I was homeless during winter a very long time ago. No job, no savings, no prospects but I did have an old Ford truck. After two weeks of freezing my butt off sleeping in the truck, being desperate, I went to a former farm employer begging for help. He let me sleep on the back porch with the dog, on a bed the Mrs piled high with quilts, brought me their leftovers from supper. I used his hand tools, it took all day but made about $25 a day. Not bad for 1975. I paid him $10 a week rent. I did everything I could to make a quarter and by spring, I saved enough for an apartment with a roommate. All these years later, I never got rich but never slept in a car again.
@f.dmcintyre46662 жыл бұрын
@adambarron9583 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@lucyterrier7905 Жыл бұрын
I guess I don't understand why people end up in such dire straits. My parents came to America with my sister ( my sister was 4 years old). They brought 2 pieces of luggage with them. All they owned were in those 2 pieces of luggage. They had no money. money with them when they arrived. They walked & found an elderly lady with a room for rent. The lady allowed them to stay & pay on pay day. My mom found a job at a cleaners the next day. My Dad found a job as a dishwasher a few days later. My sister went to work with my Mom, who was pregnant with my older brother. When my brother was born, they paid the hospital in cash. They didn't collect free medical care or unemployment. They had me a few years later, then my younger brother. They worked very hard. They ended up paying for each of our college educations, bought us each a new car & gave each of us a down payment for our first homes. We kids helped them learn English & helped them pay bills by helping to spell , so my Mom could write checks. They're amazing. Today, they're enjoying their the fruits of their labor & are retired. Why do people that have all the privilege of being born in America have so much trouble getting ahead? I sincerely have never understood that.
@cypruslebanon1 Жыл бұрын
@@lucyterrier7905 ❤
@rogercotman13147 ай бұрын
Your comment is amazing, happy for you ..................
@crunchynuts7932 жыл бұрын
I've had some very hard lonely times and lived in my car for many months through winters too...if wasn't for my car I'd have slept rough... I literally had love for my car!! Very lucky I had it!
@mariaa.58292 жыл бұрын
Bob Hope, Sorry you struggled like that. And thank goodness you had a car to sleep/live in
@Dodgers-sw2uk2 жыл бұрын
Sad to hear. Clearly you weren’t like most homeless people because if you were you obviously would’ve sold your car for drug. This is also why you probably overcame it while most do not
@alexrivera10752 жыл бұрын
is to bad more people dont appreciate the little things we do have 🙂
@cyndiet49602 жыл бұрын
Same
@nicolaverma38682 жыл бұрын
I hope your more settled now . Xx
@jackryan24512 жыл бұрын
Having a warm, dry place to stay and in which to wake up... these are life's true pleasures.
@binxthekitty542 жыл бұрын
Got that right. Too many are greedy and souless.
@joannawilson32002 жыл бұрын
So true xxx
@dionmclaughlin36692 жыл бұрын
True that.
@sensorysounds46042 жыл бұрын
Living out of my truck was the most peaceful time of my life.
@amyseward1652 жыл бұрын
So very true!!
@mississippioutpost28952 жыл бұрын
I’m very proud of you young man, you remind me when I was young, I’m 54 now carpenter living in my workshop in Mississippi. Life seems to get more difficult every day. Stay strong 💪 and enjoy your life.
@debscreepy2 жыл бұрын
The snow looks beautiful when your are safe and warm. I follow the sun! LOL! I have been living full time in my 25 foot class A motorhome for over 4 years now with my little dog Tinkerbell filming what I see and where I camp for free. I m living my dream! I beat kidney cancer and chose to sell everything so I could live my dream! Im glad I did! I would have a hard time in a car but you are young and doing a great job at it! I love the dogs and then birds eating was beautiful! I just found your channel and will be watching more!
@rossbuchan65932 жыл бұрын
Good on ya Deb ya bet it : )
@LeeKobe12 жыл бұрын
It's appropriate that we're watching videos about living in our cars since cars today cost as much as houses did just a few yrs ago.
@Loud20132 жыл бұрын
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@kaitekballa5hunna69 Жыл бұрын
Lmao
@jaygardner39792 жыл бұрын
You can always count on the doggos to make you smile!!!! He couldn’t have been happier with your company!!!
@ro.b62682 жыл бұрын
I don't know if I'd be brave enough to handle such cold weather. Beautiful scenery thanks for posting. Stay safe and warm.
