We really do live in a society where a homeless guy can give other homeless people tips via their smartphone over the internet.

@Bulsreder

Жыл бұрын

dystopic

@runesoda

Жыл бұрын

yeah crazy how a phone and a data connection costs insanely less than rent

@angelinavanabel921

Жыл бұрын

@@runesoda a phone and data is free in my state

@AlexJ2007

Жыл бұрын

​@@angelinavanabel921I think is part of his point lol

@muddyhotdog4103

Жыл бұрын

I mean, people aren't really homeless if they choose to live in their car, though they *are* if they're forced to live in their car with no other options. Its just that most who are actually homeless living in their car arent worried about tiktok videos etc.. People I know who were forced to live in their car were blessed to at least have transportation and used it to get their life rolling asap and find a job to get an apartment etc.

Bro I lived in my regular cab, 2 door pickup truck for 9 months of my life. It was absolutely traumatic but I made it out against all odds. 10 years later I park that pickup in the driveway of my own HOME. Even though I now have other vehicles, I still keep that old truck around as a reminder to keep me humble. For anyone going through a similar situation, I can say that it will get better. I promise. EDIT: First off, thank you all for the love and positivity. I had no idea my comment would reach so many people. For those wondering how I ended up homeless it’s simple, irresponsible spending and zero knowledge of finances. I had a job and an apartment and when I was laid off, I had no savings and no place to go. Living in my pickup was the only solution I had. I was back at the bottom and had to dig myself out of the hole that I created and I did just that. Also for those wondering, the truck is a 2000 Chevy S10 that now sits jacked up with pretty blue paint. I plan on giving the truck to my son when the time comes.

@Texazbenji

Жыл бұрын

This just motivated me good to hear your doing well 💯

@DC-ro7fz

Жыл бұрын

yo i did the same for 6 months in 2021-22 in my ford ranger… winter is crazy

@thebigginger4202

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on getting a house bro bro. You deserved it frfr

@BrutusroxYT

Жыл бұрын

I felt that

@Dr.C_Stag

Жыл бұрын

I lived in my ‘08 Jeep Wrangler for almost 6 months. I now own a beautiful home and drive a new Tesla. My jeep is still in my garage, safe and sound. I will never sell it.

My college wants me to pay around $7k for 16 weeks just to stay in the dorms. Im 9 hours from anywhere I would be able to stay, and the housing market up here is awful. Everything is taken and overpriced. Im gonnna be a 3rd year college student and living in my car, in U.P. Michigan. Not to mention, I work 2 jobs on campus, but the school only pays me $14/Hr in I.T. Also, im from poverty, and my parents have been on hard drugs a lot of their lives, so they have made many mistakes that impact me today. Im gonna struggle in ways, but once i get past this, I'll be a more resilient person than most. It irritated me when people complain about stuff around here, but their family is paying for their college🙄 I have a 3.5 GPA in Electrical Engineering Technology and want to get an MBA at MIT no matter the struggle I will get there!

@cchoi108

2 ай бұрын

Respect and encouragement. Obviously, you will totally get there.

2 күн бұрын

Wishing You and Yours, All Good Things! Do not surrender!

I agree with most people, insulate the windows. Also, those weird aluminum-ish emergency blankets are BOMB for holding in heat. And get some rechargeable hand warmers. They're great for stuffing in your clothes. Oh, and get some warm socks and a nice warm hat that covers your ears. A lot of heat escapes from your head ans feet.

The best part about a heated blanket is you get to wake up cold with a dead battery

@joel.ha.

Жыл бұрын

Yeah and best part about idling the engine for hours on a non-diesel vehicle is you burn out your alternator and probably some other stuff

@Pl4gue.D0ctor

Жыл бұрын

@@joel.ha.what the alternator has to do with the car being diesel or not? Is the alternator of a diesel car different from a gasoline car?

@dubblewrap

Жыл бұрын

Lmao

@keithbroh5730

Жыл бұрын

@@joel.ha. not really. I would argue that you could just start you car for 5/10 mins every few hours and let it heat back up. But that depends on temperatures and everything else

@BustaShenanigans

Жыл бұрын

@@keithbroh5730 lol not if you want to distribute the heat within the cab

People have no idea the number of working Americans actually experiencing homelessness. Back in the late 80’s my mom worked the entire time we were homeless. We slept in our car the first night then lived in a transitional shelter for two months. She worked 9-5 at her full time job then would work 6-10 at her part time job then she’d stuff envelopes for an insurance company on Sat and Sun. In two months we moved into a condo on the beach in South FL. She was the embodiment of strength. RIP my love ❤ and thank you for teaching me how to persevere.

@lvloneymaker24

Жыл бұрын

This needs more like's brother. You and your mom are an inspiration

@adrianvargas9700

Жыл бұрын

Wow

@AllenGoodman

Жыл бұрын

glad to hear that you had an awesome mom 🙂

@luisgiraldo9947

Жыл бұрын

This made me tear up. Im sure she was a great woman

@ChaotiX1

Жыл бұрын

same, when I was 2-3 years old my mother (who was only 18) and I were homeless and living in a car that wouldnt even start. She worked 2 jobs to keep us fed and some nights she didnt eat to make sure that I did. She told me stories about how she had to beg relatives to watch me while she worked her fingers to the bone, and when nobody would watch me she brought me with her to work. One time she was sobbing outside of the car while I slept; another homeless man approached her and asked why she was crying. She explained to him that she had no money left and wouldnt get paid for another week so she didnt know what to do. After hearing our situation, that man gave her all the money he had, only 27 dollars and asked for nothing in return. She soon got a job working as a Budweiser model and made good money, enough for us to get an apartment. Soon she married someone (we dont talk about him) and I got a little brother. Iwill always be grateful to her for toughing it out and getting back on her feet; and also to that homeless man who helped her out in her darkest moment.

Winter is the best time to sleep in a car. No insects, no birds waking you up. Get 2 decent sleeping bags. Put 1 inside the other. Get a pillow. You will be warm

Just passed a full year being homeless in April. Had a good time living out the 4runner in Maine, lots of jobs 20$+ an hour flagging traffic and stuff. Just got too cold and got nowhere to go to call home. Thought about making a GoFundMe cause I have my big dog and his puppies with me and it gets hard out here. ❤good luck everyone good day!

@mariamaria2751

4 ай бұрын

Omg !!! How!!?? With puppies!! Omg

I don't know if I should feel happy to discover all of these tips or feel bad for him...I hope everyone in this situation gets better, you got this.

@kingofyourhood

Жыл бұрын

This is happening to A lot of people in all 50 states currently

@luminousantlers2431

Жыл бұрын

​@@kingofyourhood true

@Jesuisvictorious

Жыл бұрын

Wow

@WhatsUpWithSheila

Жыл бұрын

He's an idiot... all the advice he gave was wrong🙄

@KillingWorldwide

Жыл бұрын

He's white, he can find a job easily

Wool everything. As someone who has been homeless for two years I can say that if you have a bunch of wool clothes and blankets stashed for winter you are set

@Opethfeldt

Жыл бұрын

Wool socks are the greatest investment a homeless person can make.

@Eirlys0104

Жыл бұрын

Yep I had wool inner clothes, wool socks and wool blankets. Down also helps.

@THaNaS1s

Жыл бұрын

If you are still homeless you shouldn't be watching yt shorts. Still hope you are able to get out of that situation as fast as possible.

@DiThi

Жыл бұрын

@@THaNaS1s why not?

@SeaOfTorment

Жыл бұрын

@@THaNaS1s What are you talking about? Everyone has the right to seek out knowledge or entretainment, especially homeless people. Also he said "who has BEEN homeless" BEEN is past tens, so he's talking about the past, not that he is currently homeless.

After being on the road for 3 years now best advice is 1. Insulate your windows. You have no idea how much heat escapes through the glass. Insulate them. 2. Invest in a good sleeping bag (or best you can afford). Makes a world of difference. Even if the inside of the car is freezing you can still be warm as long as you're in your sleeping bag. I even throw a second little blanket over top. 3. Don't be afraid to start your car and let it run for awhile if you are super cold. It's not gonna use as much gas as you think just sitting there. Get the car warm for a bit then turn it back off. Which goes back to #1 and the insulated windows. Even after turning the car off it will stay warm for quite some time if you insulated properly. If you dont have insulation your car will be cold again in minutes

@edockter4274

Жыл бұрын

Great advice, do you use Styrofoam?

