In this post in the Van Life Q&A, a user asks: Shore Power question My thoughts: This isn’t shore power, it’s a charger. The difference is that shore power will power any high voltage appliances and outlets and the charger will just charge the batteries. It doesn’t show what kind of lead it has for […]
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Vanlife Q&A: Lemonade insurance for contents inside of vans.
In this post in the Van Life Q&A, a user asks: Lemonade insurance for contents inside of vans. My thoughts: Don’t try to be creative. Make sure the insurance you pay for will cover your losses should you incur some or you will be in for a big disappointment and lost $. Make sure your […]
Vanlife Q&A: Van Life and working while traveling with a dog questions!
In this post in the Van Life Q&A, a user asks: Van Life and working while traveling with a dog questions! My thoughts: Please do not suggest to people to get a fake service animal “license” First, there is no such thing as a service animal “license” they need to be trained specifically to meet […]
Vanlife Q&A: RV solar setup. Wiring into the rv?
In this post in the Van Life Q&A, a user asks: RV solar setup. Wiring into the rv? My thoughts: Assuming you mean “fuse box” as the breaker panel for 120v. It is not a fuse box. The inverter output will need to be wired to outlets or the breaker panel in which case You […]
Vanlife Q&A: Dry ice on a road trip?
In this post in the Van Life Q&A, a user asks: Dry ice on a road trip? My thoughts: I used to run a company that used thousands of pounds of dry ice a week to ship frozen items. Here’s what I have done for the best results when camping: Pack a separate cooler with […]
Vanlife Q&A: Arethere any companies that will do Astro Cargo Van conversions?
In this post in the Van Life Q&A, a user asks: Arethere any companies that will do Astro Cargo Van conversions? My thoughts: Van specialties near Portland May be an option. Most of these companies are going to be expensive, more than may be cost effective. I also know an individual in Portland that could […]
Vanlife Q&A: RV solar setup. Wiring into the rv?
In this post in the Van Life Q&A, a user asks: RV solar setup. Wiring into the rv? My thoughts: They make a few types, both with optional external and built in internal transfer switch depending on the model. If he/she installs one of those they’d have to have it wired differently than one without […]
Vanlife Q&A: Battery help
In this post in the Van Life Q&A, a user asks: Battery help My thoughts: It is actually 5.5A 12 VDC. Your stated 0.63 is at AC. There’s really no way to know at what duty cycle it will run so you have to assume high. 80-100% If you want it to run for 8 […]
Vanlife Q&A: Awful Water Smell (sometimes)
In this post in the Van Life Q&A, a user asks: Awful Water Smell (sometimes) My thoughts: You really want a good water filter for your drinking water. Most municipal supply will be “safe” but it can be gross in various places. If you have the room, on of [these berkeys ](https://www.amazon.com/Berkey-Gravity-Fed-Filter-Purification-Elements/dp/B00CYW3EVO?tag=tracie-20) would be one […]
Vanlife Q&A: What to use as trim?
In this post in the Van Life Q&A, a user asks: What to use as trim? My thoughts: Schluter makes a flexible transition strip. They make all sorts and sizes of trim and transitions check their catalog Ex: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Schluter-Systems-0-375-in-W-x-98-5-in-L-Aluminum-Commercial-Residential-Tile-Edge-Trim/1000700564