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For what it's worth, here's my experience with Progressive, in Michigan. I purchased my van (2016 Ford Transit) new in 2017. I added it to my progressive personal auto policy, replacing the mini van I owned previously. Two years later, after converting and moving in to the van, I called...

Not on the sly, but I sold my "fixer-upper" in a short sale to a house flipper and the deal included all the crap I didn't sell or give away. I didn't keep anything I couldn't carry and it's absolutely wonderful. I could have put more time into selling and gotten a few more dollars, but it...

I have an Alpicool 15, I use it as a freezer. Six months in, I have no complaints.

i just assume it's illegal everywhere if you look deeply enough into any communities ordinances, you're bound to find it in there somewhere

This.  I recently had a neighbor in the the campground stop by to check on me, because I hadn't been seen outside all day.  Once upon a time, that would have totally creeped me out but in this case I was relieved to know that if something happened to me, my dog wouldn't have to feed on my corpse...

I'm a fan of free and cheap campgrounds and overnight parking at places like Walmart, when I'm not driveway surfing with friends and family. Before I started, I imagined enjoying the solitude of the boonies.  Turns out, I'm a little more civilized than I thought.  I don't mind seeing other...

If any of you are on Facebook, there's a group gathering steam - I think it's called "East Coast Van Build" but they're planning something in that part of the country. I don't know if they have a location nailed down yet.

It also confirms that RVs are not dwellings, and therefore those living in RVs are "homeless" by definition. This can have tremendous impact for anyone with children, or for anyone who is considered disabled or vulnerable. Family members or state officials could use the fact that one is...

The "wagon" version of the Transit indicates the passenger version, available in low, medium and high roof. I'm 5'9" -ish and can walk around freely in my mid-sized Transit.

"Millennials didn't invent vanlife. But we most certainly invented #vanlife, the act of compulsively broadcasting our curated adventure snippets to the world via social media." That's the most excellent description of the phenomenon I've seen. I do wish people would stop conflating "vanlife" &...

"Us" as in homeless? Probably. " Us" as in van dwellers, nomads or CRVL people? Almost certainly not. But why assume it's human waste? Could easily be dog shit.

If you really want to register and insure as an RV, one alternative would be to buy an RV and gut it, then rebuild it to your liking; you may find a deal on a good vehicle with some interior damage, smoke/pet odors, etc. Reuse what you can. My van is just a cargo van as far as my auto insurance...

Same thing happened to me in Bangor just a few weeks ago, and I drive a big silver Transit van. I asked a woman for directions and her response was "Don't f#@k with me; I'm a cop's wife and I'm calling 911 right now". I stuck around and waited for the police and it turned out to be a fun...

For the next few days I'm still in Michigan ;) Finally hitting the road, heading east-ish. Good luck!

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It's been five months since i reclaimed my days, and nearly three months since I've slept in a house :) I can't even express how wonderful it is. It's fantastic. It's incredible. I am free. I am happy. I haven't even left my home state but my world has completely changed. If you're still...

Be aware that some species of birds are prohibited in some states. Java finches, for example, are verboten in California and many other states over fears of escapees and crop damage.

My insulation varies from 3/4" ( outer wall panels) down to 1/8" (over the ribs in the ceiling. 99% of it is flexible, closed cell foam simply glued to the walls and covered with fabric. Cheap, easy, lightweight and space saving (no wood framing). Lowest nights so far right around 30 and I was...

I opted for these circuit breakers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4K9MXD/ref=twister_B01H3DKGBE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Easy installation, easy operation. One between the panels and controller, one between controller and battery, and another between battery and fuse block.  Doesn't answer your...

I used 3M 5952 on mine, and it's still there a year later. Using the same to mount my solar panels tomorrow.