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  1. Yogidog

    Experience caravaning? Small groups or pairs?

    This came up on another thread and got me thinking...has anyone had a positive expereince with caravanning? Or how do u all do it?
  2. Yogidog

    Truck cab, rear window, what is below it?

    I have been looking for diagrams on internet. Does anyone know what it looks like inside, like what is holding window up? How big this is.   Maybe I could find it at libray also in repair manual for GMC Sonoma 2000 pick up, just thought of that while typing!
  3. Yogidog

    Long term camping arizona

    Could someone explain, again or point toward a thread on those 6 longterm camping in arizona? Quartzite, Colorado River ect. Is it 180.00? And do u need to be self contained I am in a truck. I am not asking all these questions for myself! Thanks!
  4. Yogidog

    Motels around Los Angeles ?

    I am not familiar with this area at all and want to book a motel.  Usually use motel 6 be great around the 50 dollor range, during week, relatively safe, just no gun shots! Areas to avoid? Moderately priced areas within an hour?
  5. Yogidog

    Los padres national forest

    Does anyone know about this? Weather looks good on ocean. I will look up their are mountains which I want to avoid
  6. Yogidog

    A 1 Mountain Road Flagstaff

    I am here, it was too hot below and meeting someone here, but I am earlier than planned. Would love to meet any and all of u that are still here. I'll keep my stinky dog in truck so we arnt any trouble. :) Please pm me if around, drove all night I hope I sleep but I'll check them later...
  7. Yogidog

    High wind areas what helps?

    Going slower or faster? Opening the back of topper? Yeeks!
  8. Yogidog

    Odor proof bags?

    I believe ttese could be used in back country? If they fail u all won't have to deal with me anymore! Does it seem reasonable? I'd rather not have container in back of truck but can do if necessary. No experience with this thanks
  9. Yogidog

    Tips on training a dog to be around other dogs?

    Her history is, I got her from the shelter at two months, she ran wild with a Labrador for three years in new Mexico, she and I traveled for two and a half years and no socialization. She did fine with my dad's dog.  I am talking nice to her when she starts barking at other dogs petting her both...
  10. Yogidog

    Tempeture gauge on steep grades?

    Is it normal for temp to go up on mountains? I would assume it is. How much would be acceptable without risking damage?  Mine usually reads straight up once after salt flats it went two notches over turned around went back. Yesterday at 11 am 85 degrees was about half way up hill to Virginia...
  11. Yogidog

    395 California guard rails?

    I hope to someday give back all the help I get on here. I am using a free maps com elevation finder looking at routes, national forests, with advice I have gotten earlier. Does anyone know if there are guardrails along 395 or to national forests?. I would imagine not all the way. I know...
  12. Yogidog

    Full timing in the West Fall 2016

    OK dog and I are here, we did it we are out, whew!  So much easier to do here, currently nevada, than the midwest. People seem to be much more accepting of travelers here and maybe more appreciative out the independent adventrous spirt. Staying in desert now, 97 degrees wind blowing. Getting...
  13. Yogidog

    Tips on training a dog?

    A very good dog, who has learned to sit and go down, walk right next to me on a short leash in three days:)
  14. Yogidog

    Nevada, Sept to Quartsite RTR in Jan, ideas on where to stay, route?

    I am going to start researching today, while I have Internet and electrity, possible options on where to travel and stay between now and RTR in January.  Going to use all the tools u all have provided. In Michigan and Florida, like a lot of u I would develop loops of boondovking, paid sites for...
  15. Yogidog

    Tips on breaking up dog fights or aggressive dogs coming toward my dog.

    Working hard to train my dog, she is not used to cities, elevators ect, will be in woods most times. Need to be in hotel because of daughter and heat. Keeping her on short leash, having her sit. Training when we are both relaxed. One dog was off leash and ran up, owner got her. I'd rather she...
  16. Yogidog

    Going to go look at these vans tomorrow any thoughts?

    1992 conversion van strong motor an tranny solar panel fully loaded all options http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/5726845372.html
  17. Yogidog

    Buying vehicle in state you are not resident

    I am sure this has been answered zillion tis but low battery on phone.. no time to read through how do u register and insure a vehicle in state where not resident. Would I need to be a resident?  I can switch residendency if needed Can I sell one with michigan title in nevada? Oil leak is...
  18. Yogidog

    Can using cruise control be hard on engines transmissions?

    Hi was wondering if anyone knew if cruise control can cause problem thanks,
  19. Yogidog

    The Sierra Nevada

    I did it! I am out, left this morning, made it through Chicago, just saw the worlds biggest truck stop coming into Iowa:)  will be to the Nevada tomorrow or next day. 14 weeks working and camping in home town, I was starting to feel like a squatter! The good thing is I had never felt...
  20. Yogidog

    What was your experience at your first rtr? Tips:)

    Hello all:) Some of new people are pondering what the rtr might be like, so I thought I would ask for any tips for when u are new. Thanks!
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