New Year, Yet Another New Direction

Our Plans for the New Year might surprise you.  Click on the link and see where the Stealth Van Dweller is headed.

Making Your Furnishings Easily Removable Retains Versatility In Your Van

Making things removable can come in handy sometimes.  Click on the title and see how the Stealth Van has temporarily returned to its roots.  Photo by Curtis Carper

Big Doings At Tangent Lodge This Weekend

Mother Nature tried to ruin our day.  We lucked out, but many didn't.  Click on the title and follow the story.  Photo by: Curtis Carper

What Hidden Talents Do You Have?

Out of work? Looking for a mobile income? Click on the title ard read about success stories of people who went a new direction when the economy crapped on them.  Photo by: Curtis Carper

Heading Into The Unkown? GPS Will Guide You Out Of The Wilderness

Heading off into unfamiliar wilderness?  You might want to invest in a handheld GPS unit.  Click on the title and see how you can always find your way back.  Photo by: Curtis Carper

How To Build A Survival Stove

It's little, even cute, but most of all it's very efficient. Click on the title and find out how you can build your own Wood Gas Jet Stove.  Photo by: Curtis Carper

Go ATVing, Enjoy The Wilderness When You Boondock In Your Van

We recently added a 4-wheeler to our Van Dwelling bag of tricks.  There was some logic behind the decision.  Click on the title and see some great pictures and why we decided to go off road.  Pictures by Curtis Carper.

Extend Your WiFi Range, Find Hot Spots Easier

For just a few bucks finding free access to the internet becomes a whole lot easier.  Click on the title and see how I increased my range 5 times better than stock.  Photo by: Curtis Carper

Wiring Short Cuts, Big Mistake

In a hurry to get it up and running just about sent the Stealth Van Dwelling up in flames for good.  Click on the title and read what happened.  Photo by: Curtis Carper

Smoke or Carbon Monoxide Will Kill You

In an effort to remain safe with a propane heater running I added this detector.  It got it's first real test less than a week later.  Click on the title and read what happened.  Photo by: Curtis Carper

More Heat I Say, More Heat

Van Dwelling at -35 below zero takes a bit more heat if you want to avoid being a polar Popsicle. Click on the title and see how I beat the extreme cold and slept snug as a bug.  Photo by: Curtis Carper

I found this picture of my first van, a 1970 Econoline.  I was stationed at Elizabeth City N.C. Coast Guard Aircraft and Overhaul Center.  The year was 1972, I was 22 at the time.  It was a wonderful time in my life when I had freedom to roam.  Note the little square appendage toward the rear bumper. Even back then I had it wired for 110V.  That's a household receptacle in a water tight box.  I had a cord with male connectors on both ends to plug  it in.  Not the safest method, but for what was available at that time for someone with no money, it did work.

Clarence, A Solitary Traveler, Wanders The Country

A Day In The Life Of Clarence & The Old Man.  A short story that will ring clear to most of us who travel with modest means.  Click on the title and read about the hopes and dreams I have for the future.  Retirement gets ever closer, then I too will have the freedom of Clarence.  Photo by: Curtis Carper

Make Your Journey Tax Deductible

Did you know there is a perfectly legal way to make most of the expense of traveling in your van or RV deductible?  Click on the title and learn how.  Photo by: Sierag

It Was Our Worst Nightmare And We Were Trapped With No Way Out

 Ignoring our own advice we pulled in forward, knowing full well that if we needed to leave in the middle of the night escape would be impossible.  All we lost was a nights sleep, we were lucky this time.  Click on the title and read how our nights sleep was ruined.  Photos by Curtis Carper

You Can Avoid Being Stuck For The Deductible When Vandals Strike

 $500 out of your pocket because your insurance has a deductible... I don't think so.  Click on the title and see how I kept that money in my pocket when repairs were made.  Photos by: Curtis Carper

Nostalgic Reproduction Tin Signs Help Make Your Van Something Special

 Adding some personal touches to your van will go a long way in making it more like a home.  Click on the title and get some good ideas how you can dress your van up for not a lot of money.  Photo by: Curtis Carper

How To Protect Your Van or RV From Vandals When It's In Storage

Whether your traveling home  is a van or a traditional RV, if it spends time in storage there are a few things you can do to protect it from vandals.  Click on the title to read some valuable pointers learned the hard way.  Photo by Curtis Carper

If You Don't Feel Safe At The Spot You Choose To Spend The Night, Move On

We've all been there, all settled in for the night when the hair stands up on the back of your neck.  Looking around all seems OK, but something is telling you this might not be the best place to spend the night.  Click on the title and see why you should pay attention to your intuition.  Photo by: Curtis Carper

If Free Camping Is What You Want Being Stealthy Isn't Always The Best Plan

How important is it to be in stealth mode? Sometimes you're better off being obvious. Click on the title to see when you should come out from behind the cloaking device.  Photo by: Curtis Carper