TRAVEL 101: HOW TO MOVE INTO YOUR CAR + PURCHASES YOU SHOULD MAKE | Katie Carney

[@poohage9034]

Thank you so much, Katie, for this series!!! I’m about two years or less away from retirement (just turned 65), and after watching you for years, I know I want to travel like you did, and I definitely WILL!! You are a godsend, Katie! 😘 I will absorb everything in this series, and I can’t wait to get out on the road. For the first time in my life, I’ll both have financial security AND time, and I’m ready. I love you, Katie!!!

[@eleannaangeleek3353]

All of my anxiety about losing my apartment just went away if worse comes to worse I can live in my car and not have to worry about roommates ever again thank you!

[@pulsey2001]

OMG - Just come in time. I’m sleeping in my car for the 1st time tomorrow 😁

[@kyaniteaura]

Congrats ! Thats amazing

[@terrynewell8968]

I would also get a inflatable solar light. U leave it on the dash during the day and it will give u light most of the night. 😎

[@bornintheusa1644]

Yup i love mine! Plus the flashlight!

[@jessicah3450]

What brand do you get? I was wanting to buy those kinds of things for my car, but then I read people that live in hot climates like me have trouble with the plastic melting or the thing overheating when it's on the dash.

[@terrynewell8968]

LuminAID it's square, you can even get the kind that charges your phone. U just have to keep an eye on it.

[@davidroberts5577]

Since the day I discovered your channel, I have felt blessed and enjoy your videos. I've been living in my vehicle for 3 years now. I appreciate your spirit and your heartfelt advise. You rock young lady, may your journey be blessed with happiness and peace within 🕉️

[@katiecarney]

❤️❤️❤️

[@davidroberts5577]

Namaste Katie 🙏

[@cameronc3586]

Having some sort of portable power like a goal zero with the ability to recharge it with a solar panel is also really nice. I've been living out of my toyota tacoma the past 4 months!!

[@Parkitloveit]

I also have a goal zero and I hope I can get a solar panel. I just wrote an email to the company because Europe appears to have given up their only dealer.

[@myutube5882]

Just want to add a word of caution about using flip flops for shower shoes because they can be very slick. Also, the part that goes between your toes can come out of the sole. Water shoes are better, I think, because they have treaded soles. The rest of the shoe is mesh. They sell them at Walmart and Target in the summer.

[@daraben-judah9999]

My lease ended last month and decided to move into my car by choice since I'm working remotely and wanted to travel (safely.) I have a few things in storage at my mom's house, but otherwise everything I need on day-to-day is in my Mazda CX-5, including my 60 lb dog, Ollie. We have stayed with family/friends some, but we've slept in my car for many, many nights already in several different states. I learned a lot from watching your videos but continue to learn more about what I do/don't need, best places to sleep, how to keep me (and more importantly my dog) cool at night, etc. Having a large dog definitely adds a whole extra element to EVERYTHING, but it also makes me feel safer in general so that's a bonus. :) Going to add a few more things to my Amazon cart from your recs! Thanks!

[@domainnameguy]

Ive lived in my car for nearly 2 years I chose not to have a cooking stove because i dont cook so it was not necessary as i used to buy a coffee when using toilet facilities etc which is more expensive than having a stove etc but its lifestyle choices etc everyone is different I didnt have solar although would have if i live in a xar again A collapsible toilet would be advisable as would a big plastic tub with an air tight lid on it etc A 12v shower that costs about £20 for remote off grid showers etc Plus a couple of the big 5 litre water containers you see in supermarkets which only cost about £2 ish for 5 lites of water etc Plus make sure you get good reflectics eg covers for your windows to give you privacy when parked up Make sure you have a full service on your car and that your car has passed a 12 month inspection of roadworthiness and pay your years car insurance and roadfund for the year ahead in full and not by installments purely because if you struggle to find enough work on the road you wont want monthly insurance payments or vehicle expenses you cannot afford to pay because you didnt earn enough that mibth to pay for them etc Make sure you can extend your legs fully in your driving seat etc and that your driving seat is comfy enough to sleep in so if you are 6ft tall etc youll need at least a mid to large hatchback saloon so you can extend your legs fully in tge srivers seat to prevent you from getting cramp etc if legs bent for too many hours in car etc Make sure you devise a way of being able to sleep in a car when temperatures are below freezing which duribg the yeae they will be and that you can cope with that etc I did sleep in a car when the temperatures went below zero with no heating and tgere is a way of doing that Make sure you have either a credit card or debit card with at least £1500 available on it just incase of any unexpected vehicle expense etc And becone a domain name investor And A day trader Which are two ootential remote jobs you can do from your car or a coffee shop etc I did vlog my life living in my car which you can see on my other youtube channel Numberplate guy Hope these tips help those planning on living in a car

[@sueholt4266]

Weather Tech makes window sun shades that fit your car windows exactly ... not that expensive considering you would use them every night. They are black on one side and reflective on the other side. You give them the make, model and year of your car. They fit your windows exactly, well made, and very light weight too. Go in your windows fast. I think they would also help cut down on heat or cold, too. When I put them on my car and get inside ... it feels very cozy. I think I paid $148. for the whole set. From an outsider, it would look like your just using sun shades to protect the entire car, and they might not realize your actually living/sleeping in the car. Even during the day, if you wanted to work in your car ... I think you’d be more comfortable especially when it’s hot.

