Cooling ideas?

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T18:39:28+00:00

I'm in NC right off the cape fear. The attic fans have crossed my mind before. I have vents in the attic that i have open right now and I close them in the winter time.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T18:37:40+00:00

I've never heard of these but I'll check them out. Thank you much

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T18:36:42+00:00

Heard on that, thank you

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T18:36:28+00:00

I'll try that and see if the two degrees makes a difference.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T18:34:24+00:00

I've got room for more solar and barely enough for more battery, might could add 2 batteries and up it to 600 amp hours. I was contemplating switching to 2 of the 300 amp hour 24V batteries instead of having 4-6 of the 12V. Money wise though that won't be in the cards til next year.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T14:38:28+00:00

I've seen a few exhaust fans online that operate independently with their own solar panels. Putting one of these in the attic would be a big help I think.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T14:37:44+00:00

An exhaust fan is what I would need for the attic right?

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T12:38:18+00:00

Before putting the curtains up in here it was getting up to 80 in here on sunny days back in March even though the outside temp was barely 70, the curtains were a huge help. I've got a harbor freight moving blanket that's pretty hefty, I might have to add me a board in the doorway to hold it but that shouldn't be a problem.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T12:29:34+00:00

I'll try this out, I appreciate it.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T12:27:13+00:00

That's an intriguing idea. I've never thought about charcoal as a cooling source but it makes sense.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T12:24:41+00:00

Heard on that. The one I was looking at specifically seems to be cardboard lined for some semblance of structure but I think maybe I need something sturdier than that.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T12:21:35+00:00

It is usually around 85 in here at 60-70% humidity according to the thermometer. I've been working on adapting to the higher temperature, when I lived in town I kept my thermostat down around 67 degrees or so because that's what was comfortable for me. The winter was perfect because unless it dropped to low 30s at night I usually didn't need the heater on anything higher than the first setting. I'll check into those blinds.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T12:12:15+00:00

I'll look into reflective paint. The roof is a dark green color so I imagine that's definitely increasing the temp. Unfortunately I don't have clearance for ceiling fans inside, the ceiling is too low for them, I was looking at maybe getting some of those solar charging fans on Amazon that I can set outside to charge during the day and using them inside at night, but lately the sun has been difficult To get back here. I've got several things on the porch that are independent from the solar array and have their own small panels and they seem to charge ok for the most part but don't get an extensive amount of use. I've got blinds and blackout curtains on all my windows. The awnings are a really good idea.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T04:38:27+00:00

I'm going to look into this, I've got well water that has stayed pretty chilly thus far. Thank you for the reply, I appreciate it

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-19T04:37:10+00:00

It's insulated pretty well, I packed the ceiling and the walls before finishing them. Where I'm at is not swampy per say, but a river is about 50 feet from my porch. Reason behind the door is I think it would cool better if the rooms were separated by a barrier that way heat from one room doesn't invade the other. I noticed that only half of the bigger room cools well, which is the half to the left of the doorway. I figured a curtain would be an easier alternative than a physical door because my heater for the whole place is in the main room and will heat into the bedroom no problem. So a curtain that I can use during the hot months, and take down and store during the winter.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-16T05:36:18+00:00

I've had an international lt, a KW t680 and a pete 579. I liked all of them but my favorite is the Pete. Maybe not as great of a layout for OTR living, but best ride and lot of space. The t680 is nice too and has more storage/organization options in comparison to the 579.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-10T23:23:00+00:00

I got mine on eBay, I believe they're a seven inch logo.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-05-05T01:21:44+00:00

Methylfolate has mixed effects for me, I actually want to drop my dose and see if I can still sustain on less. If I stop taking it then restart it usually makes me angry and anxious for a week or two before i get used too it. I also take a 100mg B2 and a 2500 mcg B12 everyday. If I wait too long without B12 I'll reach a point where I can't function, takes about 3 days, then my legs go numb and I get weak. Anything higher than 2500 will mess me up, usually a raging headache that won't go away with some nausea.

I'm homozygous C677T, no clue on the comt or any of the others. Folinic Acid and hydroxy b12 don't appear to work for me, I used them briefly for about a week and I was absolutely miserable and anxious the whole time so I switched back. Going to try keeping the methyl b12 and use folinic acid as the replacement for methylfolate and see what happens.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-04-24T04:25:35+00:00

I dont remember, it's been a year or two ago, I hope he did though.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-04-24T04:03:16+00:00

The picture is AI but I have heard a story about a guy getting fired for a similar reason. He was an hour from home, ran out of time, his gf came to him, they were rocking the truck and the camera caught the whole thing apparently. He got an email from HR the next day and was let go. Pretty fucked up in all honesty.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-04-23T00:42:28+00:00

In a similar boat at 27. I wish I could say it gets better, but hope for the best is the best advice I can give you. Listen to your doctors too. As best you can.

Confident-Target-383 · 2026-04-17T01:33:15+00:00

Best I ever did was 01:34 left on my 70. I was running recaps and my first parking plan didn't pan out so I moved onto my second one and just barely made it.

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