Thank you for all of the information you have posted. We are new to RVing but are experienced campers. We are learning so much from all of your posts. Quartzite appears to be the RVers Burning Man.?
Can you post some pictures of your mini close up while connected to the bus and unconnected with the tow apparatus connected to the Mini? I will need to modify our Mini when We purchase one.
Just purchased a new Forest River Solera and want to pull a Mini (2004-12). Can you pull an automatic or stick Mini without problems or modifications?
How much does a lot to park on in AZ cost? Does your lot have any, some, all hookups or is it for dry camping?
Do you need to purchase a annual pass to use BLM property for Boonedocking?
Hi guys.. greetings and welcome to the blog. A lot of questions in there, will do my best to point you in the right directions.
For the Mini Cooper – only the manual transmission can be flat towed. Here’s our post about getting ours: https://www.technomadia.com/2011/11/a-mini-adventure/ (as we didn’t do the tow modifications ourselves – we bought from a friend), we don’t feel comfortable sharing our setup – so you probably won’t find the details you’re seeking here. But contact any of the tow bar companies for instructions.)
Arizona is a big state.. lots of options, and like anywhere else, prices will vary depending upon location, amenities and style of park. Shop around, find your ideal balance.
We just spent a couple months doing pretty much exclusively boondocking on national lands.. for free. We didn’t utilize the LTVA areas, so no permit needed.
Patrick Williams says
Thank you for all of the information you have posted. We are new to RVing but are experienced campers. We are learning so much from all of your posts. Quartzite appears to be the RVers Burning Man.?
Can you post some pictures of your mini close up while connected to the bus and unconnected with the tow apparatus connected to the Mini? I will need to modify our Mini when We purchase one.
Just purchased a new Forest River Solera and want to pull a Mini (2004-12). Can you pull an automatic or stick Mini without problems or modifications?
How much does a lot to park on in AZ cost? Does your lot have any, some, all hookups or is it for dry camping?
Do you need to purchase a annual pass to use BLM property for Boonedocking?
Thank you for any answers and/or links.
Cherie Ve Ard says
Hi guys.. greetings and welcome to the blog. A lot of questions in there, will do my best to point you in the right directions.
For the Mini Cooper – only the manual transmission can be flat towed. Here’s our post about getting ours: https://www.technomadia.com/2011/11/a-mini-adventure/ (as we didn’t do the tow modifications ourselves – we bought from a friend), we don’t feel comfortable sharing our setup – so you probably won’t find the details you’re seeking here. But contact any of the tow bar companies for instructions.)
Arizona is a big state.. lots of options, and like anywhere else, prices will vary depending upon location, amenities and style of park. Shop around, find your ideal balance.
We just spent a couple months doing pretty much exclusively boondocking on national lands.. for free. We didn’t utilize the LTVA areas, so no permit needed.
Deb Spencer says
Merry Christmas guys. Great to get to meet you and to share the view. Looking forward to movie night in the boonies!
Cherie Ve Ard says
Hey guys.. what fun to see you at two places! Fun getting to know you both and share in these amazing places!
Sherry in MT says
You guys are too cute! Happy Holidays – thinking of you as I shovel snow! haha
Rene says
Merry Christmas!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us future full timers.
Love the photos!
John Jackson says
Merry Christmas to you guys,and thanks for all your hard work to help others go fulltime.
Patricia Neuzil says
I love your pictures and I’m sure Santa will be good to Kiki this year.
Rowanova says
Happy Holidays to the both of you as well! Enjoy the day with some kick-back-good food and drink!
John E. Baker III says
The Happiest of Holidays and the Very BEST life has to offer to you both! I hope we might cross paths sometime in 2015! J3
wheelingit says
Best Christmas pic ever!! You are both so cute!
Nina
Cherie Ve Ard says
That’s because we have the best photographer 🙂 Thank you.
Ralf says
Merry Christmas and keep on posting those great blogs/videos that are helping us “stationary” people to make the transition to the nomadic lifestyle.
Jim and Barb says
Merry Christmas, thank you for all your informative posts throughout the year!
Karen says
Merry Merry, Happy Happy from our home to yours, as well, Cherie, Chris, & Kiki!
K, K, & P
cyndi says
Warm wishes for the holidays to you and yours!
Carsten says
Ans some goes back to you from Germany! Great spot you are ‘group-boondocking’ over there. Enjoy the time, Carsten