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I am thinking about converting a box van into a full time home for travel. Some box vans have metal roofs and some have fiberglass roofs. Whether the ceiling is metal or fiberglass, I would install wood or aluminum "rafters" and thick foam insulation, plus the ceiling material, all of which...

I prefer simple so instead of running wires to ceiling puck lights in my next van build, I am thinking of using AA battery powered LED puck lights. I have been using 8 of them in my full time live aboard Sienna for almost two years now and they are all still working great. UPSIDE: -No wires...

I have an ICECO VL60 Dual Zone 12 volt chest fridge / freezer. The VL60 has two separate compartments with two top opening doors. Most of the freezer compartment is empty because I usually only use about 1/3 of it. Before I start experimenting, I was wondering if anyone has sectioned off a part...

I have been living full time in a Sienna minivan for the last 18 months that I converted into a super cool and comfortable mini camper so I know what I want and need. Soon I’ll be buying a used Ford Transit van (long or extended bed w/ medium or high roof) OR a used 10’-12’ non dually box van...

I have been living full-time in a very well thought out and designed and as functional and comfortable and aesthetically pleasing as possible 2006 Toyota Sienna minivan for the last 16 months. It’s been okay but now I want standing headroom, a real kitchen, shower and bed with lots of storage. I...

MECHANICS: In your personal experience and from what you’ve heard from reliable sources, here are questions about the FULL SIZE Ford Transit vs the Dodge Promaster... 1) Which engine is more reliable? 2) Which engine is easier for NON mechanics to maintain (oil, oil filter, plugs, change trans...

Former finish carpenter / cabinetmaker here that put tons of thought and time into converting my 06 Toyota Sienna mini van into a super cool, comfortable and highly functional mini camper. However, after 7 months of living in it I have for several reasons decided I want a high roof Promaster or...

I’ve been living in and urban stealth camping in my converted 06 Sienna for the last 6 months. I can stealth park anywhere in my Sienna even though it has solar panels, Thule cargo box on top and a bike rack with bike in the back. Now I want a Promaster or Transit tall roof because I want a...

I am charging my Ecoflow Delta 1300 “solar generator” with two 100 W panels mounted on the top of my Toyota Sienna minivan. I would like to add more solar so I was thinking about buying a 100 watt (or more) FOLDING solar panel. QUESTIONS: 1) How much power will I lose if I place the folding...

I need to mount a 90 watt 58” long x 13.5” wide Zamp rigid solar panel on to the top of my Thule rooftop cargo box.  There is a curve along the top of the box where the panel will be mounted which would make the front and back of the 58” long panel be about 1.5” above the box. The curve along...

I use these small black Hefty brand trash bags for poop bags because they are inexpensive at Walmart and fit perfectly in my toilet and waste basket. Problem is plastic absorbs smells so if I leave the sealed poop bag in my wastebasket and don’t dispose of the entire trash bag for a day or...

Trader Joe’s sells really tasty frozen chicken pot pies but now that I’m on the road I don’t have an oven to cook them in. (I don’t have room for a toaster oven or microwave.) I was wondering if a small stove top dutch oven like...

I need a bunch of durable bags to store stuff in my Sienna minivan and in my Thule roof top cargo box. The bags should close tight with a drawstring or velcro. I was going to use hard plastic containers but they will waste a lot of space. I looked for gear / storage bags on Amazon and Walmart...

Has anyone figured out how to insure the personal items in a vehicle that you live in? (Toyota sienna mini camper in my case.) I’m talking about all the non-factory personal stuff that would fall out if a giant picked up your vehicle and shook it. Homeowners and renters insurance often cover...

I added a couple 1“ x 1“ pieces of Velcro to hold the blackout cover in place for the back window in my Sienna minivan. The Velcro adhered to the glass really well until the next day when the blazing sun cooked it and basically turned the 3M sticky back into goo. QUESTION: Does anyone have any...

I installed two 100 watt Renogy solar panels on top of my Toyota Sienna minivan. The panels will charge an Ecoflow Delta 1300 "solar generator." https://tinyl.io/42mP. The 12' long MC4 to XT60 cable that came with the Delta is only 14 gauge wire. I need 22' total of cable. Maybe 14 gauge is...

I will be living and traveling in my 2006 Toyota Sienna minivan and am about to install two 100 watt Renogy solar panels (https://tinyurl.com/ydrgkfvq) on the top.  I have two questions, please...  1) Should I install the two panels in Series or Parallel? 2) What kind of cables should I get...

<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #282828; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; line-height: 20px;">I'm going to be living and traveling in my 18' Toyota Sunrader motorhome when I'm done rebuilding it and I need a lot more space than the silly...

I don't want to do the Teflon thing so I was wondering if non-stick pots and pans exist that are non-toxic? Bottom line is: I'm looking for super easy to clean pots and pans that won't poison my food so I can reduce water usage. Is there such a thing?<br><br>Thanks<br><br>Steve

<div>I have a few questions about radiant barriers and foam insulation please.&nbsp;I'll be adhering the radiant barrier to the bare fiberglass walls and ceiling of a Toyota Sunrader motorhome followed by some kind of sheet foam insulation. Cost matters so I'm looking for the best bang for the...