How to Live Out of Your Car

In this video I give tips, suggestions, examples, and how to on living out of your car. I cover areas such as car layout and space, parking and privacy, food, and hygiene.
If you have any questions, comment or contact me directly. You can find out more about me at www.wahlmanproductions.com
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1. Space & Layout - 0:36
2. Parking & Privacy - 4:42
3. Food - 10:13
4. Hygiene - 11:35
5. Electronics - 16:43
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[@RockyLuvsJonghyun]

This fall, I will be moving out of my parents place and don’t have an apartment readily available. Due to the circumstances, I can’t be there much longer and have decided to be homeless and will be spending all my money on a small suv to make myself more room. Thank you so much for this video. I really appreciate it.

[@DavidWahlman]

Sorry to hear about the bummer circumstances man, but make the most of it; it can definitely be a fun experience and a season of life to learn and grow from. Glad you found the video helpful, thanks for the comment! Best of luck to you!

[@experienceofchris1108]

Hope everything does well for you I am about to be homeless with my girlfriend here soon

[@nobodynowhere21]

My parents are kicking me out of the house and I have nowhere to go right now. I really appreciate this video, it's very cold outside.

[@DavidWahlman]

So sorry to hear that and glad the video helped! For what it's worth, just know that you're not the sum of your relationship with your parents or your current status! You're so valuable to this world, but the extent of that is also up to you and what you choose to make it! Wishing you the best!

[@richardfuelling6120]

I'm in the same boat as you buddy.

[@spicychinchin6597]

Same here man, I wish you the best my friend

[@Seymour-Butts_666]

My biggest tip is to hide in plain sight by any means nomatter what don’t ever deceive yourself and feel completely safe anywhere. unfortunately we live in a time where people are so numb and brain dead from general overstimulation of our good feeling chemical receptors people like to be in each others business as much as possible without regard for their own life just to feel something. As soon as you stick out i guarantee someone will come stick their nose in your business. It’s the ugliest thing I’ve noticed about humans since I’ve not lived by traditional means.

[@kandacepatterson7965]

@@spicychinchin6597 try being 68 and not having a job with only 900 coming in and a $100 increase in rent...not much fun either. Maybe you should have helped out more maybe you should have cleaned up more maybe you should have shipped in and had real conversations about that. But be well what ever you decide.

[@drew5059]

I bought my first car two months ago and I’m about to do this when I get my licence, I have a learners permit right now and my road test for my full licence is only a month away, so as soon as I pass my test I am hitting the highway and getting lost for a month or two. I’ve been living on a little island with about 5000 people for 26 years and have never left once, I’ve never seen anything in the world. I can’t wait to get out there and go on an adventure all alone, just me and the open road.

[@andrewwilson8317]

A friendly attitude goes a long way to getting places to stay. If you and your vehicle look clean and tidy and you have a welcoming friendly happy attitude then this goes a long way to getting you camp sites.

[@johnmontana18]

My Xterra is great for sleeping. Has enough room to sit up in bed. But they don't make them anymore. I have curtains so no one can tell if I am in the car or not. My keys are security. They hang above me like yours. I would push the alarm button if needed. I also have bear spray which works on people too. I find a place for a shower every 3 days - makes life more pleasant. I look at it as, well it is much cheaper than a motel room. I keep warm with an insulated REI air mattress topped with a 5 inch memory foam mattress and sleeping bag. If that is not enough I have wool blankets. Thanks for the video, good to hear others ideas on all this. Sorry some are so picky. I guess you have a lot of English and speech professors needing to sleep in their cars.

[@johnmontana18]

@@cpmondello lucky you. Great vehicle.

[@susan4yahshua]

John, how do u do your curtains?

[@adjustablehammer3749]

Well times ain't great not gunna lie anyone alse out there in the same boat as me remember the are plenty of people in the same boat keep your heads up folks

[@rebel8440]

Thank you

[@eTatsh]

I’ve been living in my 2010 Toyota Corolla since July 27 of 2018 .. and honestly I kind of like it 🤗🤗 The only downside is the heat but since it’s getting colder it’ll be much easier ❤️❤️

[@southerngal7899]

Tyvm for your video. I'm almost 70 and getting my mustang ready to go, with my cat. Can't wait. TC.

