RVwiki for vanfolk and others who live in vehicles

opinion:frater_secessus:lifepo4_charging_voltage - [the full process]

frater_secessus (frater_secessus@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-10-03T20:15:09+00:00

DRAFT " " ... the reactions that cause [LiFePO4] aging are strongly correlated with voltage - David Howey, Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford" " Problems caused by lithium charging profiles You'd think that a “lithium profile

electrical:12v:drop-in_lifepo4 - [BMS features and specs]

frater_secessus (frater_secessus@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-10-03T20:09:52+00:00

Drop-in Lithium (LiFePO4) TL;DR * the most common lithium chemistry for 'dwellers is LiFePO4 (LFP hereafter), an extremely stable version of Li-Ion. * there are two basic types of LFP batteries: drop-in (pre-made retail batteries) and DIY (built from components by the user)

opinion:frater_secessus:self-heated_lifepo4 - [Self-heated vs DIY warming]

frater_secessus (frater_secessus@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-10-03T20:07:07+00:00

DRAFT LiFePO4 charging and freezing temps: self-heated vs DIY warming approaches TLDR * LiFePO4 cannot be charged when the cells are below ~freezing, or even discharged at substantially lower temps. * therefore when cells are at ~freezing temps some kind of warming is required before charging

camping:banned - [California] added Shafter

frater_secessus (frater_secessus@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-09-04T19:42:26+00:00

Local laws affecting vehicle-dwellers Some localities, lawfully or otherwise, restrict RV- and van-life. It may be in the RVdweller's best interest to vote with their feet and deprive those localities of their economic impact. After Martin v. City of Boise in 2019 the approach of ordinances started shifting somewhat for states in the 9th Circuit.

lifestyle:faq_solar_generator - [The Downsides]

princess_fluffypants (princess_fluffypants@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-08-13T14:16:58+00:00

Solar generators Words of wisdom: “These aren't aimed at people that know what they are doing.” -- LastTreeStar 2026 Addendum While these things were historically looked down as being too expensive for too little capacity, in the last few years these Power Stations/

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princess_fluffypants (princess_fluffypants@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-08-12T05:26:13+00:00

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princess_fluffypants (princess_fluffypants@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-08-12T05:24:16+00:00

electrical:12v:intro - [sources of house power]

princess_fluffypants (princess_fluffypants@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-08-12T04:31:38+00:00

Powering your vanlife TL;DR * There is chassis power (your van's electrical system) and house power (your power setup for charging and running things). They are separate except when intentionally combined, as when charging from the alternator. *

hvac:solar_ac - [Running A/C off of shore power]

princess_fluffypants (princess_fluffypants@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-07-31T05:31:15+00:00

Words of Wisdom: “It's not a lost cause.. we just seem to be at that frustrating cusp where it's technically possible with current technology, just not easy or cheap.” -- thatswhatsup " Running AC on [an inverter] is rich man's game -- HaldorEE" Running A/C off solar

rv:van_issues - [Ford E-Series]

princess_fluffypants (princess_fluffypants@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-07-31T03:22:12+00:00

[note from Secessus -- this page is updated as I find verifiable information. Problems listed (or not listed) below do not mean one is better than the other. I may have researched some more than others so far. Truly, I don't care what van you buy and live in. It's your home, not mine.]

water:dumping - [Dumping RV tanks]

frater_secessus (frater_secessus@undisclosed.example.com) — 2026-06-17T00:24:06+00:00

DRAFT also see getting fresh water Dumping RV tanks * * * (user-generated, not definitive, but includes whether water is available, and whether or not it's free) * * How To Find Nearby RV Dump Stations & Fresh Water Fill-Up: * RV dump stations go…

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princess_fluffypants (princess_fluffypants@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-07-11T16:54:24+00:00

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princess_fluffypants (princess_fluffypants@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-07-08T17:03:39+00:00

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frater_secessus (frater_secessus@undisclosed.example.com) — 2024-06-04T02:28:40+00:00

electrical:12v:12v_140w_usb-c.png - created

princess_fluffypants (princess_fluffypants@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-09-08T04:24:33+00:00

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princess_fluffypants (princess_fluffypants@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-09-08T04:21:53+00:00

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frater_secessus (frater_secessus@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-08-14T20:12:58+00:00

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frater_secessus (frater_secessus@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-08-14T20:03:10+00:00

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frater_secessus (frater_secessus@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-07-08T16:44:52+00:00

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princess_fluffypants (princess_fluffypants@undisclosed.example.com) — 2023-03-29T22:21:10+00:00