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Hi Danny,  Good plan.  There are larger tubs that are big enough to sit and soak in. Also, I see there are plastic liners so no periodic washing the tub.  I like the space barn doors provide for outdoor expansion uses.  Better than sliding I think. <a...

Another possibility is the dweller has a toilet of some sort, and the shower water could be used for a few flushed. :D

My father and his father lived to be nearly 100.  That was some time past.  My father retired at 72, then went back to work at his former employer's request, for several more years.  To him, work was his life.  So there's another angle.

Riverman, aren't we talking about two di8fferent things? 1. A Financial Decision - Wait to retire, and receive more down the road. 2. Retire at a lower income - Many reasons.. tired of work, have a plan, don't need extra money.

  Rabbit,  You just may be a genius.  Your idea is perfect, except I'd think it best to be standing in the bad which is in an outer tub,  Said tub could be used for other purposes between showers. I prefer your "water in the bag" idea, rather than letting water run into a tub.  Much more...

You are 100% correct.  If one wants to begin living on the road, seeing it all, then waiting for that last dollar is like russian roulette.  As I mentioned, the last several years my husband had  after retiring, allowed him to concentrate on his own creations, rather than providing for...

Only you know what's best for you.  My late husband and I opted for 62,and it worked out well. He was able to concentrate on his art for several years.  Max

Hello CD,  About waiting until you're older for Social Security.  We were told by a smart banker friend, that you never make up the amount you WOULD have received by retiring early.  Perhaps you know someone who can run the numbers for you. I would also be concerned about the retirement age...

Are they too heavy for velcro?

Hi Marcia,  Your predicament sounds similar to mine.  Too much house, with attendant expenses and upkeep, concern about power outs/heating, and on and on. So, I'm looking for a rig I can afford NOW, fix up, then move forward.  Sadly I just lost out on a rig, which you can read about on my...

HI Qin,  I thought the IGLOO ice chest kept ice for several days???  Around here, 10 pounds of ice is just $1.40.  There's a benefit of pretty clean water to use when the ice needs to be renewed.  I wonder what the cost of LP or electric costs is on a daily basis for refrigeration.  Max

Hi No Roots,  It's good to see there is such a thing as East Coast to Arizona travellers.  Sadly I will not be ready for some time. I just missed out on a rig I could actually afford. Funny thing, it's been many moons since I was 16 years old and attempted to travel to Arizona.  I had my credit...

Captain, I can see why you call it your baby. :) Do you have any interior shots of the TIN MAN? God Bless you sir, and your new life. Max

John, Perhaps you can help.  My purchase of Greybeard 1987 Ford MH van, has fallen through.  So I will concentrate for now on Ruby, my 2005 Ford Explorer. I have a cot setup, luggable loo, and a 75w inverter to cig plug.  The major problem is that Ruby seems to have a short somewhere, or...

May I just add something about safety in a vulnerable abode? Just last week a mam was killed in his mobile home when a tree came down on it during a windy storm.  I don't recall where or the name of the storm.  Perhaps search on duckduckgo.com Amazing how many safety regulations there are, but...

Hi Van,  I'm so glad you're back to work on the installation of your shower in a drawer.  Will be watching for further posts from you.  Max

Thanks for posting Kevin's video. It has an extended interaction with the Wolf Pack. :) I used an idea he showed in his video, as he cooked breakfast in his cast iron pan.  He cuts onions ahead of time, and keeps them in a jar of water for convenience.  I began cutting onions ahead, but put...

Hi - If possible, would you post a pic of your "swing away and tote" setup?

  Michael,  Since you will be putting so much time and effort into your current build (name?), you may want to consider adding a hitop rather than starting all over with a new unit.  I believe there's a video that shows such an addition. As I see the Murphy lowered to the bed, it seems a heavy...

Very nice, Harry,  Are you a tall person? (reason for huge bed) :s  Seeing such great plans makes me wish I was back to planning Greybeard. :(  Max