HOW TO LIVE IN A CAR - A day in the life + tips & tricks

How to live in a car. I have lived in a car for 3 years, some of these tips might be helpful if you want to or have to do this.
Watch my other videos for more tips on living in a car including where to sleep, how to cook, how to find bathrooms, solar power for car living, sleeping arrangements , how to set up your car for living.. • Living in a car- how t...
Here's a few basics to help with the set up of your car for living:
1. Get an unlikely looking car to blend in, 2. Tint the windows,. 3. Remove back seats (if you can) and build a comfortable bed,. 4. Park somewhere safe, 5. Don't spend too long in one place,. 6 Find something to do during the day to get money (any job is good), 7. Join a gym and stay fit physically and mentally, 8. Subscribe to this channel for more hobo tips and tricks.
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[@hobocyclist]

Read my blog about Living in a Car here: hobocyclist.com/live-in-your-car

[@keithgrow2577]

I did it for five years save over 100k bought a house cash. & I still go out every once in a while.& Do it lol 😂.I guess it's in my blood .

[@hobocyclist]

what country? in NZ the average house costs $1million!!

[@333Jord]

Wow that's exactly what I'm tryna do but ima get a loan and have a tennit live in there to pay it off while making little cash

[@hobocyclist]

@@333Jord good luck bro it will work!

[@hobocyclist]

@se fi me too!

[@lionelalibassam5866]

Man you just motivated me please make a video please

[@koukouland]

I did it here in the UK, for 3 months in 2019, out of necessaty! It was absolutely terrifying at first, but I kept telling myself that it could be much worse! At least I had my car so I never had to sleep rough. I actually miss it now! Thank you

[@hobocyclist]

Thanks for sharing! doing this kind of thing really shows us what we are made of. Even though its hard sometimes hard I feel strong sense of adventure and optimism being in control despite these forces against us

[@Stringbean421]

@@hobocyclist Freedom guys,..Freedom! That's what it's all about.

[@Thecockneyrebel]

how did you cope with the cold in winter, I have been homeless as a kid in London, but if i end up homeless now, i will buy a car to live out of but I can imagine the summer would be great, but the winter could be very depressing,

[@ajfeinman]

Great video. Been living in my Toyota Prius for seven years. I honestly feel like I struck gold with this lifestyle

[@hobocyclist]

That is fantastic! holi smokes though what cool progressive way to do it, much less headroom than my car in a Prius. Having all that battery power to drawer from must be a huge plus

[@ajfeinman]

@@hobocyclist yeah it’s like having access to a generator on wheels 24/7. With the climate control, it’s fantastic. I spent time in every type of climate and it just doesn’t matter when you go to sleep at night and can comfortably set your interior temperature at 68-69 degrees and idle the car on your hybrid battery all night long. The Prius is a small car, but there is still a lot of hidden room inside for storage and plenty of space for someone 6’4 or 6’5 to comfortably lay down in the back of the car.

[@aneiceepoo]

The more videos I watch of people living out of their vehicles the more I look forward to it!

[@hobocyclist]

I still enjoy the freedom of living like this!

[@SigmaticLYON]

I am about to live in my car because of covid and I have to say THANKYOU for your tips xx

[@hobocyclist]

Wishing you all the best, stay safe :)

[@SigmaticLYON]

@@hobocyclist Thankyou same to you :)

[@wendybestward4299]

Keeping it simple is the best way to go...kudos to you. I have my SUV setup for sleeping and car camping which is great in the summer but can be a challenge in our Canadian winters. Tomorrow I go pick up a folding bike that has been gifted to me. I guess I"ll see where this crazy journey takes me. Stay safe and real.......

[@hobocyclist]

Wow that sounds great. Something tells me you’re going to have a fun weekend ahead with the new bike!

[@kewtheii6764]

One of my bucket list is to travel while living in my car!

[@hobocyclist]

Its a valuable experience!

[@sturitan2222]

I love your simplicity man!! Didn't know you live in NZ, my favourite country!! Wish I could come back to live there another year. I actually did all the south island by bicycle, loved it every day. Keep it up and keep sharing!!

