I loved when you said all of this is luxury. I yelled amen when you said that. Then for all the reasons you said. Yes! You are very grounded. Sending you lots of light.
I’ve done this before . It really teaches u how to be a minimalist and survive with necessities. No rent , no address , no bills , just freedom. Teaches u a lot more than most spoiled people today !!
You are a brave, smart, intelligent, man. I need to follow your example and get off this stressful grid of never ending bills and a cost of living that keeps going up while wages stagnate
Thanks Christopher. I'm just trying to learn and grow and I have a ton of work to do. Cheers to us both growing and making things just a little better each day.
Learning so much from your channel. I do UberEats and just jumped in my car to move from MD to NC. Decided not to live with family and paying for a hotel room makes no sense since all i do is sleep in it. Since I'm in my car all day anyway I can just pull over, catch a couple of zzzz's and off to work. Will be using thr planet fitness for the shower through.
VERY well said! I'm a nurse and I live out of my 2018 Jeep Cherokee for all the same reasons! Thank you for sharing and providing such profound wisdom!
@@BrandonRKH Its going great. Its been 8 months and so far its much easier than I thought it would be ( a bit too easy lol) I too am in Southern California and the temps here make it far easier than many other locations as you know. Its hard for me to imagine going back, I love the freedom too much.
To me, the biggest benefit of living in your car is freedom. Free to roam like an eagle. No matter the time of day, you can go where ever you desire. Freedom from not having to slave away at yard work on some property the government can take back if you fail to pay taxes. Freedom from worry over a roof leak or someone suing you because you failed to shovel the sidewalk after a snow storm. I have looked into a Prius, live in an urban area with a full time job and spend my evenings delivering for UberEats (I LOVE to drive). Some car dwellers seek a larger living area but I prefer excellent MPG so I can spend hours per day just driving. The climate control of hybrid cars is a must, too. I do like the idea of practicing poverty. It provides a different perspective on life and I heard, don't have any research to back up my claim, that thinking about our living situation in different ways helps keep our brains active. Safe travels.
Agreed. And also, everything in moderation. I've enjoyed this experience and unexpected things have come out of it but I think everyone needs to balance a healthy dose of certainty and uncertainty in life. It sounds like you and I might be in the mode of craving uncertainty at the moment. Let's enjoy and be safe. ALSO, if you're like me and you love driving, PLEASE check out my other video on blood clots because I think driving a lot and sleeping in the car could be related to the blood clots. Blood clots are life-threatening and I had one almost one year ago. Be well!
I'm considering beginning this journey in the next few months. I plan to pay down debt, start freelancing, and just free myself from a stressful lifestyle. I appreciate your mindset about challenge and discomfort. I love having a traditional living space, but in order to drastically change my life, I think discomfort is necessary right now. Great video!
It's amazing how many people are doing this now a days, I remember the tiny house movement that started around 5 years ago but now it's just many of us just living in our cars. In my case is a convertion van after divorce and losing everything, living on SSI, but it is a great sense of freedom from the messed up system and negativity in this cruel world. I'm happy and proud that there's also people like you, young people, that are doing this and struggling, who are doing it save up thinking about your future. God bless you
I really appreciate the videos. Makes me feel somewhat not alone I'm about 2 months into this. I'm in Wisconsin so the weather is not ideal... but it's not so bad. I have a nice comforter that keeps everything but my head warm. I'm partly doing this by choice to be alone and get out of debt. I also have a hard time to swallow my pride to ask a family member/friend to stay there. Other than getting a 200 dollar ticket it's been good. I love the part about making yourself feel uncomfortable and it making you stronger. Everyone fought me on this decision but I told them it took a lot of strength and clarity to embark on this. Tyvm for the videos. Stay safe.
I'm honestly thinking of living in my car cause I want total freedom and rent where I live is ridiculous. A studio cost $700-800 a month. Either I move to another state or live in my car. Thank you for uploading this video!
Thank you! I agree that it is helpful to cast aside the negative noise. Working towards goals (and to a larger extent, IDENTIFYING my goals) is the challenge I need to grow in to. How about you?
First and foremost I liked your positive attitude.....second as long as you are happy and safe, who cares...let me share with you something: I know some people have 7 figure in their account, big houses, many cars....but they don’t have the blessing to go to bed and sleep ( they take pills to sleep everyday) so we are really blessed to be healthy and happy....Don’t worry about people as the French philosopher Sartre said: Hell is other people.......So do whatever you wanna do to be content and zen......Good luck bud
Hey Alonzo. Thank you so much! Yea, I agree with you. We can't take that stuff for granted and happiness comes from many things we often overlook. Thank you again!
You can buy a roll of Reflectix (foiled/air bubble) insulation at home depot for $25 and cut custom window covers for all your windows, including your windshield. Use paper as a template and make cut them slightly oversized so you can snug them into your window frames. You will keep the car warmer and if you put black fabric on one side it will look like your windows are tinted. The remaining Reflectix you can line your trunk with it.
Good for you! I’m a pretty successful corporate person, a woman, who sold everything and lived in a van/rv then in a Prius V for a while- 7 months. My adult son was very supportive of me. I guess I raised him right. I have the ability to rent an apartment tomorrow and get a job. Rock on!
Go to Home Depot and get some reflective you can cut them slightly larger than your windows and then just push them in at the end of the day and pop them off in the morning when you're ready to go
Julie W that's a really good idea. I've heard of those before but I didn't know they could pop off when you don't need them; I thought they were more permanent than that. Thank you!!
If you don't want to (can't afford to) buy rolls of ReflectX, get Dollar-type Store car window sun blockers and cut them up. 😊 It's essentially the same material and they are decorative!
