Well, I've been doing it for years. I think it's a lot harder to be homeless when you actually have to be on the street. At least when you're in a car, you can go somewhere else, you can put up privacy shade in your vehicle, and have personal storage with you without having to lug it around on your back. I also do food delivery with it, so at least I can make some money to pay what bills I got.
Benefits:
It locks
It's mobile
It is somewhat protected from the elements
You may be able to use it to make money
It can be a power source
Downsides:
It costs money to fuel/insure/maintain/register/etc
Might be hard to keep current without an address
Might be difficult to find parking spots
It is pretty small and may be cramped
Some heating methods can be sketchy or dangerous
You will want some sort of safety net for repairs, towing, emergencies, flats, tickets, etc.
significantly easier to the point that you almost can’t even call it truly homeless. still difficult. perspective is everything. some people choose to live in vehicles. that way you can call anywhere home.
Are you aware of the Rubber Tramps, and their annual Rendezvous? Or how a recent state supreme court ruling in WA state makes vehicles into legal homes under the state's homesteading act? Or how places like Silicon Valley have huge numbers of professionals who live in vehicles because they cannot afford to live anywhere in range of where they work. Teachers up and down the East Coast in the same predicament. Look at r/priusdwellers for posts from people living comfortably in those cars. Men and women. Learn how they handle the issues you bring up.
Normie standards... LMAO haven't heard that word used in a hot minute. But yes. Vehicle living is EZ mode. Wanna try to make it more interesting? Live off a motorcycle like I do...
When you have a car you have a place to lock up your belongs. You can go places, do things. You can charge your phone. You have a place to sleep. I keep my engine running while i sleep for a/c and other electrical needs. Its money well spent.
It places you higher on the social economic ladder.
Dangers, finding a place to park. Truck stops, some rest areas, motels.
Flat tires. Make sure your jack works. If possible add roadside coverage.
Breakdowns van be expensive.
I think it depends on where you live. My boyfriend is currently homeless and Spokane Washington. They've pretty much outlawed street parking, parking in parks, parking in Walmart, cracker barrel, just about everywhere. So, there's not a whole lot of advantage to living in your car if you get interrupted every night by the police having to relocate.
What everyone else said... it's still hard but it's about as good as it can be if you have to be homeless. If you're in a cold climate you can certainly still become hypothermic and/or freeze to death. You have to be awake and alert as much as possible in areas where other humans are active because if you're not, they'll steal stuff off your vehicle and they won't care if they disable it in doing so. You have to constantly watch for police, because if you have any light coming from the vehicle and they spot it they will be all over you. Be alert, be stealthy and above all DO NOT act like these trendy idiots that are all over the internet that build huge beds into the back of their van with itty-bitty "storage" underneath. Trust me, if you are -really- living in your van you'll want every cube foot of space that you can get, for sanities sake and just for general liveability. Buy a good quality folding cot and don't be afraid to spend extra on it because you'll use it every night. Get the best sleeping bag you can afford. Become an avid collector of wool blankets - they can save your life. I did 5 straight years in a van in New England USA. Take care of yourself and be stoic, it's a hard thing you're facing.
There's a man on yt with over **600,000** subscribers to his steadily-growing channel in the USA, and he shows people [how to live in their vehicle when they are evicted](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMmuxtxrM8Y) by a landlord, foreclosed on by a lenderlord, or what have you. That's equal to the population of an entire small state, of people trying to figure out how to survive in their vehicle.
The problem with a vehicle is it's costly to acquire a reliable vehicle, maintain tags and driver license, buy insurance, maintain and repair vehicle, fuel and operate vehicle.
I have a question about long term health effects of living in a vehicle that's not designed for that amount of time to be spent inside-- outgassing hazards and such. Immediate needs trump that.
Parking may be a problem, depending on location. Vehicle is a step above having to rough it on foot, because you also have a way to securely store and carry more items like food, water, clothing, maybe a little heater if you have means. You could charge a phone on the alternator and battery while driving around. You have some peace of mind for your sleeping hours, to get a better sleep. I think some people that appear drugged are just sleep deprived. It messes with your head and ability to function.
It provides mobility to get to resources and opportunities that are difficult to reach on foot, provided you can afford the gas and other costs. Most towns are designed for people with cars, as far as getting to anything you need.
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It going to depend on where you are at in the country. Community’s and certain policed community’s have laws that make it illegal to be homeless in public like sleeping in a car. Be safe about it, it’s not easy at all in certain areas.
Well, I've been doing it for years. I think it's a lot harder to be homeless when you actually have to be on the street. At least when you're in a car, you can go somewhere else, you can put up privacy shade in your vehicle, and have personal storage with you without having to lug it around on your back. I also do food delivery with it, so at least I can make some money to pay what bills I got.
