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    Need van contacts near Jacksonville FL

    I have a 97 Chevy Express hightop conversion van and i need to find local contacts for light body work (surface rust and some fiberglass hairline cracks on roof). I also need to paint the van and would like a simple custom pinstripe or artistic paint job of the stars shown in the pic on the on...
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    Using foam mats under plywood flooring

    I have a Chevy Express Conversion van and I have taken out the carpet and there is padding underneath that is like the gym floor mats. The metal floor has the ridges and the mat is already cut so that it fills the low spot in the ridged floor and the walking surface is flat. I am planning on...
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    Back up monitor info

    I just bought a 97 Chevy Express 1500 Sherrrod Conversion High Top van and would like to know if there are any recomended products for use as a backup camera and a front camera for parking but that can also be used as a security camera and accessed from inside the van without turning the...
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    Looking for short bus or shuttle bus

    Anyone know someone who wants to get rid of a short bus (4 window) or a shuttler bus of the same size? Any resources out there to check?
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    A raccoon broke into the cab of my truck!!!

    Had the scare from hell last night camping. It was raining so I wasn't able to open the tent to my truck topper so I had to sleep in the pickup bed with the topper closed and the cab of the car is locked but the alarm is not set. In the middle of the night something BIG bumps my car, climbs on...
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    Traveling through Texas this week

    Is anyone out there in Texas right now? If so where and what is the traffic and gas situation around Dallas?. I've heard many places like Alvarado and Fort Worth are out of gas right now. I have to be east of Dallas by Thursday and want to keep up with what is going on. I'm sure as things get...
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    Traveling safely with full gas cans.

    I'm heading out toward North Texas soon and was planning on bringing two 5 gal cans of gasoline because I hear there is a shortage right now and I don't want to run out on the road. What is the safest way to transport this? I have a truck with a topper. I was wondering if I traveled with the gas...
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    Inside lock for topper

    I have a topper with 2 T handles (one on the right and one on the left of the window). When you turn the handle from the outside a 2 inch bar on the inside turns to the horizontal so it catches the inside frame of the window opening. Does anyone have any idea on how this could be locked from the...
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    Need Joshua Tree SP campground recommendation

    I'm planning to camp at Joshua Tree and saw that they have about 6 different campgrounds. I don't need electric or water so I was wondering if anyone has been there and which campground has the most big rocks.
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    UFO experiences?

    Has anyone out there had any UFO sightings when you are out in the middle of nowhere? I'm just curious as I get a bit spooked when out in the wilderness by myself.
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    Fear of not finding a place to camp

    I'm planning a 2 month trip out west and have been online researching where to camp and I'm very concerned about not being able to find a place to camp each night. I've been on various sites (freecampsites.net, campodium, blm, state and national parks etc) trying to plan out where to stay as the...
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    Great idea for shade

    I saw this picture on another site and thought this was a great idea. I never thought about using the holes in the tire rims to attach a bungee cord and tarp to create shade. 
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    How much water to carry?

    For all of you truck/car/van campers with limited space ....how many gallons of water do you typically carry? Do you use the gallon jugs with twist caps, the two and a half gallon rectangle jugs or large 5 gallon jugs? I'm planning on being in the Mojave/Death Valley in October and I'm really...
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    Need GPS recomendations

    I'm looking for a GPS unit for my truck for my adventure to the Mojave Desert. Anyone have any favorites out there? I don't want to spend a lot of money and want to keep it simple.
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    What is best battery power pack?

    I'm looking for an all in one battery power pack to charge my phone/camera/speaker/computer/fan and also use my computer while plugged into the power pack (not all at the same time). I need 2 outlets and a USB charger. I want to keep it inside my truck bed so I want to be sure it doesn't offgas...
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    What is the best cell phone carrier out west

    I'm heading west from FL, TX, NM, AZ and CA. Specifically Mojave Desert and Death Valley and around the Sedona area. What are your experiences with cell coverage. I've looked on freecampsites.com and seen their cell coverage ratings but I'd rather trust the advise of people in this forum who...
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    Camping near Mojave and Death Valley

    I'm planning on going to Mojave and Death Valley around October and would like some input from someone who has been there. Apparently there are no reservations and you just drive till you find a site. I'm a bit nervous about that and I'm not sure how many sites these places actually have. It...
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    Goal Zero Nomad 7 Plus phone charger solar

    Does anyone know anything about this product? I'm looking for a small portable solar unit and will only be charging a Samsung phone, and a laptop. https://www.rei.com/product/880056/goal-zero-venture-30-solar-kit
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    Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta in October

    Would like to go to this huge ballooning festival but keep hearing how unsafe the city is. Would like to camp but it seems all state parks in area are booked (or site is malfunctioning). Anyone know of areas within 50 miles or so to camp/boondock that is safe for a woman alone?
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    AT Overland Tacoma Habitat reviews?

    Does anyone have or heard of the new AT Overland Tacoma Habitat? I might be interested in buying one and am concerned about the quality and workmanship and the customer service dealing with Adventure Trailers. I currently have a FRP Flippac which I love but I'm concerned about the hinges rusting...
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