Just a piece of advice for anybody living in their car. If you ever get questioned by law enforcement you tell them that you're on a camping trip which technically is not lying because you are permanently camping in your car but you never admit to the fact that you are living in your car. A lot of states and areas have made living in your car illegal now. You need to have a resident address which is hard to do if you don't have a resident. For this I would suggest either getting mail at a friend's a relative's house or if that is not an option pay the extra money to get a personal mailbox which is different than a PO box. Personal mailboxes can receive mail that PO boxes can't. Get it before you hit the road or have a friend's address that you can use as a backup for a personal mailbox. Also it might be a good idea to get a storage unit even if it's just a closet one for extra supplies you need to store close to where you will be based out of. The other thing about having a closet storage unit is you can use it in an emergency situation with the door closed and you inside to take a bird bath when gyms are closed. I was in my car for four and a half years and would just go into my storage unit pull the door down from the inside and take a quick bird bath using two buckets of water that were the size of ice buckets for motel 6. It only took 5 minutes to get clean and I had the privacy I needed in my storage unit. I was also able to keep extra supplies I needed and put my dirty clothes and a hamper in the storage unit and kept my clean clothes in there as well. I was also able to keep extra supplies of non-perishable food in a tote in my storage unit. Just an idea.
If you’re doing it in Los Angeles there’s nothing to worry about with police. You’re not doing anything illegal in Los Angeles and some people may try to call police on you. I sleep in my jeep since 2017 and it’s happened to me and I waited until they got there and talked to them. They told me you can be parked in a residential area for 3 days without moving if you want to.
@@Boc3phu5'm 60 and never thought it would come to this. If we stand up, they just microwave u,; the weaponry against targeted groups or individuals has gotten crazy
Hello. Just adding my 2 cents. I have lived in my car several times in the past 5 years. About to move into my car again today. Just a tip for car toileting. I use vinegar to rinse out urine containers after each use and leave the lid off to let it air dry, helps keeps smells down. Also, as far as #2 you can use a garbage bag. Just squat like you would using the bathroom in the woods. Tie up the bag and drop it in the trash when you fill up on gas. As far as bathing, I keep a small wash basin, shower gel and rags. Use a tea kettle that plugs into the cigarette lighter to heat water. Wet rags hang to dry before putting in laundry bag.
@LaTanya R yeah sorry I'm not shitting in a bag lbs gas stations, hotels, gyms, fast food restaurants, grocery stores, truck/rest stops, etc. So many options but ig to each their own🤷🏾♀️
You amongst other people have inspired me so much! I moved out of my apartment yesterday and I officially am living out of my SUV. Just need the gym membership and the solar power station. But I am so excited on this new journey!! Love to see my solo melanated queens out here being bad asses! Hope to see you on the road girl!
I've been living in my Jeep for the last 2 weeks so I can relate to you. We might see each other on the road at some point. It's a beautiful journey. 😃🙌🏾
You can use a bed pan for number 2. Fill it with a bag and horse pellets, or you can use cat litter or wood chippings. Takes care of the smell and absorbs. You can toss the bag at a proper location. The bed pan fits on your car seat and you can sit on it like you would a standard toilet.
I like to keep a 3 gal plastic bucket with a spin-off lid. It's compact, actually nice to sit on, and the lid keeps everything sealed. A plastic bag liner is best, but not necessary.
I've lived in my car twice, first time I actually lasted 6 months but spent a lot of time visiting family. Second time I lasted only a month. Both times I went back into a rental and immediately regretted it. I just lay around on the couch and eat. So.... I'm giving notice and if the landlord agrees I'm leaving and will be in my car at the end of this month. Last time my trunk was not organized at all. If I can downsize a little bit more and organize better I feel it will be much easier going forward. 💯❤🚘
oouu!! Im excited for you to get back on the road!! I do a lot of sitting and eating as well when I’m at my house so I completely understand where ur coming from! Best of luck!!! Safe travels🫶🏽💕
Owee it really hit home when you said lay around and eat all day. I just got my first apartment this past spring and I’m over it. It’s depressing and expensive as hell
Spiritual warfare !!! This world has gotten SO out of control... possibly, we are gonna be glad we have learned to survive this way in our lifetime...AND Because the government is making it IMPOSSIBLE to afford rents & deposits and utilities !! And they are to busy helping other countries with OUR tax $ to help their own citizens !!! It's a SHAME !!! Stay safe my friends!! ❤❤
Because we are all being controlled by a force and this is the next step for some people. I would rather my self respect and peace in a car than the horrors of anxiety in a mansion but there is never a guarantee to cause and effect
I lived in my 2015 Altima for 2 years. First big things I bought when I had the funds were my power station, solar panel, cheap roof rack, and a water pitcher with filter(I'd fill up when staying at a camp ground at the edge of town or fountains at parks and whatnot.) Just knowing I had water and power made it really start to feel like home. Love your energy. Stay safe. Stay warm. Have a good one.
@@Jou204 I'm in Cali and the water where I usually fill is somewhat chalky and metallic in flavor from the aqueducts and local pipes, so for my tastes the Pur water filter pitcher has been great. It's around $15-20 for a 3 pack of filters that'll last around 3 months each. Depending where you're at in the country, you can find out what are the common contaminants and then buy a filter that fits those needs. Gravity fed filters work best as they simulate how natural water filters through the earth on a smaller scale. Those water bottle ones try to mimic it but don't work as well because they rush the water through.
Hello young lady, I'm late to your car life videos. I would like to suggest you get all your passenger windows and rear window tinted with regular window tint. Not limousine tint, and with your window covers you would be less visible sleeping in your vehicle. I'm very proud of you, be safe young lady.
Just a gardener's note: _very_ fresh pee that is light in color can be good for plants - safer to spread it out a bit so as to minimize the risk of nitrogen burn. Pee that has sat a while turns into ammonia and can burn or even kill plants. There are a few gardeners who use their own fresh urine in their gardens - so that is an option for getting rid of it. The longer it sits, the more it smells because of it turning into ammonia.
That might seem like a good idea if you have an actual roof over your head, but unless someone living in a vehicle does the world a gardening service by spreading their urine along the roadside wildflowers, how realistic is it to have live plants to care for in a small confined space such as that of a vehicle. It not very likely that car-camping folk would have plants.
@@genkiferal7178 well again if someone had an actual home with a garden it might be useful information but not as it pertains to the video content i.e. "living in a vehicle".....so............
I'm 67, I'm slowly converting my 2004 SUV. I hv a little dog and we'll be hitting the road together. I follow alot of Nomads getting ideas, etc. I found you and I LIKED & SUBSCRIBED. My great grandbabies (5 & 8) LOVE to watch you too. God bless your travels. We are going to marathon more of your videos.
Very informative. I slept in my car for 6 months and felt like I had more of a life than when I was living in a house. Would be nice to know how you keep cool in the summer. I just subscribed to your channel. Stay Safe!
From someone who has lived in a van over year I actually learnt something. Great tips! I had no idea you could get a rice cooker with such a low voltage.
I try to sleep places where there are some cars parked. However I’m working on getting my windows tinted. Try to not make it look like you live in your car!
I have a luggable loo in the back of my Camry. If I absolutely HAVE to go number 2 (and restrooms aren't open until 6 AM these days), I put a plastic trash can in the loo, then I tie it up thoroughly and dump it in a trash can. I have custom Weather Tech shades on my windows, so I have total privacy. I've learned a lot in my 14 months on the road!
Do you have a link for your shades? I went to the website and when I put my make and model I only had the option to get a shade for the front but not the front and backseat ones.
After my last 2 week camping trip, the pee bottle was testing my sanity. 😩 I ordered a tiny portable toilet as soon as I got back home. It’s just a bin and thick trash bag with solidifying gel, but it seems so much more luxurious if you have the room for it.
Get wipes, a tub with a lid, to do your no2. Put a plastic bag in the tub, line it with a nappy in the tub and do your business. Dispose as you would general waste in a bin. You need a emergency no2 toilet. Best to have something then not. I part-time car camp and don't just rely on public toilets. As a woman you sometimes need a bucket to sort yourself out in a emergency and for safety at night. I like your wee system it is smart. Good on Mum for getting a Jackery because they are not cheap. Wish my beautiful mum was still alive. I am slowly adapting to life without her and got into part-time car camping around work and life. I love it, but do have a base. You definitely need a Solar panel next, it is a must, but get a compatible one, cheaper and works just fine without the price tag Jackery charge. I did and works fine plus waterproof, unlike the Jackery version solar panel which is not. Solo female part-time camper. It is good to see more of our culture doing this out of choice. Stay safe and blessed. 🇬🇧
Put the bags in the bucket first! There are good toilet seats at dollar stores that you put on the bucket, and voila! Ever have to do the sitting down pee pee dance in your car while you’re trying to find a place to go? Have that shewee and a container, toilet paper, wet wipes - and you’re good to go anywhere you want. Pull over and do it.
