Search results

Anyone have any suggestions for parking in/near Atlantic City? I may be getting a job there soon.

I'm putting my NV200 up for sale. I wanted to post it here before anywhere else to see if anyone was looking for a small van like this but had no place to do a conversion. I have some extra space, tools, and leftover parts and would love to help someone else get on the road now that I'm back in...

I had to set up my NV200 in a hurry so I went as simple as I could with the floor. 1/2" polyiso sheet with the cheapest, thinnest laminate flooring I could find. The floor of the van has ribs that are about 3/8" high with 2" wide low spots. There are a few large voids, one of which was where the...

I'd like to mount my bed and shelves to the walls in a way that they can quickly be removed from the van. I'm thinking something along the lines of those heavy duty shelves that have tabs that fit into a hole and slide down to lock in place but I'm open to anything really. The goal is to be able...

I currently have no windows on the back of my nv200. I would like to add a window or hatch that opens fully. Has anyone done this or know where I can find parts to accomplish it?

I can't handle not having AC any more so I'm going to install a cheap window box in my van. I'd like to be able to power it for short periods from my batteries but I don't think my 800 watt Cobra inverter will be up to the task. Most people seem to suggest a 2000 watt+ inverter due to the...

I have two antennas for my Verizon hotspot and they are currently just sitting inside the living area. I'm planning a remodel and will be moving them but I'm not sure where yet. Is there any advantage to having them outside or inside but closer to a window? It's hard to really tell by moving it...

I have a converter for when I need to plug into mains, something like this: http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/cfp/electrical-12v/converters-progressive-dynamics/55-9008.htm? I've since learned it might not be the best thing to use for this purpose, but I only need it a few times a year so I'm...

Don't be like me! I switched to flooded golf cart batteries a year and a half ago and never checked the water level. I guess I figured that was only a problem if you put heavy loads on them. Then one day my electronics went wonky but not in the normal drained battery way. Everything worked but...

Anyone have recommendations for a hub that works well using the vehicle's supply for power? My old one works great but is USB 2.0 and can't put out enough power to charge my phone at a reasonable rate. I see plenty of 12v hubs on amazon but they're designed to be used with the included adapters...

I thought the only bug issues I'd have to deal with in the van were the little flying ones that come in when I open the doors but alas, I managed to pick up a family of cockroaches in Florida. At first I hoped they were just lone stowaways but after two batches of babies appeared I had to accept...

I've seen several people here recommend marine deck plates for their floor vent but when open, they seem to just be plain holes. I need to incorporate a bug screen into mine but the solution I came up didn't turn out to be very elegant. Actually, having a good insect screen is more important...

Heads up in case anyone else has a mailbox at Shipping Pros (formerly called Postal Pros) in Las Vegas - they will be closing their doors at the end of the month. The guy at the desk said they would refund any extra box rental if you've paid in advance but they will need an alternate address...

I have a very small van so I can't leave my bed out permanently. I'm currently folding it in half every day which has worked ok, but it's awkward and the two layers of foam keep separating and bunching up. I'm considering cutting the mattress into 3 sections and making a custom cover for it for...

I'm looking for spots to park around Fort Lauderdale but am not finding much. There's not much street parking, big box store lots are cleared out every night, and the few 24 hour Walmarts have posted no overnight parking. Apartments are usually gated or at least have assigned parking. I know...

I've been drooling over this water heater for years: http://www.drivenachodrive.com/about-nacho/water3/ He built a system for his VW where he can circulate heat from his fresh water tank through a heat exchanger, drawing heat from the engine. I bough an off the shelf heat exchanger (which are...

Now that I've upgraded to a van with AC I find myself leaving the van running more and more when I stop and take a break on the road. It's normally just a few minutes here and there to deal with emails and such, but occasionally I really need a nap when it's 95 degrees out so I'll let it go for...

I came across this podcast today. The first half of the show is about Carlos, a poker player who makes enough money to afford a traditional lifestyle but chose to move into a minivan to save money. I thought it was interesting to hear what he was up to and how the host reacted to the situation...

My beloved 26 year old Toyota finally started showing its age and its lack of AC has become a problem now that I'm spending a lot of time in Florida. I'm considering going to the opposite extreme and buying a new van. The Ford Transit Connect (long wheelbase) and Nissan NV200 are both looking...

For those who don't know, Soylent is a meal replacement powder. The idea is that you mix up one pouch of the stuff per day with water and it provides everything your body needs and nothing more. You can still eat normal meals and snacks if you want, but you no longer HAVE to. I ordered a one...