Its been 7 months since I turned my truck camper shell into my permanent residence; here are the things I really don't like so far. thehomelessfirefighter@gmail.com
toilet brush I picked up a solar shower but haven't had to use it. Also seen people use 2 gallon weed sprayers. They put cold water in some. Add hot water, pump it up and use the sprayer for a shower. It would still ne rough doing that outside in cold weather.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter Or if you have a gun made out of hotdogs. Or if you have a hotdog that fires bullets. Or if you have a gun made out of hotdogs, that fires hotdogs.
Sunshine has antibacterial properties. Just let your gym clothes dry in the sun for an hour or two before you throw them in a bag and that should take care of the stench.
If you need to discharge a firearm within the confines of your canopy, you have MUCH bigger concerns than blown eardrums. Great list that applies to a lot of people who travel on motorcycle as well.
I plan on working and living out of my car this summer again. It used to be a sedan. This year, I upgraded to a truck with a canopy. Looking forward to waking up hung over in my camper shell in extreme heat :) I hope it will be better than the usual - trunk of my car. Thanks for the vids. Your delivery is funny.
When you're putting away beer, make sure you drink a cup of water with every can of beer. That will minimize the hangovers, which are caused by dehydration more than anything else, although you'll need to use that piss bottle a lot.
1- You could use a 5 gallon bucket for popping. 2- You could buy a .22 with a suppressor. 3- No advice on that... 4- Don't drink too much... 5- Improvise a washing machine wirh a 5 gallon bucket and a plunger. And finally... Try to save for a motorhome, or at least a van, it's bigger and more confortable.
Powerade and Gatorade bottles bud, wide opening and enough volume for multiple #1's in the middle of the night. This was my go-to when I lived in a minivan in 2015. This year while stealthing it in a sedan for a few months the extra large can of Monster with the twist cap was my go-to, but if you forget to empty it daily better have a back up can lol. Going to start living in a truck camper like yours soon in January, thank's for sharing your build!
Ya I think I'll just start buying a bottle everyday and just get rid of it the following day. Thats cool to hear, let me know how it goes. Im going until April, that'll put me at a year. At that point see where I sit financially
I've been peeing in those Wal-Mart great value bottles 24 pack for $2. Drink it cuz you need water anyway, don't trow those away! Leave one or two every day. So a human needs about 1.5 L a day, so 3 bottles. If you really have a big'o bladder fill all three and get rid of them next day. I've been doing this for months and will continue when the Canadian winter is gone. Enjoy bro. Also those gallon bottles work great. P.S.: be careful peeing inside ;)
Alcohol is a con...how much is the right amount? I gave it up and my life improved so fast ...don’t miss it at all once you get used to it , no alcohol beer works fine for me. Plus I never have to worry about a DUI,or feeling terrible the next day. I like your channel ,best of luck sir.👍
Awesome man, thanks for the inspiration! I'm on month two in Ontario. Not exactly California weather but it's slowly warming up! Don't try to seal in the smelly gym clothes or they will go sour and smell worse. Seems counterintuitive, but try to let them air out best you can. Once they are dry the smell won't waft around anymore. Use a mesh bag (like for storing down bags) to keep them from fermenting until laundry day.
Charcoal darlin. Take before you drink and then after. You will not wake up with a hang over. Drink plenty of water before you pass out. And whala no hangover. I’m 41 and barely drink so when I do, it’s hell. It’s also because I have an MTHFR gene snip. Charcoal saves the day. Especially if I go to a wedding and there is lots of toast and different alcohol drinks. Saves me every time!
Or maybe not drink. I know people got dui while sleeping it off in the back seat, or going to passenger side of car to get something from glove box. Not even trying to drive.
Bro! I live in my truck too! Okay, first off... keep a bucket to go to the bathroom in. I keep a collapsible one that I line with a thick black bag. I like to watch Netflix while I go to the bathroom. You’ve got a back seat, and a ton of room in your cab! 2. Park in neighborhoods! People drive slow in neighborhoods! Also, get yourself some knives, wasp spray, bear spray, and a few tasers to keep around the truck cause yeah, you’ll blow those eardrums with a gun. Also, get yourself a stuff sack for your dirty laundry. They breathe in but not out! You seem like you might be able to invest in a laundry service too! Best of luck man! Thanks for sharing!
Check out 3M security film for your windows, I was quoted $600 for installation on a small SUV, pickup might be more, but it helps keep you and your stuff safer.
I am a 47 year old male who has worked as a truck driver since January of the year 2000, and although I cannot say that I enjoy using public restrooms, I can say that I have never had the crabs, or any other toilet transmitted disease. Also, I love pringles brand chips, and I must admit that a pringles can is an excellent high capacity emergency urinal. Also, if I was going to park on city streets at night alot, I would put some of the highly reflective tape that is used on commercial trucks on the rear of my camping vehicle. A proven way of dealing with stinky clothes that cannot be washed in a timely manner is to simply find the time to lay the clothes out in the sun for a few minutes, even if they do not have time to completely dry the UV radiation will destroy alot of the odor causing bacteria.
Thank you for keeping it real. God bless your soul. Your line of work should make you and Fire Fighter Angel. I wish more knew what an fire fighter goes through
Hey Man when I was able to tolerate the immediate migraine of drinking what really helped the next day was Excedrine and either Gatorade or energy drink.