@TaxationIsThieving

Жыл бұрын

Bump

@nomaderic

Жыл бұрын

@edockter4274 they sell cheap insulation at home depot for like 9 bucks a roll. I bought a couple rolls, cut out pieces in the shape of my windows. Then I went to joanns and got some black fabric and cut out the pieces and glued them to the insulation. (The fabric part isn't needed I did it so my coverings would be black and no one could see them). When you look at my car from the outside with the insulation up it just looks like I have tinted windows. You'll never know I was in there.

@MaLiArtworks186

9 ай бұрын

​@@nomadericSmart idea!

@voyager14

9 ай бұрын

Not homeless but I slept in a 2012 pathfinder in 17° F weather. I cutout insulation for the windows and in the morning, when I pulled one down, a rush of cold air flowed over me. Those things make a huge difference. I felt 7/10 warm with a hoodie, sleeping bag, and a few blankets.

This is my second week of being homeless. I'm not going to lie but its really hard. It's definitely not easy. I had to leave were I was living due to an emotional and physically abusive relationship. I'm in my car for my safety! I've found using a weighted blanket and a regular blanket works really well. Praying to find a home real soon.

@michaelparks6120

6 ай бұрын

Best to you !!! Hang on, things will get better!

@sarahhutton1095

6 ай бұрын

Heated sleeping bag!

@HD-mg9ru

6 ай бұрын

​@@sarahhutton1095a weighted blanket for $25 works really good!!!

@HD-mg9ru

6 ай бұрын

​@@michaelparks6120Thank you Michael 🙏❤

@HI_YEET

3 ай бұрын

I wish best things for you buddy♥️♥️♥️ Never give up!

Using your car battery to keep a heating blanket on is a great way to get stranded with a dead battery in the morning.

@BialyOrzel777

Жыл бұрын

👎

@ImMaleik

Жыл бұрын

%100 confirmed from experience

@markcurranjr7366

Жыл бұрын

Yes, good answer. Use a power bank to run the blanket.

@Robnoxious77

Жыл бұрын

drive a manual, park on a slope.

@kylerm7392

Жыл бұрын

yep

You know Gen Z is in dire straits when there are influencers creating tutorials about how to survive being homeless.

@manletopia4801

Жыл бұрын

Boomers: just work harder

@davidwalker8778

Жыл бұрын

They won’t work because it isn’t “enough money” even though I can get them a job making great money none of them ever take up on it 🤷🏽‍♂️

@manletopia4801

Жыл бұрын

@@davidwalker8778 elaborate further

@nationofpigs485

Жыл бұрын

​@@davidwalker8778 Idk how much you're offering but I feel like a lot of people underestimate how much you gotta get paid to survive. Also if its trade related, theres not gonna be a lot of young people skilled because they never got taught those skills.

@manletopia4801

Жыл бұрын

@@nationofpigs485 they require high school diplomas and prioritize degrees

I’m crying reading these comments because I’m about to be in this situation due to short notice by my landlord to leave. I hate that people have had to experience living in their cars but I’m super grateful for all the advice and helpful tips I’m reading!! ❤

@JamaicanToast

9 ай бұрын

How is it going now?

@Mightyempress

9 ай бұрын

@elcortez5434 It's saving me a lot on rent.. most my things in storage locker sleeping in my backseat of a 2 door not to bad gotta find a way to keep condensation off windows it gets muggy and damp in this canadian environment not everyone is cut out for it but I like having my own space not dealing with annoying roommates or nosey strict landlords for now 😉

@DavidGabriel-oc2jf

9 ай бұрын

Good Luck out there man, is not easy but you get tougher with time. A tip to help with condesation is to insulate the windows@@Mightyempress

@indigogo5925

9 ай бұрын

@@MightyempressI’m also soon to be living in my car 😅 My roommate is impossible to live with, just lack of chores and he lets his gf live there rent free 😊 So I am leaving, and his gf has to join the lease Worst part is not being able to sleep with my cats.. they’ll be in my moms house My new car payments+rent is just too expensive.. you need a roommate to live in this world and me and my ex plan to find a place in spring 😂 I worry I’m just putting myself in another shitty living situation but life is too expensive 😢

@Teeanthony

9 ай бұрын

@@Mightyempressget a 0000 steel wool and do a deep clean on your windows with along side some soapy water and then use either a rain x window spray or, if you can, a ceramic coat solution. The ceramic coat is ideal because any type of water will just bead off/ slide down the window 💯

As someone who lives in Alaska, the first two options will kill your battery quick... If you don't want to use electricity or gas, get yourself some space blankets (the kind from medkits) and cover your windows/doors, that will help trap heat inside your car. Also, grab some Pocket warmers, and place them around your chest area. your limbs and fingers will lose heat the fastest, so keep them as close to your core as possible, that way everything including your core is at optimal temperature.

@vintagecapgunsatyourmomshouse

6 ай бұрын

100% agree. I was going to say the exact same things

@gabegabe9989

6 ай бұрын

Yeah buddy. He's homeless. Not gonna buy 40$ worth of pocket heaters a night

@brightonhansford3926

6 ай бұрын

​@@gabegabe9989 he literally has a car and a 20$ battery. Homie didn't say he had no money, he just said he was homeless

@gabegabe9989

6 ай бұрын

If he has 600$ a month to spend on hand heaters he can pay rent somewhere

@StarSpangledShimmer

4 ай бұрын

​@@gabegabe9989 they make rechargeable ones for $10 a piece lol

Had to live out of my car for a few months and boy did it suck. Always embarrassed to park where people could see me but was too afraid to park in the dark where anyone could walk up on me. Lost a lot of sleep in those days.. but I held it together and told myself it was temporary! Now I have my own house. Unfortunately that car died out on me a few years later but I’m thankful she kept me warm and safe during those hard times. Shit gets better! Never give up that hope❤️

@richiecalif4716

Жыл бұрын

Your soft u were inside a locked car I was homeless on the cement in the hood no tent no nothing at one point Grow a pair

@e-ben616

Жыл бұрын

Honestly I've never understood how people can be homeless but own cars. Here in Nigeria cars are expensive and if you can afford one, chances are you can afford a roof over your head.

@mayhemdiscordchaosohmy573

Жыл бұрын

@@e-ben616 here society is kind of upside down when it comes to friends and family. No one helps hardly anyone anymore. And when they do help, they usually are crazier than the reason we ended up homeless in the 1st place! Also rents in this country are all about greed and the rent for any location is exponentially proportional to the number of Californians moving to the area every year. I have watched where it went fron 2 or 3 Cali move into town and 1 year later 500 move and then rents house prices skyrocket to push out everyone born in that town all because of greed!

@ekakumba

Жыл бұрын

​@@e-ben616 Even here in Uganda you can own a car and be homeless but many people even manage building their own housees but can't afford cars.

@AsthmaticDabber423

Жыл бұрын

​@@e-ben616 lm

Second option is a really good way to kill your battery, esp. if yours is old and it's winter.

@AdamDeRossi

Жыл бұрын

The heated blanket kills your battery?

@EdwardJamesKenway...

Жыл бұрын

@@AdamDeRossiif the vehicle is not running, the alternator will not charge the battery. If you have a lead plugged into the car while it’s not running , that means the only power source that the blanket it drawing from would be the battery.

@ertren6

Жыл бұрын

​@@EdwardJamesKenway... blows my mind that people don't understand that the energy has to come from somewhere lol

@doodlebob1184

Жыл бұрын

@@AdamDeRossi it doesn’t draw much power so it would be fine for about an hour or so but leaving it in all night will both drain your battery and pose a fire hazard. Just leave the damn car running, idling hardly uses gas on any 4 cylinder car produced after 2007

@gokur0cks

Жыл бұрын

It seems like the implication is that you have the heated blanket plugged in during the day as you are driving around, the blanket goes inside a sleeping bag so that the actual sleeping bag itself is what gets heated up

I was forced to move a month ago from a beautiful place in great location to much smaller place in worse location. I felt traumatised. Coming across this video, reading other people's experience really helped me appreciate my situation. It's far from as tragic as I saw it. Thank you all for sharing your stories and for those who are currently fighting bad times.... hope you see better days rather sooner than later. Stay strong!

In the military we spend a lot of time sleeping outside & a good sleeping bag system really works wonders

@cahaley89

7 ай бұрын

In boy scouts a sleeping bag and a beanie hat. Why would you waste power on a heater fan vs a blanket 800w vs 150w

@renarantscomics7262

7 ай бұрын

I was a primitive wilderness instructor I was thinking the same. Toss a hot hands in the bag. A good Rvalue sleeping pad. Wool and goosedown if you have it. So many more practical ways that require zero use of the vehicle or money on an inverter.

