I was homeless during winter a very long time ago. No job, no savings, no prospects but I did have an old Ford truck. After two weeks of freezing my butt off sleeping in the truck, being desperate, I went to a former farm employer begging for help. He let me sleep on the back porch with the dog, on a bed the Mrs piled high with quilts, brought me their leftovers from supper. I used his hand tools, it took all day but made about $25 a day. Not bad for 1975. I paid him $10 a week rent. I did everything I could to make a quarter and by spring, I saved enough for an apartment with a roommate. All these years later, I never got rich but never slept in a car again.
I guess I don't understand why people end up in such dire straits. My parents came to America with my sister ( my sister was 4 years old). They brought 2 pieces of luggage with them. All they owned were in those 2 pieces of luggage. They had no money. money with them when they arrived. They walked & found an elderly lady with a room for rent. The lady allowed them to stay & pay on pay day. My mom found a job at a cleaners the next day. My Dad found a job as a dishwasher a few days later. My sister went to work with my Mom, who was pregnant with my older brother. When my brother was born, they paid the hospital in cash. They didn't collect free medical care or unemployment. They had me a few years later, then my younger brother. They worked very hard. They ended up paying for each of our college educations, bought us each a new car & gave each of us a down payment for our first homes. We kids helped them learn English & helped them pay bills by helping to spell , so my Mom could write checks. They're amazing. Today, they're enjoying their the fruits of their labor & are retired. Why do people that have all the privilege of being born in America have so much trouble getting ahead? I sincerely have never understood that.
I've had some very hard lonely times and lived in my car for many months through winters too...if wasn't for my car I'd have slept rough... I literally had love for my car!! Very lucky I had it!
Sad to hear. Clearly you weren’t like most homeless people because if you were you obviously would’ve sold your car for drug. This is also why you probably overcame it while most do not
I’m very proud of you young man, you remind me when I was young, I’m 54 now carpenter living in my workshop in Mississippi. Life seems to get more difficult every day. Stay strong 💪 and enjoy your life.
The snow looks beautiful when your are safe and warm. I follow the sun! LOL! I have been living full time in my 25 foot class A motorhome for over 4 years now with my little dog Tinkerbell filming what I see and where I camp for free. I m living my dream! I beat kidney cancer and chose to sell everything so I could live my dream! Im glad I did! I would have a hard time in a car but you are young and doing a great job at it! I love the dogs and then birds eating was beautiful! I just found your channel and will be watching more!
For me summers were always much rougher than winters living out of my car. I dunno I suppose it's just the way I'm built, but I'd take a frigid day over a sweltering day every single time when it comes to living out of a vehicle. Safe travels my friend.
I've slept in some rough circumstances but nothing like what you are experiencing. Truly amazing that you can tolerate the cold to that extent and just accept lifes circumstances without complaint.
I am a woman and, in part, always thought that was a big part of why I had a low likelihood of homelessness. Yet I have lived to see so many women who are homeless.
I've been homeless off and on for the last 12 years and I dont know how you stay sane to be honest. It really sucks to work fulltime and not be able to afford housing on a single income. I'm feeling depressed just watching this, it brings back lonely depressed suicidal thoughts that I still try to cope with to this day. I wish you the best man, people dont know how taxing this lifestyle can be on the soul and happiness.
Hope this message finds you in better light. Life is a struggle for many. Sad thing is it doesn’t have to be this hard if we would just learn to help each other… Good luck.
Really nice video!!! I have slept in my minivan under similar conditions but no live flame. It is a challenge but it can be done. My secret is fuzzy blankets and fabrics, they retain your heart around you. Fully dressed to be, woolen hat and good socks... the whole layer system. And then O start the engine when I wake up and it only takes a few minutes to make the interior super nice. I actually am too hot inside of my layers sometimes, even in freezing temps. Thank you for showing the beauty of the snow, the animals... the sounds are muffled by the snow, quite magical actually.
Hi Mort a little tip for you spray or rub in with a cloth your car rubber door seals with some wd40 it will stop them sticking in the cold weather keep up the great work regards Johnny
I have been homeless for 7 years. We have gone from truck with 3 dogs, tent to 93' camper. I don't think I would ever trade these experiences because I have found so much gratitude for some pleasures.
