Jackery Power Bank www.harborfreight.com/400-watt-peak-output-explorer-290wh-portable-power-station-58211.html Togo Power Bank www.amazon.com/Togo-POWER-Portable-62500mAh-Generator/dp/B0BQ6H5895/ref=asc_df_B0BQ6H5895/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=642166096550&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1260110080548948011&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018162&hvtargid=pla-1949755448612&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlp_6gZSo_wIVFRx9Ch0ioALjEAQYASABEgLQJ_D_BwE&th=1 Solar Power Bank www.amazon.com/36000mAh-Wireless-Waterproof-Portable-Flashlight/dp/B09NQ1QDHM/ref=asc_df_B09NQ1QDHM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=563823052931&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15240580871404613859&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018162&hvtargid=pla-1599305584492&th=1 WeatherTech Window Covers www.weathertech.com/sunshade/?campaignid=88642333&adgroupid=4055053573&adid=343482783558&gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImdWjyJSo_wIVNgStBh2pbAmZEAAYASAAEgLtuPD_BwE Car Window Screens 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www.nilight.com/products/nilight-42inch-curved-240w-spot-flood-combo-light-bar-2-years-warranty?variant=15364835573863¤cy=USD&gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInomOwJio_wIVURatBh1t5APUEAQYASABEgLwm_D_BwE Rear Light Bar www.nilight.com/products/nilight-zh409-20-inch-420w-triple-row-flood-spot-combo-42000lm-led-light-bar-with-heavy-duty-off-road-wiring-harness-2-years-warranty?variant=39759945367734¤cy=USD&gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImN_0zZio_wIVmhutBh2gsAymEAQYASABEgKNI_D_BwE USB Fan www.amazon.com/Gaiatop-Powerful-Portable-Personal-Adjustment/dp/B09LQN6815/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2WGAM1LU10QYM&keywords=usb+fan&qid=1685833014&sprefix=usb+fan%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-3 Plug in Fan www.amazon.com/CZHV9B-180-Degree-Adjustable-Construction-Convenient/dp/B001MEK8R8/ref=sr_1_19?crid=39VVU212G3ULC&keywords=circle+fan&qid=1685833041&sprefix=circle+fan%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-19 500W Heater 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@onlyinparadise4613

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@chrisftp1312

Ай бұрын

Thankyou!!!

@maxxpirk

11 күн бұрын

How do you power the fridge when the car is not running? And recharge all those chargeables? All the power banks mostly but all the other things.

I lived in my car for four months while transitioning and top 4 must have are 1. Gym membership 2. Plenty of data plan 3. Window tint 4. Mailing address

@kaohsiung99

16 күн бұрын

Free wi-fi at McDonald's is good...

@larklhei1158

8 күн бұрын

Gym has its own soap and shampoo? Aint it emberassing to go gym just to shower

@noseefood1943

8 күн бұрын

@@larklhei1158 not only to shower I used to work out too

@klausthegoldfish225

7 күн бұрын

​@@larklhei1158It's way better than bathing in a sink at the gas station or at the park. Gym membership on go! Lol

@NanaAmySpectreSeeker1111

5 күн бұрын

Don't need PF as I can shower at family's most of the time. ❤ Got everything else.

I would suggest you get a battery powered carbon monoxide detector. Also a heated blanket will drastically cut down on your heating power usage. Remember - unless you have a dog, you only need to heat yourself, not the entire vehicle.

@johnswanson3741

10 күн бұрын

Heated blanket, for girls only! Lol Dumbest thing I can think of having!