[@avalon_is_awesome2262]

Your cat that's awesome I usually nvr hear someone say they bring their animal let alone a cat

[@johnnyringo4188]

Let

[@southerngal7899]

@@avalon_is_awesome2262 Lot's of animals out on the road. Good company. You need to watch Nomadic Fanatic. His kitty is named Jax.

[@ciao98496]

Great video.... My friend from California moved to Florida he is sleeping/living out of his car until he finds work and the cops always knock on his window. they make him get out the car, check his car. He don't mind letting them check his car but he hates that this always happens to him. I think it is because he is a young black man with super long dreads

[@jodofly1158]

It's not because hes black or his hairstyle

[@sherryfrantz2785]

For cooking, you could try the hot logic mini oven. You can plug it in to your cigarette lighter and heat up or cook just about anything while your driving.

[@tomnook9713]

Crying my eyes out rn because I have to live in my car now

[@christinecarlson8106]

I am going to soon

[@makinzie8793]

I am too, I can rent but I don’t want to, I’ll never catch up on debt that way.

[@tubytubey]

David has provided some invaluable information that I wished everyone appreciated as much as I did. Instead, there seem to be a few who overlook the value and choose to focus on counting "ums". He could not be more gracious in his responses to the undue criticism. If the next critic would just read all the comments he'd see that it is totally unnecessary to continue pointing out what David has already acknowledged. David, good job. You provide a great service in how to make the most of the space for curious first-timers.

[@violetprpl522]

this is very helpful, thanks a lot...just started living in my car because moved cities and don't have the rent money but ya it gets a little paranormal at times but definitely doable

[@DavidWahlman]

Great, so glad you found it helpful Violet! Thanks for the encouragement! Best of luck to you!

[@KiRenRed]

Had a few setbacks recently and thinking of ways to save on money, definitely considering this. Thanks for the tips!

[@oliveraries8762]

How did it work out for you?

[@filmtajm35]

Hi Regarding hygiene, use a spray bottle with water for the small tasks such as washing your hands or face and use a bigger garden pressure sprayer for a shower. You have a back hatch on the car, just tie a tarp around the hatch and you will have a shower cabin preventing insight and just shower away.

[@rebel8440]

I need more details please

[@davidgray2805]

I'm a web designer and photographer I live in my car, I love it, the air is good, I do camp near the beach with other tourist people, I read, work and goto the gym for showers. get a spare key and hide it will save your neck. I eat fruit and fish and eat out sometimes. I wash at the laundry, cool video.

[@XT69xt69XT69]

You've been doing this for one month. I've been living in my little RV for 14 years. Let me give you some pointers. First, change your cook stove to a One burner COLEMAN stove that takes a butane cannister. Buy frozen cornish hen at Walmart. They sell for Around $2.00 dollars. You can cook for about 3 weeks with one cannister of butane. Next, showering... buy a garden sprayer, go buy an RV shower head with hose at Mennards, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Lowe's or Wal Mart. Remove the hose that comes with the garden sprayer and install the longer RV shower hose with a hose clamp. Boill a kettle of water on a man-fashionef burning hole you dig in the ground and use sticks under a grille, or a kettle of water on your little one burner cook stove . Pour it into the garden sprayer ... just warm up a second kettle if water and pour into the garden sprayer with the hot water you put in from the first kettle. You're good to go! Pump up the garden sprayer and it works just like a shower and the pressure lasts a loooong time. ENJOY YOUR SHOWER LADIES! 😎

[@XT69xt69XT69]

