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    Solar system fires?

    I want to mount my solar panels on my van roof, but I am not a fulltimer and only use the van for occasional getaways. I am concerned about panels continuously producing electricity when it is not being used regularly. My system is 200 watts with a 30 amp pmw charger, and I think I have...
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    Weight on van frame

    I am planning a floorplan for the chevy express 1500 that I just bought. I want to put my two batteries (total weight 140 pounds) behind the passengers side wheel well. Will that much weight behind the wheel well cause frame damage eventually?
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    Solar question

    I have two 100 watt panels and two 125 amp batteries connected to a Renogy 30 amp PMW controller. When the sun is out and the batteries are charging, the battery full light blinks. If I do not use any of the stored power and my panels continue to produce watts, and the battery full light...
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    E-books from women who have been there

    Hi everyone. One thing I have noticed on this forum is that we hear a lot from people who plan on vandwelling and how they plan on doing things. I would love to see some real-life ebooks from women who are actually out there living the life, 24/7, the good, the bad, the fear, safety...
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    GIRLS' ROOM: Social Security, you may still be eligible

    Hi. I'm putting this info out there just in case anyone doesn't know. <br><br> Even if you are divorced (but were married 10 years), you can still collect SS on your ex-husband's former income. If you are age 60 and disabled, you can begin collecting SS benefits on your former husband's income...
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    Shower & empty tanks for $5.00

    This is just a reminder&nbsp;if someone&nbsp;likes to keep moving instead of staying in one&nbsp;area. &nbsp;You don't have to pay overnight camping fees just to take a shower and use the dump station&nbsp;at state parks. You can just pay the $5.00 day rate, shower, empty tanks and have a full...
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    Can't get your high top into a service bay?

    <P>Hi everyone. I have needed a front end alignment on my&nbsp;Ford e350 extended&nbsp;van (24" high top). My actual clearance is 9'6", and I couldn't find anyone who could fit it into their bay, let alone put it up on racks.&nbsp;While out shopping the other day, we passed a Sears which had a...
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    Coleman catalytic heaters

    <P>Has anyone here used&nbsp;a Coleman catalytic heater in a van? I have read several posts where&nbsp;people on this forum&nbsp;have&nbsp;used them&nbsp;in trailers, but I haven't seen a post regarding&nbsp;them being used&nbsp;in a van. Some have said they plan to use them, but haven't...
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