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I absolutely agree with the aluminum angle perspective. I was planning on using a mix of multiple different materials from 8020 to angle, channel, and even square tubing. Cleco clamps are invaluable, especially if you are working by yourself. Since I have been doing the R&D work solo for many...

Wool socks are one of my most absolute favorite things in the world. I literally wear them year round. I like the way they breathe. The hardest part is finding ones that fit well and feel cozy.

Once of my goals long ago was to travel and live for a period of time in each of the lower 48 states to get a broader perspective of what makes up this amazingly beautiful country. I agree with your thoughts on being where the temperature is most comfortable and would definitely factor that in...

- it is a 2021 lenovo legion 5 pro. - I have checked out a few and the 12v option looks pretty promising - I am planning on having solar between 400-800 watts, maybe more. I am giving thought to designing a custom rack with slide out panels either double, or triple stacked. When driving it would...

The high draw “appliances” I am thinking of would fall into the range of refrigeration, AC (maybe a reliable 12v option will surface), toaster oven (maybe), and an induction cook top. I have no use for things like hair dryers, but I do have a little heat gun for shrink tubing for wires. I view...

Definitely a gaming computer but also run things like Fusion360 with machining add-ons, and also depending on the situation possible Autodesk Inventor (depending on price and whether I still need it.)

I agree with the concept of stages. I am a creature based in routines, and contingency plans. Initially I am considering functioning extremely minimalistic from a SUV and renting a storage facility to work on the van itself. Even the cost of renting a facility #1 is cheaper than an apartment...

If you look above I mentioned my particular laptop. I have been able to add 3 additional displays along with the main laptop screen. The devices you referenced would be great additional monitors to the system as I am planning on building a combination workstation area into the van. The idea is...

Thank you so much, your response has given me a bunch of new ideas, I have a RasPi4 still in the box and have been waiting for a worthy project to use it for. I was considering setting it up as a gateway server, but that may change. I have played some with mostly Mint for day to day but also...

The CNC in my username is just a part of the whole. I am by general nature an introvert bordering on being reclusive. I have spent most of my life machining, both manual and CNC including teaching conversational machining at a CNC control dealer school for a while. If I had a van like the...

Legion 5 pro 64Gb RAM, RTX 2060 Gb video card, 230w power brick. It is a beast and I love it. It has done anything I have asked to do so far. I can't say the same for Lenovo tech support, thankfully I have eBay and am my own tech support...lol.

It is a Legion 5 pro with NVIDIA graphics, and 64Gb/RAM. I don't believe I could run with less considering how well this machine has performed. It is my do all machine from coding to 3D solid modeling and everything in between including gaming.

Based on various responses to this thread I will definitely be investigating ways to avoid needing transformer bricks for laptops, monitors, etc. The idea of having as many things on 12v is way more appealing than massive amounts of “power bricks” all over the place. Love your tagline and may...

I would love to be able to just use a auto plug to be able to connect my laptop to the van system, and plan to explore this option as currently my "brick" itself weighs about 3 or so pounds and is pretty hefty.

I am working my way towards minimalism but as with anything that takes time, and I have to define what minimalism means at my own personal level. I am looking at the van as "my house" the same way people like to plant flowers and make improvements to their static homes., I feel this way about a...

I was considering the use of a remote start generator on a hitch rack mount enclosure for “emergencies”, or in times when I have excessive draw. I was also was thinking this could be useful in the event I come across someone in need of assistance to get them back in the game, or if I need to run...

To give a little more information on what I am thinking for this project and how that applies to the topic. Currently, I am working full-time while working on both an associates in App Development and a Bachelor's in Enterprise Tech Integration (ETI). These will both fulfill personal goals for...

I used 3k watts as that seems like the norm in most of the videos I have watched. I plan on basing the actual final size off the requirements of the most thirsty appliance in the system.

Ok, I'm a little blown away with the responses and wonderfully surprised at helpfulness of this community. I am still digesting all of the responses and want to properly respond (not from my phone) so I am hoping to have time tomorrow to begin responses, and also to provide some more specific...

So I've been doing some watching videos of van builds and also doing some searches for information on power in a van. I've been unable to find an answer to this particular question, so this seems like possibly the best place to pose it and create a discussion and see what everybody thinks or...