@DonFahquidmi

7 ай бұрын

A US Army Extreme Cold Weather sleeping bag and a giant Snickers bar! Talk about being toasty.

@melz6019

6 ай бұрын

@@DonFahquidmifact 💯🤣

@rustythecat2163

6 ай бұрын

Lots of good advice re staying warm living in a car. First and most important do no quit your job. If laid off take any kind of job asap! Better to be cold than starve. Insulating windows (bubble wrap, etc,) is essential to eliminate condensation. Layer clothing to regulate your internal temperature. Heavy wool knit cap & wool socks. Wear fleece pants and jacket in a good warm rated sleeping bag. Down stuff in a sleeping bag is to warm/hot……sweat makes us freeze! Put the bag on blow-up quilt style sleeping mat that allows for air circulation, not directly on a car seat! A pair of wool knit gloves keep hands warm and wick sweet inside the car. Wool is king! Buy a wool blanket for on top of sleeping mat and over the seat back. Now we are warm, not hot! Staying hydrated is very important…….use two thermos’ one for water/tea and one for your hot soup of choice. Now here is the hard part. When down and out necessities are our number one priority. Let’s be humble and go to the soup kitchen, stay at night in a homeless shelter, buy stuff at second hand shops and at good will. God bless.

I think the hardest part about living in your car is not keeping warm, but finding the right place to park especially if you're in an urban area.

@Hunter-yj2pk

Жыл бұрын

Industrial parks are the best… you have security cameras so nobody will try anything.

@BakedBean303

Жыл бұрын

HOSPITALS. Underrated spot.

@jfloyupyup

Жыл бұрын

Or when you're not white.

@jimwagner6260

Жыл бұрын

Stay clean outside of the car, and move daily. Even if you sleep in same place at night.

@thethinker2688

Жыл бұрын

​@@BakedBean303 thanks man, Ima have to give this one a shot

Okay look, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR HEATED BLANKET PLUGGED IN OVER NIGHT. Dear God, you're gonna wake up to a dead battery.

@tobythagaud

Жыл бұрын

Thank god someone else understands this too! And u are not using a converter for a little heater without cranking your car otherwise you will wake up too a dead battery too. It’ll actually be u finding out you have a dead battery somewhere around 2am.

@dlmperformanceandracing

Жыл бұрын

Not necessarily an issue if you have a manual transmission and a decent alternator.... roll start the car when you need to go somewhere, and let the alternator do its job

@TheTruth27536

Жыл бұрын

@@dlmperformanceandracing The only thing with that is you'll eventually kill your alternator. Yes, it will start, but the alternator isn't built to recharge a dead battery on a regular basis. Also, lots of alternators have to see voltage before they put out voltage.

@hilts6475

Жыл бұрын

He could…..just park on a hill and bump it off in the morning 😂😂

@The_Wanderer...

Жыл бұрын

@@dlmperformanceandracing false, a battery that is depleted constantly, will go bad very quickly, and will no longer be able to hold a charge. On top of that, the alternator is only meant to maintain your battery, not recharge it from ground up, having your alternator charge your battery repeatedly will melt your alternator.

Insulate everything - the windows with coverings; the door panels are just fabric/plastic over metal - fill it with newspapers or anything you can find to create a barrier between you and the outside. the car has vents that bring in air when you're driving - find out where they're located and close them or cover them, but be careful if you decide to use a Mr Buddy heater with propane that you leave some kind of ventilation 'cause that'll kill you faster than the cold. And layer those clothes - especially your head and feet. Good luck!

Trying to sleep In a car with no ac, in the Texas heat was one of the most uncomfortable things I’ve done 😂

@nellmoll

8 ай бұрын

😂., You poor thing ..😅

@Freakazoid12345

8 ай бұрын

Right. How is cold the worst when at least you can layer up and insulate yourself. You can't remove your skin in hot weather.

@kriskabin

2 ай бұрын

Another reason to get the hell out of Texas.

@miketully9592

Ай бұрын

I live in Florida been living in my car for 5 years Cost me about 10 bucks a night for AC Fill my cooler on the passenger floorboard with a 20 lb bag keep another 20 lb bag of ice in a bucket in the back as it melts I siphon water out and add more I sleep just fine and comfortably I have a dual fan use like a swamp cooler one towards the ice one towards me

If you have a heated blanket plugged in with the car off you could kill the car battery so be careful, maybe get a car starter kit too if you do that

@MR_POPSICLES

Жыл бұрын

It shouldnt drain the battery like that unless you have a bad battery.

@angrycreeper100

Жыл бұрын

​@@MR_POPSICLES it will if you have it on all night. Try leaving your headlights on and see if they empty the battery

@JoseSanchez-so8bn

Жыл бұрын

​@@angrycreeper100 no lmao I leave 2 cigarette lighter plugs that charge phone Bluetooth rgb lights on 24/7 never had a problem. Headlights have a way more amperage draw than that heated blanket

@isaacyoung6331

Жыл бұрын

If it was just the blanket You’d have to run that thing for like 40 hours to kill that car battery

@datgamerboy123

Жыл бұрын

​@@JoseSanchez-so8bn you're joking right? The **heated** blanket is exactly that. HEATED. It has a giant heating element, similar to that in your toaster... It is quite literally a short circuit... Headlights may draw around 3 to 5 amps, but a heating element can draw WAY more.

I lived in my car through 2 Colorado winters. The key is layering. You need to have 3-5 blankets that are different materials and densities. Lighter, thinner blankets closer to your body, with the thickest blanket on the outside layer. The differing air gaps and densities insulate you in multiple ways just like a down coat would. You also need to insulate yourself from the seat, because the seat will pull heat out of your body and into the car structure. Also, to SAFELY sleep in your car you NEED to leave a window cracked just a fraction to let oxygen in. If you’re running a heater especially. You WILL deprive your brain of oxygen if you’re in the car long enough without opening a door or window. DO NOT run electrical accessories off of the car itself, get a “jump box” that you can charge. A heavy duty one that’s rated for a lot of cycles. If you’re wanting to keep beverages or groceries cold, keep them in the trunk. They will stay very cold a shockingly long time because the trunk of most cars is a small insulated space.

@87clits

Жыл бұрын

Same love! I lived in Denver through 2 winters in my Murano and I lived in layers. It really wasn't that bad even with the schziy weather CO is known for. All about layers and using some creative thinking. Hope things are better for you now.

@robertcampomizzi7988

Жыл бұрын

Electric heaters aren't generators. They don't produce Carbon monoxide. Cracking a window to "conserve heat" in winter is.... let's say.. counter productive. Cheers from Canada. A trunk is NOT insulated at least not in a way that would produce the reault you suggested. The drinks stay cold cause it's fricken winter. Jesus On a stick!! 🤦‍♂️

@tylerroe5175

Жыл бұрын

@@robertcampomizzi7988 No they don’t produce gasses at all, but they DO thin the air out and it can feel like you’re suffocating. Ask me how I know lol

@Brukner841

Жыл бұрын

much more helpful that this dude's basic advice, an electric blanket plugged into a car with the engine off? Come on...

@robertcampomizzi7988

Жыл бұрын

@Tyler Roe What is the physical process by which this phenomenon occurs? If by thinning out the air you mean less dense because it's hotter .. that's true but insignificant and irrelevant. It changes nothing about the composition of the air. I asked how you know.. what is the physical process that demonstrates how this is possible? You emphasized NEED and SAFELY and neither are true. Cars are not air tight... so... How are we depriving our brains of oxygen in this scenario?

I also lived in my truck for 7 weeks but as a hobby. I put a nice bed in the back and a buddy heater. It was like a sauna in the truck.

@kriskabin

2 ай бұрын

Mr.Buddy propane heaters are very dangerous in small rigs. 🔥 & C.M. poisoning. Ppl are much safer just to get the right clothes & blankets.

Y’know, I kinda wanna live in my car. Housing costs are unbearable at this point

@XxxYyy-qq5zv

5 ай бұрын

It's actually the same price as renting with inflation after you factor in gas and food. The only way around that is if you cook your own cheap meals which can be hard while living in a small car. It's awesome regardless tho.

