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I would stay away from wvo/grease having been ther e& done that & dont want to kill that nice truck. I am glad to see another mostly normal looking person on the site. I too dont have the tattoos & facial piercings & am in my 30's with kids etc but also share some of the same spirit of most on this site, just being free & living off the grid of mainstream society. I think that some of these kids get to used to spanging for change & small time day-day survival shit that they loose site of the big picture. Its nice to see that you guys have invested serious money & time in this project? Was the truck the biggest/best you could find under cdl? Do you plan on forming a commercial biz to register/insure this thing? will you be traveling a lot or just parking it & working regular jobs etc. or acombination of both? If you guys are traveling with it or intend to set up base camps while traveling, perhaps we can caravan & or meet up. I attempted to start a nomadic bus tribe awhile back & have downsized it to just a 99 vw tdi diesel bug but still would like to network/visit with likeminded people. I will read more on your site to catch up but good luck & good work so far.
hawbs
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(Cash Rules Everything Around Me CREAM get the money! Dolla' dolla' bills yaaa'llll.)
Those were some bourgy-ass comments, there.
macks
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anne
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It might not be the biggest/best under cdl, but 24' was the exact size that we wanted, automatic, diesel engine, low miles, no rust, and so on... Plus it was in our price range. And I think it looks cute. 
That's a no on the commercial business. We're shutting down our corporation this year and don't plan on doing anything like that again. Eventually when we're mobile, we'll probably get an address in Nevada or South Dakota because it's supposed to be easier there.
For the next few years we'll be stuck in Michigan while my husband still has his job and we're saving money. Then we'll be able to go wherever/do whatever we want. There is an internship that I'd like to do in New Mexico and I'd like to travel around a bit before we find a place to settle down.
A nomadic bus tribe sounds awesome! We should keep in touch--maybe our paths will cross someday.
That's a no on the commercial business. We're shutting down our corporation this year and don't plan on doing anything like that again. Eventually when we're mobile, we'll probably get an address in Nevada or South Dakota because it's supposed to be easier there.
For the next few years we'll be stuck in Michigan while my husband still has his job and we're saving money. Then we'll be able to go wherever/do whatever we want. There is an internship that I'd like to do in New Mexico and I'd like to travel around a bit before we find a place to settle down.
A nomadic bus tribe sounds awesome!
We should keep in touch--maybe our paths will cross someday.
cailyBear
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That truck looks amazing! You're really far into that project by now huh? Well done! And Zeitgeist is fucking awesome. Welcome Anne
stove
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Hey, good on ya for taking a bit of initiative here. Looks like a sweet box truck, and [as opposed to some others out there] nice to see that you've got something of a plan and direction to head in. Welcome, keep us updated, and ignore the trash.
anne
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Thanks. Yeah, we plan to do that. The truck is going to smell like french fries, but it'll be worth it for free fuel.
The truck is going to smell like french fries, but it'll be worth it for free fuel. 
boucaneer
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yeah, good luck anne. vehicles are the way to go if you can afford the fuel. i posted some videos on the pigs smashing ours up on the videos section (under glastonbury festival.), but dont let that put you off. realy, never ever, it certainly has'nt put us off.
cheers.
cheers.
anne
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Oh man, that's rough. I want to keep a low profile whenever I can to avoid all interactions with the police.
I want to keep a low profile whenever I can to avoid all interactions with the police. yeah, good luck anne. vehicles are the way to go if you can afford the fuel. i posted some videos on the pigs smashing ours up on the videos section (under glastonbury festival.), but dont let that put you off. realy, never ever, it certainly has'nt put us off.
cheers.
stayhighlovelife
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Guidelines for Camper Trucks and RV Camping at Wal-Mart and other non-RV specific places - the Basics
Often referred to as boondocking it's probably more accurate to call it overnighting. What ever you call it, lots of RVers have spent then night in places other than RV parks and campgrounds.
Below are Guidelines for Overnighting at Wal-Mart and other places
Ask permission. There's an old RV joke about asking permission. - An RVer asks security guard at a mall if it's okay to park overnight. The guard says no. The RVer asks how about all the other RVs parked there. The guard answers, 'they didn't ask.'
The point is, use your judgment. If you see other RVers there it's probably okay for you to park too. If you're the only one and your not sure it's okay ask permission. You really don't want security or the police to knock on your door telling you to move in the middle of the night.
Don't abuse the privilege, make it just an overnight stay and for only a few hours. Our guideline is that you should never stay longer than 12 hours but 10 would be better. If you park at 8:00 P.M. you should be gone by 6:00 A.M. And you should leave by 10:00 A.M. regardless of how long you've been there.
If the parking lot is small you should leave before the business opens. Also keep in mind that night time is when most parking lots are swept and other landscape maintenance is done so it's always good to ask for permission to park there.
Be discreet. Please, no awnings, lawn chairs, BBQs and such. If you want to 'camp' go where it's allowed.
Show your appreciation. If you stay overnight at a truck stop buy your fuel there. If you stay at a restaurant have dinner or breakfast or both. You get the idea.
Following the guidelines above, here are some places to overnight.
