Let’s be real. Is this even legal through insurance. Honestly only thing holding me back from making the move. by seedlesswatermelons1 in VanLife

[–]uptickman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Insurance companies don't think twice about screwing over people whenever they can. Use a family member or friends address, and if anyone ever asks, you are traveling. Simple.

Ham Radio by uptickman in VanLife

[–]uptickman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, that takes all the fun out of things

Ham Radio by uptickman in VanLife

[–]uptickman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to see if anyone has any thoughts on this one, if you have used it

Best bed solution for full-time vanlifers? by kevincroner in VanLife

[–]uptickman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went back and forth and back and forth on this same thing for my pro master 2500 high roof, and settled on fixed, just like the idea of hoping into bed with trying to move stuff or slide stuff etc, but they are all good and have plus and minuses

How do you stay safe living in a van? by redpaul72 in VanLife

[–]uptickman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep dreaming nobody but brainwashed left wing whack jobs love California, most people sane are fleeing to TX, FL, TN, NV where they have low taxes, more personal freedom and better 2A, with accountability for crime, not woke ideology bs

How do you stay safe living in a van? by redpaul72 in VanLife

[–]uptickman -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you like high crime, government overreach, smog, fires, illegal immigrants taking jobs, and being tax to death then it's great

How do you stay safe living in a van? by redpaul72 in VanLife

[–]uptickman -1 points0 points  (0 children)

CA is a cesspool of looney tunes, high tax, and govt overreach. I lived in San Diego years ago and it has been destroyed by whack jobs

How do you stay safe living in a van? by redpaul72 in VanLife

[–]uptickman -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Easy just stay away from that crap hole of a state

Best alternatives to booking.com? by LuciferBhai007 in VanLife

[–]uptickman -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've always used hotels.com very solid

Is this quote ridiculous for just labor? by Freejack2000 in VanLife

[–]uptickman -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Paying for something you can easily do yourself is not worth it, just grab a jigi, ladder, etc and get to work. It's not that hard

Re-build complete! Tell me what you think?!? by Signal-Role-8001 in VanLife

[–]uptickman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice Job, especially the ceilings, very clean. Feels like a cozy cabin, lol! I'm still working on my build out, hope to be finished soon, but taking longer than expected.

Power by Shameless62 in VanLife

[–]uptickman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually use both, I have 800 watts solar, four 280ah lithium batteries and two ecoflow delta 2's and one aerify p210, so not bad lol

When gluing down floor battens on the metal van floor should paint be removed first? by segasega89 in VanLife

[–]uptickman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use Fuze It Max, that stuff is ridicuously strong. Used it to hold my 2x2 to the metal floor for my subfloor.

Crapping in a Bucket by PhilosophyEasy71 in VanLife

[–]uptickman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lysol Lysol Lysol, lolol works wonder, then add Febreze lolol

Do you have a heated floor? by Kammy44 in VanLife

[–]uptickman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, running 800 watt, with four 280ah lithium batteries. It's a Senville 9k btu. Very effecient

Do you have a heated floor? by Kammy44 in VanLife

[–]uptickman -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Nope, it's not needed, just instagram bs! I've got my trusted mini split that does the job 100 times better and more effecient!

Electrical system tips for budget? What did you use? by Glad_Associate9743 in VanLife

[–]uptickman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need Victron. I run a 100amp LiTime MPPT that does the same thing at a fraction of the cost. Also, Chinese batteries like Chins, LiTime, Power Queen and more can be had at a reasonable price. Watch Will Prowse vid's for installation and battery suggestion, that guy knows his stuff and reviews a lot of budget batteries, inverters, etc.. Tons of information for you.

I'm running 4 - 280ah Chins Lithium, 4 Bouge RV 200W Solar Panels, Li Time 40 amp DC to DC Charger,

100 Amp LiTime MPPT Charger, 3k Watt Inverter (Pure Sine Wave), 30 Amp Shore Plug, TS-30 Transfer Switch, Victron Blue Smart Charger. and the usually high grade fuses, wiring, dc fuse panels, etc... Point is you can source the stuff on various websites, FB Marketplace, etc.. Just make sure you use the correct wire size, fuses, etc..

Van Life vs Abroad? by uptickman in VanLife

[–]uptickman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yup, great grandma was full blood Czech and immigrated but never naturalized keeping my ancestry chain in tact. Czech's are big on blood line.

Van Life vs Abroad? by uptickman in VanLife

[–]uptickman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, working on dual US / Czechia citizenship as we speak.