I recently moved from a newer small car to a older conversion van using the same criteria. Lol
Definitely would choose a car over a house. I've only been on the road for a short time compared to others. I didn't know "driveability" would even be on my top priorities until I did it.
Some days...
Ken From Anaheim:
When I had large nylon tent the wind noise drove me crazy. I used the screwend stakes but still had trouble in winds 30+ which there often are in the desert.
I WISH I had a minivan as well.
I'm near Flagstaff and there was a fire about 100 yards away from my camp. Firefighters...
It has been a wild ride since RTRs. Best and worst times of my life. Now I'm a tent dweller. I bought a fab Springbar tent. I'd love to communicate with other tent dwellers but not sure how. Different needs and reqs than RVers and vehicle dwellers. Near Flagstaff now.
Teresa
Olddesertgal
After RTRs:
I feel like my mother sent me out the door with a "Go play!" and I heard the snick of the lock behind me.
I stare at the vastness of my 'yard' and experience the fear of freedom.
I'm a poetic mf. Lol
I became a car dweller a couple months ago. Took advice of many nomads and stayed local to work the bugs out. Definitely recommend to other newbies.
My work year ends with the holidays. I'm a pet sitter and I've been ecstatic when I've been able to overnight at clients'. I hope to continue my...
2016 Chevy Sonic here!
I used the 60% portion of the backseat. Put backseat down, build a platform in trunk that meets the lowered seatback height. Voila! Feet in trunk, head in car. Need a good mattress too.
Teresa
Fair winds and let's roam!
I'll b fulltime in 44 days. I'm 64 and I've thought about that question and the other "what if I get sick". Thanks to all that posted on the subject. I won't have anyone to notify that cares and I've signed my body over to science. I think I'm of the "let me rot" thread.
Hello!
I will be giving up my "house" in just over a month. I have a car and camping equipment and thanks to other knowledgeable travelers I have rigged a bed in my car where I can lie flat. I only have a Chevy Sonic so storage is def at a premium. I'll be boondocking around my home area (Joshua...