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    Gofundme forum rules

    What are the rules about sharing a GoFundMe page?
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    Hello All

    Boy just when I feel like things are starting to go ok, they seem to fall apart in more pieces than before..  :(  My van that I have worked so hard on is giving me problems more issues.. And I am afraid that I will be stuck in Louisville, KY.  I just started a decent paying job, but now I can...
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    Hello everyone

    Been a few weeks since i have made an appearance here.. things have no been bad..  The van is running great.. still have some things to fix on it.. but that woll be neverending..  I have been hanging oit in the Louisville area.. doing doordash mostly..   Thinking about moving on though..  I...
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    Headed west

    Well it certainly seems like it was a longer road than when i first anticipated.  But, finally i am out here in the road, i certainly have other projects i need to accomplish on the van..  But finally the mechanacal issues are taken care of for the moment.. might only last until i finish this...
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    Head gasket update

    Well,  I got damn lucky i believe.. found a real good kid on craigslist of all places.   I will put a review for the kid in the appropriate thewad also. Once i make sure he is good with that. Head gasket is done. The van is running spectacular now.  I helped him and he helped me.. i certainly...
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    House flies

    How many of you have or have had a house fly issue?  And more importantly how do you control it?
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    Any mechanics in the group?

    Hey all, I am hoping there is a mechanic in the group that I can talk to.   Since I have not been here in a while.   I have an 06 grand caravan 3.8 I am having a coolant issue and possibly and overheating issue.. Thanks
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    My batteries

    Hello all,  I have not been here in a while..  I just purchased two batteries from walmart the group 27 deep cycle batteries. I will order my solar in the next day or so. I want to put my batteries on charge.   So how do I connect them together? I am assuming positive to positive..  But is...
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    Captain Ed first log entry

    It is been about 3 months since I seriously started my build. there have been some set backs But, I continue to push forward. Because I know the benefits of my efforts will pay off in the long run. the accident, I was involved in, after my first test run was a big set back.. But things are now...
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    Opinions Pls

    Hello guys, as you can see in the photo, I have all of the components minus the battery and solar panel the space I have to mount things is not that large.  Aprox 14"L and 9"H So, I am wondering of maybe  I could also mount a positive and negative Buss bar.  If I can do the above Then I...
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    NEW wiring sketch

    Well since my last sketch was confusing people..  Here is a new sketch..  as I stated in the other thread. I may add a fuse panel, but I believe that would be after the house battery.
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    Wiring diagram

    here is a photo of what I have..  I may add a buss bar or a fuse box,  but those would both be after the house battery correct? And I missing anything?
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    design flaw

    Well I was not quite sure which category to post this in..  Refer to the photo  So in my designated Battery location, I am running into an issue..  From what I see, many 100ah agm batteries are 10 inches tall..  So far I have only seen one battery that will work.. I also have not done a lot...
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    Please!! don't be this arrogant

    How is it that people think these things are ok??? Seriously mounting a sat. dish on your hood.. https://interestingengineering.com/driver-mounts-starlink-dish-to-hood-gets-fined?fbclid=IwAR3xnusVI7N52P0bFrQeNu9o_Z5WlPX7I5bADlx0VzeE01SdwYKAWQHGQyM
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    Rear Ended

    Well guys, after my test run last week, I was headed back to moms, to make some adjustments and add some shelves to the kitchen...  And wouldn't you know it, I got rear ended.. I have been trying to get a photo on the computer so that I can post it here..  Basically, I was stopped for traffic...
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    Inverters RUs

    Well, I do not normally wright many reviews: But the Gentleman I spoke to deserves it..  I spoke to a fellow named Jason at  https://invertersrus.com/ Pair with just enough knowledge that I have received from you guys to make me dangerous and the knowledge I received from Jason has helped me...
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    Amazon Solar List

    Ok, so here is my solar list.. I choose this 200w panel because I am hope that maybe I will not need two.. (before I was thinking 2 100w) https://www.amazon.com/Newpowa-Monocrystalline-Efficiency-Module-Marine/dp/B07VBL7XKV/ref=sr_1_20?dchild=1&keywords=solar+panels&qid=1625009843&sr=8-20 I am...
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    Have you lost your wallet?

    Well, I can tell you I THOUGHT I lost my wallet and thinking you lost your wallet has the same feeling of actually loosing your wallet untill that moment you find your wallet.. then it's a party!!! So last night could i find my wallet called the few places i went to, called the state police and...
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    Now Solar panels

    Now that I have a much better understanding of the charge controllers.. Let's talk Solar panels.. Here is the Million dollar question Are there solar panels the will produce with it being partially covered up? Such as partially parked under shade or partially covered with a tarp
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    Cheers everyone.. first time out after my build

    Well first day out after my build not to bad, where I am though the deer flies are thick.  So at the moment I am in Tupper Lake, NY.  At a lake called horseshoe lake.. Not sure how long I will stay here.. but for the moment I am enjoying the peace a quiet
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