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Forum: RV'ing On A Budget 09-17-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,919
Posted By Danny Salas
I will insulate my cooler with spray foam, good...

I will insulate my cooler with spray foam, good idea. I am not doing this out of poverty. I own a regular house with a pool, and my ride is a 2017 Ford Transit discreet conversion. During the week I...
Forum: RV'ing On A Budget 09-14-2022, 08:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,919
Posted By Danny Salas
Interested

I am interested in options like that, but not for Oregon. I live in Florida and need to go off grid for 2-3 days in a row. Discreet van conversion without house batteries. In the winter I can manage...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-27-2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,781
Posted By Danny Salas
The solid state batteries have been “ready in 5...

The solid state batteries have been “ready in 5 years” since 1998. Look it up.
Forum: Just Conversation 04-19-2022, 08:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,921
Posted By Danny Salas
Good for Angry Birds

Good for Angry Birds
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-31-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,537
Posted By Danny Salas
As a blue collar ($25 per hour each) couple of...

As a blue collar ($25 per hour each) couple of weekend warriors, I had the option of a newer van conversion, or an older RV. My 2017 Transit is enough for us, parks like a regular car/pickup, it is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,956
Posted By Danny Salas
Still on the road, kinda

I have a Ford Transit discreet conversion that was my daily driver 2020-2021. In January DW requested a passenger car and we got a Nissan Altima (40 mpg at 65). That is the daily driver now, and...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 03-14-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,389
Posted By Danny Salas
In 2008, August had gas prices over $4.00,...

In 2008, August had gas prices over $4.00, October had them at $1.65. We can have hope.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-13-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,043
Posted By Danny Salas
Wow!! I went to the What3Words website. Very...

Wow!! I went to the What3Words website. Very interesting concept! I don’t plan to need it, but I love the idea. Will broadcast to my RV/outlander and boater friends
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-23-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,690
Posted By Danny Salas
Same here, returning from Black Hill SD area, we...

Same here, returning from Black Hill SD area, we planed to go south to Badlands, Wounded Knee, Chadron and Alliance. Pine Ridge Reservation was closed to thru traffic, had to go back to I-90, boring...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-04-2021, 03:53 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,570
Posted By Danny Salas
Agreed!! I took Hwy7 from Hot Springs to I 40,...

Agreed!! I took Hwy7 from Hot Springs to I 40, then Hwy 23 (curious about the Tail of the Pig) to Eureka Springs. DW was furious and worried. It was tense, and I only have 20’ Ford Transit...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-03-2021, 08:18 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 28,885
Posted By Danny Salas
Thanks for the prompt reply. I had the impression...

Thanks for the prompt reply. I had the impression that you were already camping and towing on EV. And I am not aware of another options other than Model Y/ Model X available for towing a travel...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-03-2021, 07:44 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 28,885
Posted By Danny Salas
More environmentally friendly? Over 20 years of...

More environmentally friendly? Over 20 years of heavy use? I believe all the diesel burning will negate whatever environmental damage the battery production create. Check you info, it may be...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-03-2021, 07:01 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 28,885
Posted By Danny Salas
Can you tell me which electric are you using?...

Can you tell me which electric are you using? Tesla, or other brand? Any concerns with range while towing? I am waiting for the e-Transit to be mainstream, to convert one. Currently driving a...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-15-2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 20,709
Posted By Danny Salas
Bestiality is legal in some states. There...

Bestiality is legal in some states.

There are no “good, solid , safer”, because NONE of them is designed for riding. Just like off-roading is not a concern for airplanes.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-13-2021, 12:01 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,769
Posted By Danny Salas
That is a beautiful example. Not as extreme as...

That is a beautiful example. Not as extreme as most 2019-2020 Class As I have seen in dealers. It has an “aerodynamic vibe”
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-21-2021, 11:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,658
Posted By Danny Salas
We are seeing it too

I hope you realize that, people using cameras are also seeing the place, plus keeping a memory for tomorrow. And we do not record “all the time”, contrary to what may look like to others. I just...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-21-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,518
Posted By Danny Salas
Out of the box

I know you said no change to towing vehicle, but consider this:
I bought a 2017 Ford Transit LWB (148”) passenger van for about $23,000. Took away the seats and put together a bed, casette toilet,...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-29-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 27,219
Posted By Danny Salas
Agreed. My Ford Transit conversion is A LOT...

Agreed. My Ford Transit conversion is A LOT easier to drive long distances than a 40’DP, but i went FL-SD (Black Hills) and back on April. Road days were 500-800 miles each, all while stopping for...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-05-2021, 05:25 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 21,951
Posted By Danny Salas
I always use truck stops, on the passengers car...

I always use truck stops, on the passengers car side. I own a Ford Transit discreet conversion, but there are Usually 2-3 fifth wheelers or TT by my side. Not too noisy, I always buy something at the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-13-2021, 06:01 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,486
Posted By Danny Salas
I hope you realize ther is no BLM boondocking...

I hope you realize ther is no BLM boondocking near Florida, let alone Saint Augustine. I am currently using a 2017 Ford Transit van as Daily conmuter an week end RV. At about $20k, insured as a car,...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-09-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 16,537
Posted By Danny Salas
We went from Orlando FL to Black Hills SD early...

We went from Orlando FL to Black Hills SD early April. Your driving schedule seems tough!!
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 05-09-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 16,537
Posted By Danny Salas
That sounds like my travels, getting out of...

That sounds like my travels, getting out of Florida Friday night, driving “fast” (600/800 miles) most of Saturday. We already know Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee pretty well, roadside attractions start...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-27-2021, 11:33 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,616
Posted By Danny Salas
Totally agree on the IKEA tempered glass dishes....

Totally agree on the IKEA tempered glass dishes. And of course, the love for Walmart. The ability to buy whatever you need, cheap, 24 hours, all over the country. Can not wait for them to open 24h...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-24-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,864
Posted By Danny Salas
Me and DW work full time, one weekend on and one...

Me and DW work full time, one weekend on and one off. I take mine on short trips (less than 100 miles) to the in-laws and to my son house next town over, about one weekend a month. One trip 2 weeks...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-12-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 14,054
Posted By Danny Salas
Here in Florida I can use my pool about 10 months...

Here in Florida I can use my pool about 10 months a year. On the other hand, any use of my RV means driving at least 6 hours to get to mainland, all flat land that I already know down here. To see a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-01-2021, 11:45 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,464
Posted By Danny Salas
Also, the freedom of driving when you want, until...

Also, the freedom of driving when you want, until the time and location you want (or feel tired) instead of planning nights at specific hotels and dealing with check in and check out schedules. Many...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-01-2021, 11:32 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,464
Posted By Danny Salas
I am also a newbie, and nowhere near the Major...

I am also a newbie, and nowhere near the Major Leagues on RVing. I bought a 2017 Ford Transit wagon (15 passenger van), took the seats out and set it up with a bed, portable toilet, mini fridge, off...
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-17-2020, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 253
Posted By Danny Salas
Newbie on Conversion

Hello there!!
I am new in the RV world, did 4 roadtrips in a Rav4 last year (20k miles total) and decided to buy a 2017 Transit LR 148 Wagon for a “light conversion” for weekends and vacations....
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