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I had one and successfully used it with charcoal, propane, and mesquite wood.  I have a Lodge Combo Cooker that worked okay with it, so I'm sure the Dutch Oven would have been great.  The combo cooker was a little wobbly in it because of the handle.  I liked using the fold flat lid BUT it was a...

In place of a crock pot / slow cooker, I use a thermal cooker also known as a haybox cooker or Wonderbag.  Bob has a great review of the Wonderbag here --> http://www.cheaprvliving.com/cooking-refrigeration/hay-box-cooking-wonderbag-nissan-thermos/ I made my thermal cooker using an insulated...

Although it is kinda pricy, Separett offers a kit to convert a standard privy to a urine separating system.   Here's the link http://www.separett-usa-orders.com/collections/privy-outhouse-and-camping-toilets/products/privy-500

I'm still here, too!   Since my Newcomers post I have gotten myself completely out of debt and stayed there!  My daughter moved in with me to reduce living expenses for both of us.   And I am continuing to down size, selling all that I can to put towards a van and a trailer.   It will be...

Wow! I knew I was going to have to change some habits, but I didn't realize it would be this drastic. I'm used to watching at least 3 or 4 movies a week on Netflix, and that's obviously not going to work with only 10 gigs of data. Guess that's another service I can cancel and not feel guilty...

I currently have a 10 gig data plan with Verizon for my iPhone. The data is shared with the 2 other family members on my plan, and up until now, that has been more than enough. But I just recently gave up my internet service at home because I don't plan to be living in a house for that much...

So if I understand correctly, this is something that both humans and canines can get sick with? And is it easier to "catch" in the winter? Having FM/CF and MCS this is something I obviously need to learn more about.:( !!!!

Cyndi. . .Thanks for the link to MyOldRV. Great resource! I've been reading through some of his old posts and he covers a variety of issues I'd never thought about. And for those of us living in "the Great State of", his advice for surviving Texas heat and nature (rattlers and tarantulas) is...

https://vanlivingforum.com/showthread.php?tid=10462 I'm guessing that Van Tramp's neighbors in the popup were the type who were never taught that it's not okay to mix your peas and taters in public.

Caseyc - Can you clarify this statement from the Amazon listing. . ."Sterilization of photocatalytic, organic decomposition purify cigarette smoke and other componenets like Formaldehyde" Does it help to negate these smells / odors? I'm sensitive to both cigarette smoke and formaldehyde so...

It's been about 40 years since I first started showing signs of sensitivity. For the first 10 years or so I was told it was all in my head. After ending up in the ER a few times unable to breathe, they started taking my concerns seriously. Although I've heard of other people having MCS, the...

I like this idea! May have to give it a try in a smaller configuration, especially since I'm not yet mobile. Would the pump even be necessary? Maybe irrigate with gray water from doing dishes. . .and since I use Dr. Bronner's liquid for washing dishes, I wouldn't be adding any chemicals to...

I'm in the same situation with the MCS. Glad you brought this up as an issue because the chemical sensitivity is just one of the many reasons I'm wanting to do my own build. Have you considered using denim or wool insulation? Bonded Logic makes Ultra Touch Denim Insulation with no chemicals...

Owning my "thank yous". Concretebox - thanks for posting this. It helps put things in perspective for me. Still in the planning/preparing/getting the money together stage. While reading your post, all I could think about was how I would have responded in a similar situation and wonder if I...

Sweet! (As I'm listening to Songs on the Radio / Shake Russell & Dana Cooper.)

Tejas. . .the modern day Spanish spelling of Texas. . .or so I'm told. Threads. . .well, I spin my own yarns (both on a spinning wheel and by storytelling) and weave fabric and tapestries. Female, 56 (I think), and still house living. Paid off the last of my debt this month and I'm on a...

Greetings y’all ! Now that I’ve commented a couple of times and read through a bunch of the posts, figured it was time to introduce myself. (I always dread writing these bios / introductions. Feel like I need to end them with something like “Likes long walks on the beach in the moonlight”...

Good job! Love the mop handle table leg, and your choice of reading material. Pirsig's "Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" was The Book that got me started thinking about Life in a new way. Look forward to more blog posts. Keep us updated! em

The gals at Food Storage Made Easy have instructions for making a Wonder Oven (same concept as the Wonderbag). You can find the link to the pattern and instructions at the bottom of the following link. http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/emergency-preparedness/powerless-cooking/ I've used a hay...