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rv:build:steps [2019/03/27 09:15] frater_secessus [downsizing] |
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===== downsizing ===== | ===== downsizing ===== | ||
- | Getting rid of excess material goods takes a long time, and can can be emotionally/ | + | [[lifestyle:downsizing|Downsizing]] (getting rid of most of your stuff, |
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- | Some ideas to help with the downsizing: | + | |
- | * **stop buying physical stuff** that will not go in the van with you. Bias purchases toward experiences, | + | |
- | * clear out room by room in your house or apartment. | + | |
- | * make spaces for stuff you want to sell, and stuff you want to give away. Put the give-away somewhere near the door so you will remember to offer those items to friends and family who visit. | + | |
- | * start paring your wardrobe down to the essentials: //" | + | |
- | * let your family and friends know you can't use physical gifts (unless it's an item or material | + | |
- | * convert your book collection to an e-reader like a Nook or [[https:// | + | |
===== thinking ===== | ===== thinking ===== | ||
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===== mocking up ===== | ===== mocking up ===== | ||
- | - sit in the space, | + | * Mark out a space on the floor to represent your van's living |
- | | + | * place your belongings |
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+ | * This experience tends to be one of the first OMG moments: the physical constraints become very real. The upside is it may be encouragement to get rid of stuff faster! | ||
===== roof ===== | ===== roof ===== | ||
this is done early so metal debris can be swept/ | this is done early so metal debris can be swept/ | ||
- | - fan - cut hole, install, leave wiring | + | - [[hvac: |
- | - solar | + | - [[electrical: |
- install rack or tabs | - install rack or tabs | ||
- | - install panels | + | - install |
- install wiring entry point | - install wiring entry point | ||
- | - insulate ceiling | + | - insulate ceiling |
===== floor ===== | ===== floor ===== | ||
- cut any needed holes for vents, drains, etc | - cut any needed holes for vents, drains, etc | ||
- | - **body modification** - cut any holes for water entry, shore power connectors, etc. Note: traditionally **hookups go on the driver' | + | - **body modification** - cut any holes for water entry, |
===== acoustic dampening ===== | ===== acoustic dampening ===== |