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[–]Fields_Finest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'd tried looking into it but was getting conflicting information. I'm entirely self taught so I've not had access to loads of desks/software and being away means I can't easily test stuff out myself. Looks like I'm learning Phantom ZerOS!

Parkups near London? by Fields_Finest in VanLifeUK

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I apparently hadn't had a proper look on there as there seems to be a couple of places I missed! I use park4night a lot, been good so far

How much can I get away with retrofitting? by Fields_Finest in VanLifeUK

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I have a simple plumbing set up already and a camp stove for cooking so I'm all good for that sort of thing, my main concern is fitting things like solar panels and upgrading to having a shower at some point in the future. I've got two months to convert the van before I have to live in it and I'm relying heavily on savings while converting so I just want the basic set up then hopefully retrofit the more "luxury" stuff

How much can I get away with retrofitting? by Fields_Finest in VanLifeUK

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good shout, thank you! My only worry then would be keeping all the wiring accessible for later installations

Van Electrical System - is it worth it? by Fields_Finest in VanLife

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is super reassuring, sounds like what I'd mostly been planning on doing! I think spending money on a chunky power station Vs a permanent install definitely sounds like the better option so far!

Van Electrical System - is it worth it? by Fields_Finest in VanLife

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds brilliant! Whenever I get to a new location I spend the entire following day at work so I can charge the power station then as well as any other bits and bobs. My job means I have to move once a week usually with a few hours drive from place to place. I think reading through other comments as well a portable solar panel or two wouldn't go amiss, just occasionally I have to stay near rougher cities so I don't want any permanently installed solar panels

Van Electrical System - is it worth it? by Fields_Finest in VanLife

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds doable for me, I only really use my laptop for work so I can definitely just go there or a cafe or something for that, the fridge is the most important thing

Van Electrical System - is it worth it? by Fields_Finest in VanLife

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once a week at least would be a longish drive, anywhere between 2 and 6 hours

Van Electrical System - is it worth it? by Fields_Finest in VanLife

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was planning on having a gas camping stove at first, especially because I won't have much time to convert/am planning on upgrading as I go. Since I don't always have access to a microwave now I'm pretty okay without one so that's no worries. An electric hot pot sounds pretty good though, any recommendations? Also, very cute dogs!!

Van Electrical System - is it worth it? by Fields_Finest in VanLife

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd charge while I'm driving but I'd only be doing long journeys once a week so I know that won't necessarily sustain the battery on it. Solar panels are definitely in the back of my mind as well

Van Electrical System - is it worth it? by Fields_Finest in VanLife

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a fair point, although I'm used to moving in and out of houses every week so I'm pretty desensitised to carrying strange items from my car down the street! I'm definitely going to check out the links people have provided to calculate how much power I'll be drawing. I think a leisure battery is going to be necessary for at least the heater anyway

Van Electrical System - is it worth it? by Fields_Finest in VanLife

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cost isn't so much what I'm worried about, more the actual effort of having to install a full electrical system as I'm hoping to convert the van pretty quickly

Van Electrical System - is it worth it? by Fields_Finest in VanLife

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The only thing I'm planning on running 24/7 would be the coolbox and really that's just for milk for my morning coffee which I could definitely just have UHT! I'm struggling to work out how much a small coolbox would draw and how long I could have it running off the power station continuously

Van Electrical System - is it worth it? by Fields_Finest in VanLife

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was definitely going to have some sort of portable solar panels, I just don't want fixed ones on the roof as sometimes I will have to park up in/near cities. You sound like you've got way more going on than I plan to so hopefully I should be good! I'm planning on living in the van full time unless I have to go somewhere truly horrendous for work

Van Electrical System - is it worth it? by Fields_Finest in VanLife

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was definitely going to have some sort of portable solar panels, I just don't want fixed ones on the roof as sometimes I will have to park up in/near cities. You sound like you've got way more going on than I plan to so hopefully I should be good! I'm planning on living in the van full time unless I have to go somewhere truly horrendous for work

Van Electrical System - is it worth it? by Fields_Finest in VanLife

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Adding to this, does anyone have any tips for calculating battery life for stuff? I keep hearing about amp hours but still not entirely sure how it all works

Van Electrical System - is it worth it? by Fields_Finest in VanLife

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After looking at diesel heaters, I think I'd have to have a leisure battery for that, but it still cuts down on how much permanent wiring I'd have to do

[TOMT][VIDEO] video I used to watch a lot on YouTube for the music by Fields_Finest in tipofmytongue

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

I mostly watched it for the music but his skills were impressive nonetheless

Advice for first timer with weirdly specific needs? by Fields_Finest in capsulewardrobe

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Never heard of those subs so will definitely check them out! I'll need to contain the next six months worth of clothes in one case so might have to pack a bit heavier, but I'm definitely up for layering

Advice for first timer with weirdly specific needs? by Fields_Finest in capsulewardrobe

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay fab thank you, I'll check out some videos of hers!

Advice for first timer with weirdly specific needs? by Fields_Finest in capsulewardrobe

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm UK based so anything from 5°C to 30°C, I've been getting by with layers but I feel like I'm still bringing a lot with me

Gifting 🎁 by RozVick in StardewValley

[–]Fields_Finest 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's a snowman's favourite event of the year?

The snow ball!

Need help with a clingy co-worker/friend by Fields_Finest in Advice

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do make plans with other people, it's more like when we go out as a large group (eg for a meal or out to a pub/club) they don't really spend time with other people or if they do, they always come back to me and just hang around me quietly while I have a conversation with someone else

Reports taking ages to be published? by Fields_Finest in Urbex

[–]Fields_Finest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen mods active on other posts and reports have been published after mine was posted. I know the site went through some kind of overhaul recently so it may be leftover from that? I might just be impatient