Living in a Car: Advice for Beginners

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  • @enriqueramirez97
    @enriqueramirez97 4 роки тому +81

    This is what I’m going to be having todo so I can save up enough money to get an apartment for me and my son, my son won’t be living with me in the car he will sleep at his moms place, all I know is never give up no matter what

    • @rebel8440
      @rebel8440 3 роки тому +1

      Period.....I hope it works out....one thing I'm not doing is giving up! Thank you!

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  3 роки тому

      Sweet good to know

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  3 роки тому

      Flixzone got it

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  3 роки тому +2

      Never give up

    • @Dbone69420
      @Dbone69420 3 роки тому +3

      Same position here brother stay strong and keep leveling up. People like us have to fight a bit harder but we’ll get there brother

  • @GrowhouseMN
    @GrowhouseMN 2 роки тому +11

    I’m about to live in my car both parents kicking me out don’t have enough for an apt it’s a big scary world out there I love all y’all and hope every one doing aight and finds a way don’t ever stop trying keep your heads up

    • @Eric-tj3tg
      @Eric-tj3tg 2 роки тому +1

      Best to you brother.

    • @titanproductions3628
      @titanproductions3628 Рік тому

      Hey brother any update how are you? I'm currently going through this.

  • @adamo3561
    @adamo3561 5 років тому +66

    Work 120 hrs per week. What's the point to renting an apt.

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  5 років тому +27

      Unless you have kids, I completely agree with you, you’re just making the landlord richer. I wish I started living in my car at a younger age

    • @westmantooth6846
      @westmantooth6846 4 роки тому +8

      @@livinginacar6690 why are you not driving a truck, paid well to live in a truck and haul across country, seems like the ideal situation

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  4 роки тому +13

      Not my cup of tea. Good idea for someone else. I have to move around, sitting down all day everyday sounds terrible. Plus I like smoking mj

    • @rebel8440
      @rebel8440 3 роки тому +4

      @@livinginacar6690 plus I like smoking lol.....I felt that shit lol ....are u still in your car? I'm 31 no children and work 6 days a week between 2 jobs....I hate ny and its so expensive.....right now I drive a dodge caliber, to discover that all my seats fold down is just mind blowing.....I like to smoke as well lol....1400 for a one bedroom is ridiculous smh....I will be doing this in a few days

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  3 роки тому +2

      Hell yes. You sound like my twin. Starting to live in a car at first will be a little rough because you need to get used to the change. You can absolutely do it, I believe in you, more important, believe in yourself. I understand how you feel, we’re making sacrifices now so we could have a brighter future. We’re thinking ahead, nobody should Pity us; we pity the mundane.

  • @AmitSingh-zn1kz
    @AmitSingh-zn1kz 3 роки тому +8

    I liked your sequence of describing the sleeping options (driver's seat, passenger seat, rear seat, tearing the car apart!). Thank you.

  • @ranchitup1845
    @ranchitup1845 3 роки тому +19

    I’m on my 3rd day in a Ford festa and cops are my biggest worry at the moment fallowed by the up coming winter season. I know that this won’t stop me from worrying in the long run but for the moment it helps, so thanks for the video.

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  3 роки тому

      No worries. I promise you that cops are going to be the least of your worries after a while.we neo Time to get used to it

    • @vitalityfox
      @vitalityfox Рік тому

      They'll only bother you if you park in cities

    • @vitalityfox
      @vitalityfox Рік тому

      Depends on the city also. Colorado springs you will 100% be harassed by police. Albuquerque you could literally park anywhere you want they will not bother you.

