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    Colorado suggestions?

    Hi all, I was looking to be in Colorado in September for a few weeks.  I was originally planning on Great Sand Dunes NP and Rocky Mountain NP, but the NP campgrounds are full and it looks as it will be busy.  Should I still go and try to find camping elsewhere?  Any suggestions for more...
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    Flies! How to keep them out!

    Hi all, Any tips for keeping flies from entering your vehicle?  I have windows in front so the enter from the back and then run themselves against the window to try to get out all night long, or just pester me directly.  Fly paper works but is gross and not very kind to the flies.  I've read a...
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    What is your monthly internet usage?

    Hey all, What is your monthly internet usage (GBs) like and what do you use it for?  I'm wondering if one of the "unlimited" but throttled versions will work for me or if I need to splurge for Nomad internet or similar.  Thanks!
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    So now what?

    So I'm on the road finally but it feels like something is missing or not quite right.  Unsettled feeling.  Anyone else feel this way?  Is it just going to take time to get used to this life, or perhaps I need to figure out what is missing?  I feel like I'm finally living the dream, but yet it...
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    Wire and Fuse Size Check

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone could take a look at my wire and fuse/cb sizes and make sure nothing looks really off?  Depending on which website/chart I used I got wire sizes from 6 to 14 AWG on the same item, so I'm really unsure about this.  Thanks! Component  --- Wire Length --- AWG--- ...
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    Primative Campgrounds

    Hi all, I was wondering for those that use campgrounds if you've ever encountered problems using "tent" or "primitive" sites.  If I don't need hookups the tent sites are often cheaper and more peaceful, but I worry someone will kick me out if I don't set up a tent.  Anyone have experiences to...
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    Understanding Shore Power

    So I’m trying to understand shore power, I think I’ve got it figured out, but was hoping someone can confirm if I’m right or not.  If I plug into a 15 Amp 115 VAC plug (the “normal” house plug) I only need to make sure I don’t exceed the wattage, so 15 Amps X 115 V = 1800 W. So when looking...
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    DC Voltage Question for Recharging Batteries

    Hi all, So I am planning on powering everything off DC since I really don't have use for AC that isn't used to recharge a battery.  Currently the only thing that I'm having a hard time with are my laptop and rechargeable blender.  The laptop is rated 19V 3.42A and the blender is 24V 1.5A.  The...
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    Internet reliability for work?

    I'm contemplating nomad job options and I was wondering about internet reliability.  Assuming a good setup with booster and 4G and all, how easy or hard is it to find good internet?  Especially for things that require video chat?  There are some jobs I might enjoy but I wonder if the hassle of...
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    How much storage?

    Hello, So I'm trying to figure out a layout and I can't decide how I want to trade off living space with storage space.  Besides food, kitchen stuff and clothes what else do you use your storage for?  Do you wish you had more storage or more living space?  Thanks!
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    Starting the process...

    Hi all, So I've  been lurking/dreaming of this for years but it's approaching crunch time!  I bought a van (ford transit) last year to convert but I've made pretty much no progress.  Living in an apartment has not helped.  I have around 5 months left of work and a few months left of my lease...
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