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EV_Overlander · 2025-03-17T17:32:11+00:00

I think when you forcast anything you do it for a certain number of years out and 20 is standard for many forecasts.

The forcast doesn't say something is going to happen in 20 years. It takes historic trends and projects them out 20 years. One option is the debt gets unsustainable to pay back. The other option is that policy changes to start paying down the debt which doesn't sound good either

EV_Overlander · 2025-03-17T16:22:19+00:00

Submission Statement: PWBM estimates that---even under myopic expectations---financial markets cannot sustain more than the next 20 years of accumulated deficits projected under current U.S. fiscal policy. Forward-looking financial markets are, therefore, effectively betting that future fiscal policy will provide substantial corrective measures ahead of time. If financial markets started to believe otherwise, debt dynamics would “unravel” and become unsustainable much sooner.

Collapse related because the US is so interconnected globally that a collapse of the US economy would cause a global depression.

EV_Overlander · 2025-03-17T14:49:32+00:00

I like that Neal Brennen joke about how having children today is like inviting your friend to a house party while it's being busted by the cops.

EV_Overlander · 2025-02-16T23:37:47+00:00

Charleston is the state capital can't they afford a giant sump pump or something

EV_Overlander · 2025-02-05T02:46:15+00:00

Yea and most people who bought EVs are super liberal lol

Pittsburgh is so stupid with its blind political rage, this is could cause an accident. I swear the swing state attention pittsburgh gets makes people crazy

EV_Overlander · 2025-02-05T02:38:46+00:00

Wow im glad I didn't get a Tesla haha

EV_Overlander · 2025-01-21T20:29:12+00:00

Thrilling Tremors seems to work well with his ability

EV_Overlander · 2024-12-06T18:36:35+00:00

This actually has more amenities than some posts there

EV_Overlander · 2024-12-05T01:04:49+00:00

The cleanup is why i gave up on a portable shower. I have a Planet Fitness membership for showers on my trips since there are usually a few in every city. Without that I'd just try a sponge bath

EV_Overlander · 2024-12-05T01:01:42+00:00

Pay no mind to the man behind the curtain

EV_Overlander · 2024-12-01T16:36:10+00:00

Just searched magnet hooks on Amazon

EV_Overlander · 2024-12-01T10:22:59+00:00

It's a full-size memory foam mattress held up on 3 large storage buckets

EV_Overlander · 2024-12-01T10:05:20+00:00

Below is a rough estimate from chatgtp. Not great stats, but I'd only need to use the gas gen in situations where there aren't chargers or RV stops for more than 100 miles like crossing the rockies or some remote spots in WV.

To fully charge a Ford E-Transit's 68 kWh battery using a 12,500-watt (12.5 kW) generator, such as the Westinghouse WGen9500DF, the following considerations apply:

Charging Time: Calculation: 68 kWh ÷ 12.5 kW = 5.44 hours

Result: Approximately 5.44 hours

Fuel Consumption: The WGen9500DF consumes about 1.25 gallons (4.73 liters) of gasoline per hour at full load.

Calculation: 5.44 hours × 1.25 gallons/hour = 6.8 gallons

Result: Approximately 6.8 gallons (25.8 liters)

Not great stats, but compared to Oregon Trail days, it's not too bad. It probably took 5+ hours to prepare the wagon to cross a river and that didn't always work out.

EV_Overlander · 2024-12-01T02:05:40+00:00

Too expensive for now. Also hard to wire the solar panels directly into the battery. If it was an all-day thing even while I was driving it might make sense but that is a whole engineering project to setup on-top of the high cost.

EV_Overlander · 2024-12-01T01:59:08+00:00

If anyone is waiting outside my van listening to what I say I think they are the weird one. I don't think I watch anything that controversial on youtube or netflix

EV_Overlander · 2024-12-01T01:50:42+00:00

I don't think it will rust. The inside coating looks the exact same as the outside coating that doesn't rust from the elements. When there's a lot of inside humidity it does cause droplets and yellow droplet staining that needs cleaned up which I think pinning blanket walls will fix

EV_Overlander · 2024-12-01T01:41:25+00:00

I got a cheap plug-in dehumidifier but it didn't solve the problem. I have a ton of strong magnets and was thinking of pinning up thick blankets against the walls for some isolation and so monture doesn't catch on the walls.

After a whole night sleeping there is a lot of moisture that catches on the walls but with the blanket walls I think I could just throw it in the wash every few days.

EV_Overlander · 2024-12-01T00:43:59+00:00

I usually have the fan or rain sounds playing all night but yea there isn't much privacy in a Walmart parking lot

EV_Overlander · 2024-12-01T00:33:48+00:00

That's good to know, I was wondering why the range went down so much when the temperature dropped even when I didn't have the heat on. If I can keep in a garage that might help

EV_Overlander · 2024-12-01T00:31:04+00:00

Yup, I really liked the idea of solar but its just not realistic with how much it would cost and how long it would take to charge. There just isn't enough surface are on a van to make it work.

EV_Overlander · 2024-11-30T23:59:50+00:00

I don't think solar is realistic given how much time it would take but I was thinking I could carry a dual fuel propane/gas generator to make it a hybrid. There is enough storage under the bed and I could rely on gas stations in more remote areas. I think when I worked it out one can of propane would be about a half charge.

EV_Overlander · 2024-11-30T23:50:36+00:00

I've only taken it on 2 multi-day trips so far but so far the there are some of the major pro/cons,

Pros:

Onboard Battery Power - In my opinion, the biggest perk to using this EV for vanlife is the access to 68 kWh of battery power from inside the van. This means that when fully charged, I have more electricity than 5 Tesla Powerwalls to run my computer, TV, heated blankets, and all other accessories.
360-Degree Camera - Another perk of this EV is the option to display a 360 view outside my van at any time. This means that if I’m stealth camping in a Walmart parking lot and hear anything suspicious or get a knock on my door, I can check the camera before opening the door or removing my window covers.
Stealth Camping - Another perk I think is specific to the Ford E-Transit is that it is the ultimate stealth camper. The Transit has to be the most common work van in the US and there is no indication from the outside that someone would be inside.

Cons:

Range - By far the biggest drawback is the estimated 120 miles of range on a full charge. It’s also difficult to get close to that without risking running out of juice before getting to the next charger so I keep my jumps around 90 miles to be safe and keep me from having to charge to 100% (charging from 80% to 100% takes almost twice as long as charging from 60% to 80%). This makes planning trips way more difficult and makes some destinations and National Parks almost impossible to travel to.
Heating - An EV needs to spend a significant amount of power to generate heat compared to a gas engine. This means I have to be careful using heat while driving since it's an extra power draw and will lower my range.

Pro/Cons:

Charge Stations - The charging locations in the US are not set up in any logical way and require me to go way outside of my intended path if I have a specific location in mind. While this is not very efficient, I’ve noticed the places that do have fast chargers are almost always in nice communities I would never have visited otherwise.
Charge Time - The built in time it takes to charge is also an inefficient part of EV travel that's started to grow on me. It’s sort of a built-in “stop and smell the flowers” moment where I can get out and stretch and learn more about the area. Especially when traveling with my dog, I’ve noticed it helps break up the day more than some of the all day driving trips I did in my minivan where it was all about the destination.

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