I'm 63. Retired, early last year. I'll be heading out in my Jeep Renegade September 1. Indiana to Wyoming. I've been ready for a year, just too scared to take the plunge. Wish me luck. 😊
Don't be scared. Once you find good places to park at night, everything will fall into place for you. I usually park at night at travel plazas, at Walmart, and at upper-scale hotels at night. Wyoming is a great place in the summertime. I have parked overnight in my vehicle in Cheyenne, Laramie, Rock Springs, Casper and at various truck stops in between.
@@susieturk1 You're welcome Susie. You might be pleased to know I'm currently parked near a lake at Warren AFB three miles west of Cheyenne. I'll be spending the night in Laramie and Rock Springs Monday and Tuesday nights before heading north to Grand Teton National Park. I'm excited about the trip.
Great video . New subscriber. I have been living in my Toyota Prius for 8 years and always looking for new faces to follow. I’m also a big fan civilization. Very addictive
Hello I stumbled across your channel today. I subscribed because I really appreciate your candid attention to even the small details of things.....and that you want to live out of your car. It is not just a gateway to something bigger.
Hi Elizabeth, I’m binge watching your videos right now. I think you are hilarious and your fast talking is up my speed😂 I love it. You even number things when you talk ( my brain works same way)🤦🏻♀️. The way you plan things is so familiar to me it’s insane. Keep posting , I love your vids( new sub here)😊!!!!
That's what I have done, I bought those bins especially for clothes and everything. I still need to buy a few more bins, but they are sure nice, a lot better than boxes.
It's really nice to have a break, and sleep in a bed, and have all the necessities. Have you ever considered going to travel centers where you can shower, but it costs unless you buy gas for your vehicle. It does get humid in a vehicle.
Two good ways to save on shower costs while traveling: 1) Obtain a black card membership for 25 dollars a month from Planet Fitness which will enable you to shower at any one of 800 locations nationwide. 2) Consider community centers and recreation centers. Most small towns have these, and most have a gymnasium with locker rooms and showers. I've seen the fees for day use as low as two dollars and as high as eight dollars - much cheaper than the 14 dollars at a truck stop.
@@elizabethoffgrid From what I understand, most state parks in New Mexico have hot showers. If you will be staying at the state parks, I'm pretty sure your park pass will enable you to take hot showers there without paying extra. You should look into that.
How often do you get migraines? I take med every day to prevent my migraines. For last 37 years. Also, does any foods trigger your migraines? Yes, processed food is easy when you're camping, but not good for you on continuing basis. Or for your head. Fruit so refreshing, esp. cold. Early morning for me isn't good, so fruit in yogurt is my standby. I love Cheerios w/vanilla almond milk with fruit in AM and by itself at night. Tuna in those pkgs. w/crackers is another standby for protein. Cheese and fruit and specialty crackers great (dinner is my smallest meal usually). Cheese and tomato /w onion if you like, sandwich also good cold meal. Maybe with chips. Just some cold options.
Up until last month it was just every couple months but now it’s a lot. I have never found any food trigger - mine are more hormones and stress and environmental factors
weird question - you had no internet in your campsite for $18/night. how did you find next site? do you have paper maps too/did you just explore and get spotty internet/does starlink help you navigate?...can you tell I'm scared...
So I download various maps so I can use them while I don't have internet. Then also I will just drive somewhere down the road that has internet so I can find the next place. The most random spots in the middle of nowhere have 5G!
I love the creature comforts too much to live in a car, but I watch because I think everyone should know how to do it. You never know when you may have to flee in your car. I’d have to have a portal potty for night time. I wouldn’t want to be going to planet fitness in the middle of the night. I think I’ll cut the reflective window shades. Sounds like your doing pretty well though.
I'm 63. Retired, early last year. I'll be heading out in my Jeep Renegade September 1. Indiana to Wyoming. I've been ready for a year, just too scared to take the plunge. Wish me luck. 😊
Good luck with it!!
Don't be scared. Once you find good places to park at night, everything will fall into place for you. I usually park at night at travel plazas, at Walmart, and at upper-scale hotels at night. Wyoming is a great place in the summertime. I have parked overnight in my vehicle in Cheyenne, Laramie, Rock Springs, Casper and at various truck stops in between.
@@lewisvogel466 than you soooo much for those words of encouragement
@@susieturk1 You're welcome Susie. You might be pleased to know I'm currently parked near a lake at Warren AFB three miles west of Cheyenne. I'll be spending the night in Laramie and Rock Springs Monday and Tuesday nights before heading north to Grand Teton National Park. I'm excited about the trip.
@lewisvogel466 you seemed very well versed in Wyoming.
I think that's a good idea to remember to budget for two or three nights in a motel maybe once a month. It takes time to get organized.
I would suggest getting a roof box for your car. Gives you a ton of additional storage.
I'm 57. I've been living out of my SUV for a year now. You should get a roof box. Gives you more storage.
Your doing well as compared to other solo ladies I've seen, and my time on the roads... in there..have fun, be safe
thank you!
