I lived in cars for years. Major trick when parking later at night, I got all my sleeping stuff ready beforehand. I ate, hit bathroom, read, checked phone etc. and had everything ready like blankets, clothes, whatever done at gas station then when I parked I was 100% ready for sleep. Parked, jumped into sleep spot, then slept. People draw so much attention to themselves by parking, getting out, moving stuff around, eating, smoking, etc.. Then they sleep 2 hours later. Do all that elsewhere before pulling into late night place.
@janchapman3746 Жыл бұрын
Yep. Like in parks getting ready. Then go to apts. Etc. I did the ssme thing to.
@abemartinez96238 ай бұрын
Yeah some people are hanging out before bed. You gotta get to bed asap . Don’t draw attention to yourself get to bed an get outta there
@nicole-uo9cdАй бұрын
I am facing homelessness right now and to tell you the truth, I wish I had thought of moving out and just living in my car. I have to be out of my building by the end of July. Building was sold and the new owners have doubled the rent and I just can't afford to live there anymore. I'm also actively looking for work. Sadly, no offers. It's because of my age (60). I know this for a fact because when I was younger, I NEVER had a problem finding a job! Wish me luck.
@WhereweatthoАй бұрын
Never too late. Also try to get you an rv. They are not expensive
@nicole-uo9cdАй бұрын
@@Whereweattho I don't know what "not expensive" means! Everything is much more expensive! I have been unemployed for over a year. Unemployment benefits ran out in November of 2023. My car is the only thing I own free and clear but I am paying over $400/month for car insurance because I don't have the best driving record, not to mention, the cost of car insurance has increased 30% since last year. It's hard to think positive when you are desperate to find a job. I would even settle for minimum wage at this point as long as it's full time, but NO ONE is interested in hiring older folks like me.
@nancykohn50557 күн бұрын
I feel for you. I am a retired teacher and am soon to be in the same situation. I can no longer pay rent, car note and income taxes. I am 76 and have health issues.
@nicole-uo9cd7 күн бұрын
@@nancykohn5055 I am so sorry that you are in a similar situation. When one retires, the expectation is that you will be able to relax and enjoy what's left of one's existence on this planet after years and years of working to have all of the comforts of life - the most basic thing being a roof over our heads! I will keep you in my prayers. May the Lord protect and provide for you, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Saviour! Amen!💟
@weekendnomad50383 ай бұрын
Hospitals . I would fall asleep in my car before or after my shift and no one ever bothered me : I would be passed out on my steering wheel 🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️
@acollins31911 ай бұрын
I like to travel at night and sleep during the day sometimes. Less traffic and nobody bothers you during the day
@nicole-uo9cdАй бұрын
The town I currently live in has a 24 hour laundromat, so you can do your laundry and catch a few z's at the same time. There is a supermarket that's not 24 hours BUT they have an overnight stocking shift so that's also a good parking lot option.
@plutoplatters Жыл бұрын
Soundproof your rig.... work graveyards..... NO one thinks anyone's sleeping in their vehicle during the day !
@Dbjjr264 ай бұрын
Tried that... almost died of heat stroke😅
@RainyCityResident4 ай бұрын
I do the latter but can you sound proof a sedan?
@LivegoodWilliamАй бұрын
Use ear plugs
@jimnunya125310 күн бұрын
@@LivegoodWilliamearplugs are no good. You're sleeping in your car, hot/cold, mosquitoes, and then you got lights to hide and noises or movements giving you away as you grunt, snoor, whine or bump around the car inside. Karens' like to just let so and so's store know that someone may be living out there. 😮 😂 I've noticed u-haul keeps their lots open for drop off all night. I could imagine renting one and chilling in it at apartments or really just park it in any street and chill, but that was off topic...😮😅, was saying you could pull in to u-haul after hours and chill, look legit and leave before they open up. A u-haul at u-haul will not be getting much attention! 😅 If used wisely! 😮😂 (I saw a 20/24ft box truck Izusu for $8k, says Ethan Allen on it,, by law in many places you do not need to change that marking. 😮 This means you could get away stealth camping most places near that store and none would bat an eye. Alleys and side streets in town wouldn't notice because many companies put unused vehicles out for free advertising. (Imagine they find out but the boss tells you to park it 'this way', then he sponsors you with a few items to set you up more comfy!! 😮😅😂✨😅) Then keep a note of the days/hours that security rolls by and try not to be on their radars! It's against the law now! You cannot camp in your car or tent in a non camping site. You cannot have visible; food, cooking paraphernalia, bottles of pee or other stuff, pillow, blanket, trash, front windows covered, solar, Internet, curtains, or trash outside or personal belongings like BBQ or chair.😡 It's a misdemeanor. 😢 It's difficult to stealth park with even low profile solar panels if the vehicle is ugly and your life from the back is up in the front window!!! 😮🤣 Just saying. Be safe people 🙏 💕 Know your rights because they are coming for them like never before!!😮😢
@HappyTailsandHappyTrails Жыл бұрын
Also, some states have a conservation department with free campgrounds. I’m from MO and have camped at several free campgrounds. Usually never very busy because people don’t know about them. Also amenities vary. Another idea is a parking lot where the business went out of business. I couldn’t stay in the WM parking lot but connected to it was a shoe store that went out of business where I parked several nights.