HAHA!!! Here's a secret. If you drinking all night, have a FULL glass of water right before bed, it'll make the hangover -75% LESS worse the next day. I drink every Saturday ;)
Something that might help with your problem with your gym clothes is bamboo charcoal. It comes in pouches and it's supposed to remove odors and purify the air, just by placing the pouch in or nearby the problem area. I just bought some yesterday so I can't say if they work yet though
I have the idea to fall back on this type of living in worst case scenario or for an extended vacation. At home I hand wash my clothes in a 5 gallon bucket. I have athletic shirts or golf shorts which are extremely light. I have 4 sets that are identical except for color. With the quality of hand washing I can go 5 days per set easily in worst case scenario however i usually stick to 2 days. Wearing one set i can wash 3 which can last me 6-15 days after they dry for a couple hours.
How to cure your hangover problems: 1. Get a butane stove & a small cooking pot 2. Acquire ramen noodles 3. After a night of drinking, cook ramen noodles, make sure you leave some nice hot water with them, season, and eat the ramen soup. 4. Drink water after eating ramen 5. Drink water when you wake up (like at least 400 ml+, aka a normal size water bottle) This works for me and has saved me from many hang overs. The amount of salt in ramen will help replace the salts you lose from drinking, the noodles help soak up the alcohol, and the hydration of course helps re-hydrate you. If you can't do this, I recommend eating good salty/carb foods like french fries or pizza after drinking, but ramen is by far the best preemptive hangover medication I've ever discovered. You're welcome.
I've thought of doing this but I don't because it would be wayyyy too much suffering for me. I have generalized anxiety, depression and a good bit of social anxiety and to top it off as if those weren't more than enough, I get embarrassed very easily, so things like walking into McDonald's just for the bathroom without paying for anything or even just the nonstop worrying of if someone might hurt me while I'm asleep, it would all be emotionally and mentally depleting. I do however enjoy long road trips and have traveled cross country from Louisiana to California and even gone to Chihuahua twice. All very pleasant, fun, life giving experiences. Kudos to you, your strength and your determination. As for your clothes, I would suggest letting them sun out on your truck bed to help in reducing the level of bacterial growth by drying out the sweat, it would also minimize the odor by alot. You can even do this with your tennis shoes. An even better idea is to buy a cheap spray bottle and some alcohol and spray your clothes and shoes and let them get some sun and air. This will all definitely help with the quality of air for you, you can also spray your seats and and wipe down with alcohol, put the windows down and let it all dry to maintain a better quality of air overall. Good luck bro and wishing you well!
Sounds like youre adjusting fairly well. You need a netted laundry bag. crack the canopy cab window and hang em to dry. Essentail oils with water in a spray bottle helps the smell. I use peppermint and lavendar.
That sounds like a good idea. I haven't bought new gym clothes in 7 years. Im thinking about getting some, I'll try this technique out to hopefully prevent them from getting ruined. Thanks for watching.
We use isopropyl alcohol to spray gear down to kill bacteria that causes the odors. Its cheap and not perfume smelling. Just get a cheap spray bottle, pour the alcohol in, and spray. Also, the mesh bag mentioned above.
"Reach for their bear mace". Hilarious, like something I would say. I actually ended one date by thanking the woman for not maceing me! Just my sense of humor.
Thanks for being a bad ass Firefighter and being on point. I'm very sure that's a taxing job and more difficult than most the jobs I've done. Hope and bet your saving your ass off. I stayed in my Suburban for seven months while I worked a good welding job. That paid of a big part of my back child support to that lieing critter that was once my wife. The rest turned into hangovers so the financial advantage ended there. LOL Has complete faith in your ability to overcome and persist. One day your rig will be bigger and the Japanese Princess and you will be on different terms. When your ready to upgrade Im sure us followers can be on point for you and spot/find/point out a more luxurious taj mahal in the price range you set. "29 years old" is a real hazing for most everyone. Its one of several points in life where you ask/wonder as to (just WTF am I doing?!!) I'm definitely positive that when you decide to make that move to upgrade we will become your minions and come to Your aid as you do others and find you a van or what ever fits the equation you give us. My mantra when shit gets tough, "I will not be here in six months." This has always proven true and got me through many less desirable times. Could share more of my thoughts but this should be sufficient for now.
Wanna know a secret? Most cities or towns have hospitals. If you gotta go Number 2? Go to the hospital, I know this from working in hospitals. Do not use the main large 'men and women' bathrooms in the front lobby or ER. Walk down the halls or around corners and search any floor for a small, private one toilet restroom. These are super clean and private. You could even get in a quick bird bath at the sink. I lived in my 4Runner a few times, had a full time job and got a 24 hr gym membership for showers. I got up in the mornings and peed in an Arizona Ice Tea bottle with the big mouth or Gatorade. I parked at grocery or retail store parking lots overnight, many of these places have night crew employees parked all night so you won't stick out. I also parked at apartment complexes visitors parking and got the hell out of there at sunrise. I glued hooks up behind the front seats and hung a black sheet so you couldn't see in the back from the windshield or front windows. All back windows had very dark tinting but I would also put up cardboard on the inside no one can see in even if they put a flashlight against the window. I also rented a storage unit And yes, I always had my .357 Magnum within reach. I wouldn't worry about my ears more than protecting Life, Liberty and Property
One thing I find that helps for smelly gym clothes is mesh and fabric bags. Mesh bags allow them to air out any moisture for a short time. I place all my dirty clothes in a fabric bag. If the bag starts smelling I throw it in the wash.
