Its been 7 months since I turned my truck camper shell into my permanent residence; here are the things I really don't like so far. thehomelessfirefighter@gmail.com
toilet brush I picked up a solar shower but haven't had to use it. Also seen people use 2 gallon weed sprayers. They put cold water in some. Add hot water, pump it up and use the sprayer for a shower. It would still ne rough doing that outside in cold weather.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter Or if you have a gun made out of hotdogs. Or if you have a hotdog that fires bullets. Or if you have a gun made out of hotdogs, that fires hotdogs.
Sunshine has antibacterial properties. Just let your gym clothes dry in the sun for an hour or two before you throw them in a bag and that should take care of the stench.
If you need to discharge a firearm within the confines of your canopy, you have MUCH bigger concerns than blown eardrums. Great list that applies to a lot of people who travel on motorcycle as well.
I plan on working and living out of my car this summer again. It used to be a sedan. This year, I upgraded to a truck with a canopy. Looking forward to waking up hung over in my camper shell in extreme heat :) I hope it will be better than the usual - trunk of my car. Thanks for the vids. Your delivery is funny.
When you're putting away beer, make sure you drink a cup of water with every can of beer. That will minimize the hangovers, which are caused by dehydration more than anything else, although you'll need to use that piss bottle a lot.
Alcohol is a con...how much is the right amount? I gave it up and my life improved so fast ...don’t miss it at all once you get used to it , no alcohol beer works fine for me. Plus I never have to worry about a DUI,or feeling terrible the next day. I like your channel ,best of luck sir.👍
Awesome man, thanks for the inspiration! I'm on month two in Ontario. Not exactly California weather but it's slowly warming up! Don't try to seal in the smelly gym clothes or they will go sour and smell worse. Seems counterintuitive, but try to let them air out best you can. Once they are dry the smell won't waft around anymore. Use a mesh bag (like for storing down bags) to keep them from fermenting until laundry day.
Thank you for keeping it real. God bless your soul. Your line of work should make you and Fire Fighter Angel. I wish more knew what an fire fighter goes through
1- You could use a 5 gallon bucket for popping. 2- You could buy a .22 with a suppressor. 3- No advice on that... 4- Don't drink too much... 5- Improvise a washing machine wirh a 5 gallon bucket and a plunger. And finally... Try to save for a motorhome, or at least a van, it's bigger and more confortable.
HAHA!!! Here's a secret. If you drinking all night, have a FULL glass of water right before bed, it'll make the hangover -75% LESS worse the next day. I drink every Saturday ;)
Powerade and Gatorade bottles bud, wide opening and enough volume for multiple #1's in the middle of the night. This was my go-to when I lived in a minivan in 2015. This year while stealthing it in a sedan for a few months the extra large can of Monster with the twist cap was my go-to, but if you forget to empty it daily better have a back up can lol. Going to start living in a truck camper like yours soon in January, thank's for sharing your build!
Ya I think I'll just start buying a bottle everyday and just get rid of it the following day. Thats cool to hear, let me know how it goes. Im going until April, that'll put me at a year. At that point see where I sit financially
I've been peeing in those Wal-Mart great value bottles 24 pack for $2. Drink it cuz you need water anyway, don't trow those away! Leave one or two every day. So a human needs about 1.5 L a day, so 3 bottles. If you really have a big'o bladder fill all three and get rid of them next day. I've been doing this for months and will continue when the Canadian winter is gone. Enjoy bro. Also those gallon bottles work great. P.S.: be careful peeing inside ;)
"Reach for their bear mace". Hilarious, like something I would say. I actually ended one date by thanking the woman for not maceing me! Just my sense of humor.
@The HomelesFirefighter Thanks for the content ! Very nice videos going to the essential, I love it ! I'm in France, doing the "van life" and saving up on unecessary rent makes me realize how much money we're throwing away for nothing ! Thanks for being honest, too.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter Thanks! English people used to say "France is a beautiful country, too bad there's French there!" ah ah Please keep up, van living isn't so bad after all : D
Bro! I live in my truck too! Okay, first off... keep a bucket to go to the bathroom in. I keep a collapsible one that I line with a thick black bag. I like to watch Netflix while I go to the bathroom. You’ve got a back seat, and a ton of room in your cab! 2. Park in neighborhoods! People drive slow in neighborhoods! Also, get yourself some knives, wasp spray, bear spray, and a few tasers to keep around the truck cause yeah, you’ll blow those eardrums with a gun. Also, get yourself a stuff sack for your dirty laundry. They breathe in but not out! You seem like you might be able to invest in a laundry service too! Best of luck man! Thanks for sharing!
Check out 3M security film for your windows, I was quoted $600 for installation on a small SUV, pickup might be more, but it helps keep you and your stuff safer.
Sam--i like the way you speak of these things--in this direct and sort of minimalist way. you spare us the hype and resist the urge to force things ---the good and bad--but present them as they are and leave us to draw our own conclusions. my conclusion is: you are funny.