I have to say, I never realized how common it is for people to live in their cars until I started doing it myself. I never noticed it before because people were good at being stealth. Now that I sleep on public lots and pay attention to my surroundings, I see invisible people everywhere 😆

@lonestarlaurel

3 ай бұрын

Your comment stirred up some ole memories. As a single woman in a city I found myself unexpectedly out of work and consequently, no place to live. TWICE 😱 So I used my sedan once, single cab p/up second (and worst lol). Daytimes in nearly every large parking lot with any shade trees I began to recognize I wasn’t alone. Lots of others also had no place to go. Overnights were particularly challenging. It was the 90’s. I had no money, no gear, no skills and no Google or Y/T either. ‘Nomad’ wasn’t a word way back then. Now I remember, there were actually so many ppl around in my sitn but I didn’t see it until right now. Now some still do it by necessity, but many do it by for adventuring, and because we love it. Who knew!

@lamthaotran19

2 ай бұрын

@@lonestarlaurel Thanks for the nice story stranger!

@lawrencedavidson6195

2 ай бұрын

@@lonestarlaurel Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Jamaica.

@cuocsongocanadien9280

2 ай бұрын

are you seeing ghosts at nights? scary

@ZEROmg13

Ай бұрын

"Stop looking at me. I don't like people looking at me like that"...........Cole

Thank you, living full-time has opened our eyes to how many people live out of the cars! Rents are insanely high!

@RavRoving

11 ай бұрын

I think that car living is perceived kind of harshly by the general population. There seems to be sort of an underlying negative connotation to it, when it reality it’s just an innovative, alternative way to live. For some it’s by necessity and for others it could just be a preference. Either way I feel like it’s hard for people to grasp who dont have an interest in or are actively doing it

@iamfaithfullyhis

11 ай бұрын

Agree! We are budget minded! Sadly tho there are homeless in their cars with tents in the coldest wettest time of year & it can't be comfortable for them. I have made meals for them.

@shane5385

10 ай бұрын

i move out the end of this month. I just game myself a 18,000 a year raise lol

@RavRoving

10 ай бұрын

Most people dont think about this aspect! Congrats man

My 2024 plan as I can’t afford rent and bills 😂😂

@varminthunter7781

2 ай бұрын

Same here

@RavRoving

2 ай бұрын

You got this!

@kriskabin

Ай бұрын

* Live on wheels & keep working, the $ will pile up quick! ( Especially if you're good about saving, have minimal bills & zero debt. It's a GOOD LIFE!) 👍

@SirNova2o9

Ай бұрын

Me too bro.

@journey9967

18 күн бұрын

The only way to survive America

Suggestion: get a USB AA & AAA battery charger, then load it with EverReady rechargeable batts and stop buying batts for your lights, etc. Also, you can take your smaller batt back up into the library with you when you use the computer, and you can get a free charge on it. There are other spots to do this, as well

Congratulations on getting straight to the point-😮-a YoutTube video rarity. A suggestion for a sleeping platform: 3 or 4 heavy duty 27 gallon totes as the platform with a cot mattress on top which makes the best use of available space. Keep your vehicle as stealthy as possible with it not looking like a truck on the Beverly Hillbillies. My goal for my van is for it to look like a soccer mom van. But too much stuff hanging off your vehicle is not a good look.

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Thats some good advice. Check out my latest video and let me know what you think of my simplistic redesign

I've been living "van life" for over 8 years now. A way to sleep comfortably and a pea bottle is the minimal i can have and stay sane.

@lockandloadlikehell

2 ай бұрын

wb a baked beans bottle ?

@acaciacook

2 ай бұрын

​@@lockandloadlikehell ehehehe

You should get a cb radio to get traffic alerts. And maybe handheld police scanner for emergency alerts to. I have some of the stuff you recommended. Ive driven semi truck for 17 years. We can relate to you from being on the road alot. Dont forget little 12 volt air compressor . You probably got first aid kit. Tools, duct tape, extra coolant, oil, washer fluid. Most truckers stock up on all fluids and fuses .

@RavRoving

Жыл бұрын

I have definitely been thinking about the radio and police scanner!

@kenc7276

Жыл бұрын

youtube.com/@FarpointFarms

You don't understand how this is needed. I'v been looking for something like this. I'm thinking about doing van life. Please keep these coming.

