Controversy over people living in their cars

ABC 10News takes a look at the controversy surrounding people in San Diego living in their cars.

[@chiccenhawkc]

Having people Living in a car is better then people living on the street

[@thaimassage23]

They won't defecate in their own mobile home.

[@KOOLBadger]

​@@thaimassage23we poop in a bucket and dispose of it properly. We are not Animals, we just dont make enought to live anywhere else but our vehicle.

[@cw9282]

That still doesn't justify someone living on public land for free. Otherwise, by that logic, I should be able to build a house in a public park and live in it for free paying no property taxes, utilities, or rent. You want to live in your car, then the car needs to be parked in a private lot.

[@GOD719]

@@cw9282 Maybe make rent cheaper or stfu

[@q9r8s7t6u5v4w3x2y1z0]

living in a car and pissing outside the car

[@MilesCobbett]

Make America affordable again

[@forgottenman8629]

indeed, outlaw the democrat party...

[@babybirdhome]

@@forgottenman8629Outlaw the only party trying to make it so people can afford to live??? The only party trying to make it so that ordinary people working their lives away making someone else rich get to earn at least enough to stay alive between shifts? The only party fighting to prevent laws being reverted back to allow for child labor and to keep women out of the workplace? You think Republicans are the solution??? They’re the party that got us here today!

[@PJF56]

There are affordable pacs to live. People just don't want to live there.

[@sicklygazelle]

@@PJF56 the affordable places have no jobs besides fast food/retail.

[@EWDDG]

The corporations buying up all the houses so they can charge outrageous rents are GOP supporters.

[@samsneadd]

What is the difference between a person living out of a van and a retired couple living out of their RV?

[@Tusk_Tact]

you cant just park an RV anywhere

[@19Marksman79]

Living in a van is looked down upon by snooty people, and a retired couple living in an RV is more socially acceptable because they have money. Whomever has more money is the more acceptable one, according to snooty people who sneer their noses while sipping their tea with their pinky high in the air while speaking in a British accent.

[@amystern123]

Either one should be acceptable so long as the person follows reasonable rules. For example, trash should be kept in the vehicle and disposed of responsibly. Obviously the same for pee. If your van is large, either park overnight only and be gone by morning, rather than blocking the same house for weeks, or park in a lot or campground where it’s permitted, which might require a fee.

[@Joesire]

Go to LA and find out it's a big difference. Some are not using the RVs as crackdens to sell and smoke crack out of. There are those with their KZbin channels that do this and those that work and save on housing... Then there are the other ones we see every day.

[@Tusk_Tact]

@@amystern123 exactly I don't know why folks are overlooking this aspect

[@lisat.8138]

Maybe if our country had affordable housing, people wouldn’t have to live in their vehicles.

[@judgedreddhd]

Yeah because we all know government intervention leads to lower prices 🙄

[@Userf451]

Define affordable housing.

[@bluefungi]

@@stuwest3653Is the point. Van life exist because the affordability isn't there.

[@stuwest3653]

@@bluefungi Clueless

[@24james]

WOW, you are dumb. Housing is not a human right. One has to get a job, earn a living and pay rent. It’s called life💯✔️

[@BrianWaller-qe7gr]

So you make houses unaffordable then get mad at people looking for alternatives

[@liezelbickle9430]

Good point if people could actually afford houses they wouldn't be forced to live in their cars. I found a documentary series on the subject ,it was very sad. But on the other hand, if the people that live in their cars because there is nowhere else to go suddenly got good jobs and bought houses, those rich idiots would only complain that they had to be nabers.

[@mattwalter6207]

Maybe they shouldn't be living in one of the highest cost of living places in the country. People dont have the right to live wherever they want

[@NoTweakZone]

It's public land. Stop being a nimby. It's basic survival for a nomad

[@mattwalter6207]

@@liezelbickle9430 I can't afford a house by the beach in Oceanside either...doesn't mean I live in my car there. There are cheaper places to live

[@mattwalter6207]

@FishmasTree2 I live in Ohio and rents are about $800. Not everyone is able to live in California. If you can't afford it, move somewhere cheaper. You aren't entitled to live in a house by the ocean just for breathing

[@NoTweakZone]

Been homeless 13 years. Finally saved up for a van and now have the capacity to sell my art. Van life is not a crime. You don't own the streets!

[@rustynail3630]

Get a job loser

[@GrueTurtle]

13 years? Were you not working for the first 12 years

[@JILOA]

I've been living in my van for 3 years but am always respectful and considerate of the people who live nearby. I only park on residential streets at night and am gone in the morning. I'm 71 years old can't work and live on S.S. I've got no choice really. I don't blame the ocean beach residents for complaining and I support them. The people living in vans and cars should never cause problems like using the open areas for bathrooms and leaving trash around.

[@cjmajor9598]

This is one huge factor that a lot of people overlook there are now an enormous amount of seniors and disabled people having to live this way because the only other option is a cardboard box on the sidewalk!

[@Elana-l3d]

That's the way I do it. I don't live in a spot or make myself known that makes it bad for other van dwellers l.

[@Daniel-wv5dg]

Why dont you go live in Mexico?

[@StephenFoster-n3f]

​@@Daniel-wv5dgThe man is old. I am old and had to move away from my town as the rents went from affordable to ridiculous . I have a 2 bedroom 2 bath on a half acre now in Michigan for $700. Rent I live by myself. I hate it here and regret the move. It is better to live in your car in some places than to have a house in others. I sharpen knives for a living and travel much. It makes no sense to rent an empty house when I can sleep in my truck . I am usually the first customer at the coffee shop in the morning spending money. I am self employed for most of my life and never had a credit card. I was 18 years at my residence in Santa Cruz when disaster struck. Covid and evacuations from forest fires . I lost everything except my truck . Now folk would make me a criminal too . I am old and you make me tired of living . I am ashamed to be even human . Thanks.

[@CihttiBabbuu-dt9qw]

@@Daniel-wv5dgno mms do not body wants to live in that chuntighetto@z country 🤡

[@MilePost106]

If this country wasn’t so damn greedy!

