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    Looking for a good forest fires app

    I am trying to find a really good app that has up to date info on fires. I have download a bunch but nothing as good as one I had a while ago but can't remember the name. Stupid me I accidentally deleted it  Help I appreciate your suggestions
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    PWM vs MPPT Controllers

    What is the difference between these two type of controllers? Should I use a different controller? (I am getting Renogy 2x100w Monocrystiline panels kit, comes with PWM Wonderer controller. I plan on adding two more panels in the next six months totaling 400w)
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    POLL: What type of pet do you have?

    What type of pet do you have and travel with?
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    Have a good day

    Have a good day
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    What's your favorite APP that's related

    What is your favorite APP or top three apps that's related to this lifestyle. Or other website as well. We all know "cheapRVliving" is a given. Please post a link if you can.
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    5'10" tall with a bed question

    I would like to have a bed in the back of the van but at 5'10" tall I don't fit sleeping from side to side. I cannot sleep with my legs bent up like some can. Some people sleep at an angle, that's fine by me. How wide or what size bed do they use? A full size mattress just about fits. I know I...
  7. J

    Should solar panels be level?

    I am mounting my panels on my high top roof, should I mount them as level as possible? I am thinking a slight angle for rain run off.  Is the top glass so it is easier to clean or another material?
  8. J

    BLM Land Sites to Stay

    A couple questions about BLM Land Does it cost to stay on BlM land? Can you stay at any BLM land site? How long can you stay? Do you stay in groups orsolo on BLM sites or both. Do you need to notify BLM of where your staying or register with them? Is the links to all the BLM locations...
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    Installing Solar on a High Top

    I have a double wall high top, no idea what is between the walls. I want to install 2-4 panals weighing about 17lbs each. Can I mount those directly to the top or should I install a roof rack first and distribute the weight on the rain gutters.  I also want to install a fan and some LED lights...
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    Help!!! I need for my CPap

    Help I am not an electrician, far from it and don't understand it at all.  My CPap: I have been trying to use my CPap with a inverter plugged into the PowerPoint of my Ford e250. It goes fine for about four hours then shuts down the port because my starter battery is low (at least that's what I...
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    Finishing Your Van Build - ideas, materials, colors, Nick nacks etc.

    I was looking for ideas to finish the inside of my van, the walls, floor, and mainly the hightop.  I was thinking of just running some tounge and groove the length but then that's a lot of weight. Maybe use Pergo or something like that. Cabinet finish wood or paint Flooring carpet or Pergo...
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    Reflectex 1/2" Air Gap?

    I have been reading, watching videos and here that Reflectex needs a 1/2" air gap to work. Ok, how are you folks getting that 1/2" air gap in your vans? Open to ideas and pictures. I was thinking of useing half inch PVC pipe cut half inch and glueing one open end to the wall, then other to the...
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    Removing Rear Factory AC/Heater

    My van has rear heater/AC and I think I want to move it. Then either get a window AC or a portable room ac and then a heater. Pro's and cons of taking it out. How to take it out. (It's still behind factory walls) Other options?? Thanks Jackson
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    Van insurance - Commercial vs regular

    I recieved my van plates, tags, and registration today and my van is registered as a commercial van. Is there any difference between comm. and regular car/van insurance? This was a factory passenger van. If that makes any difference. I do not plan to register it as a RV. Thanks for untangeling...
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    Questions about my hightop

    This is my first van with a hightop. It appears to be a double top with about 4-6"  space between the outer or exterior top and the interior. The Interior is smooth and shiny white fiberglass. I have no clue about any insulation between, if there is any at all. Plus my head touches the top when...
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    Taking off ford factory plastic walls

    Good evening/morning everyone, I am going to be taking off the walls and gutting the entire van. The walls are anchored by a 1"plastic disc that is a fastener. See picture.  Best way to remove these things?
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    Temporary Bed

    I needed something better to lay on than the floor and I have used up my free slerpovers in the front seats. The driver's front seat at least had a bit more leg room. The floor was just way to hard and hard to get up from.  Been looking on Craigslist and other freebee sites but not much luck...
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    Which plan now? 2, 3, 10, 25...

    When started out with this idea I made a plan. Learned a little the. Changed the plan, learned more and changed again.  Well now it is reality, I have a Ford, 2004 E250 with a high top roof. It used to be a wheel chair lift van. I got the lift out a couple of days ago to a young team that need...
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    No more wheel chair lift, yea!

    Well when I was given my van it came with a wheel chair lift and all the accessories and special jump seats. I did not need any of it. So I tried Craigslist, to sell it, and no luck.  Last night I tried again and put it in the free section, I just wanted it gone. This morning I got a call and...
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    Need prayer & good thoughts.

    Hi folks, I am heading to the ER for bad chest pain, my edema is really bad, legs and feet are extremely swollen. I have been taking my meds but it has not helped. Please pray and send good thoughts my way, this is not how I wanted to start my Van dweller life. Jackson
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