@censoredeveryday3320

3 ай бұрын

As someone who is now living in a van NOT by choice... don't do it unless you need to. It's not a fun way way to live. I am miserable

@simpleme5719

3 ай бұрын

@@censoredeveryday3320 It's now a must.

@kriskabin

Ай бұрын

15yr nomad here (by thoughtful CHOICE.) Living on the road can be a great life. It can save you a lot of $ and it's good for the planet.

@IraFuse_422

Ай бұрын

Try to split the cost of rent between a couple friends or family. Most people WILL be happier in a shared living arrangement than solo car/van camping. My guarantee's: You will be hassled by the police (regardless of race/age); You will need to find ways to spend your free time (online, in nature, with friends/family, volunteering, etc); You will need to plan for your climate (staying warm or cool) because running the vehicle for extended periods isn't feasible.

@NanaAmySpectreSeeker1111

5 күн бұрын

I'm 64, came into a little money, bought my Transit Connect for an "emergency" home. ❤ S.S. makes planning for emergency necessary.

Well organized and presented.

@RavRoving

23 күн бұрын

Appreciate that

Nice moves with the storage, especially. I went 500 days of Canadian winter-twice-in a chevy HHR with a tip for your electrical. Instead of LED lighting all the time, have an old school 100W .light bulb and a cast Iron frying pan. Not as efficient as LED but with your air circulation, thr light bulb in the fry pan will keep you warm for nothing, practically, with the up side of having a warm fry pan in the coffee for breakfast. The cast iron protects the bulb nicely.

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

Nice! I've never heard of that method. Great info

Good video, an important item I always have in my backpack and in my car to keep me warm is a $3 emergency blanket. They're flimsy they make a lot of noise, but they can keep you very warm if tucked slightly under your sleeping bag and around you. They do cause some condensation but not enough to get you wet, I used one at 8200 ft in October in a tent. I had to unzip my sleeping bag I got so warm and before I used it I was freezing I couldn't sleep.

@kriskabin

Ай бұрын

A twin-sized down comforter is cheap from Amazon & is great for cold weather car living.

I really enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Loved how you took your time and explained each item without racing through it and talking so fast you couldn't understand

Dang son...you covered all the bases. You managed to pack three years of my vanlife experience into one well organized video. 👍👍👍 One suggestion for the screen (roll of screen from Home Depot and small round magnets from Amazon to attach the cut screen to the frame of the windows).

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

Appreciate that brother!

Would add a hidden gps somewhere in the vehicle, a hidden safe, a small 12v electric pad or something, a small carry bag with cell phone battery and cable, water filter, small rain cover, a snack, small first aid kit to carry with you. Of course you have your cell phone, gps app with you. A darker bed cover for a bit more stealth. Good luck and thanks for the information

Holy god, 140$ for a window cover. Just get some cardboard and glue some aluminum foil on one side.

@stevec3872

Ай бұрын

I've tried making my own and would buy some pre-made shades for my vehicle in a heartbeat if I was to do full-time van life.

Excellent ideas and advice. I don't live in my car but practically do cause have two jobs. Sometimes even nap or change between jobs out of my car when I don't have time to go home. These ideas will come in handy. Thanks for sharing

As a former vanlifer, this is a practical and informative video. Thx4sharing :)

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

Love the sticker collection!!!

@RavRoving

15 күн бұрын

Appreciate that!

VERY helpful video. Iespecially appreciate you adding the links for everything since many people never do!

15yr nomad list for newbies: 1. A super reliable vehicle--> Toyota or Honda 2. Replace the car's starter battery with a deep cycle AGM quality battery; especially for serious off roaders! Buy a Noco battery jumper. 3. Mini 12volt air compressor with extention cable. Tire plug kit. 4. Tool bag 5. Soft-sided bags for storage. Not space hogging plastic drawers. Bags can be stuffed into the tight crevasses of a small vehicle. Pillow cases work well. 6. Anker battery pack(s). (I hardly use my Jackery, just my little $35 Anker has been enough for my minimal power needs. **Be a minimalist, don't have a lot of electronic gadgets! *LESS IS MORE! 7. Bear &/or wasp spray. Just having it will make you feel more secure, which is a comfort to most ppl who live on wheels. The panic alarm on your key phob is another varmint deterrent. LED powerful flashlight too; it's good for blinding ppl, among other things. 8. Knobby pickup truck floor mats. These are the poor man's "recovery boards" if you get stuck, just shove them in front of ur tires. * These are a duel-use item. Have as many things as possible that serve for more than just one function. 9. Spray bottle, paper towels & bandanas. Don't have a sink or wash basin in your rig, it wastes space & water! Eat right out of your cook pot & immediately spray it with h20 & vinegar, then wipe when done. * Backpacker's gear for cookware. Titanium fork, spoon & pot. A regular 8" pan for cooking eggs. MSR dromedary bags for h2o storage, 10 liter bags will hold 2gal of h2o from the vending machines.👌👍 (These bags save a lot of space in a small camping rig; they're pricey, but worth it. $60 for the large 10L canvas bags.) 10. Mini chuck box "kitchen" for cooking inside ur vehicle. Buy or build one to securely hold small fuel bottles for cooking. I use the 1lb propane bottles with a backpacker's stove & adapter. * Have a way to safely cook in your rig, because cooking outside does NOT work for full-time vehicle dwellers. I made my chuck box from an owl's nesting box that I picked up at a feed store. It's made out of thin plywood & measures only 10x12x10 inches. It's worked great for yrs in my suv motor lodge. Happy Trails!

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

Great info!

@kriskabin

Ай бұрын

@RavRoving Thanks for ur good vid. You made a great choice with that Rav4; my current rig is a Toyota Highlander with a Thule roof box.

@Mswoodchick

7 күн бұрын

Best list I've seen. Thx!

I'm blown away by the amount of knowledge you have! You definitely taught me a thing or two. Keep up the great work! 👏

@RavRoving

Жыл бұрын

Must be genetics

Thanks I am one social security check away from car living!Its going to happen just not sure when great tips!good news I am in California so it’s kinda normal now.

I would add for windows. - Getting windows tinted to help with stealth and heat (uv protection) during the daytime. - Also you can buy window rain guards for the front and rear seat windows. these give you some airflow when it's raining. The rear seat window rain guards can also come with a netting strip that allows you to get the fresh air without letting bugs get in, and people walking by only see the rainguard, not the opening or the netting strip. - and maybe a fold up solar panel or two for charging up when you're in the sticks.

This helped alot, thank you for putting it together.

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Your video was awesome, such a godsend of knowledge. I don't live in my Van but I do use it for recreational trips and weekend adventuring. Minimalistic by nature but the Must Have Items for Safety and Comfort are the Golden Keys to a good time while staying in my Van. Thanks for your kind time to help get people Up And Running with the essentials.

Good info. I would add physical maps/road atlas. You may not always have cell service. Did you mention water? Probably.

I also got the WeatherTech window covers and am not disappointed because they fit all ten windows really well, since they make them specifically for the model of car. However, I did end up covering the black side with felt because I was resting in my car once and I heard a conversation outside to the effect they were wondering if my windshield was broken, but realized that the cracks were from the creases in the plastic on the black side of the window covers. Anything that draws attention like that is not so stealthy (I wanted the windows to look like they were just very tinted so much that they were black).

Awesome job! You kept it concise and very practical. Thank you for sharing your experience and insight with us!!

@RavRoving

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help in some way! Thanks for watching.

This is a great video. The information you summarized was complete and accurate and will really help people if they listen.

@RavRoving

11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Glad I could help in some way! Thanks for watching

Bro how have I not thought of getting a portable vacuum 🤯 awesome video 👏🏻

@RavRoving

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Lol yeah it’s been a lifesaver! One time I spilled half a tub of oats and it came to the rescue😭

@johnswanson3741

10 күн бұрын

Almost every gas station has a vacuum cleaner for the seldom few times needed

Thank you for all this info and explanation! I’m not quite there yet (living in my car) - but very near to having it happen - appreciate this!