Great tips. As a former trucker I had to learn to get used to peeing in the truck. Lol! As far as showering, I had a gym membership and when Covid hit, the gyms closed. So, when I decided to get my skoolie last year, one of the things that was important for me was a full bathroom. Before trucking, I lived in my car, so I've had my share of road life experiences. Glad to see you making sense of your journey in a way that makes it sustainable for you. 😀❤️
As a travel nurse now retired, one thing I learned the hard way is that I needed one of those battery chargers for my car. Help is not always available when you live or work from your car. They come with usb and dc chargers too. Mine can hold a good charge, even after I use it to charge my car battery a couple of times. Yes, I also maintain my car, but those mishaps happen to the best preppers sometimes. You can recharge from your Jackery on the go while your Jackery charges too. I want to do more longer camping trips since I enjoy the traveling and outdoors. I am preparing my minivan to start in the spring. Enjoy and be safe!
Very good video. I go car camping a lot and got that rice cooker per your suggestion. It really does work with the Jackery 240. This is so awesome! I can now just heat water for my coffee in the morning with it rather than going outside and about catching myself on fire with the Coleman while still half asleep. Game changer for sure! Hope you’re doing well.
H! thanks for all your tips. I'll only be doing this p/t like 4 days per week probably for next 1 1/2 yrs tho. I'm really scared tbh. I have a 2 door tiny tiny car and I am 53. Never thought I'd be in such a predicament but I was renting a townhouse with several people 2 blks from work. now they are selling so I have 30 days left here not good enough credit and cannot afford to live alone quite yet. still paying off a bunch of stuff so it's a blessing getting different tips from all of the car living women out here. God Bless you & stay safe. Thanks for this video. look forward to your others
You can do this, try to make yourself as safe& comfortable as possible-Keep a routine..Work, eat, walk, library, brush ur teeth- Whatever- it starts to feel "normal" Also u might want to look into slightly larger vehicle, mini van, suv, bigger car etc if u can swing it.I was little bit apprehensive when I was forced to live in pickup but grew to really like it
@@davidkeith7087 Thanks David. Yes I am a creature of habit & as I had a "routine" at home, I will figure the best routine I can swing this way out of a car eventually too. I just got to keep my head up & thank the good Lord for what I do have. Thanks again
I'm so sorry love have you ever considered a camper that's what I'm gonna do once I save up enough to get one. Rent & utilities have just gotten outrageous & a lot can't pay & I planed to do this once I retire anyway. I'll just be doing it a bit sooner I just love the freedom that comes with having minimal shit to worry about I've never liked a lot of stuff & large spaces it's more to clean. A camper or tiny home is a dream to me. Good luck love🥰.
0:54 - for number two emergencies, a dollar tree trash can with multiple bags in there. They won’t hold your weight so you better be faithful on leg days so your hover-game is strong. 😂
This lady jhanae points out a lot if your in the situation, one thing I will say is always have a positive mindset and always focus on goals, struggle through hard ship and always realize what is and what is the next day and keep it positive and focused if your temporary in a similar situation the more you think of achieving your goal your more then likely will reach it, just little patience and perceiver through the rough times
I have been taking long road trips for years now and since I have gotten older, my health isn't that great, so I have to stop more frequently. So this past summer I decided to stop at campgrounds in between each state, (I visited six on this journey and traveled through nine) and found it was a lifesaver. The most I paid was $70 because I wanted to camp out in their covered wagon and I loved it. I could have just camped on the ground for only $10 with access to the bathroom and shower. The next campground only cost $35 with a bathroom and shower. It was a fun campground with lots of activities like fishing, canoeing, and hiking. But I also like your idea of having a gym membership and will probably purchase one because the downside of the campground is finding one on your route that is reasonable in pricing.
Lil ma get you large coffee can and small bags, cat litter for smell. Poop discard small bag. Safe travels im getting ready to take on car living myself to save on expenses.
First mistake of living in a car, people always piss in a bottle, which is fine, but they never know how to dispose of it properly. I've seen people dump it every morning when they leave their parking spot, right on asphalt to get heated up by the sun. It's disgusting, especially when there's foot traffic and restaurants in that area. Complete disregard for everyone else's health. I've been guilty of it myself starting out. The Best way I found to dispose of it, is Find a Port a potty in your area, there's always one in a city somewhere. That's the best spot to dump your urine. If you can't find one, then make sure the container you piss in has a tight lid that screws on, like a Gatorade bottle, because you'll have to just throw the whole bottle away. They need to make more public showers and bathrooms in cities for travelers and more important, the people that need those resources. It's tough living in a car. But it's necessary for some. Good luck to you girl.
F*ck no don't do that either you contaminate the ground, you can get a ticket for that, and that's disgusting it still smells and is unsanitary to the public to have your urine on public grounds. Just throw the Gatorade bottle of piss away or dump pee in a porta potty, that's always better than dumping urine out anywhere
For ppl living in a car, u can always get a paint bucket or old green pickle bucket and line it with a trash bag So u can poop and pee in the back seat of ur car. U just pull the seats all the way up and do ur business. Upon completion u just take the bag out and tie it up and dispose of it. Just be sure to have ur wipes and Clorox to disinfect and put the bucket in the truck until next time. It's comfortable .
I started boon-docking to save on hotels when I go to the beach since its a good distance from where I live and have freedom from reservation schedules, and I really like it for that! As I stayed into the 4th overnight straight in a row one trip, I saw how power supply was important, being able to warm food up and keep it cold was a challenge too. Though, I dont believe any of these things would make me want to be in a hotel instead😀. I like not dragging, umpacking/packing my stuff into and out of a hotel, by a certain time. Since Im beaching, I have the lake and some beaches have showers. But if no swimming, not sure if id do a truck stop. That is a concern. A campground, but back to reservations depending on when and where. And costs. I like dilute vinegar (1 part water 1 part vinegar, or add more water, whatever you like) in a bottle or spay bottle or on a washcloth then wipe down the whole body, and then a wipe a clean water washcloth over body but dont have to rinse vinegar off. Feels smooth like a shower. Its good for underarms and the lower pH is good for the private parts(it may sting a bit😀). Baby wipes are popular but I feel they leave a residue. I will use them on my feet though before bed. Best to you.❤
Jhane! Thanks for sharing. I live out of my Subaru in New England, I have a few of the same items/strategies you have. I pee into empty coffee cups while in my car but the funnel tho is genius! 😁 I love it. I only have 29 subscribers on my channel but I’m still uploading ☺️
A very simple toilet I keep in our car is a 3-1/2 gallon bucket fitted with a screw-in lid. The screw-in lid is leakproof and airtight so there's no smell. Inside is a very simple urine-diverter ----- an empty detergent wide-mouth jar pushed up against the front inside wall of the bucket . An ordinary plastic bag for the solids goes inside the bucket behind the wide-mouth jar. To make a comfortable seat just buy a pool noodle at the dollar store and cut into lengths that will fit each side of the bucket rim; then cut each of the 2 pieces of pool noodle along one side lengthwise so it can fit over the rim of the bucket. Simple & easy clean-up: the jar can just be poured out in the bushes somewhere, and the plastic bag can be tied off and dumped with the other trash.
I cover all the windows. @@t.terrell7037 when the car is stopped. That's the most comfortable. But if the car is moving (my husband is driving of course, not me) it's a bit more complicated. I crawl into the back and use the back of the front passenger seat for one "wall" and arrange the folding front window screen to make 2 more "walls" and hang a scarf across the side window as the 4th "wall". But each car is different, naturally. We have a Sienna mini van and took out the back seats.
After having all sorts of fancy buckets, I just use a plastic folgers container with a lid. Bought stuff that is like pool noodle foam but tiny- to cover small pipes. This goes on the rim for a comfier sit. Use only for peeing but could be # 2 in an emergency. Then I think I'd just toss it. I clean mine out really well and then air dry thoroughly. Keep the tp and foamy seat inside for handy storage. Works great and so simple. And low- which you need in a vehicle. We have a van. Car would be a lot harder. Guess squatting in back seat well?
Thank you for all the positive energy and good advice. It seems really sad to me when I see all these videos in car life. Everyone deserves to have a home to get back to after all the challenges of the day. Be safe!
Thank you so much!! It helped alot esp the Jackory part. I thought I would need a much larger one. You are delightful and very clear. Love your show. I am 74 and just starting out.
I just want to take the time to tell you a big Thank you for suggesting to use a gym membership to use their showers. I had a gym membership and never used it until recently. That is a smart idea.
Many of the Walmart staff charge their cell phones on their breaks by the benches located next to the front doors of Walmart. It seems most Walmarts have at least one AC outlet outside. And you can Walmart's and the library's free WiFi after hours by parking as close as possible - after hours (if they are closed), you can use the handcap parking. Some McDonalds also have free WiFi.