@supercyde

5 ай бұрын

Its way cheaper especially if you’re in a big city

@russelsprout2155

2 ай бұрын

​@@XxxYyy-qq5zv it's literally way cheaper to live in your car what are you taking about

@rodh2097

2 ай бұрын

@@supercyde no way renting is the same price as living in a van where tf do you live. with yo momma

@supercyde

2 ай бұрын

@@rodh2097 no i was agreeing its cheaper and makes it better if you live in a big city

Best advice? Don't sleep at night during the winter. Seriously. Get a night shift job if thats available. Sleep while the sun is out, its much easier (and cheaper) to stay warm. Even if its below freezing you'd be surprised at how warm your car stays as long as the sun is out. As long as you can find a spot to sleep where no one is going to bother you, its way easier. Sleep with the windows down during summer, or switch shifts if thats available.

@MrsD4589

Жыл бұрын

Thats the beat advi e on here since night shifts are harder to staff and generally pay a little more!

@prolly2stoned420

Жыл бұрын

@@MrsD4589 💯💯💯

@JuanAndOn1yy

Жыл бұрын

This is the smartest thing I’ve ever heard

@ryanjohnson6636

Жыл бұрын

Best advice #1 stop meth get job….

@stevensolano1658

Жыл бұрын

There’s lots of overnight jobs and I would venture to say that it’s probably a little safer to sleep in a car during the day. Great tip

I lived in my Chevy Trailblazer for 4 months through the winter of 2020. It was rough as I’m 6’3 and had to take out the passenger seat and build it into a little bed. I made it work and it’s what I had to do in order to save up for a home. Pretty wild times.

@DaddyMo444

Жыл бұрын

I applaud you my friend. I'm 6ft tall so just a few inches shorter than you. Still,3in of height difference inside of a car is a big difference. I stayed in my old '85 Ford Ltd station wagon,also for about 6 months,when I was 22 & it rained more during that 6 months than I'd ever seen in a consecutive 6 month period. I mention that because the seals around every single window and door leaked so bad it might as well not had any seals left. I had a job but had made some really stupid choices & found myself evicted and without a soul to turn to for help. So I took my next paycheck and waterproofed my car with some cheap tarps and tubes of silicone from harbor freight. Then got a hot plate & found a cheap campground where I rented a lot for around $100 per month. It had a spigot with free running water & a bathroom with showers right in the middle of the camp ground. So other than the 1st week where I was broke & had to suffer through the rain all week. I have to say I value the wisdom that I aquired during that time. That was 15yrs ago, & I certainly have a different set of values. Same as for how I count my blessings.

@richardcurry7663

11 ай бұрын

You took that seat out made a berthing area because of that damn headrest didn't you.😂😂😂. I camped in mine and that damn headrest I swear I wanted to just take it sawzall to it and hack it out of there

Tip for the cold when living in your car: drive somewhere warm

news. your mini heater will take at least 240 watts. with a 500 watt battery pack you'll run out of batt in about 2 hours.

I was homeless for about 8 months but luckily the construction company I work for heard about my situation and allow me to park my vehicle at the office lot and run a extension cord out to my car. With that I had electricity. Glad they helped out with what they could.

@LeviForWaifu

Жыл бұрын

That's some good men right there. o7

@lm4349

Жыл бұрын

Can't tell you how challenging it is to find a ln outlet in the wild.

@TheStoicPhiloshoper

Жыл бұрын

Shoutout to the Company guys 🎉

@playlistiphone8743

Жыл бұрын

@@lm4349 I remember finding a working AC outlet in a shopping center parking lot. I tried to be discreet about it because if others found out, I knew what would happen. Sure enough, didn’t take long for them to cut the power to that outlet 😕

@MrDragonorp

Жыл бұрын

I would have put a bed in the office for the worker

I remember being homeless without a car yet still was working for at an Indian food restaurant. They would always ask why I had my backpack and offer me rides home and I could never say yes at the fear of losing my job. I would have to wait until everyone left and would walk over to sleep under an over pass where I would leave my sleeping bag. I had a possum that figured out my schedule and would steal my food while I was at work and one time caught a random guy stealing my stuff and had to fight him to get it back. It was a roll out pad thing that I found at the good will and couldnt afford it so I asked if they could hold it for a few hrs until I could get enough and they said no and threw on the ground behind them. So I left and as I was walking away from the store a lady yelled excuse me sir! I turned around and she had bought the sleeping pad for me and I said I couldnt afford it and she said here, it's on me. At that very moment I just lost it and burst into tears as she gave me a hug. I had never had anyone ever DP something that nice for me before ever in my life and I needed that hug so badly. I will never forget that. I'm a lot better now and have gotten my life together but never underestimate the power of something like a small good deed can do to bring someone out of their lowest of lows. Just to know a single human cared when no one else did changed everything for me.

@Natashahoneypot

Жыл бұрын

Good for you! I hope life is better now!

@MMABeijing

Жыл бұрын

inspiring, ty for sharing

@MH34s

Жыл бұрын

Inspiring. But you could have told this to indian owner and he would have Made arrangements for you. Indians are kind towards hard working people.

@Fionamarie0211

Жыл бұрын

I was homeless for 3 years and to this day I think of a few specific people who were kind to me and I wish that I could find them and tell them how much they changed my life. The kindness of those people meant so much to me there aren't even words for it I will never ever forget them.

@ManDogBearPig

Жыл бұрын

haha bum boy (jk)

I love winter it’s the summer that sucks I can always get warm

Those blankets are great heaters. When my furnace died in below zero temperature it saved my life. Plug the blanket into that like energy source box you showed in video and save your battery. I suggest to wear women's nylons as your first layer and wear light layers over it. Wear an old t-shirt as your base layer against your body and loose fitting light weight clothing on top. Once i weared 8 layers of light clothing and 1 heavier coat as your last layer. The lighter layers move with your body holding in your escaping heat. The heavy coat is the last layer to encapsulate everything. The problem with wearing only a heavy coat is it is just like an accordion billowing out your body heat every time you move. I had 2 male friends that worked on a dock unloading trucks and it was 30 below zero and they were complaining on how cold it was on dock. I told them about the nylons and they thought i was crazy. As a man they were not going to wear women's nylons. I said okay then, it must not be that cold yet. When it gets cold call me. They relented and had his wife pick him up a couple pair. They were shocked on how well they kept them warm. Make sure you get at least 3 sizes bigger than you need cuz they're difficult to get on at best. Endurance horse riders wear them cuz they do 100 mile rides and with nylons it prevents the chaffing from the seams of your pants. Construction guys wear them to keep warm cuz they do a lot of physical movements and can't wear bulky clothes and work at same time.

The hardest part of living in your car is accepting the reality.

@mattjack3983

Жыл бұрын

I guess it depends on how you ended up there. I actually chose to live in my Suburban, for almost 5 years. I had a decent job, and a nice apartment, and alot of nice things, and I decided that I didn't need it. I sold or gave away almost all of my things, and fixed up my Suburban to live in, and thats where I lived. With my only "bills" being my cell phone..car insurance..and gas..i saved up almost $80,000 in the those 5 years. It would have been alot more, but there were 2 different times my Suburban broke down, and I had to pay $1400 to get it fixed the first time, and about $1800 the second time. Plus I had to stay in a motel for 3 weeks both times while it was being fixed, and rent a car to get to and from work, so that was all a bit costly. But anyway, that time I spent living in my vehicle really changed alot of things for me, and really made me realize how little I actually "need" to live a full and happy life. But yeah, I can definitely understand how awful it would be to end up living in your vehicle under different circumstances tho.

@Humphrey115

Жыл бұрын

I can’t tell if this is sympathy or judgement, you sound so menacing

@colgatetoothpaste4865

Жыл бұрын

Accept reality and work your way up richness is scalable in the usa 🇺🇸 a being poor is a choice here in the usa 🇺🇸

@hugoorozco297

Жыл бұрын

Still gotta run to keep the battery charged 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@chiarosuburekeni9325

Жыл бұрын

I did it on and off for awhile. I hated it. As soon as I got enough money together I’d get a motel room. Trying to live in my car drove me mental. It’s hard to relax when you’re basically constantly in public

Pro tip: use military winter underclothes and sleeping bags. That's it. They're not the cheapest but they work best. If you've got enough fleece and wool separating you from the environment, it'll be comfortable and warm inside. You can use TWO sleeping bags if a single one doesn't cut it. I used to live in a trench and it worked splendidly in freezing cold, just make sure it stays dry on the inside. Speaking of trenches, I recommend you build yourself a shelter. It can actually be just a hole in the ground with some watertight roofing. Or you could just use a tent, that works too, but those tend to not be very watertight.

