Re: How to raise futon frame
Hmmmm, not so good, so far? That seems normal when you're making such a big lifestyle change in such
a short span of time. I could say "hang in, it will get better" but I could be mistaken.
Seems there are choices available to you, and getting rid of the van might seem like the easy way to go,
but it might be jumping the gun a bit.
You need to figure out two things as quickly as possible. How to safely use the catalytic heater, and get
the antifreeze leak resolved. That will allow you to 1) head towards warmer climes and 2)keep warm at your
stops along the way.
There's no point in giving up just yet, but that has to be your choice. If you could get to someplace where
basic living isn't interrupted by trying to warm up, or cool down, it will give you more time to do the jewelery
thing, which was the original reason for moving into your van in the first place, wasn't it?
So, get the heater working (safely) and then figure where you're headed. I'd assume south? I-25 will get you
to Santa Fe, then Albuquerque, then hopefully to some place (Quartzsite, AZ maybe?) where you can reorganize
and do something with your intended business project. btw, Quartzsite is currently 75F and clear. it is also a
place that has some jewelery conventions at various times during the year. And there are some LTVA long term
visitor areas that have relatively inexpensive camping. Might be worth a drive? You could also do I-70 to I-15
south to US95 south straight into Quartzsite. The grades are steeper on that route, than on I-25 south to I-40
west, so it might depend on what shape your van is in when you decide where you're going.
I-25 to I-40 is probably easier on engines and drivetrains.
Use Starbucks for wifi and coffee. One is free, one isn't.
McDonalds has free wifi too. Panera Bread too I believe. Some libraries might have wifi, but that one isn't for sure,
and some rest areas along the interstates sometimes have it too, but make sure your AV and firewall are solid.
Don't know if this is helping or not, but I hope it does. :thumbup: