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Re: Take it or leave it?
If cooking is your hobby, if you get enjoyment from it and the process of it, and expect to cook on the road as you do at home, take the same appliances you use at your stationary house. Remember the proper tool makes all the difference. Just keep in mind storage requirements. I have a stand mixer, a food processor, a tabletop convection oven/toaster, an immersion blender, etc. and found two small 3-tiered wheeled carts at ikea that hold most everything and tuck into otherwise dead space. The Foreman grill gets stored in the built in oven that I never use because I hate propane baking. You can always evaluate your tools somewhere down the road and eliminate what you don't use after all.332Views0likes0CommentsRe: AZ RV lot with a casita/small living building
Are you thinking of a lot with an existing casita, or a lot to lease and you'd put something on it yourself? De Anza RV resort in Amado, AZ has RV spots and spaces to put your own structure on. I've been at this park for two months in my own rig and like it so much I've reserved a spot for next winter. BTW, the name you're looking for might be Park Model. They're typically around 400 sq ft.276Views0likes0CommentsRe: Campground costs
Also, forgot to mention Boondockers Welcome and Harvest Hosts, two groups that charge a relatively small annual fee in exchange for giving you access to lists of private individuals and places like farms, vineyards, etc where you can park for free. Amenities may not be the same everywhere, such as electricity and water availability, and it's considered courteous to purchase something from the Harvest Hosts folks. Think of it as an RV'ers B&B for free.331Views0likes0CommentsRe: Campground costs
I'm parked for a couple of months at a campground in southern Arizona that offered a flat rate of $700 for both months ($700 total), no extra for electricity, tax included. Nice campground. When I come back next winter for 6 months the rate will be $390 a month plus electricity. When I pull my 30' 5th wheel all day, it's $100 a day for diesel. Prices have dropped some since I was traveling somewhat continually, so I have hopes the pocketbook will squeal a little less when I'm back on the road. Consider volunteering for national and state parks. Give them some labor, probably 32 hours a week, and get a free spot to plug in. I've touted volunteering here before because I love it but also because it's a great way to meet really nice folks and to live economically.330Views0likes0CommentsRe: How much are you driving your Toad?
We have a 5th wheel so don't exactly have a toad, but the pickup that pulls the 5th wheel is a monster with about a quarter-mile turning radius, and gets lousy mileage. When we are somewhat close to home we get our Chevy Volt and drive it instead. Believe me, when we're stuck with the pickup because we're far from home, we hate having to drive it because of the mileage and its size. I highly recommend towing a vehicle you're happy with and comfortable driving. It makes a difference on "field trips."151Views0likes0CommentsRe: Recommend a good document scanner for the rv
I use the app Turbo Scan on my iPhone. Of course it doesn't bulk feed but it does a decent job and converts multiple pages into one pdf that can be emailed. Just remember to save the scan, which I like to do by emailing it to myself or to another cool utility, Evernote.240Views0likes0CommentsRe: Role of grand parents.
I have 3 grandsons from my older son. My access in any form to them depends on the whims and attitude of my son. My schedule of almost full time volunteering at national parks keeps me from going across country to visit in person, but I send little gifts from where I travel, always remember birthdays and Christmas. Sometimes I hear back, sometimes not, but I'm holding up my end of being a grandparent. Everyone has different family relationships. Do what is right for you.178Views0likes0Comments
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