@NickBitts

Жыл бұрын

Why did you live in a trench

@michaelbuckers

Жыл бұрын

@@NickBitts Because I was at the frontline in a war. There aren't many housing options that are safe, and there aren't usually any pre-made fortifications so you make one yourself.

@keksicus6833

Жыл бұрын

​@@michaelbuckers which war?

@geromeblara

Жыл бұрын

@@keksicus6833 Chechen

@michaelbuckers

Жыл бұрын

@@keksicus6833 The ongoin one.

So much easier to get warm than it is to get cool. I worry about how to survive a Texas summer in a car without running the engine for the AC all the time. That's the hard one for me.

@Yael_D_

6 ай бұрын

Well in Texas it get cool at night. If you were in Florida it’s 100x worse. It’s 90 all day and night with 100% humidity.

@jodyel

6 ай бұрын

@@Yael_D_ Not always. Sometimes it will be triple digit heat during the day and only go down to mid-90s at night. So it's a misery no matter what really. I have discovered the Toyota Prius with its hybrid battery can run the AC without needing the gas engine so that's great news if I am ever stuck in car living. I'll get one of those somehow. Once the battery runs down a little, the car engine automatically starts up, charges it, then shuts off again. Best solution I've found so far for car living in really hot temps.

Never sleep in your car with the engine running, carbon monoxide from the engine could seep into the car and literally suffocate you while you're asleep. Very terrible adivce. Stick with extra blankets and sleeping bags if you value your life.

@mossroks

Жыл бұрын

Crack the window. I've done it plenty of times and I'm still breathing

@IrisFox97

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't mind if I suffocate because it would end my misery

@glenncocoslife

Жыл бұрын

I travel from race track to race track and do it all the time. Never effects me. I'm talking 100's of times.

@danielhorvath3204

Жыл бұрын

No, if you have old style suzuki swift

@BrianWaller-qe7gr

Жыл бұрын

Just get a detector and instead hanging it on a wall have it in your car

Respect to everybody out there living unconventionaly and keeping your heads up.

@NihongoWakannai

Жыл бұрын

that's what we're calling homelessness now?

@kevsimoes

Жыл бұрын

​@Burrito I mean if they don't got a home that's technically being homeless

@nykatewinslowable

Жыл бұрын

​@Burrito I'm not homeless. I chose to not live in a bricks and stick. in 3 years I have saved over $90k by giving up my apartment and moving into a van.

@Bigblanco_otw

Жыл бұрын

​@@nykatewinslowable how do you shower and keep your clothes clean? Not being rude just genuinely wondering

@kevsimoes

Жыл бұрын

@Owen Thoman sometimes the have showers and bathroom in the vans depending on the van. But sometimes if u have a gym membership they'll let you shower

Cover your windows. Even shut tight, glass windows lets the cold seep in. Use what you have, sun shield, towels, cardboard, to cover the windows as best as you can. You may not feel like it did much but, once you step outside in the morning, you'll feel a noticeable difference.

@Elkysium

Жыл бұрын

This is what I was going to say.

@ryanfoleye

Жыл бұрын

Underrated comment, if you can get hold of some 25mm insulation board and cut it to size it will make a massive difference to temperature and also offer a little more privacy.

@297megatron

Жыл бұрын

I just said this new comic my damn self LOL 😂😆😂 I'm currently live in this situation

@AmandaHugandKiss411

Жыл бұрын

Actually, need to Crack open a window at least 1.5 inches. You can die from carbon dioxide poisoning. Canadians know this as getting stranded on the side of the highway during a blizzard at minus 30 degrees Celsius to minus 48 degrees Celsius. Don't use your battery or run your engine either. You will need your car to be able to run. You at extremely low temperatures want to run your car periodically to keep your car from freezing. You will need someone to boost your car if your lucky but once completely frozen all fluids etc have frozen. Rods break and radiator cracks. If you have a Tesla, your car's battery will be completely broken and will no longer be able to be recharged.

@anonimiti

Жыл бұрын

Suffocation?

I needed this advice ima be homeless during the winter for the first time so I am trying to get prepared

@6andom819

8 ай бұрын

Sleep with a hat on and layers in general. Before you park for the night run your heat on high and already have your window covers up

NEVER keep your vehicle idling for more than 5 minutes. When a vehicle is at idle, there is less oil being pumped through the system, causing more wear. Keeping your vehicle in idle for extended periods, lessens the life of the engine.

Everytime I see this man he's in a different struggle

i was homeless for 4 years. tips: wool socks and blankets, reflectics window covers for all windows to insulate in winter and summer(your windows cause the majority of heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer, youll need to buy a roll of reflectics and cut to the shape of the windows), if you arent running the car to save gas dont use the cigaret plug as it will drain the car battery and if you need to leave at a moments notice a dead car battery is a big setback so use a battery pack to power things at night and recharge it while driving. i was a delivery driver durring this time so i drove more than enough to recharge my battery banks. get a good strong fan for summer. hand heaters help in the short term. take note of where and when you have access to a bathroom, there are mobile options but they are not ideal. organizing your things is very important not just to make thing easier to find but to also improve your mindset in a tough situation. dude wipes brand shower wipe for the days you cant take a real shower, not a replacement but it buys you time. park where you have permition never assume its ok. if you support the right to bare arms for self defense it is highly reccomended if possible. always cooperate completely with authorities. they understand your situation better than you might at that time and might even offer solid advice. comfortable means of sleep in your vehicle is a must, outdoor seat cushions are a good start but they lose their comfort after a month so carefully weigh your options here.

My friend who lives in her car just told me that in the TN winter, she wears a snow suit! What a great idea, and sleeps inside a good sleeping bag in layers. A snowsuit!! WOW, that is using ingenuity.

You can buy heated sleeping bags which use their own batteries. Just charge them up with a solar charger

My friends father said back in the 60's Mexican long haul truck drivers kept bricks strapped beneath their engines and at night they would retrieve these bricks and use a few underneath a bed roll to stay warm. He didn't specify what type of brick, but I thought it seemed like a decent idea, dont waste gas and save the waste heat for the inside of the cab.

@diosawintour1969

Жыл бұрын

This is a good idea if you have the sort of car that will allow that

@Treegrower

Жыл бұрын

That's actually a great idea

@thegoofebeatmakr

Жыл бұрын

maybe better the exhaust pipe because it’s the hottest part

I wish I could have had a car when I was homeless. But I only had trees and bushes. Minnesota winters are often brutal.

@tommytwo-times9053

10 ай бұрын

How did you survive during the winter?

@SKULLkidDEATHOMATIC

10 ай бұрын

@tommytwo-times9053 luck and understanding. I'm not the only person in MN that had to survive winter like that. Trees and bushes really help to block the winds at least. Pine trees with full bottoms offer protection from the snow if you can find one. A football player gave me his rain resistant jacket and the mayor would give me bread and bananas to eat every other week. I was also smart enough to never sleep on concrete. If you steal enough woodchips they can make a nice insulating bed. Not comfortable but better than before and better than sleeping directly on the ground. Also staying away from people and not making my situation too obvious to the general public. If you are homeless due to not having the resources instead of homeless for poor choices then you are more likely to be killed or at least badly harmed by "normal" everyday people who are not in your position. I've watched so many others who were just there because they fell on hard times, be attacked by that unassuming, well-dressed guy who's always laughing and smiling and would "never hurt a fly" or was "so generous". Nobody would believe what's really hiding behind those "super sweet" people's masks. It's far more common than anyone realizes. Those who offer help usually have an ulterior motive. Especially if you're a woman. The younger she looks, the worse it gets. Trust no one, not even yourself.

@filmc3887

7 ай бұрын

Obviously, he didn't.

@SerenityWithTheVixen

7 ай бұрын

​@@filmc3887Stop Judging please 💜

@dcgaming7249

7 ай бұрын

What did you do? I feel if that were me I would head south

Candle heater under a flower pot. A couple tea lights under it should heat that area put a metal duct on top close it up but put a couple holes in it so the warm air escapes heating the space. Put a small frying pan under less chance of fire and then you can use the frying pan to heat something up for morning breakfast. Oh make sure that between the flower pot and frying pan there is space like washers or quarters so air can get into it heat up. Hope it helps!! Stay warm!!!