@@pouglwaw5932most towns have a Wi-Fi hot spot for emergencies, such as storms, hurricanes etc where the towns lose power. Look for a town hall, library, fire station to be used by everyday people.
I really love RUclipsrs like you who are putting this lifestyle out there and being open & honest with people. I’ve been sleeping in my jeep in LA since 2017 when I went from Lyft to Postmates and realized that I could! I do wish I could message you and it would be great to be around more people who lived like this. I said this on another girls channel and here came the jealous dude saying “bro she’s not going to meet up with you” 😄 I wonder if the same will happen here? Either way I will keep following your YT journey and I hope you stay blessed ‼️🌹🌹👍🏾
Go to the library to recharge it. That's what I do. My generator is solar but it takes to long to charge that way, hence the library. It's a yeti. I got it a couple of years ago as a Christmas present. #carlifeexpeience
♡♡♡ Great, realistic advice! Tysm! I'm trying my best to plan 2 months before my lease ends, a decent set up/routine as I need to definitely protect my mental health. I'm choosing to not resign my lease do to just not being able to afford it tbh + id love to actually save up for an actual camper. so it's been nerve-wracking trying to figure out how to acquire everything I need with little funds but I'm excited to be able to be rent-free & finally have money to save n pay off debt. ♡♡♡
This is exactly where I am. My income is below my rent ad im says falling behind. I’m not resigning a lease. I need to cut costs to more forward so I can save for my future. I can get out of debt, save for the future.. and eventually invest in real estate!
This is day 2 of me living in my Jeep. I appreciate this video alot and I'm definitely taking in information from this video. Now I'm gonna subscribe. 😃🤞🏾
@@CariBarbour UPDATE: I was helped by housing authority in my area and I'm no longer sleeping in my car. They put me in a hotel for 2 months. I'm so grateful. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Hi !!! in regards to bathroom situation you can buy a pop up tent and use a bucket with a trash bag and you can throw it in the trash ,i saw someone else do that.
New subscriber here. You are a doll and you definitely made me laugh. I can tell you are creative and artistic with a kind heart. Can’t wait to watch your other videos and follow your journey.
THE ONE MAIN THING I RECOMMEND IS THAT YOU GET YOUR WINDOWS TENTED AS DARK AS YOU CAN SAFELY OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE THAT WAY IN MOST CASES WHEN SOMEONE PULLS UP BESIDE YOU THEY'RE MOST LIKELY NOT TO KNOW YOU'RE IN THE CAR...ALSO HOPEFULLY YOU HAVE A PANIC BUTTON ON YOUR KEY FOB THAT YOU CAN PRESS TO ALERT PPL IF SOMEONE TAMPERS WITH YOUR VEHICLE...GOOD LUCK BE SAFE.😊
Great suggestions. I am a 66 year old woman in the car life trying to save up enough money to buy a decent running van to convert or a small shuttle. You are a very courageous and remarkable young woman. I suggest that for going number two, you get a small bucket with the lid like a luggable loo put a trash bag liner in it go to tractor supply and get pellets for like animal bedding like horse bedding they're very absorbent they cut down odor you put that in the bucket you know when you use it. You can dump it every day just like you would a baby's disposable diaper tie that puffy up and just throw it in a trash can at a park at a gas station wherever. Where I live it is also very very cold and damp and I do travel around a little bit but because I have children and grandchildren I predominantly stay in a in close proximity to them. I am getting a zero degree sleeping bag for the winter. It is absolutely necessary where I live right now it is July 5th and our high is 62° and it's currently raining as it has been for the last 3 days
I am 66 too, and am going to 'live' in my car soon. On only my State Pension I cannot afford the conventional life - Rents, Utilities etc: have become unaffordable (I'm English, in UK) I am a little worried about safety, but will be careful. I can hardly wait to be unshackled from money grabbing institutions. Good luck to us all ♡
@@suzyc7454 I'm 73, in the US, on the road with only my pension. It works just fine money-wise. My mini-camper is self-contained and comfy, so the main expenses are gasoline and food. I like cooking on my gas-burner [noodle and rice dishes, mostly]. Eating in Cafes would run me broke in no time. I do have a built-in toilet, but don't actually use it. I line it with plastic bags then throw them away with the trash, the same as with baby diapers. It keeps my tank clean plus no dumping fees. Blessings to you with your new adventure.
When I lived in my minivan, I used a five gallon bucket with a lid and plastic trash bag to line it to pee and poop in. You can use kitty litter if you want. I'd just dump it in a large trash can every morning.
I shower at work or truck stop.. but I will get a membership and the ONLY exercise I do is the elbow bend..z every time my elbow bends… my mouth drops open
Praying for you. May God keep you covered, protected, surrounding you with angels of protection, Grace, Mercy and peace. And provide you with everything you need, more than you need. 🙏😇💖🌹🌞🌈🙏
We all need to escape the rent-trap. My little '84 camper has everything I need and has a coziness that rentals lack. I'm spending my $1,200. per month, not some landlord.
I have chosen to live in my 2002 Acura tl, since I was in a very unfavorable living situation. I finally had enough, so I left. That was yesterday, I’m 19, I have a job and I already had plans to move into my own place with my boyfriend. So I should only have to stay in my car for a few months, if it’s longer than oh well. I can already tell that not only am I taking better care of myself, (I’ve always hated brushing my teeth, until now for some reason) but I also feel happier that I’m not having to live under someone’s rules. (Some background on why I’m not living with my boyfriend rn: he’s living with his dad, he’s 21, and his dad is against me even going into my boyfriends room EVEN IF my boyfriend is not in his room. So I obviously can’t live with him. His dad does like me but ig he’s just really weird) but anyways. To get myself prepared I went to Walmart and got 2 big storage bins for my clothes and one for clothes and other possessions that I hold dear. (I.E. photo albums, religious items etc.) and then I got a 4 pack of small storage bins for food, medicine and a quick place to find my underwear, bras and socks. I also stocked up on water, imperishable foods, and basic hygienic stuff. I have a planet fitness black card membership so if I ever need a bathroom to shower I can go there, and I can also go to sheetz to relieve myself if the gym is closed. Thankfully I can in fact do my laundry at my boyfriends, so that won’t be a hurdle I need to work through. I am lucky enough to be able to leave my leopard gecko and my cat under my boyfriends watch, while I do take care of them myself, at least ik they’ll always be safe. My uncle has property that has fields and is a little ways away from the highway and I have his permission to be in his property at any time, so I’ll always have a safe spot to sleep. I am very blessed for this to be a self made decision and not a circumstance that has befallen me. I should be starting school in august, I am trying to become and LPN, I am currently a CNA, so it’ll be a big step up for me if I can achieve this. Me and my boyfriend will be saving as much money as we can so we can get a place together. I love him so much and I thankful that he’s sticking around through this whole situation, and is being really supportive. We’ve been together 2 years (our anniversary is June 1st, 2021) and I believe he loves me very much to be doing all of this for me and to actually be so supportive to me. Ik he plans on getting engaged soon, so I hope everything works out! I’ll give you guys updated on what’s what, and if someone actually made it this far into my comment, just know everything will be okay! Keep moving, don’t stay in one area for too long, and don’t be discouraged. Everything happens for a reason! I hope you have safe travels my friend! 💕
When I lived in my car I was going to school and I worked at my my college and I had a membership to the YMCA so basically when I did have to use the bathroom I did have a water bottle or whatnot but usually I had access to a 24-hour bathroom
I’m with you on the urine! Lol. I drink tons more water now after seeing the color of it each time I use a bottle. Good grief. You’re adorable! Keep up the good work!
Ahhh!! Yes girl! Love it I'm new at car life myself and I love it! I have the same exact jackery! This thing works great!! Also have the gym membership planet fitness for showers and use the same tip to using the restroom! but I use a cup and a bottle of burger king cups are the best as well 😂 I know but there massive and just throw them away after or recycle them hehe would definitely recommend a solar panel and tinting your windows and a screen net so you can keep down your windows at night to keep the air circulating and keep cool! I recommend a solar panel like
Something worth having is a Halo Bolt. It's a power bank and car jumpstarter with an AC outlet and usb ports. If you don't have AAA it's a must but even if you do it can totally save you if they're not available/you don't have cell service and your car has a dead battery. I use it the way you use your Jackery and it charges from the car dc adapter port.
there are a couple of brands of car-chargers that do almost what the Jackery does, but at a much better price - and can be used with some solar panels that have USB ports.
Strong hold zip lock bag inside the cup with a rubber band to hold it in place around the rim , so when ur done u take it out of the cup, seal the bag , and throw it away . I haven't tried this yet , but I'm going to get some today 😊 I hope I works . Thank you for all your info .
Hi I am new to your channel and think it's great! I have so often thought of hitting the road and traveling several states in my SUV. I'll be 67 next month and want to start this journey as I am retired and don't need to be on a 9-5 job any more. I will go back to watch some of your previous videos to find out ( if they exist) the things I need to do to keep maintenance on my vehicle, (I've had AAA for many years as well) and what other situations I should look out for. I am inspired by your sense of adventure and applaud you!! Thank you for these videos.