Your the 1st person doing what I'm doing that I can resonate with. I " ran away from home " is what I say lol I still have access to my BFs and my old apt. But that's mostly because of the Covid that came about after you made this video! I'll have to look and see if your still doing this. I'm in Seattle. You would love it up here. I'd be afraid to be in California if you still are- Seattle is perfect for living in your car
The simplicity and honesty with which you presented this was refreshing. Thanks for sharing! You mentioned Tim Ferriss and dealing with the fear of taking risks like starting a business - are you planning on starting a business sometime in the future? Now that you're out of the real estate biz, how are you supporting yourself on the road aside from UA-cam? Looking forward to seeing where this takes you and using your tips and positive outlook in my own journey!
Oh wow, thanks Robert. Curious as to what your journey looks like. I intend to go much deeper into UA-cam and right now I've been supporting myself by working for a friend's startup business.
@@BrandonRKH Right on, myself I've recently enrolled in a unique Austin-based MBA program, and am gearing up to drive down and live out of my Jetta for the second semester starting in August. From there, who knows! Here's to continued success, cheers.
I love that you chose this lifestyle so you can pursue your sport. Roughing it and loving it like you say prepares you for most anything that may come along. I'm an old lady. I love camping trips in my car to go fishing, insect and spider hunting and photographing and logging them into a personal field guide. When I retire soon I plan on doing that full time and selling an leaving all the material things behind. Good for you! Go grab life and love it!
I have a Holden Commodore - in Australia. I think it is the Chevrolet SS in USA. It's bigger, but a nuisance with the back seat. Only a small part of the centre back folds down. I'm setting it it up to be able to live in if I have to. The way things are in the world today makes me think living in the car is a option to plan for. In many countries, buying a home is out of the question, and renting here in Australia, you can be in a queue of a hundred or much more.
Yes, it can be tough. It's a valuable trait to be able to live in very modest means, I think. We just need to be careful about things such as blood clots. I made a video about that as well. I got one while living in my car. Stay safe out there!
love your honesty and you being so up beat! you were my therapy today you made me smile survive another day love love your attitude look forward to watching more of your videos thank you for uploading your video and sharing stay safe! 💗💖
Great video thanks for showing us, I feel weighed down by all things I have and have to upkeep it's hard work at times and I don't need much to survive so I need to downsize. Stay safe and safe travels. 🇬🇧👍🍻
Did it two weeks on a 2008 civic, traveled from Chicago to Key West Florida. Still enamored with this lifestyle... but I think it would be better to do it on a Prius. Looking for work to get a Prius. it's really not as bad as most people think. the freedom and the adventure far outweighs the drudgery of an ordinary life.
You are so dope! Glad I found your channel. I have lived out of a military vehicle in the dessert and was surprised at how I could still have peace and a level of comfort while baby wipw bathing and sleeping in freezing temps in only a sleeping bag. Being in the army at that time was far more uncomfortable than the physical conditions I just described because I felt owned however it is true that you grow stronger from uncomfortable situations. So glad you brought that up.
I like your philosophy of life energy! Nice to be in Huntington Beach. I grew up there but can only afford to live in Garden Grove now and pay a lot to live here. Good for you for living the life you feel comfortable living. 🙌👍
Thank you Ellen! Just trying to live life to the fullest. Fortunately I don't need much in the way of material possessions. Garden Grove is a great area too. Amazing Vietnamese food :)
I wish i had been where you are at ur age. Im 68 and i realize from watching videos like yours i could have led the more uncomplicated way. You seem to have your head together. Im still checking into going places in my car its a honda civic and it would be a real challenge with the health issues i have.
Right on my brother, I fully support and understand what you are doing and furthermore I plan on going on this lifestyle myself, so thanks so much for sharing! Best wishes to you!
With your car not only would I have the access hole between the back seat and the trunk widened by a mechanic or do it yourself. But you can get a tow bar that holds a container that is off the ground that will give you a lot of extra storage space. Do it yourself about $100,to$200
Omg...I LOVE that: purposely being uncomfortable, purposely living at a poverty level. I do that everyday right now. I "live" in a studio apt, but I actually LIVE like I'm homeless (somewhat, that is). No heat, A/C, running water, plumbing, refrigeration, stove, microwave, cable, bed, washer/dryer. Its a start to prepping myself for when there is no "modern" conveniences. I believe that homeless people are the STRONGEST people, because they sleep on concrete (actually heard that from a homeless woman) and know how to survive. Someday we will ALL probably have to deal with that. Better to get ready NOW. This guy here living in his Honda Civic is so SMART and way ahead of the game.
Just an idea for window coverings go to Dollar Store they have the silver looking covering buy 2-3 of them cut them to match the size of your windows they also carry Velcro and scissors and tape to cover the edges once cut. Would look pretty sharp !!
I've lived in a 3rd world country as well. Most Americans do not realize the wealth we have. Thanks. A good video giving some sanity to our over-consumption. I'm 72. Have camped in my Prius.
Going 2 Thrive I now have a Prius Prime. Very cramped compared to my previous 2013 Prius because of 4" hump due to bigger battery. I am trying to ready a space to sleep in the cabin of my 2012 Ridgeline. I think I figured out how to free up flat space for my 5'11" frame to sleep on. Working on a template. I can sleep in the truck bed in good weather but only with tailgate down.
I found a mattress for a baby crib at Walmart. I folded down my back seats and slid the mattress right in. Im 5ft 3 inches and it goes to about my ankles. I rest my feet on the arm rest. I use window covers and clip them on those handles with those big metal clips. I got a memory foam pillow. Sleep like a baby.
awesome video. Huge fan! New subscriber. I live in Miami in my Toyota Prius - I chose the Prius because of Climate control. Especially in very hot, humid climates, you need to be able to sleep comfortably at night and the Prius provides that.
Hey! Another Prius owner! I'm planning on moving into my Prius as well! (Gotta pay it off first). I love it so much. And yes, climate control is huge in the Prius because it's one of the few cars you can leave on overnight and it uses next to no gas since it runs mostly off of the battery. They are also surprisingly big (117 cu. ft to be exact). New subscriber, by the way! I love your energy, keep doing what you love, and maybe I'll see you on the road someday! :)
My next car will be a Prius for the climate control for sure. I live in Louisiana (read brutal humid summers where it is hotter at night than the day) and plan to do extended camping in this region. Props to all car campers who make it work.
don't forget to compare first to Hyundai ioniq it's the new "move over Prius" car also able to be left on at night but better gas mileage and more interior space with a better warranty. 💡
Maybe try some black poster board from the dollar store. Trace the windows and cut to fit. You may need two pieces for the back window taped together with black tape.
If you check on UA-cam, there are so many ways to remove the backseat and create a completely flat sleeping platform using simple materials from HD. Your blood clot in lower leg could be due to sleeping on an uneven sleeping surface for a prolonged period of time
How many weeks in the comfy car? Try it in a small pick up who's seats don t recline for two years while holding down a full time job doing construction.
Hey George. That sounds rough! After my blood clot, I wouldn't even consider that as an option for myself. That's just me though. Sounds like you're speaking from first-hand experience.
Regardless of what circumstances cause one to live in his/her vehicle (forced homeless state, financial stress, minimalistic principle, nomad lifestyle), no one should be judged or feel some kind of way about vehicle living.
Thank you. My Honda Civic has that annoying brace thingy between the back seat and trunk. I now know I can actually sleep in my car inspite of that obstruction.
Where is your food? How do you cook? You need to invest in window reflectix. What do you do for entertainment? I would imagine that stealth camping is impossible when you do not have good window treatment. I think you also need blankets also to make you sleeping more comfortable. I have a Honda Civic. I have not tried to sleep in it yet, but I am going to.
@@BrandonRKH no, I have a family. But I love the minimalist philosophy and people who live authentically. I hope to travel in a van someday, though. Be well.
You need a Tacoma with a camper slide in, solar on top. Best way to go if your going to live in a vehicle. At least getva kindle reader load it up with 50+ books, setup a hammock, read, grab your flyrod hit the streams, get shadowrun crossfire cardgame, kickback way of life, lol.
I use limo tint in the back windows and cover all my windows with black sunshades. So unless someone really really looks. The windows just to be very tinted very dark. There is a tint shop around salt lake. Just look up pre cut tint salt lake City. And you can do the tint yourself. Save you a few hundred dollars.
I ma start living in my car starting next month. Kinda scared, but it's happening. I'm planning on how to do it, and where I can sleep. Thanks for uploading this. Kinda putting me at ease!
@@BrandonRKH it really isn't by choice. It's financial issues, and problems at home that's pushing me to do this! I'm hoping to save and be able to get on up on my feet! Was plany on doing this for at least two to three months, but I'm guessing it'll be probably a year, or a some time longer! I'm staying in the antelope valley where I live, not traveling at all as I do have my job here!
@@BrandonRKH I know it won't be easy, but watching your vids is really putting me at ease and opening my eyes as in not seeing this as a punishment, or a struggle! Thank you for sharing your experience. Many blessings to you!
I bought a $29.00 memory foam doggie bed then another$ $20.00 for a doggie pillow so my bed is so Comfy. I also put a 5ft camping container on the top of my Jeep Renegade for shoes blankets odd stuff that I have 💙
Well I don't know about that Hondad are very reliable! I've only had my Jeep for 7 months and I've already had to bring it in to get the main component in my computer system replaced! 😌 I drove it Brad New off the lot. I'm glad I have Bumper to bumper! 😅
Hey Richard. Thanks for asking! I've made a couple of videos about my living situation since this one. Currently I'm living in an AirBNB that started with a one month stay and turned into a year. I also moved to a different car and will be taking out the back seats in order to be able to lie down in it. There may be some car living in the near future. Have you been living in a vehicle?
Lia the Vegan thanks Lia! I like the idea of knowing how to be well put-togerher but at the same time understanding that there are other things more important than that. It's a good balance, I think.
I have did this In a pt. cruiser for almost three years, not by choice but that's the way It Is, I'm 69 years old retired on very little money but have been all over the U.S. just checking t out
Sorry pushed the wrong button, but eat, sleep In this thing and enjoy It, only thing that worries me Is not sleeping flat, my feet are swelled but I do walk around quite a bit In the day and try and stay healthy, just hope I don't get a clot sleeping like this, I take a small aspirin to keep my blood thin and hope that's enough, beleave It or not I sleep and dream better then In a regular bed.... Go figure, I go to blm and other free sights aswell as rest stops on the hyway and haven't had any problums, like I say not by choice.
Hey Eugene. That's really great of you to share that. I hope that you are doing well and I'm glad you are aware of the dangers of clots. It's no joke. Is there a way for you to have access to a medical help? Even if you don't have a clot, my guess would be that swelling of any kind is your body's way of raising a red flag about something. Get it checked out. Stay healthy and strong! What are some of the places you've been and things you've done while on the road that are meaningful to you?
Where do you sleep when your car needs repairs? Also, if the car suddenly broke down what is your plan at that very moment? It's a lot to remove after being towed. My guess is you'd get dropped off at a hotel first? How would you do this? I mean, you could be anywhere and this happens.
I have the same car you have. You didn't remove the latch that holds the back seat closed when I slept in my car I kept on hitting my face on it and that wakes you up lol. second all these videos nobody ever talked about how the windows get fogged up. Good indication that someone's in the car. if I lived in my car I'd be thinking about bringing it to a mechanic and have them make the whole to the trunk bigger it's way too small. If you don't mind me asking how do you get the money to live in a road and who's address do you use for car insurance. Nice videos good luck dude.
Hey Brian. I totally know what you're talking about, haha. I don't think I've been hit in the face with it fortunately. Yea, you're right about the fogginess. Sometimes I would leave the windows ever-so-slightly cracked open but depending on how much you do that, it is also an indication that someone is in there. Throughout the time I was living in my car I was both in between jobs and had a full-time one. I would stay local and drive out to places on the weekend or sometimes during the week too. Mail would either be sent to my parents' address or my work address.
I saw a video the stuff that they have inside the little bags that they put in the shoes so they don't go bad I forgot what it's called but you can buy a containers on eBay of it. You put it in a sock and it absorbs the moisture so the windows don't get fog up. then you can put it in an oven to heat it out to take the moisture out of it and use it over again. Or you could probably leave it out in the sun they have some that change colors from moist to dry so you know.
I'm rapidly approaching retirement with no savings. I'm looking into purchasing a van to live in since I have several pets, and I may need to sleep in my car with them while I'm still working in order to save money for a larger vehicle to travel in when I finally retire.
Just out of curiosity, do you have to turn off the engine during cold weather? I have not experienced it but you never know what life has in store for a person, never say never.
Everyone needs to go camping with the intent on learning to live with basic survival. Camping is a good exercise in simplicity and earth survival. There are many levels of survival. It is good to learn and exercise basic survival skills. The world man has created with fast food and convenience is artificial and not real. Gardens fruit trees are real. I go to the coast and use my dive gear to get my dinner. Every family should go camping and practice basic survival.
Yea, camping has so many positive lessons that can be learned from it. Have you heard of this ancient ritual in Mexico known as temazcal? It involves ideas similar to what you are saying and I just experienced while in Mexico. I am making a video about it now.
Don’t regret buying your car. I know the debt is not fun I been there. I hated owing money to the bank when I got my RAV4. However now I have a peace of mind knowing that after I paid off the debt I have a reliable car that potentially will be around for when I’m teaching my kid how to drive. Just pay off the car and keep the car you already have for as long as you can. Make all that money you spent on that car worth it.
I think your lifestyle choices are a sign of the freeing of our technology.....face it you wouldn’t do it if you didn’t have WiFi....times change, judgements need to change....more power to you!
I'm planning to do this starting next month. However, I have a 2013 Civic Coupe and the fit is kinda tight, so I was thinking of upgrading or something. Just curious...how tall are you?
Hi Mike! No, I have made some videos about the living situations that I've gotten into since the car and I still have more to make before I catch up to current-day. Are you living in your car now?
I loved when you said all of this is luxury. I yelled amen when you said that. Then for all the reasons you said. Yes! You are very grounded. Sending you lots of light.
Thank you Tammie. Yea, it definitely is all relative, isn't it?
I’ve done this before . It really teaches u how to be a minimalist and survive with necessities. No rent , no address , no bills , just freedom. Teaches u a lot more than most spoiled people today !!
Yea, I really like the idea of minimalism. It's good to get a taste of it, right?
Learning how little you actually need is very empowering and freeing.
cuddlesanddaisy Yes, so true. Learning that you are capable of living and being happy with very little is very empowering as well!
Is condensation a problem?
You are a brave, smart, intelligent, man. I need to follow your example and get off this stressful grid of never ending bills and a cost of living that keeps going up while wages stagnate
Thanks Christopher. I'm just trying to learn and grow and I have a ton of work to do. Cheers to us both growing and making things just a little better each day.
I love living in my car by choice, l haven't felt this free since the 60's, l took so many trips and never left my neighborhood LoL
That's cool. What kind of car are you living in?
Deborah Isaacs , still in your car? I hope you are thriving. I am getting a Prius to live in as my retirement, so I can travel.
Learning so much from your channel. I do UberEats and just jumped in my car to move from MD to NC. Decided not to live with family and paying for a hotel room makes no sense since all i do is sleep in it. Since I'm in my car all day anyway I can just pull over, catch a couple of zzzz's and off to work. Will be using thr planet fitness for the shower through.
Hey Felicia. Thanks for your comment :)
How have things been going? Are you living in your car or have things changed?
VERY well said! I'm a nurse and I live out of my 2018 Jeep Cherokee for all the same reasons! Thank you for sharing and providing such profound wisdom!
Wow, thank you Sara! How is your experience going?
@@BrandonRKH Its going great. Its been 8 months and so far its much easier than I thought it would be ( a bit too easy lol) I too am in Southern California and the temps here make it far easier than many other locations as you know. Its hard for me to imagine going back, I love the freedom too much.
Yea, the weather is very easy for it. What was your reason for doing it??
@@BrandonRKH basically for the same reasons as you.
To me, the biggest benefit of living in your car is freedom. Free to roam like an eagle. No matter the time of day, you can go where ever you desire. Freedom from not having to slave away at yard work on some property the government can take back if you fail to pay taxes. Freedom from worry over a roof leak or someone suing you because you failed to shovel the sidewalk after a snow storm.
I have looked into a Prius, live in an urban area with a full time job and spend my evenings delivering for UberEats (I LOVE to drive). Some car dwellers seek a larger living area but I prefer excellent MPG so I can spend hours per day just driving. The climate control of hybrid cars is a must, too.
I do like the idea of practicing poverty. It provides a different perspective on life and I heard, don't have any research to back up my claim, that thinking about our living situation in different ways helps keep our brains active.
Safe travels.
Agreed. And also, everything in moderation. I've enjoyed this experience and unexpected things have come out of it but I think everyone needs to balance a healthy dose of certainty and uncertainty in life. It sounds like you and I might be in the mode of craving uncertainty at the moment. Let's enjoy and be safe. ALSO, if you're like me and you love driving, PLEASE check out my other video on blood clots because I think driving a lot and sleeping in the car could be related to the blood clots. Blood clots are life-threatening and I had one almost one year ago. Be well!
I'm considering beginning this journey in the next few months. I plan to pay down debt, start freelancing, and just free myself from a stressful lifestyle. I appreciate your mindset about challenge and discomfort. I love having a traditional living space, but in order to drastically change my life, I think discomfort is necessary right now. Great video!
Thanks so much Cee Cee! I wish you the best in your journey! Be safe!
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It's amazing how many people are doing this now a days, I remember the tiny house movement that started around 5 years ago but now it's just many of us just living in our cars. In my case is a convertion van after divorce and losing everything, living on SSI, but it is a great sense of freedom from the messed up system and negativity in this cruel world. I'm happy and proud that there's also people like you, young people, that are doing this and struggling, who are doing it save up thinking about your future. God bless you
In a few more years there will be living In my bike. Were just getting tinier and tinier!
@@crossfoot4612 I wear my helmet to sleep in the rain.
I really appreciate the videos. Makes me feel somewhat not alone I'm about 2 months into this. I'm in Wisconsin so the weather is not ideal... but it's not so bad. I have a nice comforter that keeps everything but my head warm. I'm partly doing this by choice to be alone and get out of debt. I also have a hard time to swallow my pride to ask a family member/friend to stay there. Other than getting a 200 dollar ticket it's been good. I love the part about making yourself feel uncomfortable and it making you stronger. Everyone fought me on this decision but I told them it took a lot of strength and clarity to embark on this. Tyvm for the videos. Stay safe.
I'm honestly thinking of living in my car cause I want total freedom and rent where I live is ridiculous. A studio cost $700-800 a month. Either I move to another state or live in my car. Thank you for uploading this video!
I hear ya! What did you end up doing??
I admire humble, peaceful people.
Yes, me too :) I try to be mindful of humility. Thank you for your comment
You make a lot of sense! Do what's right for yourself and ignore the negativity while working towards your goals.
Thank you! I agree that it is helpful to cast aside the negative noise. Working towards goals (and to a larger extent, IDENTIFYING my goals) is the challenge I need to grow in to. How about you?
First and foremost I liked your positive attitude.....second as long as you are happy and safe, who cares...let me share with you something: I know some people have 7 figure in their account, big houses, many cars....but they don’t have the blessing to go to bed and sleep ( they take pills to sleep everyday) so we are really blessed to be healthy and happy....Don’t worry about people as the French philosopher Sartre said: Hell is other people.......So do whatever you wanna do to be content and zen......Good luck bud
Hey Alonzo. Thank you so much! Yea, I agree with you. We can't take that stuff for granted and happiness comes from many things we often overlook. Thank you again!
Sartre was right!
Your parents must be so proud of you. You're amazing!!
Props to you. I had to live on my car many many times , it’s always a mean to a bigger goal , the freedom is real when you can move wherever whenever
Yea, I totally agree. It's a means to something bigger!
You can buy a roll of Reflectix (foiled/air bubble) insulation at home depot for $25 and cut custom window covers for all your windows, including your windshield. Use paper as a template and make cut them slightly oversized so you can snug them into your window frames. You will keep the car warmer and if you put black fabric on one side it will look like your windows are tinted. The remaining Reflectix you can line your trunk with it.
Good for you! I’m a pretty successful corporate person, a woman, who sold everything and lived in a van/rv then in a Prius V for a while- 7 months. My adult son was very supportive of me. I guess I raised him right. I have the ability to rent an apartment tomorrow and get a job. Rock on!
Wow, thank you for sharing. Why did you choose to do that? Was it a difficult decision for you?
Go to Home Depot and get some reflective you can cut them slightly larger than your windows and then just push them in at the end of the day and pop them off in the morning when you're ready to go
Julie W that's a really good idea. I've heard of those before but I didn't know they could pop off when you don't need them; I thought they were more permanent than that. Thank you!!
If you don't want to (can't afford to) buy rolls of ReflectX, get Dollar-type Store car window sun blockers and cut them up. 😊 It's essentially the same material and they are decorative!
You are an intriguing person. Level headed and realistic. Respect
Wow dude, love the explanation! You earned a new subscriber!!
Wow man. Thank you so much. That means a lot to me.
Ty for the video. All I have is a 2001 mustang with 175000 miles but I'm determined to get on the road. Safe travels🌷
Your the 1st person doing what I'm doing that I can resonate with. I " ran away from home " is what I say lol I still have access to my BFs and my old apt. But that's mostly because of the Covid that came about after you made this video! I'll have to look and see if your still doing this. I'm in Seattle. You would love it up here. I'd be afraid to be in California if you still are- Seattle is perfect for living in your car
The simplicity and honesty with which you presented this was refreshing. Thanks for sharing! You mentioned Tim Ferriss and dealing with the fear of taking risks like starting a business - are you planning on starting a business sometime in the future? Now that you're out of the real estate biz, how are you supporting yourself on the road aside from UA-cam? Looking forward to seeing where this takes you and using your tips and positive outlook in my own journey!
Oh wow, thanks Robert. Curious as to what your journey looks like. I intend to go much deeper into UA-cam and right now I've been supporting myself by working for a friend's startup business.
@@BrandonRKH Right on, myself I've recently enrolled in a unique Austin-based MBA program, and am gearing up to drive down and live out of my Jetta for the second semester starting in August. From there, who knows! Here's to continued success, cheers.
Dude im so impressed i live in my car and you gave me so many ideas
I love that you chose this lifestyle so you can pursue your sport. Roughing it and loving it like you say prepares you for most anything that may come along. I'm an old lady. I love camping trips in my car to go fishing, insect and spider hunting and photographing and logging them into a personal field guide. When I retire soon I plan on doing that full time and selling an leaving all the material things behind. Good for you! Go grab life and love it!
You are very wise. Thank you for the valuable insights.
Thanks! I'm just trying to maintain a healthy mindset but it is challenging at times. Thank you for watching!
What a great attitude! Best wishes to you.
Hey Dee Tee, thank you so much. I really appreciate that!
I have a Holden Commodore - in Australia. I think it is the Chevrolet SS in USA. It's bigger, but a nuisance with the back seat. Only a small part of the centre back folds down. I'm setting it it up to be able to live in if I have to. The way things are in the world today makes me think living in the car is a option to plan for. In many countries, buying a home is out of the question, and renting here in Australia, you can be in a queue of a hundred or much more.
Yes, it can be tough. It's a valuable trait to be able to live in very modest means, I think. We just need to be careful about things such as blood clots. I made a video about that as well. I got one while living in my car. Stay safe out there!
love your honesty and you being so up beat! you were my therapy today you made me smile survive another day love love your attitude look forward to watching more of your videos thank you for uploading your video and sharing stay safe! 💗💖
Great video thanks for showing us, I feel weighed down by all things I have and have to upkeep it's hard work at times and I don't need much to survive so I need to downsize. Stay safe and safe travels. 🇬🇧👍🍻
Did it two weeks on a 2008 civic, traveled from Chicago to Key West Florida. Still enamored with this lifestyle... but I think it would be better to do it on a Prius. Looking for work to get a Prius. it's really not as bad as most people think. the freedom and the adventure far outweighs the drudgery of an ordinary life.
Yes and, like you kind of mentioned, this isn't something that has to be permanent. This is a temporary way of prioritizing others aspects of life.
So true !! I’m fixing up my van for weekend dwelling. Love the idea!! Hey from Nashville !!
you have understood LIFE , thank you for your video and good luck. (nice final minute !!)
Thank you! I appreciate that.
You are so dope! Glad I found your channel. I have lived out of a military vehicle in the dessert and was surprised at how I could still have peace and a level of comfort while baby wipw bathing and sleeping in freezing temps in only a sleeping bag. Being in the army at that time was far more uncomfortable than the physical conditions I just described because I felt owned however it is true that you grow stronger from uncomfortable situations. So glad you brought that up.
I like your philosophy of life energy! Nice to be in Huntington Beach. I grew up there but can only afford to live in Garden Grove now and pay a lot to live here. Good for you for living the life you feel comfortable living. 🙌👍
Thank you Ellen! Just trying to live life to the fullest. Fortunately I don't need much in the way of material possessions. Garden Grove is a great area too. Amazing Vietnamese food :)
I wish i had been where you are at ur age. Im 68 and i realize from watching videos like yours i could have led the more uncomplicated way. You seem to have your head together.
Im still checking into going places in my car its a honda civic and it would be a real challenge with the health issues i have.
oh wow, thank you! I guess we are each on our own unique journeys. I'm sure it would be fascinating to hear about yours.
You’re so brave. God bless you and keep you safe always. I think what you are doing is super smart.
Right on my brother, I fully support and understand what you are doing and furthermore I plan on going on this lifestyle myself, so thanks so much for sharing!
Best wishes to you!
I love it very minimalist..clean
Car
With your car not only would I have the access hole between the back seat and the trunk widened by a mechanic or do it yourself.
But you can get a tow bar that holds a container that is off the ground that will give you a lot of extra storage space. Do it yourself about
$100,to$200
Oh right, that's a great idea. Thanks Brian!
Omg...I LOVE that: purposely being uncomfortable, purposely living at a poverty level. I do that everyday right now. I "live" in a studio apt, but I actually LIVE like I'm homeless (somewhat, that is). No heat, A/C, running water, plumbing, refrigeration, stove, microwave, cable, bed, washer/dryer. Its a start to prepping myself for when there is no "modern" conveniences. I believe that homeless people are the STRONGEST people, because they sleep on concrete (actually heard that from a homeless woman) and know how to survive. Someday we will ALL probably have to deal with that. Better to get ready NOW. This guy here living in his Honda Civic is so SMART and way ahead of the game.
Those last words at the end of the video are very empowering!! Great video!!
Thanks man. Thanks for watching and giving me your feedback!
Very wise young man. More power to you brother.
Thanks Carl! I'm on a loooong, continuous journey to wisdom.
Good job young man, it's better than nothing and living outside in the elements,god bless you.
Just an idea for window coverings go to Dollar Store they have the silver looking covering buy 2-3 of them cut them to match the size of your windows they also carry Velcro and scissors and tape to cover the edges once cut. Would look pretty sharp !!
Thanks for the tip. Are you living out of a car?
Thank you for sharing! I have recently had to do this too. Thank you for the encouragement
I've lived in a 3rd world country as well. Most Americans do not realize the wealth we have. Thanks. A good video giving some sanity to our over-consumption. I'm 72. Have camped in my Prius.
Wow, thanks Dean. I appreciate your comment! Yes, we do have a lot here in the U.S. How is it sleeping in the Prius?
Going 2 Thrive
I now have a Prius Prime. Very cramped compared to my previous 2013 Prius because of 4" hump due to bigger battery. I am trying to ready a space to sleep in the cabin of my 2012 Ridgeline. I think I figured out how to free up flat space for my 5'11" frame to sleep on. Working on a template. I can sleep in the truck bed in good weather but only
with tailgate down.
I found a mattress for a baby crib at Walmart. I folded down my back seats and slid the mattress right in. Im 5ft 3 inches and it goes to about my ankles. I rest my feet on the arm rest. I use window covers and clip them on those handles with those big metal clips. I got a memory foam pillow. Sleep like a baby.
Wow that actually sounds very comfortable. 😆
awesome video. Huge fan! New subscriber. I live in Miami in my Toyota Prius - I chose the Prius because of Climate control. Especially in very hot, humid climates, you need to be able to sleep comfortably at night and the Prius provides that.
Wow, yea that must be a unique challenge having to deal with a climate like that in Miami. Is climate control a unique feature to the Prius?
