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    New Mexico Residency

    I always wondered what those quonset hut buildings were named, so you just answered that for me. I think they are neat and would withstand some really high winds.
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    How deep is it good to burry poop?

    6-8 inches https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/dispose-of-waste-properly/
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    Save Money on Gas video

    If driving slower, you just don't change lanes fast at all. Look for awhile before doing so. It is scary even at 70+ mph to see a speeding car coming around you so fast.
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    A wheeless van to live in (apt)

    Video Tour: Tiny Van Converted into Japanese Zen Van Dweller https://tinyhousetalk.com/japanese-zen-van-dwelling-converted-micro-van/
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    any kayakers here?

    Rochelle's canoe rental for paddling some of the Brazos River in Texas. And read "Goodbye to a River" while in camp ; ). http://www.rochellescanoeandkayakrental.com/
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    Has anyone ever put a treadmill inside a bus

    In 2019 I acutely injured my right iliopsoas tendon (main tendon pulling leg forward) on a treadmill. I had been enjoying using a treadmill at Planet Fitness. My routine was to walk 30 mins at full incline at 2-3 mph and then walk 30 mins on no incline (flat). The mistake was not warming up...
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    REI Member 20% discount

    rei membership is now $30 one time fee.
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    Visible Limitations

    Depending on where you are located, the speeds can drop dramatically, in my case down to 10 kbps when busy. (hotspot with laptop)
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    Can Police Search Your RV Without a Warrant?

    some leo's are crooks..the ones stealing peoples property in some traffic stops
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    Music for traveling

    freegalmusic.com through your library card allows free mp3 downloads..5 or so per week.
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    Free Van (RV, skoolie ect) Life Event - Saturday March 19th

    I saw a young couple in a short schoolie at Big Bend National Park in the week of Valentine's Day. It was cool.
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    What's the cleanest, cheapest, most minimal eating I can do?

    Eat Less. Exercise More.
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    best minimalist sleeping pad?

    For the last 3 years I have slept on a thermarest basecamp, the 25 x 75" model, and like it alot. I put a closed cell foam pad under and a cheap sleeping bag on top...and sleep on top of the sleeping bag with whatever additional insulation I need.
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    Best way to store clothes?

    Even the backpackers have been talking about using these lately in their backpacks. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/rensare-clothes-bag-set-of-3-check-pattern-gray-black-10461208/
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    What's in your medical bag?

    Wow Ripper, great job.
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    RIP Jim Foreman

    Some of you may remember Jim from posting on the old vandwellers yahoo group before cheaprvliving came along. I first knew of him there and then would see him post in other forums of interest to him (small cameras). He passed away in November 2021 at the age of 93. His obituary and stories are...
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    Jason Momoa lives in a van

    https://pagesix.com/2022/01/28/jason-momoa-reportedly-living-in-rv-after-lisa-bonet-breakup/ 750K Earthroamer
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    What's the cleanest, cheapest, most minimal eating I can do?

    Backpackers will even cold soak some lentils (split red lentils) without cooking and add to meal.
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    Laptop or Tablet (MacBook or iPad)

    Think I paid about $900 for my macbook air 2015.
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    What's the cleanest, cheapest, most minimal eating I can do?

    I live in an apt but found a way to eat without refrigeration. I do heat water at times mostly for boiled eggs but also for rice or couscous. My staples are mixed nuts, oatmeal/bran cereal, boiled eggs, tortillas, edamame, meat packets (tuna, chicken, salmon), canned mixed vegetables. And...
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