CB Radio / Weather Band and Wisdom for Van Dwelling



This page will point you to a biblical van dwelling life via the gospel to eternal life: https://www.dontperish.com/the-gospel.html  

Here is a link of our daily van dwelling posts: https://spiritandtruthdiscernment.blogspot.com/2019/12/van-dwellers-preaching-christ-2020.html

We consider wisdom/safety to be a big part of van dwelling life and communicating / knowing the weather is a big part of that as you are on the road. 

We would recommend the following simple items besides a cell phone with weather info on the road:

1) A CB radio so you can talk to others on the highway. Not many use the CB these days but if there is a accident/trouble often the channels lite up (esp 19) then you can get road/accident reports and perhaps help if broke down. ( cell singles do not always work on the road but CB's do )

The CB should have a weather band as then you can get weather reports anytime and plan to be safe. High wind / tornadoes are of the worst situations for a van dweller so beware always to plan accordingly.  




A CB will require a outside antenna as well. 


All totaled, my CB set up was under $80

2) I also recommend a portable emergency radio like this. 


It has the weather band, a flash light, a siren and it has batteries, it can charge by solar or you can crank it to charge it up. It will also charge a cell phone if you get the right plug for your phone. For $20 it is a nice little safety tool.  

Note: It is wise to check the weather daily to see if storms, flooding, ice or snow will affect your location. And, if you sleep at night with heavy storms near a tornado area make sure you do this:

* Have a plan where to take shelter like a sturdy building, a ravine or low spot. (Get low and cover yourself up as best you can as debris kills most people.)

* Leave your cell phone "on loud" for night time tornado alarms to be sounded

(*** never hide out in a van in a actual tornado as it is the first thing to fly away in such heavy winds. Be ready to leave the van in a actual tornado ) 
It is best to know heavy storms could be coming and park in a planned place that night. 

Be wise, have the tools and info you need and enjoy the freedom of the road life!

We will add to this list / article as we uncover more advantages and better ways to do things as they need to be listed here..... 

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