"the romance of the concept was far stronger than their resolve to the compromises required..."
I think this also applies to people who install an industrial 4 cylinder diesel in
an overland vehicle. Their resolve can't overcome the reality of the noisy,
smelly, underpowered result. So you see lots of vehicles for sale with ads
that read, "Only 1000 miles on diesel engine." But I digress...
Another forum member who is planning to live aboard, this time with the whole family,
is Jay Shapiro. Read about his vehicle preparations here:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8936
and here http://www.EcoRoamer.com
I think this also applies to people who install an industrial 4 cylinder diesel in
an overland vehicle. Their resolve can't overcome the reality of the noisy,
smelly, underpowered result. So you see lots of vehicles for sale with ads
that read, "Only 1000 miles on diesel engine." But I digress...
Another forum member who is planning to live aboard, this time with the whole family,
is Jay Shapiro. Read about his vehicle preparations here:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8936
and here http://www.EcoRoamer.com