Great video . New subscriber. I have been living in my Toyota Prius for 8 years and always looking for new faces to follow. I’m also a big fan civilization. Very addictive
Love to connect with another Civ fan! :)
Love your positive attitude. ❤
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Remember to bring bug spray for the mosquitos and wear light coloured clothing to ward off the heat and bugs 😊
I didn’t know that light colored clothing helps with bugs! Thanks for the tip
Hello I stumbled across your channel today. I subscribed because I really appreciate your candid attention to even the small details of things.....and that you want to live out of your car. It is not just a gateway to something bigger.
Thanks for subscribing!
You should consider getting a roof rack and carrier to help put items you don't need in there as much.
Hi Elizabeth, I’m binge watching your videos right now. I think you are hilarious and your fast talking is up my speed😂 I love it. You even number things when you talk ( my brain works same way)🤦🏻♀️. The way you plan things is so familiar to me it’s insane. Keep posting , I love your vids( new sub here)😊!!!!
Love it - glad to see someone with a similar brain! thank you! :)
The way you talk to us is exactly how I talk to myself all day long when I’m alone lol. I love it
haha really in some ways that is how it is, me talking to myself but I record it :)
I felt that way one summer because I wasn't drinking lots of water, other places can be really hot.
That's what I have done, I bought those bins especially for clothes and everything. I still need to buy a few more bins, but they are sure nice, a lot better than boxes.
Find a place where you can buy block ice. Back in the 40's, that is how they they kept their food cold. (Ice box)
I agree - could not seem to find it around here but they must have it somewhere
I do my guacamole in a ziplock bag and just mush it. No dirty dishes😊
Great idea!!
It's really nice to have a break, and sleep in a bed, and have all the necessities. Have you ever considered going to travel centers where you can shower, but it costs unless you buy gas for your vehicle. It does get humid in a vehicle.
I have not tried that out yet -- probably could try that when I am on my big trip coming up soon (about a month)
Two good ways to save on shower costs while traveling: 1) Obtain a black card membership for 25 dollars a month from Planet Fitness which will enable you to shower at any one of 800 locations nationwide. 2) Consider community centers and recreation centers. Most small towns have these, and most have a gymnasium with locker rooms and showers. I've seen the fees for day use as low as two dollars and as high as eight dollars - much cheaper than the 14 dollars at a truck stop.
@@elizabethoffgrid From what I understand, most state parks in New Mexico have hot showers. If you will be staying at the state parks, I'm pretty sure your park pass will enable you to take hot showers there without paying extra. You should look into that.
I think it’s a good idea to stay in a hotel once a month or a few times a year or whenever is needed is a good idea as to recharge
Yes it is good for recharging, taking a break, or even doing stuff that is easier in a hotel (like the last time I cut my hair)
How often do you get migraines? I take med every day to prevent my migraines. For last 37 years. Also, does any foods trigger your migraines? Yes, processed food is easy when you're camping, but not good for you on continuing basis. Or for your head. Fruit so refreshing, esp. cold. Early morning for me isn't good, so fruit in yogurt is my standby. I love Cheerios w/vanilla almond milk with fruit in AM and by itself at night. Tuna in those pkgs. w/crackers is another standby for protein. Cheese and fruit and specialty crackers great (dinner is my smallest meal usually). Cheese and tomato /w onion if you like, sandwich also good cold meal. Maybe with chips. Just some cold options.
Up until last month it was just every couple months but now it’s a lot. I have never found any food trigger - mine are more hormones and stress and environmental factors
You should consider being a trusted Housesitter !
That's a great idea for a nomad person, also cat/dog sitting
Roof racks and a carrier may be helpfulIam in a small car and am planning to add them.
Hi Elizabeth, wondering if camp hosts have mentioned anything about not having a tent, or are they pretty cool about it?
No one has said anything but I haven’t tried camping in a tent-only spot. I do have a sun shelter so I could put that up to look the part
@@elizabethoffgrid - I live out of my car. No one cares whether you actually have a tent.
weird question - you had no internet in your campsite for $18/night. how did you find next site? do you have paper maps too/did you just explore and get spotty internet/does starlink help you navigate?...can you tell I'm scared...
So I download various maps so I can use them while I don't have internet. Then also I will just drive somewhere down the road that has internet so I can find the next place. The most random spots in the middle of nowhere have 5G!
Hotels suck. The last time i tried a hotel i checked out shortly after i checked in and slept in my car.
I hear you!
I love the creature comforts too much to live in a car, but I watch because I think everyone should know how to do it. You never know when you may have to flee in your car. I’d have to have a portal potty for night time.
I wouldn’t want to be going to
planet fitness in the middle of the night. I think I’ll cut the reflective window shades. Sounds like your doing pretty well though.
fantastic . godspeed,Elizabeth. 😈
Thank you!
Sometimes you just need to rest. Happy camping .
True that
Just wanted to let you know, if you go to those travel centers and you don't buy gas, you can still shower, but they want people to buy a shower.
I have heard that -- some of them cost $15 I think which seems like a lot.
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Whats the other channel? I’ll check it out
It’s @elizabethpw
Its really hard to hear you sometimes. I guess you're talking softly outdoors.
Yes probably was that
You talk very fast otherwise you cool nice channel
Ah yes I do talk fast!
I think that's a good idea to remember to budget for two or three nights in a motel maybe once a month. It takes time to get organized
Agreed I think it would be a good idea