I've thought of doing this but I don't because it would be wayyyy too much suffering for me. I have generalized anxiety, depression and a good bit of social anxiety and to top it off as if those weren't more than enough, I get embarrassed very easily, so things like walking into McDonald's just for the bathroom without paying for anything or even just the nonstop worrying of if someone might hurt me while I'm asleep, it would all be emotionally and mentally depleting. I do however enjoy long road trips and have traveled cross country from Louisiana to California and even gone to Chihuahua twice. All very pleasant, fun, life giving experiences. Kudos to you, your strength and your determination. As for your clothes, I would suggest letting them sun out on your truck bed to help in reducing the level of bacterial growth by drying out the sweat, it would also minimize the odor by alot. You can even do this with your tennis shoes. An even better idea is to buy a cheap spray bottle and some alcohol and spray your clothes and shoes and let them get some sun and air. This will all definitely help with the quality of air for you, you can also spray your seats and and wipe down with alcohol, put the windows down and let it all dry to maintain a better quality of air overall. Good luck bro and wishing you well!
Thanks for being a bad ass Firefighter and being on point. I'm very sure that's a taxing job and more difficult than most the jobs I've done. Hope and bet your saving your ass off. I stayed in my Suburban for seven months while I worked a good welding job. That paid of a big part of my back child support to that lieing critter that was once my wife. The rest turned into hangovers so the financial advantage ended there. LOL Has complete faith in your ability to overcome and persist. One day your rig will be bigger and the Japanese Princess and you will be on different terms. When your ready to upgrade Im sure us followers can be on point for you and spot/find/point out a more luxurious taj mahal in the price range you set. "29 years old" is a real hazing for most everyone. Its one of several points in life where you ask/wonder as to (just WTF am I doing?!!) I'm definitely positive that when you decide to make that move to upgrade we will become your minions and come to Your aid as you do others and find you a van or what ever fits the equation you give us. My mantra when shit gets tough, "I will not be here in six months." This has always proven true and got me through many less desirable times. Could share more of my thoughts but this should be sufficient for now.
Hey Man when I was able to tolerate the immediate migraine of drinking what really helped the next day was Excedrine and either Gatorade or energy drink.
I have the idea to fall back on this type of living in worst case scenario or for an extended vacation. At home I hand wash my clothes in a 5 gallon bucket. I have athletic shirts or golf shorts which are extremely light. I have 4 sets that are identical except for color. With the quality of hand washing I can go 5 days per set easily in worst case scenario however i usually stick to 2 days. Wearing one set i can wash 3 which can last me 6-15 days after they dry for a couple hours.
Charcoal darlin. Take before you drink and then after. You will not wake up with a hang over. Drink plenty of water before you pass out. And whala no hangover. I’m 41 and barely drink so when I do, it’s hell. It’s also because I have an MTHFR gene snip. Charcoal saves the day. Especially if I go to a wedding and there is lots of toast and different alcohol drinks. Saves me every time!
Or maybe not drink. I know people got dui while sleeping it off in the back seat, or going to passenger side of car to get something from glove box. Not even trying to drive.
I am a 47 year old male who has worked as a truck driver since January of the year 2000, and although I cannot say that I enjoy using public restrooms, I can say that I have never had the crabs, or any other toilet transmitted disease. Also, I love pringles brand chips, and I must admit that a pringles can is an excellent high capacity emergency urinal. Also, if I was going to park on city streets at night alot, I would put some of the highly reflective tape that is used on commercial trucks on the rear of my camping vehicle. A proven way of dealing with stinky clothes that cannot be washed in a timely manner is to simply find the time to lay the clothes out in the sun for a few minutes, even if they do not have time to completely dry the UV radiation will destroy alot of the odor causing bacteria.
I know the last thing you’ll do is probably take advice from the CZcams comment section 😂 but just wanted to express my extreme comfort watching your future vlogs if you did pack some heat haha There are no shortage of weirdos who’ll chance getting into the camper shell or drivers cab. Stay safe brother, I enjoy the content!
Hey great video. In regards to your laundry situation, have you ever tried a Scrubba Wash Bag? They work pretty well, you just need some sun to hang the clothes out to dry after.
Love your vids. Couple questions for you, What bed frame fits in the bed and what mattress do you use? Also what do you do about heat in the winter or getting cool in the summer? Look forward to hearing back from you. Thanks!
Check out my updated build video, you can see the bed frame and mattress being put in. The summer I just had to park where I could open up the back or it would get to hot. Winter hasn't been to bad, I just bundle up in a nice sleeping bag. I posted a video on that as well. Cheers.
Something that might help with your problem with your gym clothes is bamboo charcoal. It comes in pouches and it's supposed to remove odors and purify the air, just by placing the pouch in or nearby the problem area. I just bought some yesterday so I can't say if they work yet though
How's the situation as far as temperatures? I live in Florida and we have some pretty muggy days and nights over here, to the point where sleeping out of the back of your truck would be a pretty sweaty experience to say the least.
ya summers sucked, I had to sleep places where I could have it opened up. Also have a little fan. It was still pretty bad. Luckily humidity isn't an issue here. I am also lucky because during the summer Im working nonstop, I put in 26/30 days one month this summer, working 24 hour shifts.
