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  1. phillipaaron

    Angel Peak Recreation BLM Campground - New Mexico

    Camp Ground: Angel Peak BLMM Campground 30 miles South East of Famington, New Mexico GPS: 36°33'43.0"N 107°51'59.2"W Elevation: 6,991' Road: Dirt rock road. Some washboard but very manageable. First mile is the worst. Can accommodate any size rig. There are 3 campgrounds and picnicking areas...
  2. phillipaaron

    What tires would you get?

    I'm nomadic and plan to be in all weather and conditions from Texas to Alaska and everywhere in between. I want to get some heavy duty tires that can handle a wide range of weather as well as tough enough to withstand some minor off road usage. Any suggestions on some good tires to consider?
  3. phillipaaron

    What should a van dweller consider with their suspension?

    I got a lot of weight in my van and I can see it sagging. The shocks feel rather spent. Sometimes I feel like I'm a gansta w/ hydraulics in my Impala hopping up and down. I've bought some new Gas-A-Just shocks that a lot of other van users (workers/not dwellers) suggested. However, I haven't had...
  4. phillipaaron

    Lake Como Campground - Blanca, Colorado - Great Sand Dunes National Park

    Camp Ground: Lake Como Road Blanca, Colorado GPS: 37.526985, -105.593536 Elevation: 7680' Road: Dirt to extremely rocky as you travel further down the road. Eventually you'll likely need a 4x4 I spent about 5 days out near the Great Sand Dunes National Park last week and had a great time. I...
  5. phillipaaron

    How to determine percentage of charge remaining in battery?

    I have an MPPT controller with a display that shows a battery icon several horizontal lines inside the battery icon that represents the batteries remaining charge. There is no percentage number. However, what's getting me is after not much usage the icon shows the battery about depleted with...
  6. phillipaaron

    RinseKit: The Revolutionary Portable Shower

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rinsekit/rinsekit-the-revolutionary-portable-shower?ref=category_popular I just saw this on Kickstarter and thought it was pretty cool. The only down side is it needs to be filled with pressure. A problem if you don't have pressurized water around. However...
  7. phillipaaron

    Paint that sticks to Reflectix?

    Anyone know of a type of paint that will stick to Reflectix based on experience? Or perhaps other ideas that don't involve fabric? I thought about duct tape, but, that would look tacky :P
  8. phillipaaron

    Raton, New Mexico - Sugarite Canyon - Soda Pocket Campground

    Soda Pocket Campground (Pay $10) Spots: About 30 211 Highway 526 Raton, NM 87740 Raton, New Mexico GPS: 36.972874, -104.39391 Elevation: 7867' I stayed here for the night. It was a very quiet and awesome spot to hang out. I will certainly be going back to this campground to spend more time...
  9. phillipaaron

    Newbie One Week In

    Hello everyone. I just left full time in my van about a week ago from Houston, Tx and currently in Colorado at the Great Sand Dunes National park. It was a nice find locating this forum. Glad to be here and hope to bring something valuable to the community. See you on the road or in the wild.
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