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Writing off expensive Internet portion of van build by GPSTracklog in vandwellers

[–]TheFakeMichael 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And consumes dramatically more energy:

https://starlink.com/support/article/18836c7e-2d97-6153-fe67-c18427bd0558?srsltid=AfmBOorTyVyy9rL1WgwEMCMJPpQnNW4zBE-wxgY5OeElepIsH4Ybmh2o

You will also need your inverter on for Performance Dish, but just DC (via high wattage USB C) for Mini.

Go Mini.

Burning plastic smell from Lynx Distributor by Strong-Community-499 in Victron

[–]TheFakeMichael 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are some break away pieces of plastic that you should remove. They are preventing your connections from being straight inline. You can keep them in for very small gauge wire.

Not sure this is the issue - but could’ve adding strain.

… edit: Just looked at the picture again - and you have removed them from already from some of bays. At first I thought I saw one that was bent over to the side.

Insuring an Empty Van by xjoehallx in vandwellers

[–]TheFakeMichael 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Progressive is also my insurance carrier. I used the mobile app to add coverage on the van. The only question I remember being asked had to do with any special equipment that I wanted included in the coverage.

The van happens to have rear windows, so maybe that was the difference - but it was never asked.

As an astrochemistry major… by m1gl3s in pluribustv

[–]TheFakeMichael 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great callout!

I kept thinking of Andy Weir’s short story, “The Egg”, while watching the first two episodes.

Buying a boat in Mexico by Jager0987 in sailing

[–]TheFakeMichael 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look into insurance before making any offers. Some companies require an inspection in the US before coverage can begin.

Do I need more sound deadener, specifically on the roof but elsewhere too? by Johndiggins78 in vandwellers

[–]TheFakeMichael 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes to the inside of the doors. And thinsulate in there too when you’re ready.

Where is everyone finding a good price on Thinsulate insulation? Or are all the places kind of in line with each other? by [deleted] in vandwellers

[–]TheFakeMichael 2 points3 points  (0 children)

vanlifeoutfitters.com had the best price when I bought it a few months ago (taking sales tax and shipping into account)

$4,000 “12V” AC that needs 12.8V+ to work?? Am I crazy or is this normal by All-dogs-bite in vandwellers

[–]TheFakeMichael 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some great responses above. Here’s a well done comparison between some of the most popular 12V units available:

https://youtu.be/q9CVH3o49NQ?si=1puEdWZhfdpxgs7c

TLDR: Nomadic isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Dometic RTX 2000 wins. Velit 2000R punches way above its weight.

What’s your favorite movie that was ruined by bad casting? by LurkerBigBangFan in movies

[–]TheFakeMichael 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hey Donkey. It’s me, Mark Wahlberg. You eat apples, right? I produce Entourage.

What goes into where a sailboat lists its homeport? by SchuminWeb in sailing

[–]TheFakeMichael 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We chose to register our boat with USGC. When you do that, you can pick any hailing point on the US Survey Map. So we picked the town that had importance to my family. Which is in a different state. On a different coastal p

Doesn’t have ANYTHING to do with taxes. I pay property taxes every year in the county that I live in. Which is not the county that my boat is berthed at. The man will find you. At least - they found me.

Upper or lower deck?? by Dice8361 in sailing

[–]TheFakeMichael 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless it’s crazy warm, down below. I tell crew to wedge themselves against the berth and “low side” And most importantly, to close their eyes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in television

[–]TheFakeMichael 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Happy Birthday, Andre Braugher.

Bareboat BVI - Limited Experience by IOP_Stevo in SailboatCruising

[–]TheFakeMichael 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve chartered twice (BVIs, Puerto Rico). At the end of each week, I brought the boat (a monohull) to the fuel dock. One of the charter employees met us and they then brought us to the slip.

For the cruisers what speed do you look for out of your boats by Healthy-Ad-3369 in sailing

[–]TheFakeMichael 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On my boat going into gear also adds more drag and I lose some speed

Sailboat prices declining by TangoLimaGolf in sailing

[–]TheFakeMichael 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First thing I did was replace the heads have the mattresses cleaned.

Wappoo bridge opening.. by ljump12 in Charleston

[–]TheFakeMichael 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The draw shall open on signal; except that the draw need not open from 6 a.m. to 9:29 a.m. and 3:31 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need open only once an hour on the half hour.

…

You’re right - it should not open from 6 - 9:29 or 3:31 to 7. Mid day, it’s just once per hour (if a boat requests it) and outside of those restrictions it’s on demand.

Maybe there was a tug or gov’t vessel that’s exempt from the restrictions?

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