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It's my understanding that the A/C operates the same - based on the same platform. And there is a work-around for the "safety feature " of the engine shut-off. Someone posted this excerpt from the 2020 Highlander Hybrid owner's manual: "when the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with...

Anyone traveling/living/camping in a Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

Maybe a business where power tools are commonly used. Like an independent auto mechanic's place of business or a perhaps a body shop?

towhee, You are on the right track with your plan to attend the RTR at the beginning of your Adventure. You will meet many kindred spirits there - good, helpful, knowledgeable folks. You'll have a lot of fun too! See you there! Kim

I see people surrounded by this type of excess and I feel sorry for them. And not just because they are undoubtedly drowning in debt.

Suanne, I have a friend who was inspired by your blog. She travels a lot with her dog and got tired of setting up her tent (usually in the dark). She has a Hyundai sedan and has taken 2 very long roadtrips in it using a lot of your ideas. She's very happy with her new living quarters...

Took the Good Deal Bus to a nearby rv park in order to top off the batteries. The nice owners allowed me to plug in overnight for $5. Kind of a pain, but I don't have solar (or an outside outlet) and the unseasonably cold weather has really affected the 2 coach batteries. Now she's all juiced up!

Like a lot of folks, I limit my driving per day. Generally start about 10 and like to be off the road by 4. With stops for coffee and lunch, this amounts to about 4.5 hours of driving. By the time I stop, get permission to overnight park, catch up on work/internet, make dinner, read ... it's...

I had the 20GB Millenicom plan and that was just right for me for a month. BUT ... I blog and so upload a lot of photos. I also work online so use a lot of data that way. At the end of the month, I would have enough left to stream a couple of movies. It goes fast as you know. With the...

Yep - that's the plan!

I second the Thrift Store idea. Invariably, the weather will surprise me on a long trip and I'll have to stop in and buy something more seasonal. In which case, I donate something. One-in, one-out is the rule in my van. I removed the TV before I left home over 3 weeks ago. Haven't missed it...

Hi Bob, I'll be here throughout the summer and start heading homeward about mid-August. It's been a real bummer not being able to communicate with you. You probably don't remember me telling you months ago that, for some bizarre reason we may never know, I can't comment on your blog. But I...

Me too!!! XOXOXOOX, Kim

I cast my vote for an older Roadtrek. Of course, I'm partial. :-} With the older RT there would be very little, or no, DIY. And yes even older models cost more than you'd think, but that tells you that they hold their values. If you try this lifestyle out and decide it's not for you, you're...

"And I and treading water with my debt and bills". Do everything you can to get out of debt before going mobile. Your opportunities will increase exponentially.