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I can not believe I have to ask this question, after over a year on the road. I wash my dishes with regular, white vinegar in a spray bottle, pretty standard. The spray part of the bottle keeps clogging. I get spray bottles from Home Depot that can take chemicals, supposedly. But, if the spray...

I had my large crate in my van to transport my Lab puppy while traveling. I recently movEd it into the trailer so he can be in the AC if I need to go somewhere. So now, he still needs something to contain him during travel. If I got another hardsided cRate, it takes up so much space in the...

I want to travel to the east coast, southeast really. I also want to spend a lot of time in Texas. Problem is, I’m so afraid of tornadoes, it’s like in my mind there’s a tornado around every corner, lol. I was raised in the mid-west, I remember hearing the tornado warnings, and going to the...

I need to upgrade my tires on my 2017 RPod, 178. I have some cheap Chinese retreads, Westlake. Tire size is ST235/75R15, load rating C. I called some rv tech support with Good Sam and they said that was a common size. Well, I can’t find that size, they’re like finding hens teeth. Why can’t...

For those in the planning stage, a weather radio should be at or near the top of your list. Here I am, supposed to leave tomorrow, and there is spotty Internet and thundershowers. Can’t get updates on my weather apps. Thankfully, I bought a simple, small weather radio and I can get a reliable...

Ok, we are approaching the dog days of summer, and most of us are scattered either north, or at high elevations, trying to stay cool. I would like to know, has anyone tried adapting to the heat? Not beat the heat, not drive north, not go higher, but truly adapt to living in triple digit...

Looks I'll be launching April 27, rolling down I-5 due south! I sold my condo in one day! I just did "The Carlton" dance, complete with Tom Jones. :cool: Freedom is in sight!!! :D

Ok, so after spending all summer experimenting with my Yeti Tundra 65, I got an Engel 32qt reefer. Yes, I went over to the dark side. Or the cold side, I guess you could say. No more worrying over being in 100 degrees temps, with no ice and miles from a town. So, I got a really nice...

Ok, so freedom papers in hand. Talked to boss. Now, getting my condo ready to sell. Holy cow, what stress. Purging, dump runs, burning old papers, on and on and on. Real estate agent wants it uncluttered and clean and ready to show. The furniture is gone, I'm living out of boxes. There's only...

I got my freedom papers today! I am FREEEEEEEE!!!!!! Looking at mid-April to be on the road! Finally! Look at my join date y'all. March of 2015, three years it took to get me to this point, but I'm finally here. Oh, and I pledged to volunteer at next year's RTR so if someone wants to add...

So I'm looking at the vans from the RTR and other camps, and I notice a lot of people have their beds made up like home (comforters, blankets, and sheets) while some have sleeping bags (backpacker's style.) Question, how do you keep the bedding orderly and relatively clean? I mean, traveling...

I have a Yeti Tundra 65 cooler I was supposed to experiment with over the summer. Work got in the way, but here are some results I tried. Experiment 1: keep food on selves in order to keep out of the dripping water. I tried to use some utility shelves with legs, but they take up too much space...

The farmer's markets around here are about to close up for the season. I can go down and get a weeks worth of vegetables for about $15. Talk about healthy and cheap food! I was thinking of farmer's markets being one of my main food sources on the road. In warmer climates, the season would be...

After building three beds, and trying out different Thermarest combinations, Tempupedic, looking at different mattresses, then covers, I think my bed issues are finally solved. Building the bed across the rear doors, naturally I'm going to have off sized dimensions. So, I finally settled on...

We've talked about bucket list destinations before, and anyone looking for a new destination, ladies and gentlemen, this is it. The Great Bear Rainforest is along the coast of SE British Columbia, half way between Vancouver and Ketchikan, AK. It the home of the Spirit Bear. It's a white bear...

So, I'm sitting here thinking, I know a dangerous undertaking (I love self-depracating humor.) My bed as it is now, is very uncomfortable. This is after three trips out in the van. The bed is a problem, definitely. The way I have it now, the bed is lengthwise behind the driver's side. it is 24...

I know the Ehrenberg, Cottonwood, Flagstaff corridor is popular with the tribe, but anyone hang out in the Sonoran Desert? I was doing some reading on another site that said the Sonoran is a lot greener, and more bio-diverse than the Mojave of California. I"m looking at Google maps and it's...

Well, we all start out looking for our vans, then getting some mechanical work done on it. Then we start the build, and with it, the insulation, solar, flooring, lighting, walls, cabinets, ect. All that stuff goes by in a flurry and is pretty straight forward. Now comes the hard part. Setting...

I just got back from Mt Rainier, and boy, I still have a lot to learn about driving a full size van. The biggest thing that gets to me is curvy roads. In my little sedan, yeah, I can whip around curves, in a 3/4 ton cargo van, with my valuables in it, no way. My sweet spot is 50 mph, 45 mph...

I've been meaning to post this for awhile. My reasons for wanting to live in a van, besides economics, is for the freedom and living a very simple life. Our lives, however, are becoming ruled by technology. I just updated my auto gps and I had to wrestle to get the thing connected, but now in...