Great vid again mate,I love the simplicity of your setup and it clearly works in all conditions. Looking forward to the next one.Keep smiling and stay safe!
Hi Giselle. Burning gas doesn't emit fumes and is perfectly safe if you keep it well ventilated. The only additional risk over an electric blanket is a fuel leak or me somehow rolling on top of it and setting myself on fire which I'm confident won't happen with this setup. An electric heater or blanket would also consume so much power from the battery I'd probably only get one or maybe two nights per charge, whereas I can keep enough gas in the car to keep me warm for several nights so I can remain off grid much longer. Finally, my gas heater is also a cooking stove... it's important that things have more than one function when living in a small car... a heater or blanket is a lot of space for only a few uses per year... you've got to look at the bigger picture here Giselle but thanks for watching and for the suggestions!
@@mortdog Imagine rolling around while you sleep...sleeping bag lays on stove or maybe flame goes out. Thats a big problem. Get alarms for that please!
i also don't like the open flames in the car.. imagine it catching fire. 😔 and the very least find a nonflammable substrate for the stoves to rest on. a stone or metal sheet pan. also, the dog jumped at you thinking you would play with her/him.
I use a Jackery in my Camry. I plug in a couple heated mattress pads at night to stay toasty. That way I'm not running my car for heat all night, and going broke on gas!
To keep warm long term in my car. I removed the door panels and got in between the gaps and put in sound undulation and closed cell foam to help keep the heat in
Amazed by all you travellers videoing your journeys. Makes me feel like I am going along with you and I am definitely enjoying your experiences, and learning so many new things from the comfort of my home. Take care!
You have a cozy setup. I tried making it through this winter in my Astro van in Connecticut. Temps got below zero (Fahrenheit) quite often and I was surviving well until I got Omicron in early February. I was too weak to continue and had to recover at my sister's cottage.
Happy Days! Wintering in the car!! ☃️💙 Does look nice n cozy, but a live flame inside the car while sleeping seems very dangerous. I’m so glad you are enjoying it all so far!
People have live flames in Moorhomes all the time, they're called Gas Cookers , it's not dangerous done what this guys doing numerous times, you just have to be very careful and use your common sense simple really, he's got it nice and cosy happy days❤ what a great Adventure. Thinking of doing a road trip across US and sleeping in my car like this top man.👌😂
I have heard that bubble wrap placed on your windows keeps them from getting like that. Someone tested the idea and it worked, they suggested large bubbles, not the small ones. Just passing it along. Also if you buy hand warmers, the 18 hours ones are great.
Hi the problem with ur heater is its building up carbon monoxide in ur car which is toxic and can/will kill you. You need to find a less fatal alternative. Tc 🙂
The snow makes everything more beautiful snd quiet...loved this....I would buy a Jackery and a heated blanket...the initial investment will save you cash in the end so you dont have to use your gas.
Brilliant video Morts! I enjoyed seeing how you managed through that cold night. Really interesting to see the details of how you did it. Very well done! Keep warm! 🔥
Great video, but you really should think about winter tyres. Don't forget, you can use them all year round as well. I also had concerns for the stove/fumes carbon monoxide etc, but see you've addressed them already. Cheers mate, Phill
I get a lot of great tips on camping in a car by watching your videos, the ceramic gauze on the gas stove is a good example. Perhaps you could do a video sometime on tricks and tips for car camping. I am enjoying your journey but you seem determined to take the hard road, living in a car in winter can't be easy.
You should watch some of those Japanese videos where their camping in their little minivans in the mountains in deep snow. You will learn some of there tricks . They have some fantastic gadgets. I watch three different ones.
So pretty yet so cold. You really are a minimalist, as far as warming comforts. I would think that using a fleece blanket inside your sleeping bag would make you warmer, rather than having that cold material against you. Do you ever start your car to warm up ever so often through the night? Stay safe!
You are a brave guy. I would be terrified. As a parent I have to ask you what your family thinks of this. I would insist relatives in this situation stay with me.