I used to know a lady who made a camper out of her VW bus. She had a great solution to peeing during the night. Drill a hole in the floor of your pickup bed. Put a grommet in the hole, run a piece of foley bag tubing through the grommet and under the truck. Place a large funnel on the other end and you’ve got a place to pee and it runs on the ground under the truck. I would imagine it would beat pinching it off midstream when the urinal fills up!
wait, why use a canopy top. why not throw some money at a like 80s truck camper that has a toilet shower and a bed kitchen. you just empty your poop and dump stations.
trying to go more stealth, and wasn't looking to invest any money into this project. After selling my are I was down $500 after a new camper shell and used truck.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter in my camper van I used a widemouth tide bottle piss jug, just cut the plastic bit off, it seals tight, there's a van tour on my page, Throw some bleach or vinegar and wish it around once in a while. Can also make a small composting bin for #2
Wanna know a secret? Most cities or towns have hospitals. If you gotta go Number 2? Go to the hospital, I know this from working in hospitals. Do not use the main large 'men and women' bathrooms in the front lobby or ER. Walk down the halls or around corners and search any floor for a small, private one toilet restroom. These are super clean and private. You could even get in a quick bird bath at the sink. I lived in my 4Runner a few times, had a full time job and got a 24 hr gym membership for showers. I got up in the mornings and peed in an Arizona Ice Tea bottle with the big mouth or Gatorade. I parked at grocery or retail store parking lots overnight, many of these places have night crew employees parked all night so you won't stick out. I also parked at apartment complexes visitors parking and got the hell out of there at sunrise. I glued hooks up behind the front seats and hung a black sheet so you couldn't see in the back from the windshield or front windows. All back windows had very dark tinting but I would also put up cardboard on the inside no one can see in even if they put a flashlight against the window. I also rented a storage unit And yes, I always had my .357 Magnum within reach. I wouldn't worry about my ears more than protecting Life, Liberty and Property
In the video of my updated build I showed the creation of it. Its a homemade weapon I made. Ya Id like to get an AR. Living in California I have to snag it while I can.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter yes. They are under attack right now. Being safe out there is getting harder. I'm a trucker and I keep 3 different guns in my truck in different places. Love your vids too man. Thank you for keeping folks safe and saving lives.
That hotdog is still pink. Yeah CA sucks. Pepper spray? I'm glad for the honest assessment for the cons of this lifestyle. Maybe time for an updated vehicle with room for shower/toilet? Or find spot to park steady. Co worker driveway maybe? Most homeless folks I talk to have 24 hour gym memberships for shower and toilets. And some find creative ways to do laundry in the shower. As a female with long hair, and no strength to defend myself, this doesn't seem doable for me. Check out Will Prowse channel for RV living. He was in the Bay Area but recently went south for a parking spot to rent. He looks so much more relaxed. He had multiple security measures he might tell you about privately.
How to cure your hangover problems: 1. Get a butane stove & a small cooking pot 2. Acquire ramen noodles 3. After a night of drinking, cook ramen noodles, make sure you leave some nice hot water with them, season, and eat the ramen soup. 4. Drink water after eating ramen 5. Drink water when you wake up (like at least 400 ml+, aka a normal size water bottle) This works for me and has saved me from many hang overs. The amount of salt in ramen will help replace the salts you lose from drinking, the noodles help soak up the alcohol, and the hydration of course helps re-hydrate you. If you can't do this, I recommend eating good salty/carb foods like french fries or pizza after drinking, but ramen is by far the best preemptive hangover medication I've ever discovered. You're welcome.
I can't imagine doing this. I'm a FMF Corpsman in 5th Marine Regiment so I've lived in some very shabby living conditions. I've always resented materialism but living in a truck is a little too much. Glad to see it's working for you. You're an incredibly funny person. You should do stand up
One thing I find that helps for smelly gym clothes is mesh and fabric bags. Mesh bags allow them to air out any moisture for a short time. I place all my dirty clothes in a fabric bag. If the bag starts smelling I throw it in the wash.
I keep a large Jack in the Box soda cup with the lid that I use as for number one in my car for emergencies. It is made of plastic and good enough to hold a large volume of number one.
I drive a chevy avalanche, and the box has drains at 4 corners... I could literally have a hose and funnel for a little diy urinal! Plus with the avalance I can use the entire cab and box, however no topper.
This guy does have a good dead pan sense of humour (Steve Wright comes to mind) Greetings from 🏴 ‘There are a handful of girls who immediately reach for their bear 🐻 mace’ 😅 LOL
As far as someone breaking into the back of your truck or opening your tailgate or camper shell, I used a couple of tarp straps to keep that from happening. Two of them hooked together were just long enough to go under the handle on the inside of the shell and reach back a few feet to find something to hook onto. Super tight and wasnt in the way, no way in hell anyone was getting in that way.
