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 ===== downsizing ===== ===== downsizing =====
  
-Getting rid of excess material goods takes a long time, and can can be emotionally/psychologically harder than one might think.  +[[lifestyle:downsizing|Downsizing]] (getting rid of most of your stuff, keeping useful stuff) is a Good Thing whether or not you ever move into a van. 
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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, 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**. See [[rv:build:steps#mocking_up|mocking up]] below. +
-  * 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 ===== ===== thinking =====
  
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 this is done early so metal debris can be swept/vacuumed out easily 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 rack or tabs
-      - install panels+      - install [[electrical:solar:panels|panels]]
       - install wiring entry point       - install wiring entry point
-    - insulate ceiling+    - insulate ceiling and cover ceiling if desired
  
 ===== floor ===== ===== floor =====
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