Living In A Car: How to sleep in a car
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- Опубліковано 28 гру 2016
- Learn How to sleep in your car.
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In this video I show you three different sleeping positions to use when sleeping in your car. I also discuss methods to increase privacy such as tinting your windows and putting up a visor on your front windshield.
Falling asleep is one of the most challenging parts of living in your car. I've found 3 different ways to sleep in a car, and they have allowed me to sleep comfortably and get a somewhat restful night sleep. Once you find a place to sleep and find a comfortable position to sleep in, living in your car isn't THAT bad. Obviously you'll still want to save up for a van, but sleeping in a car is doable until you're able to improve your situation. - Навчання та стиль
Who else is on a road trip
Uganda Knuckles I’m not but I was a week ago
From Tennessee to California
Im on a 12 hr drive
Going on one next week
On a 20 hour one right now
More and more people in the whole U.S. are living in their Cars or Vans...very sad situation indeed! You wouldn't know it if they didn't tell you. Will be doing it my self in the next couple of weeks. I have been watching things like this on UA-cam for about a month. I actually feel better about it, because I know it can be done. I'm grateful to at least have a Car...or I would be on the street!
Good luck. If you're not sure how long you'll be in a car, I highly recommend looking at craigslist and seeing if you can get a cheap van. I've moved into a Chevy Astro van, and it's 1000X better than my car. I bought it for $1,500 but had to do a ton of cleaning and setup. Even then, the space is so so so much better. Take care of yourself!
im going to do the same thing for about a week. Starting a new job hours away from where I stay with my parents so I decided to sleep in my car the first week until i have the funds to actually rent a room or airbnb. Glad to know im not alone though
have a look at cheapRVliving here on youtube. A lot of people actually live in their cars since they prefer it over living a life in debt. Some even prefer the freedom it offers. It's like going on a camping trip, but everyday. I'm an outdoorsy person myself and I see nothing wrong with living in the car, or in a tent. You need very little in life to be happy. I actually woke up one day 8 years ago feeling suffocated by all the stuff I owned, and the debt that needed to be paid every month... This was the life I was told to live by people in power (companies and society), but I was miserable doing so. Instead I questioned it all, and today I live a minimalist lifestyle in a tiny cheap apartment. I'm usually trekking in nature every week, and wouldn't mind doing so full time. The biggest change you can make is your mindset and outlook on your situation. You can actually turn it around into something that actually brings happiness into your life.
I don't feel sad at all personally. Instead, I feel much more freedom living in my car, on my own rather than living with family members on their property even my siblings. Besides that, I find more time for myself living in my car. After work, I don't have to rush home in traffic like I used to do when living in a house. The only thing that bothers me a bit is that when night comes I have to find a safe place to sleep that's all. I don't care if or how people look at me if they think that I am living in my car. It's my life ! I try to survive when I am in a difficult situation you know. Everybody is trying to survive somehow, some ways ! Even you live in a house, there are many things that you still have to pay, to take care of !!! So I don't give a damn how people think of me. They don't live my life !!! I appreciate people with more common sense and more understanding for others !!! I have been living in my sedan for about a week now, and I am alright with it !!!
Most other countries think we all rich only if they knew 😁
Putting a bed pillow on each back seat so the seat belt latches are covered worked well for me. A sun deflector keeps you warm and unassuming from people walking by. Saves a lot of money on vacations and frees you up to travel at night when the roads are deserted.
In a month I will be sleeping in my car. I'm not worried anymore lol thanks!
Walmarts are usually a safe bet, although there have been a couple that tell you to leave. If you get some black posters and some tape you can "black out" your windows for more privacy. Great way to save up money, especially if you have a job. You could even save up for a van, and travel the world living in a campervan conversion. Be careful, stay safe, and best of luck to you.
Hope all is going well for you!
Starting September 1st I'm starting the van life as well! Could be nerve-racking, but watching these kinds of vidi put me at ease
Reverse J technique is the best way to sleep in a small car
Do you mean the L technique?
@@Red_bin nah. Reverse J.
Bro! Gracias for your Vid! In about 25 days I get 2 live in my Dodge Avenger😊 I'm just a lil "Asustada" for my Cat, and I'm definitely gonna save for a Van👍, I really Thank You for this vid, y sigue aprendiendo el Espanol hermano! 😊 God Bless Ya Bro! 😊
There is a 4th position. Buy a wide milk crate or something that's about the same size. Put that upside down in one of the spaces where your feet go, in the back seat. Lay your head at the other end of the back set and put your legs on the milk crate. Kind of a backwards "J" shape.
When it was warmer out I used to just put the driver seat back and with the windows cracked, sleep like that. I have anxiety so the warm outside air calmed me. If it was raining it was so relaxing. Well, it's cold now and although kicking the car sleeping idea around again, I'm a bit nervous about being too cold. Lol
This was very helpful, thanks.....
Where do you park usually and in what state(s)?
Thank you!
Method two always caused lower leg swelling. I have to do the first method.
You inspired me to finally clean out my trunk so I can get these 6'2" legs up in there, back seat is not allowing more than 4 hours sleep! Thanks bud
Hatchback is a better option than a trunk. But a large suv or cargo van even better. I live in a chevy volt Hatchback it's tight but if it was a trunk it be harder. Not impossible but harder and less comfortable.
Well me and my grandma got locked out so I hope this helps me!
I wish you all the best in your life!
Cool video very helpful
Keep trying and don't give up.
This will be me in a month. Good to see how others are doing it.
How I plan for this month. Get planet fitness black card membership, you can work out, shower and there are some 24/7 and then get a sleeping bag all set total $50 for a month, Make sure to eat healthy and go more green it's cheap as well. No to pizzas or burgers.
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Day Dreamer Stay safe and keep praying! 🙏🏻
I am planning on going on tour first around my country and then maybe all over Europe, but I think I’ll change my car first. I’d rather do it in a station wagon or a van.
there's no link about the free lancing stuff...
Thank you ,
What device do u use for kindle ipad?
Hey there, im going to live in my van for some time. I was wondering, do you think it’s a good idea to park and sleep at a truck stop? Or Walmart? What are some ways to park and sleep at night, under the radar?
I use Walmart mostly, some of them care, but others don't. You can black out your windows or use curtains (easier with a van probably). Rest stops are fine as long as you feel comfortable there. Truck stops are nice too because there are tons of semi-truck drivers parked there sleeping, so... It's kind of like a sem-trucker hotel lol.
ishmell1 hospitals
Rest area are best if it's 24/7 service people pass by always so things are better
Hotel lots
Need this to sleep during lunch break while working hour
Y cómo va tu español? Excelentes consejos gracias por compartir!
I want to live in my car but my wife doesn't want to.
Lol. I can understand that.
J Shysterr She should let you, and she can keep the house.
I want to do it but my husband doesn't want to
J Shysterr same here but my husband doesn't want to
Get rid of wife.
She gonna leave anyway.
They get bored n tired of us.
Plus don't eat the food before she is 48.
You know that Amazon hires RVers seasonally from about a week to a month or so at a time. Good luck (^_^)! Also you could teach yourself how to trade during your downtime
Traders Friend ...trade stocks?
That is an option, but I have a personal preference for forex. Just know that you can lose all of your money if you do not trade with discipline. It is not something to be taken lightly, but it can provide a nice income. It is worth looking into if you are a really disciplined person. It is pretty much a game that mirrors yourself, and shows you who you really are in terms of discipline......
The best things I will tell you are these. Your chart will tell you more truth than anything, it unfortunately will also trick you. Master the language of that charts. Wait for a proper trade set-up before entering a market. Cut bad trades quickly. Right now that makes no sense, but one day if you decide that trading is for you that advice will be invaluable (^_^)
Traders Friend .ok thanks
For backseat theres a inflatable car matress on aliexpress/amazon
Makes it easier for longer people to sleep on their side at least
Thx
THAT IS CRAZY!
I'm going on one
Try putting your head by the driver side in the back seat.
Move the front passenger seat forward so it gives your feet and legs an extra corner to stretch out in while youre in the back seat
Seems like position one would be best, but I guess your car isn't quite flat and has bumps in that position.
A friend of mine of Facebook travels the world like this. He gets the cheapest rental car he can find and then sleeps in that. Cheaper than a hotel room.
Good luck with your entrepreneurial endeavors.
Why not have like a box of clothes with something solid like books on top in the floor in front of your back seat and lay on that and the back seat if you can make it level? I'd try that and put my tiny memory foam mattress back there. It folds like a futon. That'd be perfect with some tinted windows and maybe even some shirts hanging in front of the Windows to block out even more light.