You should keep a couple extra water bottles around for the urine issues. After drinking, if you take a couple asprin/Tylenol with some water, that will greatly reduce your hangovers. The older you get the worse those hangovers are so you might wanna cut back or give up with beers.
Sounds like youre adjusting fairly well. You need a netted laundry bag. crack the canopy cab window and hang em to dry. Essentail oils with water in a spray bottle helps the smell. I use peppermint and lavendar.
That sounds like a good idea. I haven't bought new gym clothes in 7 years. Im thinking about getting some, I'll try this technique out to hopefully prevent them from getting ruined. Thanks for watching.
We use isopropyl alcohol to spray gear down to kill bacteria that causes the odors. Its cheap and not perfume smelling. Just get a cheap spray bottle, pour the alcohol in, and spray. Also, the mesh bag mentioned above.
This dude funny af and he dont even know it 😂😂😂😂😂
Im glad I was able to humor you.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter take a dump outside in nature ajnd get a shower portable
toilet brush I picked up a solar shower but haven't had to use it. Also seen people use 2 gallon weed sprayers. They put cold water in some. Add hot water, pump it up and use the sprayer for a shower. It would still ne rough doing that outside in cold weather.
LMAO
Exactly . He rocks
“Within the first couple encounters I swoon them with my words” 😂
At least thats how it goes in my head.
I laughed too
Or they get the bear mace... ahahahahahahahahh I love it
Harry Hov That got me ,he is so seriously funny!!!🤣🤣🤣
>Lives in california
Well, I found your problem.
California is full of nuts!!
@@itachi_uchiha1538 .
You’re Wrong. Ur 100% correct
@@itachi_uchiha1538 The gays yes, gangbangers yes, feminist's yes. I agree.
Y’all just mad
never bring a hotdog spear to a gun fight
Unless theres a gun attached to the hotdog
@@TheHomelessFirefighter
Or if you have a gun made out of hotdogs.
Or if you have a hotdog that fires bullets.
Or if you have a gun made out of hotdogs, that fires hotdogs.
never run with scissors if naked; unless you're tweaked outta' ya' mine' and the neighbors are cool and do not mind.
But why is there a hotdog taped to the spear tho?
@@Mr.Beastforpresident - c'mon man...have you never watched porn?
No joke, you should consider a standup routine. You have a such a dry sense of humor and it’s hysterical
@@yugiohpokemon5285 So what if he is? What are you trying to imply?
@@Daswassuphomie That people with dry humor are absolutely hilarious when they're telling jokes
Sunshine has antibacterial properties. Just let your gym clothes dry in the sun for an hour or two before you throw them in a bag and that should take care of the stench.
That’s just not something I’m looking to do at this time 🤣🤣🤣
You are the funniest dude who’s so serious
keeping it real
this video is so hilariously and brutally honest. im dead
If you need to discharge a firearm within the confines of your canopy, you have MUCH bigger concerns than blown eardrums.
Great list that applies to a lot of people who travel on motorcycle as well.
very valid point
@@TheHomelessFirefighter get a tazer and a gun bro. Only fire the gun after the tazer.
Sure having hearing is great
What? The girls aren't excited to know that you live in a van down by the river?
lmao aaahh rip Chris Farley
I met my current bf while he was in a van we would smash at my place now we live on the road together.
@@laurencashman6668 smash why don't you say fucking like a normal fucking person
@@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 😂😂😂
“Not a lot of girls want to Netflix and chill at the Walmart parking lot.”
V1Gibby 🤣😂
cut to scene of pink lava lamp and rose near bed... lol.. I'm pretty sure he is making jokes :)
Man, you could say the same things on a stage in a bar and could get paid !
Maybe I'll drop in to an open mic.
My thought too. I'm having a scream just reading the comments. I needed this laugh. Thanks
"this is my voice 7 months of living in a truck"
I plan on working and living out of my car this summer again. It used to be a sedan. This year, I upgraded to a truck with a canopy. Looking forward to waking up hung over in my camper shell in extreme heat :) I hope it will be better than the usual - trunk of my car. Thanks for the vids. Your delivery is funny.
the fact that he doesnt have a personality just kills me
You're to kind!
The Homeless Firefighter dry humor counts as a personality trait in my book, don’t let anybody get to you, you’re fkn hilarious
@@johnfeola1856 except that he wasn't trying to be hilarious.
@@matthewalston1226 dude. I hope you're kidding. He's obviously very smart and funny. He's absolutely doing it on purpose. It's called dry humor.
They have a foot powered washing machine that's small and compact that you could possibly use
If your gym clothes are sweaty take them in the shower with you and rinse them and wring them out as much as you can
Fantastic idea. I'll try it out
Hot dog spear. I have so many questions.
Ask away...
I literally can’t stop laughing uncontrollably while watching this video.
