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My favorite on-the-road meals: Boiled egg with veggie beans on the side. Banana with a slice of bread covered in Peanut Butter. Cottage cheese with a side of pineapple or mandarin oranges. Hummus and pita chips. Apple and cheese. Bagged salad with low-fat dressing. Sometimes accompanied by...

Nice! I was in Loveland, CO (confirming the tenet that thrift stores in upscale-communities are the best) in June and saw a great find. A Weber Smoky Joe grill in pristine shape for $10. In fact, they had 2. Some lucky soul got a serious SCORE(S).

Love my Melitta "Ready-Set-Joe" cone.&nbsp; <br><br>Pros: lightweight, virtually no clean-up, non-breakable, inexpensive,&nbsp;perfect size for one, and makes a good cup of coffee.&nbsp; <br><br><a...

I guess I should have been more specific.&nbsp; I have a Roadtrek with 2 tanks that hold 25 total gallons.&nbsp; I wouldn't have an issue filling just a coupe of gallon jugs but ....

Potable water, that is.&nbsp; To fill my tank, that is.&nbsp; I'm on the move now and always seem to have trouble finding a faucet.&nbsp; <br><br>I've tried city parks a few times but when there is an available&nbsp;faucet, it seems too exposed.&nbsp; Haven't had any luck at rest areas.&nbsp; I...

2010 Chevy Roadtrek 190, 6 cylinder, v-8, travel weight @ 8200 lbs. = 14.6 mpg. I aim for 60 mph top speed.

Good luck with this important decision. You are wise to ask yourself these questions now before you have children.

Well, that's a good point.&nbsp; That may explain why I enjoy shopping, say, at Wal-Mart on the road.&nbsp; I feel perfectly relaxed and at peace.&nbsp; When I go to my small-town local Wal-Mart, I'm always looking around to see who's there that knows me.&nbsp;&nbsp;Makes me a little...

I think you are on to something.&nbsp; I tend to be rather reclusive and happily so&nbsp;- except when I'm on the road.&nbsp; I&nbsp;connect with others&nbsp;much more often while traveling.&nbsp; Perhaps because a different environment necessarily&nbsp;opens one up to new experiences?&nbsp...

mockturtle,<br><br>Ditto on the book recommendation.&nbsp; It was a revelation and comfort to realize&nbsp;what a bad rap&nbsp;"loners" get in our society.&nbsp; And that I am not alone (ironic, huh?).<br><br>I know people who cannot stand to be without the company of others.&nbsp; I feel sorry...

Yes, Desert Oasis is still in business.&nbsp; I stopped there on my way out of town after the RTR.&nbsp; I&nbsp;was looking for a good novel set in Arizona.&nbsp; The owner helped me find it.&nbsp; (And nope - he was fully clothed).&nbsp; <br><br>What a great store!&nbsp;

Cheri,<br><br>I'm catching up on posts after getting home a few days ago and I was so sorry to hear that you had gotten sick! <br><br>My first thought was for you, but my second was for Tony.&nbsp; Glad he has been in good hands and didn't have to stop being spoiled.&nbsp; I'm sure Cyndi and...

Jodi and Annie,<br><br>I said the same thing when I found this group!&nbsp; <br><br>You probably won't regret going small.&nbsp; I have a 19 ft. Roadtrek and I would never want anything bigger.&nbsp; I just got back from a 7-week trip (to the Rubber Tramp Rendevous)&nbsp;and I know now I could...

Love it!&nbsp; <img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif"><br><br>I get pretty smug when I'm in a campground and by the time that massive fifth-wheel has struggled to back into&nbsp;a site, I'm on my second Manhattan!&nbsp; <br><br>By the time they finish getting set...

Sweet!&nbsp; Looking forward to following your progress!

Agree that the best use of your $ is to get out of debt first.&nbsp; Then save for on-the-road expenses.&nbsp; Figure out what your living expenses would be per month and save 6 - 12 months worth.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>This method&nbsp;will take longer, but ultimately will give you <em>much</em>...

<p>My chassis is a Chevy 3500 ExpressVan and I'm currently getting 14.2 MPG.&nbsp; The weight with 1/2 tank of gas, me, all my stuff, and water onboard is 8,320 lbs.&nbsp; I think&nbsp;the fuel economy&nbsp;will improve though as the previous owners were getting 13 MPG.&nbsp;</p>

I haven't faced this situation ... yet.&nbsp; My maintenance thus far has been of the "all morning" or "all afternoon" kind.&nbsp; If a longer period was required at a shop, I would have to be able to stay with my van.&nbsp; Not being able to sleep in it would be a deal-breaker; I'd find another...

Hi Brian,<br><br>May the winter pass quickly for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;Violet is adorable.&nbsp; Look forward to meeting you at the next RTR!<br><br>

Dazzlecat,<br><br>As a new RV owner I can tell you the headaches of RV-ownership are NOTHING compared with the headaches of a stick-n-brick.&nbsp; At least IMO.<br><br>You'll learn a lot on this forum.&nbsp; <br><br>I wish you many happy&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;in your new way of life!<br><br>