I remember when being homeless meant you had no phone and Internet 😂😂😂

Cheapest thing you can do is just buy a Military grade sleeping bag I slept in negative weather, hot as heck

@jas16899

Жыл бұрын

Yep with proper insulation one can sweat in negative temps. No need for gas or a battery to stay warm when prepared.

@dt.radical

Жыл бұрын

for real. i'd much rather invest however much for a decent mummy bag than drain my battery with a heating blanket

@zetsumei1017

Жыл бұрын

This is the comment I was going to share. Take your shirt off too. You'll be cold for a minute, but warm up quickly. You will not be cold at all through the night. I'd say you might be hot. The sleeping bags aren't insanely expensive either. I believe they are around 300 bucks. While that may seem expensive it's multiple pieces for one and a high quality sleeping back can go for 1000 bucks. So, this is a great price.

@Skippidybop

Жыл бұрын

@@zetsumei1017yep, military grade sleeping systems are actually designed to sleep in underwear only, I slept manyyyyyy nights in the cold basically naked in my sleeping system and was just fine.

My wife and I were homeless for two years and lived out of a little Ford Focus with no heat. Winter was brutal. I lined the floorboards with space blankets lit a tea light candle on the floorboard and very carefully covered up with another space blanket while keeping my legs open to let the heat rise up to my legs. That’s how I survived negative temperatures in a car without heat. On the coldest nights we would each lay up against the doors in the backseat and I’d put her feet under my arm pits with four blankets over us. Anytime I see someone walking in freezing temps I always stop and give them hand warmers. You never know how much that can help someone.

@wjatube

Жыл бұрын

Or you could've, I dunno, drove to a warmer climate?

@lukei6255

Жыл бұрын

OMG. What soukess country let's people be homeless for two years??? In Finland we have zero homeless people. We have emergency housing and help people as long as it is required.

@ph1ll1p

Жыл бұрын

@@lukei6255 I'm sure Finland having a population 60x smaller than the United States, while also taxing ±56% of Personal Income compared to the USA's ±37% Personal Income Tax is the issue. As well as Finland accepting 30,000 migrant people per year (2022) vs. the USA's 1.01 million migrants per year (2022). I don't think it is a "Souless country" issue, I think it's a hhhhhuuuuuggggeeee logistical issue, as well as the red tape of getting Federal, state and municipal all coming together to solve a complex issue . (also my sources are websites that looked reputable, don't crucify me for not doing more research)

@Retarded_Cat

Жыл бұрын

So you were addicted to drugs

@miyagifatghost2684

Жыл бұрын

​@@ph1ll1p Damn great breakdown never thought of all that. It's too many ppl here plus living expenses depending what city this guy is in.

Layers of clothing helps. I had one person tell me if you dont have heating and its cold, put layers of newspaper between your blankets. It helps hold your body heat in. I found, when i had to live in a tent during winter, that having a rabbit fur coat on top of your blankets or sleeping bag. It really is earm and insulated you. I was lucky to have that coat. A few years ago i had no electricity or water. That winter my two cats slept under the covers with me at night and we were all toasty warm.

Could yt Tideline to Alpine. Amanda lived in a van in Canada for years with no heat in the winters! She's an inspiration & wealth of knowledge.

Wearing layers! Use lots and lots of layers of wool made clothing - especially socks and gloves to keep yourself warm! Also if you can - choice your parking slot wisely - make sure the rising sun hits it straight away in the morning. Another thing you can do (if you’re not too ashamed - like I was) is talk to people and rent a free garage spot for the really icy nights or snow storms. Other than that: stay safe out there ❤ life is tough but we are tougher!

@Xelenteontae_

7 ай бұрын

Smart

@lupeb6567

2 ай бұрын

I prefer that. I don't want to risk anything using electricity.

Those emergency foil blankets keeps heat in very well.

Dude is straight like someone please give me a home.

Thanks man I can’t afford a place to stay but that gives a lot of time to use my smart phone to watch KZread to find stuff like this

@Xelenteontae_

7 ай бұрын

Update?

After a number of years in the Army, I can say that keeping dry is always number one to keeping warm. I would breathe my own hot breath down into the sleeping bag with my balaclava covering my mouth to catch the moisture. Also, a personal tip I think is to keep the clothes that you'll be wearing the next day in the bag with you. They'll both provide more layers and they'll be warmer to put on when you wake up and get dressed. Get dressed in the bag if possible to avoid the cold shock once you emerge from your cocoon of warmth. And good luck brother.

@2hotflavored666

Жыл бұрын

@@Ahmed.Bbn7 Oh yeah, because we all know Algeria is a great place to live from all the millions of Algerians living in Paris. 😂 Just say that you're jealous of America being so much richer than your pathetic Arab shithole. 😂😂😂

@RealShaggy

Жыл бұрын

​@@Ahmed.Bbn7 I'm sure your country has homeless too. Struggling is universal.

@australian2

Жыл бұрын

Learnt the same in my time Army.

@deadright3118

Жыл бұрын

Having you cloths inside the sleeping bag is wrong. If you get out of a warm bag in your cloths your temp will drop and you will feel colder. Have on only a thin layer and when you get up then get dressed. You will rapidly lose heat then reward and feel comfortable

@1stcal11-b2

Жыл бұрын

Ooh rah

My heart hurts that we live in a world where a video like this is way more helpful than most.

@bushisback112

Жыл бұрын

This makes your heart hurt? Its a lot better than sleeping on the street.

@Clintscollectiblez

Жыл бұрын

But no more mean tweets right? 🤡

@phoenixrising4073

Жыл бұрын

@@Clintscollectiblez thank god for that. If I saw one more mean tweet I was gonna start crying, again, and then I was gonna have to go online and write about it, again, and let everyone know that the orange man was bad because he made me cry so hard, again. No more mean tweets and now I get to use my preferred pronoun and threaten everyone else who doesn't want to call me 'kid sniffing helicopter cat.'

@Clintscollectiblez

Жыл бұрын

@@phoenixrising4073 I pooped my pants crying every time Donald drump tweeted skid marks in all my tightey whiteys now 😤

@sandraarista3121

Жыл бұрын

I've lived like this... with a job and a college degree. Housing is so unaffordable. No one lives like this because they want to. Hence, it's pretty fuckedup that this is a realistic option for a standard of living. It's normalized. Fuck that.

You are one of my favorite KZreadr! Very practical and useful advice. Wish I knew of your channel in 2017 when I went on my first across the country road trip

In some countries most citizens can never buy a car their whole lives. In the USA and a few countries, one can be homeless and live in their vehicle

One underrated tip is to try to have everything be black, especially if you manage to have a black car with tinted windows that could be the difference between bone rattling cold and comfortably chilly. The next thing is layers, don’t care what it is if you have it and you’re freezing out it on, as long as it isn’t wet it will do more good than harm.

@justforever96

Жыл бұрын

You want the color the radiates heat the best to stay warm? How does that help you at night when you are sleeping? It will literally shed all the heat in the car faster than any other color. Although I doubt it really makes a noticable difference. If you want a car that is the hottest in the sunlight, sure, go for black.

@justforever96

Жыл бұрын

Two layers of thermals works more than twice as well. Three if you can manage. I can't ever convince people of this. I wear two layers in the winter when I have to be outside, it makes a huge difference.

@uncannyvalley2350

Жыл бұрын

But you may die in Summer...

@Retard244

Жыл бұрын

Does skin color work too?

@hamilt55467

Жыл бұрын

@@uncannyvalley2350 pro tip, don't wear black in summer. Why is there always an idiot like you in the comment section lol

You know it’s bad when you see how to live in your car tips nonchalantly on social media. Thankful to live in a place where it’s warm all year around. Props to those who live in this situation 😢

@KaiBrunk125

Жыл бұрын

Late stage capitalism 😭😭

@jerusalemite6522

Жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭

@Adam-vq7fr

Жыл бұрын

​@@KaiBrunk125 Final boss capitalism 😎😎

@orated762

Жыл бұрын

Guess you should make a video, how to keep cool when sleeping in your car.

@Rockstopmotion

Жыл бұрын

Come Chicago see how u last

Refletix cutouts for your windows help so much!

we need to vote out the older politicians these guys are causing a homeless problem. I lived in a middle class city its now a ghetto where rent is 1800 $ a month. If you are young and single it's a uphill battle.Pray you don't get hurt and have to lose work days. we have a lot of people who live in their car and work full time.