[@tessa7778]

👏

[@promx96]

unchecked capitalism

[@Rambleon444]

Move than.

[@tammy9162]

All Countries are greedy.

[@tammy9162]

Most popularion in Vanliving is Elderly. Social Security Disability Benefits in some states are only $800.00 per month. Try living off that

[@cross-eyedmary6619]

It's a "big problem" to rich people to have to share the seashore with peasants. That man is upset that he sacrificed his life and integrity to gain wealth and it pains him to see people with different values and abilities be happy too.

[@pauld.b7129]

Exactly. It's not your "right" to be pleased by everyones lifestyle. Dude thinks he owns the entire coast because he bought a house.

[@natashahaselton6710]

This right here. Nailed it. It same way in mountains too. The rich NIMBYS don’t want peasants but they sure as hell like the cheap slave labor. Their dream is to have us all in prison and shipped to work as their slaves. It’s serfdom on steroids.

[@SOPEACEBESTILL]

Who says they are pesants? Some homeless people are working professionals, too. They choose to be free!

[@GalacticTradingPost]

i would be pissed if i had to share my beachfront view with a bunch of roaming gypsy peasants too.

[@lisalastnamesmith]

Those van lifers looked like clean campers to me. Not a single person in this footage looked homeless. Hell their vehicles weren't even run down.

[@Kenny2k08]

My vehicle is worth almost 30k. Used to do it out of a 1k Corolla. Moving on up!! But even if I sold my car for 28k, it wouldn’t even be enough to cover my other debts, a down payment, a new car because I’ll need that for my job.. so I can’t find a good reason in selling it. It’s a lifeline to me. If I sell it for housing and I get kicked out or fear for my life because my roommate is crazy or something else happens, I’ll have nothing to take refuge in. F that!!

[@SarahRamsingh]

For some people it is a choice.

[@emilyfeagin2673]

SarahRamsingh It’s not a “ choice”. It’s economic coercion You just aren’t “ there” yet. And I hope you never will be

[@SarahRamsingh]

@@emilyfeagin2673 I lived in a car for 3 years that was not a choice. I have friends who do this who have multiple properties. For some it is. ;)

[@larryj1048]

These people use other people's yards as their toilet. Not too many cars or vans have a toilet and a holding tank. That alone should be be a hard NO!

[@Dawn-zo2ny]

Not everyone can afford a place to live, so when people say they "choose" this lifestyle, well, maybe most are forced into it...

[@deltasource56]

and they can be respectfull of other such as not pissing on my property

[@Dawn-zo2ny]

@@deltasource56 ~ Yes, they absolutely should be respectful and not do that...!

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@deltasource56 You were not respectful of me, when I returned from serving your lies in Iraq with disabling mental illness. You left me homeless while the VA neglected me. You are not welcome for my service.

[@MM-xc2bt]

@@deltasource56 you are the type that makes your kind targets and victims

[@Kenny2k08]

I should’ve chosen to buy a house fresh out of high school with no work experience or qualifications. Silly me!

[@acr4715]

I guarantee you the majority of them are not living in their 🚗 by choice.

[@longbeach225]

Exactly. Most are living in a van because rents and houses are too damn high.

[@eugenebdotson7363]

You're crying because people can't afford rent and have to live in there cars, THE country is going to hell at least they have a vehicle to get out of the weather !

[@davidwright873]

their.....

[@sammorales3528]

People can camp all they want, just not wherever they want. For some of these folks, any rule is one too many. More of that don’t tread on me attitude, run a mock. This can be resolved by simply enforcing the rules as they are written. No overnight camping in the city, period.

[@kendrahansen1175]

@@sammorales3528 Exactly. But few elected officials have the backbone to enforce the rules.

[@davidwright873]

some are totally off the grid due to rules and regs they can't or wont follow....its odd. they'd rather live in a vehicle then abide....@@sammorales3528

[@linorful]

Oh please these are people who have money this is a life choice new version of the sovereign citizen

[@chulee846]

That guy is upset because he had to pay $10 million for his 1500 sq. ft home while the van people didn't have to fork out that kind of money for the same view!

[@deniser45]

😂 I know right!!

[@guyfrom8659]

And we can leave whenever we want. He can't 😂

[@GS-zc4sk]

Poor Glen 😮

[@dd___dc]

🤔🤔🤣😭

[@PolvoDeEstrellas77]

Exactly

[@GRRRRC]

Id much rather see people camping in their vehicles than to see them in tents or worse on the streets

[@WebDesignSocal]

Housing is unaffordable and unattainable so let's harass those people who cope by living in their vehicles. Yup, that will fix the problem.

[@MyCommentisGolden]

Perfect example of Misery needs Company

[@plutoplatters]

absolutely true.

[@rsximus]

But is an ocean view “necessary” as part of coping with living in a vehicle? If I had paid millions of dollars for my home, I too would be upset If there are people crowding my neighborhood, urinating and defecating around my property.

[@abes3925]

@@rsximus you’re the same person who wants affordable housing, better public transportation, shelters, and drug treatment center but when the city wants to build it near your home you immediately go “NIMBY” Just because you bought an expensive ass home doesnt mean you get special privileges.

[@Alexsburneraccount]

Go pay rent at a place where you can afford to live. It is not required to live on the beach.

[@ericsteadman7235]

Yep that's my retirement plan, camper van, combination of boondocking and RV Parks , beats the shit out of renting a room from someone or splitting a 1 bedroom 3 ways,,,, The greed in this country is responsible for this...

[@rustygribbler1380]

Blame Sleepy Joe Biden on that let's ban together and make Joe Biden our scapegoat now

[@pauld.b7129]

Maybe, if they don't make it basically illegal first. They're trying to force people to stay in RV parks, and they'll penalize you and ticket you for public parking wherever they can. It's absolutely sickening. When I'm travelling in mine, I can hardly go a night without police knocking on my window and acting like I'm a criminal. And RV parks charge at least 600-800 a month even for a van, the more expensive ones are over 1000 a month, making it totally pointless. Just like the government wants

[@AA_BB_CCC]

I remember being in San Diego in 2012 thinking “man this is really bad.” It’s only gonna get worse folks. That’s what happens when you make living a normal life impossible.

