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Am setting out in my first, maiden voyage into the Colorado mountains July 17 - 19. Thinking Leadville area but with the pandemic wondering if boondocking is even available. I don't even know how to find a boondocking place, not really. Actually getting out there is a lot different than reading...

I took this afternoon off to research how to insure my proposed vehicles. My current insurance company is Progressive. After a huge run around, I was told in no uncertain terms, and my call was recorded for legal reasons, that they will NOT insure any commercial vehicle that is being converted...

 66788:  I've been on the phone all afternoon with Progressive, of which I'm a current policy holder (but not for a commercial vehicle). I tool annual leave to research this and am getting nowhere with Progressive. You, however, got your insurance with them in Oregon. Do I need to live in...

I've learned to use my 3qt Instant Pot this month. The reason I was attracted to this type of cooking is that it uses no butane or propane so I don't need to carry that. Also, it can do everything in one pot so I have less dishes to clean. Plus, it does everything FAST, so I spend less time...

Your question and explanation already show that you know a lot about yourself and are willing to learn more. That makes me believe that you will not be lonely. Yes, there are a lot of retirees on the road (in 11 months I'll be one of them) but have you watched YouTube lately? There are younger...

Plus, I'm not nearly at the buying stage yet, but the questioning one. This is my first question so that I can not waste people's valuable time. I am methodical but also hopeful because a box truck cutaway would give me what I wanted when I started looking. I never even knew they were a possibility.

Thank you Matlock. I've got it on my list next week to check with my insurance for sure. I'm planning on moving residences though when I fulltime so will check all of that out too. Since you have cutaway, I'm going to send you a friend request! You may provide advise to someone else that will...

All: Where is the best place to post my question on a Chevy 3500 Express cut-through, which is considered a box van? https://www.gmfleet.com/chevrolet/express-cutaway-van.html I have less than 12 months before I hit the road and just discovered this an an option for serious consideration...

MrNoodly, I think, mentioned something about a huge wattage draw and fire burning down the rig. So many vanners use this so is this risk true for the short amount of time it is used? It'd be great if there was data in vanner laymen's terms on this as the whole wattage and wiring thing totally...

Hi there. For me, it is because of the time factor. I don't like to spend any extra time cooking than necessary but I crave eating healthy - lots of greens and veggies and soups. With the instapot I'm done on average in 10m or less, and it is yum. Clean up is a breeze. It takes up very little...

Yes, Jim, I thnk it does start off high then drops off. So far, I've only used it 20 min max and average 6 min - those are once a day times. You are in Denver. . . hmmm, you are an expert in solar. When I get my van, which will most likely be empty, is there anyone you recommend in Colorado to...

You are so right. I got the 6 qt and I guess I'll use it and learn with it for the next 363 days (!) when I can store and freeze more things. But for my van I'll have the 3qt.

Super info! Thank you so much. I don't plan on hour long or multi hour long slow cooks. Using it for daily dinners and the occasional soup batch.

Yes, I'm not up-to-speed on wattage yet. I've watched Bob's good explanations but without actually experiencing any of the off-grid realities, I've a lot to learn. I know I'm going to get double the solar of what I need in order to not take my batteries below 50% on regular use but how that will...

Hello! In exactly twelve months from today, I will be on the road. Countdown preparation is real now and the first thing I need to learn to do is to cook differently. I want to get into the habit now. While I will have propane or butane tanks outside of my van to use intermittently alongside the...

If you are a fulltime vanner or boondocker and a certified financial planner with references of some sort, I could use your advice. It'd be great if when you email me you type "Escape Review" in the subject. I want someone from the community who is mature (retired would be great) and not...

Using PCS Camper Conversion's youtube instructions for heat/cold/blackout window coverings, I completed the coverings for the far back windows of my 2011 Rav4. Including the hatch which was a bear! Before I start on the side windows, I'm wondering what ideas and experience anyone might have with...

Howdy, all. I want to travel with no sink, even in two years when I upgrade to a van. I'd really like to see some examples from others without a sink who keep their dishes and counters clean with little to no water and using apple cider vinegar. Lots of recommendations for that method but no...

That sounds like an excellent place to start my studies, Maxadox! Well done and thank you. I don't want much but I do want my laptop and phone, we'll see how much wattage I need. Homework time. Oh, got my reflectix and felt and butcher paper for tracing. Going to make my insultated and black out...

I hope this is the right place to post this question.    My Hyundai died recently (how poetic) and I replaced it with a wonderful (or wanderful) 2011 limited Rav4. I am fixing to prep it for long-term camping and eventually (this time next year) full-time living. Most immediately, I want enough...