what do i need to do to set up for van dwelling
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That's a pretty broad question, I think something more specific would yield better quality responses? Here's how I start out with a topic area new to me:
Step 1 read up on past threads and start making a list of things you want to do, functional areas and specific keywords for searching
Step 2 use the site search facility and google with "site:cheaprvliving.com" and topic keyword, e.g
https://www.google.com/search?q=stoves+site:cheaprvliving.com
to do basic research, taking notes and starting a list of your current questions for the topic.
Step 3 Do some more searching to see if you can find the many answering info that has already been posted in past threads.
Step 4 Once you're ready, start a new thread in an appropriate subforum asking a specific (list of) question for each topic.
At some point, review this classic guide to getting to most out of online forums:
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That's a pretty broad question, I think something more specific would yield better quality responses? Here's how I start out with a topic area new to me:
Step 1 read up on past threads and start making a list of things you want to do, functional areas and specific keywords for searching
Step 2 use the site search facility and google with "site:cheaprvliving.com" and topic keyword, e.g
https://www.google.com/search?q=stoves+site:cheaprvliving.com
to do basic research, taking notes and starting a list of your current questions for the topic.
Step 3 Do some more searching to see if you can find the many answering info that has already been posted in past threads.
Step 4 Once you're ready, start a new thread in an appropriate subforum asking a specific (list of) question for each topic.
At some point, review this classic guide to getting to most out of online forums:
http://www.catb.org/esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
Write down a list of what all you need to live such as
1. Daily stuff
How organized for you
2. Daily dog stuff
Organized best for both your dog and ya.
3. Kitchen stuff
Dine out or cook some
Do you need a cooler for meds, your dog's food, drinks
4. Bed
How do you plan to sleep
Covers/sleeping bag
Pillow(s)
Dog bed, if needed
5. Chargers for Techy items
6. Inverters ?
7. Generator?
8. Solar panels?
9. Trash bag
10. Car kit for cleaning, ER such as dead battery, papers
11. Car log book, notepad, or app? I assume you wanna keep up with at least gasoline and mpg.
12. And much more to be discovered
Rvpopeye, good suggestion on Atlas. I recommend the studier and dry erase ones.
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1. Daily stuff
How organized for you
2. Daily dog stuff
Organized best for both your dog and ya.
3. Kitchen stuff
Dine out or cook some
Do you need a cooler for meds, your dog's food, drinks
4. Bed
How do you plan to sleep
Covers/sleeping bag
Pillow(s)
Dog bed, if needed
5. Chargers for Techy items
6. Inverters ?
7. Generator?
8. Solar panels?
9. Trash bag
10. Car kit for cleaning, ER such as dead battery, papers
11. Car log book, notepad, or app? I assume you wanna keep up with at least gasoline and mpg.
12. And much more to be discovered
Rvpopeye, good suggestion on Atlas. I recommend the studier and dry erase ones.
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Wabbit
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I imagine you already have your van? If so, hop in it with what you already have on your list and go hit a cheap CG or free place and see what you need during that weekend\week\month. A lot of stuff I bought was useless or didn't work as imagined.
You need...
Food\water\shelter\hygiene
Keep it simple and after that add complexity(charging phone). Best of luck!
You need...
Food\water\shelter\hygiene
Keep it simple and after that add complexity(charging phone). Best of luck!
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Buster My Service Dog said:
Here is another thread that should help with a checklist: https://vanlivingforum.com/Thread-Van-Living-Supplies-Checklist?highlight=checklist
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Buster My Service Dog said:
Most people use a poo bucket.
Get a large supply of bags and wipes. Cedar shavings work wonders at keeping down oders. Set up E~Banking. I use USAA for banking and insurance. Roadside service. Just a phone call away for everything.
Find a top antivirus program.
Cooking ~ how and where.
Food and water storage
Power for lights, fridge, devices.
Limo tint for the windows. Also curtains.
Getting a friend to help will save $20-40 a month.
Plus the bigger commercial places (like UPS store) addresses are blacklisted for many financial companies or government ID usage.
See the other threads for workarounds, but they're more expensive.
Plus the bigger commercial places (like UPS store) addresses are blacklisted for many financial companies or government ID usage.
See the other threads for workarounds, but they're more expensive.
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John61CT said:
I've used two different private mail services (Mail Depot and PostNet) over the last 10 years and never had any issues with using them as my "primary" address. My current private mail box is listed on everything (my drivers license, utility bills, all financial and insurance documents, etc). This is the only address we give out to anything we fill out. Even have our passports and tax returns sent there with no issues.
