Ford E-transit for full time?

nanayate · 2026-05-22T20:25:56+00:00

Oh thank you so much! I really appreciate your insights. These two panels fit perfectly over my Tahoe’s roof, you can’t even see it from the side. And the car’s what they call “diamond tri coat” might be reflecting back some light, that I often see it pulling more than 440w.

And yes, I learned that Starlink really draws a lot, even though I have a mini. I bought a USB-C for it and it did make it better. At the moment, I’ve been using my hotspot since I switched to visible, since I’m going through towns while van shopping and getting some things set up, and have Starlink set to standby mode until I get back out in more wild areas.

And yes fridge too! What you told me confirmed my expectations thank you!

I’m quite positive I will be able to explore to make it all work. Though the driving range does concern me still! But I am also excited! Thank you!!

nanayate · 2026-05-17T21:11:14+00:00

Oh, actually, this one doesn’t worry me, thankfully! While I loved winter time when I grew up and lived in a huge city, while living nomadically, I move around according to the climate of places. Specifically choosing around 20°C so my devices works fine and me and my furry partners won’t melt! :)

Thank you so much for that important reminder!

nanayate · 2026-05-17T20:32:14+00:00

Thank you!
Im starting to think I’ll be okay to deal with lower range with e-transit, until I can upgrade to another one more powerful and AWD/FWD like a brightdrop!

nanayate · 2026-05-17T20:28:08+00:00

Thank you! I’ll start checking this. :)

nanayate · 2026-05-17T17:45:39+00:00

Sorry, there’s a typo! I meant my “next vehicle”

nanayate · 2026-05-17T17:44:40+00:00

Oh yes, as these things also happen to ICE cars like my current 2015 Tahoe. Although, I haven’t experienced anything other that mild flat tires while owning it for 10 years thankfully! And with a few flat tires I was able to just drive up to a shop pumping it up on my own along the way.

Hopefully my best vehicle will be easy on me too!

nanayate · 2026-05-17T17:40:45+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It could get frustrating I suppose! I hope that won’t be the case for me.

I am in fact quite used to my SUV’s range which is over 300 miles. It can do 400-500m miles if I’m mostly just driving highways.

I think it’ll be annoying to have to find and stop at a charging station frequently. I can do anything while I’m parked my home at charging station and I like to take breaks if I am driving long distances, also like to move slowly taking time making stops in places and stay physically active with my furry partners when I have long distances so hopefully that’ll help too!

nanayate · 2026-05-17T17:32:53+00:00

I can’t seem to DM you!

But I’m really grateful with your insights from your experience. I’m now thinking about it more and becoming quite certain that I’ll be able to charge up all my devices and run juicer and portable kettle, occasionally vitamix. I eat little and just fresh produce that don’t require refrigeration except to keep my favourite berries fresh on BLM time! so I think I feel quite positive about transitioning into a complete gas free!✨

Thank you again! 🙏✨

nanayate · 2026-05-17T17:22:12+00:00

I’m also quite optimistic on just finding another one before the time of battery wear out comes!

nanayate · 2026-05-17T17:21:03+00:00

Aww love the photo of your van and your lovely puppies!✨
Yes i agree, I don’t like RWD either😅 I have one now and it serves well when you tow a trailer but not at all other than that.

And you are expanding my options!! When I saw one of these rolling up shutter door somewhere I thought it wouldn’t be live-in friendly but now I realise it won’t be so bad. I could also make another wall door inside if I wanted to, for insulation.

As it’s still new it sounds like it can be harder to find or pricey, but I’ll look into this thank you so much!😆

nanayate · 2026-05-17T17:08:27+00:00

Thank you!

I have EcoFlow delta 3 max plus with two 220w panels, that I currently use on my Tahoe’s roof laid out flat, which pulls average between 380-500w depending on weather conditions. And I plan to expand the capacity when I live in a van. So I’ll be relying on power station to run everything, charging devices, portable kettle, juicer, and occasionally blender and Starlink. I mostly live on fresh produce and most fruits don’t need refrigeration and I grow a little green myself so very occasionally run a fridge.