I used to know a lady who made a camper out of her VW bus. She had a great solution to peeing during the night. Drill a hole in the floor of your pickup bed. Put a grommet in the hole, run a piece of foley bag tubing through the grommet and under the truck. Place a large funnel on the other end and you’ve got a place to pee and it runs on the ground under the truck. I would imagine it would beat pinching it off midstream when the urinal fills up!
wait, why use a canopy top. why not throw some money at a like 80s truck camper that has a toilet shower and a bed kitchen. you just empty your poop and dump stations.
trying to go more stealth, and wasn't looking to invest any money into this project. After selling my are I was down $500 after a new camper shell and used truck.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter in my camper van I used a widemouth tide bottle piss jug, just cut the plastic bit off, it seals tight, there's a van tour on my page, Throw some bleach or vinegar and wish it around once in a while. Can also make a small composting bin for #2
I keep a large Jack in the Box soda cup with the lid that I use as for number one in my car for emergencies. It is made of plastic and good enough to hold a large volume of number one.
Sam--i like the way you speak of these things--in this direct and sort of minimalist way. you spare us the hype and resist the urge to force things ---the good and bad--but present them as they are and leave us to draw our own conclusions. my conclusion is: you are funny.
Wasp spray, or Bear spray would stop someone so you can get away. The two garbage bags in a empty cooler makes a good toilet. I heard that before. Coolers with a lid conceal the odor. You won’t have to leave the truck till you are ready to dump garbage.
You should keep a couple extra water bottles around for the urine issues. After drinking, if you take a couple asprin/Tylenol with some water, that will greatly reduce your hangovers. The older you get the worse those hangovers are so you might wanna cut back or give up with beers.
When I was homeless in 2009, I did not know about car camping till it happened to me. Now I watch many people who do it now to get hints on doing it right if I ever need to do it again.
1 Drill a hole in the van floor.. attached a flexible 3 inch pipe.. flush some bottle water down the pipe after a discharge..with a good lawyer you'd beat the wrap 🙁 3. I think the $5 for the laundry is a good investment.. 😀 4. security > get a "silent attack dog onboard" sticker made ? 😀😀😀 Good video 👍
Dude. I did it for a while. It sucks. Let's be honest. It's cool being free and whatever, but having a home to come home too at the end of the day is so nice.
In the video of my updated build I showed the creation of it. Its a homemade weapon I made. Ya Id like to get an AR. Living in California I have to snag it while I can.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter yes. They are under attack right now. Being safe out there is getting harder. I'm a trucker and I keep 3 different guns in my truck in different places. Love your vids too man. Thank you for keeping folks safe and saving lives.
That hotdog is still pink. Yeah CA sucks. Pepper spray? I'm glad for the honest assessment for the cons of this lifestyle. Maybe time for an updated vehicle with room for shower/toilet? Or find spot to park steady. Co worker driveway maybe? Most homeless folks I talk to have 24 hour gym memberships for shower and toilets. And some find creative ways to do laundry in the shower. As a female with long hair, and no strength to defend myself, this doesn't seem doable for me. Check out Will Prowse channel for RV living. He was in the Bay Area but recently went south for a parking spot to rent. He looks so much more relaxed. He had multiple security measures he might tell you about privately.
Yeah dirty clothes need air. Not letting stuff air out is the worst thing you can do. Some kind of floor ventilation would probably be ideal if you could swing that. It's discrete and won't let the elements in. Maybe even some kind of shallow basket you could attach underneath your truck where you could lent your dirty clothes vent would work too.
This guy does have a good dead pan sense of humour (Steve Wright comes to mind) Greetings from 🏴 ‘There are a handful of girls who immediately reach for their bear 🐻 mace’ 😅 LOL
Get a 5 gallon camping toilet; a lot of them are small enough to fit under your bed, are cheap, won't stink, and have enough capacity to last a week or so.
I drive a chevy avalanche, and the box has drains at 4 corners... I could literally have a hose and funnel for a little diy urinal! Plus with the avalance I can use the entire cab and box, however no topper.
I hope you can make it another 5 months so you can save more money, but from the way you're talking, I think you'll be getting out of the truck sooner than later. Especially if the right young lady comes along.
I can't imagine doing this. I'm a FMF Corpsman in 5th Marine Regiment so I've lived in some very shabby living conditions. I've always resented materialism but living in a truck is a little too much. Glad to see it's working for you. You're an incredibly funny person. You should do stand up
get a .22 or a 380 and you'll have no issue with volume ( which is the last of your worries if you actually have to fire it) . Also- get a bucket with a lid for your stank clothes and throw baking soda in there .
Getting rear ended while you're in there is a rational fear. Just a few hours ago, a car slammed into a parked truck in front of my house. The tow had to lift the back end of the truck just to remove the car, which was totaled from the front.