[@hobocyclist]

Sturitan thanks! I try to keep it uncomplicated

[@user-sm6zf2wr1w]

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[@pringles8462]

That's a great achievement. You would have taken in a lot of our beautiful country by bicycle.

[@barbarajeroux9542]

Nice setup! Clean and simple. Great use is solar stealth! Looking forward to more videos. 👍

[@hobocyclist]

thanks! it's about time for another car living video

[@danielmorris6523]

I'm in the UK and it doesn't get too hot here compared to Australia or NZ, but one tip I can give after living in a Fiat Doblo micro camper for a year is regarding the heat inside. During the summer it can quickly become unbearable to sleep inside, and the problem with running the engine for the A/C is that it only really cools the front cab. I used to use a 12v/USB fan to blow some of that cold air to the rear. I left the engine on for 20 minutes with A/C on maximum and recirculate and then using the fan I had it blowing air from the front to the back. It spreads around that cool air and it can make a BIG difference if you are trying to sleep on an evening after a hot day.

[@hobocyclist]

Good idea if you can run engine unnoticed, here I couldn’t do it & gas is much too expensive too. I run a 5v fan from my solar battery, it’s silent and small breeze helps tremendously 👍

[@danielmorris6523]

@@hobocyclist Yeah that is a major disadvantage although my Doblo was diesel and it was some years ago when fuel was much cheaper. I'll subscribe to you and watch some of your other videos. All the best mate. 👍

[@hobocyclist]

@@danielmorris6523 Cheers mate!

[@bobbannon2701]

Ever thought about a car top carrier? Other than having to relocate the solar it would be easy extra lockable storage.

[@catrashoo]

I own a Sears brand one they're great.

[@kellyross1841]

What your doing is amazing! Thanks for sharing. How do you cope in the winter?

[@hobocyclist]

it doesn't snow here, mild winters in this part of nz.. cars can be fairly well insulated so it's not too bad. hot summer nights are worse when it's so hot and i have to keep the windows up to keep mosquitos out

[@veganvocalist4782]

I really admire your resourcefulness , determination and how clever this is and just how simple it is. Very cozy , well done ;D RESPECT

[@hobocyclist]

Thanks, i did this so id have a place to live in the big city and it worked out great. i think many more people will be looking for solutions like this in the future!

[@reviewofinterestingitemsma8003]

nice I'm about to start this life in the UK, in the past I had a camper van that was the easiest. also had a ridged lorry with a 5 birth caravan in the back with a generator and a big motor bike. that was great, but expensive way of doing it. great video

[@hobocyclist]

Brilliant! doing this in UK would be great, especially if you get a nice enough car to blend in around the classy areas!

[@stephenjwprior6358]

Fantastic brilliants nothing to be shamed of it - Today is stupid energy bills soaring

[@hobocyclist]

Thanks! Yes however you do it , do what works for you. All the best 🌴⛺️🚲👍

[@corinnamartin1]

I like your set up ..very nice!!

[@hobocyclist]

Thanks! all the best for your adventures.

[@muddydog6605]

I used to live in cars in my younger years, soon I'll have to do it again, things are slightly harder, I'm much older although things like Amazon lockers make it easier. Also for anyone in the U.K. who doesn't have anyone to send their post to you can receive your post at many post offices you just have to check with them. I know other countries may have something similar. Sorry if this has already been mentioned somewhere but if possible park so you.can drive straight out if you need to in the night, e.g without having to do a three point turn.

[@hobocyclist]

Yeah mate you got it! Good tips. Best of luck to you and stay safe.

[@Richans]

Awesome dude, cheers!

[@moraadmustafa4509]

You should kiss the ass of the car, a car can protect you from cold an hot of you don't afford money to rent. A car can transport you wherever you like. A car can be a shelter, a transporter, a racer, a structure of a home only for bed. If you don't know the value of your car, you don't value yourself.

[@hobocyclist]

well said!!

[@bigmac3006]

Great vid! Love to see more.

[@hobocyclist]

Even though id like more comfort in my life, it looks like the future has more of this to come!

