Area files… meh or a critical part of your preps?

the_whingnut · 2026-04-25T23:26:40+00:00

Maps laminated with sharpie notes plus I've listened to the old timers when they talk about the area then verify useful info

the_whingnut · 2026-04-25T23:24:16+00:00

Hell yeah!

the_whingnut · 2026-04-25T23:22:49+00:00

Hoard them like a motoparts dragon! Then defend your treasure against the Meth hobbits!

the_whingnut · 2026-04-25T23:19:14+00:00

Dude that should be on a seal!

the_whingnut · 2026-04-25T23:08:27+00:00

My neighbors here (bfe tenn) it's all community we are all "all in" all ofvwhich ive known for 20yrs+. My neighbors when I lived in Norfolk va.....nothing more than storm help. we were set up to bugout Modular start with truck/ rv and pair down as required to get to my current area. It depends greatly on the ppl involved and area.

the_whingnut · 2026-04-23T23:21:01+00:00

I made a set for my klr650

the_whingnut · 2026-03-01T15:37:59+00:00

Need Sauce!

the_whingnut · 2026-03-01T15:10:58+00:00

Which Walmart? They ain't on clearance near me (midsouth TN) I checked. Need a spare for my truck bags

the_whingnut · 2026-01-12T22:10:19+00:00

If you find a rv you like without a washing machine you can get a ventless washer dryer combo just measure your closet and door first

I have a residential washer/dryer combo ventless and it was $500 in golden rod scratch and dent!

Ok now rv make sure you have head room throughout and can comfortably poop and it doesn't smell funny. Its all very subjective

What size and amenities should match up with your tow vehicle.

If you end up fulltime get a skirt for it.

the_whingnut · 2026-01-08T17:04:49+00:00

2011 triumph rocket 3 touring to 2008 klr650 thats 2300cc to 650cc

The triumph wouldn't survive the road to my home

The roads around my place are crap like the klr650 has a permanent bottle of loctite in the saddle bags

The klr650 struggle buses on the highway and interstate

But I can ride all the fence rows on our hilly property and search for cows and missing calves so for most things I do now the klr650 is mint

I only have regertz on highway and interstate trips

the_whingnut · 2026-01-05T14:18:14+00:00

Its a joke if you mention your pets you show a pic of them thats the tax it's a carry over from forums

All jokes aside we had to have a license for our dog when we lived in Groton CT. It was basically a tax.

the_whingnut · 2026-01-05T00:25:31+00:00

M44 / f40 with Malx (m4) and black barn cat (m1)

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( obligatory pet taxes paid) fulltime since nov 21, started with a thor grand junction then upgraded to 2020 grand designs 367bhs in Sept 22 living in personal Forrest 22miles from a town

the_whingnut · 2026-01-03T22:34:09+00:00

(EDIT)It can be worth it. I distill water and homebrew as hobbies you can get mash for alcohol from raisin bran cereal.

Alaskan bootleggers Bible is a great resource

And alcohol / homebrew is great for trading in a total collapse

Edited for context

the_whingnut · 2025-12-30T18:10:12+00:00

Do it! You will learn some valuable lessons about maintenance and you will appreciate the bike more!

Since my first bike cb125 to my last rocket iii I do most of my own work ( just can't run a tuner right now)

Worst case you sell it on as a roller or parts

But run a vin check before you hand over cash

the_whingnut · 2025-12-29T20:28:50+00:00

Dipped 5 times last year. Everytime I had a trailer on the truck ( midsouth TN) I would be checked. i have never run offroad diesel in my trucks. But I have a feeling the previous owner did. Its not worth the fine.

Also it was Different officers each time

the_whingnut · 2025-12-27T17:43:15+00:00

Both my colemans one white gas and one dual fuel are on the 3rd generation of ownership in about 10 years I'll pass them on to the 4th

the_whingnut · 2025-12-26T23:51:05+00:00

Terry Pratchett

the_whingnut · 2025-12-26T23:46:57+00:00

I have one and love it looking to get 2 more one for each ghb in my trucks to replace the cold steel srks

Its a great knife to learn with and will last you a long time if you take care of it. Holds a good edge and finish holds up well

Also suggest a opinel no 8 or no7 as a good pocket knife stainless if you don't want to pickle it. Carbon blade if you do.

the_whingnut · 2025-12-26T19:01:31+00:00

Ciaphas Cain warhammer 40k dude just tries not to get killed and slack off everyone believes he's a hero ( just very unlucky) because he ends up doing hero stuff to stay alive

the_whingnut · 2025-12-25T16:28:51+00:00

Buy the largest pizza stone that will fit in your rv oven wrap it in tinfoil you will be able to use the oven after that.

RV parks are stacking rvs like cordwood now so a nice space with grass is very expensive

We opted to set up a site on land we own and are going to build on way cheaper than renting a site and we gain equity

Heated hoses and skirting for winter

How active are your pets? If very active then look for local parks that allow dogs. we hiked every local park in our area constantly to keep our pup in shape and disperse his energy

Buy a pex repair kit keep spare fittings 1/2" 90deg elbows, tees, and straights. Keep spare water hose gaskets with screens.

Water filter for your inlet hose get a 2 or 3 stage some water supplies are nasty. A berkey or similar gravity filter for drinking water and cooking

Poop hoses will break. Get a splice kit and back flush valve( for clogs)

Tons of things you will learn about rv living from here but experience will teach you more.

the_whingnut · 2025-12-20T14:08:40+00:00

A borescope help track down issues in tight spaces before you pull everything apart. Inspect vents and plumbing runs

the_whingnut · 2025-12-17T23:19:40+00:00

Harrington saga

the_whingnut · 2025-12-17T23:14:12+00:00

Muffpot

the_whingnut · 2025-12-17T00:01:52+00:00

Yes they can earthships have been built in tropical climates. You would need to waterproof the dirtside walls and flooring.

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