Best products from r/urbancarliving

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11. Delicacy Car Rear Side Window Sun Shade, Maximum Protect Your Baby and Kids from The Sun,UV Rays,Universal Car Mosquito Net Car Curtains Fits Most Models,Might not fit SUV's(2 Pack)

    Features:
  • ►MAXIMUM PROTECT YOUR KIDS FROM UV RAYS: Delicacy car window sunshade is made of high quality nylon mesh which is breathable and stretchy. Protect your baby and kids from UV rays and sun glare.No sunburn and also have a rest in car without mosquitoes disturb
  • ►RAISE & ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS FREELY:The mesh sun shade is breathable,it’s on the exterior of the door frame,you can roll down the windows freely to enjoy fresh air and beautiful view out side while staying protected from the sun
  • ►PRODUCT SIZE:(Rear window only)Delicacy Car Rear Window Sun Shade is flexible and stretchable.Customized design Measuring 20.07" X 17.32" and stretches to 44.48"X 20.07", will fit most of car rear window. ( jeep or SUV, NOT MINIVAN)(Please measure your car rear window size before purchase)
  • ►PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY:The mesh car curtains will create a privacy room for the back seat passengers.You can see clearly form the car but It’s hard to see the inside of the car from the outside. Your valuables leave in the car will not be coveted
  • ► EASY TO INSTALL: The compact and adjustable design will allow you install them in a matter of seconds! It is light weight and easily fold into a compact size that fit into a glove box when not in use
Delicacy Car Rear Side Window Sun Shade, Maximum Protect Your Baby and Kids from The Sun,UV Rays,Universal Car Mosquito Net Car Curtains Fits Most Models,Might not fit SUV's(2 Pack)
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u/sxooz · 2 pointsr/urbancarliving

Great info so far. Start paring down stuff now so you're more mobile, I linked the power bank that worked best for me. A small rice cooker is a great way to cook (nearly every park has a plug). You can cook rice, noodles, eggs, etc. If you really embrace this it doesn't have to be horrible. I really loved spending my evenings hiking, reading, hanging with friends, attending free events at the library, etc. What kind of vehicle will you be in? Portable Charger Anker PowerCore 20100mAh - Ultra High Capacity Power Bank with 4.8A Outputand and PowerIQ Technology, External Battery Pack for iPhone, iPad & Samsung Galaxy & More (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X5RV14Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Q0cxDbGV4ZJ1T

u/jondoelocksmith · 2 pointsr/urbancarliving

You may also look at dual battery under the car. I used to keep a 7AH SLA (sealed lead acid) from a UPS under my passenger seat, plugged into an accessory area of the fuse box. It had leads going out for cig-plugs, to charge phones and leave everything going when the car was off. SLA means there is less chance of off gassing, but they can be expensive, on the other hand, sometimes they are just enough to get the job done and use the main battery up less. Not to mention they can be tipped with no problem, and are sometimes available free from recovered items, such as UPSs, alarm systems or jump packs.


Also look for areas under the car that can hold a spare battery. Keep it away from exhaust and moving parts, but there may be a wealth of space you never even think to use.
I have also seen some of the fold-up panels available, so if you are in a place you can openly camp, like an open campground or a park, you can lay them across the top of the car, or on the ground / against a tree, for some extra charging, especially of a house battery or phone. Also, the flexible panels are more able to be removed and replaced as needed.
https://www.amazon.com/ALLPOWERS-Bendable-Flexible-SunPower-Irregular/dp/B013DZWDI0/

With your starter battery double duty, you may want to look at a good deep cycle, especially if you can fit in a bigger one, as deep cycle tends to lose cold cranking amps as you gain deep stability.


Spent a while out there, myself, and want to prepare if I ever have to do it again.

u/Mr_You · 1 pointr/urbancarliving

Use the fueleconomy.gov/trip/ trip calculator to see about how much you'll spend on fuel.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is the most visited national park in the U.S. Be aware traffic will increase around the peak of fall foliage. It's worth experiencing even for a very short drive. Early in the morning you might have certain areas all to your self. Asheville is a cool town if you've never been.

IMO, the most comfortable tent is an 11' hammock tent. You'll want tree straps, an under-quilt (or camping pad), bug net, and tarp (can be $20 box store heavy duty tarp if you want). Generally speaking Ozark Trail/Walmart camping products are good bang for buck. A tarp may be the only way to keep any tent dry during heavy rain. Backpacking gear doesn't take up as much space. A lot of folks like their JetBoil. I have a cheap PocketRocket knock off and a lot of people are happy with their Etekcity stoves.

Don't keep food or food trash in your car or make sure it's in an air tight sealed container.

