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I think we can and should separate the people of another country and the government and/or oligarchy that controls them (and sometimes - us.) There are forces in the world that are more concerned with making the world better for the elite - of which they are part. Nor is our country immune to...

As a follow-up, I have been to a fairly nice Escapee park near Yosemite (I use the term "near" somewhat loosely) and for such parks, it's a nice one. It has trees and is in a nice area. But it still doesn't look that much different from many standard RV parks. Below is a map... As you can see...

The Escapee contracts might be informative but the Escapee parks I have seen look like this> That's not my idea of where I want to settle down. I would much prefer Camperdan's... "one 5-acre square at 466' on each side (which may be able to accommodate 3-4 rigs, or a few adjacent 2-5 acre plots)."

Good article and one I mostly agree with. And I would prefer raising the age or means testing or any number of other solutions over privatization. But, it does make me want to ask this question > What exactly is the motivation for wanting people to work until they are older? Punishment for...

I have seen some really nice converted ambulances. After working on more than one van with odd and sloping interiors, I could appreciate the "squareness" of an ambulance - or a box truck for that matter. The only reason I posted my van link is because you identified that make and model as of...

I have some experience in RE from having a license in two states but also know enough to seek professional help in the local or state when necessary. I "think" S-Corp would certainly help with financial and /or tax issues. But I also know that different states have different rules on multiple...

If you are anywhere near Oregon, I've got an Econoline van/camper conversion for sale. https://nextdoor.com/for_sale_and_free/6bfe8146-b2e9-4e73-93cb-39f3b50eac59/?init_source=search

At one time I might have considered utilities to be a major problem and/or cost. But I have been learning how to booddock long enough and technology continues to improve to the point that off-grid is now much easier to accomplish. My remaining concern on this subject would be local or county...

I like this >"When someone dies or goes to a home the S Corp gets 1st chance to buy a stockholder out." thinking. That has been one of my concerns with any group plan.

Those are fascinating stories and provide valuable information. I hope I (or we) can find something more southerly and westerly. Someplace with more moderate weather. I am thinking back to a couple of years I spent in Minnesota and how I don't want to do that again. :) It does make me think...

Gr8ful, Thanks for the thoughtful reply. As you say, it's not expected that we would always agree. I just wanted to be sure of what exactly we were disagreeing on. As to your thoughts about global commerce... I totally agree! But making EVs in China isn't that different than making IC cars in...

There is a fellow named Brian who posts to YouTube under the "Off-Grid Backcountry Adventures" channel. Bob has also profiled him in several videos. I think he has done some interesting things on his Northern AZ property. A link to one of his videos is at >

Both and all. It was suggested that a thread specific to this idea was a good idea. And that similar posts had been made before but soon got buried by other concerns and topics. So... Here it is. I also wanted to reduce the conversations about doing it at all. A couple of us have PMed each other...

I have started a new thread specifically for those of us that are interested in buying land. >https://vanlivingforum.com/threads/buying-land.49631/

I am starting this new thread specifically for those of us who think buying a hunk of land is a good idea. Whether as an individual or a community. We have already had some conversations in another thread and in PMs. So, we are not looking for discussion about IF we should do this. Only about...

Thanks to both of you for the info and the suggestions. I am looking for an easier up/down by a single person than what I now have. And I would really like something that can remain assembled next to my van in a storm. And I need something that has solid walls (as against just a screen) and...

Carla, Thanks. So the one I found is cheaper and doesn't require any sewing skills. I'll have to go with that one I think.

I looked at your link and it was different from maki2's. I think hers is referred to as a "clam shell?" I'm still trying to find it - for when my current popup fails. Probably very soon now. So far the closest I have found on Amazon is this...

I like the looks of maki2 tent. I saw a camper demo of one and it looked far easier for one person to handle. I'm on my second popup tent now. The first one collapsed in a storm and before I could save it many structural pieces were beyond saving. Now my second one is showing issues and it is...

Thanks! But do you think my concerns about global warming/climate change, poor health from dirty air, and other such issues are totally fake news? Or that transportation, agriculture, etc.. contributions are without impact? Putting aside whether or not EVs can help at all.