@lane-eq7ud Жыл бұрын
where exactly are the free campgrounds in Missouri? I am from there also.
@JackiBigger2 ай бұрын
I was tired and pulled over at a gas station along the interstate and I picked a bad one and had to leave too many sketchy people around.
@ginatulip86798 ай бұрын
when you were talking about places of work that are open 24/7. I thought of hospitals and also Fed ex business. They pack the packages in the trucks during the night, so they can get delivered during the day. And hospitals have lots of employees that work nights. Maybe 24 hour pharmacies too.
@PeterP_777 Жыл бұрын
Cool vid. I camped a couple nights in my Ford Transit Connect at a 24-hour hospital in Palm Springs recently. Worked out nicely.
@omcincy76222 жыл бұрын
Was part time and a little full time van living back in the 80's. But often staying in State parks, only about $6 a night back then. Caught some of that beautiful view then, first time coming from Prescott area and went through Jerome, amazing place back then. Then caught views of Sedona from there and then coming downhill on that road in that old camper van, one scary ass ride!
@JeffsJamz2 жыл бұрын
Damn!! That’s awesome 👏
@Laudon12283 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, I will never take 89A from Prescott going _to_ Sedona, or 89 south from Prescott into the Valley. Those are terrifying drives with what feels like the right side of my ass hanging off the mountain. I’ll deal with the extra miles and time going the long way around. I _really_don’t care for the drive down the rim on I-17, but in terms of time, it’s a better option than 89.
@JeffMathias Жыл бұрын
I usually just park on the street. Someplace with a tree stand or tall bldg immed east during summer since I like to sleep in. Loads of quiet streets.
@Whimsy36922 ай бұрын
I'm considering doing that sleeping trick as well where you nap for 4 hours during the day, (where it's mostly legal in most places, and within the parking time limit), and then napping again for only 4 hours at night. To me, it seems a bit safer to curb the time to keep criminals and police away as much as possible, and then you're free to roam around wherever you want when you're rested up.
@leecowell816511 ай бұрын
Hospital visitor or ER parking. I mean people are always trying to hurt themselves or somebody else.. what's one more vehicle? Also industrial/commercial areas. Maybe a big mechanics shop. wherever it is be gone by sun up or even sooner.
@abemartinez96238 ай бұрын
Yeah mechanic shops is a good option it’s large an on a main road. Leave before sunup an you’re good
@plutoplatters Жыл бұрын
" Hiding in plain sight" < always remember !!
@DannyB-cs9vx5 ай бұрын
I was parked at work in a Class A. Local management was fine with it until corporate learned about it.
@atthehousepublishing-glora537511 ай бұрын
Beautiful view, great information! Thanks!
@tonyadoughty Жыл бұрын
I'm not a nomad physically, but def am mentally (and would be physically in a heartbeat if I wasn't married and working.) But, I anticipate I will be eventually at some point, and I just wanted to say thanks for the video. I watch a lot of these so have heard most of the location ideas, but it is your attitude that is SO refreshing! Very positive and relaxed, which goes a long way in life. Gorgeous location and happy trails!
@morganlangille47392 жыл бұрын
A few Ideas for a part 2 to this video... 1. All night casinos. Regular costumer parking not gold member parking(could be an issue). lol 2. Hospitals. Might have to pay, might not. 3. Parking lots at factories might be good for a night if there is space. 4. Schools in the summer. Ok during the year but would have to be gone before 7am.
@JeffsJamz2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!! Part 2 coming soon!!
@FG-yl3oj2 жыл бұрын
@@JeffsJamz I was thinking any business that has an overnight shift such as an Amazon fulfillment center. In my area, Amazon has warehouses all over the place.
