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  1. mdoverl

    Why I live on the Road

    I’ve been too afraid to let my young kids (7, 4, & 3) see their strong dad depressed for the past few months, and too scared to say anything. Now my wife has a new boyfriend and everyone thinks I abandoned my kids and don’t love them, and I’m still too scared to say I’m depressed. I feel like...
  2. mdoverl

    Blu-Ray Player powered via USB

    I’ve tried searching online. Does anyone know if a BluRay Player powered by USB exist? If not, does anyone know of BluRay Players with a socket for power that consume very little power? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. mdoverl

    Running Generator in City

    I’m been toying with the idea of getting a generator to recharge my Bluetti battery. A few issues, I live in my car, and I’ll be living in the city for the foreseeable future. I’m in Iowa, so close enough to parks if I drive 45 minutes away. I’ll be starting a job soon, so that may factor in...
  4. mdoverl

    Shade Cloth Ideas for a Car Dweller

    I got rid of that bulky canopy and I’m now looking at shade cloth. Something small, 6x10 or something like that. Here is a list from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=black+premium+mesh+shade+panel&ref=nb_sb_noss I was thinking a lean-to style would work, but I really need it for my weekly car...
  5. mdoverl

    Difficulty Downsizing Belongings in Car

    Obviously I’ve brought way to much stuff and I’m having a hard time downsizing. Not sure if I should list everything I have, but my truck and and back see is packed. There is a few more things I need to get, but it’s so hard to get rid of things. Who else has dealt with this and what was your...
  6. mdoverl

    Mistaken as a YouTuber by a YouTuber

    I was trying to say hello to someone and I was getting the 20 question burn by someone which is fine, they didn’t know me. They then proceed tell me I can’t record any video, which I’m like in my head “I’m not a YouTuber”. Then they proceed to tell me that they are a YouTuber. Is it normal...
  7. mdoverl

    Anyone Tested a Mini Air Conditioner?

    Just researching Mini Air Conditioners such as this...
  8. mdoverl

    I’ve Chosen My Power Station

    I picked out the Power Station for my solar setup for my car...
  9. mdoverl

    Mdoverl Captain’s Log

    Stardate 98857.06 I ate at a restaurant for the first time in over a year today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. mdoverl

    Staking Tents/Canopies in the Deserr

    I need some advice. How do you fellow nomads secure tents and canopies to the ground in the desert? I’ve come to the conclusion that stakes are highly unreliable. I would like to not find my tents blowing away like tumbleweed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. mdoverl

    New Canopy Storage Issues

    I bought this new canopy so I can do stuff outside of my car under some shade. Works great, but I don’t think I like the trade off in how much storage space it takes up. It’s currently stowed in the rear floor well and takes up the complete floor well. It’s also a two person setup and was a...
  12. mdoverl

    Fashion Don’ts in the Desert

    Don’t wear black in the desert. I didn’t have a problem with black attracting heat, that wasn’t the issue for me. By the end of the day my black pants were covered in dust, I looked pretty bad when I strolled into Walmart today. I immediately bought some tan khaki pants for desert fashion...
  13. mdoverl

    My First Day as a Nomad in Hot Weather

    I arrived back at Lake Havasu last night. I woke this morning at 7:30, did my morning routine, made sure to drink a whole bottle of water, and was leaving Craggy Wash by 8:30, it was 82 degrees. Spent about five hours getting mail, fixing insurance and buying a few things from Walmart. I made...
  14. mdoverl

    Lost my Drivers License

    Well, I’m halfway to Arizona from Iowa, and realized I’ve lost my license. I’ll have to call the couple places I stopped at on the way and see if I left them at a some places. Well I have a picture of my license on my phone, plus I have a physical copy of my birth certificate. This is so...
  15. mdoverl

    Map of Cell Towers

    Below is a map of cell tower locations, updates daily. Choose your service provider then look at map. I think the map is set to T-Mobile right now...
  16. mdoverl

    Money taken care of, Strong job prospects

    Walmart Management is interested is hiring me, I just needed to do the Walmart application. I’m applying for stocking, mainly unloading trucks. This should keep me away from customers . In 2-3 business days a large portion of my money should be transferred to my new bank account. I feel...
  17. mdoverl

    Reflectix turns Car into Faraday Cage

    I’ll need to get a Cell Booster for my car. I found plenty on Amazon. Anyone have a preferred brand? I understand how signal Boosters work, just not sure if the community has a specific product they prefer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  18. mdoverl

    Relfectix Project with pictures

    Got both rear passenger windows finished, and the portholes(or whatever their called). Nice and snug fits. After all windows are done, I’ll staple black clothes on them so I can reverse them for nighttime, or when I’m parked in a parking lot and I’m inside shopping for peace of mind. Sent...
  19. mdoverl

    Opinions on Solar products

    I’m looking at a https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075SSMR6K/ref=syn_sd_onsite_mobileweb_113?ie=UTF8&adId=200034397255411&qualifier=1615670493&id=2297740312367748&widget=sd_onsite_mobileweb&spPl=1&psc=1&uh_it=16542df516c9c5da2aa31c5f83ec5b21_CTRockpals 250w or 300w setup. I plan on charging a...
  20. mdoverl

    Bank account issue

    I’m running into an issue where I can’t open a bank account because I’m not a resident. Banks want so much information proving I’m a resident, which I don’t have. Any suggestions? I was thinking a prepaid credit card but I’m not sure how I would deal with direct deposit for pay checks. Sent...
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