For deodorant you can go very cheap but at the same time very (I repeat) very effective: mix 1 part bakingsoda with 2 parts slightly melted coconut oil (the variety which is somewhat solid at room temp.) which you use by rubbing 2 pees worth under the arms... as said very effective and odourless (you can smell nice by using your favourite cologne and not smell like a washing machine with all the different odours... Similarly you can use bakingsoda to keep smells down in your laundry bag...again: very effective, bakingsoda is a very good de-odorizer... Simply toss a few table spoons of the stuff in with the laundry and you will be good... It won't hurt the washing process later nor will it attack your clothing in any way.
As far as someone breaking into the back of your truck or opening your tailgate or camper shell, I used a couple of tarp straps to keep that from happening. Two of them hooked together were just long enough to go under the handle on the inside of the shell and reach back a few feet to find something to hook onto. Super tight and wasnt in the way, no way in hell anyone was getting in that way.
Advice from a former (now retired) field technician. A large juice bottle for number one. Take note of nice office buildings that have open bathrooms. Just walk into them like you work there.
This dude funny af and he dont even know it 😂😂😂😂😂
Im glad I was able to humor you.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter take a dump outside in nature ajnd get a shower portable
toilet brush I picked up a solar shower but haven't had to use it. Also seen people use 2 gallon weed sprayers. They put cold water in some. Add hot water, pump it up and use the sprayer for a shower. It would still ne rough doing that outside in cold weather.
LMAO
Exactly . He rocks
“Within the first couple encounters I swoon them with my words” 😂
At least thats how it goes in my head.
I laughed too
Or they get the bear mace... ahahahahahahahahh I love it
Harry Hov That got me ,he is so seriously funny!!!🤣🤣🤣
never bring a hotdog spear to a gun fight
Unless theres a gun attached to the hotdog
@@TheHomelessFirefighter
Or if you have a gun made out of hotdogs.
Or if you have a hotdog that fires bullets.
Or if you have a gun made out of hotdogs, that fires hotdogs.
never run with scissors if naked; unless you're tweaked outta' ya' mine' and the neighbors are cool and do not mind.
But why is there a hotdog taped to the spear tho?
@@Mr.Beastforpresident - c'mon man...have you never watched porn?
No joke, you should consider a standup routine. You have a such a dry sense of humor and it’s hysterical
@@yugiohpokemon5285 So what if he is? What are you trying to imply?
@@Daswassuphomie That people with dry humor are absolutely hilarious when they're telling jokes
>Lives in california
Well, I found your problem.
California is full of nuts!!
@@itachi_uchiha1538 .
You’re Wrong. Ur 100% correct
@@itachi_uchiha1538 The gays yes, gangbangers yes, feminist's yes. I agree.
Y’all just mad
You are the funniest dude who’s so serious
keeping it real
Sunshine has antibacterial properties. Just let your gym clothes dry in the sun for an hour or two before you throw them in a bag and that should take care of the stench.
If you need to discharge a firearm within the confines of your canopy, you have MUCH bigger concerns than blown eardrums.
Great list that applies to a lot of people who travel on motorcycle as well.
very valid point
@@TheHomelessFirefighter get a tazer and a gun bro. Only fire the gun after the tazer.
Sure having hearing is great
That’s just not something I’m looking to do at this time 🤣🤣🤣
this video is so hilariously and brutally honest. im dead
I plan on working and living out of my car this summer again. It used to be a sedan. This year, I upgraded to a truck with a canopy. Looking forward to waking up hung over in my camper shell in extreme heat :) I hope it will be better than the usual - trunk of my car. Thanks for the vids. Your delivery is funny.
What? The girls aren't excited to know that you live in a van down by the river?
lmao aaahh rip Chris Farley
I met my current bf while he was in a van we would smash at my place now we live on the road together.
@@laurencashman6668 smash why don't you say fucking like a normal fucking person
@@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 😂😂😂
Man, you could say the same things on a stage in a bar and could get paid !
Maybe I'll drop in to an open mic.
My thought too. I'm having a scream just reading the comments. I needed this laugh. Thanks
They have a foot powered washing machine that's small and compact that you could possibly use
“Not a lot of girls want to Netflix and chill at the Walmart parking lot.”
V1Gibby 🤣😂
cut to scene of pink lava lamp and rose near bed... lol.. I'm pretty sure he is making jokes :)
For the dirty clothes, I'd recommend getting a dry bag. I have a 35L dry bag and it kept stinky kitchen clothes from stinking up my truck nicely.
When you're putting away beer, make sure you drink a cup of water with every can of beer. That will minimize the hangovers, which are caused by dehydration more than anything else, although you'll need to use that piss bottle a lot.
"this is my voice 7 months of living in a truck"
1- You could use a 5 gallon bucket for popping.
2- You could buy a .22 with a suppressor.
3- No advice on that...
4- Don't drink too much...
5- Improvise a washing machine wirh a 5 gallon bucket and a plunger.
And finally... Try to save for a motorhome, or at least a van, it's bigger and more confortable.
He's in cali, not allowed to have a suppressor. Having a suppressor requires applying and paying for a special permit to own one.
@@CoolMan6428 He could buy or make an econo-can...
