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I'm hoping to do a week or so at a time. It's looking pretty rainy here at the moment and I was thinking about that today as I found a great tent at the thrift store. Well, it would have been great if the previous owners hadn't shoved it in the bag sopping wet and dirty. If the forecast is bad...

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Thank you for this perspective. I completely agree and that's why I was looking for 20-25ft. I think that pre-kid part of me loves the idea of the van life. I am heading to Walmart soon to check prices on camping gear and get some ideas of what to look for. Aldi has a tent, hammock with stand...

Exactly why I want to be in an RV! We both love being outside. We have done a few camping trips together, but all at a music festival where we also had access to a kitchen and bathroom. The first one was at 9 weeks old, which was crazy because I was still waddling and barely recovered. I hope...

We are in Davison.

Hello! I am Jenn and I have a 4yo son and a 12+yo cat. I bought a 1986 25ft Southwind Class A a year ago but haven't made it on the road yet. I am having some mechanical issues as well as not making enough money to feel ready to head out. Though I love my RV, I am having some second thoughts and...

Sorry I missed that link, I went back and found it now. I am adjusting to this forum format and I am having internet issues as well. I did see a video with looking for vacuum leaks that also showed how easy it is to switch the vacuum hoses. I have a list of things to look at when I am at the...

Wow! I had no idea the Borders foundation still existed. My dad was the first manager of the Flint Borders and I started "working" there when I was 12, flushing shelves, stripping covers, things like that. When I was 18, and he was no longer the manager, I worked there for a while and then also...

I search thrift stores, yard sales, and library book sales and then send them into amazon 40-50lbs at a time. Usually what sells best for me are nonfiction (history, memoir, etc), religion, and textbooks. It's called fulfilled by amazon and there are a ton of resources out there for learning how...

Started reading the second link and that sounds a lot like what I have going on. Mine has run much more recently than this, it was not left neglected for years as that post's was. What my buddy finds curious is that I do not see gas squirting into the carb when I press the gas pedal. It does run...

Thank you both! It is a 1986, so likely 85. I agree that I would much rather it be a cheaper problem to fix than the fuel pump. Bardo, if you have a link to what type of hoses to get and maybe advice on how to find a how to video, that would help me a lot. I am not well versed in mechanics but I...

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Everything I have read says my fuel pump is in the tank and so it would need to be dropped in order to replace it. I will take a look around for it by my engine, but I am doubtful. My friend who has been advising me says he doesn't think the issue is a vacuum leak because the only problem is...

I was just looking around on youtube for how to find vacuum leaks. Looks like something I can try and if the hoses are original, 31 years old, then it would make sense there could be cracks. Also about different gaskets so that might be harder for me to find and replace. I don't remember what...

Choke functions! Had that sorted out last summer and it cost more than $20. I learned that time that if it wasn't starting then I would open the dog house and take the cover off and use my awning pull to hold the choke closed while I started it. Okay, so supposing it is just a vacuum leak, how...

Where do you mean? Grand Rapids? I would love all campground suggestions!

I'm considering tent camping from my car for the summer and searching the forums for more information. Because I have a child and a small car, a tent will be necessary to sleep. Anyone have more information or posts to point me to?

I do not know yet. I am looking into options while I make some lists of what I will need to make this happen. I am frequently at thrift stores and garage sales so I am hoping to find something decent and cheap.

Yes I can afford the gas for a small car compared to the gas for the 30 year old RV. The fuel pump repair is likely costly, as in over $1000. The gas tank would need to be dropped, the old pump removed, and an electric one properly put in place. At this point, it will start with gas in the carb...

Ooh, thank you! I am currently in Michigan and plan to at least make it to Minnesota.