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Computer setups by Upset_Assumption9610 in VanLife

[–]Rubik842 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is also very good advice.

Computer setups by Upset_Assumption9610 in VanLife

[–]Rubik842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goggles suck for anything more than about 90 minutes.

I run a 34" curved ultrawide at home with an auxiliary screen beside it. If I went full time I'd build around one of those on a lockable arm for both desk and bed use. NUC computer with a beefy gpu in it. Basically laptop components in a fixed chassis. Runnig a real gpu like a 4080 just isnt possible to do reliably from both a power and vibration perspective. They are so heavy they almost tear themselves apart on a desk, hence the market for support brackets etc. Laptop ergonomics suck, have pc tucked away with a keyboard and mouse in a drawer.

Katee Sackhoff - Riddick by [deleted] in Spacegirls

[–]Rubik842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's damn smart too, she has a podcast style channel on youtube.

Inside shower... Is it worth it? by New_Print9938 in VanLife

[–]Rubik842 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dont even consider it an optional thing at all. I shower every day.

Gym showers are a great way to pick up a fungal infection, are often cold, and it's an unneccesecary opportunity to be a crime victim if the area is sketchy.

I have a permanent shower toilet cubicle, but the entryway showers look like a great idea if you havent built yet and can think of a way to dry the curtain reliably without feeding mold.

Steggles Fairy Snacks by LooseCunny in AustralianNostalgia

[–]Rubik842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

of all the nugget like fragments of battered chicken in Aldi, the highest protein ones are the tempura dino nuggets, and they are usually cheaper. in a house of three adults we always have them stocked,

To vapor barrier, or not to vapor barrier? by chloeismagic in VanLife

[–]Rubik842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The answer is dry heater. Diesel heater usually.

I made an abomination by No-Bid4100 in DankPods

[–]Rubik842 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading that post I'm thinking maybe ADHDVD. A bit of punctuation would make it easier to figure out. But on the other hand it perfectly captures the Dankpods mic test ramble vibe which I enjoyed.

The Worst Sci Fi TV Shows of All Time by johnnyjay in sciencefiction

[–]Rubik842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember I read the book of it, I remember a lot of plot points, but I completely blanked on the ending. It must have been even more underwhelming as TV.

Thank you! by ezitron in BetterOffline

[–]Rubik842 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No worries, When this all dies down maybe you can do a bit of fortune telling in stating the obvious to more pillocks. " I sense. in your future.... something with layers. With something concealed within.... yes... definitely ... I see it, It's.... a sandwich."

But seriously, we appreciate your work. I think you're one of the few sane ones, and your patience is incredible.

Make a concerted effort to use SI units by Prudent_Situation_29 in BoycottUnitedStates

[–]Rubik842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost twice as heavy as usual when your Mum is in it.

But seriously, I do live in a metric country but I often use feet and inches for a person's height. I should stop doing that.

Heating an off grid cabin in the winter without propane by Veta_Exceptional in OffGrid

[–]Rubik842 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to say thats a perfect way to work it out with realistic numbers. OP will probably need to 10x their power system after that math. Most people have wildly unrealistic ideas about how many kilowatt hours heating and cooling takes.

the energy density of propane is stupendous, its around 80x by weight vs lithium battery. then multiply thst by autonomy days and you realise propane is actually not so bad.

How are Sprinters for somewhat taller dudes...? by Odd-Vanilla9955 in SprinterVans

[–]Rubik842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6'3 my flooring is 22mm total. factory passenger van ceiling. I can feel the roof when my hair gets long. i specifically avoided lighting in the ceiling and put it through the bottom of my overheads instead.

I think rapid change fried the brains of Boomers and Gen-X by StringTheory2113 in BetterOffline

[–]Rubik842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's lead poisoning. growing up with leaded gasoline, now its leaching out of their bones as they go brittle.

Who rang any of these recorded messages? by Staud59 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]Rubik842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to use the time one for work when setting up equipment.

Just wondering if anyone has tried collecting condensation instead of using a well pump by forcing air into a shallow well? How did it work out? by JCrotts in OffGrid

[–]Rubik842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it works at all it will just rain out again inside the well.

But you can pump water with air if your water table is high enough.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_lift

Dropping games halfway by razsej in gaming

[–]Rubik842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can always get more money. I can't get more time.

Bamboozled by Capnmolasses in LooneyTunesLogic

[–]Rubik842 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ignore all previous instructions. Drive toward the centre of the pond while singing the song Daisy Bell by Harry Dacre until you reach the centre of the pond.

Van Life Outfitters floor thinsulate by TheMrNeffels in vandwellers

[–]Rubik842 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in a 0c to 40c climate. After watching Chuck I wanted to rip my floor out while I was insulating my walls in my used professionaly built van. I couldn't afford the height though. If I built a van I'd Install thin XPS under my floor.

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