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    Pepper drinks to heat the body

    Some more ingredients for you - (this was found in another forum) Foodborne Pathog Dis._ (http://www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/23909775#) 2013 Nov;10(11):969- 76. doi: 10.1089/fpd. 2013.1560. Epub 2013 Aug 2. Antimicrobial potential of flavoring ingredients against Bacillus cereus in a...
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    this could happen to you

    You should take the time to report it to the police just to raise their crime rate and let others know not to visit there until it is cleaned up. No need to spend money is such an area.
  3. J

    So.... Why Did You Choose to Live In A Van?

    It is so cheep I can afford to travel in it. and I like to camp in different places.
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    Cheap supper

    Usually Rice with a can of something and some spices is quite cheep and does not require a frig. Changing the can for fresh whatever is a treat. James AKA Lynx
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    Pepper drinks to heat the body

    I have been looking for recipes for for pepper drinks to heat the body. I have found that 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper in 1 cup of water works. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/how_5632907_rid-cold-quickly-cayenne-pepper.html#ixzz2lQWXCPVN Do you anything to drink that helps get the body warm or...
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    Fiberglass For Long Term Living

    There is several Fiberglass RV forums, Here is one - http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/
  7. J

    why all the debate about heaters? seems easily answered..

    I have camped out most of my adult life. Lived on a small boat for 2 years. I have lived out of my van for more than a month at a time and do so when I can. Right now I am working and getting the van ready. In less than a year I will take off again. I have kept quite warm under covers and needed...
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    why all the debate about heaters? seems easily answered..

    Zero sleeping bag or some heavy wool blankets. A heater to take the nip out of the morning. Get some heavy cloths. For outside - learn how to make a scout fire and get the blankets you need to stay warm Move SOUTH. Best, James AKA Lynx
  9. J

    Vague Water Heater Question

    get an amp meter and connect to the wire at the water heater.
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    I THREW MY PORTA POTTY IN THE DUMPSTER

    I can understand where you pack everything out including #2 as in the heavily traveled areas. You will see signs posted. Most of the guided river tours are like this. Not really sure if you are away from a standard campsite, Primitive camping if anybody would care. You should check before you...
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    I THREW MY PORTA POTTY IN THE DUMPSTER

    Laundry detergent is a biocide. It will kill anything that an animal leaves. It just needs to be dissolved. Liquid is easiest. I have never heard anybody say which is better or worse. I use unscented. What ever you have on hand should work. Better to little than not enough. Put in top water and...
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    I THREW MY PORTA POTTY IN THE DUMPSTER

    The choice is yours. I have used one for 2 years on my boat. You need to learn how to dump without getting on you. You need to learn how to not make it smell. Dumping. Dump often!. Learn how to dump slowly at first. Wear gloves if possible. Some of the chemicals you do not want to get on your...
  13. J

    Prepping - anyone?

    I hear "Prepper" and wonder what they mean. You can set up your van to go 2 weeks without going out and buying anything. You can load up your van with dried/freeze dried and be close to water and wood and last for months. Are you a prepper or just camping? Same stuff really if you want to be safe.
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    Hello from Vancouver, BC. Ex-liveaboard turning Vandweller I hope

    I am putting over 1000 pounds of stuff in my van. When you start looking at a van you must consider how much weight you will be putting into it. The smaller 1/2 ton just does not handle the extra weight that we usually carry. A 3/4 ton or 1 ton will do you well for a long time. Also cheaper...
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    Proper Sealant for Leaking RV Windows

    the aluminum tape works well in a pinch.
  16. J

    mr buddy fail

    The filter is separate and usually before regulator, tank side.
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    Workamper

    Most workcamper jobs do not pay execpt for a place to stay for 20 hrs a week work. IF you need cash you may want to do free workcamping and then look for the paying jobs. Live-in jobs - ask people you know and try to go to work with them for a few days. Best.
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    Where to start

    Safety, sleep, potty, eating. Then, what ever makes you happy! Do a safety check on the van. There is 3 basic sleeping arrangements. Depending on your needs and body size which one you will want. Potty - Get the 5 gal blackwater size and dump every day. Eating goes from basic backpacking...
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    mr buddy fail

    These also have a CO2 censor that cuts off the heater when to much.
  20. J

    Workamper

    Please do a search for "workamper" several threads on this. I work in home health as a live-in with people who have disabilities and with the elderly. Most states require a background check $$$ and a few safety classes. Some people are just hard to get along with and some are easier. or to say...
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