Hey! Another Prius owner! I'm planning on moving into my Prius as well! (Gotta pay it off first). I love it so much. And yes, climate control is huge in the Prius because it's one of the few cars you can leave on overnight and it uses next to no gas since it runs mostly off of the battery. They are also surprisingly big (117 cu. ft to be exact). New subscriber, by the way! I love your energy, keep doing what you love, and maybe I'll see you on the road someday! :)
My next car will be a Prius for the climate control for sure. I live in Louisiana (read brutal humid summers where it is hotter at night than the day) and plan to do extended camping in this region. Props to all car campers who make it work.
I am waiting for Toyota to come out with a Prius OE - Outdoor Edition with all the toys for car camping built in.
don't forget to compare first to Hyundai ioniq it's the new "move over Prius" car also able to be left on at night but better gas mileage and more interior space with a better warranty. 💡
May find a prius better or ev and insulate the boot/trunk if use in cold. Fabulous video, true awakening.
Cool idea. I hope that goes well!! Let us know.
Love this! So well said. Thank you!
Your awsome and your very kind. I like people like that.
Thank you so much, Corinna! That's sweet.
your most welcome :*
You give me hope.
Maybe try some black poster board from the dollar store. Trace the windows and cut to fit. You may need two pieces for the back window taped together with black tape.
Inspiring! Thank you for your message!
If you check on UA-cam, there are so many ways to remove the backseat and create a completely flat sleeping platform using simple materials from HD. Your blood clot in lower leg could be due to sleeping on an uneven sleeping surface for a prolonged period of time
Cool setup. I have an 07 civic. I like your simplicity . A sunroof is good for living in yr car. Trailer hitch might be a nice addition. Good job man.
Thank you! Sun roof recently died on me :(
How many weeks in the comfy car? Try it in a small pick up who's seats don t recline for two years while holding down a full time job doing construction.
Hey George. That sounds rough! After my blood clot, I wouldn't even consider that as an option for myself. That's just me though. Sounds like you're speaking from first-hand experience.
I wish you the best, health and safety as well. I like your positive feedback towards this kind of living. 😊
Regardless of what circumstances cause one to live in his/her vehicle (forced homeless state, financial stress, minimalistic principle, nomad lifestyle), no one should be judged or feel some kind of way about vehicle living.
Agreed! Thank you so much! Have you had to do it before or have you thought about it as well?
It's a great adventure. Congratulations.
Thank you!
Thank you. My Honda Civic has that annoying brace thingy between the back seat and trunk. I now know I can actually sleep in my car inspite of that obstruction.
Where is your food? How do you cook? You need to invest in window reflectix. What do you do for entertainment? I would imagine that stealth camping is impossible when you do not have good window treatment. I think you also need blankets also to make you sleeping more comfortable. I have a Honda Civic. I have not tried to sleep in it yet, but I am going to.
Thank you so much i needed to hear this as im taking the step of car living
Cool! Be well, and thank you!
I support you.
Aw, thank you! Do you have a similar adventure?
@@BrandonRKH no, I have a family. But I love the minimalist philosophy and people who live authentically. I hope to travel in a van someday, though. Be well.
You need a Tacoma with a camper slide in, solar on top. Best way to go if your going to live in a vehicle. At least getva kindle reader load it up with 50+ books, setup a hammock, read, grab your flyrod hit the streams, get shadowrun crossfire cardgame, kickback way of life, lol.
That sounds great, Chris. Is this the setup that you have??
You're amazing. Keep going.
Thank you so much for the encouragement!!! :)
Where did u get that mattress pad? Informative video
Thanks Omar! I got it at a store called REI. It's probably easy to find it online as well. This one is two inches thick.
Thank u for sharing bendiciones
I use limo tint in the back windows and cover all my windows with black sunshades. So unless someone really really looks. The windows just to be very tinted very dark. There is a tint shop around salt lake. Just look up pre cut tint salt lake City. And you can do the tint yourself. Save you a few hundred dollars.
Good advice. It is really nice to have that privacy for both safety and comfort.
Hey, I really like your video and your personality!! I am living out of my car as well. Mine is a station wagon which got bit more space.
Thank you!! That's cool. How long have you been doing it for so far?
I ma start living in my car starting next month. Kinda scared, but it's happening. I'm planning on how to do it, and where I can sleep. Thanks for uploading this. Kinda putting me at ease!
Hi! Thank you for sharing that. i don't know what your reasons for it are going to be but I hope you stay safe.
@@BrandonRKH it really isn't by choice. It's financial issues, and problems at home that's pushing me to do this! I'm hoping to save and be able to get on up on my feet! Was plany on doing this for at least two to three months, but I'm guessing it'll be probably a year, or a some time longer! I'm staying in the antelope valley where I live, not traveling at all as I do have my job here!
@@BrandonRKH I know it won't be easy, but watching your vids is really putting me at ease and opening my eyes as in not seeing this as a punishment, or a struggle!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Many blessings to you!
I bought a $29.00 memory foam doggie bed then another$ $20.00 for a doggie pillow so my bed is so Comfy. I also put a 5ft camping container on the top of my Jeep Renegade for shoes blankets odd stuff that I have 💙
Oh, cool idea. I remember being really interested in the Jeep Renegade before I ended up going with the Honda Civic, at one point.
Well I don't know about that Hondad are very reliable! I've only had my Jeep for 7 months and I've already had to bring it in to get the main component in my computer system replaced! 😌 I drove it Brad New off the lot.
I'm glad I have Bumper to bumper! 😅
I know this is 3 years ago but do you still live in a car
Hey Richard. Thanks for asking! I've made a couple of videos about my living situation since this one. Currently I'm living in an AirBNB that started with a one month stay and turned into a year. I also moved to a different car and will be taking out the back seats in order to be able to lie down in it. There may be some car living in the near future. Have you been living in a vehicle?
@@BrandonRKH no but ive always thought about it i have a nissan sentra
You are so handsome and well put together!
Lia the Vegan thanks Lia! I like the idea of knowing how to be well put-togerher but at the same time understanding that there are other things more important than that. It's a good balance, I think.
