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Camp Kitchen - This kitchen was given to me by my neighbor. Her grandfather built it many years ago. He was an avid outdoorsman and adventurer, traveling across the USA in his truck, utilizing this camp kitchen from the bed of his truck. ❤️ I feel very honored to have it.

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[jazziered]

Libraries are free, they are climate controled, offer free wifi, and there's books. Lots of them.

[ElwoodPDowd-edpc]

… and when it’s time to sleep and you have picked out your stealthy spot, be certain you’ve done everything needed BEFORE you get to your sleeping spot. Install ALL your window covers (accept front windshield of course). Don’t plan on getting out / exiting your vehicle while you’re in the sleeping spot. Try your best to be as quick and quiet as possible. “Stealth” is the key word. Once you’re done with sleeping … LEAVE just as quickly and quietly as you arrived and leave NOTHING behind.

[terrajohnson]

Please, please leave that restroom clean that you washed in! Clean behind yourself everywhere.

[rickcooper]

I left a toxic marriage and moved into my SUV almost 4 years ago.
I'm so happy and I wish I had done it years earlier. It's funny how sometimes the most terrible of life's events, like a divorce, lead us to where we were always meant to be.

I frequently overnight in Planet Fitness parking lots. Most of them are open 24/7 and that gives me overnight access to a bathroom. People are constantly coming and going and that helps to keep the Bad Guys away.
Also, if you can start Automobile Life with a sound Emergency Fund you'll be way better off...

[BonesAndButtons]

This is an important video. Camping in your car for fun is one thing. Running for your life is different.

[KorumEmrys]

Great Video!! Looking Forward To More!!! Stitch a queen size flat sheet after folding over like a tortilla. Insert sheet inside fleece sleep sack which is then inserted within Regular or Mummy shape Sleeping Bag. The inner sheet works to keep bag clean . I have 4 of these all light tan colored and rotate them throughout month., changing weekly. 😊

[MarkMayhew]

I put an ad on Craigslist to find a driveway for rent so I don't have to go thru alot of issues that people living in vehicles go through

[dalezygadlo]

To cut down on condensation inside the vehicle you can use hanging bags of Damp Rid. I have a Jackery 1000 unit which I recharge using solar panels mounted on the roof of my van. Have used it for more than 2 years and it has worked perfectly with no problems. I power interior LED lights, a laptop, a Max Air roof fan, a phone signal booster, and recharge 24v power tool batteries with it. I choose the large Jackery because I would rather have more power than not enough. The Jackery can also be recharged via the auto cigarette plug or household plug. One can use the smaller lithium rechargeable phone type power packs and recharge them via a smaller solar panel that will fit on the car's dashboard. Several battery-operated power tool brands offer different attachments/tools such as fans, USB power packs, radios., etc. I use 24v versions of such and then recharge the batteries with a charger connected to the Jackery. A 5-gallon bucket w/ lid will double as a seat and toilet. Walmart and camping stores sell a camping type toilet seat w/lid which will fit the bucket. (rather expensive) Or one can simply use a pool noodle cut to fit the rim of the bucket for comfort. The Little Buddy heater does work well, and the larger models' grills can be removed, or a metal paint roller grill can be used for a cooking surface on the bigger models. Just be careful about placement to avoid tip overs. You can cook up hot meals this way. You can find collapsable water jugs w/attached spouts in the camping departments of many stores. Or simply repurpose 1 gallon plastic milk jugs for your water supply. Small silicon folding buckets/sink will work as a basin or a cutoff milk jug. There are a lot of videos you can check out on YouTube about these subjects. Perhaps what is MOST IMPORTANT is to have a positive mindset, be adaptative, think creatively, and open-mindedly. When you really can do so, your mindset will change, and things will become less complicated and easier.

[MaryDeMarce-vxvm]

You are absolutely adorable! It's almost like you were BORN to teach. If University ever offered a class in Van Dwelling, you'd make an excellent professor! Great ideas too. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge!

[alylyn]

About to be a car dweller .. I’ve been falling behind rent for a long time.. I faced an eviction but they’re letting me go with a clean record. They’ll say I rented 7 years.. I don’t have enough for another apt .. grew up in foster care.. my family has passed on.. my ex won’t help me. Thank god when I had the means I got a Mazda. I’ve been watching these videos a lot.. to prepare. Of course a lot of mines going to storage. I’d advise anyone in my boat to also get a gym membership for showers and rec. your great for this .

[mygiddyjaunt]

I'm currently in a tough situation that may lead me to car dwelling. Thank you for your clear cut, honest and life giving tips!

[mythicalnomadadventure]

You're right about the first one. Fast, complete privacy is the first thing you need in a vehicle you are living, dinning, & sleeping in. Needs to be fast deployment, "bulletproof" privacy ! 👍 Rock on 😊.

[kelseyreynolds]

Thank you for the amazing video. No fancy "influencer" bs just solid, no nonsense, practical information. Im living in my Kia Sorento, by choice for 4 months/ I'll never go back. I do acknowledge I have a bunch of advantages, like a full-time job and a safe parking spot to sleep at night/ but this can be gone over night. Thank you for the tips...the fam and rain guards are so Important
Safe travels (:

[Caroline-eyjr]

Lovely video. Blowing fan in your face is also a very effective way to reduce acute anxiety, which goes along with an unexpected car stay.

[winifredwalker]

You can take a picture of the sentimental things and put in scrapbook. You have a reminder, but it doesn’t take much space

[karenshinsky]

As always, but especially with this video, you had some fabulous information for people. Thank you so much for sharing.

[karinhart]

Good video. FYI, Hospital parking lots & garages near me are paid & expensive. Less of an issue in some suburban areas.

[Outdooracademe]

2020 forced a lot of good people into their cars for no good reason.

[jayburke]

Always great to see you Nancy Faye I'm loving all your new videos I love your practical logical approach to everything!! You are a kind sharing person and I just want to tell you the World Appreciates You !!!

[TaraYanta]

It's just great to see you again and this is such a informative video. How's your foot feeling?