When I saw on Facebook that our friend, Joe Hartman, got a job with Amalgamated Sugar last September, I wanted to hear all about his experience working the sugar beet harvest. Then when we found out he was going to be at Quartzsite the same time as us, I had my chance to talk with him in person.
When we decided to move into our van full time, we dreaded losing a real oven. And since pizza is one of our favorite foods, we couldn’t imagine a world without it.
After installing the floor, the exhaust fan, a deep-cycle battery, and a temporary bed platform, we decided to finish the ceiling. The curved roof of the Ford Transit would again make this a difficult project.
After installing some basic wiring, batteries and a charge controller, we installed the MaxxAir Exhaust fan in late 2018.
But some of the last things we did to our tiny home on wheels were the most fun – adding personal touches everywhere that make our van uniquely ours.
Somehow, I’d left the keys in the ignition turned to aux. Nothing was on, but it still drained the battery. Next morning…. nothing…
Roasting marshmallows and singing songs around a large campfire is one of the great lures of van and RV living, but we rarely have a fire, and here’s why…
The first item of business was to install a floor in van that would add some insulation and be both durable and easy to keep clean. We looked at every option at our local Lowe’s and Home Depot (more than once) but finally decided to go with…
We prepare a lot of rice and pasta. Here’s our food hack for cooking great rice with less fuel…
We are Girl Hobo and Rusty (Ren and Troy), two greys who met on the Appalachian Trail. We started a life together, converted a van to travel and hike across the country, and we like to eat well. Now, we’re sharing what we’re learning on the road, and we’d love you to join us!