How to Sleep (Comfortably) in a Compact Car

[@JunkBondTrader]

Tip for your windows. Go to a dollar store and grab big cardboard paper/bristol boards. Hold it up to your window and Trace out and outline of the window. Cut it out with a box cutter or scissors. Then I like to add a duct tape border to each window cut out, this helps them stick in the corners of the window better and also prevents them from ripping plus you can make little adjustments with the tape if it doesn't quite cover every little spot, then you can throw them up in about a minute

[@BudgetTravelKids]

Thanks for the tip! I do have a video on How to Make Car Window Privacy Covers | Cheap and Easy DIY kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHu1npiolsuAftU

[@M_J_fromDatRouge]

Dollar tree also sells the aluminum foil looking window shade thing. They are flimsy but you can block off all windows for under 10 dollars. I recently tinted my windows though. Only have one decent windshield four thing (mane wtf that shit called?) Lmao I'm stoned af while typing this... 👽

[@GODLOVESSAM]

👍❤👍

[@JuCarlos-ex8ip]

I was once homeless due to lost job, I slept in my compact car for almost 9 months it wasn't easy but it wasn't impossible either..is better than paying $70 bucks at night in motel rooms full of roaches and bed bugs

[@LoriCor-]

Absolutely agree!! :)

[@telajilliantripp9134]

Lol exactly!

[@sunilkumar-iq2oq]

Exactly I hate to step in cheap hotels. Its better to sleep in car

[@AutisticBarbie]

❤

[@WuInTheWild]

Always feel so alive just sleeping in my car. Just you, your car, some supplies, and the road. (And Google Maps 👀).

[@amotekundev]

I love this so much

[@redd3589]

Amen

[@tander101]

Seems like a pain in the ass unless you have a nice RV or something

[@andrewsalazar98]

I’ve been homeless for over a year living in my Ford Focus, and I sleep in the drivers seat. I much prefer it over the cold pavement 🙂

[@xopi2521]

In warm weather you can sleep in a tent.

[@J20-k8c]

Go get some money broke bii

[@gdas4092]

There are lots of ways to earn money

[@smokyquartz940]

@@J20-k8c that’s rude

[@MarkoFelix]

Her way is better even without all those blankets. You should try it. I'm 5'8 and i could fully stretch in my ford fusion sleeping this way.

[@Greaseball68]

I’ve watched loads of car camper van videos, no idea why, but this one, somehow, basic as the set up was, just gave me that tingly feeling you get when imagining yourself snuggling away in your own little on the road home.. great vid

[@BudgetTravelKids]

Thank you! Something about the small size makes it extra cozy :)

[@Greaseball68]

@@BudgetTravelKids Hope you bring out more vids, enjoyed watching your others

[@BudgetTravelKids]

@@Greaseball68 there’s more to come, slowly but surely :)

[@terrywatts2359]

i agree

[@judyantonetti2186]

Tingly is exactly right. I can’t wait to do this with my Civic next summer!

[@beardedbowyer9327]

So many people just miss out on those adventures, nothing like sleeping around nature that way, people just call 'weird' but i dont think its weird. i think its special and quiet

[@bramkafoe7624]

Yes so true! Traveling that way is the best. and really doesn't have to be difficult.

[@JM-pk7cj]

Can we all just take a moment just to appreciate how much stuff she managed to fit in that tiny little car.

[@bethfrazier6493]

Amen.

[@nightskylights4501]

Ugh, not another very annoying "can we all take a moment" phrase that's in every damn video. Just stop, it's not cute, clever and even slightly original.

[@youwish378]

​@@nightskylights4501 1st time I'm hearing it lol Just keep scrolling or stop reading the comments if seeing that bugs you

[@angelfuturejob]

I’m going to living in my car for 3 months before moving to cali for school and I never thought about this. Very impressive and I will be using this idea thank you!

