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title = "How to Miet Ulli"
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date = 2025-05-01
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authors = ["Aron Petau"]
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draft = true
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{% alert(note=true) %}
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This is a work in progress.
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Information here is subject to change.
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{% end %}
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<iframe width="100%" height="800" src="https://vrm.victronenergy.com/installation/167009/embed/f61b11f2"></iframe>
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## The General Stuff
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The car is a 1990 VW T4 with a 2.0 L **Benzin** (petrol) engine, producing roughly 80 PS.
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No mountains or off-roading for you in this one.
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## Propellant
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The car takes **Super (95)**, **Super Plus (98)**, or **E10**.
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The car consumes about **10–12 L/100 km** when staying below 90 km/h.
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Otherwise, expect around **12–15 L/100 km**.
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The tank holds **75 L**, which gives you a range of roughly **750 km** per tank.
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The fuel gauge is broken, so you’ll need to use the trip meter to track your fuel level.
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Always fill the tank completely — otherwise, you won’t know your range.
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Remember to reset the meter after refueling.
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Press the central button on the dashboard to do this.
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The car has a **manual transmission**, so you’ll need to know how to drive stick.
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There’s **no power steering**, so steering can be a bit heavy.
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It has a **trailer hitch** for up to **1,000 kg total** — meaning a standard 750 kg trailer is fine, but a full-size RV trailer is not.
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The car seats **four people**.
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The car is insured for anyone **over 25 years old** with a valid driver’s license.
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It has **Teilkasko** insurance, which covers everything except damage to the car itself.
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## Electricity
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The van has its own **solar system**, which usually allows off-grid use in summer.
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There are several **12 V plugs**, as well as **USB and USB-C outlets**, but **no 230 V sockets**.
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If you need 230 V power, you’ll have to connect to the grid (**Landstromanschluss**).
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All necessary cables are on board — please plan accordingly.
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The solar system runs automatically and has a built-in shutoff, so you can’t drain the battery completely.
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If you’d like to monitor the battery, use the [Victron App](https://www.victronenergy.com/live/victronconnect:start) to connect via Bluetooth — ask me for the PIN.
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For the analogue types, there’s also a **battery monitor** next to the driver’s seat that shows the current voltage of both the starter and support batteries.
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Anything below **11.5 V** means the battery is empty — start the car to recharge.
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A **battery booster** charges both batteries while driving.
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In case of emergency, there’s a **power bank** capable of jump-starting the car.
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For increased solar capacity, take out the folded panels, plug their cable into the adapter at the rear (under the exhaust pipe), and place them in the sun.
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They are not in the car by default, since I found that unless you’re doing hardcore home office, they’re usually unnecessary.
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Ask for them if you need extra capacity.
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The system will automatically use the additional power.
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## Kitchen
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The kitchen includes a **two-flame gas stove** and a **sink with running water**.
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Water is stored in a **15 L tank**, filled from the outside.
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Used carefully, it lasts about **three days** for two people.
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Gas is stored in **standard 5 kg grey bottles**, exchangeable at most gas stations.
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There’s one bottle in the car — usually enough for more than a month of cooking.
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If you run out, simply exchange it at a gas station.
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The kitchen is fully equipped for **two people**.
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Always roll the top window down while driving — otherwise it can fly off, and replacement costs about **300 €**.
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There’s a **powerful 12 V fridge** (around 30 L) powered by the solar system.
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It can run while driving and, with enough sunlight, 24/7.
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Anything above setting **3** will freeze your food — **level 2** works well.
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## Sleeping
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The bed is in the high roof and measures **1.20 m × 1.90 m**.
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There is some climbing involved to get up there.
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## Heating
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The car has a **gas heater** for stationary use — it can’t be used while driving.
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It’s controlled by a **thermostat** next to the bed.
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To use it, open the gas bottle and turn on the heater valve (inside the gas compartment).
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The heater will automatically start when the temperature drops below the set level.
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There’s also a **12 V fan** in the heater for air circulation, plus another portable fan that’s usually sufficient in summer.
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## How to Rent
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You can rent the van by emailing [rent-ulli@petau.net](mailto:rent-ulli@petau.net).
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Please include:
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- Your name
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- Your address
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- A copy of your driver’s license
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- The dates you’d like to rent the car
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I’ll send you a rental contract, which you’ll need to sign and return.
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Then we can arrange a pickup time.
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## Costs
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The rental rate is **30 € per day**, plus **0.10 € per km**.
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This covers insurance and taxes.
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Any damages to the car will be charged to you.
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A total loss would cost around **10,000 €**, so please drive carefully.
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Check your **Haftpflichtversicherung** (private liability insurance) to see if it covers rented vehicles.
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[Benzinrechner](https://benzinrechner.info/en) — I use this site for cost calculations.
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If you set it to **11 L/100 km**, it’s usually quite accurate.
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