A suppressor doesn’t quite work like that
Powerade and Gatorade bottles bud, wide opening and enough volume for multiple #1's in the middle of the night. This was my go-to when I lived in a minivan in 2015. This year while stealthing it in a sedan for a few months the extra large can of Monster with the twist cap was my go-to, but if you forget to empty it daily better have a back up can lol. Going to start living in a truck camper like yours soon in January, thank's for sharing your build!
Ya I think I'll just start buying a bottle everyday and just get rid of it the following day. Thats cool to hear, let me know how it goes. Im going until April, that'll put me at a year. At that point see where I sit financially
I've been peeing in those Wal-Mart great value bottles 24 pack for $2. Drink it cuz you need water anyway, don't trow those away! Leave one or two every day. So a human needs about 1.5 L a day, so 3 bottles. If you really have a big'o bladder fill all three and get rid of them next day. I've been doing this for months and will continue when the Canadian winter is gone. Enjoy bro. Also those gallon bottles work great.
P.S.: be careful peeing inside ;)
Alcohol is a con...how much is the right amount? I gave it up and my life improved so fast ...don’t miss it at all once you get used to it , no alcohol beer works fine for me. Plus I never have to worry about a DUI,or feeling terrible the next day. I like your channel ,best of luck sir.👍
Awesome man, thanks for the inspiration! I'm on month two in Ontario. Not exactly California weather but it's slowly warming up!
Don't try to seal in the smelly gym clothes or they will go sour and smell worse. Seems counterintuitive, but try to let them air out best you can. Once they are dry the smell won't waft around anymore. Use a mesh bag (like for storing down bags) to keep them from fermenting until laundry day.
I literally can’t stop laughing uncontrollably while watching this video.
the fact that he doesnt have a personality just kills me
You're to kind!
The Homeless Firefighter dry humor counts as a personality trait in my book, don’t let anybody get to you, you’re fkn hilarious
@@johnfeola1856 except that he wasn't trying to be hilarious.
@@matthewalston1226 dude. I hope you're kidding. He's obviously very smart and funny. He's absolutely doing it on purpose. It's called dry humor.
Hot dog spear. I have so many questions.
Ask away...
FYI, Starbucks got the best single restrooms. Saved me many times while on my delivery job.
Just find a dog park and grab a couple of those poo bags. I used to crap in those all the time on my work break.
@@mantislife7463 right out in the open?
I love all of your videos . Please make more
I am planning on doing a truck camping trip Ill record as well as what my daily eating/cooking looks like.
If your gym clothes are sweaty take them in the shower with you and rinse them and wring them out as much as you can
Fantastic idea. I'll try it out
Charcoal darlin. Take before you drink and then after. You will not wake up with a hang over. Drink plenty of water before you pass out. And whala no hangover. I’m 41 and barely drink so when I do, it’s hell. It’s also because I have an MTHFR gene snip. Charcoal saves the day. Especially if I go to a wedding and there is lots of toast and different alcohol drinks. Saves me every time!
Ill have to invest in some charcoal
Or maybe not drink. I know people got dui while sleeping it off in the back seat, or going to passenger side of car to get something from glove box. Not even trying to drive.
Vinegar in the wash will eliminate the sour smell in your clothes. Blue collar sweaty dude here 👍🤘✌👊😬
Bro! I live in my truck too! Okay, first off... keep a bucket to go to the bathroom in. I keep a collapsible one that I line with a thick black bag. I like to watch Netflix while I go to the bathroom. You’ve got a back seat, and a ton of room in your cab! 2. Park in neighborhoods! People drive slow in neighborhoods! Also, get yourself some knives, wasp spray, bear spray, and a few tasers to keep around the truck cause yeah, you’ll blow those eardrums with a gun. Also, get yourself a stuff sack for your dirty laundry. They breathe in but not out! You seem like you might be able to invest in a laundry service too! Best of luck man! Thanks for sharing!
Delilah the Gemini thanks for the comment and the awesome advice. I'm always a fan of watching Netflix while going to the bathroom.
Check out 3M security film for your windows, I was quoted $600 for installation on a small SUV, pickup might be more, but it helps keep you and your stuff safer.
I stumbled on this channel since its related to camping out of a truck but now I'm stuck watching videos at 2x speed just enjoying your dry humor 😂
I am a 47 year old male who has worked as a truck driver since January of the year 2000, and although I cannot say that I enjoy using public restrooms, I can say that I have never had the crabs, or any other toilet transmitted disease. Also, I love pringles brand chips, and I must admit that a pringles can is an excellent high capacity emergency urinal. Also, if I was going to park on city streets at night alot, I would put some of the highly reflective tape that is used on commercial trucks on the rear of my camping vehicle. A proven way of dealing with stinky clothes that cannot be washed in a timely manner is to simply find the time to lay the clothes out in the sun for a few minutes, even if they do not have time to completely dry the UV radiation will destroy alot of the odor causing bacteria.
Thank you for keeping it real. God bless your soul. Your line of work should make you and Fire Fighter Angel. I wish more knew what an fire fighter goes through
Hey Man when I was able to tolerate the immediate migraine of drinking what really helped the next day was Excedrine and either Gatorade or energy drink.
