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   * It is cheap to think of the camper as a camping tent on wheels.  It is expensive to think of it as a mobile apartment.
+===== sourcing =====
+Buy used from craigslist, thrift stores, etc. when possible.  Know the internal dimensions of your van and carry a tape measure with you.  Buy used/open-package from Amazon.
+Use pricewatch tools like camelcamelcamel to get alerts when prices drop on items you need.
 ===== power =====
+Reducing your power use will have far-reaching effects, simplifying the system and reducing costs for batteries, panels, and charging equipment.
+//Timing// your power use can also make a tremendous difference.  Example:  Charging the laptop while driving (or after the house batteries are charged) is a "freebie".  Running a laptop at night directly affects the system because there is no charge coming in then to help support the load.
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