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  1. ByronMc

    Advice for rubber tramping with no AC

    Yeah, when sleeping & and the first sun beam hits ya, they can be em you up, unless of course you’re where sunglasses while you sleep..
  2. ByronMc

    Advice for rubber tramping with no AC

    I’m enjoying the ryobi breeze now! And just pulled it out yesterday!
  3. ByronMc

    Advice for rubber tramping with no AC

    I use Ryobi fans, and charge the batteries daily. Park under a tree & try not to use the vehicle for hours before going to sleep. Yes I do this on a regular basis, and get around on bike or bicycle. I have a lot of water handy, and keep drinking all day! This summer will be different, as I’ve...
  4. ByronMc

    new Orleans is a disaster!

    Am so sorry to hear this& feel so damn guilty for being white! Ever come to Richmond Virginia, you will be treated with respect up here!
  5. ByronMc

    Canceled Event

    Yeah, that’s not cool, people hopefully will wake up, and realize we are all humans, not matter what the sexual preference is.
  6. ByronMc

    Canceled Event

    That’s about the same time as the van meeting, isn’t it?
  7. ByronMc

    Old timer that has lived on wheels over 40 years.

    Hi, I feel ya, on getting up there, but am only 63.
  8. ByronMc

    What to look for when buying an RV?

    Forget a Rv, get a good van, one that has a long model run, I choose the Chevy G series, but that’s me. Later models are much easier to find, but take your time. RV, is a pain to park anywhere, eats gas, tires are not cheap, leak like a sieve! I also have a short bus, yep G series too, roof...
  9. ByronMc

    Any mechanics out there? Looking for some advice on this van!

    Hey Matt, finally in my short bus, but still not running..... did get the engine to start, to find it has a rod knocking. Will say, going from the van, to the bus & being finally able to stand up, after all this years of living in a regular size , is absolutely amazing! The filler tube for...
  10. ByronMc

    Bought a Short Bus

    The plugs are out, I had to free up the seized engine by prying the flywheel around
  11. ByronMc

    Bought a Short Bus

    Let go of the GMC, after getting the Chevy which is in far better shape! Finally got to work on it, first step to figure out how to get the engine to crank! Removed all spark plugs & pored penetrating oil in all cylinders! Rebuilt the starter, bought new battery cables & installed em, only to...
  12. ByronMc

    Vanlife to rock bottom

    What kind of van & year is it? Has it been a good van or has it been breaking down a lot?
  13. ByronMc

    Bought a Short Bus

    Engine will not even turn over, , so it’s got whatever issues, & May open it up one day. 350 crate motor is going in & that’s fine.
  14. ByronMc

    If you had to live on a bike the rest of your life?

    Trek made 800(800,830,850),& 900,(900, 930,950,970,) any of these can be found cheap, with the higher numbers, the better the frame tubes! Then build your bike out for touring, and you’ll go under $1000
  15. ByronMc

    If you had to live on a bike the rest of your life?

    26” is a real easy tire & tube to find, even at Walmart at 3am. Also a good solid 26” rim, is the strongest wheel there is! Will take photos of my Trek in a few, actually riding it today
  16. ByronMc

    If you had to live on a bike the rest of your life?

    Feel the LHR, was copied from the likes of the Trek
  17. ByronMc

    If you had to live on a bike the rest of your life?

    My best bike is my 93 Trek 970, 26” rims, but’s it’s heavy, for today’s touring standards
  18. ByronMc

    Bike touring as a beginer

    Start riding now, if you aren’t working at the moment, go work for a restaurant that has bicycle delivery. Take care of your muscles, they are going to hurt, but at the same time, your cardio is going to hit the ceiling, especially out & up there!
  19. ByronMc

    Resources For Trans Folks On The Road?

    Thanks on the info about how weed may block, your levels! Are they back up & am guessing you had blood tests to figure it out, huh?
  20. ByronMc

    cassie - long time listener first time caller

    Am not on the bike now, but bring a bike, bag & I have racks, and there’s work via Uber Eats. I’ve done a few runs for em this year, but only for the fun of it. I went back to a established pizza restaurant, I’ve worked at off & on for a long time. Making far more money & have four days off in...
  21. ByronMc

    cassie - long time listener first time caller

    Hi! Am also sober & down here in Rva! Live in a van & my short bus arrives this Tuesday! Come on down, have space for sure !
  22. ByronMc

    Bought a Short Bus

    Picked up another 93, this time a Chevy G30 & the body is in far better shape! The OG short bus may get planted on a friends 50 acres, near the water for a camper like place to stay in! Maybe do a rental............ The Chevy is coming home on Tuesday & seats will be removed & bed in place by...
  23. ByronMc

    Dealing with damp in my house on wheels

    Damp, over here on the U.S. east coast we have had lots of rain over the last year, of course nothing compared to what you’ve got to deal with. I picked up a new to me van, that had a fiberglass high top, which turned out to leak over time! Got to a point where my only solution was to sell as is...
  24. ByronMc

    Most common question as a solo female van-dweller.

