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    1. Chelsea M Roberson
      CMRoberson responded to Nocharge 6 Apr

      I have not seen any Vlogs lately and was wondering how you are getting along in the world? How is the beast treating you? Stay warm..

      The Beast is great as always, but I've hit a few financial snags so I haven't traveled in it yet. Still slowly but surely fixing things one by one as I find the time and money for it.

    2. Chelsea M Roberson
      CMRoberson 6 Apr

      I bought a VanCamper and my ONLY concern is making money while I travel around. How do you repair your Van if it should need maintenance or break down that's $Thousands$ How do you pay for the fuel from A to B? How do you "really" make money to survive?

      Right now I'm just living in one place making my money by working a few different jobs that I had before I got the van. As far as when I hit the road, my funds will be reliant on what I have saved.

    3. Chelsea M Roberson
      CMRoberson responded to edroby32 6 Apr

      Hey, I've been following your Blog about living in your van as I've been considering doing the same for the past 2 years myself. I was wondering if you've had to deal with any humidity issues at all. BTW, you should join VanDwellers on facebook! Thanks!

      No humidity issues as of yet, but Southern California is a pretty dry climate.

    4. Chelsea M Roberson
      CMRoberson 6 Apr

      when do you plan to travel? I'm sure you plan to go north and do a little farming?

      I was planning to leave this spring (right about now), but things didn't pan out with having enough money to get the van into the shape I need/want it to be before traveling…not to mention having enough for gas money on the way! I'm hoping this fall I can head up the coast though!

    5. Chelsea M Roberson
      CMRoberson responded to Nocharge 5 Jan

      Hi Chelsea, any way of talking you into posting a weekly Vlog on YouTube? I have seen about three other women living in their vans, and with the economy I plan to see more. I find you interesting. How is your heat situation working for you? Happy Travel

      I'll probably start doing a more regular video update once I'm traveling. Not much is going on since I'm currently staying in one place.

    6. Chelsea M Roberson
      CMRoberson 22 Dec 11

      A couple things you need to think about, I owned a van and you might get 15 miles to the gallon. You can find a Youtube vid on a Mr. Buddy Heater that will keep your van warm on the coldest of nights in zero degree weather. Purchase towing insurance.

      Yeah I was already kind of banking on around 10/mpg or around there. I know these vans are gas guzzlers. I also have AAA.

    7. Chelsea M Roberson
      CMRoberson 22 Dec 11

      I am happy that you have found a lifestyle that suites you. I myself have lived full time in a RV and then spent a summer living in my truck in Ottawa, IL., just prior to moving to the UK. I think you may need to look into a Mr buddy hearter for heat

      Thanks for the info, I'll look into it!

    8. Chelsea M Roberson
      CMRoberson 17 Dec 11

      What kind of gas mileage does the Beast get?

      I'm not yet certain of the gas mileage because I haven't driven it much since getting it. I'll update that on my blog whenever I do figure it out though!

    9. Chelsea M Roberson
      CMRoberson responded to Shysti 17 Dec 11

      Where did you find the Beast on craigslist? I live in SD as well and haven't found a decent camper van on there as of yet.

      I found it in San Diego up in Escondido after scouring for weeks. I also looked at a few up in LA. I wasn't sold on my van until I saw it in person because it looked like a piece of junk from the listing, so the best advice I can give is to always go look in person if there's even a chance it might be the right van.

    10. Chelsea M Roberson
      CMRoberson 13 Nov 11

      Are you a photographer?

      Yes I am! I have a photo blog where you can see some of my better/favorite shots: http://chelsearoberson.wordpress.com/

    11. Chelsea M Roberson
      CMRoberson responded to thispapership 12 Aug 11

      How often will you be singing 80's songs in the van?

      Hahaha, as often as they come to mind…which is actually quite often. :)

    12. Chelsea M Roberson
      CMRoberson 8 Aug 11

      How often do you get to shower? And where?

      I get to shower as often as I'd like, but I generally keep it to about once a day. Currently I'm parked in the backyard of a friend who I pay for the space and to have access to the bathroom, laundry, electricity and internet.

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