@Freakazoid12345

8 ай бұрын

The problem is that nobody cares about homeless people. How many migrants do we have coming into the states and how many Americans have just taken everything for granted or never built up a good support system etc. etc. It's the fault of the U.S. citizens for letting this happen and politicians are just doing what the citizens let them do.

@M3GAN3116

8 ай бұрын

@@Freakazoid12345 I lived in a small city of about 70k in the early 2000's it was obvious that the Baby-boomers were jealous of the millennials and were trying everything they could to screw them over. Other animals besides humans do the same old male zebras try and kill young male zebras baboons throw baby lion's out of trees. ALL OLDER animals try and get rid of the competition when they are still young and weak. The millennials even had FAKE music Beyonce Rihanna Ariana grande Pharrell Lady Gaga Katy Perry Jennifer Lopez TAYLOR SWIFT Demi Lovato just to name a few ALL work for the. ... BABY-BOOMER POLITICIANS .The immigrants they bring into America are the one's that are less educated and easy to take advantage of I live in a sanctuary city the immigrants here look nothing like friends I have in Mexico Columbia Argentina Brazil ect .All of them are in Rock bands and drive Harley Davidsons or muscle car's. Believe me it was the Baby-boomers who caused this whole mess.The city I lived in was a middle class city then the retired Democrat Baby-boomers moved in and it became a instant GHETTO over night. Lots of drugs and lots of homeless.

@chelseamoore6074

Ай бұрын

I cant believe the rents people are expected to pay nowadays.

Got kicked out after graduation and had to sleep in my car during a -20/-30 degree cold snap in Minnesota. I worked 2 jobs 7am to 11:30pm everyday to get my own place. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone

@Xelenteontae_

7 ай бұрын

How long did you sleep Sir?

I lived in my f150. I don’t anymore, but I still drive it everyday. It treated me well and I will treat it well

Honestly, preparing for the cold was always the easiest thing for me, you can always add layers. I want tips and devices on keeping the car cold in the heat.

@Hakuna_Matata_Cx

21 сағат бұрын

We hear all the time, children dying in a parked car. Or that the sun adds 15 more degrees to the temperature. 10 in the shade. So far I heard, staying in car during hot weather is a bad idea. I found it best to lay down on something comfortable outside in the shade. At night, even sleeping in my car with outside temperature warmer than 70 is rough. Not enough breeze. Id be sure to move to a place where it's only warm 3 months out of the year. And those 3 months, rent a room. Or perhaps use a tent with fans at night. If your family won't help you during hard times, why stick around for them?

I've slept in several of my cars in the winter. The German cars (1969 VW bug, '74 VW dasher, '84 VW Rabbit) had wool insulation above the headliner, under the carpet, and other areas. The German cars were warm and quiet. The American cars and truck were terrible to sleep in during the winter. Super cold, had to run the engine or freeze.

Tips from a backpacker: use a 32 oz Nalgene or other thick plastic or aluminum water and fill it with near boiling water and put in sleeping bag it will work as a heater for about 4 hours, a silk bag liner will add about 10° to your bag rating, wear wool it is both warm and wicks away your sweat if you get hot, don’t put your head in the bag you’ll make too much condensation and get cold instead get a balaclava to keep your face covered

@MattShine11

Жыл бұрын

This appears to be the best comment on the whole thing.

@Freedomlives33

Жыл бұрын

Whoa......when the end of the world comes......I'm following you 👍🏾

@TJ-um8ce

Жыл бұрын

Glad I didn't have to write all this cause that's what I was gonna say too 😂... that method saved my behind on a an unexpectedly cold night in the mountains camping... I was NOT prepared cause my very young self didn't check the weather (yea. I know ... I know... 🤦🏾‍♂️). But I slept like a BABY after i restarted my fire, boiled some water and threw that Nalgene in my sleeping bag.

@DhaoistAzazel

Жыл бұрын

Alpaca ponchos are great as well

@gurnblanston5000

Жыл бұрын

​@@DhaoistAzazel Your cologne is Burnt Almonds? Where can I get this??

I learned that covering your windows and cracks just like a house is just as important.

@maxnaz47

Жыл бұрын

Those reflective sun shades work really well, plus provide privacy. if it's not below freezing they will be all you need as your own body heats the space.

@wybren

Жыл бұрын

Depends. You need fresh air in a small container like a car.

@ecnalms851

Жыл бұрын

Is it possible that you suffocate in the car if you do that?

@DeputyFish

Жыл бұрын

@@ecnalms851 i mean depends but really i dont think so, since theres always gonna be air (the vents get air from somewhere) so i dont think windows are where most of the air is coming in, even with the vents not on

@dellclouds3090

Жыл бұрын

I never cover my crack 🍑

Lived in Colorado springs Amazon FC parking lot for 5 months, had access to water/food/restrooms just by walking down, and switched back and forth between night shift and dayshift. Began august and jumped to nights thinking it was smart to keep my body warm as I worked and slept during the day after work, waiting for temps to go up. PF membership for showers and workout. had to park in the back though and had lots of dark tint to help, got a mummy sleeping bag but didn't cut it enough, freezed to death but learned to crack a window for some air, but the blizzards fucked me up and got me sick on those 60h work weeks and OT. Shit was rough man. would of been great had i known some of these tips people post 2 years ago. Definitely think first two options are not viable at all, grab an external power source and charge it somewhere. Layer up. Almost tempted to go back to this to save money because soloing apartments on 2k a month in Colorado is leaving holes in the pockets. Stay safe.

That explains the burning car I passed on the road today 😂😂😂

I'll forever be thankful to homeless people. My mother in law suffers from Dementia and was in the hospital because of a heart attack, she left her hospital bed and went outside unnoticed(yes, we did file a lawsuit) and was basically reported missing after hours she had left. We looked for her for hours after contacting the police as well, but with no success. It was freezing cold and she had simple hospital dress, also being sick and old would be fatal. When she was found, more than 20 hours after escaping the hospital(7am), she was found with 4 jackets covering her up, apparently homeless people had given her those jackets, while common people didnt even question the fact that a old lady was in hospital dress

@corrincom

Жыл бұрын

The people who did that were actual chads, good on them

@piskor2001

Жыл бұрын

Wow

@Ceej3

Жыл бұрын

Most homeless take care of each-other. If they see someone in need they’ll usually give you the clothes on their back. Wish our country would do the same

@jacobg3490

Жыл бұрын

Well kindness IS free

@gb-hq3tk

Жыл бұрын

Its usually the people who r going through or have went through shit that r the most understanding

If you have a little stove, you can heat water and put it in a hot water bottle. Also handwarmers put inside your sleeping bag work wonderful

@Tipperary757

6 ай бұрын

I just read that hot water bottles are only good for 2 years. The seams eventually split. Just wanted to warn folks.

Make covers for your windows. Alot of heat is lost through the windows. Anything padded even cardboard cut out to match the size of the window. It help keep it cooler too when it’s hot and for privacy and stealth.

We are one year into our vanlife in the luton we converted. Fortunately we insuled it to the max, could not be happier in the bedroom. We have a diesel heater too but we need it so infrequently

I used to live in my car with my two kids. I hate thinking of those times, but it's important to remind myself how far I've come since then.

@r3lax375

Жыл бұрын

Respect man. Can't imagine that. Hope you all good now.

I’ve had to sleep in my car a few times but luckily never more than a couple nights at a time, it is probably one of the most soul crushing experiences that forces you to feel like the ultimate failure. I feel so bad for anyone stuck like this long term.

@jrag1000

Жыл бұрын

Meh, I used to regularly go on survival hikes and sleep in the mountains in a tent and sleeping bag, woke up a few times with snow and frost actually on my sleeping bag. It's good to rough it, it makes you stronger.

@ElJefeSan

Жыл бұрын

@@jrag1000 did you live in your car though? Because this is not the same thing.

@Conramen

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been living in my car for about a year and love it a lot tbh. The only problem is leaning the seat back to sleep, my legs get swollen from never laying down. Planning on getting a bigger car at some point so I can lay down, but still, it’s great. Gets cold, but I suck it up and run the heater when I wake up. It’s the safest I’ve ever felt and the less stressed I’ve ever been. I had a horrible upbringing and pretty terrible living situation before, so living in my car is like a breath of fresh air

Insulated window covers will help a lot. Especially when it's freezing.

