How to Live in Your Car

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Whether you have to move into your car or you want to, there are some bases you need to cover.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Pillows
Blankets or a sleeping bag
Cooler
Camp stove
Voltage converter
Access to restrooms
Places to park overnight
Hot-water bottle

Step 1: Furnish your car

Furnish your car with blankets (at least one made of wool, for warmth); a couple of pillows; a cooler; a camp stove; and a voltage converter so you can power appliances with your cigarette lighter.

Tip: Consider removing the passenger and rear seats for more room.

Step 2: Know where to park at night

Know where you can park at night. Trucker areas off the interstate are usually safe, as are hospital parking lots. Wal-Mart allows RV's and cars to park in their lots overnight.

Tip: Never park near a school. Someone is sure to call the authorities.

Step 3: Find restrooms

Shopping malls, supermarkets, and hospitals are good places to wash up. For a shower, go to a truck stop and ask around for a shower coupon; truckers usually have more than they need and are happy to give some away.

Tip: A gym membership will allow you to shower regularly.

Step 4: Gas up during off hours

Buy gas off-hours at stations with convenience stores. When you go to pay, ask if you can use the microwave to nuke a meal, like a baked potato or a frozen entrée.

Step 5: Stock non-perishables

Stock up on foods that are nutritious and don't require refrigeration, such as peanut butter, beans, and cereals.

Step 6: Stay cool or warm

Stay warm in winter with the help of a hot water bottle; stay cool in summer by parking in the shade and spending the hottest part of the day — noon to two — in someplace air conditioned, like the library or mall.

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[TheRandomLove101]

Thumbs up if you're here cuz you're bored.

[kidrule08]

it never said a YOU NEED A CAR in the you will need list

[PlastikHaifisch]

@TheRandomLove101 Nah, I'm just addicted to Howcast xD

[brendan100ify]

live in a tank or a van dumbass..

[SniperAlec27]

This is what I would do if I saw a spider in my house.

[scooter1558]

u a fake azz nigii.......HOMLESS PPL DONT HAVE INTERNET!!!!!

[AmerikanMILITIA]

lol 1:20 the 3 things most likely to explode when you microwave them

[mpt98765]

Well...it doesn't seem that I need a car...

[JessicaLouiseMusic]

basically...you're a tramp?

[blam7]

I lived in my truck for 2 month after my hours at work was cut making $400. Month. I had a gym member card so I took a shower in the gym. while living in my truck I just saved all the money that I can.

[sony6016]

its cool dude XD

maybe i could try it 

[Iloverrb]

@theblackbull55 hey you never know...0_0