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  1. TALLMAN

    How do you find a reliable mechanic? Or do you have to get 3+ opinions?

    An idea, not sure how good, auto shop is a pretty expensive overhead, you might want to try a backyard mechanic from craigs list. Such as this near Daytona Beach Fl Auto Repairs (New Smyrna Beach) Backyard mechanic. Can fix most any repairs! Save money. Call Paul (38six) 84six- two 93...
  2. TALLMAN

    Importing solar stuff from China

    Am thinking if I take to long term living in RV maybe I can meet up and hire one of you guys to install solar panels for me.
  3. TALLMAN

    Weapons

    Was wondering if many of you all keep a gun in your RV
  4. TALLMAN

    A place for humorous vandwelling-related pictures

    Idea for those concerned about restroom.
  5. TALLMAN

    TV antenna

    Do TV antennas work any more.
  6. TALLMAN

    CHEAP GAS

    THIS IS HOW IT WORKS First – be a Good Sam Club member. Second – apply for the new Pilot/Flying-J RV Plus card through the Good Sam Club. New GS members will then receive 5-cents per gallon diesel discount. After a year, when your GS membership automatically becomes a DELUXE membership, your...
  7. TALLMAN

    RV Dreamer

    Over the years I have had 3 VW Vanwagon campers, one Class C truck camper and one 23 foot holiday rambler, and for the last 6 or 7 years a tent, one on my avatar. Recently brother and I bought as 43 foot Holiday Rambler am going to try, no matter what I enjoy them all. Few years ago used...
  8. TALLMAN

    A few Qs and statements about staying cool/AC

    Have you thought about an ice chest cooler •A medium sized styrofoam cooler •One small electric fan •Some PVC pipe •Tape (duct tape is likely the best choice) •A drill or a sharp knife (for cutting through the styrofoam) •Ice packs The construction process is very simple. Cut a hole for the...
  9. TALLMAN

    Road to Alaska

    I wonder if we could form a convoy to take a trip like this around April May 2004.
  10. TALLMAN

    E-250 stealth conversion

    I don't think I would tell them its been converted to a camper.
  11. TALLMAN

    E-250 stealth conversion

    As an ex Allstate, Nationwide Insurance agency owner, both used to have rules against insuring a van or bus converted into a camper. Don't know if you have run into that or not.
  12. TALLMAN

    Stocking items for barter

    In survivalist situation the first thing to go would be gas. If it happens you are going to e stranded.
  13. TALLMAN

    Cheapest way to buy Gas.

    How about membership travel clubs, good sams, escapes, any of those you recommend.
  14. TALLMAN

    Cheapest way to buy Gas.

    What is the cheapest way to buy gas. Best Discounts or Credit card discounts?
  15. TALLMAN

    Where You Be?

    I am in Flagler Beach Fl, am waiting until after the first of the year sometime to head up to WV pick up a 36 Holiday Rambler my brother and I bought and heading south west and traveling indefinitely.
  16. TALLMAN

    Walmart 's - Casino's - How Does "free" Overnight Parking Really Work?

    I all ways figured people needed to worry about me more then me them, that I was big enough, mean enough, tough enough, and well armed enough that the other guy should be afraid of me rather then me of them. But now that I am over 70 maybe I need to change my mind.
  17. TALLMAN

    Jumped into the "stealth" van life and am mostly disalusioned

    Back in 2000 was single and thinking of RVing full time in a 26 foot holiday rambler, was too lonely.
  18. TALLMAN

    Do I need a car.

    Long ago I did drive a coal trucking and logging truck. Figure it will come back.
  19. TALLMAN

    Parking in Orlando Florida

    I live in Florida, north of Daytona Beach on A1A, never had a problem. When I travel I like a gun handy and have a CWP (Concealed Weapon Permit) Here is a list of places you could try, would ask permission, also would suggest that in return for parking you would be their unpaid security...
  20. TALLMAN

    Walmart 's - Casino's - How Does "free" Overnight Parking Really Work?

    In 2011 my wife and I left Florida on a combination camping and a trip to Denver to help out with a sick relative. We had the tent you see on my Avatar. We left home in Florida and took I 10 and stopped in Biloxi Ms and stopped at a casino, lost my sixty dollar limit at black jack so tried a...
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