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  1. tx2sturgis

    Gear For Sale Near Amarillo, RV lots, seen on Facebook

    I rarely forward this type of ad to the forum but this seems like it might be suitable for a few of our members. These small RV lots typically sell for a few thousand dollars at Lake Meredith which is NE of Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle. These might make a good stopover point for travelers...
  2. tx2sturgis

    [Split from Real Prices] Adaptive Cruise, Drafting, Hyper-mileing etc.

    [MOD EDIT: This post and several following posts have been split from the original thread and moved here to more easily address this topic -tx2] _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Just say NO to drafting big trucks and...
  3. tx2sturgis

    Nine things nomads never need!

    This is just for fun! It's not a 'Top Ten', its a 'Never Needed Nine'! I thought some of us might appreciate 'lightening the load' figuratively and literally... Nine Things Nomads Never Need: __________________________ 1 Lawnmower 2 File cabinet 3 Garage door repair tools 4 Wheelbarrow 5...
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    They need temp workers in Sturgis!

    I like to remind our members that the Black Hills area of South Dakota is a wonderful place to be in the summer, and many of our members might be interested in temporary employment, especially during the Sturgis Bike Rally in early August. Most of the campgrounds and venues need employees and...
  5. tx2sturgis

    For those with vehicles registered in Texas

    Starting on January 1, 2025, vehicles registered in Texas will no longer need to pass an annual safety inspection. (If the vehicle is registered in a county that requires annual emissions tests, that test will still be required) Many of our members and the RV and vanliving population that are...
  6. tx2sturgis

    For our members from Louisiana: Data Breach

    Well here we go again...another data breach. If you are a resident of Louisiana please take steps to protect your online financial and social media accounts. https://www.nola.com/news/6-million-records-exposed-in-global-louisiana-omv-breach/article_75a998c8-0c56-11ee-888a-cfc4ab2d3d31.html
  7. tx2sturgis

    RV Job, free beer included!

    This is a hoot! Harvest Hosts needs an RVer to travel around and drink beer at various distilleries and breweries and they will furnish an RV for you to do it! No drinking and driving of course, you are expected to remain parked/camped after sampling and reviewing the products on tap at each...
  8. tx2sturgis

    Rodent repeller gizmos....has anyone tried these?

    I ran across these rodent repeller devices intended to be mounted under your vehicle hood...I wonder if they actually work, how noisy are they when you are sleeping in the vehicle, and do they seem to work? Have you tried one...
  9. tx2sturgis

    DIY portable power packs [[split from bluetti FS listing]]

    I moved this content into a new thread, if anyone has built (or wants to build) a DIY power station, power pack, portable battery pack, etc...and you want to share your info, pics, etc, or ask questions, this is the thread for that...
  10. tx2sturgis

    LOOK UP! Lunar Eclipse Tonight!

    Tonight, Sunday night, in central and western time zones: https://www.timeanddate.com/live/ https://www.digitaltrends.com/space/luna...-to-watch/
  11. tx2sturgis

    Vandweller Chatroom (Closing)

    HERE YE HERE YE!! ALL YOU SCURVY DOGS (and oh yeah, YARC members) COME JOIN US FOR SOME PIRATES GROG AND CAP'N MORGAN SPICED RUM! Tonight (and every Tuesday) in the chatroom....lets try this...come say hello...really....its not hard to do...just hoping to get a little bit of fun going...
  12. tx2sturgis

    Youtuber Camo Dave: R.I.P.

    I just found out Camo Dave has passed away from a heart attack. I used to enjoy his videos and even participated in some of the live chats on "SaturDave"... I felt really bad after leaving a voice mail on his phone asking him why he hasn't been making videos for more than a week...and then...
  13. tx2sturgis

    A tiny house for sale near me (not mine)

    Found this near me....seems nice for the price! She wants $53,000 OBO.
  14. tx2sturgis

    Auction: Just-4-fun! Mad Max Post-Apocalyptic Rigs

    I want one! All I have to do is come up with a ton of money and way to get the machine home from Australia! https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/AuctionLots.aspx?smode=0&aid=25652 Imagine showing up at Burning Man or RTR in one of these!  :D
  15. tx2sturgis

    Classic 1962 VW Van (let's watch this auction!)

    Hooboy this is some serious and fun eye candy! Let's watch this auction and see what she goes for....as of this posting the price is already at 52 grand! Auction ends Wednesday morning, 25 August. https://www.freedomcarauctions.com/auctions/7907/lot/799-1962-Volkswagen--23-Window-Samba-Bus
  16. tx2sturgis

    Selling my camper: 2019 r-pod 171 SOLD!!

    Nice 2019 R-POD 171 with lots of 'boondocking' upgrades including two solar panels, dual batteries, larger LP tank, 3.5 inch axle lift kit, removable rear stabilizer jacks and tongue jack for more ground clearance at your favorite boondocking sites. Dinette table upgraded for heavy duty use, but...
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    I heard a POP! Then another one!

    Actually, a pop....not knowing what that might be, I looked around...hmmm... Then about 10 minutes later, POP! It was a very loud POP and I saw some smoke drifting out of this little inverter... It was still working, the PC and monitor were still operating just fine, after both pops...then I...
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    Local Auction: a small RV park in Texas

    An RV park for my birthday! Awww honey...you shouldn't have! Just kidding but the auction for this small RV park in Perryton Texas (north end of the Texas Panhandle) just happens to be on MY BIRTHDAY! >> June 17th! https://www.assiter.com/auctions/7041/lot/7057-210-SE-24th-Ave%2C-Perryton-TX...
  19. tx2sturgis

    Posted Work Camper Openings (Texas State Parks)

    Posted Work Camper Openings (Texas State Parks) Here are a couple of work camper jobs for this summer not far from me, Caprock Canyons State Park, and Palo Duro Canyon State Park. They provide water and electric hook-up site in exchange for 24 hours of work per week. This might  be suitable for...
  20. tx2sturgis

    Can Cooker Companion

    Funny name, works well...I bought the smallest one called the Companion...it's a bit too large I think for one-person meals, but if you are making a stew or soup for 2-4 people I think it would work well for that. Think of it as a crock pot that's faster, lighter, non-breakable, and works on...
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