    When I first started out in a van, in 02, had a dog & my only fear was teaching her to learn how not to bark when we were in the van at night. She would do her low growl, & be on alert. I felt safe with her, & by the time she was stolen in 05, was used to dealing with living & knowing when to...
  25. ByronMc

    Ask me anything about vehicle repair

    At the moment, am only getting it ready to get DMV to transfer title status to RV. Then I’ll go through the mechanical & then onto solar
  26. ByronMc

    Ask me anything about vehicle repair

    I’ve been getting my rv stuff together, so I can get the title changed at DMV. Doing it as cheap as possible for the moment. Fridge,$35, Generator,$65, found an inverter, deep cell battery & nice Coleman three burner cook stove, have two Mr Buddy propane heaters, and the toilet seat for my five...
  27. ByronMc

    Ask me anything about vehicle repair

    Agree on the nickel & dime, unless it’s something you want bad! Then those nickels & dimes go into your dream vehicle! Just picked up a GMC Vandura 3500 short bus, for $600, and it needs a ton of work. It does have the 4l80e & a gasser 350 !
  28. ByronMc

    Ask me anything about vehicle repair

    Get the original transmission rebuilt! Putting in a manual, will not be easy, ! I’ve driven manual transmission, for my job & after awhile, it wears you out, shifting all day, for 12 hours! Now the company vehicle is an automatic & love it! While you’re at the junkyard, pull a 4r75, and throw...
  29. ByronMc

    Dealing with damp in my house on wheels

    Hi! Over here on the east coast, the last year has seen a lot of rain! Of course nothing like England, at all. The van I had, leaked & the propane heater didn’t help either! Ended up with ear infections, which is due to sinus issues, hence damp, mildew van life ! Sold that van & new van,( not...
  30. ByronMc

    Bought a Short Bus

    Got approved by National General, for $534 a year! Now to add rv towing to my AAA for $33 & get it back to Rva where I can work on it!
  31. ByronMc

    Bought a Short Bus

    Good to know, need to call agent today before the weekend! Then I can look into GMAC
  32. ByronMc

    Bought a Short Bus

    Oh yeah, I’ve bitten off a lot, & am going at it, slowly. Did go to the junkyard today & got a spare rim with bald tire, so when I go over to Maryland, I’ll have the spare to replace the two flats on the rear passenger side! Bring the flats back to Richmond & get used tires, if needed. Waiting...
  33. ByronMc

    Bought a Short Bus

    $600, guy put a new gas tank & fuel pump & it would start for 30 seconds & die, then start & die again. He gave up! Needs windshield channel rust fixed, new tires, and maybe I’ll have to throw in the 82 g20 engine....... we will see.. Waiting to hear back on the insurance, fingers crossed on...
  34. ByronMc

    Bought a Short Bus

    Got myself a short bus, which needs a lot of work....... still living in the Chevy van & cant wait to have more room!
  35. ByronMc

    News & Blogs Help catch a child molester named "Shrink"- 10K reward.

    Most were abused as children, which is why they abuse others. Hurt people Hurt People. The cell mate who wants to rape the smaller cell mate, was most likely abused too...
  36. ByronMc

    Ask me anything about vehicle repair

    In a 90, that’s the hardest one to find,....most likely the most difficult job ever, if there ever was one.........
  37. ByronMc

    What Kind of Bicycle?

    They are awesome! Search steel lugged mtb on Craigslist
  38. ByronMc

    What Kind of Bicycle?

    These are two of my bikes, that'd I could use to tour on. Just got the Univega last fall & need to install V-Brakes & racks. The Trek was picked up a week ago & it also needs racks. Till then, I'll be delivering off them, five nights a week! Sent from my iPad using Squat the Planet Mobile
  39. ByronMc

    Photos Lets see those bikes!

    Oops, was going to post a photo of the 970 Trek, I just picked up Sent from my iPad using Squat the Planet Mobile
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    Photos Lets see those bikes!

    Sent from my iPad using Squat the Planet Mobile
  41. ByronMc

    Parking question...

    The issue of parking a vehicle with bad tags, it will be seen. Either get enough money to get it tagged, or find a safe spot, like someone's land or a garage. If it's someone's land, cover it up with a cover. Sent from my iPhone using Squat the Planet Mobile
  42. ByronMc

    Any Squats in Westside LA?

    B&E, is entering a building, doesn't matter if the door is open or not. Sent from my iPhone using Squat the Planet Mobile
  43. ByronMc

    Tuscon, AZ

    It's where the water runs its path, in the desert. That's way a desert road goes up & down & if it's raining hard, be careful! Sent from my iPhone using Squat the Planet Mobile
  44. ByronMc

    Atlanta Rubbertramping

    Thanks, that's good to hear! When he fired me, we had a talk the next day & he actually agreed with me, but held his ground on firing me! It hit me hard for a few weeks!
  45. ByronMc

    Atlanta Rubbertramping

    I'm thinking about working there, since it's a bit warmer in the winter! Was working at QuicknessRva, for 3 years, but got fired for trying to get the others to act right, job wise!
  46. ByronMc

    Atlanta Rubbertramping

    Does anyone know how Atlanta treats ruppertramps? Thinking of going there for work!
  47. ByronMc

    Roof vent(fan?)?

    In my vans, before this one, all of my roof vents leaked! Never did try to fix them though! This one I'm in now, does not have one, and it has a conversion van ceiling! So I'm still not sure about cutting open my roof! On staying cool, I park in the shade, also have roof racks, with a so...