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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!

Winter Plans

I have decided to spend the winter months in Arizona.  I have definitely become a sun follower! I am currently near Lake Havasu City where the altitude is low and the temperatures are moderate this time of year.  As you can see from the photos, the terrain is beautiful and the hiking is really great!… [Read More]

Review: Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort

My travels took me to Las Vegas, NV last week. Not for vacation but for work. I decided to stay at the Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort which is just a bit south of McCarran Airport. Getting into the resort is very easy. It is just off the I-15 and the turn lanes are extremely wide…. [Read More]

Flaming Gorge Video

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This past fall I spent a week dry camping in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (as mentioned here). While the weather wasn’t as warm as I had liked, the sights were still fantastic.  I captured some really nice video and photos while there and finally got around to putting a short video together. I… [Read More]

Bath Time

Bath time, again… I last gave my home a good bath back in June, I think. While certainly not filthy, it was time for another bath. Most state parks and campgrounds frown on the typical form of home bathing – using a hose to shower it down – so I’ve reverted to spit baths. At… [Read More]

Thar She SNOWS

Keeping the current theme going… We’ve got some snow!  The last couple days of storms here in central New Mexico were mostly just wind – lots of wind. However; I see some snow on the nearby mountains! I suspect winter may be getting close.  

Thar She BLOWS!

I’ve mentioned a couple of times that my DIY windshield sun shade covers have never blown off in the wind. That changed today! The winds are howling – I am told 40 mph.  Yes, today my windshield shade cover things did indeed blow off! In fact, the wind is blowing so hard that I thought… [Read More]