Getting mixed messages; some say there are a lot of free boondocking places, others say, pickins are slim. So we will see. Click here for a map of boondocking locations around Lake Tahoe.
Drove around the north (west) end of Lake Tahoe, which has gentle curves, but one steep 9% grade See the map below to Martis Dam Campground. 11989 Martis Dam Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Not planning on moving immediately, but testing out a dirt road which has intrigued me for a while, because it goes forever up into the mountains. Continue reading
Did a drive around the west side of Lake Tahoe on highway 89, scouting out the route . Locals told me, they wouldn’t do it in an RV, due to hairpin turns, and sheer drop offs. Click here for a map to free camping around Tahoe. Continue reading
See my nice new rims! Best of all, the car now drives like a car, not like a Flintstone mobile! Continue reading
Rust encapsulation, trying to be a good car owner, and make this old gal last another 27 years! The info said it was supposed to transform rust, but really, it seems like it encases it in plastic. Continue reading
Magic eraser for racing stripes! Took maybe an hour, or 1 1/2 hours. This does wear down, my car is little, a bigger car or boat (or RV) with lots of stripes would require more than one of these. Continue reading
Amazed and entertained the neighbors! No one had ever seen a woman painting her own car! Turned out good, but I do need to wash off some white residue from the rubbing compound. Also, that metallic paint has a lot of glitter, which makes it a little rough, but not bad for about $70. BTW, it took about 12 cans. Continue reading
The guy who sold this to me lied! It was never set up to tow, not legally, anyway. Yet more expense! Continue reading