Recent content by Carterc1978

Can anyone tell me where I can fill up on potable water near Flagstaff?  I think it's still cold enough at night in Flagstaff and Grand Canyon that I'll just be draining and winterizing the tanks but I still need to fill a couple of 6 gallon jugs when I pass through next week and can't seem to...

Thanks for the great suggestions everyone! I thought that putting the bike inside the trailer kind of sounded like a pain, but it is an expensive bike so maybe that is a good idea.  Lee and Chip, did you have a spare tire mounted on the back bumper too? Between my spare and ladder, it doesn't...

I figured i would ask this question here and hopefully get some answers from people who have figured out what works. I have 1 mountain bike that i would like to take with me when i start full timing.  I have a truck with a shell and will be pulling a 26' Thor Wave (bumper pull) trailer.  The...

My big concern was being able to find a spot at all that time of year down there. Doesnt sound like that would be a problem. Any other areas to suggest? Id like to be able to jump around a little within a hundred mile radius or so and stay at some different sites to take in some different...

I got some good info from everyone on my last post, so im going to try again. Im thinking of starting my new full timing life in January or February by heading South to Arizona. I need to rent out my home in northern Utah before i go but want to make sure ive got somewhere to go to when a renter...

Thanks for all the great information everybody! I purchased a couple of Yamaha 2000s to get me started. Probably gonna get a 300 watt Go Power inverter before i leave on my adventure. Ill decide on solar panels once im out there on the road and figure out my needs.

Still seeing a lot of great information on here! Keep it coming! Now im leaning towards the 2 Yamaha 2000 generators. Still considering a portable solar panel, but nobodys provided any insight on what wattage of panel i should be looking for to just charge and maintain my 6 volt batteries. If...

Lots and lots of good information! Im gonna back up and ask one question. Right now im leaning towards a Honda 2000 and the companion. Is the price worth it for the fuel efficieny, sound (or lack there of) and light weight (for my bad back) or would i be just as happy with a lower cost set up...

Planning on boondocking exclusively. That is unless when I find a job it makes more sense to be closer to civilization and hooked up. Yes. Each battery says 75 amp rating. Good ideas on the charger and vacuum. That wouldnt be a big deal at all to knock out a few of those things while the...

Its just gonna be me and my dog and I do have a back that tends to go out without warning, so im leaning towards the Honda and companion at this point. I found my manual for my converter and it says, "The WFCO series 3-stage switch mode power converters are fully automatic." Im guessing this...

So after doing a little more research, im leaning more towards a 1000 or 2000 watt inverter. Amazon has a Xantrex pro watt 2000 for $360 that says it is a true sine wave. Thoughts on this brand and model?? Also, electricity is not my strong point, but im pretty handy and perform well with...

Great suggestions! I just spent some time at Camping World looking at inverters and I guess theyre not as expensive as I originally thought. I think going with one in the 600 to 1000 watt range would be doable. Now I consider myself to be pretty handy,  but dealing with electrical is an area...

I just bought my first trailer. I settled on a 2008 Thor Wave 26RLS and plan to start living in it fulltime in the next 6 months in the backwoods of the west.  Just turning 37 years old and plan on "enjoying" my life on the road with me and my dog!  Im looking at buying a generator to supply...

Thanks for your help and suggestions everyone!  I think ive probably got more questions now but youve pointed me in the right direction to get them figured out. I think ill head down to the local Camping World with a little more knowledge and start searching.

Thanks for the link! That looks like a great option. Im wondering though, would I regret not having bought a small inverter? Would it be smarter to have a small inverter for other simple things? (Toaster, razor charging, etc) If I did go with an inverter, any suggestions on a brand and number of...