  • @andyp6816
    @andyp6816 2 роки тому +11

    Thank you for this inspiration. Yeah what you said about taking the first steps really resonated with me because I am currently transitioning to live in my car so it is the hard thing to do. Your words are what I needed to hear, I just gotta do it.
    Just to add a example for reasons to be living in a car is; parents are kicking you out because they disapprove of your lifestyle 😂😅

    • @PineappleMagician
      @PineappleMagician 2 роки тому +2

      Oh man I’m sorry to hear that! It can be rough that your parents don’t accept you, but just know that life gets better! Much love and luck to you🌈🌈🎉

    • @kristenwazowski2695
      @kristenwazowski2695 Рік тому

      Parents will always want what’s best for you but they don’t realize that it’s a process.. how can you live in the good times without getting through the hard times?

  • @McRocket
    @McRocket 4 роки тому +16

    Lots of great advice - thank you.
    And wow, that guard was SUPER polite about it.

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  4 роки тому +2

      Your welcome. He was cool about it. Most security guards are cool as long as you act right.

  • @stateofdisarray679
    @stateofdisarray679 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks. I'll be in this situation soon so I really needed this.

  • @startplanting2093
    @startplanting2093 5 років тому +16

    Biscuits! I live in China where I cannot cook so I already live on biscuits! Going to try car living in the USA this summer. Hope your channel grows, your videos are great!

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  5 років тому

      Lily Lane
      Wow your life sounds like an adventure, Love it. Nee hao(hey). Chi chi (thank u). That’s all the Chinese I know. How is the quality of life in China in your Opinion?

  • @lynnekerr3890
    @lynnekerr3890 4 роки тому +9

    All the best, man. A lot of people need...or will need....some of this excellent info.

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  3 роки тому

      It’s always uplifting to hear that. Thank you for watching

  • @Calx91
    @Calx91 4 роки тому +27

    I make almost 5k a month drive a BMW and am living out of my car in California until I can save up for a place in Las Vegas because it’s to god dam expensive out here. Thankfully I have the beach next to me.

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  4 роки тому +2

      Pretty good idea in my opinion. I wish I started doing this life style when I was younger. It’s a temporary set back on living standard. I’m saving like crazy to buy a property

    • @i.m.7710
      @i.m.7710 4 роки тому +1

      Smart cookie. You'll never get the knock.

    • @rebel8440
      @rebel8440 3 роки тому +1

      @@livinginacar6690 how old are u by the way

    • @stussmarley531
      @stussmarley531 3 роки тому +3

      Lmao im a welder in Santa Clara living out my truck. Was spending 2400 a month for a 2 bedroom apartment. Said fuck all that, got a gym membership. Fabricated my own bed in the truck and got me a camper. We have Industrial roads that allow cars/trucks/rvs to be parked for 6 months at a time. Shits rad it's .2 miles from my worksite. Shits rad, the goal is to get a place in Chicago after a few years

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  3 роки тому

      It sounds like you’re walking on sunshine. Your situation it’s so fucking awesome. Having a place to park for six months, that solves so many issues and wasted time. Hell yeah man; Keep on Truckin. Stay hungry.

  • @mohamyahi1
    @mohamyahi1 5 років тому +17

    I'm thinking of living in my car because the rent in big city in morocco too expansive the good thing the police here they don't care if you sleep in the car and i pay to security 1$ for night to watch for me, this is a good idea to save the money and than i can buy my appartment.

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  5 років тому +2

      It’s a good way to do it? After you buy the apartment and then you could rent it and get paid

    • @westmantooth6846
      @westmantooth6846 4 роки тому +1

      @@livinginacar6690 this time get a van lol

  • @pontiacvibe1103
    @pontiacvibe1103 3 роки тому +7

    For me my car is going to be my home. 2002 Dodge Caravan. So I’m looking into the topic

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  3 роки тому

      Good luck on your journey my friend. I wish you the best of luck. There’s going to be plenty of times when you fall down. I hope you keep getting back up. You don’t have to be spiritual to have faith. I have faith in you.

  • @chuckhines459
    @chuckhines459 3 роки тому +2

    It depends where you live the Walmart where I live allows overnight parking.

  • @yuh6509
    @yuh6509 3 роки тому +9

    For anyone wondering, the cops are not that big of a deal

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  3 роки тому +4

      Agreed unless you’re a newbie that doesn’t know any better. New car dwellers will be paranoid... well most people. Yuh your right

  • @ShantyKganyagoVlogs
    @ShantyKganyagoVlogs 2 роки тому +3

    I stay in South Africa and I am definitely going to do this

  • @lookitzmiikeyy
    @lookitzmiikeyy 4 роки тому +7

    Thanks 4 the upload you seem very relaxed and stress free that's what we all want lol can't waitto star my journey soon

  • @pashaboss6
    @pashaboss6 3 роки тому +5

    I wonder where you are in life now brother and hope it's better than it was before

  • @speakingthetruthinlove9895
    @speakingthetruthinlove9895 3 роки тому +4

    They just tell you to move. No biggie. The Serene and Simple channel lady sleeps in rest areas, and doesn't have problems.

  • @Cube_Ernator1077
    @Cube_Ernator1077 3 роки тому +5

    Love the sound-effects! lol Newly subbed!!

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  3 роки тому +1

      Sound effects are magic. 😁 Owl Ernator🏎, welcome to living in a car community; glad your here.

    • @Cube_Ernator1077
      @Cube_Ernator1077 3 роки тому +1

      @@livinginacar6690 Thank you!!!!

  • @RainyCityResident
    @RainyCityResident 4 роки тому +8

    Dominick Reyes? that You? Lol. Nice vid bro!

  • @pandaroc1
    @pandaroc1 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your advice bro! Very informative. But that last part was crazy lol

  • @dragonore2009
    @dragonore2009 Рік тому +1

    I'm thinking of doing this. I technically can afford to live in an apartment, but have hardly anything left over, so I wanted to live in my car for a year to catch up on some bills. It's either that or suicide from the debt callers, so at least I want to try this first before the ultimate solution.

    • @deannamorring7877
      @deannamorring7877 Рік тому

      Please, please don’t hurt yourself. Praying that all is well🙏🏾❤️

  • @tinabeane
    @tinabeane 5 років тому +11

    So you can sleep on private property but no filming, gotcha! ;) Great advice and really getting away from the "what if" is golden.

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  5 років тому

      tinabeane
      I’m glad the security guard came to stop me. It just shows you that, the worst thing that could happen is, they ask you to leave.

  • @Sparkyluvbug
    @Sparkyluvbug 3 роки тому +5

    Walmart parking lots allow you to sleep overnights .

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  3 роки тому +1

      Most Walmart parking lots will let you sleep but some Walmarts have no overnight parking signs. It depends which one you go to, if you don’t see no overnight parking then it should be OK. Good comment Miguel Corcino 🥱😴

    • @hanfi-music3589
      @hanfi-music3589 3 роки тому +1

      The reason actually is the ownership of the parking lot.
      If Walmart is the owner of the parking lot, you can sleep there.
      If Walmart does not own the parking lot the actual owner decides if overnight parking is ok (most don't like it so they have security to enforce that).

  • @peteberry2427
    @peteberry2427 4 роки тому +12

    What a Cool Dude , I guess that this is one of the better assets That most yanks seem to have !
    And that is when the chips are down this type of people just gets on with life no matter what
    A true blue “made of the right stuff 👍🏼 🇬🇧

  • @isharafat
    @isharafat 9 місяців тому

    as salaam aly kum brother,
    Good to see you after a long time. I have tried contacting you dozens of time in the past 18 or so years.

  • @believing24.t.7correctly
    @believing24.t.7correctly 4 роки тому +8

    Luv ur vids, planning on using a portable blender i can charge in my car with a USB cable to eat raw fruits and vegetables to survive and heal my diabetes and be financially free

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  4 роки тому +4

      That’s what’s up, I hope you get out of the rat race

    • @rebel8440
      @rebel8440 3 роки тому +1

      So smart!

