Tales From The Big Pig

Two retirees and a dog building a do-it-yourself RV Camper from an ambulance

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What Is Boondocking?

Boondocking means traveling off the grid and involves living completely self-sufficiently and without relying on any major infrastructure or developed campgrounds. Boondocking is sometimes called “wild camping” or “dry camping”, but those are not necessarily boondocking. Although both terms refer to camping without hookups, the term “boondocking” implies camping away from an RV park or developed campgrounds. However, dry camping can occur at a developed campground without a water spigot,

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ICECO VL60 Review – The Best 12 Volt Portable Refrigerator For Me

Having researched extensively before investing in a portable fridge/ portable freezer, we made our decision based on a combination of specifications and budget. As for portable refrigerators in the van life space, we think ICECO refrigerators offer the best value. Compared to higher-end fridges, they offer an excellent combination of durable construction, ingenious design, top-quality components, and an affordable price. Here is our ICECO VL60 Review, an in-depth examination of

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Why We Chose An Ambulance Conversion To RV Camper Van

I was skeptical about the idea of converting an ambulance into a camper van. I thought it was a crazy idea, but when my wife suggested it, I didn’t think twice. We were both excited about the prospect of ambulance camper boondocking and turning an old ambulance into a mobile home.   We did some research and looked around the net for the people that have done this, and then we went to YouTube and saw

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