WHERE TO STAY ... It can be dangerous staying on secluded roads. What are you going to do if some maniac comes up to your vehicle in the middle if the night with a gun? Remember they can shoot you right through your glass! Carry a shotgun or rifle! You don't need a gun permit for them. DO NOT DRIVE WITH THEM LOADED!!" If you get pulled over for a traffic stop and a cop spots you shotgun or rifle and it's loaded you will be arrested for "carrying a loaded firearm in a public place" So, load your gun when you go to bed at night! This vehicle is your "home" You have every right to protect yourself while you are in your "home!" Don't even think soneone won't try to rob you ... eventually they will! When you fire a warning shot with a shot gun they will most likely run like hell!! You can stay at truck stops, rest areas, blend in at night in motel, hotel parking lots. I've found Hotels the have electrical oulets on the outsideof their buildings right by parking spaces, backed my RV in between cars, pluggef my extension cord into their outlet and ran my heater and TV all night and noone ever knew it. I have a CLASS B RV which is a small van-size RV, so I can blend right in with cars in parking lots on college campuses, parks, Hotels, Motels, Supermarkets, and at TRUCK STOPS RVs can get buy with parking out where the trucks park, or park up where the cars are parked ... you have more options at TRUCK STOPS. Also, out of town you can park at REST AREAS. Pennsylvania and Ohio have free showers at alot of their TRAVEL PLAZAs and REST AREAS. You can park along secluded country roads and highways in the country and never be noticed but it can be dangerous.

[@takakiryu3777]

Thank you for this! Really excited to start living off my cr-v next 3 months :D

[@rebel8440]

I need more info! Sounds great!

[@RavenStorm332]

if you want to have cereal in the morning then I suggest Parmalat Milk as it doesn't need to be put in the fridge as it's shelf-stable, it does go bad after it's opened but it's in a carton that's only 32oz. so it will most likely be gone before then

[@nevaehsmiracleconnieelliot2297]

I've had that milk B4, and it's not that bad either especially when it's cold

[@tubytubey]

Gee whiz, have you heard of dry (powdered) milk? Weighs nearly nothing and you have water with you anyway. Use 3x water to 1x dry -- less for "skim". A small amount of sugar (1/4 tsp), about same of vanilla flav, and a dash of salt depending on the amount of chilled water makes a huge difference in taste! Play with the amts till you get what you like.

[@colleen6675]

I really appreciate this video! It’s been a dream of mine for a long time to do a cross country road trip and visit different national parks. Financially, I just wouldn’t be able to pull off staying in motels or air bnbs so I feel like if I ever wanted to accomplish this I’d have to sleep in my car. This makes it seem less daunting and scary, I really enjoyed this!

[@tonik2734]

Your video has been very helpful. I am a widow in my 60s and just finished a RT drive from So CA to MN. It wasn’t easy but I found out I want to do more. It was me and Daisy. If anyone even came near when I was sleeping she would let me know. So I slept in peace. I asked one police officer gassing up in Nebraska if he could direct me to a park so I could rest for a few hours Undisturbed and he was happy to help. He even took note of my car so that if anyone called in he knew who they were talking about. I caught rain on the way north and COLD and wind going south so rest areas were helpful but the car got cold pretty fast and cooking was out of the question. I need to figure out the cooking part of it as a person can only handle a 3 course breakfast at Denny’s (Provo UT) so often. I only used a motel once on way south in Primm NV and had an allergic reaction to the bed sheets apparently from the dryer sheets. So I used my sleeping bag. I definitely have to be self contained to be able to do this. Thank you again for your practical info.

[@jillk2316]

this has been my very favorite "how to live out of your car" helpful videos. thanks!

[@tomwebber9377]

I found this video really informative. You're insanely likable and relatable. You're humble and I enjoyed your shy nature when discussing the baby wipes. Great tips and tricks.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

David, this is really incredibly awesome information for so many people that are out on the road permanently or for a really long time.

[@gayolyguy]

Great info...my husband and I are prepping for a month road trip across USA..we will sleep in the SantaFe every other night...this a pleasure to watch your ideas

[@jamesspitler1994]

Hi, enjoyed your video, i have a Ford Explorer just about all set up to travel in. I have looked at alot of videos on youtube and used some of the ideas from them and some of my own. I am 77, been retired from driving semi truck for 11 years, i have seen all lower 48 states through a windshield, now it's time to take to the road and stop when i want to really see the great USA.

[@n.m.1850]

Thank you so much Mr. David!!! You have a lot of great tips.

[@pav_m]

Hey! Thanks a lot for this video, it's super helpful! Me and my dad are planning on going on a road trip and this is exactly what we needed to see to "make sure" it's a good idea!

