Recent content by kaBLOOnie Boonster

I did NOT know that. Thank you for explaining that. It does make a difference how I see the issue.

I enjoyed a lively discussion here recently, and then the Moderator closed the thread. Why so? But I've noticed that trend lately on CRVL. There weren't any ad hominem attacks by anybody. The comments were intelligent and well-written. And the discussion stayed on track. According to the...

The nomadic/mobile lifestyle is indeed on the way out. How can it be preserved in a democracy where the non-nomads have most of the votes? Unpopular minorities (like us) can survive in a democracy if the minority is highly organized, politically. There are several prominent examples of this...

You mentioned that you had a Roadside Assistance plan, so that is good. It can save you a lot of money, but you still have to wait for the tow truck to arrive, which can take hours. 1. You haven't mentioned if you have adapted your travel habits to reduce anxiety. When my tow vehicle got older...

Of course I agree with all the practical difficulties that commenters have brought it. In the original post I admitted to indulging a little bit in pie-in-the-sky utopianism. Normally I make fun of other people when they do this. My only excuse is that it was irresistible. I hate to think of...

Every time I read about a "retail apocalypse" I start fantasizing about turning those huge, mostly flat, convenient parking lots into something useful. I would think an urban setting would be beneficial to most van-dwellers, compared to out-of-the-way places in the forests or deserts. Let your...

I like how you asked the question. Indeed, finding worthwhile activities that lend themselves to one's camping style is the crucial issue in this lifestyle. I wish more people would discuss this topic, and there would be less rig fetishism. One has to put real effort into avoiding time-wasters...

What is so sacred about Minimalism, anyway? Minimalism is boring. The ultimate in Minimalism is to be dead.

Like somebody mentioned, it is easy to spend a lot of money on a foam mattress and then find out that it is too firm for comfort. Or you can err on the side of cheaper, softer foam and find that it takes a "compression set" after 6 months. I've made both mistakes. I also went through a long...

The original poster seemed eager to roll up their sleeves and get to work on establishing a South Dakota residency/driver's license. But is that prudent? When law enforcement sees the South Dakota license plate, isn't that like putting a billboard on the side of your rig that says, "I am a full...

SushiDog, "You know what's worse that that? Fish. It's little known fact that all fish poop in the water. Then people come along and swim in that same water!" It is indeed strange that defecation isn't seen as "recycling." When I was a lad, I loved going out with my grandpa and the...

Another practical approach to getting a higher caliber of visitor/camper is to charge a small fee.  I've seen that technique serve as a "miracle drug" in camping areas.

So you found the location on freecampsites.net, eh? Law enforcement is spread pretty thin, so if I were an LEO I would go to that website and find the places that need to be checked first. Do people think that LEOs don't know what the internet is? Conversely, if you are thinking of being...

I don't want I don't want to hijack the thread, but it would almost be nice if somebody started a new thread on, " Tricks of the trade for making due with an old vehicle."

Kathy is a super person and a great asset to the boondocking community. :heart: