Car Tour | Living in my Car Full Time | How to Live in Your Car 101
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- We're FINALLY sharing my car tour video! Living in my car is much easier when you have a great setup. There are SO many creative ways to setup your car, so take what you like from my video. I rearranged my car about 5 or 6 times before settling on what I have now. If you want to learn how to live in your car, this video is for you. Enjoy!
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HELLO!! I have an UPDATED CAR TOUR VIDEO: ua-cam.com/video/o5RQ6Bpku1g/v-deo.html . My car looks slightly different now and is a little less cluttered.
Thank you for sharing 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
And You have a Beautiful Voice 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
You gotta get an instant pot!!
@@incognito7810 I got my goal zero power station online. I think Amazon or REI.
Masha Allah sis, praying for u to stay safe ♥️♥️♥️
@@damita4336 I'm goinb
I thought the same thing. I can't stomach throwing away money to a landlord. Rent goes up every year. Im not married, no kids so I live in my Prius. Just took a 2 week trip to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon. I have money in the bank and the 1st of the month holds no significance anymore LOL
Exactly! My coworker was just complaining about the first of the month and I felt bad for her, but I also felt so grateful that I no longer have to deal with that stress.
Good for you Angela L! 🤩
How do you keep your car cool when it's hot out, Angela?
@@My-Channel_forever She has a hybrid so she can run her air all day.
Wow!!! The freedom sounds amazing....
I am not a small woman and I'm kinda tall . I have to save for a van just trying to figure it all out I have a hyndai elantra....not sure if I could maneuver
I've been living in my car in London, UK since September 2017. I was only intending to do it for 6 months as I had just sold my house and was looking to purchase another within that 6 months. THE SHOCK.... The shock I had was a very pleasant one. After the initial 2 weeks; the easing in period I call it, I wondered why I had never done this before and to my astonishment the amount of money I saved by doing so. I didn't do it to save money as I had money from the sale of my house, but it showed me just how much money I had been wasting. My mind became clearer as I was no longer staying up watching rubbish on the television - when you live in your car you really have to work to a routine and I feel much better for that alone. I could go on and on, but I'll quickly finish with... when I sold my house as a treat to myself from the equity I purchased a brand new car, not with the intention of living in it, 3 and a half years later I am looking to trade my car in for another brand new car and still have no intentions of buying a new house.... furthermore, not one person I know realises I've been living in my car. I am a 61 year old car dweller.
Hi, Moosa here!
Yours is one of the most moving responses. It strikes so close to home.😌
Thank you for this sublime gift.❤️
@@simmpleenough Hi Moosa, thank you for your kind words. Enjoying your content and have subbed.
Wow, such an inspiring story. Thank you for sharing ♥️. I feel similarly. After living in my car for 1.5 years and realizing how much money I used to spend on unnecessary things, I absolutely cannot imagine leasing another apartment & paying insane utility bills. Moosa & I do hope to buy land and build a home, but we want to pay cash (no mortgage payments!) and be off grid as much as we can to keep bills low. Until then, I’m genuinely content living in my vehicle. Thanks again for the comment!
MB Good for you mate, i am a tad older and have responsibilites that make it not do able. So jealous of you,
in the nicest of ways of course, hence part time van status :) Mike County Durham
m8 well done ..... im going road ... rent is death
I really wonder why the car industry hasn't made a car designed exclusively for living in? Not an RV,
those are expensive and HUGE...I mean a regular car designed (with/or without a front seat, bed already
in there - plus other daily living items built right into the car (already)! Every time I get in my "normal"
car I immediately think that there is no place for my purse, for my packages, for my woman-self needs.
Car manufacturers would make a lot of money selling "Car homes" for everyone who doesn't want to
waste money on rent. Combine that with an electric car - think of all the design possibilities! We don't
just drive in our cars...some people might want to live in their car. This is an important market that
the car companies are missing out on big time.
I agree!! I often wonder the same thing. Car Life isn’t as popular as Van Life, yet, but maybe if this lifestyle continues to grow car manufacturers will try to tap into the market.
I've been thinking the SAME thing! Makes no sense, they haven't tapped into this market yet
same. They will save people who may not or dont want to afford renting/owning homes. it works with us traveling freelancers too .
Maybe because it would get rid of a large swathe working class people which the economy needs for labour to ensure corporations continue to profit. They don't want to start persuading people to become middle or upper class, money is enough of a motivator. Also they pretty much already do with SUVs ❤️📈
I love the idea but I think they would have issues because people who are living in cars (at least from my experience) can’t buy new cars so the market for selling them new would be near non-existent.
A little cocoon, safe and snug. It really shows that we don’t need much to be content. I relate to the need for anonymity, I don’t like nosy people, as I’m not a busy body, and I despise judgements traits, it’s become a social norm, evident during this pandemic. Minding my own business has freed my soul!!!