    • @lisasmith516
      @lisasmith516 3 роки тому +2

      @Richardprsn9
      All 3 of these guys are HEALTH Specialists on UA-cam. Two are "M.D.'s, Dr Jason Fung and (Elliot Overton of "EO Nutrition," is a very good "Nutritionist" and Dr Ken Berry, M.D., is Keto to Carnivore, and Diabetic health focused. Dr. Fung, M.D., is about Fasting and magnesium salts in bathing. (But Magnesium oil could perhaps work as a substitute) and Elliot Overton is about using "Thiamine," (Vit B 1) and/or "Benfotiamine," as well as getting Oxalates Rich foods out of your life (slowly, but surely!) Best wishes 🎉❣️ Lisa Rae Rousseau 🤗💯❤️

    • @believing24.t.7correctly
      @believing24.t.7correctly 3 роки тому +3

      Check out the starch solution by Jon McDougal. LIFE CHANGER!
      Watch mastering diabetes UA-cam channel for life changing teaching. Animal products and fat/oil increases insulin resistance
      The Lord bless you and the Lord keep you. The blessings of God will manifest in your life throughout this week. You’ll see them pop, one by one. Acknowledge them, and thank the Lord for them. The Lord keep you, preserve, protect you and your loved ones throughout this week from the COVID-19 virus, and from every disease, and from every danger, harm, and from all the powers of darkness. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord make His face to shine on you. Behold Him as He is, so are you. His face is full of glory, shining on you, granting you His favor everywhere you go this week. Favor surrounds you like a shield. The Lord lift up His countenance on you and grant to you and your families His shalom peace, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. God bless all of you!”

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you Richardprsn9 for shielding us with your prayers. We appreciate your protection.

  • @syahmiabubakar
    @syahmiabubakar 4 роки тому +5

    How to stay cool in summer ?

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  4 роки тому +2

      Good question, I find a garage or shade under trees

    • @wolfpackmixedmartialarts6386
      @wolfpackmixedmartialarts6386 4 роки тому +3

      @@livinginacar6690 or u just travel to another state lol if you live in your car and your whole life is in your car you should have no problem traveling to another state

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  4 роки тому +2

      I agree

    • @gldsundrp9087
      @gldsundrp9087 3 роки тому +2

      I Work during the day, luckily.

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  3 роки тому +3

      That’s actually really brilliant, having a job at daytime and sleeping in your car at night time is a perfect dance. That’s what I do. I would not work a late shift instead of the daytime job.

  • @vintagegirl5723
    @vintagegirl5723 Рік тому

    Thank you for this

  • @RoamingNobody
    @RoamingNobody 3 роки тому +1

    I’m about to move into my 1996 Honda Civic, earlier today I went out and laid my back seat down and put a military issued sleeping bag in there long ways with feet in trunk and laid in there to test it out. I was surprised by how comfortable it is. So I’m going to save up all my money and get my car right with an alignment, new tires and window tint and pay my insurance up 6 months then I’m gonna quit my job and travel and live in my car just for fun. I think I can afford to do all of this with my paycheck this Friday I might work 2 more weeks just to have some money to start out with for gas then I’m gonna travel with no particular destination. Any advice for making money along the way to keep my insurance up and for gas? I’m not donating blood or participating in any medical trials under any circumstances I’d literally rather pan handle than do either of those.
    This weekend I have 3 days off so I’m going to go somewhere, maybe a Walmart parking lot or a truck stop rest area or something and sleep in my car a few days to try it out before I commit. My only concern right now is how I’ll make money for gas, insurance and phone bill.

    • @carthisan
      @carthisan 3 роки тому +3

      bro how you supposed to stay alive without cash. surely you want income

    • @FreeSpiritMom
      @FreeSpiritMom 3 роки тому +2

      You have to keep a job or start a job. Reselling and dropshipping is helpful. Delivery jobs that you can do with you car are possible as well. Don’t know how well your 1996 Honda is doing though. Or you can just save 6 months expenses (including savings for emergency) and live off of that if you don’t want to work. Try to pay your car insurance in full so that won’t be a payment you have to factor in later on.

