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Yes! This is something that Cary spent several minutes on during orientation. There is a pin that has to line up just right and is moved by the door handle. You typically need to move the hand one way or another a fraction of an inch to get the lock to move easily. The other thing he pointed...

Have you considered a "solar generator"? It's really false advertising but that's what they call them. It's a lithium battery back with 120 v, 12v and USB output. Can also jumpstart your car. They can be charged with solar panels, 12v (while running the car) or 120v. I've been pretty happy...

I too have enjoyed living vicariously through your travels Steve and Alea. While few of us would have the stamina to do the biking tours as you all have done, I think most of us would love to hear of life on the road as full-timers. I hope y'all will stay connected with the forum.

It'd be helpful to know how many watts your CPAP pulls in order to do the calculations as to what you need. You might consider purchasing a "killa-watt" energy monitor which will give you a pretty precise reading of the energy consumption...

Could you post some pics of the puck lights in use? I also use accessory lights - I have 4 small but handy lights that I will move between the galley and the cabin or across the campsite using paracord. They're so light and easy to configure. I recommend rechargeable batteries though...

I noticed in another thread someone mention that all of Bear's posts have been deleted. This is a real loss to our community. Does anybody know why or what happened here? Ben

In Maryland - Assateague Island for beautiful beaches and Green Ridge State Forest for solitude (my preference).

I'm envious of you Westerners. I'd very much love to just look out the window and pick a spot to set up for the night but we've got too many people on the East Coast for this to work. In fact, it's best to plan out your camping season real early around here. For popular sites (ex Assateague...

Allstays is great for research on your laptop at home but they also have an app that I'm told is very good as well (I've done most of my research before hitting the road. Here's a link: Campgrounds for Camping RV Parks, State Parks USA Another decent search method is to just type "camping"...

Most folks purchase their 550 or 560 with the propane stove built in. I chose to delete the propane stove for a variety of reasons however I still have a good portable stove that I fuel with refillable 1 pound propane bottles. I could be wrong in my assessment but I think that most folks in...

I wonder if topping it off once a month or so with a portable "solar generator" would do the trick. I think it's a bit misleading calling it a "generator" (really just a fancy lithium battery with 120 converter) but might serve well for this purpose. I bought this one last summer along with a...

I tried to follow Cary's advice about finger/hand prints however, I missed a couple early on that left their mark. The question is whether to try to touch up those spots or wait for the rest of the patina to catch up. So far we're waiting but it does take a while. Ben

Without a sink, I don't really have to winterize mine however I haven't thought about the tires. Why do they need to come up off the concrete? Thanks. Ben

What sort of storage facility do you use? I couldn't find much commercial storage around Baltimore that would work but lucked out that a good friend has a large garage that she's renting out to me ($150/month). Ben

I'm pretty sure you'll be smiling for a while when you first tow the 550. I'm certain that it is a lot less of a load to be worried about. Let us know how it goes! BH

I'm curious about your experiences with truck stops. I've never really considered this as an option. I'm pretty sure it would be a no-go if my wife were there but if I were traveling solo it might be ok. My preconceived notion though is that non-truckers aren't particularly welcome. I get...

I'm planning a trip this summer with very little cooking involved. I'll basically be towing the teardrop from Baltimore to northern Michigan and setting up on the beach at my wife's family cottage. There aren't enough beds in the house for everyone and I prefer sleeping with the sounds of the...

This is the same funnel we bought for a very different purpose. It fits great into a 1 gallon water jug - stays in place without having to hold it. This is kept in our side tent for those night time "nature calls". I'd recommend getting 2 different colors though if used for both purposes.

I agree that if the roads are going to be salted along the way it would be better to wait if possible. However you'll have to make the trip sometime. The way I plan trips like this is to use GoogleMaps. Put in origin and destination and see what routes are quickest or most scenic - depends on...

I wish I had the luxury of waiting a year or so but the timing doesn't work due to needing to give my current car to my daughter who'll be graduating college and needing to drive for work. Consequently, I will need to purchase a new car for my daily drive. I have a little flexibility in that...