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Several members have recommended Progressive Insurance for full-timer van insurance. A couple of weeks ago, I phoned them, and the person I spoke with refused to quote me. I may have used the wrong phrasing. I referred to my van as a "conversion". She said they couldn't risk...

Happy "National Root Beer Day" to y'all! :) Yes, that's a genuine designation (albeit silly). Several fast food chains have deals today, for example, A&W Restaurants give out free floats (from 2-8pm this year). It's a dilemma for those of us unburdened by a freezer, and who live far away from...

Since 9/11, every time I see The Flag at half mast, I have that stomach clenching moment of Dread. I'm sure many others here do too. Now that I don't have TV, and have only limited net access, it's even more anxiety inducing. Last year, I web searched and found this security-wise "meh" but...

Here's a detailed analysis of the proposed settlement of lawsuits against Equifax for the massive data breach that they could have prevented: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2019/07/what-you-should-know-about-the-equifax-data-breach-settlement/ That site ("Krebs on Security") is the #1...

From the beginning, I've had occasional issues starting my van. Sometimes it's because I haven't primed it enough (carburetor). Other times, I'm at a total loss, but if I just wait and retry it a few times, it gets going. The sequence is typically: I give the gas pedal one brief but firm...

It's resupply day, way out in a Northern Food Desert, and I found myself seriously contemplating buying a six pack of cans of Vienna Sausages. Main Advantage: single serving size, so ideal for the fridgeless. :) I'm "meh" on them, then I realized... I'll post it as a Recipe Challenge to CRVL...

Hi, my security software has locked me out of the previous thread of this title: https://vanlivingforum.com/showthread.php?tid=36313 If you want me to see your response, please reply only to this one.

Somebody else converted my van, and did a fabulous job. The only thing that annoys me (almost daily) is the curtain rod between the front/cockpit area and the living area. It's lightly wedged in, right above the seat belt holders. It's too precarious, and falls down easily. This must be a...

Two decades ago, while at a remote cabin, I was stung on my face by a wasp. Instant swelling & pain, plus higher than usual anxiety due to the location of the sting. I called a medical hotline, and she recommended Benadryl or any generic equivalent antihistamine (i.e. "Diphenhydramine HCI"). I...

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There have been many excellent threads and CRVL videos on Residency. None "fit" my needs & wants, for various (mostly "edge case") reasons, then I stumbled across an in-between option, for true homeless Nomads. :) Note: this does not apply to part-timers. You must not have an actual physical...

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I'm a Caffeine User. :) Specifically, via soda (typically generic Mountain Dew). When I started planning a year ago, caffeine alternatives were high on my list, since it may not always be practical or frugal to buy & store soda (i.e. cost at small town grocery stores). I considered, but...

From the promos, it'll be Geek Orgasmic. :D I'm baking cookies, partly for it, partly for, um, cookies. ;)

Here's some handy products that let you have cheese without refrigeration. :) Some off-the-shelf cheese will last many weeks to months without refrigeration. Several (parmesan, "hard" cheeses) have been discussed in other threads. A simple other variety is Jack Link's meat & cheese stick combo...

This is an attempt to continue a request for advice in another thread (titled "advice please: SSDI for neurological/TBI and/or applying 10+ years late?") that had to be locked due to explicit/implicit personal attacks in 4 posts by someone. This is neither a "pity party" nor a chat thread. This...

CRVL has many very useful and eye-opening (to Newb me) threads about Social Security Disability (SSDI). SSDI application advice is sought from those who are one or more of: neurologically disabled (e.g. Traumatic Brain Injury) waited more than 10 years before applying used a lawyer...

I'm the poor sod whose engine seized (1987 Dodge B250, the thread "Iron Mountain,MI looking for mechanic"). In Geek speak:  Jim, it's dead. I'm getting conflicting advice on whether to: bail completely and find a different vehicle get it replaced with a used engine get it replaced with a...

Two and a half weeks ago, I promised to post "Polar Vortex grilled cheese". The reward for your patience is a technique that's much more suited to van dwellers: "No Mess grilled cheese". :) Please feel free to post your own tips, techniques, hacks. I had assumed there'd be an existing "grilled...