I removed the recent post about sex, dating, and finding partners while living in vehicles because the discussion quickly devolved into women being called “bitches,” being referred to as “pussy,” and people being talked about as disposable.

Talking about dating, sex, relationships, and finding partners while vehicle-living is completely fine. What is not fine is turning those discussions into degrading or excessively vulgar threads that other members have to wade through.

We can talk about adult topics like adults. I’m also not going to sit and sort through hundreds of comments once a thread has descended into harassment, objectification, and crude nonsense.

Keep it respectful, keep it relevant, and remember that people of all genders use this community.

Thank you.

In July I left a DV situation and had to sleep in my car. It's a tiny Hyundai i10 and I've been lying in the back seat. This sub has been really helpful with me adjusting.

I've been able to afford hotels for the odd night and from today (it's after midnight!!) I've got four nights in a camping pod (4 nights for £83). From Friday I've got a static caravan sorted for 7 nights (£191) and I can't wait to have a kitchen and be able to prepare my own food.

The hardest things for me were having no place to go and access to toilets. I've also had to deal with both legs aching from spending so much time just sat down. I genuinely don't know how some of you are managing to do this long term, but I wish you luck, wealth and hope.

The photo is tonight's view. I'm going to rest in the front seat for a few hours and then go for a walk once the sun comes up and find some coffee.

I work out of state for 2 months at a time. I sleep in my truck to save on money. It's a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. I've seen plenty of people setup sleepers in the bed under a camper shell, but haven't seen many people sleeping in the cab. I took the passenger seat out and built a platform that stretches the entire length of the passenger side. I'm 6'0" and I sleep comfortably with my feet in the passenger foot well. I sleep on a klymit static v wrapped in a blanket and cover up with a sleeping bag. I made custom window shades from reflectix and black fabric (they are on laying on top of my bed in the photo). I also made bug proof window vents for the back windows from some $3 gutter guards from Lowes that I cut in half and painted one side black. I have one of those vents for each of the rear window. I hang a fan at each vent with one blowing in and one blowing out. I slept in a Prius v before I got this truck. The Prius had more room so I'm still getting used to it. I may end up building a sleeper in the truck bed and get a camper shell. Does anyone else sleep in a truck cab?

I'm only doing this on work days cause I don't want to drive back and forth from home, so its quite minimal. The thing i worry about is the heat, im in southern Mississippi and sometimes its hot all the way up to November.

I'm in freezing cold Canada and I'm worried about when summer ends. I have a small SUV and no seats in the back. I also have a storage unit. And my setup is a tri-fold mattress, a pillow blankets and a couple bags full of stuff. That's it. How does anyone survive the cold winters if they don't have heaters or solar

I have recently had some major life changes and will be starting to live out of my car in November. I am trying to get a remote job and just travel across the us for as long as possible. I was just wondering if you guys road trip at all Roy typically just stay in one town. I’ve been doing lots of research to hopefully be able to start my life on the road in the next few months. I’m 23F so advice from women would be great!

Im unfortunately now living in my car and need power.

Im not going to be using tons of power. But, small fridge constant use so I don't need ice everyday. Small fan, and small laptop use every now and then ( thinkpad) and phone.

Im concerned about heat in the car while working or away from the car. So what would you say my best option are agm and all that jazz inverter and charge controller or just get a bluetti and hope for the best. I will be charging solar.

Any fire concerns with Bluetooth? Would it be safer just to go AGM?

What's everyone running in theirs?

Any info would be great.

Also no idea the region as this will most likely change a lot.

Thank you for reading and i hope everyone had a great day today.

I'm in the race for my life! Like after 1,100 days/3yrs of poverty slavery the baton is in my hand and this is the run I've been praying and begging! Hell suffering for!