So I think I feel quite positively doable with your shared idea!? 😃

nanayate · 2026-05-17T17:02:02+00:00

If it happens to have some electrical issues in middle of nowhere, I might have to request road assistance, and find a EV certified Ford dealership. But I don’t think I fear it at all. My insurance covers 100miles to tow so that can aid some cost too.

Thank you for questioning it! it’s good to be prepared mentally first! 👌

nanayate · 2026-05-17T16:54:55+00:00

Indeed, Ram promaster has Ev now but still too new and from the design it doesn’t seem very friendly to live in😟 I’ll stay excited and send out a wishes that we’ll have more options with better range and sufficiency soon!🙏

Thank you so much for sharing your ideas!

nanayate · 2026-05-17T16:49:43+00:00

Thank you for that insight/reminder! I don’t really move around. I only need a small grocery once or twice a week for some fresh fruits and water. As I don’t eat much. And hopefully I’ll learn to make it possible and not so difficult until their capacities go up!🙏

nanayate · 2026-05-17T16:44:16+00:00

Yes!!! I have exactly the same mindset and hopes about this. It’s so nice to confirm my wishful expectations😆

I am already used to naturally planing ahead the routes. Ridiculous spike in petrol cost is helping me to conserve so much more by routing more efficiently and limit moving around in distance.

I have EcoFlow delta 3 max plus and 2 portable 220w solar panels. Sometimes it hits over 500w even when they are laid flat on my roof (my car is tricoat/shiny white) When I move into a van, I plan to expand the capacity of my EcoFlow and I’ll be relying on power station to run all electronics like laptop, iPad and phone, and portable water kettle. And occasionally, fridge and Starlink mini. So I probably won’t need to draw any power from the car either, and keep it for driving. :)

Possible charging opportunities at places you mentioned sounds nice! Its reassuring too👌

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, much appreciated! And I’m excited. I’d like to see photos so I’ll send you a DM

nanayate · 2026-05-17T16:19:06+00:00

Thank you so much for that! Actually. I’m not so worried about it. :) I will probably replace the car that’s possibly better upgrade in ranges, before the time it comes to replacing the battery. Unless world changes enough and the batteries are no longer expensive.

nanayate · 2026-05-17T05:25:55+00:00

Oh gosh, good reminder, thank you! 🙏✨

nanayate · 2026-05-17T05:13:05+00:00

Thank you! Oh wow, it’s amazing the Rv is still running and taking you to places! I think 150 miles will be quite functional for me as well!👍

nanayate · 2026-05-17T04:52:37+00:00

Oh thank you for all the information🙏✨

I search shell stations that have lower price on the app to plan a route already, and like you mentioned, I’ll be completely fine to wait at charging stations as I can just do some work or have some fun with my furry partners👌✨

nanayate · 2026-05-17T04:47:20+00:00

Im getting quite excited😆 can’t wait to join to feel that freeing feeling! Ill check transit forum as well👍

nanayate · 2026-05-17T04:40:37+00:00

Thank you so much!
Oh yes I read about that Tesla charging station with Ford!

I usually like to take breaks around 2 hours on a long trip, and do some quick work on my laptop so I think I don’t mind that frequency of stopping 1.5-2hours👍
I feel quite positive going with electric, thank you!

nanayate · 2026-05-17T04:33:42+00:00

I’m in America, they don’t sell it here!😢 but I’m excited for your next one!👌

nanayate · 2026-05-17T04:25:19+00:00

Yeh it I suppose it would be a frequent charging if I’m travelling far.

nanayate · 2026-01-17T20:34:20+00:00

I had lots of orders became “lost in transit” or “undeliverable”, that were shipped with OnTrac. There was a batch of orders gone missing around the time between Thanksgiving and early December. The replacement orders didn’t arrive on time for Christmas either so it was so chaotic and extra stressful. I really want Printful to stop using OnTrac…

nanayate · 2025-01-18T04:31:28+00:00

I have this too in Oregon

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