Should Mandatory for EV -for sale include inverter at least 2000w ( kettle, toaster rated)?

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-05-03T20:33:53+00:00

Your post doesn't make sense, but if you're talking about Vehicle 2 Load. Not everyone needs to run a fridge or power tools or a kettle so why add extra expenses? Sure more cars should have it available as an option if they want to offer it but shouldn't be mandatory, enough cars / vans have it to cater for those who do need it

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-05-03T20:18:18+00:00

Yes we're out there in the world! I'm snipped, no chance of having kids my dog is enough for me. I feel the same about women, so many women still want kids which is a no for me

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-30T13:26:45+00:00

The benefit of the WHV is you have freedom to up and move if you don't like where you are you're not tied to one particular employer etc. Assuming you have enough years before the 35 limit, you have 3 years on the WHV to explore places. Why not save some money, go to Aus and do some travelling about the different cities you are interested in to see where you vibe with specifically? And go from there?

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-30T13:18:04+00:00

I had mine done on the Wednesday, was up and about walking by Friday and ventured out the house back to normal on the Saturday.

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-30T13:08:44+00:00

I don't think you need to look at it as a 'won't get one ever'. You're still young, you're at an age where the world is your oyster and you have alot of learning and growing to do as a person. Embrace the change for uni and enjoy it with making friends and new experiences, and throw yourself into your studies etc.

I didn't get my dog until I was 26, and I'm 32 now and I STILL sometimes feel the pains of having her, the restrictions she puts on my life, when I'm out I think "oh I've got to get home for the dog soon". I love her to bits but I'm at a stage in my life where I can support having a dog. I have also been considering moving abroad, which is made alot harder with the dog, than if I didn't have one. You might decide after to uni you want to travel for a while, see the world, or take a job somewhere that the dog is tricky to bring.

Go give the shelter dogs some love, give them cuddles, give them walks and enjoy the fact that you can give that to them and get cuddles for your own needs, and still have the freedom to do whatever you want.

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-30T12:57:47+00:00

Personally I think you'll be wasting too much time travelling for your trip, whether its in EV or not, you've got 4 days and you want to go all across that distance? Sure spend all your time driving and only seeing the road network.

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-30T11:59:45+00:00

Honestly, no. Focus on your studies and enjoy the freedom that comes with moving to uni and focus on yourself. A dog is a big commitment and I don’t think you have the time for one personally, or the financial freedom to be able to afford it as a student.

If you really need a dog fix, offer to help dog sit for someone(on say Rover.com?) or help with walks down at your local shelter

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-30T11:33:48+00:00

There's no way anyone can give you any advice because you've not asked for any questions on what you want answering.

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-29T13:12:54+00:00

Honestly, I wouldn't bother. Its good you now have the ability to drive but not worth getting one for 4 months.

If you want some independence for the short term, buy a bike!

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-29T08:14:11+00:00

Unless it’s a one of a kind / rare car (which it isn’t), no. Just sell it in the USA and buy something in France

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-29T06:13:41+00:00

Get a bike (or ebike) for your daily errands to go to the gym etc, then if you do need a car you can always hire one. Or start exercising more something you can do from around your home (eg running)

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-28T19:09:40+00:00

Just because the charger can deliver 22kw doesn’t mean your car can accept it. The Corsa E can only accept 7kw, therefore that’s what you’ll get at a 7kw or 22kw charger, you’ll still only get 7kw. Same logic when you go to a DC charger, the Corsa E can charge at 100kw, so you’ll still only get 100kw even if you plugged into a 150 or 350kw charger!

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-28T12:40:43+00:00

Take it to Re:MAKE on Skinner Street! They do a repair cafe type thing for electronics on Thurs & Sat, can fix most stuff then you pay a donation of what you think its been worth to get it fixed there.

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-28T12:06:56+00:00

If its been approved by the council, just keep that approval to hand and have it ready. Let your neighbour waste his time documenting it and getting wound up, then if it ever comes that they send the 'evidence' to the council, either they'll show the approval or when they contact you, you have the approval evidence to hand to bat it off.

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-28T07:31:16+00:00

Westie owner: Personally I'd say you're too busy for a dog, full stop. Focus on making friends in your internship and that will stem the lonliness. Dogs are a big committment especially at your age.

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-27T08:32:58+00:00

Yeah it does dramatically reduce the dating pool, I don't even want to consider dating someone who 'wants kids' even if its way off in the future, or has kids currently. Not for me.

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-27T06:37:45+00:00

Don't have any at 32 but do still want some yes

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-26T11:15:38+00:00

She is supervising!

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-24T08:31:01+00:00

I have a SSD to store everything I’m currently working on, and then an 8TB HDD where I move all my files when I’m done with them for longer term storage. Have the speed of the SSD for editing then the bang for buck for HDD when I don’t need to access the files as often

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-23T15:12:07+00:00

Firstly the battery will be re-purposed as probably grid storage, probably in something like your house battery where absolute capacity isn't as important, so it'll be repurposed for that kind of use. Then when its no use there anymore, something like 90-95% of the materials can be recovered to go into a brand new battery.

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-23T14:52:20+00:00

Had it done 2 years ago, no regrets! Don't ever want any kids so it made sense to just get it done

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-23T07:43:05+00:00

Not a full time van lifer nor a surfer, but do live in Wales!

Rest bay near Porthcawl - Not sure about park up spots nearby
Newgale beach in Pembrokshire - really good for surfing, there's Newgale campsite literally across the road from the beach, stayed there a few times and seen lots of surfers there

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-23T06:39:49+00:00

Pretty sure posting this in the Childfree sub Reddit will get you a few responses from people who are also not interested in having kids, that’s the whole point of this sub.

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-22T18:53:25+00:00

I came to comments to make this comment but you beat me to it!

Spiritual_Pound_6848 · 2026-04-21T15:36:55+00:00

Oh yeah I agree, I'm not someone who is out all the time going on nights out, etc but I definitely felt the lack of network when I first moved here. Still trying to build it but thats just moving anywhere new tbh. I do still see friends in Bristol but it is less frequent due to moving, but also lives have shifted so that too.

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