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Hi, I'm installing a second Renogy 200 watt solar panel in my van this weekend, and I had a thought. (I know, I know..... Shouldn't be thinking..) I have a 40 amp double-pole, double throw switch, and was thinking of installing it as shown in the diagram. That way, I could select the position...

I have a '94 Ford Econoline Clubwagon, and have isolated the driving area from the rear camper portion. It's pretty well insulated, but at 80 years old, I'd like to have heat. Doesn't anyone make a smaller (I don't think I need more than 9 or 10,000 BTU) propane heater that is electrically...

Warning! Insurance companies are informing campers that if your tent is stolen overnight, you won't be covered.

70° weather forever? I found the link below recently, and I thought it might be of interest to those of us who don’t have air conditioning. Lol https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-30/mapping-a-road-trip-with-the-perfect-70-degree-weather?utm_source=pocket-newtab It’s a route through...

I've been kind of interested in bass guitar for the last x number of years. It began when I first heard Tal Wilkenfeld play a bass duet with Jeff Beck. I didn't know you could do this: . But now I have a question. I found a solo by John Entwistle of the Who playing both bass, as well as a...

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65276888?te=1&nl=the-morning&emc=edit_nn_20230416 This woman spend 500 days in a cave, and seemed to like it. Just a thought....

Hi folks, if you haven’t gotten your shingles vaccination please do I’ve been diagnosed with shingles and let me tell you it is very unpleasant. I don’t have any excuse why I didn’t get the vaccination I’ve gotten all my other shots just not shingles. In spite of the fact that my best friend had...

I just ran across this comic strip, and today's comic really touched me. https://happyhermit.thecomicseries.com/comics/

Hi, I have a 1994 Ford E150 with a fiberglass top. I have notice a few spots where the rubber has pulled away from the metal strip that is supposed to hold it in place, and I would like to replace the metal strip and the rubber strip. Does anyone know a source? Thank you in advande, Geneeus

Hi, I have the following service manuals on CD. They are officially licensed by Ford Motor Company. I paid about $45 for each one, and ordered the wrong one each time. These CD's contain all of the PDF files needed to service these models. The files can be loaded onto a smartphone, computer...

Hi, Some time ago I read a great tip on this site (One of many!!) about the use of vinegar to kill the smell of urine (#1, pee, whatever) . Because I am often camped near lakes, I added vinegar to a 5 gallon container and NO objectionable odor. 10 days later, I can open the container without...

Hi, This is a shortcut to a New York Times article concerning loss of access to public lands, a lawsuit, and an app which can help find not only public lands, but access points to keep us out of trouble...

Hi there, I have a 1994 Ford E-150 that was converted by Sharrad. It includes a fiberglass top, and that's where my trouble begins. I need to mount a couple of 200-watt solar panels that I have from a previous build, but I don't have a lot of confidence in the strength of the fiberglass top...

Hi, Is there any reason why a roof vent fan couldn't or shouldn't be mounted on the side of a van up near the roof? I plan on having solar panels covering much of the roof, and this would make life a lot easier.... Thanks

Hi, I just inherited a beautiful 1994 E-150 van, conversion by Sherrod. Does anyone have the electrical diagram for this? There are a few things that don't work, (movement of power chairs, movement of fold-down bed, some interior lighting, etc.) that I could fix if I knew a few things, such as...

Hi, My 1993 Chevy G20 had an catastrophic engine failure, so it's been towed to the scrap yard. I have the factory original service manual, as well as the factory "Fuel & Emissions" manual. I paid $120 for the pair. If you need or want them, you can have them for $40 plus postage or shipping...

Hi, My engine seized up on a cross-country trip, and I'm now starting all over on a new van. My last van had a pair of 100-watt panels, and and a pair of 6-volt golf cart batteries. although I was able to live within those power constraints I wouldn't "object" to more (and more, and more....)...

Would anyone be interested in a forum for those who are planning to join our lifestyle(s)? For example, an individual or couple who have reached the decision to "do this" and could use some direction during the transition period. How do plan finances, purchases (Don't buy that set of delicate...

The following is the actual experience I had with Acorns online banking. I had been a customer for about a year, and became very frustrated with the lack of customer service. If the offshore rep couldn't help you, they would refer your problem to a "supervisor" who would call you in 2 to 3 days...

Hi, I know that we are all trying very hard to minimize the use of plastic bags. I think we can all agree that if you have something small, like a half of an onion or something, putting it in a much larger tupperware type container doesn't do much to keep it fresh. You need to keep the "extra"...