For the dirty clothes, I'd recommend getting a dry bag. I have a 35L dry bag and it kept stinky kitchen clothes from stinking up my truck nicely.
Vinegar in the wash will eliminate the sour smell in your clothes. Blue collar sweaty dude here 👍🤘✌👊😬
When you're putting away beer, make sure you drink a cup of water with every can of beer. That will minimize the hangovers, which are caused by dehydration more than anything else, although you'll need to use that piss bottle a lot.
Alcohol is a con...how much is the right amount? I gave it up and my life improved so fast ...don’t miss it at all once you get used to it , no alcohol beer works fine for me. Plus I never have to worry about a DUI,or feeling terrible the next day. I like your channel ,best of luck sir.👍
Awesome man, thanks for the inspiration! I'm on month two in Ontario. Not exactly California weather but it's slowly warming up!
Don't try to seal in the smelly gym clothes or they will go sour and smell worse. Seems counterintuitive, but try to let them air out best you can. Once they are dry the smell won't waft around anymore. Use a mesh bag (like for storing down bags) to keep them from fermenting until laundry day.
I stumbled on this channel since its related to camping out of a truck but now I'm stuck watching videos at 2x speed just enjoying your dry humor 😂
I love all of your videos . Please make more
I am planning on doing a truck camping trip Ill record as well as what my daily eating/cooking looks like.
Thank you for keeping it real. God bless your soul. Your line of work should make you and Fire Fighter Angel. I wish more knew what an fire fighter goes through
You are one of a kind, that’s for sure. I really enjoy your videos.
1- You could use a 5 gallon bucket for popping.
2- You could buy a .22 with a suppressor.
3- No advice on that...
4- Don't drink too much...
5- Improvise a washing machine wirh a 5 gallon bucket and a plunger.
And finally... Try to save for a motorhome, or at least a van, it's bigger and more confortable.
He's in cali, not allowed to have a suppressor. Having a suppressor requires applying and paying for a special permit to own one.
@@CoolMan6428 He could buy or make an econo-can...
A suppressor doesn’t quite work like that
FYI, Starbucks got the best single restrooms. Saved me many times while on my delivery job.
Just find a dog park and grab a couple of those poo bags. I used to crap in those all the time on my work break.
@@mantislife7463 right out in the open?
HAHA!!! Here's a secret. If you drinking all night, have a FULL glass of water right before bed, it'll make the hangover -75% LESS worse the next day. I drink every Saturday ;)
Powerade and Gatorade bottles bud, wide opening and enough volume for multiple #1's in the middle of the night. This was my go-to when I lived in a minivan in 2015. This year while stealthing it in a sedan for a few months the extra large can of Monster with the twist cap was my go-to, but if you forget to empty it daily better have a back up can lol. Going to start living in a truck camper like yours soon in January, thank's for sharing your build!
Ya I think I'll just start buying a bottle everyday and just get rid of it the following day. Thats cool to hear, let me know how it goes. Im going until April, that'll put me at a year. At that point see where I sit financially
I've been peeing in those Wal-Mart great value bottles 24 pack for $2. Drink it cuz you need water anyway, don't trow those away! Leave one or two every day. So a human needs about 1.5 L a day, so 3 bottles. If you really have a big'o bladder fill all three and get rid of them next day. I've been doing this for months and will continue when the Canadian winter is gone. Enjoy bro. Also those gallon bottles work great.
P.S.: be careful peeing inside ;)
"Reach for their bear mace".
Hilarious, like something I would say.
I actually ended one date by thanking the woman for not maceing me! Just my sense of humor.
Speaking of blowing your eardrums out lol 😂 That bear spray I watched in one of your vids would cover a very large area in all directions too 😂😭😂
"The clothes FESTER"... that is a very descriptive and appropriate word.
“Stopping mid-urination” reminds me of deployment 😂
This the best and most real car camper channel I've ever encountered.
Im glad you enjoyed it, thanks for taking the time to watch.
@The HomelesFirefighter Thanks for the content ! Very nice videos going to the essential, I love it ! I'm in France, doing the "van life" and saving up on unecessary rent makes me realize how much money we're throwing away for nothing ! Thanks for being honest, too.
Whats up amigo, very cool to hear youre doing it to. I hiked around Mont Blanc last year, France was a pretty place.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter Thanks! English people used to say "France is a beautiful country, too bad there's French there!" ah ah Please keep up, van living isn't so bad after all : D
You are swooning me with your words😂
Why thank you.
Bro! I live in my truck too! Okay, first off... keep a bucket to go to the bathroom in. I keep a collapsible one that I line with a thick black bag. I like to watch Netflix while I go to the bathroom. You’ve got a back seat, and a ton of room in your cab! 2. Park in neighborhoods! People drive slow in neighborhoods! Also, get yourself some knives, wasp spray, bear spray, and a few tasers to keep around the truck cause yeah, you’ll blow those eardrums with a gun. Also, get yourself a stuff sack for your dirty laundry. They breathe in but not out! You seem like you might be able to invest in a laundry service too! Best of luck man! Thanks for sharing!
