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I'm going to assume you're joking. The first time I lived in a vehicle was in 1992...that's a long time before the "RTR".  Is that enough cred for you to allow me to have an opinion? LoL Hey, if you guys love the term "tramp" so much, it's all yours. But it's not a label I'd ever accept...

You could be right.  I've seen vids where the person's own family and friends was aghast a their choice to dwell in their van...and they didn't even name their lifestyle choice. I do think that "nomad" might be perceived as more accurate and therefore easier to 'market' since the RTR is an...

I don't see it so much semantics, as it is an issue of how gov't and the public react and respond to the terminology. As you say, the government classifies you as homeless - this has a massive effect on how you are treated personally, as well as in relation to gov't policy and services. So...

Hello All; This is a thought that occurred to me since I first heard the name: "Rubber Tramp Rendezvous" I think it might be time to replace the word "Tramp" with the word "Nomad".  The Rubber Nomad Rendezvous The "RNR" Why change?  Simply because the people in the vehicle dwelling...

My search took a while. But I finally found one that had only 86,000 miles on it! I think it was available because its a 5 speed...few people want a stick shift. (I'll admit I used to like a stick, but I guess as I've gotten older now I'd prefer an automatic...especially in traffic.) But I put...

Yep. It's the stuff in ABS/PVC pipe cement. Yeah, so folks test a hidden area of the plastic before using acetone. I realized the plastic molding in the Toyota was some type of polyethylene when I tried to glue a cracked section of the back panel. Absolutely nothing would stick to it...not...

Just remember to clean the plastic with acetone or alcohol. When I first started trying to do mods on my car, I was going crazy because I could not get velcro to stick - how could super tacky industrial velcro not stick?! I'd put it on, and it would just peel off like it was on wax paper. Or...

Hello fellow Ontarian! I am also escaping (back) to B.C. in a few weeks. (I'm simply done with Ontario winters for good...not to mention the summer humidity and bugs.) Hope you have a good Trans-Canada trip in September. Cheers! :cool: Pxl.

This may have already been posted, but if not, here's some automotive coolness... :D 

Here's how I tackled window cover situation on my Toyota... Naturally, I used the Reflectix. Cheap, effective and easy to work with...no brainer. Just one layer seemed a bit flimsy to me...and with the way the plastic is molded around the rear windows, a friction fit wasn't reliable. So, I...

Yep, it's there. If you spin off that big gray sheet metal "nut" in the middle, then the whole black tray lifts up and the spare is underneath. It's got an emergency spare rather than a full size wheel. :cool: Pxl.

Rear cargo compartments (2) Footwell behind driver seat - passenger seat folded up and down   Footwell behind passenger seat - seat up and down, and space under front passenger seat Cargo space under rear deck Cargo slot before rear deck

I recall reading an article about a guy who skied solo across the arctic. He would eat absolutely massive peanut butter and jam (or honey) sandwiches...something like 2000 cal each as part of his 5000 cal/day. I think the very high fat content in peanut butter would have the same effect as...

When the seats are folded down, there's more than enough space in just one footwell to get two 2.5 gal Reliance water jugs plus other items. (I only use one 2.5 gal jug, so with it is a insulated cooler bag for my pantry.) In the other footwell, I have a toolbox and my electrician's toolbag...

Here's some pix of the interior. I made the bed board in two pieces so it's more manageable if I have to get into the rear storage space (where the spare tire is etc), and also so I can fold up the rear seats if I want to. With the passenger seat folded down, it makes a great little table for...

When I went shopping for a vehicle for road tripping, I picked the a 2005 Toyota Matrix. 1. Toyotas (in my experience) are super reliable. 2. It gets 32mpg / 14km/L   (gas is expensive up here - $1.50 to $1.75 a liter) 3. It's an older vehicle that I can work on myself - unlike newer cars that...

Cheers! Will be posting my reflectix covers next. :cool: Pxl

Thanks. :cool: Pxl

Hi All; Here's the mod I did to give me great ventilation while keeping the Children of Satan (aka mosquitoes) banished from my vehicle. My Toyota Matrix has a double hatch - the full hatch opens, but also the glass window on the rear hatch opens. What I did was cover over the window hatch...

Thanks! :cool: