DannyB1954
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I don't have FB, but if he needs a hand I can load up some tools and come down.
Jamie/Enigmatic Nomadic's *Build Out Your Van Party"
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WheelEstate USA
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Danny....it would be nice to have you here.
DannyB1954
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OK, I will get busy with my van so it is ready for the trip. Are we going to be in Ca. or Az?
LittleRed
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Awesome Idea 
But can't come this time, but I would love to if you have one next yr.
But can't come this time, but I would love to if you have one next yr. 
I am planning on going and want to camp out of my car for a few days I will offer labor and hope to assist in a few projects
I have some questions
Can I set up a camp stove?
Can I find a little corner of the camping building area where it won't be noisy for sleep?
I could use some more ideas on how to shower and poop? Someone mentioned a river for bathing
Will it be excessively hot or cold?
Are there any cheap campsites on the way coming from Northern California ?
Thanks
I have some questions
Can I set up a camp stove?
Can I find a little corner of the camping building area where it won't be noisy for sleep?
I could use some more ideas on how to shower and poop? Someone mentioned a river for bathing
Will it be excessively hot or cold?
Are there any cheap campsites on the way coming from Northern California ?
Thanks
I'm sure the exact location will be posted when the time comes, but it's a safe bet it'll be held somewhere on an empty patch of sand. That means you can cook where you want and sleep where you want and you'll likewise be on your own for a place to poo.
Nearby Lake Havasu City will have any stores/campgrounds etc if you desire to utilize those.
Nearby Lake Havasu City will have any stores/campgrounds etc if you desire to utilize those.
DannyB1954
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You might be better off getting a pump up sprayer from a home center, splice on a kitchen sink spray wand, paint it black fill it with water and put it in the sun. Shower before sundown or the water will get cold. You can shower in the open if you wear a bathing suit. See if a friend has a tent, pad, and sleeping bag you can borrow.
On the bathroom, bring a small shovel, toilet paper, and some hiking shoes. Go for a walk with paper and shovel, dig a hole, drop your drawers and squat above the hole. Nothing quite like having a cool breeze blow up your butt. The other option which may be better is poop in a garbage bag. Walmart sells folding toilet seats in the camping department. The bathroom would be the tent.
On the bathroom, bring a small shovel, toilet paper, and some hiking shoes. Go for a walk with paper and shovel, dig a hole, drop your drawers and squat above the hole. Nothing quite like having a cool breeze blow up your butt. The other option which may be better is poop in a garbage bag. Walmart sells folding toilet seats in the camping department. The bathroom would be the tent.
Been meaning to post this for a couple of days, but got distracted.
Danny's good advice notwithstanding, it would seem to me that an event specifically to build out vans, which would include or focus on newbies, would take into account that a van needing build out may not be fully functional. That means that remote boondocking would be out of reach for some intended participants. And that would mean a location closer to town would make more sense.
I'm sure that Jamie and others have considered that limitation.
Vagabound
Danny's good advice notwithstanding, it would seem to me that an event specifically to build out vans, which would include or focus on newbies, would take into account that a van needing build out may not be fully functional. That means that remote boondocking would be out of reach for some intended participants. And that would mean a location closer to town would make more sense.
I'm sure that Jamie and others have considered that limitation.
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It would seem to make sense for those that haven't been in the area before or haven't boondocked ever before.
To have the freedom from scrutiny that a bunch of nomads all working together to build out their living quarters requires an area somewhere further out from prying eyes.
To be far enough out means that you forgo being close to facilities that one can run to on a multi trip daily basis.
While BLM land sometimes starts right at the edge of the highway, the stuff closest to town is the least desirable for many reasons. Most of it has been 'rode hard and put away wet'!...
Besides, boondocking is boondocking...it means NO facilities. Bring your own! Doesn't matter if it's a 1/2 mile from town or 5 miles.
It's a toss up - too close to town is going to attract attention, too far out from town makes it harder to get supplies.
I'm sure Jamie has taken a lot in to consideration.
To have the freedom from scrutiny that a bunch of nomads all working together to build out their living quarters requires an area somewhere further out from prying eyes.
To be far enough out means that you forgo being close to facilities that one can run to on a multi trip daily basis.
While BLM land sometimes starts right at the edge of the highway, the stuff closest to town is the least desirable for many reasons. Most of it has been 'rode hard and put away wet'!...
Besides, boondocking is boondocking...it means NO facilities. Bring your own! Doesn't matter if it's a 1/2 mile from town or 5 miles.
It's a toss up - too close to town is going to attract attention, too far out from town makes it harder to get supplies.
I'm sure Jamie has taken a lot in to consideration.
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Jamie posted a survey on FB and asked people to fill it out. The survey itself is not on FB
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZYJ7J3F
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZYJ7J3F
I would like to come and get help with installing solar and probably changing the charge system in my old Bounder. Hip and back sort of keep me from helping much, BUT I could contribute cash for the help and maybe help another member if a bit short of cash. Would that be considered contributing?
I can go to a solar place if someone thinks I would be taking advantage of help offered.
Rob
I can go to a solar place if someone thinks I would be taking advantage of help offered.
Rob
WheelEstate USA
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Gunny...helping each other is what we are into.
No telling the number of projects that get done at each gathering.
No telling the number of projects that get done at each gathering.
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Gunny, I've had a number of projects completed on my moho at various gatherings and no money crossed hands. When offered it was refused. I have some mobility issues also. I was never asked or assumed but I've traded work for pizza, beer, indian tacos, breakfast, stew and spaghetti and meatballs. Oh and coffee! When I was in the moho the coffee was always on.
You could be the guy that makes materials runs, Dump runs, rides to town. Believe me, you'll find ways to contribute.
There will be people that will appreciate donations for their expertise. But, it's not an expectation
You could be the guy that makes materials runs, Dump runs, rides to town. Believe me, you'll find ways to contribute.
There will be people that will appreciate donations for their expertise. But, it's not an expectation
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Jamie just posted on fb
"Anybody coming to Havasu early? Check in with the hosts at Craggy Wash just north of the muni airport. you'll be a couple miles from the event spot. Video with details and co ordinates coming soon. This is happening!"
"Anybody coming to Havasu early? Check in with the hosts at Craggy Wash just north of the muni airport. you'll be a couple miles from the event spot. Video with details and co ordinates coming soon. This is happening!"
