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    Ford Transit Trail Van?

    My first thought is the interest rates at the moment. My daughter who has excellent credit and the money for a huge down payment is looking at 8.75% on interest. She was looking to replace her 10 year old Lexus SUV. That makes a hefty monthly payment. I think the interest for this type of...
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    hello vanlovers

    Hi! Welcome! What size is your casita?
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    Evening, all.

    Hi and welcome! I am interested in hearing how Van life is different and yet the same between our countries!
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    Pressure Cooker

    One of my favorite camping meal is ranch style beans, with a cut up sausage or a hot dog. I want simple meals 80% of the time. But I wanted a way to cook a chicken or roast or even a stew. Then I could eat for 2 days lol. One thing for sure is I have completely changed my opinion on what to...
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    Why didn't I think of it...

    Don’t beat yourself up on past decisions. Looking back may cause you to second guess decisions of the here and now. My hubby and I have different ideas of what is “down time” or entertainment lol. But our long term goal is traveling together. He is one who likes survival type of “camping...
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    America's Quietest Roads

    I think I will get a rand McNally map. GPS is reliable for highways, but in a city or a town it takes you on a jig saw type of route that’s frustrating at best. When I was going to my cousins house I saw part of Little Rock I never want to see again.
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    Pressure Cooker

    I wish I knew that before I purchased the 3 qt size. My thought process was cooking for 1 and maybe some leftover for the next day. We are in the same area, so I think I will return the 3 qt and get the 6qt, and get a Dutch oven. I also need to get some cook books and watch some videos. In...
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    Pressure Cooker

    Great! When I saw the pressure cooker I never considered a Dutch oven. I think I will skip the pressure cooker on the fire. In the morning I am going to seek out a Dutch oven and find out how to season it. My big consideration was cooking with out using a lot of propane. I have a cast iron...
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    In thinking back...

    I think all of have experiences throughout our lives that impact our present. I enjoyed a great childhood, growing up in that little house with 5 siblings lol. But I married a military guy and spent years moving every 2-3 years. It turned my hubby into a home body, he enjoys vacation, but...
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    Pressure Cooker

    I just purchased a stainless steel 3 quart pressure cooker. So I need a little advice. Has anyone used a old fashioned pressure cooker over a camp fire? I was wondering if it’s possible? I could use my single burner camp stove, but I was wondering if the camp fire method would save on...
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    Week 1 lessons learned!

    Good advice! Thanks!
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    Week 1 lessons learned!

    Good morning everyone! Well I have been on the road for a week now. So far I have had fun, but also realized a few things. 1) I started treating my trip as a vacation. My intention is a six week trip, then go home for the holidays. I have learned that to “live” in my van I must consider my...
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    I just put a down payment down

    Congratulations!!
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    Christmas ideas

    Maia water container for water storage?
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    Dog or no dog?

    This is not a proper brushing. Buttttt lol
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    Dog or no dog?

    Let me see if I can post a picture.
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    Dog or no dog?

    I love this thread lol. I sort of solved my research lol. I talked to my daughter last night. She called to see how I was doing, told her casually that I was thinking of getting a travel friend. Holy Cow she jumped at it. She is the queen of research. I told her what I wanted. Small enough...
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    To store or toss??

    This is a topic that’s really personal. Items that we decorate our homes or gifts from others have sentimental value. If you can talk to family to store items is a great idea. Another idea is one I have seen on a few YouTube videos. In fact I even read this on an old post on this forum. Put...
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    Hello New Friends!

    How exciting! I think you are going to have a great time!
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