@RavRoving

Жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching the video. I hope there was something you toom away from it. Good luck with everything!

Gotta thank you for this grreat video. So glad I happened upon your channel. Im in the organizing getting geared up stage. Will be starting out in an 11 Prius. Your tips are soo helpful. Been thinking about a RAV for clearance. Subscribed. Big smile here. Happy trails and stay safe.

@RavRoving

2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help a little bit! Thanks for the support

Outstanding video

@RavRoving

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching

Excellent info. Thanks so much!

Great video! Thanks for sharing 😊

The vacuum is a good idea. Good Luck my Friend...

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that

Thanks for sharing this very helpful information. Please share more details to help car living newbies with clarity on moving forward

Hello RavRoving, I came across your video & found it amazing. I used to truck camp back in the 80's. There's so much stuff that's better than what I had to deal with. We had to make it up the fly, & it looked so ghetto. I liked the power stations part, we just had to use a car battery. Thanks for your tips & drive safe. 🤠

Also , that folding table you set all that gear on , and a folding camp chair!

This is a very well done video. Thank You.

Here are some reasons i like my jackery 500. My big jackery was stolen so i borrowed the 500 from my son. It is SILENT (golden). I have 2 usbA led lights from Ikea ($3.50 cad) and a usb fan from Giant Tiger ($17.00). The 2 lights + fan use LESS THAN 1 WATT COMBINED. The Jackery is permanently plugged into the lighter which tops it up to 100% everytime I go to the store. I only really use the AC for my immersion blender. The parasitic draw on the 500 is so much lower than my big jackery was that the 500 is actually far more useful to me.

Very informative! A lot of electrical stuff, which I hadn’t anticipated.

@sweetbeep

Ай бұрын

You don't need any of the stuff on this video

New subscriber here. I appreciate the run-down 😊

Thank you. GOD BLESS, be safe

@RavRoving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video super helpful! I stealth car camp in Los Angeles when working long days instead of sitting in hours of traffic so any tips help.

Great information, thanks.

Looks like you have a good set up, thanks so much for the helpful info. 😊✌️

@RavRoving

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching

Very good and thorough video. Saw you around at Hy-Vee. I used to shop at then back in Iowa. I'm in S Florida and and hope y'all are doing great. Good content! Pete

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

Appreciate the support Pete!

Good info. I would agree on your suggestions.

Great video brother!

Thanks for the video!

Very informative.

Useful tips thank you great stuff

@RavRoving

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it it was useful in some way! Thanks for watching!

Gracias, excelente información ❤❤❤❤

Amazing video thank you 🙏

Awesome video, and to the point

This was insanely helpful! Not sure if you're still car-living, seems like last vid was 10 months ago...but be safe! And thanks again for the informative vid!

Great video. Thank you

@RavRoving

11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching

Very helpful, thank you

@RavRoving

10 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great info young man.

@RavRoving

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

Great info!!

@RavRoving

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for your video. Good information. Me yes, I'm older and more "experienced.... sometimes the simplest is best.

You mixed the battery types - LifePO4 (lithium Iron phosphate) batteries will last you around 3000 discharges, the lipo (lithium phosphate) will only let you discharge them 3-500 times

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

Thanks for catching that! I got caught up in making the video i mixed them up

@ManifestMeanings1

6 күн бұрын

I wondered about that, thank you. I am just learning.

New sub. Thanks for the great content.

@RavRoving

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thnx for sharing

@RavRoving

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

good car camping advice!

Very helpful video! You got yourself a new subscriber. I'm curious to know what is the brand of your awning, where did you get it and how easy was it to install? Thanks in advance and also merry christmas!

