New to "cheaprvliving", old hand at van living

[giulialatini]

Workin' on a paint job. I know the point is to stay low-profile but I just couldn't help it. All Van Dwellers are rebels, one way or the other, more or less. I'm going on 10 years in the van now. I .... can't..... stop.... My family is totally freeeeeeked. But hey, what's new? I have tons of experience under the belt so if you have any questions...

 

[sl1966]

Welcome &amp; glad to have you with us!<div><br></div>

 

[giulialatini]

What's Black op?
Anyway, glad to be here: it's almost like I walked into some building in the night and found a meeting going on where everybody was like me! Awesome.

 

[sl1966]

What's Black op?<br>Anyway, glad to be here: it's almost like I walked into some building in the night and found a meeting going on where everybody was like me! Awesome.

<div><br><div>That was an actual response from a former, but short lived, member of this forum.&nbsp;</div></div><div><br></div><div>The definition of a black op -&nbsp;<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_operation" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_operation</a> </div><div><br></div><div>We are gathering info, but also sharing it so everyone can benefit from each others experience within the confines of the mobile lifestyle. The only thing black about this operation is when I forget to turn the meat over on the grill.&nbsp;<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif"></div><div><br></div>

 

[yesican]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Why don't you camo your truck.&nbsp; Park on the street and no one will be able to see ya!!!</p><p style="margin: 0px;">I camoed my motorcycle then wore a blaze orange jacket when I rode.&nbsp; Everyone would see the jacket comin for miles but they never saw the bike!</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Rae</p>

 

[Les H]

Anyway, glad to be here: it's almost like I walked into some building in the night and found a meeting going on where everybody was like me! Awesome.

Yep, spent MANY nights in church basements. Yes, we are here too, several of us including myself. 11 yrs. Glad to have you here!

 

[giulialatini]

Anyway, glad to be here: it's almost like I walked into some building in the night and found a meeting going on where everybody was like me! Awesome.

Yep, spent MANY nights in church basements. Yes, we are here too, several of us including myself. 11 yrs. Glad to have you here!

Found my other family!
Do you ever meet up someplace physically, say for instance in the desert in the winter on BlM land or wherever, and just hang out together exchanging ideas and thoughts?

 

[giulialatini]

Why don't you camo your truck.  Park on the street and no one will be able to see ya!!!
I camoed my motorcycle then wore a blaze orange jacket when I rode.  Everyone would see the jacket comin for miles but they never saw the bike!
Rae

I have a thing about camo: it either means you're a hunter or military and since I don't like either I chose to go for happy. I love caribbean colors!

 

[twokniveskatie]

We have developed quite a close knit tribe. There are gatherings both formal and informal all the time, all over the country. There are 2 "official ones going on right now.... The 1st annual summer rubber tramp rendezvous (RTR) and one with the Dalton Gang in Tennessee. There is the winter RTR in January in QuartSite AZ, and of course small gatherings in a truckstop near you

 

[cargovanconversion]

<p>Howdy and welcome aboard. Glad you joined us and hope you enjoy the site.</p><p>Van</p>

 

[giulialatini]

We have developed quite a close knit tribe. There are gatherings both formal and informal all the time, all over the country. There are 2 "official ones going on right now.... The 1st annual summer rubber tramp rendezvous (RTR) and one with the Dalton Gang in Tennessee. There is the winter RTR in January in QuartSite AZ, and of course small gatherings in a truckstop near you

Well, I guess just because of the nature of the lifestyle that we have chosen, we tend to keep to ourselves, but I'm amazed that in all these years I didn't realize that there was such an organized community of like-minded folks. Like to my mind!

 

[giulialatini]

Thank you so much, one and all!

Knowing what you really want is the first step to obtaining it.
Giulia Latini

 

[giulialatini]

Howdy and welcome aboard. Glad you joined us and hope you enjoy the site.
Van

I really liked very much the designs you have and the quality of your woodworking that I could see on your website. You are very meticulous and I love the woods you used. I have worked for an environmental organization so I am very conscious now of using sustainably harvested wood.

 

[Journeyman]

Welcome Giulia,

Dennis

 

[cargovanconversion]

Quote:<br>Originally Posted by cargovanconversion<br>Howdy and welcome aboard. Glad you joined us and hope you enjoy the site.<br> Van<br><br> I really liked very much the designs you have and the quality of your woodworking that I could see on your website. You are very meticulous and I love the woods you used. I have worked for an environmental organization so I am very conscious now of using sustainably harvested wood. <br><p>

</p><p>Nothing like working with wood. Thanks for looking at my work.<br></p><p>Van.</p><br><br>

 

[giulialatini]

I would like to take the passenger seat out of my 1991 Econoline and construct a platform where a big dog can sit and look out and be safe at the same time for sudden stops... any ideas?

 

[Ricekila]

and be safe at the same time for sudden stops... any ideas?

<br><br>That's E-Z -- get a walking harness ( not a collared one ) give him some slack - just short of his nose touching the windshield - and clip the end up high so as not to get tangled up --

 

[giulialatini]

and be safe at the same time for sudden stops... any ideas?

<br><br>That's E-Z -- get a walking harness ( not a collared one ) give him some slack - just short of his nose touching the windshield - and clip the end up high so as not to get tangled up --

<br>That's a great idea. How do I clip the end up high? Maybe to the existing shoulder seat belt?

 

[Ricekila]

Mod's --- the quote box's aren't lining up right ---

The bolt that holds the feed thingy on the B-pillar for the shoulder harness - put a large diameter flat washer with the center hole the size of the bolt - drill a hole on its outside edge large enough for a snap shackle or train him to sit in the seat with the seat belt on ---- Fluffy ( standard poodle
) use to do that ---- she wasn't happy with the sun-glasses and bandanna through --

 

[giulialatini]

Thanks Ricekila: <img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> Re Fluffy