I found a mini-waffle maker at Walmart to use with my camper battery pak. It uses so little power, I can make a stack or two of little waffles and a double-espresso coffee without draining the battery to half.
I wished I would have found you months back, I was living out of my van. I now just bought my first camper trailer and found a lot to put it on but, several things you talked about are very helpful!!!
I'm a newbie 40 yo love watching travelers Love X Light 💜✨️ May your viewers/sub increase...your energy and humor is refreshing gives me Issa Rae vibes
Hey I’ve been thinking about doing this I have a Chevy spark I’m planning on taking out the front and back seats for room. I’m planning on building my bed out of dollar store Jenga blocks. (I know it sounds crazy but they are light weight and durable and I built a stool with them and with only wood glue and a little metal it holds 160 pounds.) I’m also looking into mini camping stoves for the heat and cooking. I was planning on using either wood I find or the dollars store jenga blocks as a backup fuel source. I’d love to share some ideas and connect. If you know a little electrical you can use a potato for a light bulb for about 8 hours and then cook it. 😁 1950 science fair project!!!!
I paid $4,000. for my old mini-motorhome, but it has a stand-up bathroom with a shower. It's tight in there and I don't use the showerhead, but I love dipping and pouring warm water over my head just like everyone does in Asia. Those "solar generator" battery paks are great- I recommend getting at least a 400-watt one. Mine is 1200-watt and can run almost anything.
I'm about to be homeless in the southwest. I'll stay at the BLM lands and I have a campground membership, but I'll have to do some urban camping as well. Wish me luck!
You gotta get those affiliate links in your description to make some cash from your vlog. You would be amazed how many people will click the links to buy these products. Stay safe.
Hi, I'm getting divorced soon and will be moving in my car, I'm going to visit family for awhile than be on my own.. I'm scared but you give me hope it will be ok. Thank you for the information.
New-found freedom can be fearsome- ask any caged bird who sees that the cage door is open. You'll enjoy the freedom of the road. Make it an adventure. I do, for sure.
Horse pellets bought at a feedstore absorbent and if pine scented. No smell. They do expand. Farmers use them in horse stalls to absorb urine and not stink.
I live in my suv and I've come across other OTR residents but never seen one as cute and pretty as you are! You have awesome energy and hope you have safe travels and a great summer!✌🏾
Amazon has female urinal funnels as well. I found them while looking up camping gear. Amazon also has portable showers and shower stalls "for camping." 😉
I have a few low wide jars from Calm magnesium powder for pee, so I don't have to open a used one. I don't like to venture out of the car at night at rest or truck stops, and I'm old, so two times at night is normal and I'm afraid of spilling, so single use vessels are better for my sanity. Small enough to bring into a bathroom in the morning to dump and rinse. Rinse with a little mouthwash. I have a sturdy plastic coffee can double lined with scented wastebasket plastic bags for poop. Aldi bathroom wipes to clean up. Then throw in the trash.
You can buy little packets that gels the pee to put in your lined can or bucket, which I believe also handles the odor. If you have to use the in-car solution every night, that might get pricey over time, but for the occasional need, that's what I opt for. At my local Walmart they sell 2 gallon buckets with snap on lids for $2 at the bakery. I was thinking of carrying one of those, lining it with a bag, pour some pee/poo powder in ahead of time just in case, and not worry about a funnel. (If I can't hit that, I got no business doing my business in a car. 🤣) You just close it at the top with a twist tie when done, snap on the lid, tuck away, and then dispose the bag in the morning, which will be solid gel. A large coffee can would work, too. Hey, this one lady shared she puts a puppy pad under her pee container in case... pretty smart! I also ordered a collapsable potty and a pop up privacy tent. Good to have when you can afford it or have room to carry more items. You put a bag in it, snap the seat on, and pour some poo powder in the bag before engaging. Zip tie the bag when you're done and toss in the nearest dumpster. The gel takes care of the liquid waste and odors, or you can throw cedar pet bedding flakes on top, but that's extra stuff to carry. So many solutions. Just do what works best for you!
I have done some minor car life and about to get back into it again. You got some helpful advice. I got a older car so I will have to later look for things that are capable with old car rather then a new one. It's going to help me save more in order to get the money I need for the country I plan to live my dreams at. It like if I don't get it done I won't be happy with the life I have. I got steps I need to tske to have me standing of my feet financially there as well when it comes to employment. A man isn't a solution for me. I love my single life so much. If you know of a place where you can buy a small cooker or grill to go inside a 2005 Malibu then let me know until i get to where I plan to libe happy and for good being that im the single woman that i am. Thank you kindly 🙏
I highly recommend the small 12V chest refrigerators. They keep things cold using only 40 watts. Turn the temp down and you've got a freezer. I use mine as a freezer, make ice cubes, and add the cubes to my cheap icebox to make a refrigerator. No need to buy 2 appliances.
Just a piece of advice for anybody living in their car. If you ever get questioned by law enforcement you tell them that you're on a camping trip which technically is not lying because you are permanently camping in your car but you never admit to the fact that you are living in your car. A lot of states and areas have made living in your car illegal now. You need to have a resident address which is hard to do if you don't have a resident. For this I would suggest either getting mail at a friend's a relative's house or if that is not an option pay the extra money to get a personal mailbox which is different than a PO box. Personal mailboxes can receive mail that PO boxes can't. Get it before you hit the road or have a friend's address that you can use as a backup for a personal mailbox. Also it might be a good idea to get a storage unit even if it's just a closet one for extra supplies you need to store close to where you will be based out of. The other thing about having a closet storage unit is you can use it in an emergency situation with the door closed and you inside to take a bird bath when gyms are closed. I was in my car for four and a half years and would just go into my storage unit pull the door down from the inside and take a quick bird bath using two buckets of water that were the size of ice buckets for motel 6. It only took 5 minutes to get clean and I had the privacy I needed in my storage unit. I was also able to keep extra supplies I needed and put my dirty clothes and a hamper in the storage unit and kept my clean clothes in there as well. I was also able to keep extra supplies of non-perishable food in a tote in my storage unit. Just an idea.
Everything I’m doing. When I don’t have money for a hotel. I have a gym membership that I need to use more often especially for a shower.
If you’re doing it in Los Angeles there’s nothing to worry about with police. You’re not doing anything illegal in Los Angeles and some people may try to call police on you. I sleep in my jeep since 2017 and it’s happened to me and I waited until they got there and talked to them. They told me you can be parked in a residential area for 3 days without moving if you want to.
I used the shower at the gym at ymca got a low income family membership for $1
Good advice, thanks!
thx this helps :-)
You know society is collapsing when so many can use this kinda information. Good luck to everyone
I agree the youth should not live like this you guys need to stand up
Yup. The real new normal. We’re gonna own nothing and be happy.
@@Boc3phu5it’s too late. We didn’t start the fire, it’s been always burning since the world’s been turning.
@@Boc3phu5'm 60 and never thought it would come to this. If we stand up, they just microwave u,; the weaponry against targeted groups or individuals has gotten crazy
@@Boc3phu5stand up? To what? I’m living in my car so I can pay off all my debt wiithout paying $1400, water, electricity etc for a 1 bedroom apt…
Hello. Just adding my 2 cents. I have lived in my car several times in the past 5 years. About to move into my car again today. Just a tip for car toileting. I use vinegar to rinse out urine containers after each use and leave the lid off to let it air dry, helps keeps smells down. Also, as far as #2 you can use a garbage bag. Just squat like you would using the bathroom in the woods. Tie up the bag and drop it in the trash when you fill up on gas. As far as bathing, I keep a small wash basin, shower gel and rags. Use a tea kettle that plugs into the cigarette lighter to heat water. Wet rags hang to dry before putting in laundry bag.
Good advice + you’re cute
@@the_prophecyyy thanks😘
I would just drive to the store to use the restrooms or the mall like you're road trippin' it's cleaner and easier that way in my opinion.
@LaTanya R yeah sorry I'm not shitting in a bag lbs gas stations, hotels, gyms, fast food restaurants, grocery stores, truck/rest stops, etc. So many options but ig to each their own🤷🏾♀️
@@Ashley-og9ti IKR...how would you do it?
You amongst other people have inspired me so much! I moved out of my apartment yesterday and I officially am living out of my SUV. Just need the gym membership and the solar power station. But I am so excited on this new journey!! Love to see my solo melanated queens out here being bad asses! Hope to see you on the road girl!
you are so sweet🥹! I’m excited for you!!! Hope to meet you on our adventures!!!
