Tips on living out of your car?
OK, so far my car/camper conversion includes:
Removing passenger seat/rear fold-down seats for room.
Using Velcro to attach a blackout curtain for privacy and darkness on those nights spent in a parking lot.
Possibly buying a deep-cycle battery to run laptop, electronics, heater/fan while car isn’t running.
Cooler for beverages.
Laptop+wi-fi hotspots for Internet and entertainment.
Can opener and Titanium Spork.
Futon matress, pillow, sleeping bag for comfortable living.
Using truck stops, fitness clubs, college dorms to shower.
bike rack for bike, my alt source of transportation.
Power invertor, electric pot for food.
What are some other things I can do for my car, or to support myself for an extended vacation?
3 Responses
stony6662001
29 Mar 2010
Steve in NC
29 Mar 2010
You’ve got a good list going. My ideas:
1. Portable TV/DVD player – you can get a small on really cheap. No reason not to be able to catch a show or movie.
2. Baseball bat or club: self explanatory. You never know! Don’t carry a gun though unless you have a permit!
3. Make sure you have a good lock on your bike rack.
4. A small 12v light or lantern for reading, etc. at night.
5. Cell phone – especially in case of emergency
That’s all I can think of – good luck! I hope it’s temporary
Star25
29 Mar 2010
What about getting a port a potty for when you have to go to the bathroom, if you plan on living for a long time in your car. I don’t know of anything else because I could never imagine living in a car. Good luck 
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When i slept in the back of my explorer i found that where i stopped i almost always found the ground was unlevel, it was extremely hard to sleep on a slant. If i were to sleep in my truck again i would have brought a level and a few various sizes of wood to level the truck and make it more comfortable.