HAHA!!! Here's a secret. If you drinking all night, have a FULL glass of water right before bed, it'll make the hangover -75% LESS worse the next day. I drink every Saturday ;)
Something that might help with your problem with your gym clothes is bamboo charcoal. It comes in pouches and it's supposed to remove odors and purify the air, just by placing the pouch in or nearby the problem area. I just bought some yesterday so I can't say if they work yet though
Let me know how they work. It honestly isn't a super big issue because I work so much that I really dont accumulate to much.
or maybe do your laundry
I have the idea to fall back on this type of living in worst case scenario or for an extended vacation. At home I hand wash my clothes in a 5 gallon bucket. I have athletic shirts or golf shorts which are extremely light. I have 4 sets that are identical except for color. With the quality of hand washing I can go 5 days per set easily in worst case scenario however i usually stick to 2 days. Wearing one set i can wash 3 which can last me 6-15 days after they dry for a couple hours.
Hotels for bathrooms they don’t know the difference. I am a diamond member and have never had anyone say a word.
Been there done that.
Pick up some Hornets spray....for protection....and can also use for the Hornets . Or bear spray for people trying to break in while sleeping .
How to cure your hangover problems:
1. Get a butane stove & a small cooking pot
2. Acquire ramen noodles
3. After a night of drinking, cook ramen noodles, make sure you leave some nice hot water with them, season, and eat the ramen soup.
4. Drink water after eating ramen
5. Drink water when you wake up (like at least 400 ml+, aka a normal size water bottle)
This works for me and has saved me from many hang overs. The amount of salt in ramen will help replace the salts you lose from drinking, the noodles help soak up the alcohol, and the hydration of course helps re-hydrate you. If you can't do this, I recommend eating good salty/carb foods like french fries or pizza after drinking, but ramen is by far the best preemptive hangover medication I've ever discovered. You're welcome.
I don’t drink tons. ...This was a funny one. Maybe not his intention, but none the less. Kudos to this dude.
Here's an interesting date question: what would you think if I said: "It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again." ?
I've thought of doing this but I don't because it would be wayyyy too much suffering for me. I have generalized anxiety, depression and a good bit of social anxiety and to top it off as if those weren't more than enough, I get embarrassed very easily, so things like walking into McDonald's just for the bathroom without paying for anything or even just the nonstop worrying of if someone might hurt me while I'm asleep, it would all be emotionally and mentally depleting. I do however enjoy long road trips and have traveled cross country from Louisiana to California and even gone to Chihuahua twice. All very pleasant, fun, life giving experiences. Kudos to you, your strength and your determination. As for your clothes, I would suggest letting them sun out on your truck bed to help in reducing the level of bacterial growth by drying out the sweat, it would also minimize the odor by alot. You can even do this with your tennis shoes. An even better idea is to buy a cheap spray bottle and some alcohol and spray your clothes and shoes and let them get some sun and air. This will all definitely help with the quality of air for you, you can also spray your seats and and wipe down with alcohol, put the windows down and let it all dry to maintain a better quality of air overall. Good luck bro and wishing you well!
Sounds like youre adjusting fairly well. You need a netted laundry bag. crack the canopy cab window and hang em to dry. Essentail oils with water in a spray bottle helps the smell. I use peppermint and lavendar.
That sounds like a good idea. I haven't bought new gym clothes in 7 years. Im thinking about getting some, I'll try this technique out to hopefully prevent them from getting ruined. Thanks for watching.
We use isopropyl alcohol to spray gear down to kill bacteria that causes the odors. Its cheap and not perfume smelling. Just get a cheap spray bottle, pour the alcohol in, and spray. Also, the mesh bag mentioned above.
I use cheap vodka. I also use it in my shoes...
"Reach for their bear mace".
Hilarious, like something I would say.
I actually ended one date by thanking the woman for not maceing me! Just my sense of humor.
Speaking of blowing your eardrums out lol 😂 That bear spray I watched in one of your vids would cover a very large area in all directions too 😂😭😂
"The clothes FESTER"... that is a very descriptive and appropriate word.
Thanks for being a bad ass Firefighter and being on point. I'm very sure that's a taxing job and more difficult than most the jobs I've done. Hope and bet your saving your ass off. I stayed in my Suburban for seven months while I worked a good welding job. That paid of a big part of my back child support to that lieing critter that was once my wife. The rest turned into hangovers so the financial advantage ended there. LOL
Has complete faith in your ability to overcome and persist. One day your rig will be bigger and the Japanese Princess and you will be on different terms. When your ready to upgrade Im sure us followers can be on point for you and spot/find/point out a more luxurious taj mahal in the price range you set. "29 years old" is a real hazing for most everyone. Its one of several points in life where you ask/wonder as to (just WTF am I doing?!!) I'm definitely positive that when you decide to make that move to upgrade we will become your minions and come to Your aid as you do others and find you a van or what ever fits the equation you give us. My mantra when shit gets tough, "I will not be here in six months." This has always proven true and got me through many less desirable times. Could share more of my thoughts but this should be sufficient for now.
You are swooning me with your words😂
Why thank you.
This the best and most real car camper channel I've ever encountered.
Im glad you enjoyed it, thanks for taking the time to watch.
Wanna know a secret?
