Newbie in Chicago... but not for long.
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Newbie in Chicago... but not for long.
Hello I'm Vanessa, and a brand new member here on the forum. I purchases my 190 on April 9th, and am already loading her up for my 2014 Badventure. And I'm still trying to decide on name. I have it narrowed down to either "Uncle Rico" or "Lafonda Dynamite" after my favorite movie. No need to post photos myself... as I purchased "him/her" from one of your previous members, Alan. http://b190.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1449.
I'm an avid world traveler, with 46 country stamps in my passport. I work in graphic design with a focus on web development for advertising and marketing agencies. About 6 months ago, I left my job and went down to Chile to start try my hand at entrepreneurship, and hatched a plan to travel around the US in 2014 working on developing my own remote business. I'm 100% new to the whole world of RVing, but have been inspired by a few intrepid solo female digital nomads/bloggers who run businesses out of RVs.. and so my own adventure begins now that I finally have a rig.
I'm planning over 12000 miles of road travel this year (some in my car, some in my 190) Chicago>Austin>MarylandCoast>Missouri>PortlandOR>SanFrancisco>BurningMan(NevadaDesert)>Colorado> and beyond are the planned route highlights. When I get my blog up and running, I will post it.
I'm an avid world traveler, with 46 country stamps in my passport. I work in graphic design with a focus on web development for advertising and marketing agencies. About 6 months ago, I left my job and went down to Chile to start try my hand at entrepreneurship, and hatched a plan to travel around the US in 2014 working on developing my own remote business. I'm 100% new to the whole world of RVing, but have been inspired by a few intrepid solo female digital nomads/bloggers who run businesses out of RVs.. and so my own adventure begins now that I finally have a rig.
I'm planning over 12000 miles of road travel this year (some in my car, some in my 190) Chicago>Austin>MarylandCoast>Missouri>PortlandOR>SanFrancisco>BurningMan(NevadaDesert)>Colorado> and beyond are the planned route highlights. When I get my blog up and running, I will post it.
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Re: Newbie in Chicago... but not for long.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase!
It sounds like you have big plans for your B190...we look forward to hearing about your travels.
It sounds like you have big plans for your B190...we look forward to hearing about your travels.
1991 Airstream B190 - bought, 2005; sold, 2011; bought 2017
1995 Airstream Excella 30' trailer
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
1995 Airstream Excella 30' trailer
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
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Re: Newbie in Chicago... but not for long.
Sounds like there may some new threads on this forum about wireless/satellite connections in the future given your plans! Keep us posted. Best of luck,
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Re: Newbie in Chicago... but not for long.
I've been following technomania.com , and they have great reviews and recommendations for digital nomads.
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Re: Newbie in Chicago... but not for long.
Good Luck with your travels!
Most rigs have a few maintenance issues to take care of the first year or two you own them. Mine sure did! Don't get discouraged, it will be well worth it. This forum has some great people that have experienced everything and anything that can possibly go wrong with your Bvan. Use their experience!
Good Luck! Rick
Most rigs have a few maintenance issues to take care of the first year or two you own them. Mine sure did! Don't get discouraged, it will be well worth it. This forum has some great people that have experienced everything and anything that can possibly go wrong with your Bvan. Use their experience!
Good Luck! Rick
1994 B190, Sahuarita Arizona
"... but it's a dry heat!"
"... but it's a dry heat!"
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Re: Newbie in Chicago... but not for long.
Hope your van and "Badventure" are treating you right, I also hope you went with "Uncle Rico" best damn movie ever!!!
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Newbie in Chicago but not for long
Youre in good company. Im not a newbie either but after 30 years I still make a lot of newbie mistakes.