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We get about 17 mpg. the diesel engine definitely helps.

thanks!  haven't had any issues with the soil or plants moving around, or uprooting at all. the trailer and containers sit pretty low, about two ft off the road, maybe the low center of gravity helps. also we tend to drive under the speed limit, especially on bumpy roads. we'll have to see how...

haven't been to either of those states yet. thanks for the heads up, we'll probably try our luck tho.  just growing annual veggies which are shipped across state and national borders all the time so I wouldn't think it would be an issue but I'll have to look into it.  thanks!

ya they definitely are the biggest power draw on board. would love a propane powered one but they're pricey.

Here's a better pic showing the floor. It was actually pretty easy. Started with the 1/2in plywood floor, which was actually about 5 diff scrap pieces puzzled together, and laid ripped up paper bags on top. First, rip up the bags. You could also use scissors but I liked the more organic look of...

its great! it's actually about 1/8 in thick fiberglass which we added 1.5 in thick foam board insulation and cork to the interior side of. Waterproof, insulating, great acoustics, and pretty.

Thanks! We cool the hot side with water, which is cooled through copper piping, heatsinks, and fans and with another peltier plate. Still tinkering with it as it's not as cold as I would like/expect.

Did a country wide craigslist and ebay search for a couple months. Wound up finding this one a couple towns over from me. It was listed for $7,200. I offered $4000 in cash, and we settled on $4,600. Cash is king! It also had a damaged rear/ bumper.

Two years ago we said our prayers, left our jobs and sailed from Maine down to the Bahamas, looking for adventure and fun. Unexpectedly, we fell in love with the smaller living space and simpler lifestyle that go along with sailing on a very tight budget.  Eventually we figured out how to bring...