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Can anyone recommend a website talking about best practices for making 12v AGM 100 ah batteries last? I've got a year of full-time living under my belt now and want to learn all I can. I have almost killed my batteries and I thought I was being careful, so I guess I have a lot to learn...

How many amps should my charge controller have when combined with 500 watts of solar and a 2000 watt inverter? Thanks!

After checking Campendium and free campsites.org, I'm still not able to find a place to boondock. I've also checked my atlas... Any spots people particularly like? Your help is greatly appreciated!

I am learning where I can stay on BLM land. Which apps for Android phones are you using to find BLM land on which to boondock?

I have a 2000 watt inverter and am unable to use a 700 watt microwave or a 600 watt blowdryer, even when only one appliance is plugged in. The appliance will be on for about a second and kick off. Any ideas on what I need to do to be able to use my inverter? Thanks!

How do I rig an awning for my van?

What options are people using for wifi? Equipment? Data plans? I want something simple but I need the capability to work online from my van. Thanks!

I've been fulltime for almost three weeks now. I had to get on the road in a hurry and didn't have my solar hooked up. I needed electricity for my tools to install my solar and put a message on Cheaprvliving asking for help. Two sets of people responded unbeknownst to each other. Both are...

I have all of my components, tools and supplies to install my solar and am in the Quartzite Parker area with no electricity to run my tools. Pretty funny, considering. Any ideas? Thanks!

My van build has come to a screeching halt because I can't get my wall and ceiling framing done. I am an older woman with arthritic hands and am having difficulty holding onto the drill like I need to when attempting to drill the holes in the sheet metal. I've tried self-tapping screws, sheet...

Can anyone recommend a good source for DIY electircal wiring a van? Book (Ex:  Electric Wiring for Dummies)? Internet? I've watched every YouTube video I can find, but would welcome specific suggestions for helpful videos. Electrical is so intimidating and that is my next step before I can move...

Hi, Everyone. On November 30th I am moving into my van full-time. It won't be done as things have unfolded quite quickly. But hey, I'll have a finished floor, solar, water, insulated walls/roof, and heat. What more do I need? This move has been a long-time coming and the preparation for it is...