[@craigasher5970]

Peeing in public is already illegal. Problem solved. Why punish the people that aren’t peeing in public?

[@scootergirl3662]

Exactly - this is more about ostracization than it is about actually solving problems

[@redshepard5306]

Yeah, they are just trying to keep the poor subservient

[@az.native]

I swear i saw a video not too long ago where they said sleeping in your car in CA is illegal. A homeless woman said she was ticketed for sleeping in her car, so now she has to leave her car and sleep outside in a park where crimes happen on the reg.

[@kwally6151]

He's just stating an observation. A few is fine, but large groups become a problem

[@smooth111012]

Peering is allowed in public, if a dog can do it so can a person Stupid modern laws

[@simplymejourney998]

The home owners could end up homeless themselves. Be careful with judging others.

[@siennavanlife9502]

Exactly! He's one earthquake, tsunami or wildfire away from being on the streets or living in a government tent city.

[@seancallahan1312]

You spelled "In the hospital" wrong.

[@az.native]

They're social media influencers, not poor. Man said he makes $1k a day. He's not poor.

[@seancallahan1312]

@@az.native He should have someone stress-test his health coverage.

[@Bran317]

@@az.nativeyes u have that right and if I could find away I would be doing the same but everything is $$$and that I can’t do anymore so my kids r grown and I have a dream of living in the woods away form dickheads,(maybe not all) but we’re gifted with that kinda living on the beach lifestyle with no worries except for a few vans blocking there view that they probably never use ,,it’s just complaining about the people that they think are lower then em cause they got the best of whatever they think is life and better then the one’s really living life…I’m so jealous of the ones that can be free and glad to not be one of those people if u wanna call em that that think there living a better life because they had to pay or mom dad had to pay anyways ….live life and don’t worry about anything but happiness and that is what I’m seeking,,most people that think like me just need a acre of land and that’s way more to me and a lot more instead of showing off to ur neighbors that u gotta better paid for when life sh……..sorry about the book bro just got me fucckedup

[@dicdicd1767]

Total support to those people who sleep in their vehicle. I supspect the neighbor to lie about the urinating incident

[@Useracct-m9s]

It's absurd to be bothering people sleeping in their vehicle. Just absurd

[@DELTACO..UBERDRIVER..STOCKS..]

notice that it was a white guy complaining

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@DELTACO..UBERDRIVER..STOCKS.. Notice that the majority of America is white and therefor the odds are, this man is white. Notice how you never make progress with racial disparities, by bringing up racial disparities in every single topic. You become nothing more than a pest. Keep self-defeating, chump.

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@DELTACO..UBERDRIVER..STOCKS.. Crying wolf never got justice for wolf victims.

[@Jay-is2jy]

​@@DELTACO..UBERDRIVER..STOCKS..Notice you only see van lifers in certain neighborhoods.. they go where they feel safe

[@DELTACO..UBERDRIVER..STOCKS..]

@Jay-is2jy it's safe because white people be scared of everything any little noise makes them panic

[@futurebalance6134]

Need more dedicated camping areas with nominal amenities and fees.

[@tonyredd7186]

Exactly!!!!!

[@valeriekehrt7566]

Provide places for them. The vehicle is their shelter. Have compassion.

[@guyfrom8659]

​@aprilsview2795most are over $20 and that's without hookups . I'm sorry but I'll have to pass on that

[@siennavanlife9502]

California is a huge state, there are huge swaths of wide open desert. There's huge swaths of wide open desert in AZ. 25% of AZ is State Trust Land. For a nominal fee you register with the state and get a pass (the legal way to do it) then you can camp on the State Trust Land for up to two weeks at a time before having to move. The same for federal BLM lands... The problem is California is greedy. There are plenty of towns in California that could benefit from the vanlifers/RVers like Quartzsite AZ does. Offer some basic services, security and a place to camp/boondock for a nominal fee. Most of our rigs are self contained and our creature comforts run off solar. Where the government sees burden, I see opportunity.

[@GreygooseRedbull]

So then they're gonna charge you rent prices just to park somewhere.. I can see it coming

[@MB-xv7er]

So y’all aren’t cool with homeless people peeing outside, but y’all let your dogs piss and shit outside IN someone else’s yard… makes sense

[@sandramayes8679]

Not everyone takes a piss outside their car in public. Stop categorizing everyone together!

[@kurtwetzel154]

The man has no real argument so he went with that.

[@guyfrom8659]

Exactly 💯 I piss in jugs and empty them in the porta johns . Definitely not pissing on the sidewalk. That's a good way to catch indecent exposure charge where I'm from

[@craigasher5970]

Lots of people pee outside. So, if you see a surfer come in from a session, take off his wetsuit, and pee next to his truck would you advocate to ban surfing? Makes no sense.

[@craigasher5970]

I’ve had people tell me that living in a vehicle should be illegal because people that live in their vehicle leave garbage. But I live in my vehicle and, not only do I not leave garbage but often I pick up garbage that isn’t mine. People love to make rules and love to tell others what they can and cannot do. They don’t consider the collateral damage that it causes for people who are innocently trying to live a more peaceful, less expensive, simpler existence.

[@ofcourseimfullofit]

He didn’t. He literally talked about one guy he saw do it. Lol

[@tomtroy3792]

Social Security is not near enough for me to keep my home I'm going to have to live in my old van

[@R0M8N]

Move to cheaper state

[@rosesmith6208]

i hear you, it is a serious problem and only will get worse. pretty soon no one will have a house accept the wealthier classes.

[@jimmycain8669]

You are a loser that didn’t prepare for your future so go live in your van like a bum. Social security is beer and cigar money.

[@LorettaGallagher-gv1zx]

That's Good. Especially during these Uncertain times. Just have to be a Incognito 🌝 Vehicle Dweller nowadays, apparently it's a Crime Now to Live out of your own Registered Vehicle

[@alca4240]

​@@R0M8NOk Boomer

[@gardeningintheburbs]

Most of the people that live in a vehicle don't have a choice...that man is so entitled....so ignorant...

[@ops5todd]

It’s ok to live in a cardboard shanty and crap in the middle of the street but god forbid how dare you live in your car!

[@guyfrom8659]

That's what I'm sayin ! Seems like all the addicts in tents have more rights than the rest of us .

[@KaiExploresLife]

Don’t sleep here, don’t sleep there, don’t sleep anywhere. Oh and if you want to sleep in a house, you better pay up! Because sleeping, safety, and security will cost you. Just ridiculous. Punish instead of providing a reasonable solution.

[@colinevans1146]

“Nobody wants people sleeping around their home!” I think your house neighbors sleep sometimes. They might even take naps and be sleeping right now, those heathens.

[@KaiExploresLife]

@@colinevans1146 😂😂 Exactly! The way they go about this is so ridiculous. No solutions at all for the problems.

[@Alaryicjude]

​@FishmasTree2 🎯🎯🎯

[@angelic420x5]

Back when i was living with my dad we had this dude who parked outside our house we met the guy ended up being good friends with him straight up was like baving our own private security

[@taqiyyaconcarne6908]

Open up your home to them. It would be more virtuous than a youtube post.

[@whita-db9zw]

It's illegal for citizens to sleep in a car that they pay for, on a street that their tax dollars paid for. That's American freedom for you.

[@noellerilleau6529]

I don't know if I would say these people " Chose " to live in their cars

[@williamryan9195]

They say "choose to" because that gives them room to keep finger pointing and say "see, they make bad choices" meaning it is now ok to allow people to live in cars or like animals on the streets and they can "normalize" the plight of those less fortunate. I hear it all the time. Remember it only takes one bad choice to hit bottom and no one will help. Fear based thinking and fear-based philosophy.

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@williamryan9195 My "bad choice" that led to my homelessness, was enlisting to serve ungrateful republicans on 9/11. I should have done something better with my future, better than invading innocent people over a crock of bullshit just to be left without the help I am owed when I came back with severe mental illness.

[@michaelb7864]

@@williamryan9195so what is the next choice to not work and park your van in the most prestigious part of town where people pay millions to live? Stop peddling your nonsense. These people are utter freeloaders in every sense of the word

[@newyork6784]

SORRY, BUT NOT SORRY. WHY? BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE WILL VOTE FOR THE SAME PEOPLE THAT PUT THEM IN THEIR SITUATION IN THE FIRST PLACE. CALIFORNIA IS ALL DEMOCRATS. WHO WILL YOU BLAME? I'LL WAIT. 🤨🤔😏

[@imnitguy]

@@williamryan9195 no, they CHOSE to do this because they have been an abject failure in the rest of their lives and they want to cry about it. YOUR failure is NOT MY CRISIS.

[@zeroshepard9513]

Its better than living in a tent or on the sidewalk. When is enough enough for harassing poor people? You dont pay us enough while you sleep in homes and then you harass us for not having anywhere to go.

[@deltasource56]

she said it at the end there are safe parking sites for this use them.

[@TheOtherKine]

They can go to "formal" camping-allowed parking lots and PAY there to stay overnight. But these clowns are avoiding paying by just parking wherever, and until the signs that say no overnight parking are actually enforced with patrols kicking people out and handing out tickets or impounding, it will never change

[@zeroshepard9513]

@@TheOtherKine Out of touch? Campgrounds are expensive.

[@zeroshepard9513]

@@deltasource56 Rest stops are packed with cars. I sleep their often in my truck. They have too few safe spaces.

[@TheOtherKine]

@@zeroshepard9513 Duh. Exactly. But that doesn't give these clowns the right to just park in somebody's hood

[@TruFilmProductions]

Screw their feelings. Let them live. They raise rents and complain about people living in their cars. Lower the rent then.

[@joylapine9004]

People are being priced right out of housing. If they have a camper, RV, van or car it’s a safer alternative than sleeping on the streets.

[@ajourney50]

Some of those van-lifers are senior citizens who have nowhere else to go. Most have full-time jobs. Why don't they develop a safe spot for people to sleep, and move out during the day.

[@mikeboate208]

they do ! Walmart parking lot near you .

[@guyfrom8659]

Some of us would go to these parking lots but then again that's just a waste of fuel resources for most .

[@chaosfury2016]

They need to make rent affordable again. Can't blame the person if they can't afford a apartment complex. Price gouging at its finest.

[@JoseyWhals]

They hate seeing people happy with less than them lmfao.....people are so sick anything to put someone down

[@REGGIEKING9999]

It is sad smh

[@frankcorrea8691]

Passed off because he got caught with the side chick lol😊

[@davemckee4907]

The less stuff I own,the less my stuff owns me.

[@JoseyWhals]

@@davemckee4907 attached to the physical is detachment to the spiritual

[@leshalegg1014]

....👍..it is jealousy/ envy!

[@davemanone3661]

All you privileged people living in homes. There was a time when most people owned a home. Those days are gone, leave people alone.

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

It is safe to drink your own urine for the most part the man who urinated outside should have taken advantage of this

[@anglophile6621]

Those people chose a highly desirable location to illegally camp. They didn’t do that because of housing insecurity. There are plenty of free and inexpensive places to car camp. Most all of us want to enjoy beach front property too. We simply wouldn’t do it illegally and cheat others to get it. The campers should leave at night and come back the next day to give everyone equal access to beach front parking.

[@RumbleCo]

Privileged ?! Youre an idiot. Hard, CONSISTENT work, and sacrifices have to be made to be a responsible, respectable self sustaining citizen. Youre clearly the voice of just another handout. How you adjust to living with that shame it mind-blowing.

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@anglophile6621 I was homeless for a while when I returned from serving your lies in Iraq, I have severe PTSD. I was turned away from the VA and attempted suicide, just to survive with a traumatic brain injury to greatly complicate the PTSD. I was fired from the last FOURTEEN jobs I held, for PTSD-related problems. An average of 40 Veterans a day commit suicide and there currently are over 35,000 homeless veterans in America. Stop judging strangers. You are not welcome for my service. The help you owe me wasn't FREE. It cost my sanity and future, and you literally owe it to me. Nobody fucking cares about your privilege of beachfront property, when you don't care about the patriots who made that possible.

[@davemanone3661]

@@anglophile6621 Blah blah blah

[@levitatingelephant4099]

Im loving all the supportive comments here 💜🌻 Housing is no longer affordable. You can have a full time job and not be able to even afford a studio. Its heartbreaking. The American dream died one little inflation and tax increase at a time and here we are 🤷

[@samuelg3586]

The real controversy is the amount we pay in taxes vs what they do for us

[@thomasgentry6201]

Well Said!

[@LorettaGallagher-gv1zx]

Yes. Where is the Tax Money Going?

[@youwayo]

@@LorettaGallagher-gv1zxto Ukraine :)

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@thomasgentry6201 The real controversy, is your apparent inability to better manage your media consumption so you can stop whining and bitching about the news stories YOU CHOSE to watch.

[@samuelg3586]

@ChrisTopherBunnell you mad bro?

[@catherinewilke5583]

If they are parked legally and aren’t making a mess, I don’t see a problem. Seems smart to me to live in a van.

[@really5453]

What sounds like that's part of the problem is that people aren't leaving it as they arrived

[@billbradley2480]

Many working class people are forced to live in vehicles because rent is wayyyy to high. My house payment was $375/mo in 2008 when I purchased this house new. I could rent it for $1500/mo today. That’s ridiculous!

[@soulshineSessions1]

It’s hard affording $2000 rent, $880 car payments and $400 car insurance.

[@Casket771]

Fuck yeah it is!

[@lvpuppets]

If you have a $880 car payment you need some Dave Ramsey in your life!

[@PeterRabbitWhatsup]

880 dollar car payment???? Who says you need a 50, 60, 70 thousand dollar car ????? Or live in a 2000 dollar a month apartment????

[@72Dexter72Manley72]

If someone has an $800 car payment and are living in it. They need to get their priorities in order.

[@mikeboate208]

@@72Dexter72Manley72 have you ever been laid off ? or your income "interrupted ? or had a bill collector hound you? a medical emergency ? this is how one arrives "on the street " . and It does NOT matter how you voted !

[@dustinkrebs8229]

Lower the rent and people might live in a house 🤷

[@tednguyen7258]

impossible...its dictated by free market forces

[@Trisa8]

Dude said housing shortage 😕 didn't even mention housing affordability. Where in America is a single bedroom up under 1200.00!!? Then if u find one the landlord has a special set of expenses for you.

[@pauld.b7129]

Rich people don't care. This guy has a house in Ocean Beach, he's a millionaire minimum

[@brandonwilliams448]

We had to result to living like this because of the system... we can't afford 3k a month to live in a house . Stop shaming people trying to live

[@aaronartale]

Many of the people complaining will be out on the street themselves shortly

[@elainewilliams5019]

EXACTLY

[@kimberiysmarketstrategy]

We should make friends! See you soon! 😂

[@marionwallsten7507]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@19Marksman79]

......and they will still think they are above everyone else while fighting Boxcar Willy for that shopping cart.

[@Anthonycapone8146]

Why will they be in the street soon?

[@ann66pearson4]

This issue is going to get much worse. With rents, mortgages, food way over priced lots of families are forced to be homeless.

[@craigasher5970]

I live in my RV. I’ve traveled all over the country. All the laws seem to prohibit sleeping in your vehicle. That is what people object to. That is what our society objects to. Sleeping. As long as you’re not sleeping in your rig, you’re good. Falling asleep is the thing that makes you a criminal in most places. Sleeping is a crime. Which always seemed strange to me because sleeping is about the most harmless thing one can do.

[@blueamenaa749]

👍👍👍

[@Anthony-dj4nd]

What about napping or getting some shit eye???😂😂😂

[@kimberiysmarketstrategy]

You can go to rest stops they dont bug you.

[@PeterRabbitWhatsup]

​@@kimberiysmarketstrategyYes they do bother you at rest stops.

[@CyberDocUSA]

@@kimberiysmarketstrategy creepy humans loiter at rest stops. Unsafe for the rest of us.

[@NinjaBooKitty]

Everyone has people sleeping around their homes. They're called neighbors.

[@user-cc5od3zk4p]

Who can afford a home? As long as people are respectful, what is the problem?

[@MM-xc2bt]

Shitty pay affects everyone eventually.

[@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958]

"We have people who have chosen to live in their cars" Yeah, because their jobs do not pay enough to rent the crappiest apartment in the city where they work. Have the city tow their car and you are going to have the exact same person living in a tent on the sidewalk because towing his car did nothing about the high rent or the low pay.

[@chrisbinfotheelder3091]

I camp in my Suburban for travel softball. I find a Love's truck stop. They have restrooms and showers. You see other people living in their vehicles there also.

[@Swtnovember29]

Leave ppl alone!!! Stop telling people how they should live their life! Make it affordable to live and people would be much happier than having to live in their car! Sick and tired of ppl telling ppl how to live without help! Especially our government that are spending our hard earned money on their raises and their own special interest groups. Buzz off!!

[@Propain4eva]

"How dare you not pay me 2.5k/month for a studio apartment and live in your fully-owned vehicle to which I cannot spontaneously kick you out of for a made up excuse?" - Real estate owners

[@blueamenaa749]

The truth.

[@LisaLightning]

Yeah I read it’s real estate companies lobbying a lot of governments to make laws for no parking on streets overnight or sleeping in vehicles. So many towns now have no overnight parking on city streets! This is why.

[@billbixby7877]

That is the exact reason people are upset at. Why aren't theses people paying rent like i have too.

[@rallysport4207]

Prolly upset cause they aren’t paying property tax on property they already bought and paid taxes on when they bought it. This country is greedy as all hell.

[@Western_ENT]

Exactly!

[@michaelyun2407]

Dont think people care as long as people that lives in Van clear after thenselves and dont trash the streets.

[@bluefungi]

I don't see the problem here. No one can afford rent. That's the real issue.

[@thomasgentry6201]

Exaggeration but OK much bigger issue to tackle!

