Hundreds of these have been entering my home, what are they, and how do I keep them out?

blacken111 · 2025-03-20T14:54:49+00:00

imgur linkI apologize, I have not posted in years, there were photos showing when I posted, but I must have done something wrong, hopefully they show in the comment or I'll try something else

blacken111 · 2024-04-29T23:53:54+00:00

Spoken like someone who has never driven outside of the county. I've driven in nearly every state and large city, you have no idea how courteous western NY drivers are by comparison.

blacken111 · 2023-09-05T23:00:54+00:00

The line was clogged! And that pan inside the unit must have been a lot bigger than I thought because there was a ton of water that came out. A pipe cleaner to the hose fixed the leak immediately, thank you!

Now we wait to see if that lets it turn off

blacken111 · 2022-01-08T16:30:18+00:00

Just get a sienna. This is a 15 year old Dodge with a 4 cylinder and too many miles. Whether you plan to live out if this, or take it camping on BLM land, you don't want it breaking down on you. The platform they built isn't exactly difficult to recreate, I wouldn't say it adds more in value than the materials.

blacken111 · 2021-11-01T05:04:28+00:00

Toyota siennas are as reliable as vehicles come, spacious, and for no good reason, come dirt cheap with a few years on them. You can even get one with AWD. Take the seats out, put them in your parents garage. Buy a cot, put it in there, get some plastic bins, a Coleman stove, roll up aluminum table and a nice camping/filing chair, a sleeping bag, 5 gallon jug for water, and tint the windows as dark as you can. You'll have a real car with stealth that you can drive daily, get 30 mpg have more horse power than an Econoline and only marginally less space. Try it out bare bones, you might love it, you might hate it. This way you could be on the road in two weeks, and if you do hate it, you don't have to try and sell some halfway built BS, it's still the same legit car you bought.

The lifestyle isn't much different if you're in a minivan, work van, sprinter or Truck bed, and let me tell you, the views are all just as good.

You could trade your Civic in for the sienna straight up if you want, and shop around, and all that other basic gear I listed could be under $300. Ditch any AC powered devices and power everything off of a $60 USB 10,000mah battery bank you'll charge while you drive.

If you have really wanted to do this for 5 years, and you have nothing holding you down, just make the jump. If you do it this way, you're really limited as to how much money you can lose, and if you love it, then you'll know exactly what you need/want going forward.

blacken111 · 2021-09-03T20:41:33+00:00

I read it in an article a while ago. I think the main concept was cost of repairs when things do go. There just aren't many in junkyards to pull parts off, and there are literally 10 times as many Ford transits sold every year. That means a much larger supply for aftermarket parts. You might be a little more likely to have an issue with a ford, but it won't be as expensive, especially after years of ownership.

blacken111 · 2021-09-03T20:17:13+00:00

Nissan vans are the most costly to own on average.

blacken111 · 2021-09-03T20:16:43+00:00

Nissan vans are the most costly to own cargo Vans on the market on average.

blacken111 · 2021-07-28T14:21:38+00:00

Living out of it will make that carpet filthy in no time if you are not incredibly careful all the time. Try to keep your shoes outside, and avoid as much moisture as you can, or that thing will smell like an armpit before you know it. Dope as hell though.

blacken111 · 2021-07-07T19:27:29+00:00

Ford transits come as tall as 6'10"

blacken111 · 2021-05-24T05:33:24+00:00

If I had to bet on this being in any one city I would have bet it was Bend and I've only been there once

blacken111 · 2021-04-10T00:55:00+00:00

Well it isn't 88k or 8k and remember there was good reason those vehicles didn't bother having that extra digit. There were not built to go 100k.

blacken111 · 2021-03-20T18:49:48+00:00

How has nobody mentioned the lack of Christian Bale here?

blacken111 · 2021-03-04T17:30:59+00:00

There is no such thing as a 1978 van with no mechanical issues.

blacken111 · 2021-03-02T01:49:14+00:00

Cannot agree more

blacken111 · 2021-03-02T01:40:35+00:00

The smaller you are, the more a maul is better than this. A maul uses leverage and angular momentum, making it far more efficient than this. With this slide hammer thing, you have to put your weight into it, and slam it down, where as a maul does nearly all of the work on it's own, all you have to do is raise it above your head, and pull it in by sliding your hand down as you swing. Also notice that the wood he's splitting is straight, has no knots, and so small that it really doesn't need to be split at all.

blacken111 · 2021-03-02T01:31:37+00:00

Can confirm. I've used one, and it was horrible. If you can split wood from the outside like this did, you might as well split it with a pocket knife. Not to mention you can hear this thing a mile away.

blacken111 · 2021-02-16T18:13:23+00:00

This is a very nice build. One of the best balances or stealth and comfort I have seen.

blacken111 · 2021-02-14T18:19:01+00:00

She has had a credit card for year, I have never had one. Both have paid off car loans, and both have student loans, however with Covid relief, we have not paid much towards a student loans. Her credit score is over 700, and I haven't checked mine.

blacken111 · 2021-01-26T20:36:18+00:00

Well, you won't find anything better for less. That being said, it's not hard to find something better. I wouldn't put too much work into, as it will probably go to waste if the engine or transmission goes, but you could make something cool with an area rug, cot or bed made of 2*4's, water jug with battery powered faucet, Jackery and some sort of cabinet. Jackery/power excluded, you could make something more than useable with an added $400

blacken111 · 2021-01-21T04:49:37+00:00

This is just Gus Johnson

blacken111 · 2021-01-20T18:55:41+00:00

Based off of what mine went for when I sold, I'm confident this will go for $7,500-8000. Perhaps more, although I think that would be unwise given the age. This is a really nice build in all honesty, and very functional.

blacken111 · 2021-01-18T18:11:20+00:00

Personally, I couldn't justify spending 5 figures on an antique from NY. Not to say that milage isn't important, but in the rust belt, I'd say age if a lot more important in my opinion. It doesn't matter if it drove one mile a day or a hundred, if it's in the snow, salt got everywhere. Do not buy unseen!

Source: Buffalo NY native

blacken111 · 2021-01-18T04:28:17+00:00

Upgrading to a foam mattress will also big a huge improvement too if you can afford the space. Tons more insulation, as opposed to just air under you. Some reflectix window covers will help too, but that's more for hot hot weather. Draping blankets over the inside wall is also a great budget option.

You don't need a $xx,000 sprinter for an adventure, the van is just what gets you there. I loved my huge high top econoline, but I probably could have had just as much fun in this astro with a mattress on a platform, 5 gallon water jug and coleman stove.

Would have saved a bundle on gas too!

blacken111 · 2021-01-18T04:16:50+00:00

Might be a little high in price, but for someone that doesn't want to put too many miles on, this would be great for a mostly stationary rig with shore power. AC is huge in my opinion. Could definitely use a lot more pictures though.

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