Be careful love … keep us updated
I've been living in my Jeep for the last 2 weeks so I can relate to you. We might see each other on the road at some point. It's a beautiful journey. 😃🙌🏾
You would do great with van life and have more space
@@BlackPolyQueen Agreed. She would have so much space to play around with. 🤲🏾✨
You can use a bed pan for number 2. Fill it with a bag and horse pellets, or you can use cat litter or wood chippings. Takes care of the smell and absorbs. You can toss the bag at a proper location. The bed pan fits on your car seat and you can sit on it like you would a standard toilet.
Or you can just stop at a gas station or somewhere..
Brilliant
@erikaburns3551 yeah it also works for times when its extremely cold and wet out and you may not want to get out of the car to go anywhere.
I like to keep a 3 gal plastic bucket with a spin-off lid. It's compact, actually nice to sit on, and the lid keeps everything sealed. A plastic bag liner is best, but not necessary.
@@Ashley-og9tiashley....you have too many phobias.....DONT LIVE IN A VEHICHLE
I've lived in my car twice, first time I actually lasted 6 months but spent a lot of time visiting family. Second time I lasted only a month. Both times I went back into a rental and immediately regretted it. I just lay around on the couch and eat. So.... I'm giving notice and if the landlord agrees I'm leaving and will be in my car at the end of this month. Last time my trunk was not organized at all. If I can downsize a little bit more and organize better I feel it will be much easier going forward. 💯❤🚘
oouu!! Im excited for you to get back on the road!! I do a lot of sitting and eating as well when I’m at my house so I completely understand where ur coming from! Best of luck!!! Safe travels🫶🏽💕
@@itsjhanae2853 Thank you! I can't wait 🥰
@@itsjhanae2853 I gave my notice today!!! After I did it I got so excited lol.
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Owee it really hit home when you said lay around and eat all day. I just got my first apartment this past spring and I’m over it. It’s depressing and expensive as hell
WHY IS THERE SO MANY OF US LIVING OUT OF OUR VEHICLES!?!?
Spiritual warfare !!!
This world has gotten SO out of control... possibly, we are gonna be glad we have learned to survive this way in our lifetime...AND
Because the government is making it IMPOSSIBLE to afford rents & deposits and utilities !!
And they are to busy helping other countries with OUR tax $ to help their own citizens !!! It's a SHAME !!! Stay safe my friends!! ❤❤
Because we are all being controlled by a force and this is the next step for some people. I would rather my self respect and peace in a car than the horrors of anxiety in a mansion but there is never a guarantee to cause and effect
Greed
Tired of paying high rent on something you will never own
@@Matrix333-o5e💯
I lived in my 2015 Altima for 2 years. First big things I bought when I had the funds were my power station, solar panel, cheap roof rack, and a water pitcher with filter(I'd fill up when staying at a camp ground at the edge of town or fountains at parks and whatnot.) Just knowing I had water and power made it really start to feel like home.
Love your energy. Stay safe. Stay warm. Have a good one.
What is your favorite water pitcher with filter
@@Jou204 I'm in Cali and the water where I usually fill is somewhat chalky and metallic in flavor from the aqueducts and local pipes, so for my tastes the Pur water filter pitcher has been great. It's around $15-20 for a 3 pack of filters that'll last around 3 months each. Depending where you're at in the country, you can find out what are the common contaminants and then buy a filter that fits those needs. Gravity fed filters work best as they simulate how natural water filters through the earth on a smaller scale. Those water bottle ones try to mimic it but don't work as well because they rush the water through.
Alot of people are doing this,U can't blame them with this high rent.
And runaway inflation
@@PraveenSrJ01 I know right,I am enjoy ur Videos...
Just bought (with a loan) a minivan to do this myself.
Hello young lady, I'm late to your car life videos. I would like to suggest you get all your passenger windows and rear window tinted with regular window tint. Not limousine tint, and with your window covers you would be less visible sleeping in your vehicle. I'm very proud of you, be safe young lady.
Just a gardener's note: _very_ fresh pee that is light in color can be good for plants - safer to spread it out a bit so as to minimize the risk of nitrogen burn. Pee that has sat a while turns into ammonia and can burn or even kill plants. There are a few gardeners who use their own fresh urine in their gardens - so that is an option for getting rid of it.
The longer it sits, the more it smells because of it turning into ammonia.
That might seem like a good idea if you have an actual roof over your head, but unless someone living in a vehicle does the world a gardening service by spreading their urine along the roadside wildflowers, how realistic is it to have live plants to care for in a small confined space such as that of a vehicle. It not very likely that car-camping folk would have plants.
@@l.s.5471 I didn't realize that everyone watching this video and therefore reading the comment section lived in a car. My bad.
@@genkiferal7178 well again if someone had an actual home with a garden it might be useful information but not as it pertains to the video content i.e. "living in a vehicle".....so............
@@l.s.5471 they have 22 likes at the time of me writing this.. so somebody found it useful. No need to be a jerk.
@@justinehicks7088🙂 I agree. I found the info useful and I live in a house. Plus the info was not actually aimed at van life people owning plants. 🙃
I'm 67, I'm slowly converting my 2004 SUV. I hv a little dog and we'll be hitting the road together. I follow alot of Nomads getting ideas, etc. I found you and I LIKED & SUBSCRIBED. My great grandbabies (5 & 8) LOVE to watch you too. God bless your travels. We are going to marathon more of your videos.
🥹awe thank you! Good luck on your travels and have fun!!🙂🫶🏽
Losers
Me too
Please let me know how that's going. I'm thinking of becoming a nomad. So tired of living in a small senior apartment in a big city.
I'm 66 had fire before Christmas lost everything home dog and car now living in sons minivan welcome to my world
Very informative. I slept in my car for 6 months and felt like I had more of a life than when I was living in a house. Would be nice to know how you keep cool in the summer. I just subscribed to your channel. Stay Safe!
From someone who has lived in a van over year I actually learnt something. Great tips! I had no idea you could get a rice cooker with such a low voltage.
I try to sleep places where there are some cars parked. However I’m working on getting my windows tinted. Try to not make it look like you live in your car!
I have a luggable loo in the back of my Camry. If I absolutely HAVE to go number 2 (and restrooms aren't open until 6 AM these days), I put a plastic trash can in the loo, then I tie it up thoroughly and dump it in a trash can. I have custom Weather Tech shades on my windows, so I have total privacy. I've learned a lot in my 14 months on the road!
Do you have a link for your shades? I went to the website and when I put my make and model I only had the option to get a shade for the front but not the front and backseat ones.
After my last 2 week camping trip, the pee bottle was testing my sanity. 😩 I ordered a tiny portable toilet as soon as I got back home. It’s just a bin and thick trash bag with solidifying gel, but it seems so much more luxurious if you have the room for it.
Get wipes, a tub with a lid, to do your no2. Put a plastic bag in the tub, line it with a nappy in the tub and do your business. Dispose as you would general waste in a bin. You need a emergency no2 toilet. Best to have something then not. I part-time car camp and don't just rely on public toilets. As a woman you sometimes need a bucket to sort yourself out in a emergency and for safety at night. I like your wee system it is smart. Good on Mum for getting a Jackery because they are not cheap. Wish my beautiful mum was still alive. I am slowly adapting to life without her and got into part-time car camping around work and life. I love it, but do have a base. You definitely need a Solar panel next, it is a must, but get a compatible one, cheaper and works just fine without the price tag Jackery charge. I did and works fine plus waterproof, unlike the Jackery version solar panel which is not. Solo female part-time camper. It is good to see more of our culture doing this out of choice. Stay safe and blessed. 🇬🇧
Put the bags in the bucket first! There are good toilet seats at dollar stores that you put on the bucket, and voila!
Ever have to do the sitting down pee pee dance in your car while you’re trying to find a place to go? Have that shewee and a container, toilet paper, wet wipes - and you’re good to go anywhere you want. Pull over and do it.
She’s really pretty
Great tips. As a former trucker I had to learn to get used to peeing in the truck. Lol! As far as showering, I had a gym membership and when Covid hit, the gyms closed. So, when I decided to get my skoolie last year, one of the things that was important for me was a full bathroom. Before trucking, I lived in my car, so I've had my share of road life experiences. Glad to see you making sense of your journey in a way that makes it sustainable for you. 😀❤️
As a travel nurse now retired, one thing I learned the hard way is that I needed one of those battery chargers for my car. Help is not always available when you live or work from your car. They come with usb and dc chargers too. Mine can hold a good charge, even after I use it to charge my car battery a couple of times. Yes, I also maintain my car, but those mishaps happen to the best preppers sometimes. You can recharge from your Jackery on the go while your Jackery charges too. I want to do more longer camping trips since I enjoy the traveling and outdoors. I am preparing my minivan to start in the spring. Enjoy and be safe!
Very good video. I go car camping a lot and got that rice cooker per your suggestion. It really does work with the Jackery 240. This is so awesome! I can now just heat water for my coffee in the morning with it rather than going outside and about catching myself on fire with the Coleman while still half asleep. Game changer for sure! Hope you’re doing well.
