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  Video Embedding Seems Not Working
Posted by: roadsideresident - 09-05-2022, 08:18 PM - Forum: Forum Issues/Suggestions - Replies (4)

Hi Mods, 

The forum offers an option to embed videos it seems (film looking icon above text feild). 

Yet when I try to post with an embedded vid from YouTube I keep getting error message: "You cannot post clickable links to this forum threads and posts."

Please help.

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  Vandwelling in the blood
Posted by: Unlocking Freedom - 09-04-2022, 12:21 PM - Forum: Welcome Center - Replies (14)

It is 4th September, summer is ended, raining in the UK.

Despite my home that i am renting, elderly father upstairs (who is doing well), I prefer to be outside every night in van conversion.

The rock'n'roll bed appeals to me more, feeling the presence of the outdoor atmosphere, rather than being in the brick home i pay the landlord for.

Even as a child i always wanted a motorhome, just wanting that freedom.

It is not easy to put into words, so that is why the forum is required.

Are we just different? Connecting to some deep power and electromagnetic energy in the Earths "Ley Lines". Cool

Or are just sad weirdos typing on their laptop in a van. Huh

   

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  sizing down and solar
Posted by: Unlocking Freedom - 08-28-2022, 01:04 PM - Forum: Welcome Center - Replies (2)

My first build was an Iveco Daily LWB, high roof, 6 solar panels permanently fixed to roof, inverters, charge controllers, multiple batteries, fridge, large custom made bed that fold down from wall, washing machine dryer, diesel heater under floor, simple shower tub, LPG gas tank cooker, 12 volt water pump, curtain, porta potti, lived in that for 3 years full time, traveled many countries.

Now I am in a much smaller Vauxhall Vivaro 2016, rock n roll bed, portable folding solar panel, small jackery that charges during driving, LPG gas tank heater,porta potti, folding shower tub, 12 volt pump, water container that i pick up hot water from a tap during travels.

Once you have lived with large vehicle you can decipher what is essential. The only main difference is folding bed sheets inside a large vehcile or folding bed sheets outside in a smaller vehicle.

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  High Top Installation on Cargo Van
Posted by: VanlifeWired - 08-21-2022, 11:36 PM - Forum: Passenger - Replies (3)

For those wondering about the process of a Fiberine High Top.  Here is a 24" being installed.  Full day of hanging out but the guys did an excellent job.  

Had them cut in a MaxxFan that I brought with me.   They will cut and seal but user is required to do any power wiring.   They are professional and extremely courteous and helpful which isn't found to often these days.


Jon
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  Gas One Stove
Posted by: VanlifeWired - 08-21-2022, 11:07 PM - Forum: Product Reviews - Replies (2)

When traveling we stopped at a Hipcamp site for the night.  Was lovely only having one campsite there, so it was very peaceful.  

We have been using our Gas One combination butane / propane stove for about a year now.  We normally use it inside the van for heating water for coffee or in the event of rain we might cook a bit inside.  The butane canisters are a bit hard to find when traveling so we stock up when we can.  I really don't notice a huge difference in price between propane green bottles and the butane.  While we have never used the Gas One on propane, it is nice knowing if we run out of butane we can switch over to propane.  Safety mechanisms seem to work excellent on the unit.  Easy to keep clean and store.  Under 50.00 works great for a nice portable stove.  

Sitting next to the Gas One is our Bluetti EB70 for 12V DC power.  We rarely use anything requiring 110v so the little 716wh unit keeps things running.  I will get into our testing and setup with the Bluetti's in another post.  


   



Jon
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Thumbs Up ROLL CALL: Server Migration complete
Posted by: Kyz - 08-17-2022, 07:50 AM - Forum: Forum News - Replies (21)

Cammie let me know the migration is complete. I've checked a few things out, and it looks all good. NO LOSS of information from the looks of things.  Big Grin

Now, let me know you're here and everything looks good for you please?  Idea

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  Heads up: Server Migration
Posted by: Kyz - 08-16-2022, 07:29 AM - Forum: Forum News - Replies (10)

Sometime soon (about 2 hours from now) starts a 24 hour window that this website will be migrated to a new server. We should be all good with no hiccups, but if the website it down when you next try to visit, check back in a couple hours. (We have a 24 hour window, but it won't take too long to actually migrate.)

See you on the flip side.

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  YARC PSA
Posted by: rvpopeye - 08-09-2022, 07:58 AM - Forum: Forum News - No Replies

Cool
We pause now , for an Important--Public Service----Announcement 

It gives me great pleasure to post Kyz's permanent "Official YARC Title" 

She's not tripping over anything back here in Command Central !

THE WIZARD OF Y.A.R.C.

T W O h s,,,,P.O.
 

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Question Contact Us fixed
Posted by: Kyz - 08-09-2022, 07:29 AM - Forum: Forum News - Replies (1)

So it turns out our "contact us" area has been dumping mail into a black hole since probably the beginning of this forum. If you are a long time reader/lurker because you can't get your password reset because we never answered you (so sorry!), please message us again! We will get you fixed up.

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  LooC (Lucy)
Posted by: GypsyDogs - 08-07-2022, 09:00 AM - Forum: Passenger - Replies (206)

Needed a 'reliable' and comfortable vehicle to get husband back/forth to the big city doctor's offices/hospitals for brain/neuro surgeries, etc..
Considering each trip cost us in the range of $125-150, and our financial resources are dwindling to near nuthin.. 
I bit the bullet and got

..a minivan

   

also (because I could 'afford' it) she needs some work.. mostly fiddly suspension stuff.. ball joints, links.. etc 

currently in the shop.. but soon will get some weirdo van-chick mods.  LOL
Because a girl's gotta go camping..

Named her LooC  - because she is a 'Looser Cruiser'   Big Grin

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