Mikes' Van Living Wrap-up 3 of 3
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
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Solar, electronics, food pantry, inverter, ect.
#Vanlife
My recommended budget friendly legit solar materials list (Your mileage may vary, this is my best estimation, every job is different)
Fridge $279.95 XtremepowerUS Portable Electric Fridge amzn.to/2shqx4a
House batteries: 2 Battleborn batteries: battlebornbatt...
OR
$558.00 VMAXTANKS (2) 6 Volt 225Ah AGM Battery. amzn.to/2NhrMYh
Solar panel $99 SunPower P17 330W Solar Panels www.santansola...
(Any 330 watt plus solar panel)
MPPT controller $226.00 SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 Charge Controller
amzn.to/2R6lwDW
Breakers 30 amp breakers $33.78 30 Amp Waterproof Car Circuit Breakers amzn.to/39YxU1c
Roof gland $a 12.29 Link Solar Weatherproof ABS Solar Double Cable Entry Gland amzn.to/2FD6gsH
2/0 Copper Wire Lugs $19.17 amzn.to/2R4c582
Pure sine wave inverter $189.00 ASIN B014QJTBAU amzn.to/2t9BFAi
fuse block $19.49 amzn.to/2sX4uAc
Master cut off switch $13.10 amzn.to/2NeTUeF
150 Amp Circuit Breaker $24.99 amzn.to/2Tnv93Z
12V Continuous Duty Solenoid $18.80 amzn.to/2t6q8Su
Dicor self-leveling roof sealant: amzn.to/3abgpuv
Butyl tape (For Z-brackets seal to rooftop): amzn.to/33CPm91
Wire and cable. Both 2/0 and #10 copper 15’ each
4 Z-Brackets: amzn.to/2wgpljz
MC4 cable: amzn.to/2J2BMSI
Maxxair Smoke Corp 00-04500K Maxxfan Plus Vent 14" 12V $201.00
amzn.to/2TdO8xM
Alternative inverter possibility: $33.99 POTEK 500W Power Inverter/Car Inverter DC 12V to AC 110V Dual AC Charging Port and 2A USB Ports for Laptop, Smart Phone
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#skoolie
If you would like information on this years van build fest, visit: enigmaticnomadics.com for dates, what to expect and to sign up for work or as a volunteers. See you there!
Very nice informative set of videos! Mike, love seeing how peaceful and happy you are!
What a beautifully amenable and centered man. I bet he has an inspiring life story. I wonder how his children feel about him living in his nomadic way. You both did such a professional job with the videos and I got so much out of them. I'd like to park in adjoining spaces with either of you one day
MrDisney yep
And yet another great video..learning every time I watch guys..thanks !
Thanks so much for these videos with Mike, James. Mike was the first van dweller I glommed onto. He even let me call him with all my questions. I hope he's still around when I finally get my rig. Both he and you are so smart and helpful. I am humbly grateful for all the fascinating info.
Love Jame's van set up. He's a real interesting guy!
Great knowledge there and what a set up! Love the cooler pantry will use that idea for sure!
Loved the series. Learned a lot. I'll be coming back to it in the future. Cheers.
Thanks Mike, great looking rig.
Thanks for sharing Mike's setup, very good info. :)
+SweetbearCoyote Thanks for watching!
I'm so impressed with the amount of research it takes and then the implementation of said research. I want to do this, but just feel so inadequate. Hats off to every man and woman who takes a ride on the freedom train in this way! I want to join you someday.
cindy Lou, you'd be amazed with how little work it takes to get a van physically ready to live in. But it's very important that you do the research and be ready for all the little problems that can come up. I strongly encourage you to join my forum, there are hundreds of people there who would love to help you figure it all out at your own pace. Join here: www.cheaprvliving.com/forums
Bob
Nice guy, good info.
You guys both look like great camping neighbors to have.. Enjoyed watching all three videos.
I just watched all three videos plus the intro one and learned a ton! I would love to live in a van or rv! maybe in the future I can work it out. I have 3 cats and see that van dwellers have dogs. Might need a Class C! LOL Thanks for all the great info.
Phyllis, we're so glad to help! Cats do better in RVs than vans. I do know people that make it work well for them, so you can too.
Bob
Very informative, and thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
Thank you Mike for opening your home.
Thank You.