H! thanks for all your tips. I'll only be doing this p/t like 4 days per week probably for next 1 1/2 yrs tho. I'm really scared tbh. I have a 2 door tiny tiny car and I am 53. Never thought I'd be in such a predicament but I was renting a townhouse with several people 2 blks from work. now they are selling so I have 30 days left here not good enough credit and cannot afford to live alone quite yet. still paying off a bunch of stuff so it's a blessing getting different tips from all of the car living women out here. God Bless you & stay safe. Thanks for this video. look forward to your others
You can do this, try to make yourself as safe& comfortable as possible-Keep a routine..Work, eat, walk, library, brush ur teeth- Whatever- it starts to feel "normal" Also u might want to look into slightly larger vehicle, mini van, suv, bigger car etc if u can swing it.I was little bit apprehensive when I was forced to live in pickup but grew to really like it
@@davidkeith7087 Thanks David. Yes I am a creature of habit & as I had a "routine" at home, I will figure the best routine I can swing this way out of a car eventually too. I just got to keep my head up & thank the good Lord for what I do have. Thanks again
I'm so sorry love have you ever considered a camper that's what I'm gonna do once I save up enough to get one. Rent & utilities have just gotten outrageous & a lot can't pay & I planed to do this once I retire anyway. I'll just be doing it a bit sooner I just love the freedom that comes with having minimal shit to worry about I've never liked a lot of stuff & large spaces it's more to clean. A camper or tiny home is a dream to me. Good luck love🥰.
Good luck! All the best to you.💐
0:54 - for number two emergencies, a dollar tree trash can with multiple bags in there. They won’t hold your weight so you better be faithful on leg days so your hover-game is strong. 😂
This lady jhanae points out a lot if your in the situation, one thing I will say is always have a positive mindset and always focus on goals, struggle through hard ship and always realize what is and what is the next day and keep it positive and focused if your temporary in a similar situation the more you think of achieving your goal your more then likely will reach it, just little patience and perceiver through the rough times
I have been taking long road trips for years now and since I have gotten older, my health isn't that great, so I have to stop more frequently. So this past summer I decided to stop at campgrounds in between each state, (I visited six on this journey and traveled through nine) and found it was a lifesaver. The most I paid was $70 because I wanted to camp out in their covered wagon and I loved it. I could have just camped on the ground for only $10 with access to the bathroom and shower. The next campground only cost $35 with a bathroom and shower. It was a fun campground with lots of activities like fishing, canoeing, and hiking. But I also like your idea of having a gym membership and will probably purchase one because the downside of the campground is finding one on your route that is reasonable in pricing.
Lil ma get you large coffee can and small bags, cat litter for smell. Poop discard small bag. Safe travels im getting ready to take on car living myself to save on expenses.
First mistake of living in a car, people always piss in a bottle, which is fine, but they never know how to dispose of it properly. I've seen people dump it every morning when they leave their parking spot, right on asphalt to get heated up by the sun. It's disgusting, especially when there's foot traffic and restaurants in that area. Complete disregard for everyone else's health. I've been guilty of it myself starting out. The Best way I found to dispose of it, is Find a Port a potty in your area, there's always one in a city somewhere. That's the best spot to dump your urine. If you can't find one, then make sure the container you piss in has a tight lid that screws on, like a Gatorade bottle, because you'll have to just throw the whole bottle away. They need to make more public showers and bathrooms in cities for travelers and more important, the people that need those resources. It's tough living in a car. But it's necessary for some. Good luck to you girl.
Just dump it in some grass and throw the bottle away
F*ck no don't do that either you contaminate the ground, you can get a ticket for that, and that's disgusting it still smells and is unsanitary to the public to have your urine on public grounds. Just throw the Gatorade bottle of piss away or dump pee in a porta potty, that's always better than dumping urine out anywhere
For ppl living in a car, u can always get a paint bucket or old green pickle bucket and line it with a trash bag So u can poop and pee in the back seat of ur car. U just pull the seats all the way up and do ur business. Upon completion u just take the bag out and tie it up and dispose of it. Just be sure to have ur wipes and Clorox to disinfect and put the bucket in the truck until next time. It's comfortable .
Thank you this is so helpful!!
You can also purchase a toilet seat especially for 5 gallon buckets use cat litter in tyevtrash bag. It absorbs the urine and reduces odor.
You could diy a composting toilet this same way with the bucket
@@MothaFluffa "composting toilet"? what's that?
Thank you for this
I started boon-docking to save on hotels when I go to the beach since its a good distance from where I live and have freedom from reservation schedules, and I really like it for that! As I stayed into the 4th overnight straight in a row one trip, I saw how power supply was important, being able to warm food up and keep it cold was a challenge too. Though, I dont believe any of these things would make me want to be in a hotel instead😀. I like not dragging, umpacking/packing my stuff into and out of a hotel, by a certain time. Since Im beaching, I have the lake and some beaches have showers. But if no swimming, not sure if id do a truck stop. That is a concern. A campground, but back to reservations depending on when and where. And costs. I like dilute vinegar (1 part water 1 part vinegar, or add more water, whatever you like) in a bottle or spay bottle or on a washcloth then wipe down the whole body, and then a wipe a clean water washcloth over body but dont have to rinse vinegar off. Feels smooth like a shower. Its good for underarms and the lower pH is good for the private parts(it may sting a bit😀). Baby wipes are popular but I feel they leave a residue. I will use them on my feet though before bed. Best to you.❤
I'm homeless and I'm looking at options, so thanks for the information!
Jhane! Thanks for sharing. I live out of my Subaru in New England, I have a few of the same items/strategies you have. I pee into empty coffee cups while in my car but the funnel tho is genius! 😁 I love it. I only have 29 subscribers on my channel but I’m still uploading ☺️
Coming back to this again, doing it for real this time. Thank you 🌟
A very simple toilet I keep in our car is a 3-1/2 gallon bucket fitted with a screw-in lid. The screw-in lid is leakproof and airtight so there's no smell. Inside is a very simple urine-diverter ----- an empty detergent wide-mouth jar pushed up against the front inside wall of the bucket . An ordinary plastic bag for the solids goes inside the bucket behind the wide-mouth jar. To make a comfortable seat just buy a pool noodle at the dollar store and cut into lengths that will fit each side of the bucket rim; then cut each of the 2 pieces of pool noodle along one side lengthwise so it can fit over the rim of the bucket. Simple & easy clean-up: the jar can just be poured out in the bushes somewhere, and the plastic bag can be tied off and dumped with the other trash.
How do you position yourself discreetly in your car to use the toilet?
I cover all the windows. @@t.terrell7037 when the car is stopped. That's the most comfortable. But if the car is moving (my husband is driving of course, not me) it's a bit more complicated. I crawl into the back and use the back of the front passenger seat for one "wall" and arrange the folding front window screen to make 2 more "walls" and hang a scarf across the side window as the 4th "wall". But each car is different, naturally. We have a Sienna mini van and took out the back seats.
After having all sorts of fancy buckets, I just use a plastic folgers container with a lid. Bought stuff that is like pool noodle foam but tiny- to cover small pipes. This goes on the rim for a comfier sit. Use only for peeing but could be # 2 in an emergency. Then I think I'd just toss it. I clean mine out really well and then air dry thoroughly. Keep the tp and foamy seat inside for handy storage. Works great and so simple. And low- which you need in a vehicle. We have a van. Car would be a lot harder. Guess squatting in back seat well?
@@LiseWrigley Actually no need to use well in very back; bucket just set on floor works fine.
The screw on type lid of buckets are called "gamma lids" for anyone wants to know
New sub here... I like your straightforward approach to the nomadic lifestyle
Thank you!
Thank you for all the positive energy and good advice. It seems really sad to me when I see all these videos in car life. Everyone deserves to have a home to get back to after all the challenges of the day. Be safe!
Thank you so much!! It helped alot esp the Jackory part. I thought I would need a much larger one. You are delightful and very clear. Love your show. I am 74 and just starting out.
I just want to take the time to tell you a big Thank you for suggesting to use a gym membership to use their showers. I had a gym membership and never used it until recently. That is a smart idea.
Many of the Walmart staff charge their cell phones on their breaks by the benches located next to the front doors of Walmart. It seems most Walmarts have at least one AC outlet outside.
And you can Walmart's and the library's free WiFi after hours by parking as close as possible - after hours (if they are closed), you can use the handcap parking. Some McDonalds also have free WiFi.
I find that Home Depot's Wi-Fi signal is better, especially at night.
@@pouglwaw5932most towns have a Wi-Fi hot spot for emergencies, such as storms, hurricanes etc where the towns lose power. Look for a town hall, library, fire station to be used by everyday people.
