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I read in the forum that Good Sam Towing is great because they charge a fair price for a year, during which time they will tow you to the nearest mechanic from ANYWHERE in the USA (plus) regardless of the distance at no extra cost. But when I tried to sign up, we discovered I my van doesn't fit...

Well, there must not be such a chart as I asked about since no one has come up with one. So I've settled on finding some articles to read on the subject. An article on ROADBOOK says: "The term ‘van life’ originates online as a hashtag popularised by free-spirited surfer and vintage-VW driver...

You've got some really interesting ancient history here. Thank you!

Does anyone know of a chart that tells the story -- at a glance -- of how much vanlife has grown over the years, its periods of decline, and where it is headed now? If you do, I'm hoping you can post it here. I think it would be great to see not only where vanlife has been, but also to get a...

That's a great idea. I'll try that on a few channels. If you are interested in my "van history" I wrote the story as "My Four Seasons of Van Life".

Some people here are mentioning their use of a kitchen sink sprayer. That didn't work out for me at all since kitchen sprayers are made for 150psi city water rather than 40psi RV water. Not knowing that, I bought this Universal Kitchen Faucet Sprayer but only used it once, for it hardly more...

Thanks for your creative thoughts. :) Several expressions come to mind: "Where there's a will, there's a way." "Necessity is the mother of invention." "If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself." You're right about it being difficult to drill a large hole through the...

I certainly wish I had! But, nope. I'm still taking care of a handicapped girl, and just can't seem to find a good alternative for her; so I'm still here. I realized I couldn't leave yet after waking up from an emotional dream in which she was crying. In the dream, I asked her why the tears...

I have purchased this 800 CCA battery, an "Optima AGM Red Top Battery 34-78 Group Size 34 800 CCA" for $279. I thought they'd have to dig through the back store room to find one, so even brought them the above picture printed I had printed out for them. But when I walked in the door, there...

Currently, I have Size 75 with 650 CCA. Ha!! Thanks for giving me the standards I need to have in mind as I pass through the AutoZone door tomorrow! I had no idea what to look or ask for, but now I do. And actually, I want to go even higher than those standards if I can. Many thanks!

I have discovered my Express 3500 van's V8 engine is hard to start because the new (but cheap) battery I put in is pulled down to 10.2 volts during cranking. What battery can I get that will maintain 12 volts even while cranking my large engine?

The first consideration is to place it as far as is practical away from your engine's exhaust pipe outlet. I placed mine on the opposite side and more than half the length of the van toward the front. Drill your hole and install this system only if you have a working carbon monoxide detector...

Wow. What a bad experience. I'm sure glad you are still with us! And hope you never have such a thing happen to you again! I never wander far from my van, which is loaded with Havelock wool on walls and ceiling (plus 1-inch foam under the floor). I installed a toasty-warm propane furnace I...

Oh my gosh yes! That's why I'll never consider going to France. Once Pepe Le Pew sets eyes on you, you're done for. There is no escape. It's like being drawn into a Black Hole past the Event Horizon where no escape is possible! And once you're drawn into the center of that singularity, the...

Such wonderfully useful and hopeful info. You could put your "verbal hemorrhaging" to great use and write a book! I'm sure it could be a great seller, for your style is so smooth-flowing and friendly.

About running naked through the woods: My girlfriend Tamara and I did that together in the Northwest woods about 40 years ago. We were on the far side of the lake outside Bellingham, WA. We intended to be alone, but a young couple came down the path (oops!) The guy then trailed a little behind...

Those holes work like "pin-hole cameras. By their nature, they focus the light for you so your eyes don't have to. Some claim wearing them can improve your eyesight as your eyes learn to do their own focussing better.

I have not asked anyone else, but with your long experience, you might have some very useful answers. I want to learn to be self-sufficient from my van living up there. In the region from Port Angeles and Nea Bay to a ways south of Forks, where/how can I learn to feed myself from the sea and...

You explained so much so well. Thank you. (y)

We would need it to be a bit more specific than a hobo on a tree. We all knew the rules, but the details on exactly where the line lies are blurry. I wish moderators could simply change offending words, lines, or thoughts to stars, *** ****** ** ***** ****. And then suggest a modified version...