Recent content by travelinjoan

I would llke to have a gps that can read coordinates, i.e latitude longitude so I can find the off grid meeting places.  any suggestions welcomed.

Thinking of using fiberglass water heater blanket for insulation, with reflectix over it. Has anyone tried this.  What is your opinion.  want something effective and simple to install especially in all the nooks and crannies of the van walls. Also, if I use foam insualtion and reflectex, will...

Would love to know where you got the special blanket and riding harness.  Think my cat would lilke that

Will let you know.  I have not gotten on the road yet.  I have taken short trips to the keys by car, but the cat is contained in a carry bag.  Would not recommend open windows while traveling with a cat.

Hi everyone.  Happy New Year. Well I have been watching a lot of videos on compost toilets.  Was wondering if anyone out there traveling with a cat could tell me if it is o.k. to put the cats solid waste into the compost toilet. Also if you are boondocking in a remote area can you bury the...

Love the idea.  I am a Reiki Master.  in my practice I use sound, oils crystals etc.  Planning to get on the road this spring.  Looking for a vehicle at this time.  I also do and teach Mandala art.  Would like to connect with this group in the future.  Hope to be oh the road by late may or early...

Any suggestions as to what insurance companies are best for insuring travel vans. Thank you.

Getting ready to get my van and the first thing on my list is insulation. What do you think of thinsolate (Not sure of the correct spelling).  Also  If you use polyiso foam boards, do you need reflectex too.  Would the reflectex  go on under the foam or over the foam.   Any infor is greaty...

Thanks for the Welcome.  I will check out the tips and tricks.  This is all new to me.  I have never signed up for a forum before.  Can use all the help I can get.

Thank you for the welcome.  Cant wait to get on the road.  still looking for the right van.  hope to start out part time in May.  Wanted to get the RTR but unfortunately I a not ready yet.   Stay in touch.  Would love to hear about your adventures I live in Florida.  Will do some local camping...

Hi Dream True.  Thanks for the welcome.   I am in the process of finding a van.  Been looking at Ford transits.  like the medium roof ones you can stand up in.  I live in a condo so there are restrictions as to what size vehicle I can park here.  I may have to park it on the street.  Also been...

Hi Everyone.  So glad to be a part of this group.  I am planing to get on the road this spring.  Will be part time to start.  I did some van traveling some years ago as well as tent camping and enjoyed that so much.  It has been my dream to travel the country when I retired.   Well that time has...