[@karipiazza706]

I just loved this video, I’m thinking of traveling to my brothers from California to Arizona. And instead of motels I will be taking my time and living in car. I had to live in my car when my daughter got in car wreck and I couldn’t be by her side in hospital ( that was out of town) because her father was by her side. She felt safer with dad by her side. I understood. So they only allowed one parent to be in her room. I couldn’t afford the motels so the car was my space. So I think I could travel again in my car. I’m older now but I’m going to try. Thankyou young lady ♥️this is lady from California 😘✌🏼

[@GrantTravels23]

CA is not very car living friendly. AZ doesn't care. I would recommend a van that you can seal yourself away in, park on a public street (walk thw block to make sure signage is legal) and just don't answer a knock on the door.

[@karipiazza706]

@@GrantTravels23 😊

[@kevmodee1866]

I'm getting ready to begin my life living out of my car full time, and I'm finding your recommendations very helpful. I don't want to overspend but have just the essentials and this was awesome. Thank you so much!

[@katiecarney]

I hope you have a great experience with it!!! ❤️

[@kevmodee1866]

@@katiecarney Thank you!

[@GP-tt2te]

The main issue for me would be showering. I feel gross when I don't shower before bed every night so going days and days without showering would be really hard to get used to especially during summer or warmer days. Also intestinal "emergencies" would definitely be a concern and having to use public restrooms all the time would probably be tough for clean freaks/germaphobes.

[@GrantTravels23]

It has actually been proven that you are doing yourself more harm by showering every night. You body produces its sweat and oil for a reason. You can always get a gym membership, or baby wipes to stay clean. Some travel centers and beaches have free showers.

[@jessicah3450]

Yeah she used Planet Fitness for showers and truck stop bathrooms. I picked up the worst fungal infection from a public shower even though I was wearing shower shoes. I don't think I could turn my "germophobe switch" completely off. But since many gyms are closed during this pandemic, I have seen another car dweller who takes sponge baths and fills jugs with water to take roadside showers, but it's dangerous. There are these camp showers that are pretty much a fancy bag with a spout on the bottom that hold 5 gallons of water, so you use that, and use your car as kind of a barrier for privacy.

[@audreyscott6918]

Katie I just wanted to say that I love watching tour videos! I love watching them because you have a nice personality but I love your fashion!! Your makeup and your hair is always so lovely and your glasses and jewelry are so awesome!

[@G.Photogirl]

My wife and I are thinking about getting a sprinter van and travelling in it sometime in the future. Tips are welcome!

[@bw0545]

That was a great video but one thing- spraying pepper spray (or bear spray) in a confined area like a car will affect you and any attacker. They are meant for outside or larger indoor spaces.

[@Parkitloveit]

I also don’t have one in the car. Mainly because I think getting up frightened in the middle of the night would make me spray it into my own eyes instead of those of the intruder.

[@swashfrogsailor]

Pepper spray gel avoids the problem of fog.

[@allisonsherman7231]

Carbon monoxide detector:). I have been in my minivan since New Years. Not really traveling. Working Instacart in the town that I have been in for 19 years.

[@kathymaske8997]

Great tips! Im moving across the country next summer, and that Planet Fitness showering would be a good idea to save money instead of paying for a motel for how ever many nights that I may need one.

[@catherinecreamer71]

Every one needs a portable car battery charger whether they travel or not. Some small ones can charge phones also & can be charged in the car USB port.

[@amstergal]

great idea, port. car battery charger!

[@iluvmybangs]

I’m currently in the transitioning phase. Trying to sell my apartment furniture by posting it in several places. Seems like everyone on fb marketplace just likes to waste my time. Not one has been sold 😓

[@iluvmybangs]

@my CBD life Yessss! So frustrating.

[@TallFrenchy]

How you doing 11 months later

[@ckendall9955]

One important thing g I recommend that you buy is an emergency car escape tool. If you have a wreck and need to get out of the car quickly, you will be able to cut your seatbelt and break the window to escape. I'm buying them for my kids and all of our cars. Tfs

[@ossotaylor4660]

Most car headrests slide off for the use of breaking windows with the metal adjusters for escaping a car or truck and in case of flooding or a wreck.

