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Check this organization out. They feature a little info and some directions in their newsletter on where these "grassroots art pieces" are. "Grassroots Art" refers to sculptures, buildings, art in (usually) public places, buildings, homes, etc. Everyone knows about "Carhenge" in Texas, right...

I have owned a 1985 Toyota Dolphin for over 20 years. It has the 22RE (Fuel Injected) engine with about 88,000 miles and automatic transmission. Its the 21 footer, not the 18 foot one. I've traveled all over the West, up and down mountains, in hot and cold weather and I've have never had a...

Google "Andy Baird" to see what kind of solar he has to power his desk top. Also, he's just great reading and a very handy guy. He lives in a Lazy Daze motorhome and has a website. Jamo

Van-Tramp, You do nice, professional-looking work! Thanks for the photos and narrative. Jamo

Plexiglas won't work for a windshield because it scratches too easily. You wouldn't even be able to see out of it in a couple of months. RV junk yards do exist but they aren't everywhere. Do a search online of places in your area. If the piece of glass is flat, not curved, you might find a...

I've lived in and around Seattle for many years and I recommend it! The city is very tolerant of liveaboards as long as there isn't any stuff on the outside of the vehicle. No chairs, BBQ equipment, plants and, particularly, no trash! The best areas for stealth camping are the Ballard and...

I carry my small bodied Martin 0017 acoustic with me everywhere I go but I have the room in my Toyota Dolphin. It sure fun to meet up with people who like to sit around a campfire and jam. Bob, does anybody ever play instruments around your camp at Quartzite? Also, there are a few "Pasture...

Unity Gain, The interior with the stainless steel accents is one of the best that I've ever seen! Do you know any more about the rig? Jamo

Kellyh, What are you painting? If its an RV or trailer with the "wallpaper" look, you shouldn't have any problem. I painted the entire inside of my Toyota Dolphin class C with mostly Home Depot paint and a good Purdy brush. The job does take some prep but you don't have to go too nuts. I...

The '85 Dolphin you're going to look at will probably have the 22RE (fuel injection) engine. I've had my '85 Dolphin for over 18 years and I love it but there are things to look for before buying. The one-ton, full floating axle is the main thing. Don't even consider buying a Toyota RV if it...

Its been quite a few years since I made the trip by road to Alaska but I'd say go ahead and go. Like any long road trip, be sure your van is in tip top shape. Check all your engine's hoses and belts. Have new or nearly new tires with at least one good spare. You don't want to break down on...

I live a few hours from Williston, North Dakota and I know that you could go to work there tomorrow for very good money. This is the area where the oil shale is being worked on. The oil field also extends into Wyoming and a part of Oklahoma. Some companies also provide housing and...

I grew up on a farm in the Midwest, spent 24 years in Alaska and 26 years in Northwest Montana. For the majority of my time in Alaska and Montana, I lived sort of outside the mainstream and had to deal with lots of make-do situations in lots of cold weather. I'm starting to get pretty good at...

Thanks everybody for the nice comments on my paint job. I'm anxious to get to use the thing!

I'll be starting off from Northwest Montana near Glacier National Park. There's still a lot of snow here so I have to wait a bit before Spring breakup. Here's some pics of the interior of my '85 Dolphin. I painted the whole interior because the old wood grain paneling looked terrible and was...

Hello Everyone, I'm a newbie here and am planning on going full time when the weather warms up a bit. I have an '85 Toyota 20' mini motorhome that I've been fixing up. She's about ready to go except for the exterior punch list that will have to wait until Spring. Hope to meet up with some of...

I lived on boats in Alaska, Washington and California. I always enjoyed my time on the water, especially since I also made my living on the water in a variety of boats, tugs, fishing boats, big (really big) schooners, sail boats and power boats. If you have a chance to get a fishing boat in...