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    Best color for awning

    I'm designing an awning for my camper. I have decided to go with synthetic canvas as it appears to be the best for durability and waterproof. But I don't know what color. One of Bob's videos shows him recommending black for a shade tarp, but someone else said white is best and that black will...
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    Solar newbie

    I'm going to Harbor Freight to look at their solar kits. I have a solar ready camper. Any recommendations? What do I need?
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    Shade cloth

    I watched Bob's video about shade cloth, but didn't see a link for the best black 10X12 shade cloth..anybody know?
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    Algodones, Mexico for Cheap Dental

    Anybody been to Algones, Mexico for cheap dental? Please let me know how it went, and if I should take advantage of it.
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    Need advice

    I have an opportunity to acquire a 2005 Ford E250 converted van. 8 cylinder. Has a bed, ac, heater, generator, in excellent condition. 66k mi. Claims it gets 16 mpg city, 20 hwy. Is that good miliage? I'm wondering if it is a gas hog and if I will be able to afford to drive it (to the RTR)   ??
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    dehumidifier

    Does anybody know about the little dehumidifier for RV? I know humidity is more a problem on the east coast than out west.
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    Internet to Go

    I know you can hook up to wifi in various places, but how do you get internet in your rv? I watched one video where a guy had some device hanging in his rig and said it kept him in touch with the world, but I don't know what it is.?
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    Porta Potty Pooping People Please

    I watched Bob's video about pooping. Interesting as all his videos. I have a new pull behind camper but I hesitate to use the toilet because I don't want to have to clean the black water tank. Maybe I should go ahead and use it and learn how and get used to it but...Bob likes the bucket idea. I...
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    Corps of Engineers Campgrounds

    This is a booklet of the Corps of Engineers Campgrounds in the US. I heard they are nice, usually level, and not too expensive. Anybody with experience in one please post. https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/booklet/Whole.pdf
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    Pros and Cons of vandwelling

    I have been looking at vans and have some questions. How much should you reasonably expect to pay for a new van and where should you look. Also, some vans get terrible gas mileage and I don't want one of those. So I am assuming I want a 6 cyl, but a mini van or cargo?? :dodgy:
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    Deserted house

    I found a deserted house. It looks like somebody just walked away and left it. Does anybody know how I can find the owner? Maybe I could get a deal on it. Also, what is a HUD house, what is foreclosure, and what is mortgage.
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    BUYING LAND

    Maybe you shouldn't buy the cow if you get the milk free, but does anybody know of some cheap land for sale? I want to homestead, or live off the grid. At least have a base from which to travel.  :cool:
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    LEARNING ABOUT LAND

    Mostly what I find is info about land out West. I live in the Charleston area of South Carolina. My places of interest are North and South Carolina. I don't know if there is dispersed camping in South Carolina? Or North Carolina. The Cherokee Indian Reservation is in Western North Carolina in...
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    Introduction

    I am a Marine Corps captain, retired and just bought a camper to do some traveling. I'm single (open to not being). An artist near Charleston SC with no dependents or pets. But Bob Wells got me thinking about that with his dog Coty. After watching his videos, I decided I would like to be a part...
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