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    2019 WRTR web site updated

    Thank you so much ?
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    2019 WRTR web site updated

    I don't have GPS, can someone please give directions on how to find the WRTR, like from a map?.....Thank in advance.
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    Getting Used To Living In A Van

    I think we are all unique and have the right to try on different paths as we see fit to. I certainly have. That's what makes life interesting. While staring at the same 4 walls day in, day out isn't for me at the moment, as I grow older and possibly infirm, it could grow to be a comfort someday...
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    Free and cheap camping in TX

    Western Texas especially has a bunch of free campgrounds complete with electricity and water for anywhere from 2 nights up to 5. Just check freecampsites.net. Such a good deal.
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    Getting Used To Living In A Van

    I stayed at Rockhound State Park. It's only 14 bucks a night with electricity and water, plus a spectacular view. Otherwise I boondocked at Walmart. I had been on the road continuously for 3 weeks and I really needed that break. New Mexico sells a yearly pass for somewhere around $ 250 which...
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    Getting Used To Living In A Van

    Hadn't thought about it but would be happy to. Hanging out near Deming.
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    Anyone on their own for Thanksgiving?

    At a beautiful campground halfway up a mountain in gorgeous southern New Mexico, watching the sun come up over the mountains. My Thanksgiving feast will be cheese and chicken quesadillas, yum! And a very happy Thanksgiving to you and everyone here at CRVL.
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    Getting Used To Living In A Van

    Hi everyone. First of all, happy Turkey Day.  I hit the road in my van three weeks ago today. She is running great, the only issue is the drain plug for the oil pan is stuck so I have to find a good mechanic somewhere here in southern New Mexico to replace it and do an oil change. And she now...
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    How To Install A Plug For Charging Batteries From Generator

    I installed my solar setup,and thanks to a very patient tech at Renogy, it works. I would like to have a way to charge my batteries from my generator. Suggestions?
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    Women Only: Generator recommendations

    I have a dual set up too. It just makes sense to me to have some kind of backup.
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    Chevy Electrical Puzzle

    He went down the street to the parts store to get it, I just paid them, and then him after the install. The alternator isn't hooked up to the house bank at the moment. They are straight solar' This is a great guy, and a darn good mechanic and I told him so too.
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    Women Only: Hi Everyone...

    Well, the phantom electrical drain turned out to be a bad alternator, Just got a new one installed at less then half the price the dealership wanted. Problem solved! Now all that's left is too finish hooking up my solar, moving in and trying to figure out what I really need, what is non...
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    Chevy Electrical Puzzle

    Well, it definitely was the alternator. The local shop put the new one I bought for $136 and change in my vehicle for $125. Way better than $750 the dealership wanted. Problem solved! All that I have left to do is hook up the rest of my solar setup and move in and I am ready to hit the road. I...
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    Chevy Electrical Puzzle

    My guess is that they saw me as naïve, perhaps a bit dim, and willing to pay big bucks to be "rescued". Nope. Not your typical old lady here. As my Irish friends put it "I didin't come down in the last shower of rain."
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    Chevy Electrical Puzzle

    As it turns out, according to the dealership, it's the alternator, which they generously offered to change over for me to the tune of $750.00. Ahhh, nope! The local, well recommended mechanic can do it for half that. If that doesn't do it, next is a battery cut off switch. Thanks for the...
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    Women Only: Hi Everyone...

    I plan on being at the WRTR and hope to meet you all. Was there last year in my feeble class c. Had a ball. Plan on doing it again. Maybe we can have a feral old women's encampment!
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    Chevy Electrical Puzzle

    I'm leaning towards the yahoo factor, personally. He waffled on giving me an appointment for this week which is why I called the dealership. Didn't like the vibes he was giving off either, like how dare I bother him. Don't think I will be gracing his establishment with anymore business.  Thank...
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    Chevy Electrical Puzzle

    I did the build myself and aside from installing non polarized LED rv lights, I didn't mess with the electrical system, although I would like to get a Stinger installed to hook up to my house batteries. My mechanic tested everything and said it was all fine. I have gotten the impression he just...
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    Chevy Electrical Puzzle

    I have a 2001 Chevy Express 3500 that seems to have a pretty big phantom draw to the point of draining a brand new battery overnight. A friend suggested that the problem might be the crap GM stock radio because they have two hot wires one of which can suck power even when the ignition is off. I...
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    Women Only: Hi Everyone...

    Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. It is much appreciated. I found I loved the nomadic lifestyle. I am definitely still learning, but then this lifestyle is good for keeping an open, flexible, adventurous mind set. Being able to see what is around the next bend is amazing. New things to...
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