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Piecemeal Solar

When the Goal Zero pooped out I bought the above tiny battery/ solar thingie. It was slower than I was hoping for. Could only charge 1 item a day. The batteries and the Kindle and the lights were lined up … Continue reading

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Solar Possibilities

I have been endlessly worrying about the solar aspect of living in the truck. I found the Goal Zero Yeti 150 Handy Kit for ~$500. (Not sold anymore) Below are the item contain in the Goal Zero Yeti 150 Handy Kit. … Continue reading

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Bed Building Second Thoughts

I wanted to use the top of the wheel well as the bottom of the bed. That won’t work. There would be only 8″ of height under the bed and shelf. A milk crate is 10″. An ammo box is … Continue reading

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Power when the truck is parked

I do not want to use any power from the starting battery to power the computer at night, when I am boondocked in a remote spot. I might be there for 14 days. What to do After all I will … Continue reading

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