[@azaz4216]

I'm currently homeless and sleeping in my car. It's too bad it's illegal here in QLD Australia, and that my back seats don't go down, and that I'm 6ft. And it's surprisingly hard to find isolated spots, and when I do find them, people still tend to bother me as I stand out looking like an abandoned car or something. I have a tent but then I have to leave my car alone with everything that I own. Thinking of getting an upgrade eventually and driving far out into the outback.

[@JunkBondTrader]

Hey, question. If the outback is called the outback, is the city called the up front?

[@AdrianOrtiz-r4y]

Out front

[@joymatisse3628]

I have a 2007 Saturn Ion at 5' and sleeping in back seat was awful. Thank you for providing totally workable bed setup. I'm glad you mentioned to use existing items to make a bed. I think people get caught up with thinking they need to purchase new gear.

[@metaltalon7631]

A foam mat of some sort isn't a bad idea lol but no you don't gotta go drop $300 on your sleeping. Then you basically bought a bed for your car lol

[@JunkBondTrader]

And another tip for people if they want more storage, usually the floor of the trunk unscrews and reveals a little space for your spare tire. If you don't have a spare tire in there it's almost like a second little mini trunk. You can even fit some stuff in there if the tires in there

[@CBAmakingAusername]

Loved this video. It shows people how to convert your car with no cost to get you started .

[@stacey9003]

I do the exact same thing in my Honda Civic! When I travel I often sleep in rest areas and save lots of $ avoiding motels. Now I prefer sleeping in my car and don't even set up a tent.

[@tamarafaurot]

It’s like the greatest fort ever!

[@JBTYpr]

Not every car has that fold down back seat setup but this one is pretty awesome.

[@bramkafoe7624]

I love the simplicity! really does show you don't need anything fancy :)

[@BeamTeam517]

I love to sleep in the backseat on my break at work or college I let the windows down a bit to get a breeze and turn on netflix on my phone and have my snacks

[@nokkon1.0]

Sounds so comfortable

[@punkerjoe]

Thank you so much for posting this. I plan to do a camping/roadtrip in december and my tent is only 3 seasons so I want to have a backup option. Ive been googling endlessly trying to find ideas of how to camp in a sedan and all ive found were actual car conversions. This was super helpful 😁

[@BudgetTravelKids]

Awesome glad to help!

[@jessi_katya4185]

This is one of the best setups for a compact car bed. I'm 5"10 and I tried this in my Camry and I fit perfectly. Thank you so much deary. 🙂 The cooler with beer is also a must. Comfort is key.

[@elizabethbitc9579]

I’m 6’2 and own a tiny Volkswagen Cabrio, and this is useful information for whenever I go on a longer trip

[@lauraroberts8879]

I slept in my VW Golf eight nights recently on a 21 night trip. I slept in the passenger seat and felt plenty rested when morning came. Reclined seat all the way and put something under my feet.

[@Jak000]

Really helpful tips! Especially the part in your description about staying at free campgrounds.

[@mnight207]

I'm not homeless...and pray to Almighty God that I never am. However, I must say, having a vehicle to drive and be able to use it as shelter isn't a bad option

[@HondaFit4Adventure]

Don't be scared be prepared.

[@mscooman]

This video has nothing to do with being homeless. I car camp all the time when i want to travel long distances. It beats getting gouged by hotels.

[@34JOSH212]

Tomorrow I will sleep in my car for 2 weeks , I will be homeless tomorrow

[@webguy943]

Beats paying rent.

[@themrhtc8757]

@@HondaFit4Adventure what you mean?

[@quantatic3545]

Wow I didn’t even think about covering my car with sheets for privacy.... was going to get my windows tinted for 250 THANK YOU. Going on a 2-3 week road trip out west and looking up all the tips and what not.

[@Chicken_Joe420]

Wait how’d the trip go

[@foushoo]

Girl groupon!!!!! I paid $77 to tint 5 of my windows, and they don’t charge extra for the darker the tints

[@DarkLxzarus]

@@foushoo I know this is 4 Months ago but I’m glad you said this because I’m thinking about getting tinted windows too..

