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Brooklyn, camping IN a cemetery! Then south, New Orleans, Padre Island. Peter.

Hello Vandwellers, I'm a long time lurker but this topic is of great interest to me. I've been full timing for about a year and a half, not terribly stealth, Vintage truck and travel. trailer. I'm a Canadian so it's north in summer and south in winter. Louisiana, Texas etc. I've discovered I'm...

I'm only 8 months into this, and I'm Canadian. So I'm only allowed in the States 6 months a year. So I guess I'm a snow bird. I'm certainly not doing cold anymore. This winter was a late start but I spent most of it on Padre Island of Corpus Christi. Wonderful spot and very cheap. As soon as it...

Thanks Ranger, No, the truck now sports a fuel injected Chev 4.3 V6. Plus a lot of other modifications. Yes, you're right on the winch, splendid unit. Look forward to seeing your pictures. Cheers Peter

Greetings all, Have been enjoying lurking, time to contribute. My rig, 1959 Land Rover and 1973 Argosy. Currently in New Orleans Spent February on Padre Island Texas. I'm completely refitting the coach during my travels. There's some lightweight documentation on my blog. Peter and Geordie

Hello Miss Wolfe, Thank you for the kind thoughts about Dad, Great man. If we go it'll be down the Gulf Coast, but it's looking less likely. I just set up on San Padre Island, awesome spot, $30 a year to camp, no hookups but water and dump nearby. I'm right on the beach, love it. Corpus Christie...

Hello all, Haven't posted since my intro post last fall. My travel plans got sidetracked with my father dying. But I did finally head south in early January and am now on the beach west of Galveston Texas. Ice storm here the other day! Will spend some time on Padre Island and then head west, or...

Thanks Patrick,<br><br>Yes good solid old trucks can be very reliable and economical.<br><br>Cheers

Thanks for the welcome all!<br><br>Yes it's a great truck, parts are cheap and easily available online.<br>But much cheaper if I bring them in from the UK.<br>But then I'm waiting, so I keep a lot of spares with me on the road.<br><br>The engine and transmission are Chevy, so that stuff is a...

Hi investigator77, I'm very new here as well. Thanks for saying Hi. We can't wait to get on the road. Peter

Hello Tony and Karen,<br><br>No, but I'm going to completely gut it and start over.<br>I'll shoot some pics before I do.<br><br>Thanks for the welcome.<br><br>Peter

<p>Hello all,<br><br>A pretty dramatic change in circumstances has afforded me a period of time with little responsibilities.<br>I'll soon hit the road in a rather unconventional rig.<br><br><img class="bbc_img"...