Hi Morts, love your vids, and I know you get asked the same questions all the time-but would you ever do a q&a just on the things like budget, plans,tips, things you’d do differently, things you’ve learnt etc.? I know I’d be interested in how you ended up in a car in Georgia at Christmas 😀😀 All the best mate, stay safe ✌️☘️
Hope you have All-Terrain tires. I use a big lithium power pack and a small electric 12v DC blanket. It's important to heat yourself up internally with hot liquids.
I moved into my car last year (forced to not by choice) in June, an to this current date. I've some how survives through 100 + F weather to our fores fires all through winter now from 14 F
Wow, I thought you were in the state of Georgia ... but they don't get snow there ha ha ha! man that is beautiful. Snow is your insulator and your privacy curtain.
I have a Jackery in my Camry, and plug a couple mattress pads in during the night. I keep warm, and don't have to idle my car all night to get heat. Just don't accidentally leave your Jackery plugged in all night as I did -- and woke up with a dead battery! I also have custom made WeatherTech shades up on all my windows.
I was homeless during winter a very long time ago. No job, no savings, no prospects but I did have an old Ford truck. After two weeks of freezing my butt off sleeping in the truck, being desperate, I went to a former farm employer begging for help. He let me sleep on the back porch with the dog, on a bed the Mrs piled high with quilts, brought me their leftovers from supper. I used his hand tools, it took all day but made about $25 a day. Not bad for 1975. I paid him $10 a week rent. I did everything I could to make a quarter and by spring, I saved enough for an apartment with a roommate. All these years later, I never got rich but never slept in a car again.
Awesome
I guess I don't understand why people end up in such dire straits. My parents came to America with my sister ( my sister was 4 years old). They brought 2 pieces of luggage with them. All they owned were in those 2 pieces of luggage. They had no money. money with them when they arrived. They walked & found an elderly lady with a room for rent. The lady allowed them to stay & pay on pay day. My mom found a job at a cleaners the next day. My Dad found a job as a dishwasher a few days later. My sister went to work with my Mom, who was pregnant with my older brother. When my brother was born, they paid the hospital in cash. They didn't collect free medical care or unemployment. They had me a few years later, then my younger brother. They worked very hard. They ended up paying for each of our college educations, bought us each a new car & gave each of us a down payment for our first homes. We kids helped them learn English & helped them pay bills by helping to spell , so my Mom could write checks. They're amazing. Today, they're enjoying their the fruits of their labor & are retired. Why do people that have all the privilege of being born in America have so much trouble getting ahead? I sincerely have never understood that.
@@lucyterrier7905 ❤
Your comment is amazing, happy for you ..................
I've had some very hard lonely times and lived in my car for many months through winters too...if wasn't for my car I'd have slept rough... I literally had love for my car!! Very lucky I had it!
Bob Hope, Sorry you struggled like that. And thank goodness you had a car to sleep/live in
Sad to hear. Clearly you weren’t like most homeless people because if you were you obviously would’ve sold your car for drug. This is also why you probably overcame it while most do not
is to bad more people dont appreciate the little things we do have 🙂
Same
I hope your more settled now . Xx
Having a warm, dry place to stay and in which to wake up... these are life's true pleasures.
Got that right. Too many are greedy and souless.
So true xxx
True that.
Living out of my truck was the most peaceful time of my life.
So very true!!
I’m very proud of you young man, you remind me when I was young, I’m 54 now carpenter living in my workshop in Mississippi. Life seems to get more difficult every day. Stay strong 💪 and enjoy your life.
The snow looks beautiful when your are safe and warm. I follow the sun! LOL!
I have been living full time in my 25 foot class A motorhome for over 4 years now with my little dog Tinkerbell filming what I see and where I camp for free.
I m living my dream! I beat kidney cancer and chose to sell everything so I could live my dream! Im glad I did!
I would have a hard time in a car but you are young and doing a great job at it! I love the dogs and then birds eating was beautiful! I just found your channel and will be watching more!
Good on ya Deb ya bet it : )
You can always count on the doggos to make you smile!!!! He couldn’t have been happier with your company!!!
It's appropriate that we're watching videos about living in our cars since cars today cost as much as houses did just a few yrs ago.
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Lmao
I don't know if I'd be brave enough to handle such cold weather. Beautiful scenery thanks for posting. Stay safe and warm.
I'm homeless living in my van thank you for making a realistic video. God Bless you
For me summers were always much rougher than winters living out of my car. I dunno I suppose it's just the way I'm built, but I'd take a frigid day over a sweltering day every single time when it comes to living out of a vehicle. Safe travels my friend.
I've slept in some rough circumstances but nothing like what you are experiencing. Truly amazing that you can tolerate the cold to that extent and just accept lifes circumstances without complaint.
I am a woman and, in part, always thought that was a big part of why I had a low likelihood of homelessness. Yet I have lived to see so many women who are homeless.
I’m in California and I’m getting cold every time you open your car door. You are a true trooper. No way could I live like under those conditions.
Of course you could...you do what you have to do.
Glad you're enjoying it. Looks like my definition of hell, but to each his own!
I've been homeless off and on for the last 12 years and I dont know how you stay sane to be honest. It really sucks to work fulltime and not be able to afford housing on a single income. I'm feeling depressed just watching this, it brings back lonely depressed suicidal thoughts that I still try to cope with to this day. I wish you the best man, people dont know how taxing this lifestyle can be on the soul and happiness.
Thanks for your honestly. I feel similar sometimes. Are you from USA??
@@jcbanbury yes Oregon State
Hope this message finds you in better light. Life is a struggle for many. Sad thing is it doesn’t have to be this hard if we would just learn to help each other… Good luck.
Really nice video!!! I have slept in my minivan under similar conditions but no live flame. It is a challenge but it can be done. My secret is fuzzy blankets and fabrics, they retain your heart around you. Fully dressed to be, woolen hat and good socks... the whole layer system. And then O start the engine when I wake up and it only takes a few minutes to make the interior super nice. I actually am too hot inside of my layers sometimes, even in freezing temps.
Thank you for showing the beauty of the snow, the animals... the sounds are muffled by the snow, quite magical actually.
Meant to say "heat around you" darn corrector LOL
I think I watch these as they take me back to the days of my blanket forts in the living room.
Hi Mort a little tip for you spray or rub in with a cloth your car rubber door seals with some wd40 it will stop them sticking in the cold weather keep up the great work regards Johnny
Having a open flame in your car while sleeping is like having a death wish
I'm not sure if someone has mentioned that that black dog was happy and wanted to play. You didn't upset it at all.
The scenery is absolutely superb! what an awesome location! nourishment for the soul!
I have been homeless for 7 years. We have gone from truck with 3 dogs, tent to 93' camper. I don't think I would ever trade these experiences because I have found so much gratitude for some pleasures.
Ugh ..in November I have to msKe a big decision ...but for the life of me dont k ow how I can do it alone with 2 cats and a bunny?
93' camper?
@@furtherahead5867 93 foot or 1993 year AD ????
@@furtherahead5867 typo clearly.
The view crossing the bridge, priceless.
Also, watching you cook with that little fire thingy inside the car made me really anxious.
Couple of things you need. CO detector & hot water bottle. Great location though :)
Hot water bottle is great..
Great vid again mate,I love the simplicity of your setup and it clearly works in all conditions. Looking forward to the next one.Keep smiling and stay safe!
Morts you need a Jackery recharge as driving is much safer than gas. Run a heated blanket or small heater = No fumes
Hi Giselle. Burning gas doesn't emit fumes and is perfectly safe if you keep it well ventilated. The only additional risk over an electric blanket is a fuel leak or me somehow rolling on top of it and setting myself on fire which I'm confident won't happen with this setup. An electric heater or blanket would also consume so much power from the battery I'd probably only get one or maybe two nights per charge, whereas I can keep enough gas in the car to keep me warm for several nights so I can remain off grid much longer. Finally, my gas heater is also a cooking stove... it's important that things have more than one function when living in a small car... a heater or blanket is a lot of space for only a few uses per year... you've got to look at the bigger picture here Giselle but thanks for watching and for the suggestions!
@@mortdog Imagine rolling around while you sleep...sleeping bag lays on stove or maybe flame goes out. Thats a big problem. Get alarms for that please!
i also don't like the open flames in the car.. imagine it catching fire. 😔 and the very least find a nonflammable substrate for the stoves to rest on. a stone or metal sheet pan.
also, the dog jumped at you thinking you would play with her/him.
