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Hello, I have been on this awesome forum since 2011 and have traveled in a Truck Camper and Tacoma with ARE Cap for the last few years.  Both vehicles have served me well and I will continue to use them to see new places and seek new adventures in the years to come... but...  I have been...

I often see newcomers to the forum on the fence about starting their "mobile lifestyle."  Many suffer from what I call.... Over-Analysis Paralysis,   Have you long desired to embark on an open-ended road trip in an RV, but always seem to find some reason why you can’t?  Do you always commit...

I'm sure there are at least a few other forum members who enjoy Indian Food!  I was in Trader Joe's yesterday and found 6 different foil packaged Indian dishes.  They do not require refrigeration and are reasonably priced ($1.99) so I think they are perfect for the mobile lifestyle.  I had the...

I'm sure many of you are familiar with Aldi stores, for those who have not discovered them... I highly recommend you pay a visit to Aldi!   They are a great source of high quality, inexpensive food and a small selection of household items.  You can download their mobile app and it will give you...

I had not logged in-to cheaprvliving in months so today I decided to log back in and I was surprised to see I had not logged in for just over one year!  Wow, how time passes quickly.  I was very pleased to see the site is as good as ever and filled with great posts!  I'm excited to be back and...

Looking for recommendations from all the "On the Road 5 Star Chefs" as to what you consider your must have kitchen items…..? I have what I call the "Wander-er's Kitchen." http://www.apocketfullofwanderlust.com/2014/02/a-wander-ers-kitchen.html

I just watched a short video on the Nissan NV200 Cargo Van *compact version. It looks like it would be a great option for a small RV, great mileage…. has anyone seen the compact version converted into an RV? -AK...

This extended road-trip I am going it without refrigeration. I, like many of you, have a travel fridge, and I have a nice cooler…. but during these wanderings I have decided to go with no food requiring refrigeration. Does anyone else go with no "refrigeration?" I posted a list of foods with...

I visited the last plantation in Florida today. That's to say, the last standing home from the days of slavery and plantations in Florida, the Gamble Mansion and Plantation in Ellenton. The Gamble House State Park sits on 16 remaining acres of what was once a 3600 acre sugar plantation. Built...

I was posting a suggestion on another post this morning and it got me thinking how amazing the 5 Gallon Bucket really is! I use a 5 gallon bucket as dirty clothes hamper and then to wash my clothes while on the road. I know some travelers use them as an inexpensive toilet. So my...

Fellow-Vehicle-Dwellers, I am looking for advice on a small awning with wall screens. I have a Kelty Carport and really like its versatility, but there are no screens to keep out flying bugs. Has anyone built their own wall screens? Where do you find the screen material? -Thanks, AK

Above, a picture of Bertha and I boon docking on 17 Mile Drive in Pacific Grove, California in 2012. Over the past 3 and a half years I have done a fair amount of vehicle traveling, to include 2 trips from Kentucky to California and back, 2 trips from Kentucky to Florida and numerous trips...

I made a $5.00, Dollar Store Solar Oven and tested it today for lunch! It worked out really well! http://www.apocketfullofwanderlust.com/2014/01/the-500-dollar-solar-oven.html Give it a try, an awesome way to cook! -AK

I tested a new portable solar oven today, the "SunFlair." The "SunFlair is a lightweight, portable, folding solar oven, weighing about 3 pounds. It was about 54 degrees, breezy and full sun here in Bradenton, Florida when I started to cook. My Chorizo and Sweet Pepper Quiche took about 90 mins...

I recently attended a huge RV show at the Florida State Fairground in Tampa. 98% of the RV were huge, very expensive, not something I would buy... but fun to see nonetheless! There were a few companies with micro / teardrop trailers. I like the concept! Does anyone full-time in a...

I love solar cooking options! I found a great piece of gear that can boil or pasteurize water with only the power of the sun…. the "SunRocket." In about 50 mins I brought 3 cups of water to a boil! At $60.00 dollars it's a reasonably priced option for off-grid water purification. A few...

Want to eat great while wandering? http://www.apocketfullofwanderlust.com/2014/01/want-great-meal-while-wandering-go.html -AK

I thought many in the community would enjoy seeing some of these products, go to link below. -AK http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/things-youll-totally-need-when-you-go-camping

One topic that often receives attention on this site is.... <br><br>"How do I make the life changing step from a house to an RV...." or some question along those lines. &nbsp;<br><br>I wanted to post a bit of info that might help others make the move.<br><br>I currently live full-time in my...

I have been testing out various awning arrangements with my new Tacoma in prep for an extended trip. &nbsp;I think I like the Kelty Carport the best so far, it is very versatile and sets-up fairly easy.<br>-AK<br><br><img rel="lightbox" src="http://imageshack.us/a/img198/245/p7zs.jpg"...