@candicechico3186 Жыл бұрын
I'm homeless living in my van thank you for making a realistic video. God Bless you
@dmalone12 Жыл бұрын
For me summers were always much rougher than winters living out of my car. I dunno I suppose it's just the way I'm built, but I'd take a frigid day over a sweltering day every single time when it comes to living out of a vehicle. Safe travels my friend.
@David53D2 жыл бұрын
I've slept in some rough circumstances but nothing like what you are experiencing. Truly amazing that you can tolerate the cold to that extent and just accept lifes circumstances without complaint.
@mariaa.58292 жыл бұрын
I am a woman and, in part, always thought that was a big part of why I had a low likelihood of homelessness. Yet I have lived to see so many women who are homeless.
@Msterri4u2 жыл бұрын
I’m in California and I’m getting cold every time you open your car door. You are a true trooper. No way could I live like under those conditions.
@SagebrushRambles Жыл бұрын
Of course you could...you do what you have to do.
@purselmer59312 жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying it. Looks like my definition of hell, but to each his own!
@vintagemopeds27672 жыл бұрын
Hi Mort a little tip for you spray or rub in with a cloth your car rubber door seals with some wd40 it will stop them sticking in the cold weather keep up the great work regards Johnny
@davewaters92032 жыл бұрын
Having a open flame in your car while sleeping is like having a death wish
@23rdian2 жыл бұрын
Couple of things you need. CO detector & hot water bottle. Great location though :)
@lamoinette232 жыл бұрын
Hot water bottle is great..
@Manyroadsnorules2 жыл бұрын
Really nice video!!! I have slept in my minivan under similar conditions but no live flame. It is a challenge but it can be done. My secret is fuzzy blankets and fabrics, they retain your heart around you. Fully dressed to be, woolen hat and good socks... the whole layer system. And then O start the engine when I wake up and it only takes a few minutes to make the interior super nice. I actually am too hot inside of my layers sometimes, even in freezing temps. Thank you for showing the beauty of the snow, the animals... the sounds are muffled by the snow, quite magical actually.
@Manyroadsnorules2 жыл бұрын
Meant to say "heat around you" darn corrector LOL
@tammyginmn33802 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if someone has mentioned that that black dog was happy and wanted to play. You didn't upset it at all.
@Kathy_Is_Blessed2 жыл бұрын
Happy Days! Wintering in the car!! ☃️💙 Does look nice n cozy, but a live flame inside the car while sleeping seems very dangerous. I’m so glad you are enjoying it all so far!
@weeziepuff132 жыл бұрын
I'm glad he had his window cracked at least!
@clawhammer7042 жыл бұрын
That cracked window is well enough.
@portcityengineering2 жыл бұрын
@@clawhammer704 I don’t think Kathy was talking about suffocating, I think they were concerned about him accidentally starting a fire while sleeping.
@Wondwind2 жыл бұрын
Cozy?
@richard36935 ай бұрын
People have live flames in Moorhomes all the time, they're called Gas Cookers , it's not dangerous done what this guys doing numerous times, you just have to be very careful and use your common sense simple really, he's got it nice and cosy happy days❤ what a great Adventure. Thinking of doing a road trip across US and sleeping in my car like this top man.👌😂
@UncleMikeRetro2 жыл бұрын
I think I watch these as they take me back to the days of my blanket forts in the living room.
@Bitza002 жыл бұрын
The scenery is absolutely superb! what an awesome location! nourishment for the soul!
@neilosborn52072 жыл бұрын
Great vid again mate,I love the simplicity of your setup and it clearly works in all conditions. Looking forward to the next one.Keep smiling and stay safe!
@Natalia_852 жыл бұрын
The view crossing the bridge, priceless. Also, watching you cook with that little fire thingy inside the car made me really anxious.
@denimgenes59092 жыл бұрын
I've been homeless off and on for the last 12 years and I dont know how you stay sane to be honest. It really sucks to work fulltime and not be able to afford housing on a single income. I'm feeling depressed just watching this, it brings back lonely depressed suicidal thoughts that I still try to cope with to this day. I wish you the best man, people dont know how taxing this lifestyle can be on the soul and happiness.
@jcbanbury2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honestly. I feel similar sometimes. Are you from USA??
@denimgenes59092 жыл бұрын
@@jcbanbury yes Oregon State
@Truelyblue333 Жыл бұрын
Hope this message finds you in better light. Life is a struggle for many. Sad thing is it doesn’t have to be this hard if we would just learn to help each other… Good luck.
