Recent content by Dirtrider

I stayed there last night off wing mountain rd, just north of Snowbowl. It was the best I've seen it but there is still a couple of folks leaving out there. The road is now being used for logging so maybe that's why they moved/were moved out. Tried to stay near Sedona and that place is a mess...

I've been traveling for 2 weeks now staying in St. George & Hurricane Utah, Moab, Fruita, Cortez and now in Flagstaff. Headed to Sedona & Prescott AZ by the weekend. The trip is mainly MTB riding and I like to stay in BLM/dispersed areas, for free if possible but that not a show stopper. I...

A couple years back I purchased a 2015 Chevy Express van to convert. State Farm called me back and stated in was a commercial vehicle. I had to explain that chassis like this can be vans, extended vans, motorhomes, box trucks, etc. all using the same chassis. I also took pictures to prove it was...

Keep in mind that close to 50% of the people do not pay taxes (for whatever reasons) and that leaves a larger burden on the other 50%. If I had a choice way back when, I would choose private investments over SS for the larger return overall & when I pass, whatever is leftover goes to my estate...

Try using peppermint essence oil. They hate the smell. I put a couple drops on a cotton ball or dryer sheet at all 4 tires and it has stopped the rodents so far. Also I place small chunks of Irish spring soap in my engine compartment and areas underneath the van.

I think he meant for those that take advantage of the services provided, not those that truly need them. Too many people receiving "free stuff" and never working for it if possible and FREE isn't free. It's taken from someone that earned it. We can all find faults if you choose too but most...

I'm not sure how your van is setup now. A couple years back, I built out a Chevy Express and I had made a pull out extension making a full sized bed. During the day, it would slide back and make much more room inside the van. It was slates, ones that were on one side that were stationary, and...

In today's world, an open door at night is a hard pass NO, but that's just me. I have two maxx air fans running if needed, pulling in and pushing out. Works great!

I can't see one 100AH battery keeping up with the load. the laptop charger draws more than you think. Might consider adding another battery for more storage. The charging hours are already getting shorter for the year and it will only get worst. You probably do this already but turn everything...

Just because the tow vehicle can move a trailer down the road doesn't mean it's the best option or should be "towing" it. Vehicle stress, lack of weight vs tow weight, braking power vs load all come into play. Glad to hear they are OK.

SS is the worst "investment" anyone could make and if not forced to "invest ", you would be fool less to do so since it loses over 4% over time. Your estate loses every penny left when you die also. All these programs and pension plans are basically pyramid schemes because in order for you to...

Nation wide, insurance claim average cost (severity) went from $3450 2 years ago to over $5000 per claim today and it ain't going down any time soon. Cheap insurance isn't always cheap if you truly compare coverage and how the repairs are being handled & by who. If you are driving an older...

I owned 3 Astro's over time and loved them all. They are well built and are very large inside.

I insured mine as an RV and proved proof of sink, toilet, bed,etc and they dropped the cost big time

I Believe that over 65 yrs old, there is no penalty for making over the set amount (around 19K per yr)