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    Micro Inverter

    Hello, I purchased some used solar panels and they had these micro inverters on them ( I think that's what they are ) just wondering what they are for and should I keep and use them somehow. I'm planning to do a small ground aray for my garage in the future and I already have solar for my camper..
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    Boondocking around Cheyenne Wyoming

    thank you for all your answers, I have a good idea of things to visit and where to stay. I can't wait, thanks again
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    Boondocking around Cheyenne Wyoming

    Hello. I will be driving my daughter to Larimie County Community College in Cheyenne Wyoming from Connecticut at the end of August... we will probably take three or four days to get there but any of you guys know if cool spots around Cheyenne to see or boondock. I've never been there before and...
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    Mail Forwarding

    Hi. if I was to rent out my home and become a nomad. what would be the easiest way to get my mail. I would keep my residence at my home. there is no family member that can pick it up.  if all my bills have my home address on them then how can you forward them ? am I missing something here. some...
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    Best way to get there

    Got it, thank you. I should have all of December - February to get away for the winter. I'm a carpenter so I might be able to pick up some small handyman jobs just to pay for gas.
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    Best way to get there

    Ok thanks, I get it, your saying go across country the fastest way I can with no detours and then relax when I get to New Mexico
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    Best way to get there

    Good advice, thank you
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    Best way to get there

    Hi all, can anyone tell me the best way to get from Connecticut to Southern Arizona. the easiest way with lots of places to boondock. I just figured someone has traveled that route before. I plan to get away for this winter
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    North East Gatherings?

    That place seems great, ill have to make a trip soon.
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    Just a little advice.

    Hi to everyone, I would like to get some advice from you full timers out there. OK here goes. I am a 56 year old self employed carpenter, live with only a dog and I own my home outright,  ( i think I can sell it for about $100,000 ) I haven't been able to get repeat jobs because I guess I don't...
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    Small gathering In North East PA. Sept 2019

    Hi, are you there yet, how does the campsite look?
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    swivel seats

    Anyone know how to make your van seats swivel ? do I have to get an adapter or new seats.  I have a 2014 Express 1500. thanks for your replies
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    North East Gatherings?

    I'm leaving towards the end of the week to spend two weeks traveling around the Adirondacks and Catskill mountains in NY. I got a non resident NY fishing license so I will be doing a lot of bass and trout fishing. I have my dog so I try to park next to the river or lake so I can still see my...
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    Connect batteries in parallel

    Thanks for the answers
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    Connect batteries in parallel

    Hi, is it OK to parallel connect a 12 volt 80ahr agm battery to a 100ahr agm battery? they are both a year old and in like new condition. and if its OK which battery terminals should I connect the charge controller to, one of each battery or only the 80 or the 100. I am using a 40amp mppt C.C...
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    Electric heater help

    That's an interesting product. and I like the diesel heaters but I thought you would smell the exaust from it seeping into the van from underneath. Bob recommends one of those Olympian wave heaters in one of his videos. maby that's the way to go.
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    Electric heater help

    Yes I would use an inverter, I guess it will not work. I was trying to think of a (dry ) heat source instead of installing one of those diesel air heaters, Any other ideas ?
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    Electric heater help

    Hi, can someone figure this out for me.. I purchased a e-heat envi wall mounted electric heater for my insulated cargo van. will the heater be able to run all night on two 100 amp/hr batteries?  the heater is 432 Watts and 4.2 amps. I checked it with a meter. I know it depends on how well my van...
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    Basic Van Insulation

    Hi, I had an idea about insulation in my cargo van and wanted to ask the community what they thought..   the metal sidewall of the van is a vapor barrier so I wanted to use that blue natural insulation that they make out of ground up blue jeans and then install 3" or 4" horizontal cedar or...
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    North East Gatherings?

    I'm in too, im in Connecticut, I will be done with a large cabinet job in a week or so and was thinking of going south for a few weeks. anyone interested ? I have never been south of the D.C. area so It should be an interesting trip. I can also provide some free carpentry work to someone who...
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