[@amstergal]

Very interesting Katie and well organized, don't lose that list! 😉 I see some good comments too .... like... the portable car battery charger. I've been watching you for quite awhile and I thought this topic could be repetitive, but it's not. Feels fresh, like you! Helpful and interesting series; looking forward to the next one... 😊 💖

[@TheINFP_Diary]

dried fruit is a great snack and it's so good for you!

[@olganazario4247]

Love your videos. I regret not learning how to drive because I would have certainly tried what you are doing several times starting with weekends. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@yogired1518]

I would not have thought of half these things if it weren't for your videos. I'd be the dummy with no first aid kit but 20 books I'll never read. Haha!

[@VibrantPeace]

Planet Fitness in my area showers are closed due to COVID 🥴🥴. I lived in my car for a year and 3 months and I’m moving back into my car next year I’m super excited and you are so right the first time I had so much stuff and I was like why do I even have all this stuff in here and I don’t use it but as tome went by I noticed I started keeping less and less in my car and putting it in my storage.

[@pinklilac7]

Because of you I am now obsessed with these tuna packets! And I am not even in the car. I just love them because they are such a simple easy lunch.

[@katiecarney]

Right??? So easy and yummy!!!

[@pinklilac7]

@@katiecarney Tuna Creations Ranch is the best!

[@LladeeAnnasJurnee]

You should get a van and convert it I think you will like it

[@swashfrogsailor]

I think she’s got it dialed in.

[@ma1539ry]

Katie can you talk about how and where you use a bathroom, (middle of the night kind of thing)

[@SandraNelson063]

Go have a look at the CheapRVLiving.com site. There is a lot of info on how to live in a car, including how to deal with "going" in a vehicle. There ARE ways. Small, portable, collapsible things.

[@jc10907Sealy]

Look at Luggable Loo fill trash bag with kitty litter. Fits on floor behind passenger seat.

[@jessicah3450]

She usually stayed at truck stops which have 24 hour bathrooms.

[@TallFrenchy]

Mini shovels dig a whole

[@lewisinhk]

Keep a square pillow in your back seat, it makes sleeping/napping/snoozing more comfortable when you lay back the seat also push back the seat as far as it will go for more leg room - great tips here w/ the wipees hanging on the seat, pins on the roof and spray bottle fan - thanks Katie! Subscriber and fan!

[@kellysadezwicz2430]

Did you grow up in OL?

[@lewisinhk]

kelly peters nope, in CA

[@davidmeroth2405]

Having a battery powered or solar powered watch as a backup to your phone could be important. Some have a compass which can be helpful if you are hiking or camping where there is limited or spotty cellular service. Redundancy in general is a good idea. Experience is the best teacher and you often don’t know or can’t forsee what could happen until it does happen. Things like pens and paper and stamps,even a stray binder clip,can all be useful. Another great collection of knowledge..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁

[@pascalejacquelinepetit5131]

Great video and awesome summary of previous necessities and comforts. Most helpful, and always great to hear Katie's bubbly personality. Looking forward to the next videos in this series. Much appreciated Katie.

[@rebeccaswilling1771]

This series is awesome, enjoying it all

[@shaefindley5025]

I would like a video of makeup and skin care. I know you did one and I loved it.

[@vagabondtravels4307]

Its always fun watching your videos

[@SuperMomMac]

The Travel Series is so helpful and informative! Do you have a food tray?

[@katiecarney]

Yes! I just forgot to mention it in the video, but I did link it in my amazon recommended!

[@jesusalonsovargas4095]

I'm about to start living in my Truck and found your video very informational thank you for sharing alot of the things you where saying i thought were common sense and I thought it was cool that you thought so too. I was a Ex EMT-Basic than became a caregiver after my father when he became ill which is what I was gonna add adult wipes are better than baby wipes for cleaning a bit more price but worth it. Honestly i'm a little nervous about my new life style, But Jesus Christ has gotten me through so much more which is why I know he will get me through this as well! I love the fact your a believer too!!

[@sweetheart1023]

Your hair looks fabulous 💕💕

[@meganjones5858]

So tempted to do this but may be harder in the UK don't think we can just sleep in a tesco x

[@bornintheusa1644]

Katie, how do you receive mail on the road? Amazon for example?

[@jessicah3450]

I think she used PO boxes or she had them sent to friends' houses.

[@GrantTravels23]

I rigged up a direct dc power off the van battery so that I had power whether or not the van was on. Then I have a 5 gallon trash bucket/emergency toilet and a bunji cord to hang my clothes on. Then I have a bed. I also recommend 3 phones or a tablet. Phones even when they do not have active cell service, can still call 911 if necessary. So I always carry an old phone and keep it charged. A battery jumper would also be a good thing to have.

