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Fulltime RV Living Adventures

Sail Repair

I’ve decided to do what I can to learn some canvas and sail repair skills. Of course, I really, really, really hope to return to sailboat living someday so this skill is not just an exercise in killing time. I hope it is something I can actually use someday! I started by picking up a… [Read More]

Fodder

Yesterday I was out lounging on my “patio” and thoroughly enjoying the sunshine. I looked up and was SHOCKED! Nearly right on top me, on a slight ridge next to my current parking spot, was this black panther just waiting to pounce!! I would have made a fantastic dinner for this big boy I am… [Read More]

Creaking Noise

The drawer section in the center of my Newmar Dutch Star dash makes creaking noises. Creaking noises bug me. I finally had enough, got down on the floor, and disassembled that section of the dash to see what could be done. It appeared that the creaking was coming from where the plastic molded pieces of… [Read More]

More Sunsets

Arizona certainly has had some beautiful sunsets lately. And a quick picture of my Buddy doing what he does so well!

Watershed Loop Trail Ride

I am in the Lake Havasu, AZ area and found an interesting looking mountain bike trail on MTBProject named Watershed Loop Being an out-of-towner, I know nobody so just went on a scouting mission.  SARA park is very easy to find and has good parking.  I visited early on a Sunday morning and there were already a… [Read More]

Camping Top 10

I’ve never done a Top Ten list, at least not one that I can remember. They are popular with bloggers so I’ll give it a shot. In no particular order, I offer my Top Ten things NOT to do while dry camping or boondocking in your RV/Motorhome/Trailer.  This topic is common on the RV forums… [Read More]

Solar Power Winter Update

I’ve written about my solar charging system here, here, here, and here. The more time I spend with the system, the more I learn about it. It is interesting to me that just a few months ago I was amazed at how much excess capacity I had. Now, in the winter months and located in… [Read More]

2015 RV Living Expenses

There are a tremendous number of people interested in the financial aspect of full-time RV living so I have decided to publish my expenses for 2015. However; these numbers do not represent one full year. I started full-timing on March 26, 2015 so the following represents my 280 days – just over nine months –… [Read More]

Sunset

We had a really fantastic sunset a couple nights ago here in the Lake Havasu, AZ area. These pictures don’t do it justice!

Cycling Update

I haven’t written much about cycling this summer.  Sadly, it is not been a good year. After the big spill and broken arm, I had my mind firmly set on a rapid return to form.  This was not to be.  I expected that the arm would heal and everything would be as it was. It… [Read More]