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    Taking the seats out

    Edit function appeared on my post after the 10th. I reckon it's privilege for poster after the 10th post. :rolleyes:
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    R-Value Chart of Various Materials

    You are correct on all accounts. PPE definitely con of closed cell spray foam. However, per R-value and time, it's better than batt insulation IMHO. And it's million times better than cotton candy as far as R value is concern but not edible. As you've said, it sticks to everything! It's also...
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    R-Value Chart of Various Materials

    Since cotton candy is derive of sugar, it would have about same R value as sugar times .001. You'll be better off with popcorn as edible insulation than cotton candy. :D
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    R-Value Chart of Various Materials

    When I decide to do a van conversion, I'm planning on using closed cell spray foam. R-7/in and it will fill any holes. Best of all, it's sound barrier and waterproof. Cost $1.60/sq. ft. and up. Since kit covers 200 sq. ft. It more than need to cover even largest van. Therefore, cost per square...
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    How soon will electric or hybrid vans/RVs be common?

    Put affordability aside, Tesla uses 85 kWh battery pack weighs 1,200 lb (540 kg) and contains 7,104 lithium-ion battery cells on model 3. Problem with  lithium-ion battery is that it's not stable as lithium-iron. If it overheats during charge cycle, it can catch on fire. Same goes with during...
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    Nighttime cooling for a Texas SUV?

    When I lived in Belton, Texas (Central Texas), I recalled it was dry heat and many home was using swamp coolers back in 60's and 70's. You can build one of these small swamp coolers to cool inside of your SUV.
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    The Future of Van Life

    Unless groundwater table is less than a foot, probability of fecal matter showing up by contaminating in groundwater is near zero. What about sandy ground? Even better. It will be filtrated before getting to the groundwater. Fecal matter start decomposing within a week in the ground. Much like...
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    fuel line ? for HDR

    You can use regular hose clamps with rubber hose temporary till you can get into a shop or where you can work on it. However, it's only temporay to move you truck. You need to replace with factory part. You should be able to find fuel injector line at local auto parts stores.
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    Propane tank sweating

    Check the temperature of your tank. Most likely, your tank is about 10 to 20 degrees cooler than ambient temperature. Other reason for propane tank to sweat is when in use toward when it's emptying out.
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    Wyoming Warning: *** Arrest

    "The *** oil was found in Maddux’s purse when she was being booked at the jail, according to court documents." The beginning of the thread, I thought she was arrested because of *** oil but she was arrested and jailed for not being able to pay $850.00. "According to the probable cause affidavit...
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    RV Travel buddy/ RV rideshare

    I volunteer Achilles in NYC and have gone weekend camping with Achilles athletes who are visually impaired. Achillies is for mostly runners, walkers, and triathetes but there is lots of interaction with guides (volunteers) and athletes (both visually impaired and physically impaired) I would...
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    Taking the seats out

    There is no edit function on the thread. Anyhow, I'm going to use, "My Life v2.0". Thanks once again.
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    Car thermostat....

    Remote starter don't required a key in the car. That's the whole point of remote start so you can warm up the car in the winter before you get in the car.
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    Taking the seats out

    Thanks. Looking forward to venturing without a care in the world. I feel like a kid again! :P
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    Taking the seats out

    I took back seat out of my 2006 Toyota Matrix to have additional room for my house battery and solar setup. I was going to trade in for Ford Transit Connect XLT to convert to camper van but wanted to tryout in the car first. Since I bought the car new and has less than 45K miles (I live in NYC...
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