[@codebow5457]

Great video man, very informative and extremely helpful! I'm considering doing some traveling across the US, moving from place to place every few days. Hearing about your experiences has definitely given me more of a desire to give it a shot. Thank you! I'm a bit apprehensive, but I feel motivated to just DO IT! 🔥

[@codebow5457]

Sounds like a great idea to get the feel for it, definitely will do that and see how it works short term to better prepare for long term. Thanks again, cheers!

[@rickanderson11]

Some good learning well-explained, David. Keep safe and enjoy the road!! Rick

[@expressivepets1]

Wow...a polite, gracious person on KZbin...i agree 100%.

[@icunurse36]

Great video, clear and great speaking tone. All the best.

[@deborahdarr1964]

Planet Fitness is only $10 a month if you stay in the same town or $22 a month which is the black card membership and it gives you free tanning bed’s and stand up boots as well as hydraulic massage beds and chair massages which is all free with the black card membership.It’s nationwide and there is a $49 yearly fee for everyone pays once a year it’s totally worth it

[@google-is-a-stupid-piece-o2543]

Is there someone at the front desk 24/7?

[@packjim56]

How do you renew a driver's license without a permanent address?

[@Juvernrocks]

@@packjim56 U use the same address that u used the first time u got ur original one

[@packjim56]

@@Juvernrocks DMV will then mail your renewed license and your yearly updated proof of registration, along with your yearly license plate sticker to an address where you no longer live. None of those items can be emailed to you. You need a residential address to receive them. Not to mention your yearly updated "proof of insurance". It too requires a current physical address (not a post office box) to be mailed to.

[@MikeLitty69]

@@packjim56 rent a UPS mailbox. That way you'll get a street address.

[@DivineMojo]

This is an incredibly informative video!! Thank you so much!! 😃🙏🏼

[@DavidWahlman]

Hey Mindy, so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@sandybayes]

I started sleeping in my car on road trips because motels seem like a waste of money. I found a Serta baby crib mattress that works well for me since I’m only 5’1”. I keep it in my Subaru Crosstrek while traveling and get great nights sleep. Great tips, thanks!

[@tesicolon1120]

So very informative! Thank you so much!! Plan to do this this weekend!

[@darrylb4048]

I have a Jeep and with the seats folded down it leaves a gap as well. I use a small 1/4 inch thickness piece of plywd just to span the space. Whatever is on top holds it in place nicely. The space itself can be used for seldom used items. When staying in plan view (towns) I find it works well to get yourself and vehicle ready for sleep at a different location then go to you selected sleeping location, park, go to sleep. That way your all done in five minutes rather than all the activity that might get the neighbours curious. Now you appear to be just another parked vehicle. Stealth!! Stay safe, carry a good sized stick in the vehicle with you. I prefer a solid walking cane that is able to be used for defence if need be against animals and humans. Ciao

[@darrylb4048]

Your most welcome, you seem like a smart guy and a hard worker. A combination for success. Best of luck.

[@4wdsome444]

I keep a Shepard’s crook, I can round my collie in, hike with it and it does work well for self defence, I like your idea to get ready at a different location

[@savannahcribbs1970]

Thanks for this! I am planning on traveling for an extended period of time when I graduate college. Originally was looking into a van, but didn't want something so big and unfamiliar to me. Subaru Forester keeps coming into my mind and I think it's what I want to travel in. Love the lax and conscious energy you put off. Happy trails 🤗

[@trevorwild195]

Glad to find your channel!

[@mikestewart6517]

Thanks Dave. I loved listening to you. Be good, Be well, Be happy.

[@DKrappenschitz]

This was helpful, I have the exact same Subaru and this kinds have me a good heading on what to do 👌

[@tubytubey]

David, I commented a few weeks ago when yours was one of fewer than a handful of videos I discovered and am overwriting a second one in which I was unusually harsh in criticism of you not demonstrating your techniques. You accurately advised there were many who did which I have found a true statement. In rewatching, I will say that you stay on point with the 5 suggestions in your opening. And after watching more than 50 videos, coming back to yours, your tips are nevertheless good for beginners taking notes.

[@maxdavid43]

I’m being kicked out from my home and will be living with my grandma hopefully for a month or so before I have to resort to this, I’m scared but also it’s always been my dream to do this.

[@sloshgaboo8217]

How'd it go Max?