I agree. If only more people would learn the benefits of minding ones own business. I’m still learning. When my coworkers start gossiping about something I’ll walk away for a little while until they finish or put my earbuds in and listen to something. So much less unnecessary stress in your life when you mind your business!
You doing awesome. I did it for 4 years. 2 in a mini van & 2 in a convertible van. I was forced into living in a apartment because my family don’t think it’s normal. But in few bit I plan save up for a mini van & return back to van living. That’s where my happiness is.
Thank you! My family isn’t super fond of my lifestyle either, but they can’t convince me to get an apartment. I’m saving more money than ever without paying rent and utilities, so I’m in it for the long haul! I’m happy you’ve decided to do what makes you happy and get another van 😊.
No matter what anyone says this is YOUR life. Do what makes YOU happy!
Too funny! You were forced into an apartment. I’m so used to hearing people are forced to live in their cars because of hard economic times.
Interesting your family thinks it’s not normal. But normal for most Americans is spending 60% of your income on housing & what’s left goes to other bills. lol, that’s normal.
Do what gives you peace Jana.
Don’t let family tell you how to live your life! Ask if they will help with bills!
Please stop catering to people who have no respect for your happiness ...... there is nothing selfish, unkind or financially wasteful in 'vancamping' .... it's an option whose time has come and your family needs to wake-up and smell the coffee ... ☕
Dear God watch over her ......
You’re the first person I’ve seen that cooks in the car. Love the setup.
Thank you!
You have a very soothing voice 💞
Thank you 😊
Im living in my car by choice too. Im planning on getting my CDL. Then I can live in a big 18 wheeler and make money driving around.
That’s a great plan! I used to consider being a truck driver because I’ve heard they get paid really well! I figured I’d do it for a couple of years to save a good amount of money and then do something else. I don’t think truck driving is in my future anymore, but I really hope it works out for you! I know of many drivers who love their job.
Kudos to you in every way! Roomy. Organized. Comfortable. Cook safe. And workhome. Goals. Awesome. You will fulfill your dreams of a permanent home.
Thank you very much 😊
This is exactly what I was looking for! Someone living in their car comfortably LOL I love it!
I’m glad you enjoyed the video!!
I had to live on my motorcycle for 3 and a halh yes back in the 70 s , l loved it ! Wish I still was but I got old and disabled and had to give it up . It was the most enjoyable times of my whole life ! Hated to give it up ! It was real freedom, I went Everywhere .
What an awesome adventure you had! I’ve seen a few people online who live on their motorcycle. They keep a compact tent to sleep in and they’re very happy!
This is an amazing idea! Especially for someone who wants to save money and buy some land to either park their RV, build a house, or place a mobile home on that land! Stop making other folks rich and helping them pay their bills and living a lavish life style, when you can keep your money and live the same way they do!
Thank you!
How courageous are you wow. I could tell your so grateful for little things. Be safe always.
Thank you very much!
I love that giant kitchen area you have! You’ve made everything seem so spacious and so well organized. I have a lot of kitchen and cooking in my car setup as well, eating healthy and on the go is important to me
Thank you!
We have tried cooking at a park before, totally understand the desire to cook inside the car comfortably. We will be borrowing your idea of putting a cutting board down for the cooking area. Thank you.
You’re welcome!
@ 6:11 there should be another one on the opposite side. It's supposed to have a mesh netting that, in a perfect world, would keep your groceries from sliding all over the car.
I really like your stewardship and wise useage of your space.
I discovered the rubber lining stuff when I started working in the cafeterias at my kids school.
I love how you can cut them, how you can use them to open jars, so many uses. Just a little strip does wonders.
Great video!
Thank you for taking us along😊
You should buy a black curtain from the dollar store just to throw over your stuff in the trunk so people will not see everything from outside to steal it when you park and leave your vehicle. Get window tints as well so nobody can see the interior from outside. Covering everything will prevent theft. Out of sight out of mind
Thank you for the ideas! My back windows are tinted and I’ve started covering my things when I leave my car. I also put up my windshield sun shade every time I leave my car, even if it’s not sunny outside!
I realized I could save a FORTUNE doing this so I'm planning on transitioning myself.
Show us the cooking! I would loooooove to see how you do it! Homemade meals are the deal-maker for me to transition too!
Good luck with your transition! I’m working on the cooking video next.
If you do you gotta get an instant pot
I'm " transitioning" myself... planning for October
I chose to live in my car.
The less stuff I have the better. It feels very comforting and adventurous,
I can always find the solutions quick and easily, no matter what it is. 😊🙏❤️
I completely agree!