@beanscollections2020 Жыл бұрын
I would advise against schools if you are sleeping with little clothes like in your underwear. God forbid you get the knock, and some cop wants to charge you in a school zone and have to register as a SO 😨I know, worst case scenario, but what if... that would be terible.
@abemartinez96238 ай бұрын
Schools are a no go spot . Security an police hangout in those parking lots
@plutoplatters Жыл бұрын
Re: # 10... funny... how we get all wound up between our ears about sleeping somewhere..... and NO one around you even knows you're there ! or cares
@KARW375 ай бұрын
I slept in truck stop parking lots when in a Uhaul truck, and also in my car, going across the country.
@kimthompson91942 жыл бұрын
Wow awesome video and content thank you, love those views and your positive happy vibe! You inspire me to see things in a whole different way and I really appreciate that!
@JeffsJamz2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!!!
@Laudon12289 ай бұрын
I saw a video once that recommended church parking lots. The vidder suggested asking first, letting them know you can’t find a place that feels safe. Have you tried that? It would be interesting to hear more people’s experiences with that option. Sedona? If so, no wonder you live mobile. Housing costs, prices in general, are ridiculous there. (I’m the Prescott area.)
@SilverDustCD3 ай бұрын
One time outside of the Vegas strip I parked in the back of a church parking lot after 11pm, just to sleep until 7am, and the Pastor got in front of my van, I heard him walking around my van, taking pics of my plate and he refused to move so that I could pull out.!!! He called the police and wanted my dog and myself arrested. What an asshole! I told him, I am a travel nurse, I am tired, I dont drink or do drugs, I was just tired and needed 5-6 hours of sleep. I finally convinced him to get me some water and he moved, and I took off!!!!
@juliebutler82413 ай бұрын
nyerested to know what denomination
@Laudon12283 ай бұрын
@@SilverDustCD what a disgraceful excuse for pastor.
@girlee0303Ай бұрын
I slept by myself at least 12 years ago in a church lot. I had a small Honda and was never bothered bc at 4’11 no one could see me in the back covered in blankets 😂 and I would leave as soon as I saw the pastor getting there in the morning
@brandonmartin40442 жыл бұрын
Amazing how much time it takes to make a decent video. Glad to have you back posting!
@JeffsJamz2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!!
@morganlangille47392 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Jeff. Great Video!. I like the editing with all the scenery change ups too. Must have taken some time to film.👍👍
@JeffsJamz2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it was so work!!
@2000talon Жыл бұрын
Sedona is on my bucket list.
@CamperVan-K11 күн бұрын
It would be great if you could video yourself parking in these spots. Perhaps make a combination video of you parking o'night in them.
@ZenithE811 ай бұрын
Some towns as Ifounf the other day dont allow overnight parking so you might want to look.that jp too. ;)
@ZenithE811 ай бұрын
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@mhermit2 ай бұрын
Playing dumb is low on the lie spectrum, but it's there. Pretending not to see the sign would make it harder for me to sleep.
@vinegrafted2 жыл бұрын
Some hospitals have free parking
@JeffsJamz2 жыл бұрын
Trueeeee
@Steven-re7xt2 ай бұрын
If you can...buy a local news paper and have a radio. Sometimes a death unexplained happens. Everyone on "red alert" sets cops on edge. And verry inquisitive. 😮
@GEAUXFRUGAL2 жыл бұрын
If you can swing it, find someone that has a garage and can rent you a parking spot. You get a power cord would be nice.
@JeffsJamz2 жыл бұрын
True
@kevinwelsh7490 Жыл бұрын
Or buy a place with a garage
@GEAUXFRUGAL Жыл бұрын
@@kevinwelsh7490 Yup buy a place with garage rent the house out till you owe nothing but taxes.
@The_Novice Жыл бұрын
Lol yeah. Just buy a house. Simple 😂
@GEAUXFRUGAL Жыл бұрын
@@The_Novice My credit is 810 so buying a house would be easy with good money down.
@bygodsgracejourneytohealin8368 Жыл бұрын
You're pretty cool...thank you for sharing! ❤😊
@user-kg3ve3vk8l16 күн бұрын
Me luv Jeff❤
@SolracAdventures5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@enhancedutility26610 ай бұрын
Good idea 😊
@KARW375 ай бұрын
I have driven around Sedona, but need to return to hike.
