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Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-17-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 539,587
Posted By john61ct
Yes. But the issuing the MH title/reg before...

Yes.

But the issuing the MH title/reg before inspection

in effect no inspection required, reg remaining valid so long as the vehicle does not remain in state

Is that not also "special" if...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-17-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 539,587
Posted By john61ct
You still have those states that enforce their...

You still have those states that enforce their local registration requirements.

Personally just legally moving your domicile to VT for a time would be easier and cheaper for most.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-12-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 539,587
Posted By john61ct
So it's over?

If this requirement holds as of now, then this loophole is now closed.

I am in CT so I could actually drive to VT.

The question then becomes, what is the easiest ways to establish a residential...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-06-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By john61ct
Do not let the bank sit at high SoC anymore than...

Do not let the bank sit at high SoC anymore than needed.

But if you are going off grid and want full capacity

charge for longevity at 3.45Vpc

only go higher for occasional maintenance, if...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-12-2022, 12:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,606
Posted By john61ct
Even if the seller or agent claim that local land...

Even if the seller or agent claim that local land use regulations let you "do anything" with your land

most state governments do not allow them to do so.

Might get away with some things for...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 06-28-2022, 11:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 23,683
Posted By john61ct
What states are they licensed for please?

What states are they licensed for please?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-28-2022, 11:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,152
Posted By john61ct
Slang to say one is struggling, like "on the...

Slang to say one is struggling, like "on the struggle bus" and "riding the struggle bus."

Some relate it to "short bus" as in special needs kids.

CF "the struggle is real"
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 06-28-2022, 11:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,547
Posted By john61ct
Please post that agent's contact info in a thread...

Please post that agent's contact info in a thread whose title contains the states in which they are licensed to operate.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-31-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 547
Posted By john61ct
Do you have a CDL for driving passengers around? ...

Do you have a CDL for driving passengers around?

RV status + seats removed avoids that need.

Plus your insurance should be much much cheaper.

Above is very general, I dunno MA specifics,...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-13-2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 895
Posted By john61ct
Would be a good idea

Would be a good idea
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 05-05-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,675
Posted By john61ct
Read what I wrote. Nothing to do with running...

Read what I wrote. Nothing to do with running anything off the BBQ bottles directly.

DIY, sneaky, decanting are the keywords.

Yes forklift tanks can be used for the same, but not nearly as...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 05-04-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,675
Posted By john61ct
The big disadvantages of propane: Lower...

The big disadvantages of propane:

Lower energy density, and heavier tank weight per gallons, thus shorter range per higher efficiency overhead

Bigger one is just availability of standard refill...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-02-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By john61ct
LTO apparently, but still... Best to design...

LTO apparently, but still...

Best to design portable sub-packs, just warm them up before charging
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-01-2022, 01:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,195
Posted By john61ct
Check out St Brendan's Isle Mail forwarding...

Check out St Brendan's Isle

Mail forwarding service

Set up legal domicile, including voting, DL and registration, after it is "livable" I assume means converted.

They are all above board,...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-25-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,777
Posted By john61ct
Do it properly not redneck engineering. ...

Do it properly not redneck engineering.

Mixing to get the right temp, thermostats, tie in to HWS, maybe electric and diesel water heaters, insulated storage calorifiers, air exchange radiators,...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-24-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,248
Posted By john61ct
you don't have google where you are? Image...

you don't have google where you are?

Image hosting website, free and reliable

Helper apps available for all platforms

Upload once then just post links to all your forums and SM
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-23-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,248
Posted By john61ct
IMGUR links

IMGUR links
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-23-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,210
Posted By john61ct
Thin Mylar based Reflectix type sheeting is not...

Thin Mylar based Reflectix type sheeting is not insulation, has absolutely zero R value.

Can be used in building construction with an airgap of several inches to help reduce heat gain before the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-21-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,210
Posted By john61ct
Also "The whole problem with the world is...

Also

"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wise people so full of doubts"

— Bertrand Russell
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-21-2022, 04:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,210
Posted By john61ct
Where the expression "he knows just enough...

Where the expression

"he knows just enough to be dangerous" comes from

And the more you learn about a topic, the more you realize how much you don't know.


As our circle of knowledge...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-21-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,210
Posted By john61ct
Dunning—Kruger is nearly ubiquitous and is...

Dunning—Kruger is nearly ubiquitous and is certainly exacerbated by getting your "education" from YT and social media

without developing your faculty of discernment and seeking out authoritative...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-19-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,210
Posted By john61ct
Yes exactly, that reinforces what I wrote. ...

Yes exactly, that reinforces what I wrote.

Just like "good / fast / cheap, pick two"
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-19-2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,210
Posted By john61ct
If you aren't "following the 60's" but living...

If you aren't "following the 60's" but living off-grid in extreme weather conditions for weeks & months at a time

you will need to raise the roof for comfort and economy

unless all occupants...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-19-2022, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 902
Posted By john61ct
Provide very high CFM exchange throughput in warm...

Provide very high CFM exchange throughput in warm weather.

Well controlled ventilation is required in cold weather, a godsend for myriad reasons.

The living space being very tightly sealed...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-18-2022, 12:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 902
Posted By john61ct
Build it so you can access for inspection and...

Build it so you can access for inspection and replacement.

All the natural media can deteriorate over time, horribly affected if moisture allowed in, and maybe colonised by little critters.
...
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