[@lcdp9459]

@@foushooGood idea!!! I have Groupon, but haven’t used it in a while so I will be doing that! 😮👏🏽

[@charlenelaguer7072]

very simple but practical setup! I'm so impressed with your sleeping arrangement as well! happy travels!

[@flyinokie]

Genius! Now, if only I wasn't 6'3". Nice video.

[@shawnnaragain5681]

Love love LOVE IT! I am a travel nurse and I sleep in my Chrysler 200! I have a shower curtain across the back for hang up clothe and it assists in moving around. I’m getting out and need that shit! Haha

[@hotfudgecake]

It made me so happy that a phish fan made this video haha. I was looking up overnight parking / places to sleep for after a phish show this weekend , and stumbled upon your video :) nice job , thanks for the tips!!

[@BudgetTravelKids]

I love to hear it! Cheers to a great band!

[@tylerdavis520]

Good stuff! This is kinda what I’m halfway into already with my 91 Camry, except I’ve taken out the top part of the backseat to give myself some more vertical space and a flatter base to “build” the bed padding on. Good to know it’s working out well for a fellow traveler! So many years of being stupid/lazy/uncomfortable and never thinking about this option...

[@uhpixr]

If you’re going extreme with it fully remove your back seats, take out the back “dash” idk what it’s called where the speakers are behind the heads of the back seats, put in a wood flooring with small brackets that you can in screw to remove the trunk portion of the floor to get your spare tire out and you can do the same in the back seat where your head is but with hinges so you can fold it back and have a small storage compartment for clothes drinks etc, mount a small 23in tv/monitor on the backseat ceiling either a mini pc, console, DVD player under the drivers seat or in part of the storage under your head, solar powered battery bank/inverter to power everything, install the solar panels on the cars roof, Velcro a artic air chill AC to the front dash for sleeping at night powered off the inverter keep a set of tire patches in the glove box, a small electric air pump in the glove box for flat tires (this is what I plan on building soon) either in a SUV for full sized sedan because I do DoorDash and Instacart full time so I’m not stuck to one location and I want to start traveling around the country without worrying about having to pay rent and other bills back at home when I can live a minimal life exploring

[@haiderhayat3057]

Nice setup.....I love the independence

[@BudgetTravelKids]

Thanks! Solo trips are wonderful

[@M_J_fromDatRouge]

I drive a 97 buick lesabre. It feels like a living room and I'm 6 foot. If you had one of these it would be like a luxury suite! I only drive old school American luxury sedans, just incase I have to live in my car. I've had to do it several times. I technically live in my car now. Great video! 👍❤

[@EnliveningJustice]

Love a Lesabre. Mine's an '89.

[@zacharyhanson3914]

Slept in my 3-door saturn for a week last summer. Very fun, can't wait to do it again and apply some of these tips

[@xopi2521]

Walmart occasionally sells a really great very thick foam mattress in two sizes that folds into three and doesn’t smash down when you lay on it. The small size fits me I’m 5’3” and not skinny. The wider size would be two people or a wider sized person. I love mine and I cover it with a sheet. It comes with a plastic carrying case. Anyway nice video and happy trails!

[@mrportfoleyo]

OMG I do the same thing in my Saturn VUE.. funny to see a video almost replicating my set up. Great video.. keep up the great content!

[@alwaysgoup396]

I've been waiting to trade my Jetta in for a van, but I might just go this route and see how it works for me. Thanks!

[@misterjones7929]

Thanks for this excellent detailed advice. I like the idea of low cost (no cost!) sleep anywhere accommodation on road trips and will apply your advice and ideas for sleeping in my old Volvo estate car - I'm 6ft tall and hope the long cargo platform will prove comfortable.