@christiangammons9934 Жыл бұрын
I work 450pm to 150am so parkings no issue losin truck tomorrow due to job loss and job switch got behind being bomeless on streets is guna be horrible
@beanscollections2020 Жыл бұрын
Praying for you brother. I hope you are doing well now and figured out your situation.
@ololoololo91053 ай бұрын
You can clean hospitals you can clean colleges you can clean any business that needs a cleaner they hire right away
@laven1112 жыл бұрын
Have you tried 24 hour Fishing Marinas .
@JeffsJamz2 жыл бұрын
No.. that’s one I’ve never heard
@plutoplatters Жыл бұрын
One would be very likely to not be just say... paranoid parking at their work ..just due to familiarity
@sharrose75942 жыл бұрын
In front of homes for rent especially in tourist areas if looks like no lights on
@sharrose75942 жыл бұрын
If it's someone's home though, if they have a dog, they will bark knowing
@JeffsJamz2 жыл бұрын
Good one
@janchapman3746 Жыл бұрын
We have outlived our family and no friends. They moved on to better things. Lost contact. Commercial parking lots resturants truck stops apts. Is my favorite. Oh parks daytime.stay all day at any park. Til dark. In our town 9pm. Cur few hrs. In place. Will get a knock on the door to move elsewhere.
@janchapman3746 Жыл бұрын
Oh. Before i forget. I live in dallas texas. Good jobs is scarce. 7.25. Hr. To 10 hr. Jobs is available. If you have computer experience you have a chance for some better pay. So again im in dallas texas No computer experience. Cant work. Im 76 yrs. Old. My hubby can work. Again. Nobody is hiring painters contracted. Jobs and everything hsa been bad since the pandemic hit everywhere. Hubby hasnt worked 2 mon. Before the pandrmic hit. My s.s. check only. Make a little bit over all limits for help of anything. Im on average low income. After the rent and bills get paid. We dont have much for food. I have health issues to. I.b.s. and gallstones. Medicare ins. Cant afford the out of pocket cost. Credit rating is not good at all. Prayers is with all nomad family and everyone to walking or traveling. May god bless you all. Jan from dallas texas.
@SamuelJMartinIII Жыл бұрын
7:49 it’s a Winnebago EKKO 🚐
@chasmaserati69682 жыл бұрын
WE LOVE YOU JEFF!!!!!!!
@JeffsJamz2 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks 😊
@chasmaserati69682 жыл бұрын
@@JeffsJamzSo Glad to see You back on the Tube brother!!!!!!
@AtypicalPaul21 күн бұрын
Parking garage?
@heinzbucksandcastle2053 Жыл бұрын
Casino!!
@plutoplatters Жыл бұрын
but Graveyards suck beyond ! only problem
@gregorylatta81596 күн бұрын
It pays to minimize
@gordongrigsby51722 жыл бұрын
thats what I do Lol
@JeffsJamz2 жыл бұрын
Sweeet
@leegoddard2618 Жыл бұрын
3:00 Getting woke up at 3am SUX. This is a Bad option.
@cindysegar14262 жыл бұрын
The ekko is made by winebago. There crazy expensive. I looked into one. Definitely outta my price range. Lol
@JeffsJamz2 жыл бұрын
Lol they look pricy
@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.27398 ай бұрын
K.
@kleptodathief39467 ай бұрын
have u ever slept in car on the vegas strip?
@KARW375 ай бұрын
Woman got attacked recently in her van in Quartzsite, AZ.
@kileNoeАй бұрын
Yeah and there are 2.5 million home burglaries in America every year. The news doesn't want you to know that tho
@theunaccompaniedsenior16 күн бұрын
So what? Folks get attacked all the time. That she's a woman in a van at Quartzsite is dog whistle bullshit. You're just virtue signaling. Go away and stay there.
@m.sandradhee99825 күн бұрын
Used car lot
@dimokokilala89509 күн бұрын
That's gross you have your bicycle on your bed
@Leoa213 күн бұрын
#2 is a white man's option
@waynelast16854 ай бұрын
Serial killers prowl places too
@ZenithE811 ай бұрын
Dont you get woken up constantly with people Hoooonkkkkk Locking their cars? Some are over 100 decibels.
@bethloomis8961 Жыл бұрын
Nothing to see here, keep moving. That's 17 minutes I wasted.
@michelleevans9474 Жыл бұрын
Move on then.. nobody will notice.. very helpful video.
@theunaccompaniedsenior16 күн бұрын
Yep. None of these suggestions are novel in any way.