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I actually found it on Offerup. There were a few other interested buyers from out of state. I got lucky I guess. I needed something quick because of the Caravan breaking down. Guess it was meant to be! I didn't know about the Astro threads. How do I find them?

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Hey guys sorry I've been MIA since my first post. It's been almost a year since I went full time. Having a blast. My Dodge Caravan transmission went out at 165K which was a bummer and I got quoted at $2500 to fix. I only paid $800 for it so I ditched it. Either way a years rent in a boring old...

Hey we are surviving aren't we! Glad to hear your part will be arriving this weekend. I hear you on gas. I'm in California and the cheapest I can find is 5.99...I'm thinking of eventually moving to Nevada or Arizona. I just ordered another 100w panel from Renogy giving me 200w...I think that...

Hey that's a great tip. I love food cooked on a Wok. My brother who lives in Hawaii uses one all the time. I love the idea of just throwing everything together in one bowl and frying up something nice. Nothing beats some good Chicken Pad Thai! 😉

I am sorry to hear about your refrigerator. Right now all I am using is an ice chest and it's a pain to have to keep getting ice but it's working so far. Looking into getting one of those electric coolers to power with solar. I know what you mean about cooking! Im not the best either but i get...

That is a great point about not being able to find much content on urban van dwelling. I do plan on spending alot of time in the city, however the reason I am at 7000 elevation is due to it being in the high 90s and moving into the 100s by next week in the city I am from. I can possibly move to...

Thank you so much for your kind words of wisdom and encouragement. I'm really enjoying slowing down and just taking in life one frame at a time. I feel like I'm living life the way it was meant to be lived. Spending time at the lake fishing, hiking and just being outside. So far the Bass has...

Thank you! It is very comfortable. Just the right amount of space. I spend most of my time outside anyway. I'm happy to be able to sit up on my bed with plenty of headroom. I love that van! Lol enjoy your adventure as well with your 2 friends!

Thank you! It has been an amazing experience. I think it was all meant to happen. I'm so much happier now and the thought of living back in the city doesn't sound appealing at all. The more I get used to this lifestyle the more I don't want to go back.

That's great! I am a very organized person and love schedules and routine so this will work perfect for me when traveling. I've been staying at a couple different campsites but haven't ventured out too much into the Sierra National Forest. Did a few hikes but there's so much to see and explore...

I'm not too worried about stealth but I don't even think a solar panel will compromise our position too much. Your average person doesn't even know about stealth van camping lol but yeah thanks for the tips. I'm going to do some research and see what I can fit up there. I did see a 170w panel...

Great idea! I did set up a tarp held up by tent poles. It's not windy here as of yet but a mesh shade cloth would come in handy if it gets too windy. I'm at about 6000 elevation to escape the heat. It's 67 here. Where I lived down in the valley the high will be 96 today so I'm not missing that...

Thank you for thr tips! Yes! An awning would make it nice and feel more like a home with a "patio" type area. That's a great idea. Thank you for the book suggestions I'm searching for them ASAP! Loved the link to your story. It was a very encouraging read.

Thank you flr the suggestions! I do have a 100w portable folding Rockpals solar panel connected to a 600w Jackery knockoff generator called Oupes. So far its earning its keep. It has a LiFeP04 battery so it should give me 3600+ charge cycles before it starts to degrade. I am looking for...

Thank you so much!

Got it thank you! Sorry for late reply was in an area with no reception yesterday. I really appreciate the help and info. I'm on day 4 and I'm loving it so far. Don't know how I ever lived in sticks and bricks. Slept very good last night and woke up to an amazing view. Yes my caravan has a...

Thank you for the kind words! I guess everything happens for a reason and this is the path I am supposed to be on. So far I am really enjoying it. It's taking some getting used too but so far so good.

That's some great advice! I notice time moves alot slower out here compared to city life which is a good thing. And thank you I will join the chat on Tuesday!