Delilah the Gemini thanks for the comment and the awesome advice. I'm always a fan of watching Netflix while going to the bathroom.
Came across this channel randomly at 1 in the morning and I have absolutely no regrets 😂😂😂
Im glad you stumbled upon it.
Pick up some Hornets spray....for protection....and can also use for the Hornets . Or bear spray for people trying to break in while sleeping .
Check out 3M security film for your windows, I was quoted $600 for installation on a small SUV, pickup might be more, but it helps keep you and your stuff safer.
Hotels for bathrooms they don’t know the difference. I am a diamond member and have never had anyone say a word.
Been there done that.
Here's an interesting date question: what would you think if I said: "It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again." ?
Sam--i like the way you speak of these things--in this direct and sort of minimalist way. you spare us the hype and resist the urge to force things ---the good and bad--but present them as they are and leave us to draw our own conclusions. my conclusion is: you are funny.
holy shit you caught me off guard with the krabs bit LOL
"there are a couple of girls that reach for their bear mace"
I've thought of doing this but I don't because it would be wayyyy too much suffering for me. I have generalized anxiety, depression and a good bit of social anxiety and to top it off as if those weren't more than enough, I get embarrassed very easily, so things like walking into McDonald's just for the bathroom without paying for anything or even just the nonstop worrying of if someone might hurt me while I'm asleep, it would all be emotionally and mentally depleting. I do however enjoy long road trips and have traveled cross country from Louisiana to California and even gone to Chihuahua twice. All very pleasant, fun, life giving experiences. Kudos to you, your strength and your determination. As for your clothes, I would suggest letting them sun out on your truck bed to help in reducing the level of bacterial growth by drying out the sweat, it would also minimize the odor by alot. You can even do this with your tennis shoes. An even better idea is to buy a cheap spray bottle and some alcohol and spray your clothes and shoes and let them get some sun and air. This will all definitely help with the quality of air for you, you can also spray your seats and and wipe down with alcohol, put the windows down and let it all dry to maintain a better quality of air overall. Good luck bro and wishing you well!
Should do standup comedy!! Also very informative thanks
Thanks for being a bad ass Firefighter and being on point. I'm very sure that's a taxing job and more difficult than most the jobs I've done. Hope and bet your saving your ass off. I stayed in my Suburban for seven months while I worked a good welding job. That paid of a big part of my back child support to that lieing critter that was once my wife. The rest turned into hangovers so the financial advantage ended there. LOL
Has complete faith in your ability to overcome and persist. One day your rig will be bigger and the Japanese Princess and you will be on different terms. When your ready to upgrade Im sure us followers can be on point for you and spot/find/point out a more luxurious taj mahal in the price range you set. "29 years old" is a real hazing for most everyone. Its one of several points in life where you ask/wonder as to (just WTF am I doing?!!) I'm definitely positive that when you decide to make that move to upgrade we will become your minions and come to Your aid as you do others and find you a van or what ever fits the equation you give us. My mantra when shit gets tough, "I will not be here in six months." This has always proven true and got me through many less desirable times. Could share more of my thoughts but this should be sufficient for now.
Hey Man when I was able to tolerate the immediate migraine of drinking what really helped the next day was Excedrine and either Gatorade or energy drink.
Happy 30th birthday mate. Hope you had s good one. 👍🥃🎂🎂🎂🍺
I stick my fingers up my ass
Thanks friend, it was fun.
I have the idea to fall back on this type of living in worst case scenario or for an extended vacation. At home I hand wash my clothes in a 5 gallon bucket. I have athletic shirts or golf shorts which are extremely light. I have 4 sets that are identical except for color. With the quality of hand washing I can go 5 days per set easily in worst case scenario however i usually stick to 2 days. Wearing one set i can wash 3 which can last me 6-15 days after they dry for a couple hours.
I don’t drink tons. ...This was a funny one. Maybe not his intention, but none the less. Kudos to this dude.
Bro, your videos are highly entertaining and hilarious.
I am happy to hear that, thanks for checking them out.
Charcoal darlin. Take before you drink and then after. You will not wake up with a hang over. Drink plenty of water before you pass out. And whala no hangover. I’m 41 and barely drink so when I do, it’s hell. It’s also because I have an MTHFR gene snip. Charcoal saves the day. Especially if I go to a wedding and there is lots of toast and different alcohol drinks. Saves me every time!
Ill have to invest in some charcoal
Or maybe not drink. I know people got dui while sleeping it off in the back seat, or going to passenger side of car to get something from glove box. Not even trying to drive.
"Hot dog spear" 😂😂😂
You should get one!
With the current state of California (per the news), I am glad you are off the street currently. Stay safe!
Happy Birthday! :-)
Great attitude! Rock on!