[@yvonnephillips3888]

Because they use wherever they are to use the toilet. First can buy said he repairs nets. Get a freaking real job. If like to be a drifter and experience like too but not going to abuse others do here I am working.

[@kendrahansen1175]

Then you are about as naive as a five-year-old....the real problem is laziness, drug addiction, entitlement or a combination of all of these.

[@zeemc2751]

Along with all the other surprises. Here are a few: 1. Credit score must at least 670 or higher. 2. If you are under 23😳 you must have a co-signer. 3. Must have 6 months worth of pay stubs. 4. We need 6 months worth of bank statements. 5. Application fee $75/$125 6. Administrative fees $125/$250 7. If you have fishes $70 a month and no more than two fishes per tank, and the tank cannot be over 30 gallons. The list goes on and on.

[@kendrahansen1175]

@@zeemc2751 Those are called standards and requirements and if you cannot meet those standards then you need to make the necessary changes or find another source of housing. This world does not owe you ANYTHING.

[@nopretribrapture2318]

let the moaners and complainers experience homelessness, maybe they'll change their tune 😑

[@Kenny2k08]

They literally won’t even try it to see what it’s like. They’re so detached from reality. Had a silver spoon in their mouth since birth. Rich pretty news reporters born into rich pretty families wondering why someone would live in a car.. it’s truly fascinating how out of touch these people are. Like jeez idk maybe we live in a car because we don’t get paid 6-7 figures to talk to a freaking camera!!!

[@elbertmoreno2159]

You still traveling the world?

[@Lifestinks]

Seriously!

[@obsidianjane4413]

I bet if you had a homeless person pooping on your backdoor you'd change your tune too.

[@marthaperdew]

We have slept in our car several times , stop harassing people

[@millionmiledriver]

I absolutely love the support in these comments. It’s good to know people understand what it’s like out here. Thank you! And remember, gas could be $20/gallon next week.

[@DanoFSmith-yc9tg]

Make housing more affordable

[@prestonking5736]

You should be able to park your vehicle at the beach anytime you want as long as you want it’s public property they should be left alone

[@PolvoDeEstrellas77]

Exactly as long as it doesn’t say no overnight then ppl should mind they business! To even put the man on the news as if we should care or if his word is above others or like he owns the beach, is shit starting on the news part! We are free ppl if no laws are being broken and nobody hurt, they need to look in the mirror sweep around they own front door and leave ppl the hell alone

[@pomegranate6221]

People who buy homes in those communities have to pay heavy property taxes to live there, as other chose to live in their cars reap the benefits... Doesn't seem fair..

[@Network126]

The problem is unaffordable rents. I live in my Toyota Sienna.

[@tsideas5541]

Humble brag. Siennas are nice! Lol 😆

[@Network126]

@@tsideas5541 Yeah I was living in my shitty Ford Focus before, full of mechanical problems. I specifically chose the Sienna for the space and reliability.

[@GreygooseRedbull]

​@@FindingFyNythfacts

[@CarryMePlz2239]

what year Sienna? I recently got a 2015. I overpaid because I got it from a dealer. But I was hoping (and still am!) hoping for fewer headaches

[@manyemaku8060]

@@solovantravellol

[@shanac5536]

People are living in their vans! Oh the horror! Call the news!

[@Anthony-dj4nd]

😂

[@mflyn801]

I lived in my car for 3 years when I was homeless. The Walmart parking lot is good. There's lighting and I felt safe.

[@navmarroaming2292]

I am a homeowner. No matter where you live, there are circumstances that may or may not add to your discomfort. Live by a golf course, baseball field, you may endup with broken windows. Live by a school, you wil have kids walking by, late night games, dances, etc. If you live at a big lake, you will have campers. If you live by the beach (you lucky duck), you will have beach goers. I personally wouldn't want a house on the beach for that reason. Look at Spring Break!! I do however have my van to periodically vanlife in.......

[@DoItNauti]

Corporations are buying up trailer parks and charging insane rental prices!! They bought 5 right around me in Virginia. Unacceptable!!!

[@veronicahanlon6477]

Not just affordable homes, campsites are as expensive as mortgage payments😢

[@criticalmass4592]

Wealthy people bitching about people who have next to nothing. Typical.

[@fifthrider]

2020: The problem is people can't afford rent 2024: The problem is people are living in their cars 2028: The problem is people are breathing air and eating food 2032: Why are there even people? I see where this is going. :-(

[@AZ-rg3rf]

the guy complaining is the definition of a karen

[@regeniawilliams2965]

Took the words outta my mouth😂

[@pauldempsey1214]

We call them "Gavin's" here in California

[@AZ-rg3rf]

@@pauldempsey1214 Makes sense. Either that or a Phil

[@sammorales3528]

He wants his neighborhood to not be used like a toilet. He sounds like a good neighbor. These van-lifers can park at a campsite or go to BLM land. They have options and choices. .

[@MyCommentisGolden]

The Guy complaining is clearly losing sleep over this. Look at the Bags under his eyes. He's Miserable. Us homeless people live Rent-Free in his head

[@nobody-vo7ei]

rich people always complaining about something.

[@msmarks1130]

So it's illegal to be homeless it's illegal to sleep in car. Mortgage rates and rent is nearly impossible. What the hell are people suppose to do.

[@shambrinalove2186]

It's a money thing they mad at cause people are saving thousands an thousands by doing this I watch a few you tubers who do😊

[@malachiteofmethuselah9713]

This topic used to be over property taxes. Now people act like basic prudes, pretending this is concerning safety. How about people learn how to go back to minding their own fvcking bussiness unless an actual danger arises.

[@matthewm3912]

The only reason this is an issue is that the government can't charge you for all the normal taxes.

[@drewu9157]

Rich people are always the problem complaining about the poor.

[@FiatVoluntasTua888]

100%!!!

[@pauld.b7129]

​@user-hv9sg5pl8bif it's public, it's public. You can't make someone leave when they aren't doing anything wrong. Why would you force them to camp in a subprime location? Do poor people deserve this more than the rich?

