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I see how the distinction is drawn: We give OPINIONS but Bob gives ADVICE. This crap happens too often. Enough.

Bob, I hope you at least show some appreciation for the 'sheep' who grow your food, build and maintain your roads, provide your internet access and provide medical care when you need it. My post, which was quoted at least twice and deleted, was not in the least 'off topic'. It was, in fact...

Some people just have an aversion to work and would like to believe they can get through life without it.

I spend summers in the PNW, where my family all live, and the rest of the year traveling. Winters, I am usually around AZ. I grew up in a forested suburb in western WA and think trees are somewhat overrated. Nothing is as gloomy as a heavily treed camp site on a drizzly, gray day. The PNW is...

Thanks for the great report. I love my Chevy 3500 chassis, too! What a dream to drive!

Lots of BLM land. Shade? In the winter you don't need it, if you have solar, you don't want it.

Congratulations!  Freedom beckons!  See you on the road.   :)

If, as you say, you have credit card debt, it would be best to pay that off before attempting the RV life. You don't want to carry any debts while living on the road and you should have at least a small emergency fund.

I've noticed that some ladies living out of cars are not very friendly. I'm supposing they are not living that way by choice so I just smile and say hello and leave it at that.

No Von's, either. Albertson's, Fry's, Food City, Del Sol and some non-chain markets.

Provo is damned cold in winter!

I don't recall there being a Safeway in Yuma. But, yes, it's much nicer than Quartzsite.

The plan was to keep RV dwellers out of residential neighborhoods by providing 'safe lots'  but the lots have proved to be very expensive for the city [Ballard, I think, is the only lot]--over $1750/month per vehicle.  Plans for additional lots have been scrapped, AFAIK.

I accidentally gave a thanks to IGBT. Seattle is one of the most expensive places you can live. While it is true that there are safety nets, the demand right now far outweighs the supply.

I agree with Cindy. The SW. Definitely avoid the NW, for rain and prices.

And it always amazes me that they get stranded with a large piece of cardboard and a marking pen!  How convenient.

I agree with Bob that wind is the big problem. It will blow constantly for days at a time. Even if it leaves your tent intact, your nerves will be frazzled.

OK--so all you 'hunker down at home' types have a home in which to hunker down. Many of us van-dwellers [RV dwellers] do not. Hunkering down in a vehicle of any kind during a tornado or hurricane is just plain stupid.

Depends on the class C. Mine will go about anywhere. Although my Tiger has 4WD, my Born Free didn't and I boondocked in that, too. Clearance and, as has been noted, rear-end overhang can be issues but are not prohibitive. There are plenty of dispersed camp sites with access for any kind of rig.

I usually spend about $3.75 and only buy eggs from free range hens. Having raised chickens for a few years, I can't bear the thought of them being in little cages their entire lives. And, yes, they taste a lot better, too.