How I Live In My Car For Under $1,000/Month
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
- My name is Arslan and I’ve been living in vehicles for the past few years. My journey of alternative living began after I was fed up with the high cost of rent in the United States. I fell in love with the idea of living on the road, so over the years, I converted a sprinter van, a Camaro and most recently been living in my 2014 chevy suburban camper car. I enjoy making RUclips videos and recording my different experiences to share with you guys. I’m also a nurse half days of the week because I have a significant passion for helping people.
In This video: We go over my entire budget and I break down all my expenses
RUclips Posting Schedule: I usually post on Saturdays 9am EST (NY time). I'm working on increasing my videos to every week but my work schedule is tough due to working a day job as a nurse.
I love reading your comments and wish I could reply to all of you but my schedule doesn't allow. But I always reply to SUPER CHATS because they pop up on my phone!
P.S. If I need to tell you guys something, I will comment and pin it on my latest video.
All of my long form videos can be found in this playlist: • How I Live In My Car W...
My shorts playlist on RUclips: • Do you agree or Not? #...
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honestly, not having to pay rent and getting to live in a moving house sounds like paradise (for me at least)
It is. I’m under €600
not in a car it's not - lol - rv yes
If I’ll be single without wife or kids I’ll do it in a heat beat. Cheers
I'll 2nd on that. (me to)
We’re loving it!
Arslan I am a physician in SoCal, and I live pretty close to the beach. You can park in my garage anytime my boy 😊❤
I love how organized and clean your home is. You make it look so simple. You're a jack of all trades: vlogger, chef, singer, nurse, builder, comedian, AND now bird 🐦⬛🪺 landlord!😂 Thanks for sharing your adventures with us! ✌🏽
What more can you ask for? Smart man living a freestyle life and enjoying himself.
As a truck driver I watch your channel and gives me ideas for when I’m on the road, very helpful!
Love your videos! I'm a travel nurse and have been thinking about living in my car for assignments instead of short term rentals. Watching you has been so informative! Congrats on the nest sponsorship 😂
Hi there! I’ve been following your channel for a while and though living in a car/van is not for me, I find your videos entertaining and informative. Bravo for finishing your nurse courses! Greetings from Québec, Canada!
Monthly Budget:
Groceries $400
Internet Hotspot $71
(Google Fi Unlimited Plus)
TV Subscription $16
(Philo)
Music $10 (Spotify)
Gas $250
Car Insurance $40
Oil Change $30
AAA Roadside Assist. $7
Water (Kitchen) $20
Gym (shower) $24
(Planet Fitness)
Butane/Diesel $20
Laundry $30 ($6 per load)
Total=$918 per month
He is saving so much money as a nurse and content creator.
how is insurance 40 and oil change 30 esp with a suburban?! crazy
Ty. I've seriously considered this mostly to travel. My career is moving toward remote work. But I get by on about the same amount
That’s still crazy expensive especially since I can find places to rent that’s under 918$ a month. If we can bring the cost down to 450$ THEN it would be worth it.
I could get the internet for 20$ a month for a hotspot, cut groceries to 200$, use my sisters netflix account FREE, music FREE, gym at the ymca 20$, laundry 15$ BOOM
I’ve been super sick the last couple of days, but your videos have really helped cheer me up! Keep up the amazing work and can’t wait for the next video ✨✨✨
Your emotional IQ is off the hook!! Love you! It is "further" since it's longer in time. Farther is used for distance. Cheer
Ha! I just learnt something, further/farther - thank you!
hey man, i got a class c rv yesterday and let me tell you, you were the motivation! I’m starting nursing school and im keeping my sedan for everyday drives, work and errands. I love this lifestyle and i love how real you are! best to you man ❤️
I’d love to try living in a small space. My weakness would be not being able to stand. A camper van may be my way to go. I really appreciate what I am learning from your channel.
I love your channel, especially the cooking segments. I am amazed by what you are able to cook in such a small space. Congratulations on getting your nursing degree. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.
Can’t believe we’ve been watching you for almost a year now!
This is how you live a free life, and that's a two fold statement!
Hi Arslan! This video was too brief. Please make more videos, even more short videos. Everyone seems to enjoy your van life and looks forward to seeing how you are doing. God bless you! Stay safe!
I love your videos, shows you don't need fancy lifestyle. Happiness comes in many forms.
Dude if you just uploaded more, you would be making crazy money. Your channel is hitting a lot of peoples feeds right now.
I've waited for you for so long or your video... I just felt sad that this time it's a very short video.. But anyway it's worth waiting and I love it.. I admire you being practical and responsible person you know how to budget and what are the things you practically needed... You are an amazing person knowing that you are a professional and has a degree of being a Nurse but still you are very humble.. living in a camper, I find it fun and exciting... You are so cute watching while you are cooking. Take care Arslan.. Keep safe.. From your subscriber from the Philippines.. Much love ♥️
I know for a FACT that this guy here is probably an AWESOME nurse! If he can be resourceful and live in the car I’m sure he’s resourceful at work and knows how to think outside the box! I’d work on the floor with you any day brother. Keep it up!
I admire your ambition and organization. 👌
Not only are you a nurse but your giving 5 baby birds a nest a home lol 😆 keep on doing what you do luv ya
Randomly found your channel and been loving your vids ever since. Car/van life isn't for me, but I can absolutely understand how it can work for some people. Your setup is pretty neat and looking forward for future vids!
My favorite RUclipsr 💕 you’re so funny.
I’ve been living alternatively from a Jeep Liberty 5 years ago to a 7x14 cargo trailer converted and cheap flea bitten hotels on rte 66 for $600 a month. That’s $20 a day for a hot shower and toilet, 300 channels on tv air conditioning and heating. I’m tired of the cargo trailer and dreaming up plans for my 2019 Ram truck to travel again full time. Living this way I bought land, 2 acres, paid off my 2019 Ram and have put myself up a nice savings account. My Ram I want a stealthy low profile non camper look. We shall see. I love what you’re doing. Keep up the good vibes.
Traveling nurse pay, stipends and bennies plus youtube monetization combined with low expenses? Plow that cash into investments and dude will be a millionaire in 10 years.
The last time I did laundry in a laundromat, it was $1.00 a machine load and 25 cents for the dryer. In 1985, I believe.
Now the cheapest wash in my town is $4 and dry is .90 for each 7 minutes. Takes at least 3x to dry 🤪 crazy!
Depending on the load size, it varies from $3-$7 to wash. Dryers are 0.25 for every 8 minutes.
Your set ups are great! Love your place.
I love your videos and I bet there is a lot of work behind putting them together. Thank you for sharing with us
Hi Arsian 😊…. Glad to see you back with another video 💕💕 until next time, take care❗️
I am so happy to see you are making videos again as I really enjoyed them
it is so nice to see you back... I have been waiting for your video...
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments!!!
Arslan! Hope the new year is starting well for you! Cant wait for next video!
I wish car insurance would cost me $40 a month
That has to be liability only. 🤷♀️
Yeah, my insurance is about 140 a month for full coverage on a RAV4 2024 XLe
Ooh always up my happiness level when your videos up!!!! Too funny, Spotify first song… can’t wait.. lol take of yourself, keep warm and safe, God bless you…❤❤
You are fantastic my man and your channel is awesome! I was in my SUV for about few months and decided to turn it into a living space over time, but I've moved up to an RV since. You are so inspiring and your content is personal and funny too! Keep doing you man 🤘
He did have a bigger high top cargo van, close to a class B type... Didn't cover why he got rid of it in the videos yet
(maybe it was the expensive Mercedes sprinter type?)
You are amazing. So creative! I love that you make these amazing meals, in your vehicle. I think the wine glass is a nice touch. I wish you success with RUclips and work (still working?) and safe travels!
