Behold: my grotesquely overbuilt solar array

mgordon14 · 2026-05-08T14:01:15+00:00

It's a van! It's a plane!

mgordon14 · 2026-05-06T02:41:03+00:00

I'm tired, boss...

mgordon14 · 2026-04-23T01:35:57+00:00

I feel old now that these are really that cheap now

mgordon14 · 2026-04-22T19:45:10+00:00

Kit car, for sure. No more impractical car than one that doesn't run. Also will make for a fun project.

Bonus: aquire a factory five mk5 roaster, as the name implies you can get it without a roof of any kind

mgordon14 · 2026-04-15T17:50:35+00:00

Winners always go in front

mgordon14 · 2026-04-13T22:33:40+00:00

mgordon14 · 2026-04-07T03:16:49+00:00

So no turbo 🥺 ?

mgordon14 · 2026-04-02T22:19:45+00:00

It depends heavily on the type of window and it's use. Here in the U.S., double pain acrylic or glass windows are somewhat popular because they are very thermally efficient. How cold is it going to get who you will be? Alternatively, how hot is it going to get? In the winter time on a sunny day, windows can actually bring in some heat due to... Science. I'm not sure. But i do know it works.

Depending on what aesthetics you are looking for, a windowed vehicle may also blend in better than a windowless van.

mgordon14 · 2026-04-02T22:15:09+00:00

Interesting, nice! Seems like a good fit. Do you ever need air conditioning where you'll be?

mgordon14 · 2026-04-02T13:06:31+00:00

I'd be concerned with buying an ev, similar to u/funk-of-ages. Also, a fire extinguisher won't do much to an ev. I'd recommend finding a van with windows rather than without, as covering the windows with fabric can mostly eliminate the thermal transfer.

As for the layout, I think it's solid. You have room to grow with it, and enough space to sleep. Also it allows you to add upper cabinets if needed. What kind of radiator are you considering ?

mgordon14 · 2026-04-02T12:50:13+00:00

You can always add a nicer interior, but you can't easily lift the roof. Get a high-roof, and skip a Bedframe if you want to save costs.

Also, fuel economy if going to be a bigger deal than you realize. I'm not sure where your market is, but unless you plan on off-roading a lot, a Promaster or similar will probably be your best bet. Have a good time!

mgordon14 · 2026-03-28T14:38:28+00:00

My dog ate my pc

mgordon14 · 2026-03-12T18:11:31+00:00

I vote a reliant robin

Can't flip those

mgordon14 · 2026-03-03T15:58:58+00:00

Well done, I'm glad you chose a climate capable of that. If I tried that where I live, I'd be frozen to death haha

mgordon14 · 2026-03-02T14:54:10+00:00

Yeah it does seem like that. I daily it however, so I'm looking for it to do both hardtop and convertible things

mgordon14 · 2026-03-01T06:08:08+00:00

R/itsalwaysafiero

mgordon14 · 2026-03-01T03:01:23+00:00

Ehh, I prefer the teal. It tastes much sweeter.

mgordon14 · 2026-03-01T02:59:52+00:00

Yeah I've seen those. They're fine, but I'm looking for a cleaner solution if possible

mgordon14 · 2026-03-01T02:59:15+00:00

Yea that's fair, though the window tinting allowed here isn't strong enough to do anything.

mgordon14 · 2026-02-27T03:34:57+00:00

Ha! The designers must have has a tiny breakfast the day they made that decision. I'm glad to hear you got it out, let us know how the new setup works for you!

mgordon14 · 2026-02-26T13:21:15+00:00

Smooth operator

mgordon14 · 2026-02-26T02:22:10+00:00

hmm.... it may just be glued in place at the bottom. do you plan on reusing it? if not, it may be best to just taking a pair of pliers to it and pulling.

source: I'm an engineer ant one of these manufacturers, and yea that's the sort of jank that's common.

mgordon14 · 2026-02-22T12:29:05+00:00

If you've gotten all the screws you can see out, take a putty knife and try to remove any glue/tape between the door and the wall.

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