@@pouglwaw5932 oh. good tip. thank you
I really love RUclipsrs like you who are putting this lifestyle out there and being open & honest with people. I’ve been sleeping in my jeep in LA since 2017 when I went from Lyft to Postmates and realized that I could! I do wish I could message you and it would be great to be around more people who lived like this. I said this on another girls channel and here came the jealous dude saying “bro she’s not going to meet up with you” 😄 I wonder if the same will happen here? Either way I will keep following your YT journey and I hope you stay blessed ‼️🌹🌹👍🏾
Go to the library to recharge it. That's what I do. My generator is solar but it takes to long to charge that way, hence the library. It's a yeti. I got it a couple of years ago as a Christmas present. #carlifeexpeience
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Great, realistic advice! Tysm!
I'm trying my best to plan 2 months before my lease ends, a decent set up/routine as I need to definitely protect my mental health. I'm choosing to not resign my lease do to just not being able to afford it tbh + id love to actually save up for an actual camper. so it's been nerve-wracking trying to figure out how to acquire everything I need with little funds but I'm excited to be able to be rent-free & finally have money to save n pay off debt.
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I wish you the best on your journey! I gave up my apartment 2 months ago and have never felt more free 🙌🏿🙌🏿🌻☀️🐞
@@Nessajess7 thanks for that!!!! I hope you keep on being awesome!!! ❤️🌟
Amazon is where I started getting my van life gear...
You can get 1 item at a time...
This is exactly where I am.
My income is below my rent ad im says falling behind. I’m not resigning a lease. I need to cut costs to more forward so I can save for my future.
I can get out of debt, save for the future.. and eventually invest in real estate!
Without the rent "money pit", finally I have some money to spend on myself and my mini-camper.
This is day 2 of me living in my Jeep. I appreciate this video alot and I'm definitely taking in information from this video. Now I'm gonna subscribe. 😃🤞🏾
It helps if you park near some nice scenery :)
@@CariBarbour Ok bet. I been parking at Walmart because the WiFi is free. Lol
@@metcalfethegod Yeah thats a good call. I've been looking into data plans for phones. Walmart is good for a bit
@@metcalfethegod And get some games you can play offline lol
@@CariBarbour UPDATE: I was helped by housing authority in my area and I'm no longer sleeping in my car. They put me in a hotel for 2 months. I'm so grateful. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Hi !!! in regards to bathroom situation you can buy a pop up tent and use a bucket with a trash bag and you can throw it in the trash ,i saw someone else do that.
New subscriber here. You are a doll and you definitely made me laugh. I can tell you are creative and artistic with a kind heart. Can’t wait to watch your other videos and follow your journey.
THE ONE MAIN THING I RECOMMEND IS THAT YOU GET YOUR WINDOWS TENTED AS DARK AS YOU CAN SAFELY OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE THAT WAY IN MOST CASES WHEN SOMEONE PULLS UP BESIDE YOU THEY'RE MOST LIKELY NOT TO KNOW YOU'RE IN THE CAR...ALSO HOPEFULLY YOU HAVE A PANIC BUTTON ON YOUR KEY FOB THAT YOU CAN PRESS TO ALERT PPL IF SOMEONE TAMPERS WITH YOUR VEHICLE...GOOD LUCK BE SAFE.😊
Lived in my car since 17 now 26 best choice I've ever made
Living in my car and this was very helpful!!! Thank you for your help!!!
Great suggestions. I am a 66 year old woman in the car life trying to save up enough money to buy a decent running van to convert or a small shuttle. You are a very courageous and remarkable young woman. I suggest that for going number two, you get a small bucket with the lid like a luggable loo put a trash bag liner in it go to tractor supply and get pellets for like animal bedding like horse bedding they're very absorbent they cut down odor you put that in the bucket you know when you use it. You can dump it every day just like you would a baby's disposable diaper tie that puffy up and just throw it in a trash can at a park at a gas station wherever. Where I live it is also very very cold and damp and I do travel around a little bit but because I have children and grandchildren I predominantly stay in a in close proximity to them. I am getting a zero degree sleeping bag for the winter. It is absolutely necessary where I live right now it is July 5th and our high is 62° and it's currently raining as it has been for the last 3 days
You're an inspiration! I wish you well in your travels.
I am 66 too, and am going to 'live' in my car soon. On only my State Pension I cannot afford the conventional life - Rents, Utilities etc: have become unaffordable (I'm English, in UK) I am a little worried about safety, but will be careful. I can hardly wait to be unshackled from money grabbing institutions.
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@@suzyc7454 I'm 73, in the US, on the road with only my pension. It works just fine money-wise. My mini-camper is self-contained and comfy, so the main expenses are gasoline and food. I like cooking on my gas-burner [noodle and rice dishes, mostly]. Eating in Cafes would run me broke in no time. I do have a built-in toilet, but don't actually use it. I line it with plastic bags then throw them away with the trash, the same as with baby diapers. It keeps my tank clean plus no dumping fees. Blessings to you with your new adventure.
@@suzyc7454IM HERE IN STATES GAL. 61 YRS. AND DOING SAME. JUST GAVE LANDLORD NOTICE. GOOD LUCK TO US
Love your flow and comic relief. Very informative and done with style. Thank you...
When I lived in my minivan, I used a five gallon bucket with a lid and plastic trash bag to line it to pee and poop in. You can use kitty litter if you want. I'd just dump it in a large trash can every morning.
Fragrance laundry detergent in addition to the litter helps with the smell.
I shower at work or truck stop.. but I will get a membership and the ONLY exercise I do is the elbow bend..z every time my elbow bends… my mouth drops open
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I'm considering doing this to save while in law school. So these videos are really helpful.
Praying for you. May God keep you covered, protected, surrounding you with angels of protection, Grace, Mercy and peace. And provide you with everything you need, more than you need. 🙏😇💖🌹🌞🌈🙏
You’re so wise and I appreciate your bravery honesty and the desire to share.
I admire your channel as your not claiming to be homeless or conning anybody. Please be careful and stay safe. xxx
Im also car life i been in my car for many of years an i love it i dont think i would get an apartment ever again
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We all need to escape the rent-trap. My little '84 camper has everything I need and has a coziness that rentals lack. I'm spending my $1,200. per month, not some landlord.
Car life sounds really tough. I give you credit for surviving. You're very cute by the way.
I'm subscribing. I don't know how you did it but you remained adorable while talking about relieving yourself. Great video.
What a super intelligent, beautiful woman
Thanks for the tips. And WOW that's amazing that you found that multi cooker for $2!! YHWH was like here you go!!!
I have chosen to live in my 2002 Acura tl, since I was in a very unfavorable living situation. I finally had enough, so I left. That was yesterday, I’m 19, I have a job and I already had plans to move into my own place with my boyfriend. So I should only have to stay in my car for a few months, if it’s longer than oh well. I can already tell that not only am I taking better care of myself, (I’ve always hated brushing my teeth, until now for some reason) but I also feel happier that I’m not having to live under someone’s rules. (Some background on why I’m not living with my boyfriend rn: he’s living with his dad, he’s 21, and his dad is against me even going into my boyfriends room EVEN IF my boyfriend is not in his room. So I obviously can’t live with him. His dad does like me but ig he’s just really weird) but anyways. To get myself prepared I went to Walmart and got 2 big storage bins for my clothes and one for clothes and other possessions that I hold dear. (I.E. photo albums, religious items etc.) and then I got a 4 pack of small storage bins for food, medicine and a quick place to find my underwear, bras and socks. I also stocked up on water, imperishable foods, and basic hygienic stuff. I have a planet fitness black card membership so if I ever need a bathroom to shower I can go there, and I can also go to sheetz to relieve myself if the gym is closed. Thankfully I can in fact do my laundry at my boyfriends, so that won’t be a hurdle I need to work through. I am lucky enough to be able to leave my leopard gecko and my cat under my boyfriends watch, while I do take care of them myself, at least ik they’ll always be safe. My uncle has property that has fields and is a little ways away from the highway and I have his permission to be in his property at any time, so I’ll always have a safe spot to sleep. I am very blessed for this to be a self made decision and not a circumstance that has befallen me. I should be starting school in august, I am trying to become and LPN, I am currently a CNA, so it’ll be a big step up for me if I can achieve this. Me and my boyfriend will be saving as much money as we can so we can get a place together. I love him so much and I thankful that he’s sticking around through this whole situation, and is being really supportive. We’ve been together 2 years (our anniversary is June 1st, 2021) and I believe he loves me very much to be doing all of this for me and to actually be so supportive to me. Ik he plans on getting engaged soon, so I hope everything works out! I’ll give you guys updated on what’s what, and if someone actually made it this far into my comment, just know everything will be okay! Keep moving, don’t stay in one area for too long, and don’t be discouraged. Everything happens for a reason! I hope you have safe travels my friend! 💕
When I lived in my car I was going to school and I worked at my my college and I had a membership to the YMCA so basically when I did have to use the bathroom I did have a water bottle or whatnot but usually I had access to a 24-hour bathroom
I’m with you on the urine! Lol. I drink tons more water now after seeing the color of it each time I use a bottle. Good grief.