Try during the winter
About the last method you can do this with your seatbelt on if you are in a road trip, here is how to. You go sit in the middle seat then put the seatbelt on. Then when you put the seatbelt you now that part of the seatbelt that goes over your body right? Pull that part to the side. Then lay down and enjoy.
Buying a truck🛻 with a camper on it also is a good Idea. Living in your camper is also would work 🛻 good, there is so much different campers to get. 😊
I was hoping for something my innovative.
Nope. Sorry! It's pretty simple really.
Get a 2-3" memory foam twin size the kind that rolls. If it is to long roll some it under itself for it to fit. That side will be a little more thick that's where your head goes. Add a pillow if needed
The people on youtube sleeping in car/van all look like they came from a hollywood makeup studio.
C'mon its not that glamorous.
LOL...because these UA-camrs actually live at HOME...with their PARENTS! hehehe
I removed the passenger seat and the rear seat in my car. I also had all my windows tinted with limo tints - except the front windows of course... because it is illegal in my state to do so.
I lined the floor with yoga mats and weight lifting mats I bought at Walmart. It is soooo roomy and I sleep like a baby every night comfortably!
I sleep with my head in the trunk section and stretch my legs all the way to the front - with plenty of leg room!
And this way I have plenty of storage for my other stuffs as well.
Your idea is better than all the others I've seen. Taking the rear seat out and passenger front seat out is a great idea. Are you still living out of the car?
Man u made me giggle a little. Head in the trunk.man I'm still giggling.Hell dude I've been in my car only two weeks and I'm kinda fteakn out abit.I've lived my whole life in houses in the same smallish town.I'm old too.fukn 51.I've was married last 27yrs.2 daughters n now 3,grandkids.My grandson even lived withe n wife last 4 yes.he ten now.I'm scared to tell ya the truth.I have a scarey arse dog with me. He protects Mr and is company. Anyhow......
I’m on my way to tybee island right now in Savannah Georgia and it is taking forever and I can not fall asleep lol
Thanks for sharing your sleeping experiences. I liked your cute intro for position #3. I just want to wish you the best on all of your plans. Heavenly Blessings to you.
Thank you Barbara, I appreciate you. Blessings to you as well :-)
Cheers Gregory! Thanks for stopping by!
Don't I wish I could get a van soon. Noises don't bother me but if I have a hard time sleeping I turn on some podcast or another and fall asleep instantly. I learned, no more than 30-45min or have dead phone in the morning. I sleep in the passenger seat. Some cars are better than others.
How do you stay cool sleeping in the car with windows rolled up? It can get hot in there
use an air mattress.
Have you done a video on run-ins with the law while living in your car?
In some cities it's illegal to sleep in your car on the streets. I'm Grateful for the Safe Park LA Prgm. No worries that Law Enforcement will disturb me in the middle of the night with some bs. Bad enough I get very cold, Freezing. Bring Warm Blankets fr fr!
All power Bud, but my legs have to freeflow on all sides & flat down. Pls be mindful of bones sort of adapting conta nature - possible long term concern, much later at your age if...
you can't die from not having the windows cracked lol
Jeff D yeah I know I’m a dumbass.
I don’t know what happened with my information gathering. Turns out the danger is sleeping with the car ON because the CO from the exhaust may linger around the car and if it stays too long and you’re asleep it can kill you.
As far as not sleeping with the windows cracked.... there’s condensation build up which leads to mold problems. So.. yeah.
you look a bit like Justin Timberlake and you seem really cool
I’m in a car
How about a air mattress and air pillow?????
I don't want to deal with space issues and blowing up a mattress, and I'm uncomfortable on air mattresses, but some people do like this way.
Alvara DaCosta air mattress works only 2 minuets to blow up.. perfect because air mattresses it’s less then the price of a pizza on EBay and fits in the back seat like a treat
robert hingston did you even read the other comment?
Air mattress and air pillow would only work in nice weather. Otherwise, the air in them gets very cold, and a heating element or extra layers over them would be absolutely necessary.
I fold my rear seat down and sleep with my head in trunk if somebody shoots into my car they probably will hit my legs /feet instead of vital organs !!!
But isn't your head closest to the exhaust and carbon monoxide?
