Jumbojet, 805 gregg and AidenJ
Obviously our needs and life style activities are different.
For a long time our needs mirrored yours. Truck camper camping from 1969 to 2000 was a lot different for us... we had more dependents, we stayed in campgrounds most of the time and needed the bath houses, water and electric connections, etc. and of course we had to stretch our money.
Starting at the end of 2002 our needs changed radically.
We stopped going to campgrounds because of my asthma and campfire smoke, a bonus avoiding noise, crowds, and we don't need or miss the dirty bath houses, etc
Boondocking and stealth camping became our norm... becoming self sufficiant as well as self contained became essential. We want to go as many days as possible without looking for dump stations and water.
Water, clean and potable is our #1 priority
Conserving our holding tank space is #2 priority.
Propane conservation is #3
Cooking in skillets, pots and pans requires washing them... requiring a possible cutting a day or more from our water supply and waste containment,
We take 3 minute "navy" showers to conserve water and grey tank... at meals we use paper plates and bowels, and plastic cups and tableware. I cook on foil so that it can be recycled and save water,
We bought beautiful new cookware and a wok when whe we ordered this camper in 2002... wee still haul it... but haven't used it one time in our 1181 nights on the road....Goodwill will some day get them with the bubble wrap still between them.
By 2005 we were set in our new way of "camper use"... without noticing we cut back to two meals a day... year around...a snack now and then, metabilism changes do that... it sneaks up on you. It's OK though... I was fat. I've lost 53 pounds without dieting... but I don't eat any of the things that JumboJet still sees as essential (our heart Dr crossed them of for us (old folk)... he pointed out there are few very fat or very tall... very old people.... and gave us a choice... we trust him... Janet dropped 35.)
We broil and bake.... don't have a deep fryer, avoid fatty foods.... and we avoid wahing pots, pans, and dishes.
Enjoy your style just as we have... and don't be afraid to change styles as life flies by...
Sleepy
