Recent content by Skywater

66788, Having worked in the logistics industry, truck drivers are often on very tight schedules. Now, elogs are required and every second of their day is monitored. When not driving, they have very little time to find a place to park and get the sleep needed. Whereas, RVers are considered to be...

I've been meandering without destination and am currently very near LA. While Boulder is not where I want to land this time of year, if the pay is good enough, I can help! I was a professional driver for many years and have done paid road trips transporting others before. Let me know if you...

Q, Colorado temperatures ran this Florida girl out a month ago! I've been slowly cruising the central California coast, beautiful with much better climate! My post may have sounded depressed, but I meant for it to also be a praise report of this new nomadic lifestyle I have chosen. Yes...

I just finished watching a recent video by Bob on Depression and the nomadic life. It really hit home for me.  I have been in my van full time for 2 months now. I've made it a huge adventure for the most part, been scared shitless and hid it as usual, but I also feel like, in spite of the...

I definitely do NOT trust the factory jack!!! For the serpentine belt I was able to turn the wheel and squeeze under without elevating.  However you raise a valid point for when I do the brakes and other projects. Thank you!

There were no adjustment options. Swing the tension wheel thing down to loosen and finish belt installation,  release and it goes back in place.  (I am not a mechanic and am apt to use lingo such as thingamajig and doohickey) I can do simple things with the help of youtube videos...

My serpentine belt broke last night. To be honest, I've been riding with a replacement, knowing it needed to be installed, but fearing my personal capabilities.  I needed a tool to help loosen the tensioner and walked the 3 blocks to Auto Zone where they loaned me the tool, no charge! And, I...

Aquarius

So many different opinions. Many had me laughing out loud, which was the main purpose of this thread. As a female, I do agree that hovering makes more of a mess when not done correctly. Many times, I've found a mens restroom cleaner than the women's. They are all just toilets. A device for...

My main gripe are the retail stores. They used to provide bags, restrooms, customer service, and we paid for those things with the increased expense of the merchandise. However, the stores are now charging us "to save the environment",  and are saving themselves money on self checkouts, charged...

SkyWater Love to kayak. Born and raised near the ocean. And I'm a bit of a scifi nerd so it's also a twist on Star Wars Alone I am, in the middle of the ocean Floating with the raft to the beat of the waves Winds gentle fingers gliding thru my hair Comforted by the warmth of the sun on my...

Qxxx or anyone else, I would truly be interested in that link you spoke of for another forum. I have neither the patience or attention span to make it thru all 2000+ posts here for the badge though lol. Random thought for the day......recycled toilet paper...ewwwww.

Citywoman thank you for sharing and good luck! While I've been "planning" this for some time, there was very little preparation in the sudden onset to my journey. Yet like others said, I have to remind myself the tough moments will pass and look how awesome it is that my home is now on wheels...

I am personally finding the parts of central California I'm in to be quite unfriendly, and expensive. Florida is hit or miss, with the central area being friendlier.

Within hours of joining, I was told by a moderator to report to this thread. I guess I may just not be right... Or perhaps I posted this in the wrong place. Or maybe both...enjoy Somewhere along on my journey west, the roadside and park facilities changed. In Colorado and Utah I found a lot...