Making it on the Road

Often times I find myself wondering just how exactly it is that I will make it and survive on the road without a real job and then this thought is transformed into one of faith and trust that I will survive and need not worry about it so much.

Living in an RV without a lot of money is something that can be and has been done and is being done by many others who I can take encouragement and faith from as they go about living without so much worrying where their next dollar is coming from as it is always there when they need it.

I have many skills and talents and will make do just fine.

As it is my whole attitude in the past couple of weeks has transformed into "a can do" sort of attitude.  I am putting together a strategy of how to advertise myself and sell not only my cards but my other talents as well so I know I am near ready to make a break for the open road and continue living the life I desire.

Unfortunately, I will be going it alone sort of as my partner does not share my enthusiasm of living life on the road and prefers a solid foundation and the comforts the city has to offer but we will continue life together but apart as I seek out adventure.  I see myself returning home every other month so I can rest, recharge my batteries and be with the love of my life.  I'm thankful for the love and support I have to take on such an adventure as this.  Life is indeed good!

My partner will accompany me on the odd outing so we can both enjoy the spectacular scenery that North America has to offer and some times it is just better to see it from the road and on occasion the long journey to get there.

Check out some great boondocking Tips from Diana at Life on the Open Road.


Today is a day where I feel quite strongly that I need to get out in the RV sooner rather than later.  I am getting a sense that I should perhaps take the RV out for a spin while I have some time to myself between June 9-13 while my partner is out of town to visit and celebrate his nieces graduation from university.


Last night I am quite certain I had many dreams about my life in the RV and was not ready to wake up this morning when the alarm went off.  I will continue to be patient but I will see how and if I can get the RV in for a mechanical once over top to bottom and end to end before I venture to far down the road in her.


On another front, I have been working on my handcrafted cards for the last several days and am very pleased that I am enjoying the work.  I have somehow and thankfully so taken the pressure off of myself regarding making cards and as a result enjoy the work each and every time I sit down t paint or arrange or organize my card making efforts.  This is very good.


Of course, as I read the blogs I am coming up with many places I desire to visit and if I plan to visit any of them I need to get a move on, don't you think?  All in good time. . .

Solar or Wind or Both

As I have read in many blogs having a solar panel array mounted on the roof of your RV is the best way to ensure true boondocking independence.  Of course, solar only works when the sun is shining but solar does provide a great source of electrical energy that can easily be stored in a battery bank.  Although, at this time I do not believe that I will use a tremendous amount of electricity while I travel I should have a more self reliant source of electricity other than relying on a generator.

So I am planning on installing either solar panels, a wind turbine or both to guarantee myself a source of power wherever I travel.  I understand solar fairly well and think I understand wind generated power as well but was wondering whether or not a wind turbine could be used while traveling down the highway in the RV.  If the turbine is securely fastened to the RV is it not then safe to allow it to work as I meander down the roads of North America?  I plan to limit my use of electricity to nighttime needs only and rely on daylight as much as possible to get things done during the day so that my power consumption at night and throughout the day for that matter is minimal.

While browsing the Canadian Tire website I came across a wind turbine called the AirX 400W Wind Generator and thought that I could perhaps securely mount this to my RV and let it go to work 24 hours a day should there be enough wind to move it.  They sell it for around $800 Cdn.  Of course, this is only one piece of the puzzle as batteries, inverters, charge controllers and wiring are needed along with it so it can actually do what I want it to do so the cost is much more than $800.  But anyway, this another item I am looking at to provide me with the independence I desire while traveling the roads of our continent.

This is all they have advertised on their website.  I see that a rod or pole will also be needed so that it can actually be mounted somewhere.  For some reason the image that comes to mind when I look at this photo is one where this is mounted on the rear corner passenger side of the RV.  This may be my only option when I look at the space available on the roof of the RV as I have three vent covers as well as the rooftop air conditioner that occupy space on the roof.  Since the RV is only 21 feet in length I have limited space on where I could possible mount a solar panel but I will not limit myself until I measure both the space available as well as the size of solar panels available that suit my needs.

Also, I am even more secure in my belief that RVing is both in my future and my destiny as I am filled with certain feelings that are deep in my soul that keep me from worry or fear that it will not happen.  It is as if it has already happened before and I am just reliving it.

But, I will move both cautiously and optimistically taking nothing for granted ensuring that I move forward prudently and with due diligence so that I do this the right way and not the rushed way.  I want to be secure and certain that everything is in its place and as it should be before I venture on down the highway.

See you later. . .