[@TravelingGranny]

Thank you for your advice! 🤗

[@hobocyclist]

No problem 😊 all the best for your adventures!

[@leilaphillips7825]

About to be homeless. I have a mini Cooper convertible coupe. I'm fucked

[@hobocyclist]

hey youll be fine, check out some of my other vids for more help with living in small cars kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6bZonuda92Zf7s stay safe out there!

[@LuisGarciaSprout]

Best of luck 🤞

[@chromeboy5150]

You setup everything great! Sad, that despite all progress and increase in labor productivity people can't afford home. I think it's fundamental feature of capitalizm.

[@hobocyclist]

Cheers Vladimir! We got to make it work somehow. All the best :)

[@nickknight8065]

😂😂😂😂 As if the government doesn't seize half of all your earnings, and yet you blame the greatest economic system man has ever devised which is responsible for providing the greatest standard of living for the greatest number of people on Earth in the entirety of written history. Blame the filthy politicians and their unquenchable thirst for deficit spending and growing their power and influence on our lives. They are robbing us blind.

[@dennaking3611]

I think the hardest thing about living in a vehicle that you don’t have heating or cooling is in the summertime. I couldn’t handle that the winter time you can always bundle up. How do you handle it in the summer I couldn’t handle it I don’t know how anyone does. I watch these videos so I can learn because you never know when that might happen to me.

[@hobocyclist]

You got that right. In the summer keeping cool becomes an issue, especially at night when trying to sleep. I would freeze plastic soft drink bottles filled of water and sleep next to them. Also i'd find big shady trees to park under during the day to nap. Sleeping with the windows open is not a good option as mosquitos fly into the car and keep me awake! All the best

[@StormRaid417]

This is definitely one way to save a ton of money. What's sad about doing this is you have to have an address to receive mail and renew your drivers license. I honestly don't know how you can keep your car legally without an address. I tried to research this but an address is required by law to keep a license and the car. How do you keep your car doing this?

[@hobocyclist]

I once had a post office box but this was very expensive so i gave it up. You can use any address, use a friend or family members address. in fact i had used my work address as my personal residential address at one time.

[@pippajennings5856]

Hi, just wondering, how do you find work if your employer requires an address? Do some type of employers care less about people living in cars?

[@hobocyclist]

In my country employers will not visit you to check the address you provide is where you live. Why would I tell anyone at work I lived in my car??

[@lukemontana9860]

Love what you doing, What do you do about addresses i.e Bank address and insurances ect?

[@hobocyclist]

use an address where you can physically pick up mail ,you'll probably only have to do it once. i've used a work address at times too.

[@petersimpson633]

"hottest day of the year, about 29th January" he says. "30 degrees C" he says. I cry in Northern European. Not the glamorous bit of Northern Europe you understand. Not a winter wonderland. This is England. Winter here just means the rain is colder

[@hobocyclist]

yup nothing like an English summer too, 4 weeks of lovely sunshine!

[@Tony86662]

Nice 👍👍👍👍

[@BetheChange80]

What in tricky situations..like urgent need to use toilet in the night. Do you park next to gas station?

[@hobocyclist]

Sometimes next to a public park, though you must be careful at night time

[@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739]

Wow.

[@hobocyclist]

👍

[@LifeVlogX]

Nice!

[@hobocyclist]

Thanks for watching!

[@garyharper1094]

How do you go about having an address for work etc.

[@hobocyclist]

Easy, just give any address! if you need to receive mail give a friends address. Sometimes you might get asked for “proof of address” eg a letter with your address printed on it- you can make & print a pdf that will satisfy most requests

[@wildmanstudios6534]

Storage units in america cost 100 plus a month

[@hobocyclist]

I got a great deal since that unit had a huge pillar taking up 1/4 of the space. this was back in 2019, I was paying about 900 a year in nzd$

[@PsicologoJulioNieto]

Hi. What abour safety? Have they opened your car?

[@hobocyclist]

Who? No problems. Being sensible about this lowers the risks

[@debslifesimplified6406]

Im thinking of doing the same thing. Living out of my chevy tracker. Your set up is very minimal. I have a good part time job. Goal is to put some money away. Living more simply. Im 57 years old in the states. Any advice?

[@hobocyclist]

Good idea! Live the way you want and make sure you’re safe and comfortable. Simplify, focus on being happy and healthy, don’t tell a lot of people what you’re doing. Best of luck!!

[@goingwildagain]

Can you drive off at night if trouble strikes without getting out of your car? I struggle with being able to do this as I have to get out of my car. So far no issues no trouble

[@hobocyclist]

Yes I can drive away by climbing into the front seat, very useful to be able to do this. I have done on several occasions, usually when people turn up in the night or just stealthily driving away while having a daytime nap in a supermarket car park or other places. All the best for your adventures, subscribe for more on my channel I will be making another car living video soon!

[@kevinclifford5426]

How often do you return or stay in the same place when sleeping?

[@hobocyclist]

Hi Kevin! staying often in the same place depends on what kind of vehicle you have. Because my car blends in and doesnt look like a campervan I can stay a few nights in a row in one spot (I always arrive after dark and leave early in the morning). I have 3 or 4 overnight spots that I rotate, and because of all the other cars parked along the roadside no one notices one more, and if they do they'll probably think its one of their neighbors! I have other spots for daytime parking, cooking, eating etc. Hope this helps and all the best. Andy

[@thetruth8356]

"day in a life" videos are great

[@hobocyclist]

thanks! that was a genuine normal day -2020 BC

[@thetruth8356]

@@hobocyclist yeah, I figured I was a little behind the times. Are you still at that lifestyle?

[@hobocyclist]

@@thetruth8356 not full time in the car, thats a bit tougher now

[@thetruth8356]

@@hobocyclist because of the times?

[@hobocyclist]

@@thetruth8356 i dont want to get political but my country has locked us in for a very long time nearly 2 years with harsh restrictions so yeah its very hard for ppl out there doing this. im wishing anyone out there doing this all the best cos certainly its tougher now than 2 years ago no matter what country you are from

[@colinderbyshire9902]

Are there any cheaper options for showering than using a gym

[@hobocyclist]

Yeah i have used Universities for that too, also ive had good response by approaching the front desk at any gym and just ask them to use the shower. Croyden rec centre in London is amongst places that let me use the facilities for free. In a pinch ive used free cold showers at the beach but this can be unpleasant in the winter!

[@hobocyclist]

also i have washed in rivers and streams.. more tips in my other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/laqxY599iKd_qq8

[@RhodaStone]

A van is much better-ice been staying in my car from the time I get up until it’s dark-it’s so Cheap🤣

[@hobocyclist]

cramped space but it works!

[@stephenmacisaac5820]

Where should I shower in the winter?

[@hobocyclist]

Gym, sports club, university etc you can just walk in and use showers for free or ask nicely. campsite, hostel also. if walk in confidently no one will bother you, otherwise ask if you can pay a small amount ($2 usually)

[@stephenmacisaac5820]

@@hobocyclistthank you! I live in Canada it's gonna be a rough winter lol

[@hobocyclist]

All the best & stay warm out there! i picked up a second hand feather down sleeping bag for $40 its over 50 years old but still very good in cold weather. the hardest part of winters for me was the long dark nights

[@stephenmacisaac5820]

@@hobocyclist thank you I'll try

[@samsonite8400]

What car is this? This looks spacious.

[@hobocyclist]

Japanese import, here in NZ we call it Nissan Tiida, in other countries it might be called something else

[@samsonite8400]

@@hobocyclist I'm just wondering cuz your car has a panoramic roof glass and a moonroof that opens as well. I did look up Nissan tiida and it's not the same car here in Chicago so i'll try to do my own search. Thanks.

[@hobocyclist]

@@samsonite8400 You are right, i thought this was my other video! This car is a Toyota ipsum

[@ginabrandt6168]

How do you live without any belongings?

[@hobocyclist]

what do i need?

[@marinaslife5662]

Where you take shower or change your clothes

[@hobocyclist]

That too is shown in the video, Thanks for watching!

[@juancardona74601]

What about car insurance?