Love your content and I also love what you have done to your SUV. I remember watching that video that your engine gave up. Awesome! Plus on top of that I understand why you cannot post a lot of videos like you used to. But I hope you come around to do more videos because you make content very entertaining. Very learning and as well. Awesome to watch. Keep going with your lifestyle and keep your viewers. Looking forward for more and more of what you do. Thank you and I'll see you on your next video😂
After months of waiting i got my first travel nurse job AND I finally made my first video thanks to you! Thank you so much for your consistency. It’s inspiring ❤️ I jus
Here we go again watching one of your videos, vicariously living through you lol but I love my big house but it’s definitely expensive as hell… love your channel keep it going
I love your videos and your positivity!! I couldn’t click fast enough. Your videos always make my day!
I'm always happy to see an upload from you! Loved to hear you assessing everything and still being confident in your monthly rate, this lifestyle is undeniably efficient! Thank you for the content Arslan!
😮 It's very tempting to live in a car, knowing you're keeping $500+ evey month It's an irresistible offer.
Arslan, love your content by the way.😊
My mom and i just started watching your channel (RUclips algorithm) and we enjoyed it because you are so real and so practical. Love from the Philippines 💙
I hope you don't let the negative opinions deter you from doing what you want. You're doing great as it is. In no time I'm sure you will be able to buy your dream home.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Congratulations on all of your accomplishments. Having said that, I'm still amused watching you living in your car, & I think it's awesome you're not only saving money on rent, but also on gasoline. Stay, Safe & Healthy... Abrazos
Buying a Toyota Sienna in the next few months. Can't wait to live this way
There are tons of videos on van/car life. Check out Cheap RV Living, Lady Bugout, Glorious Life on Wheels, to name a few. You can find so much info, things you may not even thing about for this lifestyle. It may take several attempts to get things how you need them to be. Make a list of everything need you can think of - by compartments, i.e., kitchen, bedroom, living room, office, bathtub and work from there. Another one is Milo - dang! I can't remember the rest - he's a young man, who build out a Transit, then Ram Pro Master. He even included an area just for his Border Collie. Very nice builds. Good Luck!!
Thank you for another great video! I was missing them. Take care and stay safe out there😊
Very smart! Good for you! Suggestion: after cooking the bacon eggs toss a little butter in the pan and pan fry your bread, even on one side it tastes great!
Thanks for sharing Arslan! Further is a measure of degree and Farther is a measure of distance. So you would say further.
Just found you and I'm loving learning about your life as a nurse and your van life. You seem like such a sweet human. Can't wait to see more. Off to hit that Sub button.
Hey, Arslan. Great video. I was wondering about the heat. Glad you got it. Thanks so much for sharing your tools & techniques. Love watching you cook. 💖
You live life so unbothered and I’m here for it! ❤
Hi, there! I discovered your channel a while ago and I really think it is amazing! I love it and please keep up the great work and to do whatever you love to do in life. I really think it is so beautiful that you can live in your car and go everywhere you want, whenever you want. 😊
You could save at least $200 easily, but you do you :). Currently building out my "minivan" with a 1.0 litre 100hp turbo (5.5L/100km) engine which needs an oil change each year (~70€), but overall its pretty economical. Thanks for your inspiration!
Where would he cut back to save $200?
@@leighannkosky5446way too much on food
I love you sense of humor!
I enjoy your personality as much as watching the rest of it.
I just found your channel & you are like sunshine, I send so much good energy your way!! New sub ❤🌻
Just found you. I’m subscribing. Your channel is amazing. God bless you, and thank you for what you do ❤
Arslan you are so awesome enjoy your life ❤️🎉
arslan you're an inspiration to many people
Thanks for recommending Philo. I've been looking for a TV provider with the basic channels.
Philo is the best. I have it also and I have Pluto
I've watched you off and on since you were training. I'm not sure I could do what you are doing. I would miss my own shower and restroom. Sure you are able to bank most of your money right now but to what end? We are creatures that perform our best with others or at the least with dogs by our side. You gotta feel lonely at times.
You’re a riot! Love your videos.
Glad to see you again!
Hi Arslan, I love your channel! I’m a fairly new subscriber and I binge watched your videos when I first discovered your channel. I’m sure you’ll be successful in anything you choose to pursue in your life, you’re smart and know how to do so much & you never give up . Keep the videos coming!
this is really cool and great idea trying to save money. Stay safe!
