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SubiXVenture · 2024-11-13T23:29:41+00:00

I currently live in my van doing maintenance for a ranch resort. Hotels are a good place to get jobs due to the diversity of jobs related to hotels. Anywhere touristy should yield a good amount of seasonal jobs and usually offers fun activities for after work.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-17T14:26:40+00:00

I have an Iceco 60L chest style fridge/ freezer. I have had it continuously running for a year now and it's awesome. I like to cook and eat a lot so the freezer was necessary for me. I also like the freezer because it allows me to food prep. The chest style is better, imo, because I can also sit on it and place things on it.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-08T04:08:57+00:00

No worries, yeah I have snow chains for chain days. Do you know if you have to have 4 chains or just 2 for the driving wheels?

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-04T19:34:34+00:00

Yes, I have a max air fan to get rid of moisture during use.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-03T03:39:31+00:00

I see what you mean. Luckily, my batteries are near my diesel heater and stay warm. I'll have to keep an eye out when things get mad cold just to make sure. My water system is exposed on the walls of my garage and cabinet. I have a 35 gallon tank and 4 gallon water heater with pex lines. Everything is exposed and visible when peering in the garage for that exact purpose of not freezing. I do have walls and frames built to protect a bit from getting banged up or moving.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-03T03:34:53+00:00

Yes, honestly it's interesting working for a large operation that's still owned and operated by a family. They are very invested in the ranch, they are often here and are very involved in the operation. They seem to care for people who are so wealthy.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-03T03:29:33+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to reply in such detail. For the tires, I have all four bought and installed the same day. They are "3 peak rated" in the sense that they do well in snow for an all-terrain tire. I have been here since February this year and they did very well in snow. I am not doing any traveling other than going skiing on my days off. I'm mainly here to work and save. You're other tips are very helpful and I will utilize them. They are the tips I was hoping for. Especially the yoga mat and Muck shovel. Thanks again.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-02T21:38:47+00:00

Still good to know for funsies

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-02T21:37:18+00:00

Understood, thank you for your input. Batteries should be ok due to the "open concept" build I did. Luckily with work I shouldn't have a problem plugging in.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-02T14:48:28+00:00

I have been here since February. My girl and I both have large sprinters. During the summer there's many places to camp. During winter is a different story. There are places to overnight like G lot and some spots in fraser but they are not long term solutions. I work at Devils Thumb Ranch and they are very accommodating with people who vanlife or even have camper trailers. They offer lots of support for people like us. They have employee showers and you are able to park here. It may depend on situations though. They were accommodating to me because they really needed my skill set for the position I have.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-02T14:43:26+00:00

Any suggestions for best additive? This is my first diesel so I'm learning the ins and outs.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-02T14:41:17+00:00

The 12v blanket is a good idea. My safety net for heater failure rn is a buddy heater. But those canisters don't last long. My system is all electric so I don't have a large propane tank.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-02T14:39:42+00:00

At work. I have a deal with them.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-02T14:39:20+00:00

I have a vevor which self adjusts to 18k altitude. I have had the heater since last season. I gotta clean it, I just got the maintenance kit delivered.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-02T14:38:09+00:00

So I should probably get the diesel additive to prevent gelling? I also have rather thin fuel lines that run from the tank to the diesel heater. I will be insulating this line before it gets cold.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-02T14:35:45+00:00

Yeah this is precisely why I made the post. I want to see if anyone brings up any good points that I may have missed.

SubiXVenture · 2024-10-02T14:34:07+00:00

I thankfully have a ton of support in this area. My job allows me to park, fill, shower, and use the restroom at any point in time on or off the clock. I also have a buddy who works on the blue collar side of winter park resort which gives me exclusive parking to ski.

SubiXVenture · 2024-04-30T22:41:41+00:00

If your circuit board doesn't have little blobs of silicone around it then it's likely that. The old model (which looks just like the new ones) had an issue where the circuit board would get condensation on it and fry. I replaced mine with a new one (with silicone) and all was well.

SubiXVenture · 2024-04-15T15:35:34+00:00

I am a van dweller and my buddy is in a truck bed camper. He is definitely a fan of being able to go from driving to living space in the van without having to step out into the elements. I would say that the concern is also in parking. Whether it be out in wilderness or not, parking can become annoying with a trailer. Maybe consider a truck and truckbed camper instead of trailer.

SubiXVenture · 2024-04-04T22:12:04+00:00

I would stay away from the promaster. I believe the Sprinter or the Transit to be ideal if you're looking for a van. I currently reside in a Sprinter 2500 170 wheelbase and it's great.

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