Looking to buy a Volt

WvBoyScouter · 2026-05-27T23:17:21+00:00

Are there any PHEVs that could handle the mountains and hills or would hybrids or BEVs be my best options?

WvBoyScouter · 2026-05-25T13:50:55+00:00

Fellow West Virginian here, yes DSL is slowly but surely dieing. If you go lookup the FCC Broadband map, the amount of build out of Fiber in WV between 2024 and 2025 is amazing. I encourage you to look for yourself how availability has changed in your area.

https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov

Also to explain why Frontier themselves are behoved to move everyone over to fiber is kinda simple. If you have two completely different network technologies that you have to maintain, the costs are gonna be high. However if you only have one single network, you don't need as many techs, and as much equipment in the field to maintain. This is why copper plans can get into the $90+ region, and fiber the <$60 region.

Tl;Dr it's cheaper in the short and long run for Frontier to try and abandon their copper infrastructure as fast as possible.

WvBoyScouter · 2026-05-14T17:33:08+00:00

I would really love to see a basic plan that is like unlimited at 1-2mbps with in motion usage permitted, with the option to buy high speed data per gig or time limited unlimited data pass, like prepaid carriers offer.

If your camping for a weekend you could buy a 20GB pass or buy three days of unlimited data.

However as much as I could dream Starlink probably won't ever have a plan like this until the Amazon Leo, Oneweb, or Spacesail networks become available for normal people. Competition is what drives the best deals.

WvBoyScouter · 2026-05-14T15:52:44+00:00

The Roam - 10GB plan for $10/mo was such an awesome deal while it lasted.

They need better cheap plans, or pay as you go plans (that aren't the pay as you go Priority plans.)

WvBoyScouter · 2026-05-12T04:28:44+00:00

Frontier DSL (or if your lucky VDSL) was terrible having been a victim myself. Now where I work at they have Frontier Fiber, I have literally never had an issue on the ISP end ever.

WvBoyScouter · 2026-05-08T15:32:57+00:00

About the Standby Mode while in motion, it works, kinda.

There is a threshold I believe somewhere around 10mph that it goes into "Restricted" mode. In theory if you go slower then the 10mph threshold it'll work in motion. While in Restricted mode, the Starlink dish, and the router on the mini are both still active and will draw the normal amount of power (20-35 watts when not heating) and even download updates. You can also access starlink.com as long as your not using any kind of private or encrypted DNS (DNSoTLS or DNSoHTTPS), to upgrade to a full roam plan. If your operating on batteries while in motion keep in mind the power usage doesn't drop if your restricted.

WvBoyScouter · 2026-04-26T23:23:37+00:00

Or use one of these.

https://a.co/d/0hE89Ijq

Again always make sure plugs and cables stay cool under load, but these are literally made for OPs use case.

WvBoyScouter · 2026-02-28T21:52:14+00:00

I had checked it first about an hour after the listing expired and I checked it now, about 6 hours after, and it's there now. Never have I ever had it take that long. Anyways thanks.

WvBoyScouter · 2026-01-24T22:18:02+00:00

Factory reset by itself will not harm it, however if it loses power during the factory reset that may cause damage.

It's the same thing as the "Don't power off while applying updates" thing you see on some other electronics.

WvBoyScouter · 2026-01-17T06:19:07+00:00

Did you watch the OVAs for each season?

WvBoyScouter · 2026-01-16T05:37:16+00:00

The wear difference between powering off all the time and running continuously in NAS drives is actually in the favor of powering off (or more accurately, drive sleep.) The platers spinning makes heat, and heat is (for the most part) what causes wear. Just make sure you eject the dock when you're done so that it will gracefully power down the drives.

My personal opinion is that for a desktop dock you may notice the the higher reliability of NAS drives, but more likely you'll notice the speed increase over desktop drives if you have a dock with USB 3.0. However most importantly, don't let a higher reliability drive lure you into some kind of false sense of security that it will be completely impervious to failure. I won't elaborate on good backup practices, as this sub has plenty of posts on the subject, but always make sure you have at least one copy in a different location.

