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    Keeping stuff cold (or even frozen)

    <P><FONT size=3>I get free Ice from McD or BK I use a small 6 pk cooler. In the winter I use another 6pk cooler as a freezer. Just keep in the shade 30 degrees and lower works for me.</FONT></P>
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    stove thread

    <P><FONT size=3>As for MH fuel the best to use is gas line anti freeze&nbsp; it's 100% MH</FONT></P>
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    stove thread

    <P><FONT size=3>I have 4 ways of cooking 1.) coffee can which uses twigs or a roll of TP soaked in 70% Acl&nbsp; use a board to snuff out cost: $1 per week. 2.) small grill that uses charcoal cost: $15 to buy after that $4 per month for charcoal Can be snuffed out too. 3.) single burner propane...
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    best foldup chair for van ?

    <P><FONT size=4>My fav chair is my 5 gal bucket with a pillow and use a wood TV table for my laptop. And I am real close to the potty. LOL seriously I have&nbsp;2 metal folding chair folds flat 1" and slips under my hammock when I am sleeping. And I really use a wooden TV table. It goes there...
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    Mobile business...

    <P>A friend of mine gave me a great Idea for a way to earn money while on the road. Buy an AMP and 2 speakers and a laptop. Then download&nbsp;music. PM me for a great site. (music is free and have never gotten a virus from it) Then DJ at parties and bars.&nbsp;I myself keep my music on 6-4gb...
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    Sleeping Quarters in a Van

    <FONT size=3>I was given this idea by a friend that works as a carny. He has a van he uses to get from show to show. He has 2 hooks on each side of his van/panel truck. And he sleeps in a hammock. He says the van doesnt rock when he turns over in his sleep. And he can use the hooks for trash...
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    Saw this, Kinda neat

    <p><strong><font size="4">Hmm this would be Ideal for me. If you could drive say 50 mi with it open or is it up? Going to shoot the guy an email to see what I can find out. - Polecat77</font></strong></p><p><strong><font size="4">P.S. Thanks for the link</font></strong></p>
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    I would like some opinions This or a fullsize Van

    &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I have a chance to get this:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;1995 Ford F350&lt;br&gt;Mileage: 197,072&lt;br&gt;Fuel: Gas&lt;br&gt;Capacity&lt;br&gt;Empty weight: 7,540 lbs&lt;br&gt;Gross vehicle weight: 11,000 lbs&lt;br&gt;Cubic capacity: 602 cu. ft.&lt;br&gt;Towing...
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    My Question (Mail - USPS type)

    <P>If I decide to do the mail forwarding thing it would be at a later time. Ater I found some land down south or southwest. I was just wondering if people would use the service? I read the page on here about it. Thats what gave me the idea to start it. - Polecat</P>
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    OMG look what I found!!

    I have started saving for the T-van the guy still has it. Going to talk to him soon figure in 3 months will have the money to get it. I figure it will be about 1 1/2yrs before I am ready to hit the road. I also was wondering does anyone ever get up by me. If so let me know in pvt mess. and maybe...
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    Safely carry & use propane?

    Just a quick note here. I was a OTR semi driver and there are some states if you are driving a U-Hual type truck (can be bought used) you have to stop at weight stations. Even if privately owned.Or a rental.-Polecat
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    Bathing

    Ever think to use a 2-man blow up boat (under $30) or a blow up kiddie pool (under $20) I have a air materess and a small dog that sleeps with me. Used it for 6 years. with no problems.&nbsp;
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    Towing travel trailer with a standard tranny pros/cons

    <font size="4">I am a retired semi driver (22yrs OTR) a clutch is only needed to stop and start a vehicle moving. I have never burned a clutch out. If you know the vehicle well you can do what they call floating. Which is nothing more than timing the shift to the let up of the gas pedal. If...
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    My Question (Mail - USPS type)

    <font size="4">I am wondering how everyone receives mail? If you use a mail forwarder or what? I can't travel for a year or so. I was thinking of starting a mail forwarding business. Any ideas???&nbsp;</font>
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    selling at arts/crafts fairs, how to?

    Hey, mountaintramp was wondering if you would like to wholesale some of the arrow head necklaces? If so send me an email or private message here.
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    Work

    I was talking about going to populated places. Like in Detroit they have the Grand Prix races on Bell Island a friend of mine goes there for the week and picks up $50- $100 a day in bottles.He fills his van up everyday. And cashes the cans and bottles in after dark (Bell Island closes at 10pm)...
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    Sleeping Minus the Matress

    You can make a hammock out of some rope and heavy blanket check this out http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-Instant-Hammock/ Now to figure out a way to put in a vehicle. &nbsp;Could use a canvas tarp instead of blanket or curtain. LOL&nbsp;
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    Insulation

    Thats an interesting idea using spray foam, could use the can stuff and do it during the spring, summer, and fall you could finnish it up. spread the cost over say 9 months. Home depot sells it for about $2 a can.
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    Free Heat

    going to contact them to see if they can rig up something for me. I heard about them on a morning show long time ago.&nbsp;
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    Free Heat

    I was wondering if anyone thinks this would work for heat in the winter months http://www.cansolair.com Pleas check it out and let me know. I was thinking of calling and asking if they could make one to fit the door on a Transvan
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