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I have lived without ever putting it in the fridge. I use a squeezeable plastic bottle, that way I don't get bits of bacteria inside. (Before squeezeable I made sure to use clean, dry utensil to scoop it out.)The mayo does separate in hot, very hot, weather. I don't use it after it separates.  I...

There is a wonderful book that will help: John Holt's Never Too Late: My Musical Life Story."At the age of forty, with no particular musical background, he took up the cello. His touching and hilarious account of his passionate second career demolished the myth that one must start an instrument...

from a friend, ReneeG, came these hints: Seeds of Change Quinoa and Brown rice seasoned packets. I open a tiny corner of the package, then reheat in a pot of boiling water. I eat half for dinner, roll the package up tightly, then use for a breakfast omelette, Tasty Bites has a brand of cooked...

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I live on $514 Soc Sec in a Toyota Tacoma. Here is a link to my budget . It works even better that I planned, and I am able to save more than anticipated. Found that gas was my biggest expense, and the one item I could easily adjust by staying put. I elect not to have refrigeration, which means...

I am living full time in a 2006 4wd Tacoma. She has an A.R.E. wedge cap (33'-36"). I am more than comfortable, but I am 5'6". [/URL]

I have been in the retail book business for 40 years. I am an avid reader. There are 4 milk crates full of books in the truck. I do have a kindle, but am not fond of it. I have compromised on weight by not packing much else, aside from books. Finally I will have the time to read and savor the...

I have been using this free program for Google maps. http://www.mapdevelopers.com/elevation_calculator.php It is fast and works.

Thanks Loo. I like your Leer. You gave me the impetus to see which mfg had what. Found that the A.R.E. DCU offered me what I needed. Thanks for you blog and posts.

I have lived for 2 years in an aluminum topper. 2 years in a class c. Two years with a Bronco and a tent. The class c was too awkward/big for me. The tent was too much hassle. This time I am going with an A.R.E. DCU. Here is an image of one :http://truckcamperhints.com/2014/12/05/truck-topper/...

I am a serious coffee fan and have experimented over the years. Finally found what does my morning fix. http://truckcamperhints.com/2014/05/25/coffee-choices-on-the-road-2/ I loved the coffee from the Vientamese phin, but cleaning it took way too much water.

For cooking on the road or boondocking I am a huge fan of (http://www.dirtygourmet.com/). "Our mission is to inspire gourmet outdoor cooking by providing easy camping recipes and ideas. Whether you're a weekend car camper or a serious backpacker, go beyond hot dogs and rehydrated sludge and...

Kisatchieman, perfect solution. akblack10, I cannot seem to reach down and out without almost tipping out. I think Kisatchieman's solution would work for me. Thank you both.

Kisatchieman I am not sure what her problem was, she just said she had to replace it twice. I am not trying to go stealth, just boondocking, so bringing attention to myself isn't a concern. If it was, you make a good case for the doors. I am like akblack10 and use the tailgate as a table...

Thanks for the follow up, Kisatchieman. I have a friend with the same commercial shell as yours, with the back doors. She has had to replace the back doors twice, and cautioned me never to get that. I use the tailgate as a table, so I do not mind clambering over. I thought that I had made up my...

Thank you for the pictures and the info, Kisatchieman. Do you think it would have made any difference if you had gotten a non-matching color, like white? The Tacoma I am thinking of buying is black, but I have no fashion sense and would put a white one on if it worked better in the heat. I do...

Crazy. I would not like trying to loop a tarp or rain fly over that tall thing as the rain starts coming down. I can just see me running around with a ladder. This Flip Pac almost seems like a good idea in many ways. With new fabrics and adhesives I think the mold and wind and cold and tears...

I had strange a dream last night about battling the pop-up in driving rain/sand/hail. Also trying to be somewhat stealthy in the Walmart/truck stop/ rest area. I was unsuccessful at both tries in the dream. I think akrvbob, AimlessWanderLust and my dream fairy are right. I have lived in a shell...

I have written the flip-pac company for a price quote, general specs and weight. It certainly is not stealthy at all, but several people seemed to have used them and like them. I am somewhat concerned with wind in the desert. I would love to touch one to see the quality of the fabric and the...

vagari, thank you. You are right. I have watched all of their videos and am liking this set up more and more. Thank you loads for bringing it to my attention.