[@hobocyclist]

3rd party- that covers other road users not my vehicle

[@dingquixote]

are you in new zealand? do you have an emergency pail in you car in case of toilet emergency?

[@hobocyclist]

i use public amenities, unlike the "freedom campers" my vehicle is not a camper van

[@catrashoo]

Use a 5 gallon plastic bucket and plastic trash bags , that helps.

[@nubiasilva2449]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hobocyclist]

🚲🚲👍

[@luisasterioquerubin6829]

500 times 50 is 25000 pesos a year for a storage unit

[@hobocyclist]

is that good? i no longer pay for storage, i got rid of lots of my possessions

[@luisasterioquerubin6829]

@@hobocyclist in our country, it's a lot of money, which is hard to come by these days.

[@fenraven]

@@luisasterioquerubin6829 That's about $42/month in the US, and that is a GOOD DEAL. I'd get one in a flash if I could find it that cheap.

[@catrashoo]

@@fenraven The smallest units here in Virginia are for $85 and up .

[@fenraven]

@@catrashoo Yeah, too expensive. It's amazing how any kind of rental has become way overpriced. What a country, eh? If I was younger, I'd become an ex-pat.

[@photoinbeauty_fashion]

👍👍👍👍

[@hobocyclist]

🚗👍👍👍

[@ereHeuqibmazoM]

I’m preparing for eviction so here goes

[@hobocyclist]

All the best mate, stay positive. you got this!

[@ereHeuqibmazoM]

@@hobocyclist very nervous whenever I hear what sounds like people so far.

[@hobocyclist]

how r u doing mate?

[@ereHeuqibmazoM]

@@hobocyclist tired, sore, but warm at least

[@ereHeuqibmazoM]

@@hobocyclist nobody at work has suspected or asked anything yet so I think I’m doing pretty good on hiding it.

[@cristinana6379]

I dont get it, if you planning on living in a car, why not buy a van? i get it when it just happens and you make the best of it, but if i was planning on living in a "car" i would buy a van, don't have to be a huge one, but something with better space and less windows, etc...Just doesn't make sense to em planning to do this is a car....

[@hobocyclist]

Do what you like, this is what I did. Some people dont have a lot of money to buy a van so this is a solution. There are plenty of van life van build channels on youtube. All the best for your adventure!

[@cristinana6379]

@@hobocyclist I just asked, are vans much more expensive then cars over there? Couse here you can pick a decent van for the same price as a decent car..

[@koukouland]

Vans are more expensive.

[@mikereynoldsguitar502]

van insurance is extortionate simple way around that is buy a trailer and do that up

[@polycrase]

How does this lifestyle go over with the ladies? Can't imagine too many women being jazzed about men who live in their cars.

[@hobocyclist]

LoL It can work out pretty good, plenty of folks live in cars and vans in these apocalyptic times, there's someone for everyone!

[@polycrase]

Where's my someone?

[@kronstadt84]

@@polycrase in a car or van in new Zealand

[@CGarrett]

You get a hotel. Lol

[@earthgoddess7768]

@@hobocyclist u tell em….

[@christopherkleinbach5237]

Spiders 🕷️ bro just expired a brown recluse life who was living ing my car hay it was him or me and I'm not a violent person.

[@hobocyclist]

Good on u mate 👍

[@miltonruddock5118]

gangster

[@hobocyclist]

chur!

[@Jigohhh]

Do you still live in your car?

[@hobocyclist]

i've been luck enough to stay in a house over the last 6 weeks so i have a mattress on the floor. it's luxury!

[@Jigohhh]

@@hobocyclist hahah! Only reason I ask is bcus I am starting my journey in a week of so. A bit nervous bcus of the shut downs here in cali but I am excited to embark on this part of my journey. Im glad to see someone who was able to do this for 3 years.

[@hobocyclist]

@@Jigohhh All the best for your jouney and good on you for getting out and doing it, theres never been a better time to get started!

[@Jigohhh]

@@hobocyclist thank you sir🤟

[@productorbrand8455]

@@Jigohhh Are you journaling your experience and do you have a KZbin channel ?