@MadMaxSHTF2 жыл бұрын
Living in the cold is manageable, living during summer heat in Nevada is a total different ball game.
@Pitboolia592 жыл бұрын
I have been homeless for 7 years. We have gone from truck with 3 dogs, tent to 93' camper. I don't think I would ever trade these experiences because I have found so much gratitude for some pleasures.
@kandacepatterson79652 жыл бұрын
Ugh ..in November I have to msKe a big decision ...but for the life of me dont k ow how I can do it alone with 2 cats and a bunny?
@furtherahead58672 жыл бұрын
93' camper?
@f.dmcintyre46662 жыл бұрын
@@furtherahead5867 93 foot or 1993 year AD ????
@SagebrushRambles Жыл бұрын
@@furtherahead5867 typo clearly.
@soniauk42842 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful snowy town you are in. Reminds me of being in Switzerland in winter ❄️ what a great video - keep warm and safe 👍🙏
@ScotmanUK20002 жыл бұрын
To keep warm long term in my car. I removed the door panels and got in between the gaps and put in sound undulation and closed cell foam to help keep the heat in
@WindsongPodcast8 ай бұрын
Can you explain exactly how you did that please?
@giselle30132 жыл бұрын
Morts you need a Jackery recharge as driving is much safer than gas. Run a heated blanket or small heater = No fumes
@mortdog2 жыл бұрын
Hi Giselle. Burning gas doesn't emit fumes and is perfectly safe if you keep it well ventilated. The only additional risk over an electric blanket is a fuel leak or me somehow rolling on top of it and setting myself on fire which I'm confident won't happen with this setup. An electric heater or blanket would also consume so much power from the battery I'd probably only get one or maybe two nights per charge, whereas I can keep enough gas in the car to keep me warm for several nights so I can remain off grid much longer. Finally, my gas heater is also a cooking stove... it's important that things have more than one function when living in a small car... a heater or blanket is a lot of space for only a few uses per year... you've got to look at the bigger picture here Giselle but thanks for watching and for the suggestions!
@LenZenGeR2 жыл бұрын
@@mortdog Imagine rolling around while you sleep...sleeping bag lays on stove or maybe flame goes out. Thats a big problem. Get alarms for that please!
@lamoinette232 жыл бұрын
i also don't like the open flames in the car.. imagine it catching fire. 😔 and the very least find a nonflammable substrate for the stoves to rest on. a stone or metal sheet pan. also, the dog jumped at you thinking you would play with her/him.
@noturningback20232 жыл бұрын
I use a Jackery in my Camry. I plug in a couple heated mattress pads at night to stay toasty. That way I'm not running my car for heat all night, and going broke on gas!
@African.Diaspora.InLondonUK2 жыл бұрын
From London Brixton UK. Wow! Snow is beautiful. Wear more layers. Hot water bottle + a pet dog or cat will keep u snug.
@escapingmonday25012 жыл бұрын
Looks cozy, but watching you move that lit stove around made me nervous.
@Jennifer-mv9pg2 жыл бұрын
Amazed by all you travellers videoing your journeys. Makes me feel like I am going along with you and I am definitely enjoying your experiences, and learning so many new things from the comfort of my home. Take care!
@norawaits5922 жыл бұрын
Yes 👏👏👏
@marklennox21512 жыл бұрын
You have a cozy setup. I tried making it through this winter in my Astro van in Connecticut. Temps got below zero (Fahrenheit) quite often and I was surviving well until I got Omicron in early February. I was too weak to continue and had to recover at my sister's cottage.
@michellephillips27132 жыл бұрын
O at 8:10! So beautiful! Hot water bottles help my friend believe me. Especially before you get under that blanket. New subscriber.
@redinabloogs84772 жыл бұрын
Hi the problem with ur heater is its building up carbon monoxide in ur car which is toxic and can/will kill you. You need to find a less fatal alternative. Tc 🙂
@troyoffroad2 жыл бұрын
I found your videos by accident, cool videos ! 😉 I showed one to my wife, we’ve both throughly been enjoying them since. Thank you 🙏
@paramaaf35812 жыл бұрын
Great vids. Saw your journey from France via eastern Europe trough turkey and Georgia. Very inspiring. Keep it up!
@glennarussell46822 жыл бұрын
🥶Looks so, so cold !! Sending warm thoughts your way.
