The "stupid" questions.

[spikerpup]

Where did you find a good mechanic in Maryland? and do you know how to start a post on this site. I just joined.

thanks

[Don in E Texas]

1. There is no such thing as a stupid question
2. You have just posted to the Forum.. Go to the area you want your post to show up in and give it a go.
3. Can't help with mechanic question. Would help others to reply if you stated gas or diesel - more info might help you get the answer you are looking for.

Happy Motoring
don

[spikerpup]

How do I get to the area? and how do I start a new post?

thanks
Dee

[Don in E Texas]

Go to the top of the page - find and click on "Forum". You should see a list of all available categories' within the Forum. Click on what ever one you want to view - you can reply to a post or start your own comment/question.

Hope this helps.

don

[BarnYardCamp]

Originally Posted by spikerpup

Where did you find a good mechanic in Maryland? and do you know how to start a post on this site. I just joined.

thanks

May help to be more specific...Southern Md, Eastern Shore??

But basically, finding a good mechanic is difficult anywhere...when you find one, expect to pay a little more, but it will be worth the extra $$

[LargeMargeInBaja]

Originally Posted by WhatBus

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In light of COVID-19...what what will be allowed/practical...Long story short...
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...take our accommodations/food prep with us and essentially see areas...safe while not stuck at home...
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Disclaimer:..I am looking for are ranges
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1)...not asking about a full blown skoolie conversion or doing all the things to make it legally a motorhome; just a running and driving bus...
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2)...strip the bus, and throw in the bare minimum to make it motorhome?
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...before COVID descended upon us...
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...to judge if my interest is realistic..

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I think we could start by a 're-write the story'.

[mod edit: keep the politics out, please]

c)
By all means, take your pillow and blankie.
Take your favorite bowl and spoon.
I am the same way, I loathe motels, I detest restaurant food.
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d)
Your '2' is telling.
My counsel:
* toss in some car-camping gear, go have fun.
Allow any conversion to evolve organically.
As you use your vehicle, you may realize it is perfect as-is... or a different size/shape would better suit your needs *At This Time*.
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For over a half-century, I -- and a series of Very Significant Others -- full-timed lived-aboard a bizarre collection of wheeled homes:
* a semi-tractor,
* a couple semi-trailers,
* a bus,
* a pick-up camper,
and since 2003,
* a commercial truck converted to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle.
Mid-1970s, I packed the back-country with mules.
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My point:
* stay fluid, be flexible, give the impression you are trying to stay slightly inside those oft-irksome lawful stipulations.
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The presumptions of fuel availability and crossing borders without passport and doc's docs... is that based on the old-normal of pre-2018?
And who defines the new-normal borders... state lines, county lines, dashing building-to-building?
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If I was me, I would drop everything and go.
I would see and experience everything I could during my short time remaining.
I would kick my 'analyzing' mind into neutral, I would engage my 'doing' mind.
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And finally -- realistic?
Nope.
Utterly unreasonable, absolutely coloring outside the box, should be permanently institutionalized in a padded asylum for TheGoodOfSociety©.
Nobody in their right mind looks at a vehicle and says "You know, I could live in something like that...".