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    Carla's Camper

    Lived in Romania for 18 months. You NEVER put toilet paper in the toilet.... always had to put it in the trash can. Old and poorly maintained sewer system.
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    People just being people, Human Nature

    Oh l'm sorry you've had this experience. Take heart friend there are a lot of single older nomads that will not infringe on your life and are pleasant and private. I've been very lucky. I travel by myself and no one bothers me. If l see someone on a walk l smile or give a slight wave and walk...
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    Social security

    🤣🤣🤣 I've been a day ahead all week. Glad lm not the only one.
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    Interstate batteries...

    Thank you so much for providing this information. It helps so much. 👍😃
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    Nine things nomads never need!

    I have been living full time in my cargo van for 9 months. Wash dishes, silverware, pots with straight vinegar in a small spray bottle. If there is grease, butter ect in the pot or pan l wipe that out thoroughly 1st then if needed put a little water in a pan to soak any stuck on food while l...
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    Power source?

    Oh excellent info...THX 😃👍
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    Social security

    Interesting. I wonder what their reasoning was that they wouldn't make more $ .
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    Keeping warm in sub-freezing weather, using only a tiny amount of fuel for heat.

    If a cold emergency should arise, l keep insulated thermal long-johns and a snow suit in my van. Both fold/roll down to very manageable size.
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    Best space-saving blankets for very cold weather for naps in the driver's seat?

    It's been my experience that you have to use a blanket on top of the electric blanket to keep the heat trapped on you and not just dispersing into the air. Learned that from Bob and it works.
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    Van life in the city, places to frequent while living in the town

    Awesome ! I'd like to figure out how to do this bcuz l'd like to stay in Quartzite during the summer and have to go look for a cooler place.
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    a safe place to take along when I have to go

    I have looked at your post a number of times. Sorry this is what life has dealt you, very difficult. But yes as others have advised, this is more of a lifestyle that you NEED to be able to care for yourself. I live in a cargo van that is not insulated by my choice and not wanting to spend the...
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    Getting the most solar out of my chevy express roof as possible

    Excellent point ! I live in a cargo van 8 ft from back of drivers seat to back doors. Occasionally l'll tell myself l should get a rack on the back of the van or on the roof. Then l ask myself, why...so l can carry more "stuff" ? Then me, l, and myself all laugh.
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    DIY: How to make your own 12V Fridge

    Good info abt putting a lock on the pedestal !
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    Best engine/body (pref shuttle bus)

    Excellent thought. 😁
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    Escape in New York

    Good for you ! 👍😁
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    Here's a story of a man that used a P.O. box for his permanent address and got away with it

    Moon Mountain mail service is awesome in Q. I have the $89/yr plan, that's only $7.50 a month. There are even cheaper plans. Great, friendly service, sooo reliable, can get mail, pkgs etc. Worth every cent for the preace of mind. BONUS with this plan they will hold my mail INDEFINATEY...which is...
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    cooking simple food in car

    I have a 1500 watt power station. I can easily use 700 watt Walmart microwave, 8" electric fry pan, 2 slice toaster, 6qt slow cooker, charge my electric tooth brush, phone, fan and keep my 31 qt fridge going, 12 v thermos, electric blanket, 1 plate electric burner. I try to buy appliances...
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    Favorite food for cold weather

    Also like enchilada cheese soup or broccoli cheese...both Progresso.
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