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Hello all. I've been in the van a month now. Stress is at a minimum and I'm doing great. I still punch a clock M-F but I don't have to work more than the 40 hours a week average vs the 50-60 I was working to pay for my moldy apartment. I hope you all are doing well.

Cheers

Otter

Hey all
I've been living in my van for three weeks now. I'm loving it and have rarely felt so stress free. I'm looking forward to a fun and adventurous summer and beyond.

Cheers
Otter

Is it necessary to use a deep cell battery  for your house battery?
I have a car battery from my old car. It's less than a year old.  Will that work for a house battery?

Thanks

Hello all. This is more of a progress report.
I finally got the time and energy to get the platform for my bed built into the van. It's going lengthwise because I am taller than my van is wide and my dog won't let me sleep sideways on the bed, not that I want to anyway. I'm not a carpenter so it's a bit rough but once the mattress is on it won't make a difference. It's a passenger van with the interior intact and I had to trim the plywood to fit around the heater ducting and other things. I'm actually pretty proud of myself. Next is anchors for the set of drawers I'm putting in.
Thanks and have a great day.

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Hello all
For those of you in passenger or window vans with minimum conversion.
How do you anchor the furniture/cabinets? Is the paneling strong enough to take an anchor bolt? Would a drywall type of anchor work?

Thanks
Otter

Hello all.
I've taken the next step in my vandweller journey. I've rented a storage unit. The first load of stuff that I can't give up goes into it tomorrow. I'm on my way.

Hello all
I just joined yesterday and I'm already reaping the benefits.
I have a '91 Ford E250 that I'm starting to convert to living space. I'm planning on living in the van til debt is paid off then traveling. I'd love to find a job that would work with a traveling lifestyle.
Thanks and keep the shiny side up.

I've seen a few threads that have to do with kerosene heaters and or cook stoves.
What brands or styles are recommended by those who know?

Hello
I've just started the van life. I have a '91 E250 Club Wagon window van. Id like to put a swivel under the passenger side seat.
Has anyone done this before? Where do you get the swivels? Does it raise the factory seats up very much?
YouTube videos on this haven't really answered my questions.

Thanks