Living life 6 days at a time...

[slowmover]

"Save" on propane? Dollar savings are best found elsewhere if that is the basis for the decision. Rent/buy a 250-lb tank for a stationary winter. It's a tossup as to whether propane or water is the more important system . . but without propane, RV's wouldn't exist. There's no wood stove out there that will heat tanks and plumbing. Look into catalytic heaters that draw exterior air for combustion.

[Everonica]

Candles are a must for my Airstream! They are cheap and go a long way toward making a space feel (and smell) like home. Although they won't light up your place like a holiday, they can add some nice ambiance. Could also be helpful if you decide to go down the girlfriend route at some point!

[DanB]

Originally Posted by Wanderingjee

I am my own Travel Channel.

I hope you won't mind if I borrow this tagline! It's great!

[mandolindave]

From what I have read, and what I have experienced with wood stoves, I am not sure that you will be happy with a small wood stove. I have heard reports that the small marine wood stoves need to be fed every few hours.

[Kalamazookim]

What a great story!
I hope we cross paths at some point.
I am working on selling the house, but I have the tow vehicle! I bought a 2012 RAM 2500 last weekend. I am definitely learning things about driving such a large vehicle!
I am working on prepping the house and I hope to have it sold and be on the road by next summer.
Enjoy your new life!

[Wanderingjee]

One of the things I do a lot of is videos and singing. Here is one of both!

http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/watc...play/b7a55217e

My solar has done very well for me and will make boondocking a real pleasure!

[Wanderingjee]

Kalamazookim, good luck on your adventure! Mine is just starting too and it is exciting!

[Everonica]

Loved that you posted the video. You have an amazing voice- You are a man of many talents!

[Lily&Me]

Originally Posted by Wanderingjee

The weather is starting to turn and it is definitely cooling off. I hate using the inboard heater because it is a gas hog. I am leaning toward adding a wood stove. I know that many people have strong feelings about this but I feel it will be necessary before the clutches of winter really get here. I found a really neat stove made for wheel houses on boats that I am considering. Of course there will be the appropriate insulation to go with this addition. I have no shortage or wood available to me here. I can save a ton on gas this way.

Welcome and congratulations on your new-found life.

I think you would love, love, love a wood stove.

We heat our small stick house with a wood stove, and it is an economical, efficient, comforting and heartwarming heat source. Sitting near it with our coffee on cold winter mornings is one of our favorite things.

A small stove will have to be fed more often, but that is part of the fun. And, you don't want a large stove in a trailer, as it would roast you right out. A small stove will still dehumidify your trailer and keep your living area cozy, with areas farther away cooler but likely still comfortable.

You can put a kettle on your stove to heat water, or a pot with soup. We have done that during the occasional power outage.

There is a thread here somewhere with a post of a small, marine style wood stove addition to an airstream trailer. He loved it.

That you have plentiful wood is a huge bonus. We buy ours by the truckload , but would still choose it over natural gas. And, it is still much less expensive.

Go for it, I say!


Maggie

[LiLNomad]

On another blog i follow this guy put this stove in his small moho:
About The Kimberly Wood Stove

you can also find his video & more info on the stove on youtube
LilNomad

[LiLNomad]

RV | Unforgettable Fire, LLC

A few videos..

[Wanderingjee]

I wish I could afford the Kimberly wood stove. It truly is a thing a beauty!


I just added a 20' strong of LED lights to the ceiling. Super easy as it had adhesive. Wired it to the light in the sunroom and HOLY CRAP it is awesome!

[Lily&Me]

Traditional Cast Iron Marine Stoves by Navigator Stove Works,Inc. has got smaller, more traditional stoves, that would be perfect in a trailer.

I would have one somewhere if i only had a place to put it.


Maggie

[Wanderingjee]

So, I finally got the wood stove in and up and running

Still need a spark arrester and more permanent proximity heat shields but man does it work!!!!

[Lily&Me]

Originally Posted by Wanderingjee

So, I finally got the wood stove in and up and running

Still need a spark arrester and more permanent proximity heat shields but man does it work!!!!

Good job!

I love it!

You will not have humidity problems with that little baby perking along, and it is the most comforting, bone warming heat.

Enjoy!


Maggie

[jaojamjab]

My marriage ended, I sold almost everything, and went on my quest to see the U.S. and had a great time. I thought I was going to travel for a year, but ended up doing it for 5. I needed to go back to work; really don't want to as I really loved the lifestyle, but work I must. I'm trying to figure out a way to make money on the road as I miss the adventure. I met great people all over, but Airstreamer's are the best! I went to several rallies and had a great time.
I never regretted one minute of my decision. Try going to some rallies. The four corners unit puts on a Vintage Rally every year in Albuqurque you might enjoy. I was welcomed even though my trailer is not Vintage. You can learn a lot about trailers while partying. Good luck with your adventure!
Julie

[Wanderingjee]

Thank you Julie. There are so many adventures and I am so close!

The next project is removing the water heater and installing the on demand water heater! This will make life much more normal.

I have realize how limited I am without a hot shower. While an occasions spit shower with a 6 gallon tank is acceptable for camping, there are just to many sacrifices involved in argosy living and hot showers is not going to be one of them.

Another huge benefit to the hot water will be for my wonder wash laundry method. Hot water just cleans better than cold and I feel I have been limited without it.

I can get into this system for less that $300 and will be a great motivation and very satisfying as well as very relaxing.

[wxbuoy]

Originally Posted by jaojamjab

I'm trying to figure out a way to make money on the road as I miss the adventure. .....
Julie

Check out Technomadia website and blog about how to do it. They are part of the new mobile working movement. They have interviewers with other mobile workers as well. Some are tech workers, where others are not. Everyone seems to find their niche whether it be seasonal work and a stint at the Amazon fulfillment center or internet based.

http://www.technomadia.com/

Don't let your dream go! We are living vicariously through you!!

[Lily&Me]

Originally Posted by Wanderingjee

Another huge benefit to the hot water will be for my wonder wash laundry method. Hot water just cleans better than cold and I feel I have been limited without it.

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Umm, details, please!

I made a homemade laundry detergent a month or so ago and have just loved it.

I wash nothing in hot water except sheets and dish cloths. Works great.


Maggie

[Wanderingjee]

The picture below is my mobile laundry setup that I now use almost exclusively.

The smaller of the two is the Wonderwash. To operate, I put a few articles of clothing in there (pair of pants and a couple of shirts), 2 gallons of water and a teaspoon of laundry soap. Put that cap on it and crank it for 3 minutes. Then I drain the water and do it again with clean water to rinse. Sometimes twice.

The second device is the 120v laundry spinner. This enables me to spin the excess water out of the clothes so that they dry quickly. On a warm day, clothes will dry after the spinner in about 20 minutes.

I usually stay on top of my laundry and I can have it all hung up in about 30 minutes start to finish.