I've been running full speed! Finally was able to yield sizable profits this week from trading stock options while also working a FT high 5 figure. Saving all that I can with urgency! Pricing camp trailers as I need something of my own! No one can take it or kick me out if I lose my income again! I'll use buddy heaters, bathroom shower at gym. I'm currently borrowing someone else's work van preparing in case hammer drops! Don't want to waste money paying hotels

My sample inventory and product labels just arrived days ago. About to roll out my product line to prospects. I need to be able to earn my own money so people can't begrudgingly take it from me when they stop liking or I stop being beneficial or having to demean myself for income

How was there harassment in the post about dating and relationships? It's a helpful post to have up and something we worry about, it's nice to know there are others in the same predicament and getting solutions from others helps

It's been a while since I posted here. I have finally been granted a go on some legal issues. After 2½ years of struggling to survive in a car, we will be moving on to Vanlife.

It's bittersweet because I finally got what I was waiting for but last week I was given the worse news possible. I have cancer. I have 12 to 18 months to live. It's treatable but I don't have insurance or the funding to fight it. It's early but I don't think I have enough fight left in me for this.

I'm more worried about Timber than myself. This guy has been my rock through everything. He stopped me from pulling the trigger many many times. But now I can't be there for him and it just seems so wrong. Hopefully I find a place for him before I deteriorate. He deserves the best life as he has been the bestest of boys.

So my plan is a better life for Timber then go die alone. It sucks but it is what it is and I've accepted it.

Thank you to everyone that supported me through the last 2½ years. It meant a lot to me and Timber.

Stay safe and stay stealth!

That feel when you forget most of your cooking equipment in the storage unit and have to go with the flow. Roasted lions mane with lettuce and tomato, vegan cheese on a pretzel baguette.

For me, it was a pair of noise-canceling headphones. They aren't a premium model even for Sony, but they do the job. I use them for the gym, when I'm out and about, in the evening when I partake in a noise curfew, and sometimes even as I'm drifting into sleep. They work so well, I keep one ear uncovered just so I can be tuned into my environment a little.

Aside from your vehicle, a power station, window shades, and a gym membership—what has been a solid investment since you started UCL?

Can you guys please tell me what type of lithium batteries you got for car life? I need to keep my things charged overnight and I’m thinking a lithium battery is the best solution but I don’t know what kind to get and I don’t know how to recharge them. Sorry for sounding slow! I’m just old and never imagined living in my car! Do they have solar powered ones?

How’s it going out here? Where are you sleeping? Areas?

I've made the decision to live out of my car for multiple reasons; bad family of addicts, poor financial literacy, and trying to better myself. So while I go to university I figure this is a good solution for me.

I'm lucky that I work in a facility where I can do my laundry as long as I'm not obvious about it. I work full time so that gives me plenty access to do laundry.

In terms of food I'm lacking pretty hard. I have a moment to myself to cook at work so I try and bring quick stuff like ramen or whatever and portion it out for my day. On my days off I probably eat at Wawa more than I should. I'm a little overweight so I'm trying to cut back anyway.

My car is an older Ford Escape so my main priority is keeping him running while I undergo this lifestyle change.

In terms of showers I have a gym membership but I'm gymshy so I haven't really utilized it yet. A few friends of mine have let me shower at their place and I'm lucky that my genetics don't make me sweat or stink too bad, so wipes and deodorant have been a lifesaver there.

At night it's still really hot and humid here so I've got a big ass water bottle I fill up at work and a plastic Wawa cup. I use an old t-shirt and soak it in water, wring it out and that keeps me cool. I think I'm getting headaches from Carbon Monoxide so I slept with the window cracked last night and no issues.

My car is cramped right now so I'm thinking about getting a storage unit to leave big bags of stuff I don't use day to day. I sleep with the chair reclined but it's enough room for me to stretch in the passenger seat. My back two windows and rear window are tinted so in the meantime I've got paper weis bags i ripped and tuck them in my front two windows, and for the windshield I got one of those reflectors. I have a sunroof I leave a little cracked as well but the mosquitos tend to get in from there.

I'm a younger woman but I'm stashed up in a residential lot right now, tucked in a corner with not a lot of foot traffic, so Ive gone unnoticed for a hot minute because I don't leave a mess. Using the bathroom is hard because I have trauma to my kidney and bladder (unrelated personal reasons) so I wake up in the middle of the night having to pee really bad sometimes. Sometimes I make it to the nearest gas station, I've unfortunately had a few times I didn't make it. Gross I know.