You can simplify even more. You have too many battery banks, you can use an LED light that folds up and not rigid big long light…I have a small plug in heater right into my jackery with temp control to take the edge off … the fan you have is to big and you might consider a wireless 10” fan that includes a light with clips (Walmart) - your emergency kit is good. .the frig is big but then off I eat mostly protein so that about all that goes in my frig. Be safe and live simply…

@my-carlife

Жыл бұрын

I use a secondary automotive battery with a 300 w inverter. 12 months in and right thru the winter in Canada. Never had an issue with power. I think too many people try to accessorize the setup. I spent $500 to do everything I needed.

@RavRoving

Жыл бұрын

I have multiple power banks so i can leave one in the car to run my fridge while i charge the other one. Otherwise when the battery dies then what? You dont power your fridge for hours while you charge your power station and lose all of your perishables. I dont drive enough on a consistent basis to do a significant charge on my power station. Also the long light is strictly for the awning which i only use at a legit campsite. I have various other lights. Same as the fan. I do have a battery powered fan which i mentioned in the video. But in my experience multiple fans are superior. I wouldn’t consider it too big considering it only consumes around 7-10w. Everyone has their methods and this is what has worked well for me

@my-carlife

Жыл бұрын

@Rav4Roaming You nailed " Everyone has their methods." You need it to work for you and nobody else.

@breakdownbill1

9 ай бұрын

@@RavRovingyou never have enough battery banks. I have the Bluetti eb55 and also the Bluetti 200Max,,and saving to add the 2k watt hour bank to the 200 Max. Do you solar charge your power stations?

Very informative

Good stuff man, keep it up. Avoid rent / mortgage as long as possible

@RavRoving

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that bro. That’s the goal

@larryc1616

22 күн бұрын

You can only do that when young and healthy

Thank you 👍🏽👍🏽

@RavRoving

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@flyinnphilini3136

5 ай бұрын

Hi Joe from Phil

You should consider getting a laptop/tablet like a Surface Pro, one with a keyboard that can be stuffed into the gap between the visor and the ceiling of the car on the passenger side and a Bluetooth keyboard with a touchpad. What this would do for you is allow you to have a hanging screen without any required installation. The magnets are strong enough to support the weight of the monitor/tablet part (at least with a Surface Pro) and with the rotation lock undone in Windows, the screen automatically flips upside down for you and there goes. You have a screen to watch any streamed media. If you have any devices that use miracast, that works well. The downside would be the lack of HDMI inputs, but if you got a portable monitor with a built in kickstand, you can take some good string and string it across the visor and let it hang down low enough to create an anchoring point to wedge between the kickstand and the body of the screen. To stabilize it, you can rest the top of the screen against the visor and even angle it a bit downwards towards you. Personally, I couldn't stand watching tv/playing games at foot level. 😹😹

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

Thats a good idea i never thought of that! In my latest video i redesigned my setup. I ended up getting a portable 4k monitor. It's amazing

@user-zp1se9du9z

Ай бұрын

@@RavRoving I'll have a look around and see if I can find the video where you talked about the new monitor! 😸

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

@user-zp1se9du9z it's my most recent one

bless you

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Bless you

@RavRoving

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

Good Video, Thx

@RavRoving

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video

I live in my car thank you for the video

@RavRoving

11 ай бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching

Good content!!

@RavRoving

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Nice setup. You will save lots by living in your car.

Loved these categories, I want to get a headlight.

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Headlights definitely come in handy out in the sticks lol

Great video and info! Thanks for sharing! Can you tell me about your awning please? Where to buy one, what brand is it? Thanks!!!

@RavRoving

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was on amazon for around $120, i forget the brand

I love my Weather Tech window shades. They fit perfectly

There was one item that I was intrigued by, and that was the little light with the bug zapper. for me it would be extremely useful to kill mosquito's, being as I'm allergic to them. I'm definitely going to have to find possibly one or more of them. because where I'm at there's a lot of them. and all a person has to do is open a door or window for less than a minute, and they are in you're vehicle. and for me I don't think they can kill me. but with enough bites they can make me rather ill.

