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  1. scaredycat72

    Is the new Toyota Sienna's hybrid system really capable of taking care of all my heating, cooling and electrical needs?

    It'll run everything fine as long as the max spike is below 1500.
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    Is the new Toyota Sienna's hybrid system really capable of taking care of all my heating, cooling and electrical needs?

    I have a 2023 Sienna. To cool my van in the summer, it runs about every 10-15 minutes to charge the battery and uses about a gallon of gas a night. To check that, I filled it up, ran it all night, and filled it up again. My miles till empty calculation backed up the 1 gallon. A guy on YouTube...
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    Very nervous - deaf and trans trying to get my recently acquired van into good shape for vanlife

    Hi Ron! In my experience, ”people” who are “worried” about me - a woman they don’t know - being able to defend myself - are generally people who should be worried, so your concern is valid and I feel no desire to address it or sidetrack the discussion further. Take care!
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    Very nervous - deaf and trans trying to get my recently acquired van into good shape for vanlife

    I'm a woman of color traveling solo in my minivan - an upgrade from my SUV - so I get the fear. I travel slow - I stay in one area for weeks - so my biggest safety tip is to always research the areas you're going into ahead of time. I ask about any area I'm visiting in Facebook groups for people...
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    New van life camping...

    The Youtuber Minivan Lee wrote an ebook called "How To Live In A Minivan: The Minivan Lee Way." It's on Amazon for $10. It's a decent book that will save you a lot of time and effort piece mealing info together. I detest her husband so I don't watch her anymore - birds of a feather - but I still...
  6. scaredycat72

    How to avoid toxic people?

    What do you mean by "failed"? As someone who loves people most of the time, I video chat or talk to them before meeting them, at least twice, and I look at their social media profiles. During the conversation, I usually ask a question, make a passing reference, or express a concern that sets...
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    Share one weird/odd/unusual thing about yourself

    That's so freaking interesting. Personally, I've always thought there was some sort of matrix thing we're living in. I think quantum physics has said something like that also. Either way, interesting things happen all the time. Like the case of the identical twins separated at birth but they...
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    Share one weird/odd/unusual thing about yourself

    Interesting thing about me is that I look and sound like a really funny, hippish, optimistic artist who loves people, is quick too laugh and is great at holding space for others, which is all true! I adore people and life. But before this chapter of my life, I was a business owner, a certified...
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    Share one weird/odd/unusual thing about yourself

    Nice to see other people talking about stuff like this. 🤣 I "know stuff" that I shouldn't logically know and occasionally a voice in my head tells me stuff that helps me out. My mom was the same way so I'm guessing I get it from her. Example: My grandmother was in the hospital in one state and...
  10. scaredycat72

    I was shocked by "Kratom" and how good it worked

    Glad you're doing what works for you. Since everything isn't for everybody, it's generally best to research the pros and cons of things before ingesting them, whether it's medication from a doctor or plants from a smoke shop. Getting medical advice from a discussion board on the internet needs...
  11. scaredycat72

    Holidays are for the slaves……..

    I live in my SUV, not in a cave in the backwoods, living on squirrels and rodents, making clothes out of their fur, and using rocks to make a fire. Unless they're retired or living on the government/other people, people have to work. Even if they're doing those things, some people will still...
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    If You Could

    Nothing. I really enjoyed the good times and learned from the challenging times. Right now I'm living my best life and I can see how everything I've been through in the past came together to make that happen. Every time my back was against the wall, I made a decision that eventually caused me to...
  13. scaredycat72

    Exploitive?

    You asked what we thought and I told you what I think. If you hadn't asked, I wouldn't have told you so I'm not sure why you're getting snippety but I'm sure you have your reasons. Since I'm really busy right now, I can not approve your future questions. You seem more than capable of handling...
  14. scaredycat72

    Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage (open enrollment ends Dec. 7)

    These are the 3 reasons I have traditional Medicare - 1. The VA providers most of my medical care. 2. Medicare Advantage providers get a set amount of money for each person and any money they don't spend on that person, they get to keep. So the more they deny a person's requests for medical...
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    Exploitive?

    I don't. I think the question is like asking people who live in crappy houses if they feel exploited by the show Property Brothers or people who can only shop at thrift stores if they feel exploited by Fashion Week. One has nothing to do with the other. I also don't have a problem with people...
  16. scaredycat72

    How can I secure my van's doors against someone breaking a window to reach in and opening the door?

    There's some info missing. It takes valuable time to get in and look around, it can attract attention, and even if you have someone watching out for you, you never know when someone is going to pull up. Even when they're hitting different cars on one street, they're not going to hit every car...
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    I Need Some Advice On T.V. Service In My Van

    If you're 3 years out, my advice would be to table your search until you're 6 months out. Nothing you research today is going to be relevant in 3 years. You're just staying busy. Where it stands today, cellular signals can be hard to come by on BLM land. I have a weBoost that helps increase my...
  18. scaredycat72

    24/7 Chat About Anything

    It's not fear, it's freedom. It's freedom from other people's idea of who and what you are. Outside of dating, my looks have nothing to do with anything. Looks are just a way for people to judge you, pigeon hole you, and stereotype you. "Oh, you're this age? Then you're this kind of person. Oh...
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    Women Only WOMEN ONLY! Part Time AZ RVer- Is it lonliness? Don't know what to do with myself....

    You're answer is still really helpful. Thanks for sharing.
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