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I'm a backpacker and outdoor enthusiast - I EDC 190 Grain Alcohol (e.g. Everclear) and small nesting alcohol stove. Aside from stove fuel, and dehydrated vodka, I use it diluted as a general purpose solvent, cleaner, sterilizer, so yes occasionally as a full body wet wipe with paper towel. I...

Use Tuna in water and drain the water into your pee bottle.... same for pasta water. I use 3L Nalgene Cantene bladders for pee bottles, and keep them in collapsible buckets (in case of leaking).

I had one for a decade... the RT build was fine, but some built-in components had issues toward the end - had problems with my Onan and Kool Kat that got costly to repair due to being... so well built-in. Ultimately drove me toward a temporary set-up, but I'm not a full-timer. If you're handy...

Not sure I'd go with any old diaphragm compressor - IMHO, you need the tank buffer for a substantial volume 'poof' of air to clear the line.. it's very much like clearing a snorkel. Slow/low volume air dribbling in risks bypassing more water. A 1 gal tank would be fine, but 2-3 gals is more...

Good stuff. Wish someone would make/sell a plug and play accessory to swivel the front passenger seat on these minivans so they can be used backwards for lounging, without disabling the safety features for forward travel. Downsized from a conversion van to minivan and really miss that feature...

Nice work! You've optimized that space well. Any plans for the front passenger seat area?

You can buy 2gal tank oil-less compressors in the $50-80 range - just google it. I happened on a Black & Decker 2 gal clearance sale at Targets for $25 (bought like 4 for holiday gifts) and been using it for years for to winterize, and also for tires. You also need a valve adapter (air>water...

Dry is safe of course, but the problem is that so much of an RVs plumbing is hidden. If the demo water was sourced from the fresh water tank and pump through the lines to the faucets, then how do you know the lines are dry? Large areas, like the holding tanks, are generally safe with small...

I didn't read through the whole thread, but I found a good solution to the shower problem through extreme water conservation. Picked this from backpacking (where you have to carry your water) but all I need now is Dr. Bronner's and one of my Sawyer/Platypus/Evernew drinking water bladders, and...

The UCO Candle Lanterns claim 1900 BTUs (450 BTUs from the micro tea candle versions) on the outside of their blister packaging, and you can get cleaner beeswax candles for it (perhaps less BTUs). HERE is a post of a 1hr atmospheric test of 3 wick candle in a vehicle with the windows roll-up...

I thought this was a joke.... but WOW, it's got a lot of user reviews, and good one's! My hat's off to this guy.

Helps being on the smaller side (5'8", 150lbs)  ;)

I'll bump this thread as my minivan shower rig is quite similar to the OP's various set-ups - it's evolved from backpacking and RV camping (while winterized).  I like using a Tyvek curtain since it's hydrophobic (beads the water) yet is breathable so any remaining dampness after...

I use all methods above, plus the backpacker's LNT method: a bit water in a pot or bowl, then use your spoon to scrap/wash all food bits into the water, then drink the water with food bits. I finish with a splash of Everclear (190 grain alcohol sold in liquor stores) - it's the ultimate...

Nice find crofter - I couldn't find their definition when I briefly looked.  Guess there's no way they'll approve me in a minivan then :dodgy:.  Funny thing is that I just traded down from a Class B RV and I've camped in it plenty while it's been winterized.  I'd camp the same way out of the...

Wood Wyck Candles.... they have a unique sputter/crackle that sounds like a mini log fire - various scents, soothing to hear, and nice to watch. Large candle claims ~150hrs burn time or ~$0.10/hr (outlet price). Problems are the scent might be overpowering in an enclosed space like a van, and...

Couple of old pix from southern New England

Thanks for the warm welcome folks. The third row seats will stay - they are not easily removed/re-installed (but drop into the floor) and I could use a seat in back anyways. I also like the reasonably voluminous/hidden storage behind the third row seats so I can fold/pack/hide all my gear...

Hello, I'm a retired recreational camper in New England that has previously owned a Westy and small Class B, and have just down sized to a minivan. I'm an outdoor enthusiast and believe the minivan might best suit my current needs as a jack-of-all-trades vehicle for: daily driver...