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  1. DLTooley

    Illegal Obstruction of Public Land Access

    The Backcountry Hunters and Anglers are quoted in this article. I'm acquainted with them in Western Colorado, great folks. https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/ways-landowners-block-public-access/
  2. DLTooley

    Cheap solar panels...but are they worth it?

    I'll throw in with SanTan as well. That awesome pricing though is based on pickup and no delivery. The Phoenix location makes that easy in season. I've always had good luck with daytime, not rush hour traffic. I believe the timing of Phoenix's development allowed for integrated planning and...
  3. DLTooley

    DIY Truck Camper For short bed Tacoma

    I used ALS, Advanced Liner System, on my truck/canopy job. The only issues in use were where I failed in the prep - however the product was extremely difficult to work with, setting up very quickly even with reduced catalyst in cool temps. I can't imagine using a spray gun to apply it. I've...
  4. DLTooley

    Selling an RV; a "heads-up" tale

    I like going to the DMV with the seller and to finalize the sale with the clerk.
  5. DLTooley

    Question about solar generators.

    I use a smaller power station as a power backup, just one night. Because of the dynamics of solar a generator is a great backup for poor weather. The generator can quickly do the bulk of the charging leaving the ‘long tail’ to the solar. This is also why a stand alone generator is a bad...
  6. DLTooley

    what's the futur for gasoline van/RV/camper

    I’ve just upgraded to a full size pickup, in part due reliability issues on older vehicles. It is unfortunately only two wheel drive and has less off road capability than my high clearance compact truck. I however drive as little as possible. I love the extra room, and it also helps with the...
  7. DLTooley

    what's the futur for gasoline van/RV/camper

    Likely there will be a time when petroleum based vehicles will get cheap as electric becomes dominant. There is something to be said for the benefits of recycling that old tech as part of the transition, especially if you are not a high mileage driver. Converting from gas to electric is...
  8. DLTooley

    USA Eclipses: Oct 2023 and April 2024 (pics welcome!)

    Yeah, no go on Big Bend but it would definitely be on the route if you wanted to view in Texas. In Mexico Mazatlan looks like the spot. If one was doing Baja there is a ferry that runs from La Paz. I would however book accommodations ASAP.
  9. DLTooley

    I wonder if there's some way to fill this need

    I’ve faced this situation, but I don’t see a solution. I would however be willing to volunteer for a fellow nomad, schedule and location permitting. Bigger picture, the home aides mentioned are common, but not in the nomad community. This would seem to be a good opportunity for income for...
  10. DLTooley

    Homelessness [split from Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts]

    Do consider this, big picture every dollar spent on building affordable housing is coming from deficit spending and going to owners of land. Not buildings, but the land. I have no objection for an individual owning their own residence or business, but corporate ownership and similar is rife...
  11. DLTooley

    Homelessness [split from Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts]

    That doesn’t mean ‘they’ won’t make an attempt with Social Media. It wouldn’t work with older folks, who knows what success they are already having with younger folks.
  12. DLTooley

    Homelessness [split from Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts]

    For me that should be the distinction between problem homelessness and nomadism, whether the garbage is picked up. Most places away from urban areas the garbage dumps are locals.
  13. DLTooley

    Newbie needs sage advice!

    I love sleeping in my truck! Just starting out simple and checking out what others are doing on the paths you want to roam is the best way to figure out what you want. There are also events focused on helping folks set up their rigs called Van Builds. Typically these are winter time in...
  14. DLTooley

    Homelessness [split from Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts]

    Curiously, an ad for a Denver Mayoral candidate campaigning against urban encampments is scrolling as I read this thread. I hear it is a very crowded race, a dozen candidates as I recall. https://www.wolfdenvermayor.com/
  15. DLTooley

    12v electric stove OR Rice Cooker in a Minivan with a 12v freezer & 12v fridge for a healthy diet power requirements?

    My research consists of Amazon searches. There are induction cookers which adjust by wattage, but I have not purchased or used. With my 600 watt inverter I’d imagine that level would best be used for low and slow cooking, during good solar conditions.
  16. DLTooley

    Homelessness [split from Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts]

    Buy everyone who can keep a drivers license a van!
  17. DLTooley

    home-made air filter

    As Happy Camper said just tape a single filter to the fan. As I recall efficiency on the MERV 13 is only 85%, but the volume is high and functionality is compared to the HEPA standard. These are of the most use during wildfire season.
  18. DLTooley

    Lead Acid Battery Recommendation

    Those videos were done seven years ago.
  19. DLTooley

    Lead Acid Battery Recommendation

    The battery market is continuing to evolve. Hopefully prices will continue to drop. I have not heard anything about lead carbon batteries, sodium is the next tech I’m watching. Reportedly costs are now competitive with LiFePo4 and expected to decrease as production comes to scale.
  20. DLTooley

    YouTube creators and federal parks charging a fee/license

    This would be a good subject for a Nomad legal fund.
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