[@tupelomiss8315]

Hey Katie.your so on form today.great video.Camping stove.very necessary would you say .for hot tea.& Hot water bottles.soup etc. I had a great reply from Dad Ed yesterday.excellent.i love his lemon shirts. 👩🏼🇺🇸🇬🇧🍔

[@lisaandmandiontheroad8504]

Katie I absolutely love your videos. I have t watched KZbin lately but I popped on to see you and your wonderful show because I missed you. I have to ask what did you do to your eyebrows? They look better thinner than they are now. The bigger eyebrows take away from your amazing smile.

[@jillanehogard5896]

I like your steering wheel desk

[@joellyv8820]

As for storage units to keep extra stuff in you want to keep...has anyone found one that’s under $60/month for the smallest size? Why are they so expensive??!

[@inezbenitez4863]

Thank you for all your info!! Love it!!

[@nicholastomcheck4392]

I live in a big truck always on the go.

[@nikiforsman1679]

Love this series!

[@rette9932]

Have you checked out the little square battery operated portable air conditioners?

[@sussiesutton]

Katie--- can you put the info on your power inverter for your lap top? I have a 2011 Chrysler 300 and I would like get one for my car.

[@rette9932]

All really helpful ideas.

[@GenerationX3333]

Love you Katie

[@michelleocampo3708]

Katie cute girl!! Thanks for your video's very informative and you have the best personality ever!! May God bless you with Health, Happiness and Protection always

[@Clarinda1963]

That was very informative..thank u for sharing..❤

[@tomvarnadoe9270]

Yep. 👍 Ty not easy..

[@shawngraham8925]

Hi Katie! I didn’t see the blue tooth thing you were talking about. Where’s the link?

[@neveradmitdefeat5751]

How do you order stuff from amazon if you live in a car?

[@katiecarney]

Amazon has “Amazon lockers” at certain locations (like outside some Whole Foods, for example) that you have the option to ship to!

[@vgrapes]

There are some items that are too big for the lockers (I bought rain guards for my car windows and the box was too long for the lockers) so in those cases having a P.O. Box or using a friends address helps

[@vgrapes]

I’ve had bad luck with the car air mattress. Gone through two now in the last couple months. Don’t know what I’m doing wrong but the inside seems burst which makes it very uncomfortable to lay on

[@domainnameguy]

Living in a car is as simple or as complicated as a person makes it

[@TheINFP_Diary]

Go camando ladies, i only wear underwear when it's my time of the month, I still bring more than enough underwear but not needing to wear it everyday is so freeing

[@dianeaube4938]

I am wondering how do you manage with covid ?

[@pandaprophetable]

She’s been living in an apt since covid started

[@unapologeticallyme7664]

Gosh you're so pretty! 💖

[@katiecarney]

Thank you, love!

[@unapologeticallyme7664]

@@katiecarney 🌹

[@formandy22]

planet fitness is still closed in my area because of the pandemic

[@FunLovingGreek22]

❤️❤️❤️

[@roxannareneerantz638]

Katie, you are looking absolutely gorgeous!

[@ossotaylor4660]

what scares me more than a bear would be humans. I would never travel without a gun be sure to get your permit. ( a 38 is perfect for women )

[@johngrober6244]

😃🥇❤️👍🏻✅🙏🏻stay safe 👍🏻

[@phylisstrainer8693]

You look very pretty. 🙏

[@taxman4072]

I watch this at 0.25x speed

[@deee1776]

What car do you have?

[@jessicah3450]

Toyota Yaris

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Do you wonder if some day you will end up like the bag lady , living in a old car barely legal 🤔.

[@cherrysIushie]

I can’t afford to live in an apt, and I’m not financially stable enough to even get a car. I wouldn’t be making money every week or 2 weeks to pay for gas, maintenance, all the essentials. I don’t want a job because that’s not fit for ME. I want to travel around the US and then travel out of the country. I don’t know where to start

[@JohnRocker340]

Are you hitting the road again?

[@albertodelarosa7479]

First of all l think that you have to be very brave to do that...... there are many things that you have to take into consideration .... Second of all you have to have that passion in your heart to travel ... you have to have the need to deal with your mental strength

[@NicksHEAT1995]

she is cute in this video. cute in every video as a matter of fact.

[@sayjaibao01188]

How is Katie handling the Pandemic?

[@vgrapes]

She’s currently renting a room at her friends apartment

[@sayjaibao01188]

@@vgrapes thank u

[@patriciabaxter7505]

Dry shampoo or powder of any kind will eventually cause hair loss.

[@Pixcess11]

Do you sleep in your clothes, or do you change into pajamas?