100% Custom 4x4 Van Built By Adventure Woman For Full-Time Exploring in the American West

4 years ago
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**Sorry about the 4:3 filming aspect, error on my part!** Follow Tisha's IG Adventures- https://www.instagram.com/itinerantunicorn/. Hey Everyone! My friend Tisha built out this incredible overland rig for a total cost of $46K (including the vehicle). I am IMPRESSED at that low price tag considering how customized this van is! Tisha has an extensive background in the outdoors having been a Regional Manager for the National Parks System, President of COPMOBA (Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association), and served on various non-profits throughout the years. Tisha decided to rent out her house and hit the road full-time a few weeks ago in this incredible rig, such a great vehicle!

Unfortunately she needed to jam back to town for some minor solar/battery bank adjustments so we only had time for a short walk-around/walk-through. We plan to connect again in a few weeks at which time we'll do a more in-depth look at her rig and discuss what her motivation was to make this lifestyle switch.

Some of the gear I'm using...

BATTERY BANK/SOLAR PANELS

MaxOak 1500Wh, 101Ah Lithium Ion Battery. https://amzn.to/3dQEpFn

Solar Panels (I have 200W total) -

Renogy 100W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel (stationary) - https://amzn.to/3dVxVVC

Renogy 100W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel (portable) w/ protective case - https://amzn.to/36TamtH

COMMUNICATIONS & CELL PHONE BOOSTERS

weBoost Cell Phone Boosters: https://mbsy.co/wilsonelectronics/BrianGalyon

Unlimited Mobile Hotspot (capped at 200GB/week): Net Buddy - https://netbuddy.co

LTE Router I use: https://amzn.to/2PmeUAj

Garmin inReach+ Explorer Plus - https://amzn.to/2sR0MaF

FILMING EQUIPMENT

DJI Mini Mavic - Fly More Combo - https://amzn.to/2UZLpHp

GoPro 7 Black - https://amzn.to/2UGPrFz

WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

My Website: https://bit.ly/37zhMBL
Podcast: https://bit.ly/3704RYG
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SljGj3
Instagram: https://bit.ly/2OvaUhb

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OFF-GRID AND SELF SUFFICIENT HOMESTEADING

Definition of "Off-Grid": Off-the-grid or off-grid is a characteristic of buildings and a lifestyle designed in an independent manner without reliance on one or more public utilities. The term "off-the-grid" traditionally refers to not being connected to the electrical grid, but can also include other utilities like water, gas, and sewer systems, and can scale from residential homes to small communities.

Self-sufficient means needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs, especially about the production of food, and homesteading means living a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. So by those definitions, the key to homesteading is learning to be self-sufficient.

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