Having your own electricity (with solar panel) makes a huge difference! I would've loved that! I'm surprised your "stove" is not one of those "hot plates" (burners) that you can just plug in...instead of needing fluid. Anyway..by circumstances, I had to move into my car...thought it was going to be very temporary (2-3 weeks, maybe a month) and ended up being SIX YEARS!! Huge difference though, was to be able to get a Gym membership! It meant having acces to shower any time because the Gym was (is) open 24HRs!
wow, 6 years?!! i did 3 years and think it's had lasting psychological effects. gym membership helps lots too. my original vid here czcams.com/video/yQ6UdrJVNCU/video.html
I love the simplicity and low cost of your set-up. Great tips. I'm moving back into my van in a few weeks after 2 years in a house where I just couldn't settle. I'm going to be saving quite a bit of money too. Joe. UK.
Great video. You provided as much information in 11 minutes as some CZcamsrs do over a series of hour-long videos. Your setup is both neat and practical. You clearly have fine-tuned everything to its bare minimum. Great work!
Glad you enjoyed it! I try to keep it real and informative for real people. if you find yourself in a situation where you need to know this in a hurry its not ideal to have to watch yt for hours and hours! thanks for taking the time to comment :)
This is a great down to earth video abt car living or camping. Practical no bullshit advice. I think that wagons/small panel vans are the most useful. That added room and comfort as well as blending in to avoid attracting attention when stopping. I think that I would adopt similar ventilation solution as yours, i would measure out the whole window to make 2 frames that would enclosed a measured and cut fine mesh. One that i would slide in from the outside. Maybe. Thanks. Take care and be safe always
Its always good to hear that these vids are helpful & practical thats what im setting out to do. After years living like this ive learnt a bunch and for those starting out or forced to go down this route its a hard learning curve. Thanks for taking the time to comment
First time on your channel very very helpful and I really love the bug net on the windows that is awesome and I will definitely be hopefully train that myself thank you so much
Hi Andy, I’m impressed by your minimalist lifestyle. Have you done a clip talking about why you’ve been living in a car and a bit about your ‘lifestyle’ philosophy?
No I haven’t, it’s how to, I want to help people who need to know. Everyone has different reasons to do this.edit: actually yes I guess the “how to be a hobo “video counts!
In the USA, truck plazas like Flying J or Petro, several others, on interstates (cross-country highways maintained by the national/USA government) work great for me. We actually take family vacations sleeping at truck plazas at night because they have 24-hour toilets, restaurants, quick marts for snacks and "fast food," and pay showers--truck drivers are highly paid workers and like to be clean. So we don't pay for motels and everything is close by. As long as you park in the overnighter area (usually where people are parking their RVs), don't stay past two or three nights and don't set up a campsite with chairs and a grill (haha 🤣🤣), no one will bother you.
@@hobocyclist Oooooh. I never use national parks, or state parks, either. They are EXPENSIVE. Americans used to access national parks completely for free...money grubbing government. 😠
Thanks, i'm not living in the car full time right now but when i was doing it for years on end i'd use laundromats to do laundry and had a small storage unit. check out my other video about it czcams.com/video/yQ6UdrJVNCU/video.html
You can still find old, perfect condition "granny cars" that are station wagons. Best bet is to search rural and not urban and have a great mechanic friend for simple repairs to get you in top shape. I'm in Ohio.
Thanks Mastermind. I was in a semi accident recently and had to buy something. Was a 4 door sedan(43k). In my area about the cheapest you can buy is $8k-9k. It doesn't matter the mileage or age. 1 lot offers cars cheaper but they're all Ford Focuses, Honda Fits, subcompact. My Focus was rear-ended by a semi. Never had problems. When I can buy something I will look 2 other areas. I'm in NC & its very pricey here.
Noodles, eggs, cabbage, salami, sandwiches were my go to. I would always cook my own food using a small gas burner and pan. Also I would prepare & cook meals at work, and store food in the fridge & freezer at work. I’d buy baked beans 24 cans at a time & store them at work for my breakfasts. Preparing your own food is the best way to save money. Good luck
no just mattress is added. you can add what you like as you build it, just ideas to help if you do the same - you can see more how i did it here czcams.com/video/mVFJ8Wv_r_E/video.html
Read my blog about Living in a Car here: hobocyclist.com/live-in-your-car
Having your own electricity (with solar panel) makes a huge difference! I would've loved that!
I'm surprised your "stove" is not one of those "hot plates" (burners) that you can just plug in...instead of needing fluid.
Anyway..by circumstances, I had to move into my car...thought it was going to be very temporary (2-3 weeks, maybe a month) and ended up being SIX YEARS!!
Huge difference though, was to be able to get a Gym membership! It meant having acces to shower any time because the Gym was (is) open 24HRs!
wow, 6 years?!! i did 3 years and think it's had lasting psychological effects. gym membership helps lots too. my original vid here czcams.com/video/yQ6UdrJVNCU/video.html
I love the simplicity and low cost of your set-up. Great tips. I'm moving back into my van in a few weeks after 2 years in a house where I just couldn't settle. I'm going to be saving quite a bit of money too. Joe. UK.