[@garyquernemoen2513]

enjoyed your video! great practical information!!

[@d1rtdogger]

Awesome vid man, I'm trying to deck out my SUV to be able to camp and travel in. I've researched around and I have to say, I should've started off with this video. Thanks man!

[@puertoriconnect4611]

I’m so happy I’m not the only one that says “um” a lot when being recorded. I recorded myself and realized I say “like” and “um” every 2 seconds. Not hating. You’re really well spoken. A million times better than I’ll ever be. Thanks for sharing this info.

[@DavidWahlman]

Hey Rican, glad you still found it helpful. Yes, we all have our imperfections and this is one of mine. Thanks for dropping the encouragement though that you still found it helpful!

[@romanvolovik6495]

This is the most passive aggressive comment I have seen so far

[@romanvolovik6495]

@ZeroFollowers you win the most passive aggressive comment prize! I am sorry

[@gregb4799]

David this was a great video, I like the idea of saving and having more time and freedom to do whatever you want to do, thank you for the information, I like how you organized your stuffs and the simple way of living, take care and God bless

[@MissFoxification]

A spray bottle with eucalyptus oil is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-microbial.. If you can park for a short while open the car up and spray down surfaces, it will keep it nice and fresh. Just make sure it won't damage the surface first. Another one you can use is vinegar and water, just keep in mind it does stink for a few hours and is acidic. There's a heap of things I could suggest but most are found out pretty fast once you live on the road as I am sure you know. I am about to hit the road again, this time I am considering getting a 120-150w solar panel and a peltier cooler. It's not perfect, but it's enough to keep perishables for a few days or longer, therefore improving my quality of life. I estimated the cost at 150-200$ with a battery "buffer". That would keep my devices charged as well. In case people do not know, car batteries are not good for solar or general use. You can kill them in a couple of months through constant use, they are about the worst choice you can make for a solar battery. I also saw someone use a military cot/stretcher as a bed and the under bed storage tubs fit nicely beneath it, that could be an alternative to building a storage platform. Something I am going to be doing that I have not heard anyone else do is to utilise the OBD (On board diagnostics port) on the vehicle to check for any errors/problems and to monitor the vehicle. There's bluetooth versions available for a few dollars that connect with your phone/tablet/computer and display running parameters and let you use it as a trip computer etc. If one of the o2 sensors goes and you don't know it, your fuel consumption will increase. Most people find current or past errors when they buy one. It can save you a fortune as it can warn of problems well before a breakdown occurs. Also, nice video. Enjoy your trip/s.

[@susan4yahshua]

Miss, can u post links to these things to make it easier to know which one s u like ?

[@MissFoxification]

@@susan4yahshua The solar? It won't help as I am in a remote area and product availability varies. What is important is to know your power needs and over provision those. Once you know the electricity needs you can calculate the battery and regulator needs. I choose to stay on 12v, I don't need an inverter, that way I use less power... but that won't suit everyone. You even have to factor in the efficiency of the panels and your seasonal daylight hours.

[@tupelomiss8315]

Well done fella.really good information.explained really well.i also lived in my car for a good two years so I know it can be done.but hey if you have low budget .at least it’s still a home. Goodluck.uk 🇬🇧

[@cryptoracks2164]

Great advice thanks for the info!

[@mckennavalencia871]

Very helpful video! Thanks!

[@Xycopixie]

Great tips!

[@carolynmihelcic6056]

Very nice video i subed Eager for more getting ready to start my Adventure...

[@ShelbyShake]

Great video man! You seem so kind haha. Very informative thanks a lot! :)

[@yesiownfrodo]

Great job. Wonderful info.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

As the seasons change you should try staying more in the mountains to avoid the hot weather. The mountains in the summer and the south in winter.

[@DavidWahlman]

Yeah, that's also a good point for people to consider as an option. Thanks Mickey

[@mickeybrumfield764]

@@DavidWahlman Pretty much live in my Forester go to the mountains in summer and low desert in winter, sleep on a $8 twin Intex air mattress from Walmart angled from behind the drivers seat (pushed all the way forward when stopped) to the back right wheel area for extra room. I'm about 5'10 and there's plenty of room which surprised me cause always used to use a tent to sleep in. Don't even have to let all the air out of the air mattress when ready to go just a little and move the drivers seat back and ready to go. The air mattress seem to last about 6 months before something goes wrong and have to get a new one at Walmart for $8 use the old one under the new for protection and always have an $8 spare on hand. Never have spent the night at Walmart before guess I could if I had to, seems like there was a movie about that with Natile Portman about 20 years ago. Well happy adventures to you.