[@nsanejane7713]

I blame Airbnb & these stupid corporations coming into our cities buying houses & raising the prices 🤷🏽‍♀️ They need to put a cap on how many properties ppl can buy period.

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

AGREED. We need to tax the ever-living-dogshit out of foreigner (non-citizen) property owners. Same goes for citizens who own more than 2 properties. Tax foreigners and real estate hoarders three times what everybody else pays in property taxes.

[@mandybradley3079]

Very true.

[@lg-ii6pm]

Private equity has also been buying up trailer parks and tripling the rents! People are arguing about being able to live in their cars but the real enemy is the terrible way the ownership of residential property has gone into insanely greedy hands

[@DarkPesco]

California also does not zone for low income housing to meet the needs of low income citizens. But everyone working at the restaurants you frequent are low-income. Why make the poorest class of people take on such a burden as commuting? Being snobby towards poor people is what Republicans do. Apparently Democrat states, too. Remember the low-income folks rent apartments. You left them out of your talk about houses.

[@divingduck9]

thats socialism. move to canada is u like that system

[@ianm8218]

It’s California, maybe make the place affordable to live and this wouldn’t be a problem

[@sweetsongstress7398]

A big problem bc the dam city refuses to set up full time unisex restrooms for residents, in secure areas, so that people can live in the vans in a healthy environment. No one wants to urinate in the road! Duh!

[@barbaraklaser3681]

It's the whole not in my back yard mentality that disgusts me. These people aren't hurting anyone, and the sky-high rents are insane. Leave them alone.

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

Over 35,000 of the homeless population in America are war veterans. Nobody fucking cares about the privilege of ungrateful assholes who harass the patriots who made it possible.

[@Maria.9094]

How do u know they aren't hurting anyone? U think it helps homeowner property values having those vans parked all over? U want to see people missing and shitting in the streets?

[@bobettemorgan453]

So right Maria ! I don't want my kids, grandkids, or great- grandkids exposed to selfish homeless junkies & THEIR SELF-INFLICTED PROBLEMS!!!

[@Trish-j2y]

Rich people getting mad other people exist.

[@Maria.9094]

@Johnis2nd really? Is that what they are doing? You're absolutely ridiculous- can't have an intelligent discussion with someone who'd make such an ignorant comment.

[@lvpuppets]

There are thousands of Van lifers in rigs worth more than 100k, Some reach to over 250k.

[@user-we7eh1lh2x]

Wow, such compassion. Not realizing what his future holds....

[@jonransdell]

There's not a single thing wrong with this, in fact inflation needs to speed up so that the homeowners either move away or become homeless themselves. We won't see true change in this country until that happens in every city and every town and there's nowhere left to escape to.

[@rosesmith6208]

I hear yea, yes it will get that bad you will own nothing and be happy, but I dont think they will get that far, I see based on bible prophecy we are in the latter part of the last days where psalms 37:10-11 is going to be fulfilled. so those in the united nations will fail in getting their new world order if they do it will be very short lived.

[@oldworldorder9424]

Correct.

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

Exactly

[@DistrustHumanz]

Excellent comment!

[@Maria.9094]

Oh shut up. People just assume homeowners are rich, privileged individuals and not hard working Americans. So ridiculous.

[@WizzardofOdds]

They can't stop me. Famous last words.

[@derekantal2286]

Why not, since the cars now cost as much as a house ...

[@deescott8312]

Exactly

[@marylavetta8136]

FACTS!!

[@jssekyl]

​@AellaMaud who cares about the resale value are you kidding me lol

[@EWDDG]

What are they supposed to do, live in cardboard shack on the sidewalks under bridges?

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

Well the rich gripe if living on streets or in camper trucks yet don't want them inside that gets me in a rage

[@Kenny2k08]

@@LindaMerchant-bq2hpthey want us dead and gone. Heartless people

[@StephenFoster-n3f]

Nope . That's unhealthy and unlawful. They have to walk without stopping in the rain and cold until they drop and die for their own health and safety. Tents are not good for them.

[@larryj1048]

Isn't it always the most scenic parks and beaches they take over? Who wouldn't love that million dollar view? But try to take your family to the beach and there's BumVees in every spot.

[@tonyredd7186]

Bumvees😂😂​@@larryj1048

[@calanon534]

CONTROVERSY!? Really?! Let me quote an amazing man from years ago: "THE RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH!"

[@theomartin7339]

There should be no controversy. People have the right to live in dignity and freedom.

[@theomartin7339]

@MrsPicklesIsHome Yes. Living in dignity!! Incase it has slipped your mind many Americans are struggling to afford housing in 2024. If you do the math, you'll see that in order to afford an apartment @$1300.00 per month as well as the landlords demands on × 3 monthly income you'll see that one must make 4000 dollars per month to afford that. That's $30.00 an hour income. Do the math. Don't sit on here trying to act like a jerk.

[@theomartin7339]

@MrsPicklesIsHome it appears that you don't have respect for people who just want to survive. They deserve to survive as well. Where would you like people to go who don't make $30.00 per hour @ 40 hours every week? Seriously where ??? Ignorance at its finest.

[@theomartin7339]

@MrsPicklesIsHome and $1300.00 a month is a cheaper version of what the rents are like out here. Many places it's almost 2 grand a month.

[@debbiejohnson7758]

One day that could be you, sir. And, anyone else complaining about people living in their vehicles.

[@rcas350pilot8]

How do you know it could be him or anyone else. Do you know all the people personally?

[@debbiejohnson7758]

@@rcas350pilot8 No dingbat. My statements should be clear to anyone that homelessness can happen to anyone. Even famous millionaires have lost it all and became homeless. Do your research. Bye now! 👋

[@mach183]

^you just proved his point … he doesn’t know that’s why he said it “could “ meaning possible .. Did you go to school ?

[@ledzep3692]

Cut off his inheritance and you'll see a grown man cry. 😂

[@PatrickBaptist]

I use to live on the road in a bus, I think everyone should experience having a hard time in life, it would make some people more compassionate. But not everyone no. The rich man always b1tchin about the poor man needing somewhere to law for the night, I wouldn't want to live around FL too many boi karens.

