The Plan
The initial plan after acquiring the Motor Home depends on where I go to get it, but mostly starts off to Illinois. There I’ll pack up the personal items and miscellaneous gear I’ve gathered while I was there, then I’ll head back to California. This will allow me to gather the remainder of my belongings all into the RV and release the need for monthly rooms in each location. Since I consolidated last year, getting rid of all my personal…
The Motor Home
VEHICLE: My prospective RV will be a 23 – 25′ Class C Motorhome. Being as i’ll be travelling alone, it is the perfect size for 1 traveler as well as big enough for when friends and family come to visit (Sleeps up to 6). I’ll be buying it used to fit my budget and plan many upgrades and modifications to it. LAYOUT: This is the layout I’d kinda prefer, it has more of an opening at the end of…
Introduction
Welcome to the U.S. Veteran Camper website, this is a personal blog for me to practice my writing while posting various “How To’s” and “What Not to Do” stories of my trip of becoming a Camp Host, Park Host, Work Camper, or just enjoy time as a Disabled Veteran in the State Parks of California, which allow such free extended use for California Veterans, or another location at cost, discounted, or donated. This post will be expanded from time to…
CHECKLIST – Misc
Health Safety Parts First Aid Kit Antiseptic Rubbing Alcohol Benadryl Hydrocortizone Noxzema Ace Bandage Vicks Rub Nyquil Vitamins Medical Gloves Insect Repellent Jumper Cables Flares Cat Litter Flashlight Portable Air Compressor Portable Generator Wooden Matches Air horn Bear Spray / Pepper Spray Tarp RV Repair Manual 5 Gallon Gas 5 Gallon Water 5 Quarts Oil Window Washer Fluid Antifreeze Fuses Belts Spark Plugs Hoses Spare Tire Light/LEDs Extras Tools Future Add-On/Changes Laptop Tablet Camera Telescope Binoculars Chess Set Cards Dominoes…
CHECKLIST – Bed & Bath
Pillow / Pillow Cases Sheets Blankets Sleeping Bag Towels Wash Cloth Toilet Paper (RV) Underwear Socks Long johns Pajamas Pants / Shorts Shirts Shoes / Sandles / Boots Liquid Soap Shampoo Conditioner Body Soap Deodorant Aloe Lotion
CHECKLIST – Kitchenette
Serving for 4 (Plate, Bowl, Cup, Knife, Spoon, Fork) Frying Pan (9″ nonstick, 12″+ cast iron) Boiling Pots (2 qt, 4 qt) Cast Iron Dutch Oven Cutlery Tongs, Ladle, Mix Spoon, Spatula, Whisk Mixing Bowls Outdoor wash station. Spices: Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Cumin, Oregano, Basil, Paprika, Coriander, Chili Powder, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice Prep: Flour, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Corn Starch, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Corn Meal Canned: Beans, Vegetables Dried: Rice, Potatoes, Pasta