div><div>Should do fairly well. &nbsp;Perhaps not as well as the R/T would, but it shouldn't be bad!</div><div><br></div><div>Hammer</div>

I was just thinking of this myself.<div><br></div><div>I'm a techno-geek myself, so probably what I'll do is computer or game related.</div><div><br></div><div>Or reading. &nbsp;Love to read, but never have much time to do so. &nbsp;Too busy with 'House' things.</div><div><br></div><div>I just...

Welcome! &nbsp;Another new face! &nbsp;Yay newbies! (like me!)<div><br></div><div>Hammer</div>

Ahh, gotcha.<div><br></div><div>Hammer</div>

I'm fairly sure the avatar size "48 wide 48 high" refers to Pixels.<div><br></div><div>Hope that helps!</div><div>Hammer</div>

What year Dakota is it? &nbsp;And do you know what Trans you have?<div><br></div><div>4x4 or rear wheel drive?</div><div><br></div><div>All of that will have a bearing on uphill performance.</div><div><br></div><div>Bob, is your 150 a flare side XCab? &nbsp;If so, my dad has exactly the same...

On the topic of CTEK, I thought I would mention that the inventor used his original for many years before producing the CTEK line. &nbsp;He still uses it and bases all the new devices off the first unit.<div><br></div><div>Very high quality, and the price follows this. &nbsp;True, they are very...

If you want to upload the wiring diagrams, I can see if I can make heads or tails of it. &nbsp;I've done lots with wiring so I should be right up to speed on it.<div><br></div><div>Hammer</div>

Cool. &nbsp;Thanks.<div><br></div><div>I'll post my plan for my Astro in a separate thread.</div><div><br></div><div>Hammer</div>

Bri,<div><br></div><div>I'm curious to know where you placed the bed/frame? &nbsp;And what kind of storage you've allowed and where?</div><div><br></div><div>I'm building a permanent camperette in my van as well, but I like to hear others' ideas.</div><div><br></div><div>Hammer</div>

I really only considered it because I saw a bike (and sidecar) with a trailer for a couple doing a summer cross country. &nbsp;Asked how it was and they said wonderful. &nbsp;Didn't think to ask about gas mileage but it's certainly something to think about.<div><br></div><div>You wouldn't need a...

I feel you Marsha! &nbsp;We don't normally get those temperatures here, but not too far away it's common. &nbsp;Just be glad spring's around the corner!<div><br></div><div>I've actually been wondering the same.</div><div><br></div><div>By the way, WELCOME!</div><div>I'm new as well <img...