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--- rv:build:steps [2019/03/27 08:59]
frater_secessus [downsizing]
+++ rv:build:steps [2020/01/23 20:22]
frater_secessus [downsizing]
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-===== downsizing =====
-Getting rid of excess material goods takes a long time, and can can be emotionally/psychologically harder than one might think.
-Some ideas to help with the downsizing:
-  * **stop buying physical stuff** that will not go in the van with you. Bias purchases toward experiences, digital goods, consumables
-  * clear out room by room in your house or apartment.  As soon as there is one empty room, measure out a spot on the floor that approximates the living space of the smallest van you are considering.  **Everything you will own must fit in that space**:  bed, storage, food, clothing, everything.  \\ A corner may work best, so you can also mark the interior height on two walls.  [[https://amzn.to/2UcGSmv|Blue painter's tape]] will remove easily and without damage when you move into your van.
-  * 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: //"Pack as if you're going out for only a week during the summer. Then add what you'd need if you were going out for only a week in winter. That should pretty much cover everything."// -- MrNoodly((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Van-Packing-List?pid=300869#pid300869))
-  * let your family and friends know you can't use physical gifts (unless it's an item or material you can use in your build)
-  * convert your book collection to an e-reader like a Nook or [[https://amzn.to/2HJDB8m|Kindle]].  Note that the Kindle app can be installed on tablets.  If you have books that are not available in digital format companies like [[http://1dollarscan.com/|1dollarscan]] can digitize your physical copy.
 ===== thinking =====
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 ===== mocking up =====
-    - sit in the space, or measure the space and mark it out in an unused room
+  * Mark out a space on the floor to represent your van's living space.  A corner may work best, so you can also mark the interior height on two walls.  [[https://amzn.to/2UcGSmv|Blue painter's tape]] will remove easily and without damage when you move into your van.
-    - use actual gear or cardboard mockups as placeholders to help you understand the layout
+  * place your belongings in their actual locations in the "van".
+  * use cardboard boxes to represent items you haven't sourced yet (bed, refrigerator, etc)
+  * 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 =====
 this is done early so metal debris can be swept/vacuumed out easily
-    - fan - cut hole, install, leave wiring accessable
+    - [[hvac:roof_vent|fan]] - cut hole, install, leave wiring accessible
-    - solar
+    - [[electrical:solar:gentle_intro|solar]]
       - install rack or tabs
-      - install panels
+      - install [[electrical:solar:panels|panels]]
       - install wiring entry point
-    - insulate ceiling
+    - insulate ceiling and cover ceiling if desired
 ===== floor =====
     - 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's side of the camper**.
+  - **body modification** - cut any holes for water entry, [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]] connectors, etc.  Note:  traditionally **hookups go on the driver's side of the camper**.
 ===== acoustic dampening =====

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