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  1. J

    Denver new laws against over-nighting stealth

    In Colorado pepole who use pot cannot get or hold a job. This causes crime. The cost of rent houses has increased. In all Colorado cities, places that was safe. May not be safe now. Getting to be a problem. Find good advice when going to Colorado.
  2. J

    simple/solo boondocking: Promaster 159 high roof

    Yes. That one. We are both over 230 and wanted the support. 4 across with 2 pieces of plywood. Enough space for 2 trunks tall. Water is best in 2.5 gallon. 5 gallon to heavy. Need planning so load does not slide forward.  I used straps.
  3. J

    Carry a gun? Extra cash? Where?

    If you get a hand gun, carry it, sleep with it. Get a carry permit. A 38 revolver weighs less than a pound and will kill a black bear. Get trained. Never carry more cash than you will spend that day. Use your card for more than $ 15.
  4. J

    Semi-crazy urban stealth camping possibility?

    Do not think it will be ok for that long. . To costly. Police will come by. Try room for work.
  5. J

    How much H20 do you need to boondock for a week?

    Evervbody is different. When we started out we used more. I carried at least 1.5 weeks worth but we moved every 3 to 5 days. At first, before you stop, plan where you can get water and food. Always filter before use.
  6. J

    Questions to ask when buying a used cargo van

    You will be lied to. Good luck.
  7. J

    simple/solo boondocking: Promaster 159 high roof

    I put a bed in mine. Used the rib going front to back. 4x4's across. 3/4 plywood screwed into them. R/v queen. Plastic closets to store Cloths. No electrical. Way to much to keep them charged. Learn how To lock the front wheels to positive track. Used led battery lights. Got up at dawn.
  8. J

    Idea for Next-To-Free Collapsible Lightweight Outdoor Rocket Stove

    The brick cannot absorb water. They will wear out.
  9. J

    Bear safety?

    Always talk to the rangers before heading into forest. Always. The most danger is not from bears but from humans. Do not shoot in campgrounds.
  10. J

    Stocking items for barter

    I am stocking beans and rice. 1 pound rice per day and 3/4 pound Of beans. Replace after 2 years. Wood burning rocket stove. Tall stanless pots for Boiling water Put pot inside. Turn lid updide down You have drinking water. Cast iron coockware will last execpt To boil water. You can...
  11. J

    Formula needed to estimate power useage

    you cannot get 80 amp hrs out of a 80 amp hr battery. More like 30 amp hrs.
  12. J

    Charge second battery through cigarette lighter?

    Some of the new Cig lighters are not rated for full time use and some are. Check your specks. If it has "20 amps" written on it it should handle a 10 amp load. IF possible put a 10 amp regulator to charge the battery.
  13. J

    cheaper source of hard or soft foam?

    Be weary of used foam. Bugs. I suggest that you $ 100 to 200 for a good Big truck mattress. You could also use carpet foam. Colman makes a nice 1/2 tent pad that is green and does not off gas to much. About $ 20. You could look into kids mattress that is only foam. But the Colman tent pad is...
  14. J

    Formula needed to estimate power useage

    I put mine in my window. 5000 BTU's. In direct sun during the summer it does not cool to well. You will need a Generator. OR --- Get a 12 volt fridge and make a cat door in it. Never heard of this but the amp draw would be much less. about 6 amps at 12 volts continues.
  15. J

    Finally Free! Please help with thinking and logistics

    IF you are driving a van you can get into Fl Water Management districts free camp sites. Go visit your brother and check out the sites. Go camping when it gets warmer. Meet Bob during the summer RTR. Take small steps and not a big one. Go on vacation first and get into full time a little at a...
  16. J

    Does this seem like a good deal?

    Hard to say with that many miles. You might be able to get by with a full size van. Best, James AKA Lynx
  17. J

    Government

    Yep, good and bad. Take a look at some of the countries with little government. Either people govern themselves of the gangs run them. James AKA Lynx
  18. J

    Warning

    Did I leave out "food"?? Which side of "cat" do I put it? James AKA Lynx
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