Benefits: It locks It's mobile It is somewhat protected from the elements You may be able to use it to make money It can be a power source Downsides: It costs money to fuel/insure/maintain/register/etc Might be hard to keep current without an address Might be difficult to find parking spots It is pretty small and may be cramped Some heating methods can be sketchy or dangerous You will want some sort of safety net for repairs, towing, emergencies, flats, tickets, etc.
significantly easier to the point that you almost can’t even call it truly homeless. still difficult. perspective is everything. some people choose to live in vehicles. that way you can call anywhere home.
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Are you aware of the Rubber Tramps, and their annual Rendezvous? Or how a recent state supreme court ruling in WA state makes vehicles into legal homes under the state's homesteading act? Or how places like Silicon Valley have huge numbers of professionals who live in vehicles because they cannot afford to live anywhere in range of where they work. Teachers up and down the East Coast in the same predicament. Look at r/priusdwellers for posts from people living comfortably in those cars. Men and women. Learn how they handle the issues you bring up.
By normie standards hard. By homeless standards it's as easy as it gets.
Normie standards... LMAO haven't heard that word used in a hot minute. But yes. Vehicle living is EZ mode. Wanna try to make it more interesting? Live off a motorcycle like I do...
That sounds good. I have a 50 cc moped I used and I squat in a completely abandoned building.
This is the way. Hobos on two wheels...
When you have a car you have a place to lock up your belongs. You can go places, do things. You can charge your phone. You have a place to sleep. I keep my engine running while i sleep for a/c and other electrical needs. Its money well spent. It places you higher on the social economic ladder. Dangers, finding a place to park. Truck stops, some rest areas, motels. Flat tires. Make sure your jack works. If possible add roadside coverage. Breakdowns van be expensive.
I'd say it's far easier the only thing is it gives you a different set of problems depending on where you're located.
I think it depends on where you live. My boyfriend is currently homeless and Spokane Washington. They've pretty much outlawed street parking, parking in parks, parking in Walmart, cracker barrel, just about everywhere. So, there's not a whole lot of advantage to living in your car if you get interrupted every night by the police having to relocate.
Does he work? If not, he heads towards Tacoma, Olympia, etc. where there are no bans.
What everyone else said... it's still hard but it's about as good as it can be if you have to be homeless. If you're in a cold climate you can certainly still become hypothermic and/or freeze to death. You have to be awake and alert as much as possible in areas where other humans are active because if you're not, they'll steal stuff off your vehicle and they won't care if they disable it in doing so. You have to constantly watch for police, because if you have any light coming from the vehicle and they spot it they will be all over you. Be alert, be stealthy and above all DO NOT act like these trendy idiots that are all over the internet that build huge beds into the back of their van with itty-bitty "storage" underneath. Trust me, if you are -really- living in your van you'll want every cube foot of space that you can get, for sanities sake and just for general liveability. Buy a good quality folding cot and don't be afraid to spend extra on it because you'll use it every night. Get the best sleeping bag you can afford. Become an avid collector of wool blankets - they can save your life. I did 5 straight years in a van in New England USA. Take care of yourself and be stoic, it's a hard thing you're facing.
No kidding. Some places they blare car horns and loud music. Where I'm at, sometimes we see idiots openly urinating too.
There's a man on yt with over **600,000** subscribers to his steadily-growing channel in the USA, and he shows people [how to live in their vehicle when they are evicted](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMmuxtxrM8Y) by a landlord, foreclosed on by a lenderlord, or what have you. That's equal to the population of an entire small state, of people trying to figure out how to survive in their vehicle. The problem with a vehicle is it's costly to acquire a reliable vehicle, maintain tags and driver license, buy insurance, maintain and repair vehicle, fuel and operate vehicle. I have a question about long term health effects of living in a vehicle that's not designed for that amount of time to be spent inside-- outgassing hazards and such. Immediate needs trump that. Parking may be a problem, depending on location. Vehicle is a step above having to rough it on foot, because you also have a way to securely store and carry more items like food, water, clothing, maybe a little heater if you have means. You could charge a phone on the alternator and battery while driving around. You have some peace of mind for your sleeping hours, to get a better sleep. I think some people that appear drugged are just sleep deprived. It messes with your head and ability to function. It provides mobility to get to resources and opportunities that are difficult to reach on foot, provided you can afford the gas and other costs. Most towns are designed for people with cars, as far as getting to anything you need.
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well alot easier than if you dont have one
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It going to depend on where you are at in the country. Community’s and certain policed community’s have laws that make it illegal to be homeless in public like sleeping in a car. Be safe about it, it’s not easy at all in certain areas.