Interesting video, loved the dry humor
Thanks for watching
I am a 47 year old male who has worked as a truck driver since January of the year 2000, and although I cannot say that I enjoy using public restrooms, I can say that I have never had the crabs, or any other toilet transmitted disease. Also, I love pringles brand chips, and I must admit that a pringles can is an excellent high capacity emergency urinal. Also, if I was going to park on city streets at night alot, I would put some of the highly reflective tape that is used on commercial trucks on the rear of my camping vehicle. A proven way of dealing with stinky clothes that cannot be washed in a timely manner is to simply find the time to lay the clothes out in the sun for a few minutes, even if they do not have time to completely dry the UV radiation will destroy alot of the odor causing bacteria.
I know I bagged on the food budget but you're funny as hell man
Thanks amigo
I know the last thing you’ll do is probably take advice from the CZcams comment section 😂 but just wanted to express my extreme comfort watching your future vlogs if you did pack some heat haha
There are no shortage of weirdos who’ll chance getting into the camper shell or drivers cab. Stay safe brother, I enjoy the content!
great video bro im pretty sure all the commenters dont realize is your bank accnt keep on getting full
Truck living in the city, way tougher than up here in truckee haha
Hey great video. In regards to your laundry situation, have you ever tried a Scrubba Wash Bag? They work pretty well, you just need some sun to hang the clothes out to dry after.
I've had to fired a 357 magnum in the cab of a truck. Not nearly as bad as you'd think
Love your vids. Couple questions for you, What bed frame fits in the bed and what mattress do you use? Also what do you do about heat in the winter or getting cool in the summer? Look forward to hearing back from you. Thanks!
Check out my updated build video, you can see the bed frame and mattress being put in. The summer I just had to park where I could open up the back or it would get to hot. Winter hasn't been to bad, I just bundle up in a nice sleeping bag. I posted a video on that as well. Cheers.
Something that might help with your problem with your gym clothes is bamboo charcoal. It comes in pouches and it's supposed to remove odors and purify the air, just by placing the pouch in or nearby the problem area. I just bought some yesterday so I can't say if they work yet though
Let me know how they work. It honestly isn't a super big issue because I work so much that I really dont accumulate to much.
or maybe do your laundry
Great Channel thanks for the tips bro ✌️💯
Thanks for watching.
I usually never laugh that hard but damn 😂
Some larger hotels have restrooms near the pool area/buffet area past the front desk.
Haven't tried that but seems like a good idea.
your humor is pure gold
How's the situation as far as temperatures? I live in Florida and we have some pretty muggy days and nights over here, to the point where sleeping out of the back of your truck would be a pretty sweaty experience to say the least.
ya summers sucked, I had to sleep places where I could have it opened up. Also have a little fan. It was still pretty bad. Luckily humidity isn't an issue here. I am also lucky because during the summer Im working nonstop, I put in 26/30 days one month this summer, working 24 hour shifts.
I used to know a lady who made a camper out of her VW bus. She had a great solution to peeing during the night. Drill a hole in the floor of your pickup bed. Put a grommet in the hole, run a piece of foley bag tubing through the grommet and under the truck. Place a large funnel on the other end and you’ve got a place to pee and it runs on the ground under the truck. I would imagine it would beat pinching it off midstream when the urinal fills up!
"At the risk of getting crabs" im sory what?!?!😳
You got this! Almost there.
8 months down!
wait, why use a canopy top. why not throw some money at a like 80s truck camper that has a toilet shower and a bed kitchen. you just empty your poop and dump stations.
trying to go more stealth, and wasn't looking to invest any money into this project. After selling my are I was down $500 after a new camper shell and used truck.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter in my camper van I used a widemouth tide bottle piss jug, just cut the plastic bit off, it seals tight, there's a van tour on my page, Throw some bleach or vinegar and wish it around once in a while. Can also make a small composting bin for #2
Lol... I posted my comment before scrolling thru others... yeah.. I have to agree here...
Steven Rathwell do NOT mix urine and bleach that is a really bad idea
Wanna know a secret?
Most cities or towns have hospitals. If you gotta go Number 2? Go to the hospital, I know this from working in hospitals.
Do not use the main large 'men and women' bathrooms in the front lobby or ER. Walk down the halls or around corners and search any floor for a small, private one toilet restroom. These are super clean and private. You could even get in a quick bird bath at the sink.
I lived in my 4Runner a few times, had a full time job and got a 24 hr gym membership for showers. I got up in the mornings and peed in an Arizona Ice Tea bottle with the big mouth or Gatorade.
I parked at grocery or retail store parking lots overnight, many of these places have night crew employees parked all night so you won't stick out. I also parked at apartment complexes visitors parking and got the hell out of there at sunrise.
I glued hooks up behind the front seats and hung a black sheet so you couldn't see in the back from the windshield or front windows. All back windows had very dark tinting but I would also put up cardboard on the inside no one can see in even if they put a flashlight against the window. I also rented a storage unit
And yes, I always had my .357 Magnum within reach. I wouldn't worry about my ears more than protecting Life, Liberty and Property
What in God's name is a hotdog spear? I loled at that one pretty hard. Get you an AR 15. Never worry about safety again.
