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    Second alternator vs. solar panels???

    So if I didn't want any solar panels on the roof would I be able to consume about 50 amp/hours per day from 300 amps of lithium batteries by just charging off a dedicated and SEPARATE alternator in a Ford Transit if I drive an average of 2 hours per day?  If so would I gladly spring for the...
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    Double-sided tape for ceiling insualtion?

    I need to mount some 1/2" foam insulation boards to the roof of my fan which is just painted metal and hoping to find a double-sided tape that will not come off due to the summer heat.  The insulation panels have a nice smooth closed cell foam on one side and the silver backing foil on the other...
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    Desert conditions in winter?

    I traveled alot in Montana, Wyoming and Colorado all summer and into October this year and was most surprised by the common 25 degree nightly temperatures in the mountains and even snow in August. Also surprising was having my van caked full of dust all the time while traveling the dirt roads...
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    How does this set-up look?

    I have spent alot of time studying this stuff but it's a bit daunting and really expensive so looking for a second or third opinion before I order it all. I need to run an Iceco 50L compressor fridge that Bob is touting seems to be a common size like the Dometics etc, occasionally a Maxair fan...
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    Transit handling in the mountains???

    There are a bunch of Transits coming off lease right now with 15K +- miles and mint condition for about 10 grand under new price but in my area they are all 3.7L and no Ecoboost engines to be found. I frequent very mountainous roads crossing high passes etc and wondered how the Transit 3.7 does...
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    Finding Caravans??????

    I am totally new to all this and trying to learn the basics about hooking up with Caravans and other members etc. So I joined the "Meetup" website and navigated to the "Caravans" page where it shows there are currently 3 Caravans in groups 2W,3W and 5W with a total of 6 attendees between the 3...
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    Heating shower tent?

    I plan to visit some areas where it's pretty cold but I really want to be able to take a shower at night when returning to camp using a pop-up shower tent with the Zodi hot water heater.       I can handle cold weather unless naked and wet Lol. The pop-up is pretty roomy and I wondered if some...
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