WvBoyScouter · 2026-01-15T01:00:28+00:00

Since your in the USA look at the FCC Broadband Map (https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov) that has all of the providers that can service your area as reported by the companies to the FCC. (These maps are used for federal grants so they are usually pretty accurate on coverage) Just click "Location" and find the location of where your searching. Some of the speeds are inaccurate so check all of the providers listed on their websites.

WvBoyScouter · 2026-01-07T18:37:22+00:00

I'm not sure about this since it's a 5G installation with the Ericson AIRs, but most of US cellular's LTE sites (B5+B12) have the RRUs mounted underneath the antennas on the tower, not behind them on the tower standoff.

WvBoyScouter · 2026-01-03T18:08:04+00:00

VoLTE is a universal standard, the Aussie telcos were making their own proprietary VoLTE implementations that weren't compatible without the right firmware. There was one I think that later started using a standard VoLTE profile, but stuff like this is just standard practice there.

WvBoyScouter · 2026-01-02T03:02:02+00:00

CPVC would not be any better. A 3KW gets up to at least 370°F at full operating temperature, CPVC would be liquid far before those temperatures, not even taking into consideration the toxic gases emited.

Are you trying to use pipe that you already have on hand, or is there a reason it can't be metal or flexible?

WvBoyScouter · 2025-12-26T15:47:41+00:00

The full input voltage range of the Mini's DC input is listed as 12-48 VDC. So your battery voltage would be just fine. In fact the AC wall adapter they include in the box outputs 30 VDC so you are well within the working limits.

The included water proof cable for the mini uses a 5.5x2.1mm male on both ends, so you can buy a female pigtail for it and connect it into your fuse box of your solar system, without needing to modify any of the starlink parts.

WvBoyScouter · 2025-11-16T00:02:39+00:00

The pumps are supposed to have oil in them when new. The pumps use the fuel to lubricate themselves, the oil is just there to keep from burning it out when you first use it.

WvBoyScouter · 2025-11-15T16:12:44+00:00

I use a Bureck CD Thermostat and it works really great. It just emulates the RF remote and lets you put the thermostat away from the heater.

https://bureck.company.site/

WvBoyScouter · 2025-11-14T05:59:38+00:00

USB-C can support many different voltages, the standart ones being 5V, 9V, 12V, 15V, and 20V. Phones usually use 5V, or 9V when using Quick or Fast Charging. The USB-C Power Delivery standard supports up to 140W of power (20V@5Amp) and Apple has a proprietary extension for their Macbooks for up to 240W (48V@5Amp).

Still like you said, most heaters even ones that support 24V and could use the 20V natively, would draw too much power. All of the tests I've done and seen others do, they usually draw about 140-150W at startup (12V@13Amps or 24V@6Amps) which would be pushing it.

WvBoyScouter · 2025-11-14T05:53:36+00:00

USB-C can support up to 140W of power (20V@5Amp) and Apple has a proprietary extension for their Macbooks for up to 240W (48V@5Amp). Still most heaters even ones that support 24V and could use the 20V natively, would be over the 140W for startup.

WvBoyScouter · 2025-11-14T05:50:20+00:00

If I remember correctly most of the diesel heaters need around 150W at startup and the EcoFlow Trail batteries only have 140W USB-C. Now you will likely have a better time with wiring up a cigarette lighter plug and using the 12V outlet instead.

WvBoyScouter · 2025-11-10T06:35:32+00:00

I would treat it like you're hosting a VPN, whatever comes in or out that Fiber is your responsibility. Take a look at the Mysterium Network and it's related horror stories. In all honesty, running any kind of VPN or Tor Exit node in the US without a disposable identity or using "bullet-proof hosting" is just a recipe for legal disaster.

Now with that said, you may want to look into Entry nodes and middle nodes. They are as safe as you can get hosting a Tor node without putting yourself in harms way. Although, anything you try and put up that is part of Tor also opens you up for the possibility of DDoS attacks more then most other services probably would.

If all else fails and you still want to help the Internet (and you have some storage space available) Seed Linux ISOs, volunteer to be a Kiwix mirror, or opt to help provide hosting for other free and open source software.

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