[@DavidWahlman]

@@mickeybrumfield764 Thanks Mickey!

[@mirandahurt582]

@@mickeybrumfield764 it was called "Where the heart is" and I felt like that the other day at walmart lol

[@reginaoliveira3259]

Love your videos!

[@missblackwood]

This was super interesting and helpful. I love car camping and sleeping in my car on road trips! It saves so much money. I love the blackout curtain idea. That's much more effective than my method of putting a towel or blanket up there and rolling it up in the window haha. Also I would've freaked the heck out if some dude came into my car while I was sleeping!!

[@samplesstuff1250]

Awesome video thanks dude

[@jakeharper8585]

Great informative video 👌thanks man!

[@DavidWahlman]

Great, I'm so glad you found it helpful Jake! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@atticus8087]

Lots of good advice. Thank you so much. I didn't quite get the name of the towel you like to use . Best wishes to you.

[@hubhub27]

I just got evicted from my place, I have a job and thought this would be a great way to save money. Your video was a great help.

[@rebel8440]

Did u do it?

[@hubhub27]

@@rebel8440 yep, and tbh it was hard at first....but focusing on the end result is pushing me through it. And you'd be surprised how many others are doing it.

[@rebel8440]

@@hubhub27 I will be doing this in a few days....I would love to keep contact if u dont mind

[@rebel8440]

@@hubhub27 im nervous.....but honestly....I want my freedom and peace.....im not comfortable at all staying where im at...I hate living with people who kick u when u down smh.....this is my next route so im looking at every video possible

[@hubhub27]

@@rebel8440 I feel you, my best advice is to go to a Quik Trip or any other public place that's open 24/7.

[@christinewood8331]

Very informative video cheers I'm ready for off soon too in the uk

[@DavidWahlman]

Glad you found it helpful Christine! Best of luck!

[@christinewood8331]

@@DavidWahlman thankyou

[@anndebaldo7381]

Thanks! great video!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Very nicely presented. Well done.

[@seamesa4829]

Very helpful man. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@seamesa4829]

:-)

[@peterjones4732]

Interesting content. Thank you. A thought though - a picture speaks a thousand words ... nice podcast.

[@vevomaxx5779]

Awesome. Nice rig

[@BareWithUsMoms]

in moving cross country soon and I really appreciate this video! I think I'm going to do this instead of spending money on hotels.

[@coachhebert8468]

good job , very informative video.

[@thebloodandtheglory]

Just great, thanks very much.

[@kayl8635]

Super helpful, thank you!!

[@DavidWahlman]

So glad it was helpful Kaycee!

[@krklife594]

I've been playing with the idea of living in my van full time. This weekend my kids and I went down to the keys in florida and slept in the van. I loved it other than the stinking heat and the war we had with the mosquitos. We won btw. The paranoia of someone knocking on the window is real. I bought the camping bunk bed and it actually fit in my van and of course i had 2 of those fans. Ok im ranting.... loved the video and suggestions 😊

[@toasttheghost4713]

They also sell shower wipes. They work well. Kinda like a baby wipe but cleans better and more durable. A company called Dude Wipes makes large sized shower wipes. But I got a pack of 48 at my local grocery store.

[@deniseford9081]

This is one of the most informative videos I have ever watch . Thank you . I have slept in my car many times for various reasons , including if my husband comes home drunk. But sometimes I knock out cold and only the sun light wakes me up and sometimes I just sleep an hour or 2 from pure paranoia. But I like the head rest idea. But guys what are the 3 best vehicles for getting a comfortable sleep. Just great to know.

[@Bassguitar1231]

really interesting and informative , you have a calming voice, thanks from manhattan, nyc , i will tell my friends to subscribe, please upload more frequently !

[@alecfleming373]

Top tip for car campers, get outside of inner city limits. I got kicked out of Grass Valley CA first time caught. Brutal, wish I had it on tape.