Hey mate love your videos, we need more uploads haha keep up the great work
Excellent and entertaining video. You are amazingly organized.
Love your lifestyle.
❤❤🎉❤❤
Greetings from malaysia. Love your channel and keep it up bruhh. Stay safe.
love the vids bro as soon as I see the upload I click stay safe out there been a fan since 48k
I love your new car, like your adventure in your life, can’t wait for all your you videos love from Scotland 🏴
Super proud of you for investing in AAA. My grandfather (RIP) started getting me a AAA Plus membership for Christmas when I got my first car, and it's a tradition my grandmother continued after his passing. She passed 2 years ago, so I am continuing to get AAA for both myself and my husband. It comes in VERY HANDY when you need it.
I saw you came near my way when you were going toward Upstate NY. I appreciate you acknowledging our great Hudson River. I have to cross that river everytime I head into work and then some. Love to know if you head back that way.
Stat safe and vigilant out there. Thank you for the great content 🙏 🐦⭐️
You've got a great set-up. I'd love to see what you could do with a Ram Promaster or Ford Transit. There would be no stopping you!
Wish this was longer! Love your channel & your humor 😂❤
You are extremely funny and charming! Great channel and content❣️
Last summer when i was looking to live in my car for a travel nurse assignment in Boston. I found your channel bc at the time you lived in your 2 door coupe and i needed ideas for my coupe. And it work i did 13 weeks parked in hospital parking lot and jamica plain park. It was my first time and i got better and better by changing things adding a platform and eventually a matress. I also did planet fitness for showers and cook on cooktop in park. So i was adamant to do it for sure but your videos truly helped me take the leap. Since then i took job in plymouth and palmer MA. Now I'm getting ready to travel nurse in Georgia, i jist like the flexibility in staying in my car if i want. Thanks for all your videos, i enjoy following your adventures.
Hello from California 👋
Awesome video lots of information. Thank you be safe can’t wait for more videos 😊
Give some details on the diesel heater. Your place is so neat and organized.
There is a video where he installed it. Maybe some details there??
Good work stay strong my brother, hope your channel get big
Ahhh saw my name and comment pop up from last video made my day
Love love love your channel! I've been watching for a while now not realizing I had not subscribed but I have now!
Subscribing now! Woo hoo! You're living the life that I can never lead. I'm not 'good' enough to be a nurse and I'm not 'strong' enough to live in a camper van on my own no matter how much I want. So I'm utterly grateful for all the infos and inspos you share through your channel. Congratulations, you have made another fan of your channel happy!
really admire your openess with us.
Japa thank you ❤️
I could always stay tuned for a little longer! I love watching you live in your home! You eat better than I do! Lol!
Some orange juice would have really topped that breakfast off!
Stay safe and happy, Friend!
Have a wonderful New Year's ! / / thanks
Am always pleased when you hve time to post a video. Enjoy watching you and your life ... wouldn't work for me, but is totally enjoyable.
YES!!! love the improv at the end... keep the bloopers!!! that make me giggle😂
Your videos give me old school YT daily vlogging type vibes. Just found your channel! Def subbed!
I like that you shout out people's comments
Love your hair. Stay safe out on those roadsxxxx❤
You are so charismatic. Loved your videos
I’m a day late did not see the notification of your latest vid and Big Shout out for making the itemized monthly. ❤the channel and be SAFE💪😎💪👍👍⬆️
I’ve watched a few videos of yours stay safe and love from Australia
This is my 3rd video I'm hooked,. I Love it and I'm from Jersey😊
Great video, love to see you thriving! You make me want to join the SUV camper life.
i live in the camper too and the starlink is incredible
Have fun livin' your best life!
What area of hospital do you prefer working in? As a traveling nurse you must be making a very good income and saving a lot considering your low monthly expenses.
Fun video Arslen , "...baby bird's" lol. I love challa bread, buttery sweet wonderful 👍. Wishing you a great year 2024🎉