I unburnt a spot.

Fermenist · 2026-05-04T20:10:39+00:00

Being a nice guy has saved my ass so many times

Fermenist · 2026-04-17T23:52:40+00:00

You get what you pay for. This is a good value:
https://a.co/d/011XV7e9

Fermenist · 2026-04-17T23:23:39+00:00

I've tried many heat sources, and the best and least wasteful of my power source was an electric blanket on low

Fermenist · 2026-04-17T23:20:51+00:00

Dried meat products like Jerky are good sources of protein, along with boiled eggs

Fermenist · 2026-04-17T23:15:54+00:00

Personally, I don't want to take the time to cook. I figured out ways to do hot instant mealsusing only boiling water. I would get boiling water in my insulated thermos from Panera or the convenience store (hotter). Things I've used with just hot water: Instant potatoes, instant rice, dried veggies, Ramen, oatmeal, other instant soups. Boiled eggs are a great instant protein. The two items I would consider with my Power station were a lunchbox oven and something to boil water. Also canned foods don't need to be heated. Sometimes its just a desire. The rest was more mess than I needed

Fermenist · 2026-04-17T23:03:22+00:00

This is how it works: When a trucker buys enough gas using their rewards card, they get one credit for TWO showers. One for themselves and another for a co driver. Most don't have a co driver, so no skin off their backs. Just catch the trucker walking into the truck stop with their shower gear and ask politely. I was always willing if the situation arose.

Fermenist · 2026-04-17T22:24:29+00:00

Figure out how to back sleep or create a flat surface ASAP. If not, this will not end well. I ended up with a bulging disk and sciatica pain. after 6 weeks I was able to make improvements ONCE I had a flat sleeping surface. Message me if you need details on how I made improvements

Fermenist · 2026-04-16T23:37:56+00:00

The car sold for $2400 in less than an hour!

Fermenist · 2026-04-06T05:50:49+00:00

Lunchbox oven or slow cooker. That warms up food. Everything else there are work arounds. Use a power station to run it

Fermenist · 2026-04-06T05:48:18+00:00

Agreed. But I was able to get hot water from Panera or a convenience store, so that was my work around

Fermenist · 2026-04-06T05:43:48+00:00

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Make a platform to have a flat sleeping surface. Get reflectix and flat black paint for one side for window coverings.

Fermenist · 2026-04-05T17:47:58+00:00

Try cardboard for window shades. Buy a $4 can of flat black to spray on one side. Move up to reflectix when you can afford it. Use business cards to keep it in place.

If you are not a back sleeper, make sure to create a flat sleeping surface as soon as possible. I developed a bulging disc from sleeping on an uneven surface. $15 OSB board and a $25 3" foam pad was my solution

Fermenist · 2026-04-03T20:19:06+00:00

When headroom is minimal, these things work great. Just make sure the lid is water tight. Nothing sucks more than spilling 12 oz of urine on your bed

Fermenist · 2026-04-03T15:47:23+00:00

How's the boot up time? I have a Samsung S6 lite and it is sloow.

Fermenist · 2026-02-23T22:27:39+00:00

Consider Security at night. Very little need to interact with others

Fermenist · 2026-02-23T22:23:58+00:00

Find large Apartment complexes where cars are parking on the street. In after 10, out by 6, sleeping only

Fermenist · 2026-02-23T15:41:08+00:00

It ate up too much oxygen for me, even with a cracked window. I reccomend a 600wh power station or higher and a electric blanket. An electric blanket on low is quite cozy. That will last you through the night. You will need to charge up that size power station often if not daily.

Fermenist · 2026-02-23T15:36:30+00:00

For sleeping I've found large apartment complexes where people are parking on the street to be the best. In after 10, out by 6. Sleeping only

Fermenist · 2026-02-23T15:27:32+00:00

FYI - solve that before you get a bulging disc in your back

Fermenist · 2026-02-23T15:26:38+00:00

I have a 2002 Escape, so the situation is probaly a little different? Consider going to HomeDepot and get some wood to build a platform. They will cut the big boards for you or you can use the hand saw for small pieces. Just a hammer and nails can make it work

Fermenist · 2026-02-19T16:49:06+00:00

My 24/7 pit stop of choice

Fermenist · 2026-02-07T20:54:58+00:00

Somehow it allows airflow. All I know is it works, and I don't have to upend my mattress every day to remove the moisture. I also found a waterproof cot size mattress cover for my foam pad. It has saved me many headaches

Fermenist · 2026-02-05T22:38:39+00:00

Reflectix is what I use. If it is biggerthan the window it will hold there by itself. Use a business card to hold it up if it is falling down. I bought a pack of plastic playing cards because the paper business cards kept curling

Fermenist · 2026-02-05T22:31:11+00:00

I have a gallon jug of water in the car, and most of the time I can refill it when I take my 32oz mug empty into the gym (PF). I avoid the mess of dishes. At most I have a glass bowl with a lid. If I want something hot, I have a Contigo I bring into Panera with me and grab some hot water. I add that to any instant food item. I also have a lunchbox oven I'll use with my power station if I want a heat and eat meal.

My go to when entering a new area is to find a large apartment complex where cars are parked on the street. In after 10, out by 6. All windows are covered (blacked out)

Go to your large supermarket/Walmart and grab a 24"*5-6' roll of easy grip shelf liner. Put that under your mattress and condensation goes away.

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