Good on you dude, I am doing the same in my VW Golf! Great video, very informative :)
Cool, man! That's a pretty small car too. How's everything been going?
@@BrandonRKH yeah it is a small space man.. I built a raised bed platform to make use of every space possible.. But all is well!
@@codeyorgill very cool. Cheers to your adventure.
really cute car life tour but its been about 3 years so are you still living in it/any updates?
Yes, I've started to post some updates. Please check them out. Thank you for asking!! :)
I have did this In a pt. cruiser for almost three years, not by choice but that's the way It Is, I'm 69 years old retired on very little money but have been all over the U.S. just checking t out
Sorry pushed the wrong button, but eat, sleep In this thing and enjoy It, only thing that worries me Is not sleeping flat, my feet are swelled but I do walk around quite a bit In the day and try and stay healthy, just hope I don't get a clot sleeping like this, I take a small aspirin to keep my blood thin and hope that's enough, beleave It or not I sleep and dream better then In a regular bed....
Go figure, I go to blm and other free sights aswell as rest stops on the hyway and haven't had any problums, like I say not by choice.
Hey Eugene. That's really great of you to share that. I hope that you are doing well and I'm glad you are aware of the dangers of clots. It's no joke. Is there a way for you to have access to a medical help? Even if you don't have a clot, my guess would be that swelling of any kind is your body's way of raising a red flag about something. Get it checked out. Stay healthy and strong!
What are some of the places you've been and things you've done while on the road that are meaningful to you?
Where do you sleep when your car needs repairs? Also, if the car suddenly broke down what is your plan at that very moment? It's a lot to remove after being towed. My guess is you'd get dropped off at a hotel first? How would you do this? I mean, you could be anywhere and this happens.
I have the same car you have.
You didn't remove the latch that holds the back seat closed when I slept in my car I kept on hitting my face on it and that wakes you up lol.
second all these videos nobody ever talked about how the windows get fogged up. Good indication that someone's in the car.
if I lived in my car I'd be thinking about bringing it to a mechanic and have them make the whole to the trunk bigger it's way too small.
If you don't mind me asking how do you get the money to live in a road and who's address do you use for car insurance. Nice videos good luck dude.
Hey Brian. I totally know what you're talking about, haha. I don't think I've been hit in the face with it fortunately. Yea, you're right about the fogginess. Sometimes I would leave the windows ever-so-slightly cracked open but depending on how much you do that, it is also an indication that someone is in there.
Throughout the time I was living in my car I was both in between jobs and had a full-time one. I would stay local and drive out to places on the weekend or sometimes during the week too. Mail would either be sent to my parents' address or my work address.
I saw a video the stuff that they have inside the little bags that they put in the shoes so they don't go bad I forgot what it's called but you can buy a containers on eBay of it. You put it in a sock and it absorbs the moisture so the windows don't get fog up. then you can put it in an oven to heat it out to take the moisture out of it and use it over again. Or you could probably leave it out in the sun they have some that change colors from moist to dry so you know.
Hey Brandon! Keep pursuing what you love and I fully agree with your points you made in your video. XC buddy from the past :)
Thanks dude. I really appreciate that :)
I'm rapidly approaching retirement with no savings. I'm looking into purchasing a van to live in since I have several pets, and I may need to sleep in my car with them while I'm still working in order to save money for a larger vehicle to travel in when I finally retire.
Where do you eat? Where do you keep your food ?
Beautifully said and very spot on😁
Thanks Laura! :)
Great outlook on Life.
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing! 🙏
Thank YOU for watching and showing your gratitude 😀
Good job! I love it dude. Good for you for doing what you gotta do
Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement!
I like your vibe ✌🏻
Thanks M J
Tint window you most have for privacy!
I know...it would be great to have them. I may spend the money on that soon.
Just out of curiosity, do you have to turn off the engine during cold weather? I have not experienced it but you never know what life has in store for a person, never say never.
Everyone needs to go camping with the intent on learning to live with basic survival. Camping is a good exercise in simplicity and earth survival. There are many levels of survival. It is good to learn and exercise basic survival skills. The world man has created with fast food and convenience is artificial and not real. Gardens fruit trees are real. I go to the coast and use my dive gear to get my dinner. Every family should go camping and practice basic survival.
Yea, camping has so many positive lessons that can be learned from it. Have you heard of this ancient ritual in Mexico known as temazcal? It involves ideas similar to what you are saying and I just experienced while in Mexico. I am making a video about it now.
I Prefer a Minivan (2002 Ford Windstar) or SUV (1993 or 2020 Ford Explorer) as my top2 CamperVehicles to live in.
Yea, a minivan would have tons more space!
@@BrandonRKH I like the 1999-2003 Ford Windstar because of it looks
@@BrandonRKH Some Minivans r fuel efficient, 02 Ford Windstar has a V6 FWD, unlike SUVs with V8 they suck up alot of Gas, V6 is better than V8.
Don’t regret buying your car. I know the debt is not fun I been there. I hated owing money to the bank when I got my RAV4. However now I have a peace of mind knowing that after I paid off the debt I have a reliable car that potentially will be around for when I’m teaching my kid how to drive. Just pay off the car and keep the car you already have for as long as you can. Make all that money you spent on that car worth it.
Well said
Thank you, Anita :)
Very well said
Thank you!
I think your lifestyle choices are a sign of the freeing of our technology.....face it you wouldn’t do it if you didn’t have WiFi....times change, judgements need to change....more power to you!
I'm planning to do this starting next month. However, I have a 2013 Civic Coupe and the fit is kinda tight, so I was thinking of upgrading or something. Just curious...how tall are you?
Okay, all the best to you and your journey. I am 5'7"
Do you still stay in this vehicle ? Just curious
Hi Mike! No, I have made some videos about the living situations that I've gotten into since the car and I still have more to make before I catch up to current-day. Are you living in your car now?