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    Buying an over cab bunk area to add on?

    Is it possible to do this? Where would I go? I am thinking of adding this to my box truck.
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    Insulation: Creating Dead Air

    I've been reading about insulation, and the word is that dead air does not transfer temperatures. So on top of having foam insulation, I could create dead air space to increase the insulation value, right? My project is for insulating my box truck. What if I took one piece of foam, applied two...
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    Propane question: trying to copy/improvise westfalia system

    How safe is it to build a propane system? Which professionals are best suited for such a thing? If I do create my own propane system (for fridge, water heater) - how does the system work? Tank, pipes, couplings, appliance? I have a spot in my design to accommodate a tank, but i am wondering...
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    Parabolic sun collectors + fiber optic cables = why bulbs?

    Thoughts? Think sun tubes as well.
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    Totoro (my box van)

    So, the title of this forum mentions that we can post our dreams. Now 85% of my dreams in my life become reality, so no worries - this thread is also a placeholder for my conversion. What is the significance of the name Totoro? Totoro is a huge, fuzzy, magical creature with a...
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    Where is the ground for grounding devices?.

    I know it is important, but how do I identify it? I am planning my electrical system. While we're at it, what are these "panels" people speak of that the batteries are connected to? Thanks in advance!
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    New from Michigan

    Yeah, so I am sick of wasting money down what seems to me to a black hole - rent. Rent allows me to have a roof over my head. But why? I can see so much more happening with my money. My lease is about to be up in July. I refuse to sign another lease. So I got to searching for a box truck. I can...
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    Trying to achieve 900Ah with 4 T105-225Ah batteries.

    First, is this possible? How do I wire them? I tend to grasp anything and everything quickly, but electricity remains a black box for me. Explain in instructional terms and I will be fine with that. From my research, I know I will be wiring them in series parallel. I plan to place them in the...
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    Hello, I am new and I have a solar math question...

    So instead of providing an answer, please help me by showing me how you got your result. I have a 12v device that consumes 1W in idle mode, and 5W in active mode. How many "amp hours" am I looking at over a 24 hour period (always on). I am looking specifically for amp hours... I don't understand...
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