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Re: Fantasizing, I suppose
JimK-NY wrote: A small trailer can be very comfortable especially for just one individual. You will need a decent bed, small kitchen and a place to sit. For me a wet bath would also be a necessity. BTW, even if it rains I do not spend my day indoors. With decent clothing you can enjoy virtually any weather. If not, it is time to move. I agree on this. Of course, there are times to just stay inside, but overall I'd rather be out with proper clothing. As a whole I plan to follow pleasant weather around the 48 but rain is unavoidable. "Minimalist" means different things to different folks. I agree that for some, a 20' TT is "minimal." For me, I want to bring as little with me as I can get away with. The Runaway is an attractive option but I'm not sure I want to write off a shower just yet. https://www.runawaycampers.com782Views0likes0CommentsRe: Fantasizing, I suppose
theoldwizard1 wrote: bluedogz1 wrote: theoldwizard1 wrote: A couple of LiFePO4 batteries, solar panels, an inverter and a small generator would cover everything. Cold weather camping would require an electric heater and power (not battery or generator), but A/C has the same requirement. How does cooking get done in this case? Induction cooking plate and a microwave. If you want to bake, bget a convection oven. I have a convection oven in my home now that is roughly the same dimensions as a small microwave. Why bother with extra appliances when interior space is at a premium?782Views0likes0CommentsRe: Fantasizing, I suppose
agesilaus wrote: Go to some RV shows and see what they have. Slim Potatoehead is a tiny TT advocate you might want to watch some of his stuff. Slim Potatoehead Be warned he is a Canadian and a bit odd but watchable. He is trapped in Canada right now and not posting a lot but he went thru picking out a new unit six or so episodes back. I really like this guy! Now, lots of folks here gravitated to bigger or more feature-laden trailers, but his A-liner looks like just the thing. What am I missing? What made y'all not suggest something like this?782Views0likes0CommentsRe: Fantasizing, I suppose
theoldwizard1 wrote: A couple of LiFePO4 batteries, solar panels, an inverter and a small generator would cover everything. Cold weather camping would require an electric heater and power (not battery or generator), but A/C has the same requirement. How does cooking get done in this case?782Views0likes0CommentsRe: Fantasizing, I suppose
coolmom42 wrote: the main thing you WON'T find in a small trailer is a comfortable place to sit. Dinettes suck for that, and the other option is the bed. RIGHT!! Many moons ago I had a 16' Sunline, and the "dinette" was barely usable. A solution I hadn't thought of (thank you, Slim Potatohead!) was having an outdoor screened structure. That plus umbrella chairs/table seems like a solution for longer stops. Something I might not have made clear... everyone who suggested a larger unit is right that they are more comfortable etc. I live a minimalist lifestyle that really could fit nicely in a Casita/A-liner or similar. Part of the motivation for this whole exercise is, as I mentioned, "screw this I'm out." Therefore, the less "stuff" the better. -Can I live with a wet bath? Yeah, till I get to a truck stop or campground with proper showers. - I've used cassette toilets and think they're just the thing for this purpose. Also, I have no concern making like a bear in the woods when it's appropriate. The general principles some folks have shared are awesome! Can't have too much tow vehicle, for example.435Views0likes0CommentsRe: Fantasizing, I suppose
LadyRVer wrote: Casita, Scamp, Oliver, R-Pod.... Your plans sound good. I did 31 states in 1 year, solo with my dog. Best decision I made! Good Luck. All of those seem like good candidates... I'd love to say money is no object, but it kinda is. I've found Casitas used for <$1500... and a new TAB is $25k!435Views0likes0CommentsFantasizing, I suppose
OK, so I'm sorta sketching out the retirement plan (less "retirement" than "screw this I'm out.") Anyway, my plan/goal is to see all the stuff in the lower 48 that I haven't. I reckon that's a 2-3 year project minimum traveling from place to place and plugging in for a bit. I'm hoping to establish an equipment baseline that I can noodle around and sketch on for the 5-8 years it's gonna take me to reach this point. I've camped and TT'd around, but never full timed. I travel alone. I can cook really well on a Coleman camp stove. Very happy to boondock it more than 50% of the time. I want the smallest possible rig I can pull with nothing larger than a Toyota V6 pickup or maybe a F150 6-cyl. Needs to have a shower. The Casita Spirit is an attractive design (though if something smaller with a shower exists I'm all ears.) I know small class Cs exist but I'm thinking that the freedom to drop the TT and plug it in somewhere while I drive around is a good thing. Of course, the equipment that exists now will be different in 5-8 years. I'm just trying to draw a sketch that I'll nurse for those years until it's time. What does the hive mind have to say?7.6KViews0likes30CommentsTrailer weight?
Just bought this 1968 Puma, and am climbing this steep learning curve... In trying to find if my car can safely pull the thing, the weight of the PUP itself seems important. However, there aren’t any labels anywhere on this old thing! Even the title only gives a “max gross vehicle weight.” Also, once i have this info, I know there’s got to be a sticky thread around here someplace that helps figure if my vehicle can tow the PUP. Searching didn’t help much, probably because I’m stuck to my phone for the day with no computer access.... Help?1.2KViews0likes4CommentsCritter prevention?
I’m pretty familiar with winterizing, but have a NTM PUP that I’m concerned about.... I don’t have available garage storage- the PUP will live covered underneath my back deck. I’m concerned about critters- mice, chipmunks, maybe even groundhogs. Just one mouse can wreck my canvas and I want to avoid it. How do you all keep the critters out?2.9KViews0likes11Comments
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