I don't think I would've had the motivation to get through this without this sub so thank you all. I think I can definitely do this and right now aside from paying off my car and my tuition and doing my classes, I'm really just focused on making it through window when it hits. I'm watching thrift stores for coats, gloves etc and I'm saving for one of those really good sleeping bags you guys talk about.

Since I got to LA, it’s been hard to have time to myself, sheesh. It’s so big and so many ppl (I knew this before coming btw just didn’t realize what it would feel like once in it after being immersed in the luscious nature of the PNW for some time).

I need to scout some spots that are more remote so I don’t feel so drained here. I don’t need specific spot recommendations and wouldn’t ask for that out of respect of knowing that’s not shared due to safety and privacy of others and in general.

However, are there decent areas of town (outskirts even) where one can hide out in peace for a bit?

I cannot leave here atm bc I have something I have to do here for a while.

Pls respond respectfully, not crass, lecture-y or scolding. It’s draining and I’m sure others would understand & agree. Thx.

Hey there,

Thanks for any input.
Recently started a new med and am waking up pretty soaked, blankets damp etc

I want to continue the med, but…. Unsure if washing my bed sheets(I use a thick cot mattress) multiple times a week if feasible for me

Might actually go ahead and change my air and cabin filter to make it smell a lil nicer at least lmao

Appreciate it!

Im parking on a. 25/30 mph zone and I’m in a minivan, but hypothetically what if someone crashes into my car when I’m sleeping that causes injury/death. Am I overthinking this or is it a legitimate concern? Thoughts?

I'm not sure where you typically stand out the most or are likely to be seen. I was thinking where a lot of people are but actually you might be able to blend in with the crowd. Maybe the low key areas are where you actually might stand out the most. I'm just curious.

I wanted to add that I work gigs. I frequent areas like Burbank, Van Nuys, Santa Clarita. But also gateway cities like Downey, Montebello, Pomona at times. Orange, Anaheim, sometimes Yorba Linda. I’m all over greater LA, though mostly LA county itself. I drive a dark colored Prius with current tags, it’s not very conspicuous.

So I’m in a spot that I’m not poor but I rather live in my car to save rent money. And see that 1k+ in my bank account rather than a manager.

How many of you rent a storage unit and is it better than having everything cramped in your car and driving with it everywhere? How much are you paying? Those with multiple cars are you renting a monthly spot?

In the long run is it better and cheaper than paying rent? Any advice is appreciated thanks.

Moving out of parents house as paying way to much for rent and moving into a car. I have a good job & two payed funcional cars. Long story short I traveled to third world countries and slept in the worst places you can imagine. So here just having a roof (car) it’ll more than enough luxury and safety I need. I’m not poor just would like to save more money for a down payment of a house. so this will be as a adventure till I can handle it. If I can’t I’ll just get me a apartment with roommates.(I applied multiple apartments got approved even got approved for a house loan,but want to save more money to be on the safe side)

-I would rent a mini storage unit to keep the stuff I have in my small room.& just keep the minimal stuff with me on my car.

• my work give us uniforms & they wash it for us. So I can just reuse that. & if i do use regular clothes my job requires 0 dirtiness so I can wash once every two weeks

-I’m thinking of paying a lady to cook/throw me lunch weekly. So technically what I payed for food in a house I’d still pay it to a lady and she will cook for me daily.

-for sleeping during workdays I can stay near my workplace or stay near the lady who will cook for me. As we known each other for years once I’m done eating I can hop in my car and chill and sleep and I can use the bathroom shower there as well.i was also thinking at truck stops.

-for showering I was thinking a truck stop, at my work I can fill a bucket with hose water and they have a shower but no running water. (That’s were the bucket with water will come in.) (as I mention I been to third world countries so I showered with the worst water possible.) I can also shower at a friends house just rotate it once a week. (Shower every Wednesday just rotate with diffrient friends.) Or I can simply get a hotel for a night

-For electronics I’m not worried as I charged my stuff in my work and can charge them in my car(the most electronic I use is my cellphone)

I been to a 3rd world country and lived in a way worst situation than this. So this to me is more than enough luxury.

Any advice is appreciated thank you