THANKS MIKE!!
I'd buy life insurance from that guy...he's just a stand up honest guy ..incidentally I also use the prop the bed up level system ..great 3 videos ..Godbless
+versatec1 No doubt about Mike and thanks!
Wow, thanks very much.
+Mike Van Dweller It's a great set up Mike thank you for doing all three videos.
Versatic yep
Thanks guys lots of good information for someone starting out.
Thank you, love all these vids, & I'm slowly getting a handle on all the information. I'm in the UK & thinking of getting a van & going to Spain.
you 2 did great at explaining ton of stuff ... which is so helpful as I'm moving into the specific planning and buying phase for my life on the road.
Thanks so much....deb in Iowa
Great info on here!!! Thanks Jamie and Mike!!!
Great Video !
Thanks for. all your info. I am new to all this and am overwhelmed by it all. I just hope I can relocate your videos when I
Am closer to actually buying and implementing all of your info. Thanks for your generosity.
+Kathleen,
I'd strongly suggest you join my forum, you'll get all the ideas, help, encouragement and friends you could ever need. Find it here:
www.cheaprvliving.com/forums
Bob
Great job on these 3 videos. Water ~ just for viewers to know, not all water at gas stations is potable and I wouldn't recommend washing dishes in culverts. Funny how many bad things I've seen, could write a book. Hey Mike, have you thought of getting a small dog?
+David Dube (Oregon Gardening) Great point David!
I have and been looking. Just haven't found the right one yet.
So very informative Thank You!
Thanks again Mike...informative and interesting. And you appear very trustworthy! =) but one thing, I'm a woman...how about a porta poddy??
We go into that subject here with Cheri: ua-cam.com/video/iF9N8Ffti9M/v-deo.html and here in great detail!
"How to Poop While Living Off the Grid in a Van!": ua-cam.com/video/jPSBVwIPn8c/v-deo.html ~James
Tks for your videos...very informative ...easy for me to understand ...great info for newbie !!
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Joni, I'm glad you like them, they are simple because I'm such a simple guy.
Bob
EXCELLENT SERIES. Great Information. Mike's definitely got it together. I'm working on my van only a little at a time, as I live in Hell (south Florida) But I bought my complete solar set up incl. 2 RV house batts. & power inverter. Have the same fridge as Mike. It is terrific. And many other things to be ready for the Fall / Winter trip out West. I have learned so much from Bob Wells. And now so much from you folks. And I thank you for that. Will you folks be going to RTR ? That is my destination. Cheers and safe travels. P.S. Where were you guys at in the vids. ?
+Van Stiller Thanks Van! Yes, we plan to be at the next RTR and perhaps we could have you talk about your van set up process for others to learn from! Bob is a great friend and was the first to introduce me to viable ways to live this lifestyle. Our location is deep in a top secret bunker in the deepest part of area 51 with a green screen projecting Ponderosa Pines as a backdrop. haha!
+Enigmatic Nomadics I would like to help anyone who wants to try the van life. I will document every step I take in my process. Starting from when I made the van purchase to the outfitting of equipment. I believe channels like yours show how wonderful and rewarding this life can be. Thanx teachers.
Thanks Van!
Great vid. Thank you much! Mike would you prefer a van that you could stand up in or are you content with your standard van?
It'd be nice, but am still comfortable.
What camp spot was that at? Looked like a nice place to visit.
thx for sharing
Mike gives the best advice. Save! Save! Save! $ 600 /month to live which includes car insurance. That's $7200 / year= way below poverty level. No property taxes, lawn care, stuck in one area. Who would have thunk that this is freedom? ME!
Nice
i was thinking u could run power tools/ micro waves off the inverter huh must be alot more work and money to do that
Bearwood Brown, a microwave needs a 2000 watt pure sine inverter and you can get a good one for under $400. This is the one I have and really like it, it runs my microwave nearly daily with no problems:
amzn.to/1Vc3QEy
Bob
How about using a crock pot?
It's the length of the run that makes it very hard. During the day with enough solar you would be okay.
So where do you plugin the fridge & other devices?
Anybody But Hillary 2016, it's a 12 volt fridge with a cigarrette lighter plug, you just plug it in.
Bob
+Enigmatic Nomadics maybe u need to cut the ciggie connector off and show the ring termilals being fitted