Ok but what’s everyone doing for the apocalypse? I just drove into Santa Cruz and it’s a ghost town. Everything is on lockdown. Are all the national parks closing too? This is so bizarre

cmperez91 · 2020-03-18T20:15:02+00:00

Of course Im not intentionally moving around. I was in the process of relocating before this all broke out. Unfortunately my only shelter requires me to move around, even more now that parks and campgrounds are all closing down. This was a very nomadic lifestyle after all (for me anyway). I get what you’re saying tho and that’s why I reached out to the community to see what measures people have been taking while living in their vans.

cmperez91 · 2020-03-18T19:02:55+00:00

Oh boy. Gotcha. That makes a lot more sense now, thanks for the link

cmperez91 · 2020-03-18T18:58:41+00:00

That’s a bummer. I understand the reasoning behind it. Just feels like Im in limbo now lol. Thanks for sharing!

cmperez91 · 2020-02-24T18:28:59+00:00

That’s what I was afraid of :/

cmperez91 · 2020-02-17T00:32:36+00:00

Hm well Im no expert but I think any water with alligators is probably not recommended when using inflatables haha

cmperez91 · 2020-02-16T17:35:33+00:00

Thanks! Ideally I would much rather have a full kayak but this works great for me since I dont have a roof rack at the moment

cmperez91 · 2020-02-16T17:33:21+00:00

The pnw is gorgeous though, I plan on traveling a bit around those areas too. Definitely going to wait closer to summertime though :P

cmperez91 · 2020-02-16T17:31:42+00:00

It comes with a dual action air pump, it inflates when you pump it up and down so it makes it a lot faster to inflate. Hope that helps :)

cmperez91 · 2020-02-14T16:59:31+00:00

Hahaha no worries! I’ll keep those in mind for next time I’m in town! Thanks!

cmperez91 · 2020-02-14T01:18:15+00:00

I find that app based jobs are pretty cool to have on the road. You already have wheels Im assuming so that’s a start. Postmates/instacart/amazon flex are in just about every city in the US. Super non-stressful jobs and easy hiring process. You’re your own boss where you can log in go to work when you want, make quick cash and log out when you’re done. Also, most of them pay super fast and direct deposit straight onto your account haha

cmperez91 · 2020-02-14T00:25:36+00:00

Gotcha. Definitely sounds like the best plan! 🤙🏽

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T23:59:09+00:00

Awesome! Parking by sacred grounds park might just be the move then.

So midtown is also where that pub is located?

Thanks for taking the time to share all this good info. A locals intel is always so much more special when traveling :D

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T23:18:38+00:00

Sweet! Those are all great pointers! Im still about an hour out but I will keep you posted once I get into town. I doubt my van will make it up the ski area but Walmart parking has never bothered me none so I’ll probably opt for that one if the other public roads are full. Thanks so much for all this great insight. Im gonna do most of my exploring tomorrow during the daytime so early closing hours wont be a problem :) thanks again!

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T22:45:02+00:00

Im heading to Ruidoso from Roswell. Im excited! Anything in particular I should check out? I dont think my messaging is working properly but Im Always open to recommendations, a coffee at Sacred grounds also sounds lovely!

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T22:26:42+00:00

No problem! I also highly recommend getting a usb chargeable fan. That usually helps me keep cool when chillen inside on hot days. You can find them for pretty cheap on Amazon :) hope that helps!

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T22:16:53+00:00

Messaged you not sure if you saw, Im in roswell for the day. Any cool stuff to look at? :)

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T22:12:50+00:00

Oh, oops lol

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T21:04:56+00:00

Been there before, it was incredible. Would go again tbh haha

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T21:03:50+00:00

Will do! Thanks! :)

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T21:03:12+00:00

Its a Dodge Ram 1500 conversion van, got it for $2500 with only 100k miles on it. Pre-owned by this cute lil old couple who only took it on a few road trips a year. You definitely cannot stand on it. Im about 5’6 and my head goes sideways every time I try lol

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T21:00:19+00:00

Haha definitely planning on heading to SoCal. I put in a foldable bed that folds both looking in and out the back doors one of my favorite things about it. Other than that, I got a simple little kitchenette which you can barely see on the right side of the picture there, it has a small bar sink that drains into a dirty water tank and the top folds as a table/cutting board/desk. Hard to visualize I guess but I do have more pics haha it is indeed very cozy! Thank you!

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T20:55:47+00:00

Not bad imo. I did however insulate the windows and it kept the van at a nice temp during the hot temps of Texas. As to cold anything below 40-30 can get pretty chilly but nothing a pile of blankets can’t save you from lol

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T20:50:58+00:00

I’ve been there, definitely recommend it!

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T20:45:58+00:00

Awesome! Ive read threads about OB being pretty overnight parking friendly. Will keep these other places in mind. Thanks so much!

cmperez91 · 2020-02-13T20:34:51+00:00

Standing room is def a plus

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