@JP-gl2xp2 жыл бұрын
Awe bless you hope you are keeping warm and well. Can't believe your still living in your car but glad cos I am enjoying watching your adventures 😊
@theroxygirl7312 жыл бұрын
Pups not mad, he wants you to play!
@laureldell73772 жыл бұрын
I have heard that bubble wrap placed on your windows keeps them from getting like that. Someone tested the idea and it worked, they suggested large bubbles, not the small ones. Just passing it along. Also if you buy hand warmers, the 18 hours ones are great.
@dorawilliams46282 жыл бұрын
At least he is in his own car 🚗 I definitely wouldn't want to sleep in a shelter
@weeziepuff132 жыл бұрын
Your walk around the area was terrific! You have a good sense of curiosity.
@MrZerosphere2 жыл бұрын
What a BEAUTIFUL place. As someone who has never seen snow, that place is magical.
@jcbanbury2 жыл бұрын
Never seen snow? Wow!
@MrZerosphere2 жыл бұрын
@@jcbanbury Come to Darwin, Northern Territory Australia. It's a lesson if nothing else.
@Dstew57A2 жыл бұрын
The snow makes everything more beautiful snd quiet...loved this....I would buy a Jackery and a heated blanket...the initial investment will save you cash in the end so you dont have to use your gas.
@ZenWombs2 жыл бұрын
He wanted to play! Lol
@carolynmerritt71002 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! God bless you in all your endeavors.
@stephen9182 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Morts! I enjoyed seeing how you managed through that cold night. Really interesting to see the details of how you did it. Very well done! Keep warm! 🔥
@mortdog2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Stephen!
@rebeccashomespun6042 жыл бұрын
It looks beautiful in the snow ❄
@MussoOutdoors4x42 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you enjoying winter snow camping !!
@chrissmoot70382 жыл бұрын
Hand warmers that you shake, putting them inside a double layer of socks and mittens might be an option too. Camping stores should have them.
@MsRotorwings2 жыл бұрын
Or USB rechargeable hand warmers are even better.
@tenerifecats66522 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful little snowy town!
@mariekatherine52382 жыл бұрын
Use a lubricant like WD-40 on the rubber gaskets of your doors. They won’t freeze shut on you. Please get a CO2 detector.
@bobholmes652 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. I really enjoyed it so thank you.
@simplymejourney9982 жыл бұрын
The view is just beautiful.. keep warm
@VanessaMallia2 жыл бұрын
Dog was happy because you scratched his bootsie! He wanted to play some more!!😍😍
@williamlogan6592 жыл бұрын
I get a lot of great tips on camping in a car by watching your videos, the ceramic gauze on the gas stove is a good example. Perhaps you could do a video sometime on tricks and tips for car camping. I am enjoying your journey but you seem determined to take the hard road, living in a car in winter can't be easy.
@pdicko45732 жыл бұрын
Great video, but you really should think about winter tyres. Don't forget, you can use them all year round as well. I also had concerns for the stove/fumes carbon monoxide etc, but see you've addressed them already. Cheers mate, Phill
@kendrasmith66372 жыл бұрын
So glad you can eat and stay warm. God bless and keep you. New subscriber 😃
Brings back memories. First night you think everybody notices you. Haha. Looking around. I've used a wave 6 heater in an SUV to camp.
@avalondreaming14332 жыл бұрын
Watching this while drinking a hot cup of tea, snowed in for two days in Dallas Texas. Stay safe my friend.
@AndromedonThanks2 жыл бұрын
I’m subscribing. Your smile is so comforting.
@angelking58362 жыл бұрын
Wow! It's so beautiful there. Stay well and safe.
@123blunsford2 жыл бұрын
Good for you!! Nice and warm and dry!
@woollymangina652 жыл бұрын
You captured some amazingly beautiful footage 👌
@chanceharrington33382 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing and ALWAYS STAY SAFE
@Su7ud Жыл бұрын
I often watch this new vantour which is funny. I hope you are always healthy, friend😂
@jacquelinejunor99942 жыл бұрын
You have a lovely calming voice 🙂
@CoffeeCrazy2 жыл бұрын
The snow is so beautiful
@mariacullati23712 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous place, you are a brave guy
@seeleygirl61782 жыл бұрын
Beautiful town. Looks like the past.