You are amazing thank you so much for this video. I want to buy a van-home in six months or so, and have been thinking about living in my car until I have enough saved to do that so when I heard your goals I was like!!! That’s me!!!! Lol. You are so smart and resourceful and inspiring and BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for this incredible video, I can’t wait to see more. Stay safe and stay blessed Sis. 🌹♥️
Been living in our car since December, saving money, educating ourselves for a secure future. Thank you for showing cooking ideas! Unlimited shower's and cooking are my only longing. 🌈 Happy travels
That’s wonderful! My future feels much more secure now. Every 1st of the month my coworker complains about rent and other bills I always feel blessed I don’t have to deal with that. I’m happy you liked the cooking video. I hope to share more cooking ideas soon. Best of luck on your journey ♥️.
Your setup is very efficient. Thank you for sharing this. 😊
I love your voice. Very calming. Your car looks great. Great way to utilize the space.
Thank you 😊
Carefully thought out, looks cozy & comfy. You have all I’d need if I lived in my SUV. Nice job & thanks for sharing with us. You are a lovely lady, please stay safe & best wishes in your travels!
Thank you!
this was amazing.
Smart, beautiful ❤️ and brave young lady. Your vibe is so peaceful 😍. Keep striving, keep thriving, keep rising beautiful Sistah.
Thank you 😊 ♥️.
Love your car home. Enjoy your journey!
Thank you!
I just found your channel....you certainly are organized. You seem happy, which is what's all about.
Good luck in your travels.
Thank you! I’m the happiest I’ve been in a long time.
Very creative!
You have a very calming and gentle voice. Lovely to listen to. Oh, and great car build!
Thank you 😊
Very impressive that you have been living this life since 2019. New Subscriber! I plan to binge watch your journey ♥️🧡
Thank you!!
I loved your video & got a lot of great ideas from it. I see car life as a way for me to gain my independence.
Thank you! Good luck on your car life journey!
Great idea. I wished I had been this adventurous when I was your age. Thanks for the video, and all the best to you!
Thank you!
Great tips! You have such a lovely soothing voice!
Thank you 😊
This is exactly why I'm choosing to do the same! Great video
Thank you and good luck on your journey!!
Amazing 💫💫
Mike from UK I take my hat off to you, great video and some ideas there for us all. Wish you well in saving for the larger
vehicle, i feel sure it will soon be within reach. Your van organisation is just superb. Best wishes Mike. County Durham UK
Thank you very much, Mike 😊
nice ideas, ty for sharing :) btw your voice is so relaxing, i was so chill watching this video. Stay safe & have fun.
Thank you 😊
Soothing voice. Great setup. Loved the video.❤️
Thank you very much 😊♥️
Love your set-up! Gave me some good ideas, thanks!
You're very welcome!
Very practical layout!
Thank you! I love it.
Such a great setup! I'm very! Impressed!
Thank you!
Beautiful, intelligent, organised...cosy home! Enjoy the jouney....
Thank you very much! I am 😊
You are doing absolutely great!
Thank you 😊
Thank you for this! Going to watch the updated one now! I hope you are well
Thank you. I’m doing well. Hoping to upload an update next week.
Awesome love it
awesome video
Idk how I happened across your video but I’m very glad that I have. I look forward to learning more about your lifestyle. It looks like you made an awesome choice for yourself
Thank you so much. I hope to share a lot more about myself and my journey on this platform.
Thank you for sharing your business with us on UA-cam. You have a great set up for that small Trax considering they have the same wheel base as the tiny Sonic. I have a Trax so I know how small they are. Its impressive that you have so many "van life amenities" along with empty floor space!
Thank you! Yea, I worked hard trying to include some of the “van life” amenities in my vehicle and I’m very happy with it. I don’t have a ton of clothes or pretty decorations or pretty plants that I see in many vans, but at least I have a place to cook and a good amount of leg room. I’ve changed my setup a little bit since this video to give myself even more room, so hopefully I can film that video soon and share it with you all. Im really happy with my setup. Thanks again 😊
Well done you! I plan on putting up some videos of my build too as soon as I get thru it. Content creation can be difficult. Thanks for the tour. I did take my backseats completely out-it created a lot of space for a kitchen. Excited for the cooling videos🌿
Thank you! Please leave me a comment when you upload your car tour video. I’d love to see it and support your channel. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Wow! enjoyed this. tour .... listener-friendly calm, nicely modulated voice ✨
Thank you 😊. I’m happy you enjoyed the video!
I love your setup and the fact that you cook. I would love to live in my car because my rent is ridiculous. However, I have a dog and 4 cats and a small Sentra car so it's not something that will ever happen. I'm obsessed with watching videos of people who do have the privilege of living in cars or vans, because it helps me figure out organization for my apartment as well as gives me inspiration. Plus it's just so interesting.
