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Nicely done. Surprisingly efficient and roomy. It looks like you have good room on the bunk. For my minivan, I figured 16" off the floor would give room enough to sit up and even stretch -- with the total height of 45" to 48" -- which limits my underneath storage, but adds to comfort.

Note: When driving through wild areas -- especially at night -- expect an animal encounter -- and SLOW DOWN. I don't know where the hunting argument happened here -- all I meant to say was that -- we should practice respect for wild animals and their right to exist. If we deprive them of...

There are permaculture communities and farms that have people live on-site and help -- maybe learn permaculture. Until you mentioned it, I hadn't thought of combining the two -- "full-timing" and "permaculture" -- but basically -- when people start up a permaculture farm they are doing it from...

My comment is not meant as a personal remark on your handling of the bear -- which is as fair a deal as a bear can get... merely shooed away. But... I can't help but grieve about the way we humans have managed our wild areas. When we put up fences, expand our cities, and establish our farms and...

It's also possible someone used your tire for "target practice."

Mr. Loo -- My "simple" system has pretty much come down to -- a solar battery charger. I considered a larger battery system, thinking about keeping foods cold -- running fans -- using lap top -- I haven't set it up, yet, but I can attain my goals without a large setup, from a special solar...

I'm not sure what a "LEO" is -- ?? I'm doing some research on my planned routes -- checking the "freecampsites" web pages -- state parks, national parks, -- checking prices -- then -- then I go to google maps and drive on street level if I can -- or just above street level and check out roads...

I guess then -- that there is no real hazard with a car's gas tank or fuel line and cooking inside a van -- but rather with propane tanks?? The way I heard it -- the connections on propane tanks loosen in hot weather and there is more tendency for leaks... so... not good inside...?? I guess if...

I've had the entire tread come off a tire while driving - store bought tire, too. I thought I got a bad retread tire. Some tires are guaranteed even against road hazards. The way I understand it is -- the bond between the tread and the steel belt will start to deteriorate after 5-6 years --...

@deco- It's called "nesting" -- I believe. :D

You have to use the "heat treated" type of pallets -- there should be a "HT" tag on the pallet. The other treated wood is not suitable for anything - not burning, using, or building (not sure what it's called this second). I've found several structures made from pallets -- using the boards from...

It used to be that bars and clubs would have free food during happy hour. One place had serve-yourself taco bar. Another place had a grand opening with chef-style buffet -- all free with drinks & tips. Never hurts to ask. Some state tourism websites offer coupons for dinner or motels. If you...

I found this video about navigating in the wilderness. The guy doing it has over 900 videos about wilderness living of all sorts. If you hike - he has some good videos about finding your bearings and never really being lost. Great learning channel.

I searched all over for the news link to this story -- nothing. I did find a guy in Canada who put some lobster on to cook, then went to do his laundry. Big RV -- big fire

When bedbugs were in the news a few years ago, some reporter demonstrated how a black light used in a darkened room would show any bedbugs. Just the thought of dealing with bugs is enough to make me not want to sleep in any strange bed. As far as those little mid-century motels go -- look at...

ok -- ok -- what's TMI, decodancer?? if you had said TMD -- oh -- ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh -- too much information -- now -- I have to get the other joke about washing all the way up This reminds me of the time I asked my grandmother -- "what did you do in the winter without washing machines?" she...

There are "all you can eat" buffets that will sell their foods by the pound. If you do this on their dinner menu, you could get steak by the pound already cooked for cheaper than buying in the store. I've gotten steak, salad and bread for around $4.00 -- and had two meals from it. The trick is...

I was thinking that as you travel and meet people and make friends (friends who share your same interests, like RVing) -- you find it easier to post to a blog to keep in touch with them when nothing else quite suits. Sometimes it is just a casual friendship and sending personal emails wouldn't...

Don't get borax in your eyes. Rinse thoroughly if you do. Also -- let the bath water evaporate and save storage area. Let urine evaporate, too, -- one deposit is sufficient to repel animals -- multiple deposits are sufficient to repel humans

No violin music ?:P Quick wash: (no incense version) Dissolve a half spoonful of borax (Borateem)(is anti-fungal) in water. Thoroughly moisten a washcloth. Wash face/neck, underarms, then crotch. Air dry. Water wash: (strawberry incense version- can substitute w/ patchouli):P Warm a gallon of...