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    Sink Faucet with pump switch

    Looking for recommendations for a faucet with a pump switch, would prefer one with a sprayer. On a tight budget. thanks
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    Water Pump selection

    Does any one out there use a submersible pump for their fresh water, Amazon has a couple that I think should work . Any comments are welcome.
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    My floor plan

    Here is a floor plan that I am leaning towards, the van will only be for me. I dont need a wide bed, and I can fit across the rear of the van. the fride will slide out to be a seat for cooking. Its a conversion van and have been living in it for 10 weeks, and plan on starting the conversion in...
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    Alternator Output

    Question.. What is the normal outputs of the standard vehicle alternator, while Idling and while driving. E-150 5.4 V8
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    Igglo portable AC

    Any one use it, they claim it's not a swamp cooler. eventually will end up in texas/Florida. The price seems affordable.
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    Building while Living in the Van

    I have been living in my Van for about 8 weeks, I'm currently stuck in Mid Michigan. Once winter is over I plan on starting my conversion. However finding a place to do this is going to be a challenge. I was thinking of camping a BLM land pitching a tent to live in while the big parts of the...
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    Using Portable AC units

    I'm sure I won't do this but, has anyone ever used a portable AC unit in there Van, while on shore/generator power? I've seen them in homes, and installation is just a 6" hose going to the outside. They draw around 9 amps.
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    power Tools and Invertors

    Hello all: I currently live in my van,  and no shore power hook up where I will be working on it. I shortly will need power tools, grinder, Jig saw and Skill saw. I don't really want to invest in cordless products. Was planning on using HF tools.  How feasible is it to run the tools (about  6...
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    Camp Chef Stove/Oven Combo

    I plan on using a Camp Chef Stove/Oven Combo, in my van. I was planning on permanently installing it in a cabinet, leaving about 2 inches of clearance on all sides. Anyone else do this?
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    Laminate Flooring for Walls/ceiling

    Anyone Ever use 7mm Laminate flooring for the walls/ceiling? Would like to do this without laying plywood.  Any advice?
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    TV/Monitor Selection

    Need Help finding a good TV/Monitor setup? Any good low cost solutions, Used mostly as a Monitor, and some as a antenna TV. Thanks
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    Invertor and charger recommendations

    Need recommendations for charger and Invertor selection The Batteries will be 2 6vdc golf cart batteries, FLA My electrical loads will be DC fridge, small micro wave, 24" TV/monitor, lap top  Led interior lights, max air fan Charging will be done via shore power and generator. I'm on a...
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    battery selection

    Being on a budget, thinking of using the Duracel 6v golf cart batteries, I'm not that worried about maintence or the fumes while charging. anyone out there usings FLA, I just want the most for the buck. Also any thought of chargers, I plan on Renogy 2000 PSW invertor.
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    stealth Camping Midland MI

    Anyone out there Stealthing in Midland MI. It is looking like I will soon be living in my van while converting it. any input is more than welcome.
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    Big item delivery

    While living in your van, how does one have big items delivered/picked up for example some thing from amazon or UPS.
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    cheap Generator Scam?

    While on facebook yesterday, I saw a company selling Champion 2000w invertor generator new in box for 189. When you click on the image the site is called pypower.top My gut feeling is that this is a scam that model goes for about 500 everywhere else.  Just wondering if anyone else has seen...
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    dual fuel tank system ford E series

    Does anyone know about the dual fuel tank set up on a Ford E-150 2001  It is a factory conversion call "Aft of Axle fuel system" my questions are Are the tanks common to each other in the terms of fuel pick up and gas guage readings, or is there some sort of switch. There are separate filling...
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    Finally Got a van

    After over a year found a pretty decient Van. Its a 2001 E150 with 85k, verry little Rust for The rust belt. Now the BAD. I was previously a Handicap Van, the Lift has been removed, however it has a low floor (about 3.5 ") from behind front seats to the wheel boxes. the area of the drivers seat...
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    generator Mounting

    Has anyone thought of or mounted a generator on a spare tire carrier? Say something like a small shelf and a strap to secure it and with a chain to prevent it from walking a way?
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    Generator Selection

    To all who have a generator, Other than the Honda what would be the best 2000w Invertor generator in terms of Most Bang for the Buck?
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