I use a Jackery in my Camry. I plug in a couple heated mattress pads at night to stay toasty. That way I'm not running my car for heat all night, and going broke on gas!
To keep warm long term in my car. I removed the door panels and got in between the gaps and put in sound undulation and closed cell foam to help keep the heat in
Can you explain exactly how you did that please?
Living in the cold is manageable, living during summer heat in Nevada is a total different ball game.
Absolutely beautiful snowy town you are in. Reminds me of being in Switzerland in winter ❄️ what a great video - keep warm and safe 👍🙏
Amazed by all you travellers videoing your journeys. Makes me feel like I am going along with you and I am definitely enjoying your experiences, and learning so many new things from the comfort of my home. Take care!
Yes 👏👏👏
From London Brixton UK. Wow! Snow is beautiful. Wear more layers. Hot water bottle + a pet dog or cat will keep u snug.
You have a cozy setup. I tried making it through this winter in my Astro van in Connecticut. Temps got below zero (Fahrenheit) quite often and I was surviving well until I got Omicron in early February. I was too weak to continue and had to recover at my sister's cottage.
He wanted to play! Lol
Happy Days!
Wintering in the car!! ☃️💙
Does look nice n cozy, but a live flame inside the car while sleeping seems very dangerous. I’m so glad you are enjoying it all so far!
I'm glad he had his window cracked at least!
That cracked window is well enough.
@@clawhammer704 I don’t think Kathy was talking about suffocating, I think they were concerned about him accidentally starting a fire while sleeping.
Cozy?
People have live flames in Moorhomes all the time, they're called Gas Cookers , it's not dangerous done what this guys doing numerous times, you just have to be very careful and use your common sense simple really, he's got it nice and cosy happy days❤ what a great Adventure. Thinking of doing a road trip across US and sleeping in my car like this top man.👌😂
Great vids. Saw your journey from France via eastern Europe trough turkey and Georgia. Very inspiring. Keep it up!
I found your videos by accident, cool videos ! 😉 I showed one to my wife, we’ve both throughly been enjoying them since. Thank you 🙏
Awe bless you hope you are keeping warm and well. Can't believe your still living in your car but glad cos I am enjoying watching your adventures 😊
Pups not mad, he wants you to play!
O at 8:10! So beautiful! Hot water bottles help my friend believe me. Especially before you get under that blanket. New subscriber.
Your walk around the area was terrific! You have a good sense of curiosity.
🥶Looks so, so cold !! Sending warm thoughts your way.
What a BEAUTIFUL place. As someone who has never seen snow, that place is magical.
Never seen snow? Wow!
@@jcbanbury Come to Darwin, Northern Territory Australia. It's a lesson if nothing else.
I have heard that bubble wrap placed on your windows keeps them from getting like that. Someone tested the idea and it worked, they suggested large bubbles, not the small ones.
Just passing it along. Also if you buy hand warmers, the 18 hours ones are great.
At least he is in his own car 🚗 I definitely wouldn't want to sleep in a shelter
Looks cozy, but watching you move that lit stove around made me nervous.
Hi the problem with ur heater is its building up carbon monoxide in ur car which is toxic and can/will kill you. You need to find a less fatal alternative. Tc 🙂
Thanks for sharing! God bless you in all your endeavors.
Absolutely beautiful little snowy town!
It looks beautiful in the snow ❄
The snow makes everything more beautiful snd quiet...loved this....I would buy a Jackery and a heated blanket...the initial investment will save you cash in the end so you dont have to use your gas.
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Nice to see you enjoying winter snow camping !!
Car looks warm & cozy 💗
Brilliant video Morts! I enjoyed seeing how you managed through that cold night. Really interesting to see the details of how you did it. Very well done! Keep warm! 🔥
Cheers Stephen!
Hand warmers that you shake, putting them inside a double layer of socks and mittens might be an option too. Camping stores should have them.
Or USB rechargeable hand warmers are even better.
Brings back memories. First night you think everybody notices you. Haha. Looking around. I've used a wave 6 heater in an SUV to camp.
So glad you can eat and stay warm. God bless and keep you. New subscriber 😃
Use a lubricant like WD-40 on the rubber gaskets of your doors. They won’t freeze shut on you. Please get a CO2 detector.
