Recent content by LeilaLight

I'm sure this is something that others have puzzled through -- I did a keyword search and didn't find a thread, though.  I'm trying to figure out if I can do a diy sunshade/awning for a van with no roof rack.  I'm not looking for a semi-permanent structure, just a way to make some shade next to...

I thought it would be safer to seal the propane cylinder up?

Is that because of butane's poor performance in cold weather and high elevations? Or something else?

Love me some crispy tortillas over open flame!

Thank you! I feel much better with that information. And thanks for the tip about the butane stove. That looks perfect for my minimal cooking purposes. :)

Hi, Everyone - I apologize if this topic has been covered ad nauseum previously.  I did a quick search and my keywords didn't bring up a discussion... I am planning a simple conversion of a cargo van. My current thought is to put a galley at the rear of the van (stand outside at rear to prep...

Thank you for the encouragement. I’ve been watching a lot of YouTube videos. I’m starting to feel like I can do what I need. Thank you again.

Welcome, Robin. I'm new here, too. Enjoying the detailed answers to questions and celebrating the mental freedom that follows embracing this approach to life.

One more thought — it sounds like you might have a college degree? I’m making an assumption based on your work background. If so, you could consider contacting your college or university’s alumni association. Even if the school is in another location, often they have networking of some kind...

Set up a creative, positive, and inspiring GoFundMe to present yourself as someone folks would like to help get a vehicle and then promote it?

I want to say that reading your description of your emotional and physical responses to your situation really rings to me — I think I spin in similar ways. I feel you. A couple of practical ideas: can you have a yard sale with the things in boxes that you’re letting go? If so, use that...

Thanks all. No, I’m not criticizing others or accusing them of fraud. I merely want to know if the authorities would accuse me of fraud. Far be it from me to try to step on another person exercising their divine given right to freedom. Yes, I’ll be staying in CA, and even though other states...

Hi, everyone -- I'm reading lots of threads here about van insurance, residency addresses, etc. and I'm getting myself pretty confused.   I'm in Southern California. My plan is to purchase a small cargo van and live in it.  Because I'm not particularly handy, I think I'll find ways to install...

Has anyone had any experience with this conversion company?  I'm super non-handy and am considering using a conversion company to do a very basic build on a cargo van.  I've looked at conversion kits and they're out of reach for me, even the "affordable" ones like Wayfarer.  So wondering if I...

Thank you for the encouragement! I'm enjoying the planning and research process.