[@pennylowe8713]

You need to know where you are. Grass Valley is a Tourist Trap and the small town that's revinew comes from visitors being able to park and go to the restaurants, shops and theaters. Been there done that and now getting ready to live full time in my SUV. Dam I miss Grass Valley and Auburn CA. 5years in Ohio, UGH!

[@alecfleming373]

@@pennylowe8713 Davis/Woodland. Slavery trap. Avoid!!!

[@uk-guy-us987]

Hi there mate. Nice video. I am planning a road trip from NY to CA in Jan. Looking round for all the tips I can get. :)

[@SpiritDonkey]

Thank you great video

[@cindyn628]

Thanks for video, I've been trying to find the dimensions of a Forester to see if the cargo area was long enough to sleep in, so this was very helpful!

[@FloridaStateDeputy]

Thank you !

[@gracecallowayable]

Thank you!!! Good info!!!👠👠👠

[@user-wb9kl9pn6k]

Um 😐

[@hadashaross]

I have thought about it. Thanks

[@lindasmith3978]

Thank you for this! The 21st Century "tiny house"!

[@Reesicup]

There were a couple months a few years ago that i was essentially living out of my car (w/ my cat). We were traveling a lot. So it wasnt necessarily LIVING out of my car, but basically . . . (I showered at gyms that offered free weekly/daily passes, friends houses, and at beach showers when near a lake or ocean. . . I would take my cat to the park to let her run around (she was more like a dog. She would hop back into the car when Id tell her it was time to go) . . . But I always liked to park overnight in hospital parking lots. Ive stayed 4 or 5 nights in the same hospital before too. I figure that (not that I want to advocate taking advantage of people suffering the loss or illness of loved ones) but I figured that it wouldn't be uncommon for people to sleep in their cars out in the parking lot if a loved one is in the hospital and they need to get sleep but don't really want to leave. And if I saw someone sleeping in their car in a hospital parking lot (as long as the car doesn't look like a POS or anything) that's what my first thought would be. . . I wouldn't dare want to question them during a time of grief. . . I realize that is sort of shitty to play on one's emotions. But I was never told I couldn't or ever even questioned. .

[@DavidWahlman]

It's not a terrible thought though and one I hadn't ever thought about. Personally, I wouldn't feel bad about sleeping in the parking lot; the only way I think you'd be 'taking advantage of people's scenarios' is if you were questioned on it and lied about it, but a parking lot is for the most part still a parking lot. Thanks for sharing!

[@carlaifera5254]

......thanx for the info 'bout organic corn starch and micro fiber cloths.......🙋‍♀️

[@420stoners5]

Cool vid

[@franksky3664]

used political signage, the corrugated plastic kind, cut out window dimension a tad larger flexes and stays under natural tension in place and sprayed black makes great easy to install shades and free.

[@GEORGEKAY1]

In terms of keeping your keys handy or in a place where you can reach out in case of an emergency and more importantly keep the driver seat at the correct position although you might lose a little head room when laying down but what I've done is the ply board for the bedding you can always have it cut out into a L shape and between the front seat and back on the floor I've put a container to the fit the floor space and used it for storage and that will support your head when laying down I did all that in a Ford Fiesta GEORGE Melbourne Australia

[@aggilos9650]

Planet fitness membership $10.00 a month comes out to $2.50 a week or .35 cents a day.

[@sarahereach]

Planet Fitness is a little more than that if you are moving around at all, because the $10 Membership is for one location only. Even at the $23/mth price though, it is the best deal around. I have seen the truck stops charge nearly that much for a single shower. No thanks!

[@user-uy1ou6tx9b]

​@@sarahereach17.00 at Pilot for a shower. I joined planet fitness because I went broke from the truck stop

[@smithaviation]

Thank you dude 😊

[@DavidWahlman]

Not a problem!

[@YosemiteScubaDiver]

For $22 a month planet fitness lets you in any PF gym in the country and you can take a shower, get a hydromassage and or a chair massage too. With no contracts that is an awesome deal.

[@dustywilson5461]

I have a membership with Gold's Gym .. . I wonder how PF and GG might compare ..

