LynInFresno
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I'm 59, disabled, on SSD/SSI. I've had 2 children. My son passed away as an infant. My beautiful daughter has blessed me with 4 grandsons !
I've been planning on full time boondocking for a few years. Right now, I'm tied to Central California to care for my mom. However, I just got notified that my apartment building is being sold; I may have to stealth camp in Fresno (where they've made it pretty much illegal to be homeless). My biggest advantage is that I was a long-haul truck driver, years ago. I have basic knowledge and skills. Biggest disadvantage is that I have NO VEHICLE! I'm hoping that I can find someone willing to take payments while I am using the vehicle. When I was driving, I used my "lunchbox oven" daily. I also used a Koolatron electric cooler. I'd pack it full, with several days worth of frozen meals from home. I'd freeze them in loaf pans, to fit the oven. I'd also have milk last for at least a week that way. My 12v mattress pad was more effective than an electric blanket, and used less power. I'd be interested to know what other former truckers have brought to a boondocking life. My most important item is my lo-o-ong list of places I want to see, that I had to pass by... it covers all 48 states, and 3 provinces of Canada that I drove through!
I've been planning on full time boondocking for a few years. Right now, I'm tied to Central California to care for my mom. However, I just got notified that my apartment building is being sold; I may have to stealth camp in Fresno (where they've made it pretty much illegal to be homeless). My biggest advantage is that I was a long-haul truck driver, years ago. I have basic knowledge and skills. Biggest disadvantage is that I have NO VEHICLE! I'm hoping that I can find someone willing to take payments while I am using the vehicle. When I was driving, I used my "lunchbox oven" daily. I also used a Koolatron electric cooler. I'd pack it full, with several days worth of frozen meals from home. I'd freeze them in loaf pans, to fit the oven. I'd also have milk last for at least a week that way. My 12v mattress pad was more effective than an electric blanket, and used less power. I'd be interested to know what other former truckers have brought to a boondocking life. My most important item is my lo-o-ong list of places I want to see, that I had to pass by... it covers all 48 states, and 3 provinces of Canada that I drove through!