[@OnasaD]

Get 5% tint all around and a sun shield for the windshield and that will be much better!

[@Entertainment82123]

Thank you for this video. I literally thought I was going to have to take the seats out of my car until I saw this!!!! 💕

[@scoobycrush9231]

This video was very helpful! I have a Saturn and wasn't sure how those back seats go down and this gave me some ideas. Thank youi!

[@VickyDoughnut]

I dont know why im even here, i dont even have a driver's license.

[@zeez9053]

Thanx for the time you spent on your detailed video description !🤘🇬🇧

[@nwideyedwonder683]

I stayed in my Ford Focus Zx4 ...it worked but was a bit cramped...I had to sleep at an angle the same way. I used the back window ledge for my morning routine...a lucy light, wipes, hairbrush, my contact case, glasses etc. It takes a little time but I feel safer in my carvthsn tent!

[@62WILDCAT]

Thanks for your video here. I may be sleeping on the road in my 2008 Toyota Solara Convertible soon ! Hoping my back seats fold down !

[@uqonsoul]

I love the no build and reuse spirit!

[@BudgetTravelKids]

Simplicity is usually my ultimate goal

[@peterpiper487]

If you put down the front passenger's seat, you can extend the length of the bed.

[@maksimmcgovern4674]

Phenomenal. Planning my first cross country solo road trip. I drive a sedan so this is so helpful

[@lmkestep]

I’m gonna do this because my work requires traveling! There’s something about being a nomad that I’ve always been drawn to. Maybe it’s the freedom it comes with to see new things. Unfortunately my family is low income and relies on my income to make ends meet. Here’s my compromise!

[@telajilliantripp9134]

Yes that exactly the FREEDOM!!!!

[@VE.creations]

I love this life. Just started myself.

[@ratedasmr7811]

I want to take a budget road trip sometime and I’d rather try and sleep in my car. Thanks!

[@kilapersian1133]

I’m finna have to live in my 99 eclipse pretty soon so I won’t have to worry about house bills or having an address for the wrong people to look for and I want to save more money this way so I can move outta Arkansas and go to either Florida or cali to pursue my exotic car mechanic career.

[@canwejustloveeachother2550]

How was it for you❤

[@ashlynn1652]

You need to make some inserts for the windows hun. It's pretty simple what I've seen & much safer

[@perrinayebarra]

I used to have the same car and slept the same way! I miss that little car.

[@thenaughtytaurusboi]

This whole time, I have been sleeping on the front reclining seats in my Honda Accord. Never would have taught to fold the rear seats! Thanks for the video, ma'am. Much love 😘

[@JohnnyPeacenic]

one trick you forgot. if you move the front seat up you can fit a person six foot four

[@sanjithnair3266]

Nice setup for a short term travel or a short term camping.👍👍

[@webguy943]

I really admire girls that sleep in their car. I want to try it someday

[@abdulrajaf7444]

Nice Setup..i admire..your Maximum...Space Usage...👍

[@anantisocialsinsight]

Finally a realistic car life video. Everyone else has this high tech expensive ass setup with LED lights and generators/solar like….? Ain’t the point to live simple and save money?

[@zinhuilucan]

Excelent!!! thanks for sharing, I just retired last February and u just gave me an idea thank you, only thing is going pee at 2 AM

[@Devo1987]

love the saturn i got the same thing they keep going and going great vid

[@normaevett]

Hey, I'm 5'4" and I car camp in a Chevy spark! I agree, the front seat is unbearable. Very comfy stretched into the hatch, tho! Can't beat 32 mpg! Wish I had a Prius, tho.

[@Sindruzzzz]

I really want to try this for a roadtrip

[@talcumgypsy-floweressences283]

I love your setup.

