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  1. Wild Ty Laserbeam

    anybody know anything about brakes

    So my van (aerostar) is pulling to right. I took it to a mechanic to get an alignment and the mechanic said my front calipers were sticking. I've looked it up, and I at least understand what it means, but realistically how important is it? I know it will wear my tires out quicker, but is it...
  2. Wild Ty Laserbeam

    Using a jumper battery for "house power"

    So I've bought a van and in a while I'll be back out on the road. It's a 97 ford aerostar cargo van for those interested. Anyway, I'm building up the living space a bit (insulation, curtains, bed platform) and I would really like to have some house power. I've been doing some research, but I...
  3. Wild Ty Laserbeam

    Hobo Stove out of Garbage (easy!!)

    I've been getting sick of eating cold food via food stamps on the road so I found a couple designs and made what I think is a pretty good hobo stove. It's basically design and the typical twigs-in-a-can design combined. Materials needed: -big can (i used a coffee can) -little can (i used a...
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    Help picking an extra-tall sleeping bag?

    So I've finally had enough of my old sleeping bag and I'm looking to replace it. The only thing making this difficult is finding one that will fit well. I'm 6'3. I obviously need something that I can use all year. I was thinking maybe something with a removable liner and maybe a bivy. Also...
  5. Wild Ty Laserbeam

    New pet rat!! (total n00b)

    I'm sitting here in the public library in gainesville, fl with my new pet albino feeder rat (5 months) in my backpack. She's really sweet, but for the most part we don't know what we're doing, so I figured i'd come here in search of advice. Before, when I was thinking about getting a rat, i...
  6. Wild Ty Laserbeam

    How to make your own hammock for nothing or next to it.

    A friend of mine showed me as well as bunch of other people how to make a hammock. I have since taught a whole bunch of folx how to make one too, and now I figured I'll share the design here. I've been through two of these so far. I LOVE it! 1) get a chunk of fabric. About 5 to 6 feet wide...
  7. Wild Ty Laserbeam

    Hello from wherever.

    Hey my name is ty. I'm from alabama and I've been traveling for around a year. Mostly hitch-hiking and some train-hopping. I like candy, cigarettes, malt liqour, and adventure. I've heard about this forum for a while but I just now went to check it out. Bummed that I haven't ever even...