Nice 👍 I’ve had a change in circumstances recently with car living - check out the new video- All the best for your van living adventure! 👍🚙🌲
Great video. You provided as much information in 11 minutes as some CZcamsrs do over a series of hour-long videos. Your setup is both neat and practical. You clearly have fine-tuned everything to its bare minimum. Great work!
Glad you enjoyed it! I try to keep it real and informative for real people. if you find yourself in a situation where you need to know this in a hurry its not ideal to have to watch yt for hours and hours! thanks for taking the time to comment :)
this is amazing
thanks! i hope there is some helpful info for everyone that needs to know, i learned a lot from youtube myself
This is a great down to earth video abt car living or camping. Practical no bullshit advice. I think that wagons/small panel vans are the most useful. That added room and comfort as well as blending in to avoid attracting attention when stopping. I think that I would adopt similar ventilation solution as yours, i would measure out the whole window to make 2 frames that would enclosed a measured and cut fine mesh. One that i would slide in from the outside. Maybe. Thanks. Take care and be safe always
Its always good to hear that these vids are helpful & practical thats what im setting out to do. After years living like this ive learnt a bunch and for those starting out or forced to go down this route its a hard learning curve. Thanks for taking the time to comment
Beautiful in its simplicity.
Exactly! thanks for watching!
First time on your channel very very helpful and I really love the bug net on the windows that is awesome and I will definitely be hopefully train that myself thank you so much
Cheers for the comment! All the best for your adventures!!
Good vid hobo!
Hi Andy, I’m impressed by your minimalist lifestyle. Have you done a clip talking about why you’ve been living in a car and a bit about your ‘lifestyle’ philosophy?
No I haven’t, it’s how to, I want to help people who need to know. Everyone has different reasons to do this.edit: actually yes I guess the “how to be a hobo “video counts!
I’m afraid your number plate, Hobo, will give you away. Deb from Oz😅
Cheers Deb! Appreciate your concern 😂🚙👍 let’s keep the hobo secrets & keep living free!
Thank You good job.
Nice! Toilet setup just like in NZ
thanks for watching!
@@hobocyclist we're on the same page. i can relate. but i've only got powerbanks. wish i can setup a second battery coz i got a spare. keep safe
See my video A DAY IN THE LIFE - How I live in my car: czcams.com/video/yQ6UdrJVNCU/video.html
In the USA, truck plazas like Flying J or Petro, several others, on interstates (cross-country highways maintained by the national/USA government) work great for me. We actually take family vacations sleeping at truck plazas at night because they have 24-hour toilets, restaurants, quick marts for snacks and "fast food," and pay showers--truck drivers are highly paid workers and like to be clean. So we don't pay for motels and everything is close by.
As long as you park in the overnighter area (usually where people are parking their RVs), don't stay past two or three nights and don't set up a campsite with chairs and a grill (haha 🤣🤣), no one will bother you.
i like that idea! when i was in usa i stayed at national park campsites i liked how there is campfire & grills set up at most of the camping spots.
@@hobocyclist
Oooooh. I never use national parks, or state parks, either. They are EXPENSIVE. Americans used to access national parks completely for free...money grubbing government. 😠
@@hobocyclist
The firepit areas are good. Glad the national parks worked for you.
Nice and basic
thanks for the good feedback. best of luck for your adventures
Awesome thanks man 👍
good luck
Great Video dude, cheers!
Where do you wash your clothes and don't you have more things while living in the car?
See Ya, Rich
Thanks, i'm not living in the car full time right now but when i was doing it for years on end i'd use laundromats to do laundry and had a small storage unit. check out my other video about it czcams.com/video/yQ6UdrJVNCU/video.html
@@hobocyclist Thanks mate!
Like your video. No People Movers in the USA. Not many wagons period. I think the closest here is the Toyota Sienna minivan.
that looks like a cool vehicle to make into a camper!
You can still find old, perfect condition "granny cars" that are station wagons. Best bet is to search rural and not urban and have a great mechanic friend for simple repairs to get you in top shape. I'm in Ohio.
Thanks Mastermind. I was in a semi accident recently and had to buy something. Was a 4 door sedan(43k). In my area about the cheapest you can buy is $8k-9k. It doesn't matter the mileage or age. 1 lot offers cars cheaper but they're all Ford Focuses, Honda Fits, subcompact. My Focus was rear-ended by a semi. Never had problems. When I can buy something I will look 2 other areas. I'm in NC & its very pricey here.
43k miles that is....
what kind of food did you eat while living in your car
Noodles, eggs, cabbage, salami, sandwiches were my go to. I would always cook my own food using a small gas burner and pan. Also I would prepare & cook meals at work, and store food in the fridge & freezer at work. I’d buy baked beans 24 cans at a time & store them at work for my breakfasts. Preparing your own food is the best way to save money. Good luck
Check out the playlist section on my channel page for more car living videos
Is everything you own in your car ? Do you use storage unit ?
i did have a small storage unit they are can be very useful
ok why put wood on it , the floors already flat asf ? mas confused on way people do this .. tell me please
the floor was not flat, lumpy steel, foot wells and mounting points where the seats were removed. plywood plus carpet makes it nice a floor as a house
@@hobocyclist youre putting a bed , its flat
no just mattress is added. you can add what you like as you build it, just ideas to help if you do the same - you can see more how i did it here czcams.com/video/mVFJ8Wv_r_E/video.html