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Accessories For Our 2017 Ford F250 FX4

Ashley Longnecker / January 22, 2018

Now that we have a new truck that starts (praise the Lord), we had to get it road worthy. Since our tow vehicle doubles as our garage, we needed a way to keep our stuff secured and protect the bed and body. Also, this new truck is taller than our old one which meant we had to figure out a different hitch situation. That boils down to:

• New Bedliner
• New Locking Bed Cover
• New Mud Flaps
• New All-Weather Interior Mats
• New Drop Hitch

So many things to get done so we can get back on the road!

Luckily, we have some great friends in Phoenix that were willing to let us get shipments there so we could get it all set up.

We ordered all the things, and once we knew the shipping schedule we made the necessary appointments and started planning. 

Also, fair warning! Lots of these photos show a very dirty brand new truck. Because we basically live in the desert off unpaved roads. It'll be ok, I promise :).

Introducing...Shredder! Our 2017 F250 Gas Truck

Ashley Longnecker / January 21, 2018

We were super bummed to leave Lake Mead but we just had to get this truck figured out. The plan was to get to the Phoenix area, settle down and figure out if we’re making an appointment with Bulletproof Diesel or going truck shopping. We both were leaning towards bulletproofing it and crossing our fingers that it would last another 5 years. 

We found a sweet spot in Buckeye just a little southwest of Phoenix where we set up camp and planned to stay the week. 

Ecocamel Jetstorm Shower Head

Ashley Longnecker / January 16, 2018

Let’s talk shower heads for a minute. Those of you who live in an RV know that water conservation is super important (and it should be in a home as well). Standard shower heads just won’t cut it if you’re trying to get a quick shower AND save water at the same time.

For RVers, there are several companies that offer great water saving shower heads. Most of them mix air into the waterline so that you have greater pressure while using less water.

In our 5th wheel we used an Oxygenics shower head. While the water pressure was great, it had it's faults, too. It had a shut off valve on the wand that I both loved and hated. It was nice to shut off the water while holding the shower head, but once you started the water again you were blasted by scalding water for a second. Plus, ours broke within a few months, so we bought another one and the shut off valve broke on the second one within a few months as well. Also, the hose it came with was awkwardly stiff and didn't allow it to hang up quite right.

When building out the Airstream, we wanted to try something different. We decided to try out the Jetstorm Handheld by Ecocamel.

The 2018 Tiny Shiny Home Travel Route

Jonathan Longnecker / January 12, 2018

Below you'll find a map showing our travel route in 2018. Click on a marker to get a link to any articles we've written about that area. We'll keep this post updated so you can follow along with us. Enjoy!

Lake Mead Recreation Area

Ashley Longnecker / January 10, 2018

We were in need of some rest after our time in Death Valley, so we headed to a familiar place. Lake Mead National Recreation Area. If you’ve been following us for awhile, you may remember this crazy incident!

We knew there was plenty of great places to boondock out there so we picked a less crowded area and intended to stay a full 2 weeks! With plenty of great hiking in the area, water close by, dumpsters down the road, and anything we could possibly need in the nearby cities of Henderson and Las Vegas, we had no plans to leave until we had to. Plus, we were ready to downsize (again) and simplify our setup a bit. 

We found a great spot far away from the crowds and look who met us there! Our friends @upintherooftop! Yay!