  • @nelsonamoreno6841
    @nelsonamoreno6841 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your advices is very important to people want to living in the car 🚗 awesome 👍🙏

  • @kenihow
    @kenihow 4 роки тому +5

    Whats your top 15 items you need for car living

  • @natek3954
    @natek3954 4 роки тому +2

    Whete have you found is the most quite places to sleep in the city?

  • @CarsonTheArsonRat
    @CarsonTheArsonRat Рік тому

    My car’s battery keeps dying and I’m not sure why what is some advice

  • @brendanmoll4799
    @brendanmoll4799 Рік тому +1

    You in Lynwood

  • @davidhammond8098
    @davidhammond8098 4 роки тому +4

    How is sleeping on public streets considered trespassing?

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  4 роки тому +1

      I guess it’s not

    • @i.m.7710
      @i.m.7710 4 роки тому +2

      @@livinginacar6690 Yes. I wouldn't use that word anymore unless you are a lawyer prosecuting someone. Public property, there are arguments on both sides. Strengthen our side.

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  4 роки тому +2

      Better safe than sorry

    • @graciegjj
      @graciegjj 2 роки тому

      Just go to Walmart or something

  • @dot789666
    @dot789666 4 роки тому +5

    If theres a will theres a way!

  • @ShelterDogs
    @ShelterDogs 4 роки тому +4

    Is there a way to contact you?

  • @Saint1James
    @Saint1James Рік тому

    Literally has the same setup I do

  • @elwha6025
    @elwha6025 5 років тому +6

    Been looking at your vids and they are quite entertaining. I really enjoy the quotes you pull in as well, like the Ben Franklin one for example. I thought Walmart was OK with folks spending the night in their parking lots. How do you like the Seattle area? I'm from there originally. The town is turning into a dump.

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  5 років тому +3

      Thanks Elwha, i’m grateful you enjoy my videos. Yeah I thought Walmart was OK with people spending the night too but I’ve been doing this for six months and not all Walmarts are so welcoming. Seattle is great especially if you live in your car because it’s always cloudy and you get free car washes because it rains all the time, I love it.

    • @elwha6025
      @elwha6025 5 років тому +1

      @@livinginacar6690 Excellent. Your coming into some nice weather soon too.

    • @livinginacar6690
      @livinginacar6690  5 років тому +1

      Elwha
      Yeah it’s going to be sunny sometime next week but I actually like the terrible weather it’s great for me because it gets heat off my car and I love sleeping in the rain.

  • @i.m.7710
    @i.m.7710 4 роки тому +4

    Visible bedding and groceries.😵
    Daily shower👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @jbarbertv4490
    @jbarbertv4490 4 роки тому +3

    Lol What did you mean to say when you said after the first The first step is all downhill??

  • @aprilyoung8934
    @aprilyoung8934 2 роки тому

    Hi I’m hoards in my car in la nice to meet u

  • @mrbardel4363
    @mrbardel4363 3 роки тому +2

    after oil hit 100 $ more and more people will live in cars ...

  • @earthgoddess7768
    @earthgoddess7768 2 роки тому +1

    Subscribed right after you said we don’t need much food…. You da truth reflection.🤗😍🥰

  • @blaqgamin5073
    @blaqgamin5073 Рік тому

    they gotta ask you to leave first before they issue you a ticket hind sight!

  • @amberstone8795
    @amberstone8795 3 роки тому +3

    You are so cute ☺️

  • @Freelancer52
    @Freelancer52 Рік тому

    He else is about to be homeless?

  • @nelsonamoreno6841
    @nelsonamoreno6841 2 роки тому

    If the people live with the social security or desability and can't effort pay any rent in have to moved in to the car what physical address show the social security office if you o anyone not have family or friends ? thanks for answer blessings and be safe

  • @rodk857
    @rodk857 2 роки тому

    This ain’t help at all