[@TransCanadaPhil]

I was thinking of doing something like this when I often go solo-camping in National/Provincial Parks. I often get a campsite and setup a tent but sleeping on ground in a tent is kind of uncomfortable. I have a new Hyundai Elantra 2022 and one of the additional ideas is that since it has a sunroof, I could maybe keep that open a bit, and just take along a little fenced screen (to keep the insects out) that I could put on top of the open sunroof on the outside of the car to get some nice ventilation while sleeping.

[@b4rs629]

Ty for this no build video i have tiny toyota corolla, but I'm 5'11. Was planning on taking out the back seats + passenger then custom building in a platform with cutouts for storage. I don't got any tools tho or know exactly how I'm gonna pull it off so this seems more reasonable

[@Eurotool]

Keep us updated

[@josburd6429]

If you're taller, u can un-bolt the passenger seat and now you have about 3 more extra feet, but u will now need to add a ottoman to fill in the space, if done right, will fit even a 7 foot person comfortably

[@MutedMinimalist]

Thanks for sharing this. Will the rise of everything going up this is good to know if I ever need to live in my car.

[@latifah5150]

Wow very helpful! Thanks for sharing. I really need to clean my trunk

[@OfficialYungin1]

Thank you for this video, so helpful 🔥

[@BudgetTravelKids]

Glad it helped!

[@OfficialYungin1]

@@BudgetTravelKids do you still sleep In your car?

[@BudgetTravelKids]

@@OfficialYungin1 yes, but I have a different car now!

[@gmartrise5305]

Yes Keep the bruski’s cold 🥶. Stay safe💯

[@manymoonstraveled]

I have a KIA Soul and that’s small. I can sleep comfortable. Try using cardboard to level out. Great video 👍

[@rikicakecreations1615]

Like the cardboard idea, carpet will also work

[@katien3022]

Hi, me too! Trying to plan a short trip with my Kia Soul rn, only problem is I am 6' 2". Was hoping to find some tall people in the comments bc I need advice.

[@manymoonstraveled]

@@katien3022 trade your car for van 😁

[@gointhehouse5061]

I’m not homeless either But I’m attending barber school in Detroit and cannot afford hotels. Slept in Walmart parking lot it was not so bad other than my anxiety of getting mugged. Any pointers on fan or anything to make it more comfortable

[@BudgetTravelKids]

Ideally people wouldn’t be able to see anyone sleeping in the car, so either tinted windows or black window shades

[@ladylibrum7145]

I have a Chrysler 200 with a similar back seat and trunk, so this is very helpful!

[@josephhallsr4536]

I have a 2007 Toyota Prius hybrid just got to fix the 🔋

[@ADHD55]

I'm homeless now this is helpful

[@braydenstone4554]

Hey the jumbo pool noodles for that gap

[@JunkBondTrader]

You can also slide the front seats up and fold them down forward maybe not to give you more headroom, but give you some space for your arms to stretch a little haha

[@acolytesun]

Many years ago I had to live out of my Pontiac sunfire and doing this method worked best. Unfortunately I'm about to have to do this again only this time it's with a chrysler 200. Watching because I'm looking for tips on how to be more comfortable. 😅

[@Wide_Eyed_Wanderer]

I have a Chrysler 200 & im just not sure there’s anything to make that backseat area comfortable. I have a bad back. I’m 5’2 & average weight. Not skinny. Car is almost paid off. I’m being forced to look to camping for awhile. I hate the way the backseat area is designed in the Chrysler. For bigger women like me- I just don’t see this being comfortable. I’ll most likely end up sleeping in drivers seat just in case I have to start the car for safety and get away quickly.

[@psychoboo8581]

Me and my bf are traveling to another province in Canada and seeing this makes me happy. The only problem is that I am a plus size person and my bf is 6ft tall

[@myyoutubechannel3161]

Very nice setup

[@R9m54LZX]

Great video ... I have a Hyundai Elantra and plan on using your idea to car-camp in New England.

[@BudgetTravelKids]

I love to hear it!