I’m glad you’re still able to find inspiration from my videos and other videos like this 😊. Thank you for the comment.
Very well laid out got some great idea's thank you..
Thank you! I’m happy it helped.
Love it. That little hook on your fan is what locks the seat in place
Oh, lol. Thank you!
Nice! Saving money is the key. I went minimalist 6 years ago and moved into an rv and live full time in it. I would never go back to an apartment. I love it. Have fun traveling. 👍
That’s awesome! Yup, I’m never going back either.
@marilyngatson2289 Did you buy the RV or was it gifted and do you work? Trying to get advice from those that are still working and not retired in order to understand how to make things work.
I love it.
Thanks for sharing .... Very informative
My pleasure 😊
This is awesome! Thank you so much 😊 👍
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Love your setup
Thank you!
So far it's a lot better than the other ones that I have seen a lot of them ain't even showing what kind of vehicle they got they just showing five ways or 10 ways to sleep in your vehicle that's it at least you showed your car and showed us how to pack things in it it was just a lot better thank you for showing us that video that was really great have a nice day
You’re very welcome!
Great video, you have a nice setup. Everything looks compact but in place, your very organized. Stay safe!
Thank you!
Looks like you have everything you need. I hope you’re staying safe ♥️.
I really do! Thank you and I hope you’re staying safe as well.
the calmest voice on youtube
Fantastic!
I am so glad that I found your channel you are so incredibly helpful and not to mention that cooking is a non-negotiable for me as well. Love that fridge I put it on my wishlist bec my 15L Alpicool isn’t going to accommodate prepping or the fact I make my own nut milk & fresh seasonings.
The bed is quite clever I haven’t seen that and I’ve seen at least 1000 videos with cars & minivans specifically. I’ll also checkout the cooking channel didn’t know you had one tks for mentioning it. Light & Love🌸💃🏽💗
Thank you so much!
wow, well done, super clever setup, thanks for sharing :)
Thank you! Glad you liked it.
Such a soothing voice!
Thank you 😊
Thank you 🙏🏾
Fabulous!!!!!
Omg. The thing in between the containers so they wont slide. Thank you for the idea. Thank you for posting this video it's been so helpful.
Lol, you’re welcome! I’m so glad you found it helpful.
Looks like a nice set up, thank u for sharing with us...
Thank you and you're welcome!
Hi love thank you for sharing, I hope you are still doing well and enjoying life💕
Hi Yvette! I'm doing very well and still loving car life. Thank you for the nice comment ❤️
I love your vibe. Go on sister!
Thank you!
Thanks and thanks. Informative video.
You’re welcome!
Good on you gal I lived in a car I seen so much beautiful places peaceful all the best in life you choose. Stay safe enjoy ❤️
Thank you!
Great video thanks for the tips 👍
You’re very welcome!
That is where ur happiness is, so be it. I love it .You enjoy more of ur life now
Thank you!
@@simmpleenough Thank u and stay safe :)
You should do a meal series. Kind of like those calming study sessions! Loved this💗
I plan on making many more “cooking in my car” videos! Thank you 😊
@Jellibeen I know RIIIIIIGHT😃
OMG you have your car set up fabulous, you rock my Sista !!! 👍💎
Thank you!
this is a good inspirational video. I am planning to set up my small suv
Thank you and good luck!
Bless you . Thank you for the insight
My pleasure. Thank you 😊
I have watched this video and enjoyed watching it again and again thank you so much,💚
Thank you 😊!
@@simmpleenough great idea.. hope you are keeping safe.. are you in the US?
Some great ideas.
Thank you!
Amazing job! I hope to do similar things with my car. Stay safe and save money!
Thank you!
I am so happy for you!!!!
Thank you 😊
Nice set up!
Thank you 😊
I really love how u are organized I been thinking about doing it in my rav4 full time
I hope you go for it!
I will keep you posted
Utterly wonderful...
Thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing 🥰
My pleasure 😊
Very cool, thanks for sharing
Thank you 😊
great and smart
Thank you!
Great set up in your car!!!
Thank you!
You are a genius! Amazing design and functionality. You go!
Thank you 😊
Very nice 🙂
I love how your car is set up. i am planning on trying living out of my car and see if i like it or if it's for me. If i enjoy going out for a few months i may buy a cargo van in a few years.
Thank you! It’s very smart of you to try out this lifestyle before diving in head first. It’s definitely not for everyone, but I love it. I feel so free 😊.
Neat setup! I wish you the best!
Thank you!
Smart set up! High 5 - you got this!
Thank you for sharing honey! xoxo
Thank you 😊. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Superb really well organized then any other u tubers
Thank you!