So today is not going entirely to plan.
The set of additional #solarpanels I connected up refuse to give us juice. I tried to trace the fault and got jack shit info because my cheap ass 19 year old #multimeter is (confirmed by many tests now) not working any more. Its fuse is fine too, as is its #battery. It just displays zeros.
So add to the list of unexpected expenses and delays one new multimeter...

#mutualaid is our lifeline to #selfsufficiency so we can help others. Can you help us out with our expenses for...?

Multimeter: $7-8 at Harbor Freight
Crimp connectors: $?
Tyres: ~$1200 (Vulpibus)
Refilling fuel: ~$100
Refilling my overdraft: ~$500
Refilling my other overdraft: ~$250

#MUTUALAID $90/$1000 WITH JUST 2 DAYS LEFT THIS WEEK - Please help! https://ko-fi.com/athakitsune

This last couple of days I've been accused of thievery for charging up an #EV from a socket the accuser has no idea if we have permission for or not (during the coldest nights when our batteries were failing in the bus), told we have a deadline to leave where we are and never to speak to our neighbours here again,

Had a feeling I needed new drill bits and then later got proven right when two snapped in a row

Completed the mounting of the first of 10 side-of-bus #solar panels to complement the 14 on the roof, inclueing a mad overnight rush to make a clamping bumper with pallet wood, velcro, old bus seat latches and miscellaneous salvaged screws,

And had a small #electrical fire erupt in our DC side of our power system while I was using the microwave, I have for now fixed the issue.

We are looking for ways to get more food tonight while our solar power batteries are not charged enough for cooking or washing up dishes or the rest of the bus because of multiple days of grey and snowy and icy weather.
Also more batteries will help a lot and so will putting up more solar panels

Please send to https://paypal.me/@inaraclocks

#MUTUALAID $252/$1000

Alright, I am going to set a goal of $1000 for this week. Can we do it? We need this funding for car expenses including loan, insurance and fog lights, and for more work on the #Vulpibus which needs some more insulation, hardware and parts, and for food.