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    New RV/Van Scrutiny for urban dockers (nashville rv explosion)

    Do you think really stealth white vans (nv200 for example) are more sus in general? Is it best to make it look like a work truck if you are trying to be stealth? Any color other than white tends to be more expensive- even if you buy it used. Is it worth spending the extra money to buy a gray or...
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    New RV/Van Scrutiny for urban dockers (nashville rv explosion)

    Since they have just reopened part of downtown Cincinnati due to a parked RV investigation- I thought of this question. Will the site of an RV parked anywhere near a business district be looked at with suspicion for the near future? Will there be more knocks than usual? Urban boondockers often...
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    PLUG AND PLAY LITHIUM- Basics

    What is meant by plug and play? Would a Jackery Battery be an example of this? What is the major disadvantage other than price? Do they always take a long time to charge? Sorry for the ignorance. I am just learning and it seems like some people think certain brands are superior (like bluetti...
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    500 Watt Solar for small Van

    Thank you for making the video. I love this but I need to be stealth. Do you know anything about the self contained systems like the Kodiak Generator? Is it efficient? Does it take a long time to charge? My van will be very small inside.
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    500 Watt Solar for small Van

    I am considering 400- 500 watt solar on a very small van- Nissan NV200. Based on the small roof size how many panels max should I have? Does anyone have experience with the ones that lie flat (flex or fabric?). Are they usually less wattage? Would I have to spend more money per panel to max this...
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    Blender/NutriBullet How much Power off grid?

    Does anyone know how much power these would use? I am asking in regards to solar or otherwise. Likely it would not run for more than 60 seconds a day.
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    Rear Windows Option -NV200 or None At All

    Thank you. I did want the back insulated but with the windows there it will present a problem. Does anyone have any info about that? Is it just a tradeoff one has to make?
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    Rear Windows Option -NV200 or None At All

    I want to be stealth and with the NV200 I can go windowless (completely in the back). I sometimes think I don't need windows at all. There are none on the sides and the back window -you can opt out. I will have a backup camera so I don't need to see out the back. I would like to hear an argument...
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    Installation Cost for Roof Vent- NV200

    I have yet to get the nissan nv200 but it is a very compact van.  I don't know about a headliner, trim etc, but I know I cannot do it myself. I think that there are a few "ribs" in the ceiling but the vent if small enough can fit between. Does anyone know if there are places that do this type of...
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    Back view camera for NV200- install cost

    How much would the install be for a back view camera? Would it be cheaper to do an install with Best Buy? I will have trouble seeing out the back and would like a rec for a decent camera. Anyone here have experience with a good brand that is not too costly? Best buy only sells 2 in their stores.
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    Installation Cost for Roof Vent- NV200

    Does anyone have any idea what the cost of installation would be? It will likely be the Maxxair manuel model. Where could I get this installed? Would it be a custom place? How much should it be with labor and everything?
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    Ceiling Vent

    Thank you. The NV200 has a weird ceiling and the square type vent would make more sense than the fantastic fan. The only way to do the fantastic fan is if it is up toward the front near the driver's seat. Maybe I could put in both for better air flow.
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    Ceiling Vent

    Any suggestions for an nv200 compact van? I will likely not be able to use a fantastic fan because it's too big. How are these vents installed and what is a good brand? Is there a bug screen with these things?
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    Safe Cooking Method and Tips

    Thank you for all this info. I will not have a fridge or water heater so i would be storing a small amount of propane inside the van only for boiling water and minimal stove cooking. I guess I would put it in a corner? I don't know. I will probably need a splash backing behind whatever cooktop I...
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    Safe Cooking Method and Tips

    I will be boiling lots of water in the van and may use the sauce pan and the frying pan a bit. Is alcohol safer than butane/propane? Can you safely store propane in the car even in higher elevations? Any tips or opinions welcome. Thank you.
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    BEST SECURITY/RECOVERY SYSTEM

    I am planning on converting a Nissan NV200 and need a good security system with tracking/recovery and possible phone interaction/updates. I need it to be moderately priced. Do most of them include keyless entry? Do they come with a monthly subscription- maybe with basic wifi? Do the better ones...
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    Compact Van NV200 ceiling vent

    With 2 vents - how many solar panels would there be room for on the roof? Since you actually have an NV200 I thought I would ask. I am considering a small AlpiCool and would need some solar I think. Otherwise I would look into other options. The solar panel thing I just thought of. The vent in...
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    Compact Van NV200 ceiling vent

    Thanks guys. I will be in hot weather more than I would like. I do not want to crack a window when I boil water. I would rather use a vent above me.
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    Compact Van NV200 ceiling vent

    Has anyone considered a fantastic fan and a ceiling vent as well? This compact van has a ceiling that does not allow the space for a fantastic fan expect toward the front- right behind the driver's seat. I need something toward the back. This is a very small van but I need ventilation and would...
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    Insulation- Partial - How to decide

    I would like to convert a compact van (nissan NV200). I would insulate the roof and possibly one side (likely the side my bed will be on). Does anyone have any experience with partial vs full insulation? I am worried about moisture and condensation and problems that might cause, so I am not...
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