@RenegadeRickJames2 жыл бұрын
Another car dweller! Sweet video. Nice to see others doing this
@user-qp6vg9ho8u Жыл бұрын
Love your calm positive attitude. V inspiring
@MrWaterbugdesign2 жыл бұрын
If anyone wonders how much fun this is you can try it out by sitting in your car in your driveway. Condensation is a treat.
@kandacepatterson79652 жыл бұрын
😹
@concernedamerican69612 жыл бұрын
No way would this work anyway. The first inconvenience you experience will send you inside to your comforts. 😊
@vanscran16722 жыл бұрын
Perhaps a diesel heater would be the safest and cheap to run, I'm going to fit one as soon as it arrives fab vid anyway. 😊🤔😃👍
@metoon30922 жыл бұрын
stunning view
@Martino01212 жыл бұрын
Hi Morts, love your vids, and I know you get asked the same questions all the time-but would you ever do a q&a just on the things like budget, plans,tips, things you’d do differently, things you’ve learnt etc.? I know I’d be interested in how you ended up in a car in Georgia at Christmas 😀😀 All the best mate, stay safe ✌️☘️
@mortdog2 жыл бұрын
yes at some point, thanks for watching!
@chairlesnicol6722 жыл бұрын
@@mortdog where were u mort ?
@jugurthanumidian47382 жыл бұрын
A Real men.
@marlenejohnson54612 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery
@damonbrace82522 жыл бұрын
I went through it for 4 .5 years!!!... With a job!!!.... I think back...and I can't believe I did it!!!
@jannah42882 жыл бұрын
So pretty yet so cold. You really are a minimalist, as far as warming comforts. I would think that using a fleece blanket inside your sleeping bag would make you warmer, rather than having that cold material against you. Do you ever start your car to warm up ever so often through the night? Stay safe!
@George-wx9dj2 жыл бұрын
You should watch some of those Japanese videos where their camping in their little minivans in the mountains in deep snow. You will learn some of there tricks . They have some fantastic gadgets. I watch three different ones.
@traceyandgbabiessigning87172 жыл бұрын
What are they called please.
@George-wx9dj2 жыл бұрын
@@traceyandgbabiessigning8717 K-Camper Coupy , Small Base Camp , Van Trip Life
@BK-Best2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful town. Would be especially nice if you let us know where you are so we can mark it as a place we'd want to visit sometime.
@treygraphy80502 жыл бұрын
I moved into my car last year (forced to not by choice) in June, an to this current date. I've some how survives through 100 + F weather to our fores fires all through winter now from 14 F
@kristenherndon82502 жыл бұрын
That is like a winter wonderland! I live in South Carolina. It’s consider cold here if it’s in the 50’s F. Enjoyed your video!
@rvingkeepitrolling87972 жыл бұрын
I live in NC your right.
@bensutherland68712 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful area
@Denise-Ann2 жыл бұрын
You are a brave guy. I would be terrified. As a parent I have to ask you what your family thinks of this. I would insist relatives in this situation stay with me.
@mikejobs33322 жыл бұрын
Good video keep them coming 😀 👌
@clausbohm98072 жыл бұрын
Wow, I thought you were in the state of Georgia ... but they don't get snow there ha ha ha! man that is beautiful. Snow is your insulator and your privacy curtain.
@cindyrolle64762 жыл бұрын
So many homeless in America are doing this without the joy you have. Praying those that are truly homeless will get the help they need.
@jessicaarverne11812 жыл бұрын
Rally relaxing video.
@waynegriffith1902 жыл бұрын
You want to get a diesel heater to keep warm don't use gas dangerous to your health
@noturningback20232 жыл бұрын
I have a Jackery in my Camry, and plug a couple mattress pads in during the night. I keep warm, and don't have to idle my car all night to get heat. Just don't accidentally leave your Jackery plugged in all night as I did -- and woke up with a dead battery! I also have custom made WeatherTech shades up on all my windows.
@lodersracing2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos!
@jizzythefroggy11082 жыл бұрын
Hope you have All-Terrain tires. I use a big lithium power pack and a small electric 12v DC blanket. It's important to heat yourself up internally with hot liquids.
@peterpiper487 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful dog! I'm a dog owner myself. Best creatures on the planet in my opinion.
@brandyyellow2 жыл бұрын
Good Job, you got this down , keep sharing
@Katiedid19752 жыл бұрын
Beautiful videography. Stay safe.
@GoTerry2 жыл бұрын
The view from that bridge.... wow I've always been more of a dog person, but cats like me too