We had it all planned out – 4 weeks in Santa Fe National Forest. A month of mountain biking, climbing, and hiking. Boondocking spots that we could move between when the 14-day limit came up were picked out. We had packages mailed to town and plans for Jerud to fly out of one of the nearby airports.
Read MoreLet’s just say you won’t ever accidentally arrive at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. This monument is located at the very end of hwy 15, a long and twisty two-lane paved road. Surrounded by what is now Gila National Forest, the Mogollon people lived in these cave dwellings from late 1200’s until the early 1300's.
Read MoreHere's a short video about how we get 30 gallons of fresh water without bringing the Toaster with us into town while we're boondocking.
Read MoreOften times, the way I choose places to go next is by looking at a map and finding all the green public lands around us. That’s how we arrived at Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. The sites I read online said it has around 93 miles of trails for hiking and riding (and horse riding).
Read MoreWater is a precious resource when you live in an RV and boondock a lot! Our kitchen sink foot pedal modification allows us to save so much water and make our 40 gallons of fresh water last for over a week.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever looked at our “Currently” page, you may wonder, “Ching and Jerud talk a lot about being 100% solar powered, but the number of days they’ve been plugged in is really high!” Find out why that is.
Read MoreDesigning an electrical system is difficult on its own, but designing one that’s powered 100% by solar adds additional complications. Learn more about the electrical system in the Toaster.
Read MoreThe dunes at White Sands National Monument aren’t formidable. They don’t cause a quick gasp of breath the way Great Sand Dunes National Park do. But they are one of our favorite places that we have visited.
Read MorePhotos can't capture what it feels like to stand hundreds of feet underground looking at the most implausible things you’ve probably ever seen in real life. Put Carlsbad Caverns National Park on your list of parks to visit!
Read MoreSlapping some solar panels on your rig to charge your laptop or run a TV is great, but when you start trying to replace propane-powered appliances, like an electric water heater, things get a lot harder. It can definitely be done, though – the Toaster is rolling proof!
Read MoreCoco pith is made from the outer husk of coconuts, something that’s otherwise just thrown away, while peat moss is harvested from slow growing peatlands. It seems obvious which one is more sustainable, but you may be surprised by the truth just like I was.
Read MoreIs it time to empty out your composting toilet and you’re not quite sure what to do with the pee and poop in there? You’ve probably heard/read a lot of conflicting information about where you can and can’t empty your toilet. Let's clear things up!
Read MoreComposting toilets are getting more popular – whether they are being used in RVs, cabins in the woods, or backcountry camping areas. But calling those toilets “composting toilets” is simply incorrect. These toilets don’t actually compost your shit.
Read MoreWith over 2,200 temples to visit in just a few days, a visit to Bagan can quickly get overwhelming. Here's my travel guide and tips to make your trip smooth and seamless.
Read MoreBagan’s existence today seems to straddle two worlds: The spectacular ancient capital it once was and a dusty town heavily dependent on tourism. But its beauty draws travelers from around the world and Myanmar.
Read MoreA collection of photos showing our 11-month long process of transforming a 2001 Fleetwood Prowler into the Toaster.
Read MoreSpend one day exploring the nearby towns of Mandalay: Mingun, Sagaing, and Inwa.
Read MoreMandalay is the second largest city and the last royal capital in Myanmar. We spent two days visiting temples and historic sites in and around the city.
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