Good for you!! Nice and warm and dry!
I’m subscribing. Your smile is so comforting.
The view is just beautiful.. keep warm
Great video, but you really should think about winter tyres. Don't forget, you can use them all year round as well. I also had concerns for the stove/fumes carbon monoxide etc, but see you've addressed them already. Cheers mate, Phill
Wow! It's so beautiful there. Stay well and safe.
Beautiful town. Looks like the past.
You have a lovely calming voice 🙂
Watching this while drinking a hot cup of tea, snowed in for two days in Dallas Texas. Stay safe my friend.
I get a lot of great tips on camping in a car by watching your videos, the ceramic gauze on the gas stove is a good example. Perhaps you could do a video sometime on tricks and tips for car camping. I am enjoying your journey but you seem determined to take the hard road, living in a car in winter can't be easy.
The snow is so beautiful
Love your calm positive attitude. V inspiring
You captured some amazingly beautiful footage 👌
Very interesting video. I really enjoyed it so thank you.
Gorgeous place, you are a brave guy
Dog was happy because you scratched his bootsie! He wanted to play some more!!😍😍
Such a beautiful area
I enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing and ALWAYS STAY SAFE
Love your videos!
stunning view
You should watch some of those Japanese videos where their camping in their little minivans in the mountains in deep snow. You will learn some of there tricks . They have some fantastic gadgets. I watch three different ones.
What are they called please.
@@traceyandgbabiessigning8717 K-Camper Coupy , Small Base Camp , Van Trip Life
Rally relaxing video.
If anyone wonders how much fun this is you can try it out by sitting in your car in your driveway. Condensation is a treat.
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No way would this work anyway. The first inconvenience you experience will send you inside to your comforts. 😊
Beautiful town. Would be especially nice if you let us know where you are so we can mark it as a place we'd want to visit sometime.
Beautiful scenery
So pretty yet so cold. You really are a minimalist, as far as warming comforts. I would think that using a fleece blanket inside your sleeping bag would make you warmer, rather than having that cold material against you. Do you ever start your car to warm up ever so often through the night? Stay safe!
You are a brave guy. I would be terrified. As a parent I have to ask you what your family thinks of this. I would insist relatives in this situation stay with me.
Another car dweller! Sweet video. Nice to see others doing this
I went through it for 4 .5 years!!!... With a job!!!.... I think back...and I can't believe I did it!!!
You want to get a diesel heater to keep warm don't use gas dangerous to your health
Hi Morts, love your vids, and I know you get asked the same questions all the time-but would you ever do a q&a just on the things like budget, plans,tips, things you’d do differently, things you’ve learnt etc.? I know I’d be interested in how you ended up in a car in Georgia at Christmas 😀😀
All the best mate, stay safe ✌️☘️
yes at some point, thanks for watching!
@@mortdog where were u mort ?
That is like a winter wonderland! I live in South Carolina. It’s consider cold here if it’s in the 50’s F. Enjoyed your video!
I live in NC your right.
Perhaps a diesel heater would be the safest and cheap to run, I'm going to fit one as soon as it arrives fab vid anyway. 😊🤔😃👍
I often watch this new vantour which is funny. I hope you are always healthy, friend😂
Blessings to you and be safe
Hope you have All-Terrain tires.
I use a big lithium power pack and a small electric 12v DC blanket.
It's important to heat yourself up internally with hot liquids.
Stay safe and warm! x
Great video
That looks cosy and warm
I moved into my car last year (forced to not by choice) in June, an to this current date. I've some how survives through 100 + F weather to our fores fires all through winter now from 14 F
Beautiful dog! I'm a dog owner myself. Best creatures on the planet in my opinion.
Good video keep them coming 😀 👌
Wow, I thought you were in the state of Georgia ... but they don't get snow there ha ha ha! man that is beautiful. Snow is your insulator and your privacy curtain.
Beautiful videography. Stay safe.
I have a Jackery in my Camry, and plug a couple mattress pads in during the night. I keep warm, and don't have to idle my car all night to get heat. Just don't accidentally leave your Jackery plugged in all night as I did -- and woke up with a dead battery! I also have custom made WeatherTech shades up on all my windows.