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I left off about bedding. Ya know those old cotton sleeping bags, the wonderful cozy ones with felt liners? Try getting some polar fleece blankets or synthetic fleece instead. If you absolutely HAVE to use the cotton stuff, and you have it, you can use it. But if you have a choice, go for the...

I spent several wonderful years of my life in some cold winter conditions (nice summers though!). I learned that how I dressed was critical to my survival. When you are in the cold NOTHING seems to work the way it should. Things break, or just flat out don't work. There is a survival book out...

Big hugs to you. Losing a treasured friend/companion is never easy. I wish you peace of heart and hope that as time goes on you will be able to reflect on many happy memories that help to ease your grief. GG

Totally unfamiliar with mushroom vents, so looking for input from folks who have them, or have had them. 1) Are there different kinds, pros/ cons 2) Can they be left open without concerns of water (rain, melting snow, etc) leaking in? 3) Can you drive with them open? 4) Are they difficult to...

Thank you all for considering my future setup and for your input, I REALLY appreciate it. Sorry to take so long to reply... the big move (out of apartment) is underway!

I didn't even know about the T105-RE. Was planning on purchasing T105s from Ballard Golf Cars and Power Sports. They have T105s for $100/each PLUS $30 core charge ($520 total). Through Solar Biz I can get T105re for $158 each, no core charge, $30 local delivery charge, ($662 total). So now I...

Wow, Sorry, I'm new here. Thought I attached two pics, looks like neither came through. Just tried again, can't get them to attach, I wonder if I need to do a certain number of posts before it will let me post attachments?  Only the floor is insulated, I have sheets of rigid foam, a couple are...

Chuckling here.   Ahhh, well, I believe there are a few definitions for the word "galavanting". I'll try to avoid those with negative connotations. I will admit, however, I'm not opposed to redefining words now and again  :angel: . As I am a Gal and I have avan, it works for me! Also, I like...

Have spent the last few months deciding on/selecting van, and making some very adventurous plans. And then, down came the rain, from the ceiling! As I have been in the process of moving, I have had Dimples (my 2007 extended e-250) parked. Initially I purchased reflectix and was going to do the...

Hi Folks,   New here, will be full time van dweller by mid February. Have a 2007 Ford Extended Cargo Van.  So the problem is.. I have a few short circuits hanging out in my brain when it comes to anything electrical.    I have spent a huge amount of time reading, decided what I wanted, read some...

Hi Folks,    New here, but have been reading the postings here for a long time. Should be full time van dweller by mid February. Have bare nekkid Ford Cargo Van (extended), getting ready to do the build.     Thanks for having me, GG