Stealth/private camping vehicle ideas:

Tri-fold mattress, blackout curtain, 35% or state legal tint, Rain Guard and ShadeSox (bug/privacy screen), and optional hyper-insulated custom window covers. Avoid covering the driver and front passenger side windows, not as stealthy. Only use a windshield sun shield in the summer. Avoid covering the driver and front passenger side windows, not as stealthy. Only use a windshield sun shield in the summer.

u/elnet1 · 1 pointr/urbancarliving

If you look on your power adapter, it should tell you the watts, if not, to calculate watts, multiply volts x amps. So, for my laptop, it was 65 watts, and the Samsung fast charger is 10 watts for a total of 75 watts, so I could have gotten away with like a 100 watt inverter, but I was looking into getting a portable printer and wanted extra capacity.


I bought one like this off of amazon, worked good, but after a while, the USB port died (probably an internal fuse). But since it had "household" 110v outlets as well, it was just as easy to use the standard plugs that came with my laptop and Samsung wall charger.

https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

This one is the same price (29.99), but 400W (400 watts):

https://www.amazon.com/Ampeak-400W-Power-Inverter-Converter/dp/B0714B231X?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_4

At the time, I didn't have much money, but I would have liked to have bought a higher wattage one, like 2000 watts, so that I could use a hot pot to heat water for tea/coffee/soup, etc. The hot pot that I currently have draws 1500 watts, for example.

u/itsijl · 6 pointsr/urbancarliving

This fan is LEGENDARY. I can’t believe how much air such a small fan running on such low energy can move it’s absolutely mind blowing.

https://www.amazon.com/OPOLAR-Updated-Adjustable-Portable-Personal/dp/B07K2YDF34

Foldable Anker 20+ watt solar panels in your dashboard/ back window.

With around 4-5 of them I’m able to run unlimited fans (up to 5) at a time, unlimited lights, and using my tablet 14 hours a day.

You put two or three in the back and the same for upfront you can even put them on your roof if you live in an Rv / van.

Even when it’s cloudy outside you can get plenty of energy when the sun is out you get up to 2.1A out of the solar panels just as much as you get out of a wall.

It really is mind blowing how convenient and storable these panels are each panel is the size of a small tablet folded.

5 panels + 5-7 20,000 mah packs, have the usb cables running from the panels to your packs, switch out dead packs for fresh ones as needed.

The more battery packs you have the better I’d say up to 10 is great, the Anker ones with double inputs are great, although I stick to a pure usb c set up. (Double input 26800 mah ones are using micro usb still)

u/wupdup · 2 pointsr/urbancarliving

Try this one. It doesn't have an AC outlet. It has the input plug that plugs into the laptop to charge it. Although now that I'm looking closer, you may not be able to directly run a laptop off it, nor get a full charge. So consider a more powerful battery than this one, or more than one.

I also recommend a super capacitor jump starter. Those don't need to be kept charged to start your vehicle. Mine works better than the Grepro.

u/aboyhasn0name · 4 pointsr/urbancarliving

as others have mentioned, if it's the big flying ones it's probably a "water bug" or "tree roach" which aren't nearly as bad as the small German cockroaches. consider making screens for your windows with no-see-um mesh like https://www.amazon.com/Equinox-LIB146274-Packaged-No-See-Um-Netting/dp/B01LE35F4W you can make a stocking that slides over the top of the door/window that way it only has to be secured at the bottom. also if you store any food in the car, make sure its all in rigid air tight containers. nothing in bags.

u/sensing_intel · 2 pointsr/urbancarliving

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B071HLNG14/

You can put something like that up on your car windows. I know it's Amazon and you don't have your own place, but they should have similar products in local stores around your area. Just make sure you don't violate any window tint laws.

u/throwawaygen10 · 2 pointsr/urbancarliving

I looked around Amazon and don’t see that they would have an ac outlet for the laptop :(. Great idea bc it would double up in case of a jump start is needed.

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u/look4america · 1 pointr/urbancarliving

In addition to the fan get a set of these.

They really help with regard to airflow and they really black out the car from the outside. You can still see out well enough but people can't see in.

u/longtrekkerDOTcom · 1 pointr/urbancarliving

Yes! Two of these: Universal UB121000-45978 12v 100AH https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S1RT58C?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

If I had enough space I'd get more. When I upgrade to a van I'll probably switch to lithium batteries.

u/FERRISBUELLER2000 · 1 pointr/urbancarliving

Cheap coolers under $100 for ice retention YouTube video challenge

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here is the winner.Igloo Marine Ultra Quantum 52 Qt. Roller Cooler $60 ( advertising 5 days of ice)

Be aware there's also how to videos with people modifying coolers by adding Spray foam insulation into the lids and small sheets of foam board insulation added to the interior of the cooler.

u/AllTipsCryptoPlease · 3 pointsr/urbancarliving

Dry socks. Change every day. Used socks have moist letting the cold trough.

I occasionally fill up two small plastic bottles with hot water from gas station bathrooms. Put them with my feet under a blanket.

Anyone tried USB powered blankets? From a powerpack?

Ie https://www.amazon.com/Convenient-Gadgets-Gifts-Heated-Blanket/dp/B01BH1P8TI