In the video of my updated build I showed the creation of it. Its a homemade weapon I made. Ya Id like to get an AR. Living in California I have to snag it while I can.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter yes. They are under attack right now. Being safe out there is getting harder. I'm a trucker and I keep 3 different guns in my truck in different places. Love your vids too man. Thank you for keeping folks safe and saving lives.
Thanks for the kind words, have a great day.
Me too 🤔
That hotdog is still pink. Yeah CA sucks. Pepper spray? I'm glad for the honest assessment for the cons of this lifestyle. Maybe time for an updated vehicle with room for shower/toilet? Or find spot to park steady. Co worker driveway maybe?
Most homeless folks I talk to have 24 hour gym memberships for shower and toilets. And some find creative ways to do laundry in the shower.
As a female with long hair, and no strength to defend myself, this doesn't seem doable for me.
Check out Will Prowse channel for RV living. He was in the Bay Area but recently went south for a parking spot to rent. He looks so much more relaxed. He had multiple security measures he might tell you about privately.
How to cure your hangover problems:
1. Get a butane stove & a small cooking pot
2. Acquire ramen noodles
3. After a night of drinking, cook ramen noodles, make sure you leave some nice hot water with them, season, and eat the ramen soup.
4. Drink water after eating ramen
5. Drink water when you wake up (like at least 400 ml+, aka a normal size water bottle)
This works for me and has saved me from many hang overs. The amount of salt in ramen will help replace the salts you lose from drinking, the noodles help soak up the alcohol, and the hydration of course helps re-hydrate you. If you can't do this, I recommend eating good salty/carb foods like french fries or pizza after drinking, but ramen is by far the best preemptive hangover medication I've ever discovered. You're welcome.
I honestly support this the cost of living is stupid expensive everywhere i have been. I have conceded this so much. But i support you 100%
Man this guy who does the soap and sunglasses commercials on CZcams is pure gold. Funny dude hahahahaha
I just watched that Dr Squatch soap commercial all the way thru, it's definitely one of the best I've ever seen on CZcams.
No comprende
I can't imagine doing this. I'm a FMF Corpsman in 5th Marine Regiment so I've lived in some very shabby living conditions. I've always resented materialism but living in a truck is a little too much. Glad to see it's working for you. You're an incredibly funny person. You should do stand up
May look into checking out a comedy club.
One thing I find that helps for smelly gym clothes is mesh and fabric bags. Mesh bags allow them to air out any moisture for a short time. I place all my dirty clothes in a fabric bag. If the bag starts smelling I throw it in the wash.
Im lucky enough where I work a lot and can wash them at the station.
I keep a large Jack in the Box soda cup with the lid that I use as for number one in my car for emergencies. It is made of plastic and good enough to hold a large volume of number one.
for number two , do you use the big gulp cup from seven eleven?
Hey HFF! I own Detail.com. I would love to have your truck cleaned. You rock!
Become a truck driver already.
3:10 he reminds me of Ron Swanson the way he describes himself.😂😂
I drive a chevy avalanche, and the box has drains at 4 corners... I could literally have a hose and funnel for a little diy urinal! Plus with the avalance I can use the entire cab and box, however no topper.
This guy does have a good dead pan sense of humour (Steve Wright comes to mind)
Greetings from 🏴
‘There are a handful of girls who immediately reach for their bear 🐻 mace’ 😅 LOL
You need a bigger bottle. I recommend the OceanSpray 1 gallon Cranapple bottle. Large cap opening. Even comes with a handle!
As far as someone breaking into the back of your truck or opening your tailgate or camper shell, I used a couple of tarp straps to keep that from happening. Two of them hooked together were just long enough to go under the handle on the inside of the shell and reach back a few feet to find something to hook onto. Super tight and wasnt in the way, no way in hell anyone was getting in that way.
Good idea, Ive just been staying clear of urban camping. been hitting up campsites more.
I used a laundry detergent bottle..I take the plastic spout out of bottle and it can hold a lot of urine.
You should keep a couple extra water bottles around for the urine issues. After drinking, if you take a couple asprin/Tylenol with some water, that will greatly reduce your hangovers. The older you get the worse those hangovers are so you might wanna cut back or give up with beers.
Interesting..Thank you..Have a blessed day..
you can worry about eardrums later lol if it comes to defending my life i don't want to rely on a hotdog spear xD.
Sounds like youre adjusting fairly well. You need a netted laundry bag. crack the canopy cab window and hang em to dry. Essentail oils with water in a spray bottle helps the smell. I use peppermint and lavendar.
That sounds like a good idea. I haven't bought new gym clothes in 7 years. Im thinking about getting some, I'll try this technique out to hopefully prevent them from getting ruined. Thanks for watching.
We use isopropyl alcohol to spray gear down to kill bacteria that causes the odors. Its cheap and not perfume smelling. Just get a cheap spray bottle, pour the alcohol in, and spray. Also, the mesh bag mentioned above.
I use cheap vodka. I also use it in my shoes...