[@randyramlal5]

The residents at this beach need to mind their own business. As long as no one is causing a disturbance, what's the problem? That man that was interviewed stated that some people "choose" this lifestyle. That is absurd and completely false. Some are forced. I lived in an RV for 2 years, worked full time and made it through. Don't judge a book by it's cover. To judge is senseless and karma hits you quickly.

[@johndoee3850]

Leave the van dwellers alone.

[@terry_willis]

How would you describe whizzing on the guy's lawn?

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@terry_willis When I enlisted to serve your propaganda on 9/11, I never thought I would be listening to you whine and bitch about my urinating in your front yard after you left me homeless, but I guess I should have known better after seeing how you treated homeless Vietnam Veterans. An average of 40 Veterans a day commit suicide and there are currently over 35,000 homeless veterans in America. You are not welcome for my service.

[@nickfritz-m4n]

ummmmm I think he's gonna ask me to pee once and he never did but the police won't come!!!!!

[@Supernatural2276]

Ya too bad!

[@johndoee3850]

@@terry_willis It has to happen first/ don't fix it if it ain't broken.

[@williammcneill2753]

Cities own a lot of land. Every town in American can create “safe parking sites.

[@eksbocks9438]

Nobody builds affordable housing. And then they complain about the van dwellers. A lot of mental gymnastics here.....

[@az.native]

This has nothing to do with affordable housing. Man said he earns $1k a day. These are "influencers".

[@MariaTorres-um2yy]

HAVING PEOPLE LIVING IN A CAR IS BETTER THEN PEOPLE LIVING IN THE STREETS AND TRASHING THE CITIES

[@kevinkrichie]

When I was living in my van, I always stayed where a bathroom was accessible.

[@Western_ENT]

Like?

[@lowkeygato2133]

Lower the prices so people can afford to rent again..

[@hereandnow8578]

who is living in the rentals? they can't be empty are they?

[@kendrahansen1175]

No, get another job or two or three jobs and stop expecting handouts.

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@kendrahansen1175 I was homeless for a while when I returned from serving your lies in Iraq, I have severe PTSD. I was turned away from the VA and attempted suicide, just to survive with a traumatic brain injury to greatly complicate the PTSD. I was fired from the last FOURTEEN jobs I held, for PTSD-related problems. An average of 40 Veterans a day commit suicide and there currently are over 35,000 homeless veterans in America. Stop judging strangers. You are not welcome for my service. The help you owe me wasn't FREE. It cost my sanity and future, and you literally owe it to me. Nobody fucking cares about your privilege of beachfront property, when you don't care about the patriots who made that possible. Get back to work so you can make the tax revenue necessary to grant the help YOU OWE ME.

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

@@kendrahansen1175 Stop "expecting handouts" when you are crying about terrorists and thinking war is free.

[@mikelopez7824]

@kendrhanssen1175 Such ignorance. I love when people use terms like 'handouts' or 'welfare' like us wealthy don't get the same damn thing, just called something different.. 'tax breaks', 'write offs' failed seasonal crop owners get the 'bail outs' etc, call it what you want. We who make a little more act like our 💩 doesn't stink. If you are saying that you haven't accepted some kind of government assistance (that we wouldn't dare call that)... Then you are a damn liar and should post your taxes. Get off your high horse and try practicing some empathy, you.. yea

[@sakurakos88]

Well, making owning a house impossible, cant even sleep in our own cars? Ridiculous!

[@siennavanlife9502]

​@@MrsPicklesIsHome I'm a vanlifer and I agree. I don't stay anywhere longer than a few days and never park anywhere I'm not allowed even if it means driving a hundred miles to find a place I am. In addition to my day job that's 100% remote, I own a business and a lot of my customers don't mind if I park in their lot overnight. It's added security for them. Also I'm 100% self contained as are most other vanlifers I know of. I've never seen a vanlifer peeing outside their vehicle. I've seen plenty of homeless people do it, all around the country. Vanlifers aren't 'homeless' they are 'houseless', there's a freaking difference. Just because you're a slave to your 30 year mortgage, don't blame us.

[@tashabobasha2382]

Americans are out of control at this point. Too many of us are under the impression that we get to say what happens in public streets, public buildings, public schools, public property period, so that we don’t have to see or deal with anything that inconveniences us or makes us feel uncomfortable. This country is going to hell in a hand basket, bro. But that’s fine, I guess, as long as we don’t have to look at any homeless or poor people. 🙄

[@allthingsnu4673]

People need shelter so if a vehicle is what they can afford, I'm not against that. I do think they should respect the laws and neighborhoods, however. They shouldn't be trashing the areas, urinating in public, or doing anything disrespectful or disgusting. Cities need to designate enough areas where the vanlifers are allowed to park overnight.

[@Sparky-ww5re]

Absolutely. We should also never judge the less fortunate, because someday the same could happen to us. In late 2007 during my senior year in high school we lost our beautiful 1932 3 bed 1 bath bungalow during the great recession, after the introductory APR ended on the ARM my parents took out on the home, in 2005 and literally just finished removing all the knob and tube wiring, lead plumbing and other needed renovations, for which I really enjoyed learning as a teen, to add salt to the wound. My mother had gotten laid off around the same time, and Dad got his hours cut back, to make matters worse. If it wasn't for my welcoming grandparents we'd either be living in a tent or in our 1993 Mercury Sable wagon. I myself had to file bankruptcy 8 years ago due to layoffs and unexpected expenses. Prior to the subprime mortgage crisis we lived a fairly normal middle class lifestyle, wasn't super wealthy by any means but we weren't struggling and the thought of almost living on the streets never crossed our minds. Regardless no honest hard working Americans should have to resort to living in their vehicles, particularly when the Government can throw billions of dollars in the air like confetti to other countries and illegal immigrants, but can't even solve our own problems, and I get it not all problems can be solved just by throwing money at it, but the current state of the union is very poor.

[@tednguyen7258]

how u guys doing now?

[@jazziered142]

Yes. The leave no trace rules should always be followed.

[@christinamann3640]

There are already bylaws about those things, and plenty of information on the internet about how to live in a vehicle without being objectionable