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I see those stryo coolers on the free section of CL a lot. I'll try to snag one if you think they're that useful. Thanks for the tip!

Matt-sorry to hijack your thread. I thought the info on space would be helpful to you as you plan your van for your year trip. The below comment probably won't benefit you since its about food storage while staying local, not on the road like you will be. I won't deviate any more. NWShortyFord...

@NWShortyFord: I am so glad you posted your weekly food in real amounts, regardless of where you obtained it. It is much closer to the way I currently eat & would like to continue to eat in that it contained real food as opposed to highly processed food. My question to you is where do you keep...

I'm sitting in bed with a cold myself & have been thinking about the same topic since I'll be in my van (hopefully) in a couple of months. I'm not trying to be flippant when I say this but my thought is dealing with a cold or flu in a van or mobile vehicle would be pretty similar to dealing with...

Personally I like the idea of a thread filled with emergency fixes & helpful saves 2 get through until next check, enough money saved, etc because life is messy & not everything happens on our best schedule. Sometimes we don't have it to do the best job or even the better job, but just need...

Luis, you never fail to make me smile. Thanks! Shorty, Welcome. I can't wait to hear more about your adventures. Three years on the road. I bet you have a lot more stories. I'm looking forward to your pics also. I live in Portland and I'm not yet in my van but slowly (very slowly) getting...

I always wondered if those things actually worked. Sure makes a 'game' of 'Kick the Can' worth it in the end :) I might have to try your DIY version this summer. I'll make a deal with the family little ones-I'll share if they do the kicking. It outta be good for fun camping memory.

Welcome Mrs Chang. Although I'm now in Oregon, I spent the better part of 10 years in Northern CA. Still have plenty of reasons to return for quick visits. I'm not fully vandwelling yet but will be soon. I've read so much here that is helpful. I can't wait to hear from you about how you and your...

I come from a family that has a long history of leaving children behind at rest stops and gas stations on vacations. It goes back several generations. I only wish I was joking. So someone leaving behind an animal and hopefully discovering it and going back is what I was thinking. BTW-I've never...

Really?!?!? Oh my. What do you do when you find one? It would be so very hard for me to leave an animal alone at a rest area. How do you help them? Can you? I would have just assumed that a dog was left accidently, not on purpose.

I found a site in the same city as me that charges $15 a night. Not a ton of American sites but maybe it can grow. Cool concept.

Hi Ariel, I understand the importance of being able to sleep at night and having a canine set of ears helps me sleep just a little deeper I feel. I've had cats and dogs my whole life. The few I didn't seemed so lonely. Current;y I only have cats. When my elder cat passes (he is afraid of dogs...

I was expecting to see a really cute picture of a dog, maybe a cat. That was the last thing I expected to see. I wouldn't want to keep him either.

Hi One Awesome Inch, I saw many boxes set-up this way when I looked at European DIY campervans, especially in England. Many discussed how they built the propane box. I'd look there for some ideas. GypsyChic

Welcome back gramakittycat. I was wondering if you were going to come back and I'm so glad you have. I am looking forward to reading about your experiences traveling with your cats. I don't think there is a section for traveling with medical issues. You could start a thread and others may chime...

Sorry OP for a quick diversion from your main topic: No problem. I'm sure with your sewing skills it will be easy for you. I need to dust my skills off but that will be good for me. I know I could make this for a fraction of the cost they charge. It's actually quite ridiculously expensive...

Instead of a crock pot use a wonderbag. Personally I think they are high priced for what they are and I'm in the process of making a DIY version, but I have more time than money so YMMV. Here is Bob's blog post about it. There are also many YT vids about wonderbag cooking or off-grid cooking...

How 'hot' is the market for cargo vans, converted conversion vans, etc? I'm wondering how many instances have been reported on here or that any member has a direct experience with? Of course I want to keep my home safe and with me so I don't want it stolen. OTOH, I only have a little disposable...

Hi and welcome from a fellow earthling that is currently in a southern PNW locale (or at least south of you). Do you travel around much or stay mostly in one place for a particular reason? Feel like sharing any pics of your rig? We always like pics. How long have you been inhabiting your Ford...