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    Rent a room or downgrade to an Econoline?

    I'm exploring all the possibilities. Including selling my RV, but I'm listing it for $29k and no one is even asking. https://offerup.com/item/detail/1423417870 I don't really want to sell this RV unless they pay enough money to build the same one. As in 2 years, once I'm out of Irvine, both LA...
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    Rent a room or downgrade to an Econoline?

    Can't believe how expensive everything is in California. But once you find a job, even an entry-level engineer at Amazon can make 180k a year. Then half of it goes to taxes.
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    Rent a room or downgrade to an Econoline?

    I did research in terms of their major, ranking, reputation, etc but didn't know what the city of Irvine looks like until late June. Without taking living costs into account UCI was the best school I got into. I got into some other UCs as well.
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    Rent a room or downgrade to an Econoline?

    No, I applied for an oversize parking permit, and they actually rejected me and told me it's for the vendors. Student permits are only for passenger vehicles
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    Rent a room or downgrade to an Econoline?

    I think I should at least try to park my RV at OC county for a while and see if cops ticket me before I even think about buying another vehicle.
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    Rent a room or downgrade to an Econoline?

    Just spoke with him, and he said one of the catalytic converters was stolen they placed a pipe on it. The smog check is still valid for 3 more days so it's not an issue to worry about in the next 2 years. He is willing to give a discount of $300 to install a new catalytic converter. but I found...
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    Rent a room or downgrade to an Econoline?

    I am thinking about getting this Van for $4700... Since I already have a 10 kW battery, inverter, and charger. All I need is to put in some XPS foam to insulate and build some furniture... But I am scared of 2001 with 341k mile https://offerup.com/item/detail/1388697560
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    Rent a room or downgrade to an Econoline?

    These are great examples. Thank you. Did you hire a mechanic to inspect the car or just count on luck?
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    Rent a room or downgrade to an Econoline?

    It is the University of California, Irvine I sold my car to support the project on the RV. I currently don't have a car. There are no RV parks within 40 miles of campus that accept long-term RV parking. I still have two months and actively seeking to rent a space in the backyard from a...
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    Rent a room or downgrade to an Econoline?

    Since this RV does not save money... I do find its recreation in an odd way. It's not just nighttime honks or police knocks. I also found some pleasure in small moments: 1. Discovered that by sitting in Walmart hours before I leave, I can always get stuff I forgot instead of chagrined at home...
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    Rent a room or downgrade to an Econoline?

    Based on my research, there is very little room offered within walking/bike distance of UCI, and they cost from $1250 to $1400 per month. Rowland Heights has multiple rooms renting out for $600 to $650, but according to Google Maps, I must go before 5 AM to avoid traffic, and it still takes at...
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    Rent a room or downgrade to an Econoline?

    I looked at a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage for around $6k to $7k for 40MPG. Prius is better, but you can't get one under $10k unless it is older than 2010. What model do you suggest for that price? Maybe a Corolla from the 90s? I thought I would fix the engine/transmission soon after purchase for...
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    Rent a room or downgrade to an Econoline?

    So after months of living in my 27ft Class C solar RV while remotely attending community college, I am honorly admitted to transfer to UCI by 2022 Fall, where the most unfriendly place for RVs. Not only banning RV street parking but also don't have long-term RV parks. I am wondering if I should...
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    DIY Incineration toilets?

    I researched the issue and found it almost unrealistic. The reason this toilet doesn't smell is that they have a platinum catalytic device. I think the formula is probably exclusive, and just hooking up a car's catalytic converter will not be enough. Other than that, it is a steel pot with a...
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