Recent content by TampShawn

Hello all, I have not used this product yet but I know many of you do. The sale on it today only is amazing. hope this helps someone. Note this is a daily deal on amazon for amazon prime members. I don't think I have permission to post a link yet so you will have to search for it.  HINE HAI...

The 2017 does not have the picnic table though! What a great idea though. I wish they had kept it.

I also chose a CRV. I got the 2017. The earlier versions did not meet my requirements. However in the 2017 did. I am 5'8" and I can sit up in the truck (?) without hitting my head and can lay down flat without issues....all without removing the seats. The 2017 also had higher ground clearance...

I slept on a variety of rope beds when I was in India. Most of them were made of a jute type of rope and were quite comfortable... well with one exception. I am 5'8" and the beds were built for someone who was probably 5'2" so the wood hit me on the head and under the ankles. I do think this...

Looking forward to hearing more about how things go and your advice. I am planning on doing the same trip in my Honda CRV.

Here is a news story about a class action lawsuit against the city of San Diego.  Thought people would find it interesting http://www.cbs8.com/story/36866106/homeless-living-in-motorhomes-suing-the-city

OK. just want you to have the help you need, did not mean to offend. An adult, two teenagers, and a dog living in an Explorer in Texas in summer sounds tough. My sister-in-law works for a place for families, families have a private room, and the adults have support to get them back on their...

Candi0300 - There are homeless shelters and services designed for families. I know there are waiting lists for many. Have you checked in with those and started that process?

Hello all, I just came across this article this morning and thought it would be helpful to the group so I just posted in a forum that seemed to match. The consumer report article (link below) is saying that since automakers are more plant-based biodegradable materials to reduce waste the...

This looks great. Would love to see some updates on what worked well. What you wish you had done and advice for newbies doing their own. I have a 2017 Honda CRV that I am starting with. Wanted a new SUV since I am not handy at all.

Let us know what you decide. I still need to figure it out the power situation for my Honda CRV. I need a CPAP at night, a laptop during the day, cell phone, cell phone signal extender, and camera batteries. The rest I can do without if I have to. The CPAP is my main concern. Right now I will...

The Prius was at the top of my list until I went to Mexico with a friend in one. We bottomed out so many times it was not funny. The car is so low it was seriously terrifying (for me anyway) to drive on many dirt roads. I am also 51 and climbing in and out of it to sleep seemed a bit too tight...

I still make beet pickled eggs on a regular basis. They are great and an easy way to get some protein. I always keep my in the fridge. Any idea how long they would last out in the open or in the heat of a car or van? I have never brought them on a camping trip since I when I bring them to a...

I have seen some ads for small wood/twig type rocket stoves for cooking. I have also seen some of these in the developing world for homes without electricity or other resources.  Has anyone tried them? Do they work? Are they legal to use in the western part of the US where it is dangerous to...

Think my next step would be to get another battery and a battery box hooked to the main battery (still learning and trying to figure this out. I am not handy...buy my boyfriend is so he can install it.. hopefully). The next step would be to add a flexible solar panel.  Thoughts?? Thank you...