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I may hold the record for how fast one can get "The Knock". I had just purchased my van and drove it from the purchase point into a large shopping mall where I parked to purchase a few things. But before I even opened the door, "Knock! Knock! Knock!" It was the mall's security who rides around...

Great thoughts, Malamute! I have AAA towing, but would first need to find where I could stay in my van 24/7 while it's being repaired. I certainly should make an audio recording of the sounds of not starting (wish I had already done so). I'll ask about the street outside the mechanic-I-know's shop.

I thank you all for being so willing and ready to help! I'm in Arlington, Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth, near GPS 32.69677600563712, -97.11319247361688. There has been no engine check light on nor flashing. The seller told me the engine is an AutoZone rebuild, and now probably has about...

It almost always "coughts and snorts" before suddenly changing to a normal sound and running perfectly. But this morning, it continued coughing and snorting way too long, so I turned the key off. After some seconds, I tried to start it again, but now the turnover would stop with a bit of a...

What do wise old van dwellers do in my situation? I tried having my van towed to a mechanic. It cost me $175.00 for the tow and then the problem disappeared! The mechanic couldn't find anything wrong. I had to simply drive it (no longer requiring a tow) back home again. The problem almost...

Amazon.com has pages and pages of Anderson connector plugs of all the different types and sizes. At least for me, delivery often takes only one day.

I read that vapor barriers can become bad news in a van, because the small amount of water that still gets into them, then cannot get out! I insulated with Havelock Wool, because -- among several great features -- it also breathes freely, and absorbs moisture when humidity is above 60 percent...

At age 77, I understand too. But I don't let midnight potty breaks interfere with staying warm! That little electric blanket under my jacket is all above the waist, so it goes with me to the potty. I just unplug the mini-blanket first and sit on the potty with it still keeping me quite warm...

I'm against these little portable heaters for several reasons. (1) As in the above example, you need to stay awake and with them all the time, for they radiate heat that can set surfaces they are facing on fire! (2) Doing their combustion into the air inside your rig, they can easily produce...

I bought a direct vent furnace meant for a motorhome. Instructions said to mount the vent on a side that faced outward at 90 degrees, not turned any toward the front or the back. this helps keep out wind and debris. At first, I set it's thermostat to 70 degrees. But that went through a new...

That's beautiful what she wants to do, making me feel emotional about it. I hope you don't tell your wife the "Lol!!!" part. It's not funny, it's absolutely beautiful and should bring a tear to your eyes. Also, if you believe in magic (as I certainly do, having experienced a lot of it)...

Wow, I had no idea that cremation is bad. I thought it fertilized the soil, not poison it! But my solution is simple: I have that little heart printed on my driver's license which means some lucky medical students will get to study every part of my old body, piece by piece, learning how to fix...

What??? No pictures, descriptions, reasons, or other details for us?

Your question made me curious so I looked at the map: It seems most of Idaho (except for that low-altitude "smile" across its base) get maximum snow the same as the far North part of the East Coast, Maine down through northern Pensilvania. It's interesting that the closer to the Atlantic...

My home (as you can see on the left) is far older. It's a 1998 Chevy Express 3500, and 20 feet long. I had wanted a standard-length van, but the extended is what became available, and so is what I got. Turns out I need those extra 20" for my interior to fit inside (which includes a safe and a...

Now, at this late date, people are posting comments of interest and suggestions on what I could have done? I had not heard of "bumping"; likely that would have worked. I'm rather sad and frustrated about this, but too late now.

I threw this $700 furnace in the dumpster this morning since even though I have offered it for free exactly 14 months as of today, no one has ever come to claim it for their own van, schoolie, cargo trailer, or travel trailer. The bright side is that I'm already making good use of the six cubic...

I agree with you. rvwondering. It's not helpful when you have to read through other topics in search of what is supposed to be here. My personal solution is that when I want to respond to someone's off-topic post, I click "Conversations" above, and send my response to them directly. For...

I'm saddened that you had those problems and hardships. But I had already paid for AAA towing and auto insurance, so that's a done deal. But I think it would be helpful to know WHY AAA cancelled your tow truck, and did so without even calling you back to let you know you can stop waiting and...

I appreciate both your your ideas. Each sounded good, but when I did some google searching (and also let the Bing AI find answers) I learned neither of your plans can work for me. ...But I do appreciate your efforts. Finally, I joined AAA which includes towing 100 miles. So I think I'm well...