Jerud and I decided it was time to find an alternative source of heat compatible with our goal of being fossil fuel free (no propane, gas, or diesel). The option is a wood stove. But we needed a tiny wood stove that would work with our rig’s layout - which meant it needs to be portable. Hence the Winnerwell tiny wood stove!
Read MoreThis is our first winter living in the Toaster in the snow which means we’ve learned a handful of tips for RVing in the snow.
Read MoreWhen we decided to spend the winter season in the snowy mountains of Washington, we were a little bit hesitant. RVs and freezing weather doesn't exactly go hand in hand. But with the right preparations it can be a successful and enjoyable experience. Check out our video on skirting the Toaster.
Read MoreSo we did it – after months of being indecisive about what we’re doing for the winter I’m writing this post from the Toaster parked at Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington. We’re going to be ski bums for the winter season! Jerud and I will both be working at the resort while staying on the property and snowboarding as many days as possible!
Read MoreThe forecast was calling for a significant winter storm - anywhere from 4 - 10 inches (that's significant for us in the southeast) of snow depending on the elevation. We brought the dogs out to play in the snow and went snowboarding.
Read MoreIt was the day for the dogs. We decided to bring Tybee and Tyki hiking somewhere they don't usually go. To change things up, we drove out to hike the trails in Montreat.
Read MoreHave we mentioned that Tybee is a hoot? Really dogs in general are just great to have in your life because they are inhibited, honest, and kind-hearted. While Tybee and Tyki haven't bonded in the sense that they lay around the house having to touch one another or share sticks to chew on or anything of that sort. But they have bonded in their own unique way - at least I choose to think so.
Read MoreWe took a few extra days off from working on the RV than we wanted because the weather got insanely cold (especially for western North Carolina). The polar vortex came through Asheville and the temperatures dropped to a record low of -1 *, more like -teens* with the wind chill.
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