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Thoughts on truck camping

Public Libraries and Truck Camping

Posted on December 13, 2019 by

Oh what a blessing the libraries are to people who are on the road.  I am seated at a table with a woman who is chomping wetly on a huge wad of gum. I am across from a man who … Continue reading →

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Living in a Truck

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

There is nothing as intoxicating as the smell of rain on the desert sand. Really. I get drunk on it. I jump out of the truck, run around in circles and deeply inhale. Repeat. Yesterday morning, after a day of … Continue reading →

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Quartzsite Food

Posted on December 3, 2019 by

Truck campers are always looking for cheap food. The Quartzsite winter has incredibly cheap foods. The reason is because it is out of date. Some things will expire in a few weeks, some things expired a year ago. Regardless, the … Continue reading →

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Truck Camping with Tent

Posted on November 27, 2019 by

In the LTVA (Long Term Visitor Area) there are many solutions to staying out of the wind/rain/sun. One of the truck campers that I met has a tent that held up in 60 mph gusts, blowing rain and 95 degree … Continue reading →

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Staying Clean While Truck Camping

Posted on November 22, 2019 by

Weather After three days of living in the back of the truck due to outrageously beautiful weather  I stink. Here is the dramatic weather: During the monsoon season Quartzsite got .66 inches of rain. On Tuesday and Wednesday there was … Continue reading →

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