Where/how can I donate a “fifth wheel” — a camper that is not motorized and needs to be towed?
Where/how can I donate a "fifth wheel" -- a camper that is not motorized and needs to be towed?
We are in the Los Angeles area.
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Answer by UCANTCME
TRY CALLING THE SALVATION ARMY OR ..................
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DMV OFFICE, THEY WILL BE ABLE TO ANSWER ANY AND ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU WILL BE GETTING THE CORRECT ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION.
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Around the world drive. Daydream a bit. Possible?
Around the world drive. Daydream a bit. Possible?
Okay I've done research for the past two years. It is to drive a custom F-350 and 35-39ft toy hauler to the south end of South America, to Alaska, possible getting a charter to the Russian coast, depending on Ice, maybe, threw Russia visiting a number of countries. To Sweden, to France, to England, Ireland, to Spain, threw to Afghanistan, Botswana, South Africa, up the east coast of Africa, bringing joy to the troops in Iraq, threw China to Japan, Singapore, Papa New Guinea, and Australia. Visiting 177 countries in total. Calculated the vehicle cost is 50k the pulled toy hauler at 50k plus 100k in upgrades, 20 tires, spare parts, generators, welders, Sat comms UHF VHF, sat tv one maybe two quads, bikes, kayaks, surfboards etc. Computers, custom designing everything. That totals to $ 200,000.
For the average $ 5/g 1,35/l for diesel gas etc adds to 60k, plus all gas for generators and propane, oil, food etc, total would be $ 400,000. $ 100,000 for helping others and visas needed.
Trip would be average 150,000 miles.
I am looking at doing this in the future.
Day dream for a second, would it really be possible?
Chartering a transport from islands and peninsulas here and there. Measured congested roads such as London and Paris, width is 10ft, toy hauler width is 8-9 feet give or take.
Not all roads are connected I'm sure, but how hard would it be? Only without a camper would it be possible?
I've routed from Alaska all the way Tierra del Fuego Providence in the Southern Region of South America, eventually yes there is a way.
Russia would be the hardest I'm thinking. But from London to South Africa?
The whole expedition would take around 2 years to complete. The expedition vehicle set-up would be able to do major distance over average terrain and have itself completely contained for about 2-3 months without civilization to gather food, water, power, diesel etc.
Is there any parts in the expedition that could not be completed by an f350 pulling "no 5th wheel, for storage" a toy hauler "small semi" around the world without needing to do heavy rock climbing? Such as the length is the only fault. Very bad ground clearance.
Can you get fuel every 5000 miles? "500 gallons of diesel, average mpg is 15, 10 at the very least"
Can one passport let you stay in the country at the most of a week in almost all countries?
Is there that big grid of connected paths, roads etc?
All spare parts, 10 rims, same rims and tires on the 3 axle toy hauler, 20 extra spare tires "BFG Mud Terrain Ktms" all seals, a/c parts, transmissions, cam shafts, brakes everything.
I'm an off roader from Arizona who's traveled all of US and Australia. I own a 2008 F350 6.4l, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, and in Australia a Land Rover Defender. I am very experienced in the great outdoors and rock crawling.
I'm very sure of this plan, what do all you think?
Miss anything?
Cheers, AZ
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Answer by Edward C
if you want to do this trip then go for it. as long as you know all of the costs and the time it will take then i say go for it, if you believe in it.
Answer by johnny b
Get a partner with experience outside of US, visas will be difficult if not impossible in a good few places (youre a suspicious American), read some travelogues, watch Ewan McGregors bike trip around the world .... I'd say, do south America and/or Europe, then decide if you want to take it further.
Answer by Ansel
Of course it's possible. You're either one of those people that reads about adventures like yours or goes for it. I don't think you've considered everything because there will be so many situations that come up that you cannot possibly anticipate. I once hiked the continental divide trail (about 3,000 miles) which really pales in comparison to your adventure. We planned for about 6 months and ended up changing much of our route due to weather, trails due to bear activity and closures, changed most of our 500lbs of food that we prepared prior to the trip --- you get the idea.
Sounds like you already have quite a bit of experience doing things like this. I dream of an adventure like yours. The only few suggestions other than encouragement and throwing the question of whether or not you can do it out the window are:
1) Stay current on the political situations in the countries and regions that you will be travelling through - Americans are not viewed as favorably as we once were (maybe you be Canadian?)
2) Possibly carry a SPOT -- so someone will know where you are - if the worse happens at least someone will know where you are and that you've gone missing (they'll know when you don't check in but the SPOT will help in identifying your location)
3) Learn something about the cultures before going through - learn from blogs - from people who have been there recently not just Lonely Planet
4) Please keep a journal and take photos - I'd love to read about your adventure
5) When you are stuck, the tranny goes out, you get robbed, bit by a rattler ---- figure it out and keep going. As you know there is always a way.
6) Listen to your gut. If something doesn't feel right it probably isn't. Just listen and adjust accordingly.
Safe Travels!
What is the cheapest way to get a bus or travel trailer to hawaii?
What is the cheapest way to get a bus or travel trailer to hawaii?
I have been consideringidering moving to the big Island, Specifically to the puna, pahoa area.
I was wondering if it would be cost efficient to load a bus or travel trailer with esential items. or just purchace them there? (bus, trailer and items)
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