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    AC wire size?

    I'm noticing that most of the marine grade AC wire does not have a ground wire. Can anyone tell me why it does not?
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    AC wire size?

    OK, so I guess I was right the first time with using 12/3 stranded, I can find that easily. I was trying to find 12/2 w ground that was mentioned by others. Could not find that in stranded anywhere. Only 12/2 w ground I could find was solid copper common house wiring that I don't want to use...
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    AC wire size?

    I have looked everywhere for 12/2 w ground in a marine grade stranded copper wire and can't find it. I can find 12/3 stranded marine grade wire though. Anyone have a link to the stranded 12/2 with ground? I see a few people stated I just need 14/2 but my plans are to be able to upgrade a...
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    AC wire size?

    Here is what I will be running on AC from time to time. 5,000 BTU window air condition (when on shore power or generator only) 1200 Watt Insta Pot 1000 Watt microwave 1500 Watt hair dryer I will be using 15 amp AC circuit breakers I also have a 2,000 watt / 4,000 watt surge inverter that will...
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    Bath towels that don't take up a lot of space?

    We are looking for bath towels that take up a lot less space than the normal fluffy cotton towels but don't feel like you are rubbing a squeegee across your body when drying off. Any recommendations?
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    Prevent sunburn

    I use to burn very quickly and one year I noticed that I could be outside in the sun for many hours at a time and actually get very little color from it. It turned out it was the green tea I started drinking. It does something to protect the skin. I do drink a lot of it though.
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    Popular van levelers?

    What is everyone using to level the van when boondocking? Or semi level it?
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    Prevent mold from forming under mattress?

    Nothing yet. Still in the build process.
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    Prevent mold from forming under mattress?

    Any one  try something that works well to keep mold from forming under the mattress?
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    Lights dimmer / switch plan for the van?

    The idea I had was to be able to turn each light off and on individually but dim them as a group. I looked at having dimmers on each light but that got expensive quick.
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    Lights dimmer / switch plan for the van?

    I'm thinking about adding 6 overhead puck lights to my van build. I am thinking about wiring them as follows. In the bed area I will add two puck lights. Both will be wired to a single dimmer. But each light will also be wired through a switch so I can cut either light on or off but control the...
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    Need a 250A +- Recommendations?

    Yes, I ordered on Aliexpress. Currently what they are trying to get me to do is order a more expensive smart BMS and then they will refund the one I originally bought that has never come. Like I am going to give them more money to get my money back? lol Getting close to just doing a chargeback...
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    Need a 250A +- Recommendations?

    Chargery looks nice but I have had extremely bad experiences with aliexpress on anything over $50.
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    Need a 250A +- Recommendations?

    Have been trying to understand this one. It does look promising. I see how it will auto shut down your inverter and I like that. Not understanding how it shuts off any over charging though.
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    Need a 250A +- Recommendations?

    It looks like I got scammed by DALY. The BMS I ordered never came. All I get from them for the last few months is to be patient. Where can I buy a 250A or 300A BMS for a 12 volt LiFePo 4 battery that won't take forever to be delivered? What brands and suppliers has everyone been happy with...
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    Width for bed slats?

    Any suggestions on what to waterproof it with?
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    Width for bed slats?

    So far this is what is sounding pretty good from the comments. Queen size memory foam mattress with a center brace. 1x4 slats spaced 4" apart. Then put down 3/16 pegboard over them. Would the small holes in the pegboard be enough ventilation though?
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    Width for bed slats?

    Will most likely be queen size in width. And I will be using a center beam support.
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    Width for bed slats?

    Two adults that both way less that 150 pounds each.
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    Width for bed slats?

    What I am asking about is the slats that lay on top of the frame that replace the plywood. That the mattress lays on. Maybe I worded my first post wrong.
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