Rambler23
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Same here I'm pretty much miles deep into forest off of a MVUM roadTake it one day at a time and enjoy.
I like to be dispersed off by myself.
Same here I'm pretty much miles deep into forest off of a MVUM roadTake it one day at a time and enjoy.
I like to be dispersed off by myself.
Thank you for the kind words! I guess everything happens for a reason and this is the path I am supposed to be on. So far I am really enjoying it. It's taking some getting used too but so far so good.I wish those unfortunate events hadn't happened to you. I wish you a great literal and metaphoric road ahead.
Got it thank you! Sorry for late reply was in an area with no reception yesterday. I really appreciate the help and info. I'm on day 4 and I'm loving it so far. Don't know how I ever lived in sticks and bricks. Slept very good last night and woke up to an amazing view.Well, lets try again: edjautoservices.homestead.com/index.html?_=1448299327090
This should get you in there. There is also this page in the Van Living Resources section of the forum you may want to look thru: when you have some free time. Nice stuff to know about for a newbie.
Links
By the way, does your Caravan have a roof rack on it ?
Yes my caravan has a roof rack. I was thinking about mounting a few solar panels. Any suggestion?
Thank you so much!Glad it's working out!
Thank you flr the suggestions! I do have a 100w portable folding Rockpals solar panel connected to a 600w Jackery knockoff generator called Oupes.Solar panels.... I'd go with Renogy or Rich Solar ridgid panels, eBay or Amazon.
I use a Bluetti power station for a real simple hookup that works.
Thank you for thr tips! Yes! An awning would make it nice and feel more like a home with a "patio" type area. That's a great idea. Thank you for the book suggestions I'm searching for them ASAP! Loved the link to your story. It was a very encouraging read.Rambler wrote:
One of the things you should consider with summer coming on, is to make yourself an awning that would attach to the roof rack. It will expand your living room and provide more comfort. It can be made with those plastic tarp's, cord etc from places like Dollar Tree or Harbor Freight. You could cut some poles to support the outer two corners. and find some re-useable tent pegs to tie down the awning. Then find yourself a folding camp chair or two in yard sales or flea markets to enjoy lounging in the open air under the awning. (if a heavier rain sets in I'd suggest taking down the awning....but a very light sprinkle should not present much problem. My Van Conversion website (below) shows how I rigged my first one. You could even use some wire shower curtain pins to tie one side of the awning to the roof rack.
You may want to have the awning area facing away from the sun, and consider a second tarp on the side in the sun to make a shade with some air space to keep the sun from heating up the body of your van too much. Thus keeping things cool.
This is the other website in my signature lines and deals with Van Conversions. (there are 4 links below the "Van Conversion Title" you may want to look at too.
Van Conversion
Nomadic Furniture 1 and 2 are a couple of books you may want to look for in a Library. Here is a link to NF #1 so you can get an idea of it.
Nomadic Furniture
Nomadic Furniture 2
Great idea! I did set up a tarp held up by tent poles. It's not windy here as of yet but a mesh shade cloth would come in handy if it gets too windy. I'm at about 6000 elevation to escape the heat. It's 67 here. Where I lived down in the valley the high will be 96 today so I'm not missing that. Thanks for the heads up regarding wind and my awning.The issue with solid awning materials is windy conditions. You will want two options, one for light rain and also a mesh shade cloth that wind can pass through. 90% weave for maximum shade and 70% for drops on the sides. Be sure to put some way to mount shade cloth to keep strong sun off the area where you have a fridge.
I have a cheap Curt rack from Amazon with the extension piece installed. It installed easily on the factory roof rails and cross bars. I have a 100w panel in it. That is ALL you will fit on the roof. The higher output panels are smaller than the basket, placing them in the bottom. There isn't as much real estate up there as you might think. You might get a "few solar panels" up there.......if they are 50w.Got it thank you! Sorry for late reply was in an area with no reception yesterday. I really appreciate the help and info. I'm on day 4 and I'm loving it so far. Don't know how I ever lived in sticks and bricks. Slept very good last night and woke up to an amazing view.
Yes my caravan has a roof rack. I was thinking about mounting a few solar panels. Any suggestion?
A major shade cloth distributor recommends 70% for wind conditions. I tried 80% and survived, although it did "hold" a lot of the air. I think and closer weave would have been "gone with the wind" Use what you want.The issue with solid awning materials is windy conditions. You will want two options, one for light rain and also a mesh shade cloth that wind can pass through. 90% weave for maximum shade and 70% for drops on the sides. Be sure to put some way to mount shade cloth to keep strong sun off the area where you have a fridge.
I only take it down when the wind is over 35mph and that includes the 90%. It could likely handle more but there is simply no point in pushing the boundaries as I want my equipment to last a lot of years.A major shade cloth distributor recommends 70% for wind conditions. I tried 80% and survived, although it did "hold" a lot of the air. I think and closer weave would have been "gone with the wind" Use what you want.
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