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Thanks for the replies. My understanding from what I’ve read is that it doesn’t produce much in the way of carbon monoxide but that it does use up oxygen so creating an environment with a lack of oxygen is the danger. I did order the feet as well as a cover. Sounds like there might be a better...

I impulsively ordered an Olympian Wave 3 Catalytic Heater, with cover and legs. Seems the carbon monoxide is not a problem but making sure to have adequate oxygen entering the space is a consideration. Also I'm wondering how well it would work at higher elevations? Any experience with these...

I've covered 9,000 plus miles in single trips over a couple of months. A BMW R1150R with windshield, 2 large side cases, a top case, and a tent, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag strapped to the passenger seat. I used to backpack and had very compact lightweight camping gear, which I think is the...

I built a propane locker, a sealed box really I keep my tank in. It is vented out through the floor in case of a leak or the regulator venting some propane. I also installed a solenoid on the tank and only flip the switch to open it when using my stove or oven, otherwise it is switched off and...

I built out a Transit 250 medium roof, LWB, but not extended length. I put some 1/2" closed cell foam in between the ribs on the floor and then sheets of 3/8" closed cell foam, 3/8" marine grade plywood and sheet vinyl for flooring. I was being conscious of insulation value vs minimum thickness...

I finished my first build about 6 months ago. This sounds like a great opportunity for someone, but for me my lack of experience with local electrical systems, regulations, supply chain, etc. seems like quite a challenge. But keep trying, the right person is probably out there. Good luck.

I sold my 2018 Ford Transit Connect to a dealer in 2021 (not a trade in) for about as much as I had paid for it new after I had upsized to a Ford Transit. They wanted to have some vans on their lot as the demand had been going up. Dealers had not been at all generous with trade in prices when...

I always preferred a good Banana Slug smoothie.

I recently bought a set of Falken Wildpeak AT tires. So far mostly on roads and interstate. nice smooth ride. Can't comment about performance in mud, snow etc. yet, but reviews I read were favorable and they have a nice tread pattern that looks capable. They were also one of only 2 brands that...

Currently looking for my Transit AWD. The Continental tires that came with it have sidewalls that are not holding up and look in danger of blowing out after 22,000 miles. Goodyear just came out with some that will actually fit in the OEM size and have a high enough load rating, which many LT...

I thought so. I camped several days on a bit of Forest Service land in between the Tres Piedras rock formations, and another night just off the road that goes across the plateau. Woke up to see Llamas grazing nearby. I'm working another school year, until May 2023. I'm of the opinion that prices...

Okay, I haven't been there yet. Farther east I believe. I visited Silver City and liked it, the people were real nice and prices were on the more affordable side. But I remember a more arid mountain landscape. Ruidoso looks similar to Flagstaff in that picture.

Thanks, have found out the hard way to download a map and figure out directions before heading into remote areas and expecting my phone gps to be of any help.

That is correct on the physical address issue. It seems to solve that problem. As an artist, I want to be able to have a studio space to work in. So far I've found living in the van makes that difficult with the exception of plein air paintings as I travel. I may start to look into tent...

Sounds like Tres Piedras? I was recently looking around there. INteresting variety of compounds, from some nice adobe houses to Mad Max style compounds with a collection of school busses and camper carcasses making a fortress of doom. I kind of liked it. It seems the 1/2 acre parcels date back...

Where is this photo in southern New Mexico?

I recently visited friends in Madrid New Mexico who built an off grid house and collect all of the rainwater off of the roof. Extra wide gutters catch the water and it runs into 2 large underground cisterns. From there it is pumped into the house and goes through several layers of filtration...

I drove by the area Bob Wells bought land in northern Arizona yesterday. I don’t know if this was pre-existing or became popular with Bob’s video, but around the intersection of the two roads there is a mass of properties with makeshift buildings and rvs everywhere. Seems fine to me, no obvious...

I think I may have stayed there a few nights ago. Found it quite by accident and had a wonderful stay. Run by a couple, the husband told me about the fluorine in the water making his bones strong.

I'm curious about that area. I sometimes peruse craigslist / Santa Fe/Taos to get a sense of housing and land and see cheap parcels in that area. Always wondered what that would be like, I think the neighbors you encountered are one of the things I might expect, which gives me pause about...