@RavRoving

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that thing has been a life saver for me! And for only $12 I’d say go for it, you’ll definitely get your money’s worth.

@user-sr9in2es8b

Жыл бұрын

@@RavRoving Yeah I'm definitely going to look into them. and possibly some other items on you're list. thanks I appreciate it.

@RavRoving

Жыл бұрын

Yeah no problem. Thanks for watching

@johnswanson3741

10 күн бұрын

Best way to get over your mosquito allergy is to let them feed on you a couple times and your system will develop a resistance... If you are normal! Lol

Oh and thanks video very good for us thanks

I love my Bluetti, I also have a small Goal Zero 200 lithium that is great for phones, pads, and my portable DVD player.

@RavRoving

8 күн бұрын

I upgraded from jackery to bluetti a few months back

Nice set up

@RavRoving

8 күн бұрын

Thanks!

great video

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I've been living in my car since Covid. I wish I thought about roof storage. Especially since I do Uber and Lyft. Please if your going to be living in your car. LEARN FROM MY MISTAKE! Don't cheap out on storage!

@RavRoving

2 ай бұрын

Storage is definitely in the top three necessities for this lifestyle.

@TheVixen8806

2 ай бұрын

@@RavRoving, yes! It is most definitely in the top 3.

Jacket has a trickle charger battery jumper cable. I have used to jump van multiple times

@RavRoving

2 ай бұрын

Smart thinking

The only problem, and great video btw, is any device with a wall outlet plug in it that you run off the 12vt lighter in a car can ruin your alternator and other electronics in a vehicle, such as your cars computer, etc., the reason is your alternator was not created to run everything in your car AND a laptop and so on, and that extra demand can zap the alternator but also cause unstable power fluctuations in the cars electronics; this is only when the car is on, mind you; if the car is off and you are pulling that power directly from the battery this is not an issue, however you will drain the battery quickly, but not damage electronics.

Man i have been watching all kinds of videos to prepare to sleep in my car. My plan is to be rent free by September 2024, its just too much i can save over 25k a year 🥲 I have a midsize SUV and to my advantage i dont even have to pay gym membership to shower, I work in a big 24/7 facility with gym and big shower installations and assigned lockers (extra storage) and big fridges where i place my meal prep for the week. Plan is to be debt free by summer 2025 and save/invest for and early retirement along with 401k.

@RavRoving

Ай бұрын

Sounds like a great plan! The facility for the shower, gym, storage, and fridge will come in huge for what you have planned. You really only have to focus on making it a comfortable place to sleep at that point

@rrz1615

Ай бұрын

Exactly! Today i just received my twin XL futon mattress my battery powered fan and electric cooler (to keep some drinks and other perishable items with me on my days off), just waiting on the power bank.

@johnswanson3741

10 күн бұрын

@@rrz1615 You are a survivor, sir!

Roof box is good with sedan folks, need to organize. Also, lots of stuff may pose risks that could be cleared with storing items away. Think in the rare case of accidents with full car.

awesome video-------------------------- vanlife4ever!

Much easier in an EV for stationary climate control, car stereo etc. You can get an adapter to use an AC plug from the car charge socket.. Then there's running costs are dirt cheap. Granny charge at friends houses and give them a few quid for the lekki

Nice items! Can you please share the links for everything if possible? I love that budget power station. What is the brand?

@RavRoving

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding me! I had all the links ready to go but they wouldn’t fit in the description. I’ll put them in a pinned comment. But here’s the power station TogoPower Portable Power Station 300W, Outdoor Solar Generator (Solar Panel Not Included) 231Wh Backup Lithium Battery, 120V Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet for Camping Travel Hunting Blackout Home Emergency a.co/d/i4BwtPa Thanks for watching the video!

@onlyinparadise4613

Жыл бұрын

@@RavRoving thank you! Awesome video 👍

How did you set up your bed? It looks very flat and usable.

I am a new follower(Nr:1381) of your channel Greetings from Türkiye 😊