Most cities or towns have hospitals. If you gotta go Number 2? Go to the hospital, I know this from working in hospitals.
Do not use the main large 'men and women' bathrooms in the front lobby or ER. Walk down the halls or around corners and search any floor for a small, private one toilet restroom. These are super clean and private. You could even get in a quick bird bath at the sink.
I lived in my 4Runner a few times, had a full time job and got a 24 hr gym membership for showers. I got up in the mornings and peed in an Arizona Ice Tea bottle with the big mouth or Gatorade.
I parked at grocery or retail store parking lots overnight, many of these places have night crew employees parked all night so you won't stick out. I also parked at apartment complexes visitors parking and got the hell out of there at sunrise.
I glued hooks up behind the front seats and hung a black sheet so you couldn't see in the back from the windshield or front windows. All back windows had very dark tinting but I would also put up cardboard on the inside no one can see in even if they put a flashlight against the window. I also rented a storage unit
And yes, I always had my .357 Magnum within reach. I wouldn't worry about my ears more than protecting Life, Liberty and Property
You got this! Almost there.
8 months down!
Should do standup comedy!! Also very informative thanks
“Stopping mid-urination” reminds me of deployment 😂
One thing I find that helps for smelly gym clothes is mesh and fabric bags. Mesh bags allow them to air out any moisture for a short time. I place all my dirty clothes in a fabric bag. If the bag starts smelling I throw it in the wash.
Im lucky enough where I work a lot and can wash them at the station.
With the current state of California (per the news), I am glad you are off the street currently. Stay safe!
I used to know a lady who made a camper out of her VW bus. She had a great solution to peeing during the night. Drill a hole in the floor of your pickup bed. Put a grommet in the hole, run a piece of foley bag tubing through the grommet and under the truck. Place a large funnel on the other end and you’ve got a place to pee and it runs on the ground under the truck. I would imagine it would beat pinching it off midstream when the urinal fills up!
holy shit you caught me off guard with the krabs bit LOL
"there are a couple of girls that reach for their bear mace"
wait, why use a canopy top. why not throw some money at a like 80s truck camper that has a toilet shower and a bed kitchen. you just empty your poop and dump stations.
trying to go more stealth, and wasn't looking to invest any money into this project. After selling my are I was down $500 after a new camper shell and used truck.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter in my camper van I used a widemouth tide bottle piss jug, just cut the plastic bit off, it seals tight, there's a van tour on my page, Throw some bleach or vinegar and wish it around once in a while. Can also make a small composting bin for #2
Lol... I posted my comment before scrolling thru others... yeah.. I have to agree here...
Steven Rathwell do NOT mix urine and bleach that is a really bad idea
I keep a large Jack in the Box soda cup with the lid that I use as for number one in my car for emergencies. It is made of plastic and good enough to hold a large volume of number one.
for number two , do you use the big gulp cup from seven eleven?
Some larger hotels have restrooms near the pool area/buffet area past the front desk.
Haven't tried that but seems like a good idea.
I've had to fired a 357 magnum in the cab of a truck. Not nearly as bad as you'd think
Sam--i like the way you speak of these things--in this direct and sort of minimalist way. you spare us the hype and resist the urge to force things ---the good and bad--but present them as they are and leave us to draw our own conclusions. my conclusion is: you are funny.
Wasp spray, or Bear spray would stop someone so you can get away. The two garbage bags in a empty cooler makes a good toilet. I heard that before. Coolers with a lid conceal the odor. You won’t have to leave the truck till you are ready to dump garbage.
P S I will be getting that spray for sure.
The Homeless Firefighter 👌 Have you already tried the sitting on a square cooler with plastic garbage bags?
P S I haven't, hopefully soon!
Sawdust supposedly kills Pooh odor fyi
Become a truck driver already.
You should keep a couple extra water bottles around for the urine issues. After drinking, if you take a couple asprin/Tylenol with some water, that will greatly reduce your hangovers. The older you get the worse those hangovers are so you might wanna cut back or give up with beers.
When I was homeless in 2009, I did not know about car camping till it happened to me. Now I watch many people who do it now to get hints on doing it right if I ever need to do it again.
Its a learning experience for sure. Take care.
1 Drill a hole in the van floor.. attached a flexible
3 inch pipe.. flush some bottle water down the pipe after a discharge..with a good lawyer you'd beat the wrap 🙁
3. I think the $5 for the laundry is a good investment.. 😀
4. security > get a "silent attack dog onboard" sticker made ?
😀😀😀
Good video 👍
All great advice, I may have to implement some of these.
Truck living in the city, way tougher than up here in truckee haha
You are one of a kind, that’s for sure. I really enjoy your videos.
I usually never laugh that hard but damn 😂
Dude. I did it for a while. It sucks. Let's be honest. It's cool being free and whatever, but having a home to come home too at the end of the day is so nice.
Interesting..Thank you..Have a blessed day..
"At the risk of getting crabs" im sory what?!?!😳
"Hot dog spear" 😂😂😂
You should get one!
This guy is so fucking funny. And they say Americans don't have dry humour. Shit, this guy beats any Brit hands down.
Keep it up dude. Love your vids.
