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    Home made Airconditioner for $20

    Even better is to circulate water through a Wort chiller AKA copper or stainless coil of tubing, then set the fan against that coil.<br><br>It leaves the cooler part completely contained without any warm external air passing through it.<br><br>One could make a very effective, low wattage, and...
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    Home made Airconditioner for $20

    The moisture, water, from the ice could and would condense in certain outlet bends, reducing the amount released through the cold air stream.<br><br>Various membranes and/or hygroscopic materials added to the outlet would reduce the moisture even more.<br><br>Moisture is not a huge problem if...
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    ultimate cooler?

    I would chose Igloo brand all day long.<br><br>I like the thickness of the Yeti, and the rubber seal.&nbsp; I do not like the added price point for being 'bear proof' and...cool.<br><br><br>Any cooler will be better if you simply create your own little insulating box around it, and refrain from...
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    Keeping laptop out of heat

    &nbsp;I leave my laptop in my van all day.<br><br>It stays in a padded laptop bag, in the back, well away from any sun.<br><br>It never feels hot to the touch, and has not had any problems.<br><br>It would have to become VERY hot to melt the components.<br><br>They can handle plenty of heat.
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    Not Gonna Just Sit on the Sidelines Anymore!

    I'm sold.&nbsp; I read everything about monstaliner I could find.&nbsp; I will put it in the inside, though.&nbsp; It is alot cheaper for what it comes with, and what it does, than all of the other products.
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    Working for the Railroad

    Although I have a steady and stress free job ATM, I want to make more money, and learn more.<br><br>I applied to the UnionPacific railroad back in 2010, but answered some questions wrong and shot my chance at that time.<br><br>I have put in applications for the train crew position, in three...
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    Stealthing...how QUIET and STILL are you?

    It would not be too difficult at all to devise and hook up a proximity alarm on/around your vehicle (depending on sleeping location).<br><br>The alarm would be rigged to set off a very bright light, vibrator thing under your pillow, or cold water spray on your head...<br><br>Where I have been...
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    Am I crazy, or are they crazy?

    When you 'let people down', realise they are secretly envious of your 'wild nature'.<br><br>When somebody cannot say something uplifting/positive to you when you 'go away somewhere', they are just trying to turn you into their hostage.<br><br>Misery loves company.
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    Lame break-in attempt

    Flashing a <strong>tactical/super bright light</strong> in their eyes is enough to stop a person by blinding them...at night time.&nbsp; They will leave right after that, but probably trip on anything nearby during their escape from the scary person with a blinding light.<br><br>Hurting a...
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    Seattle is Aware!

    Yeah, Seattle has some aggressive homeless people.<br><br>I would only really live there if I had a plot to park somewhere away from the centers of population.<br><br>IGBT, Texas has a %10 sales tax...<br><br>The cost of living is up to you in the end.<br><br>
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    Seattle is Aware!

    <strong>http://invisiblepeople.tv/blog/2013/05/smart-idea-seattle-vehicular-residency-research-project/</strong><br><br>I used to live 30 minutes south of Seattle.<br><br>I would love, love, love to move to Seattle.<br><br>Seattle is gorgeous in so many ways.<br><br>Out of all of the cities I...
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    Spare tire?

    Here is a really neat line of hitch-mounted tire racks.<br><br>I have a full sized spare with original wheel, and I will probably splurge eventually and put it on a hitch mount.<br><br>I rarely open the rear cargo doors, and only then to do some modifications.&nbsp; I would get a swing...
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    Trying to get out with limited $$$

    Be aware that the State will want to steal your children if they find out you are 'residing' in a vehicle.<br><br>
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    Spare tire?

    AAA Road Service is cheaper than a new good tire for a year and available across the entire continent.&nbsp; With the premier plan you get free gas up to 9 gallons, and 75 miles of towing.&nbsp; 4 times a year.<br><br>They will tow you to a local place, where you could wait until morning if they...
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    Where do you keep your tax records?

    You could take the time out over a marathon of shows or movies to scan all of the paper onto a hard drive and burn it onto dvds.&nbsp; They have some affordable document scanners made just for that.<br><br>Unless you are claiming lots of business expenses and all that, you probably will not be...
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    Excellent Generator Findings

    ZiggyMoon,<br><br>Bradford, AKA Vantrekker http://vantrekker.blogspot.com/ has done this to great success.<br><br>He actually had a custom made box to fit the exact dimensions of his Honda generator and Aquacube (I think).<br><br>I will not be doing it like that, but if I were in more rural...
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    Only took eight months to find

    The vent is made for a roof/attic, to vent warm air.&nbsp; The sheet metal is totally weather resistant.&nbsp; It is very easy to cut and drill into. <br><br>The vents cut into the metal are actually tilted upwards, to let warm air escape better.&nbsp; The vents are cut into three sides, and the...
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    Excellent Generator Findings

    There is a thrift store/antique store here in Denton that has a basement section full of .50 caibre ammo cans, jerry cans, water cans, and big old green plastic military equipment boxes with full seals.<br><br>The boxes are around $80, and really sturdy.&nbsp; If I had a generator, I would...
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    The Violent Cop Knock

    If it gets really bad and you are still locked in the car while the cops are debating their next move, you can call 911 and report the officer/s for having an inappropriate state of mind and smelling of alcohol.&nbsp; That will get them pulled off, if they will not leave.
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    Only took eight months to find

    I went ahead and did my own roof vent for the economy and learning involved.&nbsp; It was quite simple, and totally waterproof, and can be removed, and can accept a fan later on.<br><br>I went to HD and bought this, in the white color.&nbsp; I sprayed it in white Rustoleum...
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