One thing I did was always carry a ceramic heater and a extension cord. Could often find a plugin where I parked, or I even asked the landowner and they let me plug the heater in. Free heat and some nights would almost get tok warm

full time van life here.. thanks for making a video to help folks. here's a few more... #1.a single cande flame produces approximately 80 BTU s of heat. Add a heat sink. #2 Park with your windshield facing east so you get the maximum amount of sun as soon as it comes up. #3 get a dog. Happy nomading!

@dna9838

2 ай бұрын

Would need to keep the window a little more open because the candle will be using oxygen, and because you don’t want your lungs to be acting as the filter on the smoke.

@juliecarson7364

6 күн бұрын

No, don't get a dog

Don't sleep in/on wet fabric. Even moist fabric. If you're sweating and drenching your clothes, don't sleep in them. They'll cool you down like nobody's business. Instead, go as nude as you dare and wrap up in layers of blankets. And get WOOL. Get that shitty scratchy wool blanket and put it on top of your layers. And never, ever, underestimate the power of a pair of thick socks and a wool cap or similar. Stay warm and hydrated, friends.

@coffeepot3123

Жыл бұрын

People getting cooled down from the sweat of their oily smelly bodies IS my business!..

@rosshoover6986

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely right about not sleeping in the clothes you wore that day. Especially the underwear.

@willdenoble1898

Жыл бұрын

This man was in the military 100%

@feyr73

Жыл бұрын

@@willdenoble1898 Hah. I'm flattered but no

@InfoWarsTexas

Жыл бұрын

Then sweat into the blankets making them moist and counter productive 😂

It’s so bad to see a wonderful person like him as a homeless..

Fabrics are also important. Wool socks, wool thermal tops and bottoms. Ugg boots, wool jumpers. Feather down windproof jackets and blankets. Thermal rated sleeping bags. Woolen beanie too. Must be actual wool, synthetic materials are not the same.

Also keep in mind that when you have things plugged into the car that draws electricity from the battery. And cold weather is already very hard on batteries so don’t be surprised when you wake up warm and don’t have enough juice to start the car.

@jtjoemamma

Жыл бұрын

yeah pretty dumb advice

@ELI173DEWITT

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing might as well run your engine... I spent multiple yrs in vehicles in Ohio winters just run car it's like .50-2.00 an hr to idle...

@DeputyFish

Жыл бұрын

@@ELI173DEWITT tbf gas prices have climbed alot, but i guess atleast were past 2022 with the stupid $7 gas

@ELI173DEWITT

Жыл бұрын

@DeputyFish I lived in car with my family all of 2021 and most of 2020 and i ran the car 24hrs a day and without driving I used 40 dollars max in a day that's 1.67 per hr with air condition and heat

@mikebrooking988

Жыл бұрын

​@@DeputyFish $7, not 7$

I remember when I was living out of my car for 3 years, there was one year that was particularly bad in the winter when the car I had at the time didn’t have heat and had a hole in the passenger side. Me and my girlfriend had to use our bodies to keep warm through the long nights when we couldn’t afford To stay in a hotel. It’s not easy and I was blessed to have a car but hard work and staying focused and working nonstop paid off because I took a risk and drove from MA to Fl to start a new life. I’m still struggling but I have a roof over my head and a stable job and my basic needs are met I’m content and great full. Happy Valentines everyone ❤️🙏🏼

@BuckForearm

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations and good luck to you.

@feelinghealingfrequences7179

Жыл бұрын

what is your current struggle?

Love the heated blanket for a car! I didn't realize those existed. I now have a place, but I stay in my car to save money on road trips. Thanks!

Battery pack with the inverter is the way. That jackery also can be hooked up to a solor panel so you can have power at all times.

Advice coming from Michigan winters. Get an extra winter coat and stick it between you and the door - the door lets in a lot of cold air. Cover the windows with double reflective insulation. You can make your own with said insulation and cardboard. Doing this will vastly insulate your vehicle and you won't need a heating blanket or to run your vehicle. Make your window covers a bit oversized with the cardboard. This way you can stick velcro on the flaps and around your windows so you can just velcro it into place and not burn through a bunch of tape. Burrito yourself and sleeping bag in a queen sized comfitor. The comfitor is the best option, but if you don't have that, using a second sleeping bag works too

@ClaytonBigsby01

Жыл бұрын

No . An old style quilt is the best option they were made to keep you warm before electricity

@EffYoInfo

Жыл бұрын

Fear not, you wouldn’t have needed that quilt, because you could just cut your horse open and survive the night inside of its chest cavity. Like Luke. Advanced users will find the wood from your horse drawn buggy, as a useful fuel to build and maintain a small fire. Follow me for more 1880’s life hacks! OR you could buy a modern insulated blanket, of reasonable quality.

@LEDNightLite

Жыл бұрын

@@EffYoInfo the internet remains undefeated 😂😂😂

@vohbe

Жыл бұрын

hey! Michigan is nothing compared to Wisconsin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@zombie5505

Жыл бұрын

@@vohbe Cheese Turd

Make sure to insulate your windows. I used to pack my clothes in the front and back windows, and got a few of the cheap insulated window shades from the dollar store and cut them into several pieces that fit my windows and taped them together, and used the velcro dots from the dollar store to hang them.

@greer2402

8 ай бұрын

Better to get tinted windows or nothing on your windows. You don't want to draw attention that someone is sleeping in their car

@felipe333

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for that tip. Will need to use them next month.

@Xelenteontae_

7 ай бұрын

But how would you remove them when you need to drive

Something that was a game changer for me was making custom window insulation. I just got reflectix insulation, thick black fabric, and adhesive spray, cut the reflectix into the shapes for each window, and covered the backside of each with black fabric adhered with spray Gorilla Glue. Now when it's insanely cold, I put them up black-side out to absorb extra heat from the sun, and reflective side out when it's hot.

If you have a SAFE place to have a candle it will help keep you warm, my sister used a candle to keep her travel trailer warm even in a NY winter

Add a second deep cycle battery with a disconnect to run an electric blanket off of so your main car battery is separate and can start your car the next day. Also covering the HVAC vents under the windshield on the outside can help keep a lot of cold air from coming inside your car, and space blankets.

@Oborowatabinostk

Жыл бұрын

Pro tip

@kingchirpa

Жыл бұрын

Honestly just insulate as much of the car as you can if you know it's gonna be a cold night. Those windows will sap a ton of heat

@MinistryOfMagic_DoM

Жыл бұрын

Just shut the recirc door. No need to cover the vents, your car literally already has a door that will do that for you. Turn on recirculating air mode and it shuts off the outside air.

@JohnDeereCollector

Жыл бұрын

​​@@MinistryOfMagic_DoM some cars like impalas that are made cheap wont close the door completely

@leecowell8165

Жыл бұрын

yep. don't wanna drain your main for sure. & do NOT use anything flammable it uses O2. park your vehicle out of wind if at all possible.

Honestly stock up on blankets it makes all the difference

@donniebaker9533

Жыл бұрын

Make your own heat source aside from the cars power completely, those little candles inside of food cans with the sides cut out can make a world of a difference, couple thousand btu per can

@southernlady5085

Жыл бұрын

Wear a winter hat and gloves along with wool socks. Most of the heat generated by humans escapes through the head , hands, and feet.

@marklandwehr7604

Жыл бұрын

Honestly look what happened when Apollo 13 started to freeze up Frost moisture from sweat and your breath very very very dangerous you all have not thought this out very much and it will require Engineers to figure out a solution without it you're ignoring the problem more blankets are not a solution proper ventilation that's thoughtful is kind of Deep not the sort of thing armchair people discuss or when they do they take into account the Layman and has no knowledge of how to penetrate the subject asking you whether you see the face in the cloud does not mean you see a face in the clouds your mind looks to see things like that when they're not there the fellow that wrote Chariots of the Gods invites people to make this calculation you can understand Egyptian hieroglyphics it's not pictor word game it's a use of the false fallacy arguments argument from incredulity if you like shooting learn what a gunshot wound what mas trousers are

@marklandwehr7604

Жыл бұрын

Leave Egyptian hieroglyphics to The Experts leave it to chemical and mechanical engineers to decide how to deal with moisture in a frozen environment around electricity and conductive things with no thought to insulation moisture evaporation and freezing seek the person with knowledge who's not a flake magical thinking in your body do not work together

Something else you might think about, it's like a 16 or 18 Oz heated Mug.

One problem with the 12-volt outlet in the car is that they go dead after you turn the ignition switch off in most modern cars . You would have to rewire it directly to the battery. It might be better to put a separate one in wired directly to the battery.