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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...

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?

What is everyone using to level the van when boondocking? Or semi level it?

Any one  try something that works well to keep mold from forming under the mattress?

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...

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...

I am going with either a 6in or 8in memory foam mattress. Because of the price of wood I want to go with wood slats to rest the mattress on. Any suggestions on what width and thickness of slats to use? Also how wide the gaps can be and not have a problem if you are walking across the be on your...

I'm trying to decide what 12 volt lights to use in a cargo van build. Any suggestions on what lights to use throughout the van? Sleeping area, kitchen area, seating area etc...

Has anyone mad their own side flares to give a little more room when the bed is installed side to side?

Has anyone tried using inflatable chairs, loveseats etc for outdoor furniture when boondocking?

If you are using LiFePo4 12 volt batteries in your build. What battery charger do you use when plugged in to shore power? I'm considering this one. I was told that it would be a better choice than the same brands lithium version of the charger. Any opinions on this? Amazon.com: Progressive...

I have a 4 cell LiFePo4 battery and want to purchase a Daly BMS. Either a 200A or 250A. I see they actually have several different models of each size. Any recommendations on what one to buy and from where? Any links will be greatly appreciated.

I am really confused as to what BMS to get. Here is what I have. 600 watts of solar panels 4 EVE 280Ah LiFepo4 cells 12 volt system 2000 watt inverter What would be a good BMS to use?

It's time for me to select the inverter I am going to be using. I need a 2000watt pure sine wave inverter but it needs to be fairly budget friendly. These are the two I am looking at. Renogy 2000w Amazon.com: Renogy 2000W 12V Pure Sine Wave Battery Converter, ETL Listed with Built-in 5V/2.1A...

I have pretty much decided that I am going to build my own LiFePo4 battery. Any recommendations on websites to read about it or videos to watch? Thanks for any links in advance. I'm learning slowly but gettin there. :)

From reading lot's of threads on the forum I have finally decided to NOT go with AGM batteries. I have decided to bite the bullet and go with lithium batteries instead. Are there any recommendations on lithium battery choices when you are on a AGM battery budget? I'm looking for about 200Ah...

I'm trying to decide what portable propane water heater to buy. I keep seeing some of them say not to be used over 2000 ft elevation. Any affordable on demand hot water heater recommendations? I need something I can keep mounted on the van but easy to remove to take outside for showering also...

I am slowly buying everything I need to do my van conversion. I am buying things as I can afford them. This way I won't owe anything when my build is complete. Now to my question. If I buy a lithium battery and charge it to test it and then not need to use it for 6 months to 1 year, do I need...

Is the EPEVER brand of MPPT's any good?

Do I understand this correctly? I will have 600 watts of solar panels and a 12 v battery or battery bank. 600/12 = 50 amps So I would need a 60 amp MPPT controller to be safe? I'm learning slowly but still not sure. :)