Recent content by DebraOak

Am setting out in my first, maiden voyage into the Colorado mountains July 17 - 19. Thinking Leadville area but with the pandemic wondering if boondocking is even available. I don't even know how to find a boondocking place, not really. Actually getting out there is a lot different than reading...

I took this afternoon off to research how to insure my proposed vehicles. My current insurance company is Progressive. After a huge run around, I was told in no uncertain terms, and my call was recorded for legal reasons, that they will NOT insure any commercial vehicle that is being converted...

 66788:  I've been on the phone all afternoon with Progressive, of which I'm a current policy holder (but not for a commercial vehicle). I tool annual leave to research this and am getting nowhere with Progressive. You, however, got your insurance with them in Oregon. Do I need to live in...

I've learned to use my 3qt Instant Pot this month. The reason I was attracted to this type of cooking is that it uses no butane or propane so I don't need to carry that. Also, it can do everything in one pot so I have less dishes to clean. Plus, it does everything FAST, so I spend less time...

Your question and explanation already show that you know a lot about yourself and are willing to learn more. That makes me believe that you will not be lonely. Yes, there are a lot of retirees on the road (in 11 months I'll be one of them) but have you watched YouTube lately? There are younger...

Plus, I'm not nearly at the buying stage yet, but the questioning one. This is my first question so that I can not waste people's valuable time. I am methodical but also hopeful because a box truck cutaway would give me what I wanted when I started looking. I never even knew they were a possibility.

Thank you Matlock. I've got it on my list next week to check with my insurance for sure. I'm planning on moving residences though when I fulltime so will check all of that out too. Since you have cutaway, I'm going to send you a friend request! You may provide advise to someone else that will...

All: Where is the best place to post my question on a Chevy 3500 Express cut-through, which is considered a box van? https://www.gmfleet.com/chevrolet/express-cutaway-van.html I have less than 12 months before I hit the road and just discovered this an an option for serious consideration...

MrNoodly, I think, mentioned something about a huge wattage draw and fire burning down the rig. So many vanners use this so is this risk true for the short amount of time it is used? It'd be great if there was data in vanner laymen's terms on this as the whole wattage and wiring thing totally...

Hi there. For me, it is because of the time factor. I don't like to spend any extra time cooking than necessary but I crave eating healthy - lots of greens and veggies and soups. With the instapot I'm done on average in 10m or less, and it is yum. Clean up is a breeze. It takes up very little...

Yes, Jim, I thnk it does start off high then drops off. So far, I've only used it 20 min max and average 6 min - those are once a day times. You are in Denver. . . hmmm, you are an expert in solar. When I get my van, which will most likely be empty, is there anyone you recommend in Colorado to...

You are so right. I got the 6 qt and I guess I'll use it and learn with it for the next 363 days (!) when I can store and freeze more things. But for my van I'll have the 3qt.

Super info! Thank you so much. I don't plan on hour long or multi hour long slow cooks. Using it for daily dinners and the occasional soup batch.

Yes, I'm not up-to-speed on wattage yet. I've watched Bob's good explanations but without actually experiencing any of the off-grid realities, I've a lot to learn. I know I'm going to get double the solar of what I need in order to not take my batteries below 50% on regular use but how that will...

Hello! In exactly twelve months from today, I will be on the road. Countdown preparation is real now and the first thing I need to learn to do is to cook differently. I want to get into the habit now. While I will have propane or butane tanks outside of my van to use intermittently alongside the...