[@StorytimewithTay]

yosemite scuba 3

[@billymills1720]

They are also open 24/7

[@donnaleeclubb119]

Wow, I wish you would have emptied your vehicle and actually SHOWED how things are, especially your sleeping situation with you're sleeping completely laid out.

[@thomasfalls3438]

David Wahlman Photography and n.

[@meganhogate8549]

Great info! I am going to be leaving my job and traveling the US living in some sort of vehicle. I don't know what yet...but something!

[@johnsilvers3192]

Fantastic video much appreciated. How often do you do your laundry? How much clothes do you carry on hand? One weeks worth? Two weeks worth? I'm trying to gauge what is a reasonable amount of stuff to have with me as opposed to too much.

[@johnsilvers3192]

David Wahlman Photography fantastic thank you very much I just wanted to know approximately how many week's worth of clothes but it makes sense that you would prioritize based upon the space that you have. And I know exactly what you mean about non activity if you're just sitting in clothes all day and haven't really done anything active then yes of course those clothes can be used for another day. In my particular situation I'm not going to be doing a whole lot of traveling however because of the smallness of my car it might actually be beneficial for me to do laundry approximately once a week so that I'm not using up too much space or carrying too many clothes. A lot of my clothes fit in bins but some of them do not and so those clothes I have to kind of throw in my gym bag. Thank you again for all the information.

[@thetrailhunter4469]

Hi David. What’s the longest period of time you’ve spent living out of your car and what’s your favourite and least favourite parts of it? Really good video, lots of helpful info and hacks there. I’m thinking about doing this myself soon and glad I landed on this video for my first search.

[@thetrailhunter4469]

Wahlman Productions hi David, thanks so much for your detailed and honest answer. It’s definitely words I needed to hear and what most videos on the topic don’t say much about. I think for me it’s breaking free from the normal way of doing things and also not relying on anyone except myself to get by. Saving money is incredibly important. I’ll probably be working in London but I don’t want to spend £1,000 on rent and don’t want to be tied into any accommodation so I’m free to travel whenever I wish. Thanks again fella. All the best. Russ

[@TenorDad]

Baby wipes! Traded like currency, if you're in the military (like infantry) in a foreign country.

[@TenorDad]

Great info, David. Thanks for putting the list together. I've been exploring the idea of living outta my truck. Here, in the Silicon Valley/SF Bay Area, it's ridiculously expensive. "Car Camping" is becoming more and more popular. I'm noticing a lot of "regulars" overnighting near 24-Hour Fitness gyms. Finally, yes, if you ever wanted to donate anything to our servicemen & women (during wartime operations), you know... to truly "support our troops," donate baby wipes!! Young adults in the military are basically earning minimum wage until they get promoted a few pay grades.

[@waynedavis2505]

They use the baby wipes to clean themselves. It's hot over there fungus grows fast.

[@vanguardvaluist2614]

Thanks for the info. Very helpful! Do you see yourself getting an Outback to increase interior space? Also, beyond food & clothes, what else would you bring as essential longer term travel items? Like a small chair, table,etc.... People tend to bring way to much crap when they first do this so I'm curious what you would now deem as core "essential" stuff to bring.

[@LisaPelletier]

Norwex cloths are the bomb. Worth every penny you pay for them.

[@oliviasfermi4465]

I tried to go to your website and safari couldn't find it? Anyway, great video. I'm getting on the road in the next month and you've given me some great ideas that I didn't find in other videos.

[@DavidWahlman]

Hey Olivia, so glad you found it helpful. There isn't anything on my website related directly to this channel or it's content, but it's www.wahlmanproductions.com if you want to check it out. Thanks for pointing out though that I hadn't updated the link to my new website. Either way, best of luck!

[@Steve-jw6my]

Great video! I have a 17 Forester and I’m curious what mattress pad you use? The front passenger seat goes forward farther than center console. I’m just curious if you use a pad that fits in between the console and the door. I took measurements and it’s about 27”. I’d like to utilize all that space for sleeping but the console is kind of in the way. I’m 6’4. Thanks!

[@dreamup8431]

If you're hot at night a tip that may work is to wet some thick socks and wrong them out so they're just damp. Put them on your feet and you'll feel cooler.