You’re adorable! Keep up the good work!
Ahhh!! Yes girl! Love it I'm new at car life myself and I love it! I have the same exact jackery! This thing works great!! Also have the gym membership planet fitness for showers and use the same tip to using the restroom! but I use a cup and a bottle of burger king cups are the best as well 😂 I know but there massive and just throw them away after or recycle them hehe would definitely recommend a solar panel and tinting your windows and a screen net so you can keep down your windows at night to keep the air circulating and keep cool! I recommend a solar panel like
It's about 139.99 you can safe 45% now though with a coupon so really good to have!
@@AventuresWithTR where do you by it?
What about a funnel and empty water bottles. No smell.. throw away later...
The car life is the best life
Something worth having is a Halo Bolt. It's a power bank and car jumpstarter with an AC outlet and usb ports. If you don't have AAA it's a must but even if you do it can totally save you if they're not available/you don't have cell service and your car has a dead battery. I use it the way you use your Jackery and it charges from the car dc adapter port.
there are a couple of brands of car-chargers that do almost what the Jackery does, but at a much better price - and can be used with some solar panels that have USB ports.
Life360 plans also provide car service! I’ve had to use them several times for my son for locking keys in truck and such. Great tip! 😊
I love it.!! Your videos are well edited and I learned some tips for both living in my car and just creating good content.!
Omggg jhanae you need to keep at it with this channel! You kept me entertained at work all day😂‼️‼️‼️
😂😂😂😂omgggg I’m glad I had u laughing but for sure that’s the plan😂🫶🏽
I was thinking the same thing 😆
@@itsjhanae2853 you made me lol more than a few times too!😆
Yes! Been a while since I laughed like that just watching a video!
Strong hold zip lock bag inside the cup with a rubber band to hold it in place around the rim , so when ur done u take it out of the cup, seal the bag , and throw it away . I haven't tried this yet , but I'm going to get some today 😊 I hope I works . Thank you for all your info .
Hi I am new to your channel and think it's great! I have so often thought of hitting the road and traveling several states in my SUV. I'll be 67 next month and want to start this journey as I am retired and don't need to be on a 9-5 job any more. I will go back to watch some of your previous videos to find out ( if they exist) the things I need to do to keep maintenance on my vehicle, (I've had AAA for many years as well) and what other situations I should look out for. I am inspired by your sense of adventure and applaud you!! Thank you for these videos.
If you have the AAA plus, you get reimbursed for hotel stay if you breakdown over 200 miles from home.
@@nursynikkity, good tip for all of us ❤️
You have a lovely personality
I love the idea of the electric cooker, I never thought of that thank you very much for sharing 😊
I found a mini-waffle maker at Walmart to use with my camper battery pak. It uses so little power, I can make a stack or two of little waffles and a double-espresso coffee without draining the battery to half.
I wished I would have found you months back, I was living out of my van. I now just bought my first camper trailer and found a lot to put it on but, several things you talked about are very helpful!!!
I'm a newbie 40 yo love watching travelers Love X Light 💜✨️ May your viewers/sub increase...your energy and humor is refreshing gives me Issa Rae vibes
awe thank you so much!!! I love me some Issa Rae!!!🫶🏽💕
Hey I’ve been thinking about doing this I have a Chevy spark I’m planning on taking out the front and back seats for room. I’m planning on building my bed out of dollar store Jenga blocks. (I know it sounds crazy but they are light weight and durable and I built a stool with them and with only wood glue and a little metal it holds 160 pounds.) I’m also looking into mini camping stoves for the heat and cooking. I was planning on using either wood I find or the dollars store jenga blocks as a backup fuel source. I’d love to share some ideas and connect. If you know a little electrical you can use a potato for a light bulb for about 8 hours and then cook it. 😁 1950 science fair project!!!!
I paid $4,000. for my old mini-motorhome, but it has a stand-up bathroom with a shower. It's tight in there and I don't use the showerhead, but I love dipping and pouring warm water over my head just like everyone does in Asia. Those "solar generator" battery paks are great- I recommend getting at least a 400-watt one. Mine is 1200-watt and can run almost anything.
I'm about to be homeless in the southwest. I'll stay at the BLM lands and I have a campground membership, but I'll have to do some urban camping as well. Wish me luck!
I'm amazed with how you go about your everyday life. Stay safe.
You gotta get those affiliate links in your description to make some cash from your vlog. You would be amazed how many people will click the links to buy these products. Stay safe.
Hi, I'm getting divorced soon and will be moving in my car, I'm going to visit family for awhile than be on my own.. I'm scared but you give me hope it will be ok.
Thank you for the information.
You'll be fine!!!
New-found freedom can be fearsome- ask any caged bird who sees that the cage door is open. You'll enjoy the freedom of the road. Make it an adventure. I do, for sure.
New sub, loved this video, very helpful. Thanks for the info!
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Btw you are you've got your self a new subscriber! Happy #carlife #vanlife to you!!! as well!
Horse pellets bought at a feedstore absorbent and if pine scented. No smell. They do expand. Farmers use them in horse stalls to absorb urine and not stink.
I live in my suv and I've come across other OTR residents but never seen one as cute and pretty as you are! You have awesome energy and hope you have safe travels and a great summer!✌🏾
🥺thank you!💗
I decided to buy a Bed Pan, and it works great.
Amazon has female urinal funnels as well. I found them while looking up camping gear. Amazon also has portable showers and shower stalls "for camping." 😉
Exactly, recommend the pop-up tint style much easier to setup and take down in a flash
Thank you for sharing. I love the little cooker.
I have a few low wide jars from Calm magnesium powder for pee, so I don't have to open a used one. I don't like to venture out of the car at night at rest or truck stops, and I'm old, so two times at night is normal and I'm afraid of spilling, so single use vessels are better for my sanity. Small enough to bring into a bathroom in the morning to dump and rinse. Rinse with a little mouthwash. I have a sturdy plastic coffee can double lined with scented wastebasket plastic bags for poop. Aldi bathroom wipes to clean up. Then throw in the trash.
Could use dog poop bags too.
the wide-mouthed jars that chip-dips come in can be used.
Thanks for the towel tip. I camp and will be getting one tomorrow!!
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I work two jobs and still can't make it I'm thinking about living in my car join a 24 hrs gym
Hello. Just found your channel. Enjoyed your video. Great tips.
You can buy little packets that gels the pee to put in your lined can or bucket, which I believe also handles the odor. If you have to use the in-car solution every night, that might get pricey over time, but for the occasional need, that's what I opt for.
At my local Walmart they sell 2 gallon buckets with snap on lids for $2 at the bakery. I was thinking of carrying one of those, lining it with a bag, pour some pee/poo powder in ahead of time just in case, and not worry about a funnel. (If I can't hit that, I got no business doing my business in a car. 🤣) You just close it at the top with a twist tie when done, snap on the lid, tuck away, and then dispose the bag in the morning, which will be solid gel. A large coffee can would work, too. Hey, this one lady shared she puts a puppy pad under her pee container in case... pretty smart!
I also ordered a collapsable potty and a pop up privacy tent. Good to have when you can afford it or have room to carry more items. You put a bag in it, snap the seat on, and pour some poo powder in the bag before engaging. Zip tie the bag when you're done and toss in the nearest dumpster. The gel takes care of the liquid waste and odors, or you can throw cedar pet bedding flakes on top, but that's extra stuff to carry.
So many solutions. Just do what works best for you!
Instant sub. Thank you
Great video lots of awesome information i too will be living car life in 6 weeks!
Thank you! Safe travels and have fun!!!🤘🏾🥾
@@itsjhanae2853 your welcome and thanks im excited!!
A lot of good info.
I have done some minor car life and about to get back into it again. You got some helpful advice. I got a older car so I will have to later look for things that are capable with old car rather then a new one. It's going to help me save more in order to get the money I need for the country I plan to live my dreams at. It like if I don't get it done I won't be happy with the life I have. I got steps I need to tske to have me standing of my feet financially there as well when it comes to employment. A man isn't a solution for me. I love my single life so much. If you know of a place where you can buy a small cooker or grill to go inside a 2005 Malibu then let me know until i get to where I plan to libe happy and for good being that im the single woman that i am. Thank you kindly 🙏
Google 12v cooker or crockpot some people buy a camp stove and cook outside their car with a small folding table for support.
I highly recommend the small 12V chest refrigerators. They keep things cold using only 40 watts. Turn the temp down and you've got a freezer. I use mine as a freezer, make ice cubes, and add the cubes to my cheap icebox to make a refrigerator. No need to buy 2 appliances.
You made me laugh. Your presentation was ver good. I subscribed. Looking forward to your journey. Stay safe out there.
Just discovered you, got yourself another subscriber. You make it real and give good advice. Stay safe. X
Hello thanks for the Wolfgang puck info.. 👍🏼 just purchased one online for 19$ loving the videos!