Man this guy who does the soap and sunglasses commercials on UA-cam is pure gold. Funny dude hahahahaha
I just watched that Dr Squatch soap commercial all the way thru, it's definitely one of the best I've ever seen on UA-cam.
No comprende
"... it isn't all sunshine and rainbows." Cracked me up from the get go!
Im glad you enjoyed it Karen, take care.
Came across this channel randomly at 1 in the morning and I have absolutely no regrets 😂😂😂
Im glad you stumbled upon it.
Clearly, beer is not your friend. But, dude, you could kill it in stand-up comedy.
What in God's name is a hotdog spear? I loled at that one pretty hard. Get you an AR 15. Never worry about safety again.
In the video of my updated build I showed the creation of it. Its a homemade weapon I made. Ya Id like to get an AR. Living in California I have to snag it while I can.
@@TheHomelessFirefighter yes. They are under attack right now. Being safe out there is getting harder. I'm a trucker and I keep 3 different guns in my truck in different places. Love your vids too man. Thank you for keeping folks safe and saving lives.
Thanks for the kind words, have a great day.
Me too 🤔
That hotdog is still pink. Yeah CA sucks. Pepper spray? I'm glad for the honest assessment for the cons of this lifestyle. Maybe time for an updated vehicle with room for shower/toilet? Or find spot to park steady. Co worker driveway maybe?
Most homeless folks I talk to have 24 hour gym memberships for shower and toilets. And some find creative ways to do laundry in the shower.
As a female with long hair, and no strength to defend myself, this doesn't seem doable for me.
Check out Will Prowse channel for RV living. He was in the Bay Area but recently went south for a parking spot to rent. He looks so much more relaxed. He had multiple security measures he might tell you about privately.
Yeah dirty clothes need air. Not letting stuff air out is the worst thing you can do. Some kind of floor ventilation would probably be ideal if you could swing that. It's discrete and won't let the elements in.
Maybe even some kind of shallow basket you could attach underneath your truck where you could lent your dirty clothes vent would work too.
Ya Ive started taking them into the shower at the gym and giving them a quick wash, at least get some of the nastiness out of them.
Hopefully this dude is killing it in life. Idk why he he stopped making videos. They are great.
You need a bigger bottle. I recommend the OceanSpray 1 gallon Cranapple bottle. Large cap opening. Even comes with a handle!
This guy does have a good dead pan sense of humour (Steve Wright comes to mind)
Greetings from 🏴
‘There are a handful of girls who immediately reach for their bear 🐻 mace’ 😅 LOL
Get a 5 gallon camping toilet; a lot of them are small enough to fit under your bed, are cheap, won't stink, and have enough capacity to last a week or so.
I know I bagged on the food budget but you're funny as hell man
Thanks amigo
I drive a chevy avalanche, and the box has drains at 4 corners... I could literally have a hose and funnel for a little diy urinal! Plus with the avalance I can use the entire cab and box, however no topper.
I hope you can make it another 5 months so you can save more money, but from the way you're talking, I think you'll be getting out of the truck sooner than later. Especially if the right young lady comes along.
I am considering applying to the bachelor
You could definitely be a contender :-)
@@NoProGoPronto I'll make sure and make it another 5 months just for you. After that time to hit the bachelor.
If u park in the parking lot, u won’t get rear ended while sleeping
I can't imagine doing this. I'm a FMF Corpsman in 5th Marine Regiment so I've lived in some very shabby living conditions. I've always resented materialism but living in a truck is a little too much. Glad to see it's working for you. You're an incredibly funny person. You should do stand up
May look into checking out a comedy club.
get a .22 or a 380 and you'll have no issue with volume ( which is the last of your worries if you actually have to fire it) . Also- get a bucket with a lid for your stank clothes and throw baking soda in there .
You should get a maid. Just give her the keys, she'll make your bed, do your laundry and wash your house.
Ariel Helwani's long lost brother has been located
Getting rear ended while you're in there is a rational fear. Just a few hours ago, a car slammed into a parked truck in front of my house. The tow had to lift the back end of the truck just to remove the car, which was totaled from the front.
For deodorant you can go very cheap but at the same time very (I repeat) very effective: mix 1 part bakingsoda with 2 parts slightly melted coconut oil (the variety which is somewhat solid at room temp.) which you use by rubbing 2 pees worth under the arms... as said very effective and odourless (you can smell nice by using your favourite cologne and not smell like a washing machine with all the different odours...
Similarly you can use bakingsoda to keep smells down in your laundry bag...again: very effective, bakingsoda is a very good de-odorizer... Simply toss a few table spoons of the stuff in with the laundry and you will be good... It won't hurt the washing process later nor will it attack your clothing in any way.
As far as someone breaking into the back of your truck or opening your tailgate or camper shell, I used a couple of tarp straps to keep that from happening. Two of them hooked together were just long enough to go under the handle on the inside of the shell and reach back a few feet to find something to hook onto. Super tight and wasnt in the way, no way in hell anyone was getting in that way.
Good idea, Ive just been staying clear of urban camping. been hitting up campsites more.
Advice from a former (now retired) field technician. A large juice bottle for number one.
Take note of nice office buildings that have open bathrooms. Just walk into them like you work there.
Ya Ive used quiet a few office buildings, thanks for the info.