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Thanks Bob, I know you have lived through it and speak from experience. I bought your book and recommend it to anyone thinking of this style of life. The last few days have been interesting in the PNWest, some pretty serious winter weather for around here, cold temps. with snow, then an inch of...

Well, I've done it. Moved out of apartment and spent first night in the van. I have a gym membership, and I'm checking out wifi spots to do some online stuff. I feel liberated, and I want to say thanks to Bob and everyone here, because it helps alot to have this forum to ask questions, do...

I have been using a sawdust toilet for years, it's cheap and works. For a good source of sawdust I sometimes locate woodworking shops, they usually will be more than happy to let you have for free, but it is good to bring your own bags. A composting bin can be as simple as bales of straw, or...

Good Luck Ladywolfe, there are many helpful, knowledgeable people here to support. Take Care.

I hear your situation, kind of similar myself. I'm going full time in a week, and spend time in Portland. I agree with Bob and Patrick, a small van makes more sense. Even a full size. I have a different kind of debt, and not paying rent frees up money to take care of bills. I just got a gym...

That's it, Thanks. Great suggestions. mike

I remember bookmarking this site some time back, at it had a piece about "Bob's 12 Rules For Stealth Parking in the City." I can't find it. Am I missing it, or is this topic worthy of a new thread so that others can come up with suggestions that work? I will be in the city to start with here in...

I did wonder about the sloshing around factor, I never thought about the 2' pipe, it could be mounted on the underside of the rack. Thanks, mike

Yes, very clear and windy today. I should have said 95 Chevy C20 just a plain 1/2 ton cargo van that I am having fun fixing up. I bought a clean metal 5 gal. pail from Miller Paint, to make the stove. I also have a small Mr. Buddy for a backup and use when needed. I was also thinking of getting...

Thanks, I like the Columbia Gorge alot, I will try to load some pics. I made a small woodstove out of a metal 5 gal. pail which works good out in the country. mike

Thanks, and yes, I will work on getting a few pics. I did make a woodstove out of a metal 5 gal. pail, for times in the country where stealth is not important.

Hi Everyone, My name is mike, I have been a part time vandweller in the PNW, going full time in February. I have a 95 C20, recently rebuilt 350 and transmission. I really like the site and all the suggestions. Thanks for all the great knowledge and sharing. mike