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I eat a Whole Food Plant-Based diet.  I'd like your opinion on how I plan to store my food for travel in my SUV to the Southwest this winter.  If I'm cruising for a bruising in terms of inviting rodents, I'd like to know, and I'd also like any suggestions for someone space constrained.  I plan...

I'm considering carrying some traps to the Southwest to put at the base of my two front tires while parked to deter rodents from messing up anything in my engine bay.  The problem is I've never been to the Southwest and I don't know what types of rodents are prevalent, thus don't know what type...

Here is my 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid I am preparing to full time in.  The interior has been built out, the panel (not connected yet) is hidden in the roof rack, and I'm trying to finish off the electrical system (12V only, no inverter). <br> Previously I installed the 100AH Renogy Lithium Battery...

Overview: I plan on installing my 200W solar panel on the roof of my white, 2016 RAV4 Hybrid and with the help of a 50a Renogy DC-DC / MPPT charge controller, charging up a 100AH LIFEPO4 battery (Battleborn, Renogy, etc.) for my daily, overly cautious, super-duper draw of 70AH per day.  This...

Preparing for living out of my RAV4 Hybrid and I have limited storage space.  I'd ~love~ to use my one burner Coleman gasoline/white gas stove as gasoline is easy to find and it has more BTUs than propane, but it's not advisable to store it in a hot car.  I've never filled your typical 20lbs...

I am sticks & bricks right now, but by the end of the year will be full-timing in the US, and possibly Canada a bit. I was able to grab an unlimited (but deprioritized) VZW MiFi/Jetpack plan for $70/month before the plan went away so I have that going for me.  Now I am trying to figure out...

I was hoping I'd see some sales, but I'm not finding any.  Do sales every occur on brands like Engel and Dometic by chance?

I'm sure most of us know of the video, heck it was one of the ones that turned the lightbulb on for me.  We are regularly updated on Bob's life, but what about the other stars?  Are they still on the road?  Happy and healthy?  Fallen on hard times?  Returned to sticks and bricks?  I'm curious...

Found some, but thus far no magic bullet for various reasons. 25a, but I only see it listed on AUS websites, pricey? https://www.australiandirect.com.au/buy/kickass-dc-dc-mppt-solar-battery-charger-12v-24v-2/KADCDC25A?fbclid=IwAR2k9RZszoygKH3g74QIBqZUTodYpkc7qMdC3KgMEJlhUHXWpNYZePHDPbY 25a...

Whether it is a folding bicycle, an electric bicycle, or a traditional bicycle of any sort, wondering how often people use pedal power (not interested in motorcycles or scooters). I will be fulltiming in a RAV4 Hybrid soon and space will be at a premium.  I ~think~ I'll spend 50% of my time in...

For my RAV4 Hybrid, trying to decide on an inflatable mattress, specifically the $100, 2.5in, REI Chttps://www.rei.com/product/148193/rei-co-op-camp-bed-self-inflating-sleeping-padamp Bed vs. a 3in latex mattress topper like this $160 one. Goals: Sleep comfortably.  It will be my full time home...

I realize this is an incredibly personal decision here as to what is "best", but I'm looking for suggestions for a 2in mattress (topper?  couch cushion foam?) for a 175lb male who is a side sleeper. Last night I moved my very comfortable 2in mattress topper off my mattress and on to my hardwood...

Hello Everyone, I'm 85% done with the build in my 2016 RAV4 hybrid using finished plywood (not CDX or sheathing).  Two things to address, one more serious that the other. My primary concern is protecting all the plywood I've built out in my SUV from liquid spills and just general wear and tear...

I had heard this was a thing and there was an official group a time ago, but forgot about it until now when I am close to retiring and hitting the road.  If anyone has a name, website, Facebook group I'd appreciate it as I'd like to investigate if this is something I can do out of my RAV4 Hybrid...

Hello All, new 2016 RAV4 Hybrid owner here building out for full time living. I would like to build my electrical needs around the new Inergy Apex. Please note the instructions state the MPPT controller can take 30a and 26V. My roof rack has room for a 90w panel producing 20 some odd volts and...

Hello Everyone, about to full time in a 2016 Toyota RAV4 hybrid SUV.  I plan to spend 50% of my time in nature, and 50% of my time in big cities going to museums.  Following a whole foods, plant based diet, my cooking generally involves, 1 pot containing rice, lentils, veggies, spinach. I really...

I am teetering on paying more for a RAV4 Hybrid with the ability to have genuine A/C any time I'd like vs. a nicely used Minivan for thousands less.  Given the desire to migrate with the 70F weather, would having genuine A/C improve your life vs. how you manage today?  Do you ever have days...

Preparing to retire and I am moving my domicile due to income taxes and vehicle registration/inspection rules.  As someone with his entire family in the Northeast, I plan to be here at least one a year, likely more to see family.  I have some family in FLA, but I'm not close with them, no family...

Currently being a sticks & bricks guy and living in the NorthEast with what we call the "green tunnel" on hiking trails with tons of trees shielding us from the sun as we hike, I'm wondering what folks do to protect their skin w/out buying copious amounts of sunscreen? I wear a wide brimmed hat...

Retiring at the end of 2019 to vanlife and getting down to (van planning) business.  Vehicle of choice is an insulated 159in RAM Promaster 2500 High Roof and I will be rocking ~900-1000w of solar on top, 4-600Ah of lithium batteries, and genuine air conditioning.  Oh the price of comfort.  I...