[@Kubulinka]

I just made a bed in ford and it's so comfy! And it's like 200 cm of space on lenght

[@dejavuwithu]

I am homeless right now with my husband and dog so this does help a lot still pretty hard for the 3 of us our dogs 60 lbs but we try our best to make it work so thanks for this🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pauliler]

I have a 2001 Saturn S Series and I put the seats down and have a nice cushion and sleeping bag and I am good to go! It is funny bc I never see Saturns in any videos!!!

[@dontfearthereaper9528]

Late to the party but I was curious if you had the front passenger seat moved all the way up I'm 6'2". Very cool to see someone doing this! Thank you

[@dezd3111]

love that sleeping bag

[@dansmith1743]

I like the idea of using a bedsheet for privacy.

[@chrisireland2071]

I always watch and search for these kinds of videos because I want to do van or car life and these will be so useful when I am able to get a car. The reason why I cant get a car is because I am to young. Also thank you for the different ideas Laras Themes

[@HondaFit4Adventure]

That means you have plenty of time to due research. Good luck on your future endeavors.

[@RambosMullet79]

Great stuff! Thanks for all the tips.

[@RUDEMASTER]

Excuse me for asking but what do you do for security? if you're ever confronted by individuals that wish to make your night unpleasant?? I would think safety is 1st priority?

[@BudgetTravelKids]

Good question! That’s why I sleep in the car- because I can lock the doors. Much more safe/secure for a solo female traveler than sleeping in a tent

[@RUDEMASTER]

@@BudgetTravelKids Glad to hear that that you're taking care of yourself

[@grgemclr1992]

Had to subscribe for the Phish CD shoutout 😂 love the setup! Trying to set up my Mazda3 for winters in the northeast...and summer tour '22 of course! 😜

[@GoldCODMyt]

Thank you!!! Love this video, really helped 😊

[@BudgetTravelKids]

Glad to hear!

[@kittiia.8438]

Amazing! Wow..you just taught me something useful and new Larsa. And what a pretty name! 😊😊Please don’t feed into the rude negative comments from others. This ctually helped a lot of people out including myself who aren’t doing too well and are going through things who may be new to this and have limited to no options. Stay safe sis!

[@cedarpoplar]

I've taken my back seats out on my 97 RAV4 Toyota. It is small but I bet I can squeeze myself in there if I manage to guard my tools.

[@daniellajamesula3942]

My father chose to live in his van. When he sees these vids, he says living in a car is great if u r a minimalist. He says most vids have too much in the vehicle. Cooking, u don't need to cook. Fast food chains. No dishes no shopping no cooking. The battery fridge is all u need for coke juice beer.

[@PeterJames143]

i did the same setup in a honda civic. cool setup. 👍

[@BudgetTravelKids]

Love to hear it

[@PeterJames143]

​@@BudgetTravelKids Basic setup was plastic bins to hold my clothes, a mesh bag to hold my dirty clothes, a futon mattress in the back, legs extended into the trunk at night for sleep, curtains, Planet Fitness for showers. It was at least 10X easier to do it when I could come back for the weekend, recharge, and stock food for the week. Over time I bought supplies to make myself better at it, 12V fridge and a power supply and so on. The problem I never really resolved was keeping enough of a charge to keep the fridge working the whole time.

[@ninjagfuel6600]

Awesome video was just catching ideas for Future camps

[@Ba-xf1zc]

Good idea

[@jannah4288]

You fit all your stuff in your car well. Wondering...why don't you lay on the passenger side (move the front seat forward (or lay it down forward), then have most of your things on the driver side? I think you would still have enough room to sleep, yet keep your valuables hidden in the trunk area. Just a thought. Stay safe dear! :)

[@Francisco-j1e]

I want to do the same for a few days while i do a trip over europe...but i dunno...am probalby too tall...need to give it a try though

[@BudgetTravelKids]

I recommend testing it out before you go. You could potentially move the front passenger seat forward and build up a base behind that seat to expand the length