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Camper Vans vs RV’s

If you enjoy exploring the great outdoors but want some of your creature comforts from home, you might want to consider a camper van or an RV; (recreational vehicle). A camper van can offer an economical and dependable way to … Continue reading

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Fall Camping

Now that summer is winding down, you may be thinking of getting out and enjoying the coolness of the onset of fall and the beautiful fall colors with the changing of the leaves in the mountains. Beautiful colors as the … Continue reading

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Life in a Conversion Van – Part 1

A family sedan is for the most part, a reliable way to get around, but when it comes to vacations or just long road trips, it’s not the most comfortable for traveling. Of course renting an RV is an option, … Continue reading

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My Van Build

My new van has been purchased for traveling and camping throughout North America. This was a basic cargo van and I’m making progress on the build out. The floor has been installed and wheel wells insulated to help keep road … Continue reading

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I’m Not Homeless… I’m Houseless

It seems that more and more folks, regardless of age are opting for a life on the road. Oh, there has always been the RV’ers that head out for long weekends and perhaps an annual vacation, but this article is … Continue reading

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The Great American West

A recent trip to our great American west. Arches National Park is one of the many beautiful National parks in the state of Utah. If you enjoy boondocking (camping off-grid), then the great Sonoran Desert in southwest Arizona should be … Continue reading

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Minimalism in a Converted Van

“Between every two pine trees there is a door, leading to a new way of life.”     — John Muir Since I retired several years ago, I’ve been an avid traveler. This love of travel first took me to Ecuador, … Continue reading

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Van Dwelling Q & A

“Going to the mountains is going home.” ― John Muir For those who have been following my blog, know that I spend a good deal of time on the road in my converted van, following the sun and exploring this great … Continue reading

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When Driving in the West, You Can Expect….

JOY! It is such a pleasure driving out west compared to say, east of the Mississippi River. The eastern part of the country is so populated and roads are so crowded, it becomes a chore to go to work every … Continue reading

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RV’ing and the Art of Minimalism

The RV (recreational vehicle) Industry is experiencing rapid growth. As an avid RV’er, I see first-hand, the swelling numbers of RV’s on the roads, in parks, in the forests, at the beach and in the deserts; they’re everywhere! And then … Continue reading

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