You cray cray lol!
I would turn your head around so you don't poison yourself love. Hopefully you are still ok
Are you travelling light? Most folks have so much stuff in the vehicle there would be no choice of where to sleep!! Thanks for sharing!!
Hi +Gevedon thanks for commenting. I'm probably traveling lighter than most, but by no means am I "light". I have way too many clothes, but those are all in my trunk. I use to stick my feet in the trunk with the backseat down, but I've found more comfortable options like the ones outlined in the video. I've also had a cooler in the cart, but I can always leave that in the passenger seat.
Gevedon How do you survive bullets and break ins?
He lives at his HOME. This is for UA-cam...obviously no one would think he's actually staying in that car. He has NOTHING with him!
No matter how you slice it, it is still uncomfortable sleeping in a small car. If I have no choice but to sleep in one, I'd use the trunk with the back of the seat down...
Yeah, that was option #1. I don't like it as much as just curling up in the back seat though. But this is just my personal preference after experimenting. I'm saving up for a van.
Biting cold is another problem as all cars are poorly insulated against the elements. By 3:00 a.m. the cold would wake you up.
Three blankets and wearing a jacket and pants have been good enough for me down to 13 degree weather. If that wasn't enough I'd just go get another blanket, but you're right, cars don't do very good at keeping the temperature at a comfortable level. Like you said, a van is the best option, and something I'm working on.
Sleep in the back seat have a big open umbrella which will stop people looking in..nobody will know your under in
Or just tint your windows
Why crack the window when you can open them 😂
Lucy Nield dumbass
same thing..
Lucy Nield are you trying to be funny 😂
Lol
Cuz he doesn’t want someone opening the door when he’s sleeping are u slow😂
My car smells like wet dog, I don't even own a dog wtf!
HitsMetal. Condensation. I read another car dweller has a couple of tube socks filled with kitty litter and it helps to absorb the moisture from your breathing. Also crack the window open a little bit for fresh air.
Bomzis!
If you plan to keep your car, it may be worth it to remove the passenger seat. then set up a cot or wood panell from front to back and use a 4"foam. you will have a permanent bed. an extra seat behind driver seat and a full trunk for everything else. Oh nevermind- I just saw this was 7 yrs ago and you prob are married and own a house lol.
I'm driving 18 hours tonight
Get some ear plugs!!!Hugs,
He makes watching this sooo entertaining. Lol his British accent tho! 😂🤣🤣🤣
: - )
What british accent
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I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH THAT WHEN I HAD TO DO THIS, I HAPPENED TO HAVE AN SUV, UNFORTUNATELY SOMEONE REAR-ENDED ME AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED! SO...DOES GOD HATE ME OR WHAT?!.....LOL!
God was maybe trying to get you in the right direction???, but God loves you
Cars aren’t airtight so you won’t suffocate, but better to be safe than sorry.
lol...I dont worry about dositions...I worry about safety...toilets at gas stations...use a styrofoam bag and youll fall right to sleed...
hear a mouse lol
Why are people sleeping in cars here in uk no one does
dream 51 wait until Brexit happens.
Bob Smith Lmao
Because they can’t afford rent. We have at least a million street people nationwide and another million that are living in cars, vans, RV’s and other alternative accommodations. And the unaffordable housing situation is only getting worse.
People in the UK do sleep in vehicles, it's just that you are uninformed.
Why UA-cam I have to watch this
you need a bigger pillow
Where can i get a car im homeless?
You seem like the type of person that would find them self in position where they’d need to know how to sleep in their car.
Cody Niles why do you say that?
Worst sleeping positions in a car I've ever seen. The only thing you succeeded with here is discouraging ANYONE from EVER sleeping in their car. You obvious need to get OUT of that situation.
I feel so bad for you living in a car If I could I would give you money
Pretty self explanatory 😞
You have so white teeths!
Wow !! One of these days someone on UA-cam will teach us "how to breathe" or "how to scratch". Guess I'm being mean.
Just dont do it... or buy big van then it is ok. Why you doing it anyway?? Move to Aland Island, newer saw homeless here.
Cars are not airtight, you can't suffocate. Do the research before you make asked asinine assertions.
I'm usually pretty good about doing my research. This one slipped. Thanks for the correction. On the other hand, No need to be a snob.
*Cocaine's a hell of a drug*