* Highway Rest Area. Some states allow overnighting and even have special areas set aside for RVs. However, most restrict parking time and some do not allow overnighting at all.
These restrictions are mainly to keep the criminal element from using the area, and other people from setting up camp. That said, I've never seen a ‘No Overnighting’ law enforced when RVers follow the guidelines. Highway patrol and state troopers will tell you they've better things to do than roust RVers if there's causing problems. Especially if you arrive late and leave early.
* Wal-Mart parking lots are preferred parking places for many RVers. While Wal-Mart may not overtly welcome overnighters that are certainly on of the most tolerant of businesses who allow it. Unfortunately, too many RVers have ignored the guidelines above and taken advantage of this generosity. There are now some Wal-Marts where overnighting is no longer allowed.
* Truck stops. A lot of RVers overnight at truck stops and some truck stops have special a area set aside for RVs. If they don’t have a special area it may be a good idea to ask where they want you to park. Remember it’s a truck stop first so do your best not to park in the way or in a space where a truck could park.
* Camping World allows RVers waiting for an early appointment to overnight. If the lot is not full it should be okay for you to overnight as well.
* Gambling casinos parking lots are almost always okay. For casinos with RV parks don't park until you first go inside and ask if they have a "coupon" or similar promotion that allows cheap or free use of the RV sites.
* Some tourist attractions (museums, amusement parks, etc.) allow overnighting but call ahead to ask permission on arrival.
* Side roads. Make sure you don't block access to farm fields or work sites and have to move out of the way of workers early in the morning.
* Federal and State "Wild Life Refuges" (as opposed to "Wilderness Areas" where you can't take vehicles). Some allow over night parking. When asking the ranger mention how you want to do some bird watching at sunrise.
* Places to avoid:
Downtown and other areas that are fine by day can become dangerous after dark.
Church parking lots may be okay but often have activities at all hours.
Any place off the road that's littered with lots of beer bottles and trash
Often referred to as boondocking it's probably more accurate to call it overnighting. What ever you call it, lots of RVers have spent then night in places other than RV parks and campgrounds.
Below are Guidelines for Overnighting at Wal-Mart and other places
Ask permission. There's an old RV joke about asking permission. - An RVer asks security guard at a mall if it's okay to park overnight. The guard says no. The RVer asks how about all the other RVs parked there. The guard answers, 'they didn't ask.'
The point is, use your judgment. If you see other RVers there it's probably okay for you to park too. If you're the only one and your not sure it's okay ask permission. You really don't want security or the police to knock on your door telling you to move in the middle of the night.
Don't abuse the privilege, make it just an overnight stay and for only a few hours. Our guideline is that you should never stay longer than 12 hours but 10 would be better. If you park at 8:00 P.M. you should be gone by 6:00 A.M. And you should leave by 10:00 A.M. regardless of how long you've been there.
If the parking lot is small you should leave before the business opens. Also keep in mind that night time is when most parking lots are swept and other landscape maintenance is done so it's always good to ask for permission to park there.
Be discreet. Please, no awnings, lawn chairs, BBQs and such. If you want to 'camp' go where it's allowed.
Show your appreciation. If you stay overnight at a truck stop buy your fuel there. If you stay at a restaurant have dinner or breakfast or both. You get the idea.
Following the guidelines above, here are some places to overnight.
* Highway Rest Area. Some states allow overnighting and even have special areas set aside for RVs. However, most restrict parking time and some do not allow overnighting at all.
These restrictions are mainly to keep the criminal element from using the area, and other people from setting up camp. That said, I've never seen a ‘No Overnighting’ law enforced when RVers follow the guidelines. Highway patrol and state troopers will tell you they've better things to do than roust RVers if there's causing problems. Especially if you arrive late and leave early.
* Wal-Mart parking lots are preferred parking places for many RVers. While Wal-Mart may not overtly welcome overnighters that are certainly on of the most tolerant of businesses who allow it. Unfortunately, too many RVers have ignored the guidelines above and taken advantage of this generosity. There are now some Wal-Marts where overnighting is no longer allowed.
* Truck stops. A lot of RVers overnight at truck stops and some truck stops have special a area set aside for RVs. If they don’t have a special area it may be a good idea to ask where they want you to park. Remember it’s a truck stop first so do your best not to park in the way or in a space where a truck could park.
* Camping World allows RVers waiting for an early appointment to overnight. If the lot is not full it should be okay for you to overnight as well.
* Gambling casinos parking lots are almost always okay. For casinos with RV parks don't park until you first go inside and ask if they have a "coupon" or similar promotion that allows cheap or free use of the RV sites.
* Some tourist attractions (museums, amusement parks, etc.) allow overnighting but call ahead to ask permission on arrival.
* Side roads. Make sure you don't block access to farm fields or work sites and have to move out of the way of workers early in the morning.
* Federal and State "Wild Life Refuges" (as opposed to "Wilderness Areas" where you can't take vehicles). Some allow over night parking. When asking the ranger mention how you want to do some bird watching at sunrise.
* Places to avoid:
Downtown and other areas that are fine by day can become dangerous after dark.
Church parking lots may be okay but often have activities at all hours.
Any place off the road that's littered with lots of beer bottles and trash
anne
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