Living out of a car

[jdcarpe]

If you get a CDL, you could buy a used Class A rig with a sleeper...

[JP]

If you get a CDL, you could buy a used Class A rig with a sleeper...

And change careers and just drive a truck all day...

[jdcarpe]

If you get a CDL, you could buy a used Class A rig with a sleeper...

And change careers and just drive a truck all day...

All good until you have home time and your wife gets pregnant and needs you home...

[JP]

Eh, I have no wife or home and neither of which are likely to happen anytime soon in my case.

[tp4tissue]

If you get a CDL, you could buy a used Class A rig with a sleeper...

And change careers and just drive a truck all day...

All good until you have home time and your wife gets pregnant and needs you home...

Divorce = 100% m0ar van life.. !!

[rich1051414]

I have a house, but I have also never been married xD I was 13 when my little brother was born, and my mother did not take that pregnancy well, and her health fell apart after giving birth, leaving me to raise him. My parents were also very poor, so that meant I had to hold two jobs while also getting an education to afford his diapers, food, and things he needed, and yes, I did have to lie about my age to get those jobs.

Needless to say, that part of my life was a struggle I am still shook up by, constantly being pulled in multiple directions, and constantly being ashamed of letting people down for there not being enough of me to go around. I now have a career and my own house, but I also have 3 ex fiances. I don't want children, and that chases away women, thinking I lack commitment, but they simply don't understand. It is not a lack of commitment. I lost my childhood to ensure my brother had one, and I feel like I have sacrificed too much for others already.

[JP]

I have a house, but I have also never been married xD I was 13 when my little brother was born, and my mother did not take that pregnancy well, and her health fell apart after giving birth, leaving me to raise him. My parents were also very poor, so that meant I had to hold two jobs while also getting an education to afford his diapers, food, and things he needed, and yes, I did have to lie about my age to get those jobs.

Needless to say, that part of my life was a struggle I am still shook up by, constantly being pulled in multiple directions, and constantly being ashamed of letting people down for there not being enough of me to go around. I now have a career and my own house, but I also have 3 ex fiances. I don't want children, and that chases away women, thinking I lack commitment, but they simply don't understand. It is not a lack of commitment. I lost my childhood to ensure my brother had one, and I feel like I have sacrificed too much for others already.

I know the feeling but I can't say I've experienced things to that degree. Hopefully your brother turned out all right.

[tp4tissue]

I have a house, but I have also never been married xD I was 13 when my little brother was born, and my mother did not take that pregnancy well, and her health fell apart after giving birth, leaving me to raise him. My parents were also very poor, so that meant I had to hold two jobs while also getting an education to afford his diapers, food, and things he needed, and yes, I did have to lie about my age to get those jobs.

Needless to say, that part of my life was a struggle I am still shook up by, constantly being pulled in multiple directions, and constantly being ashamed of letting people down for there not being enough of me to go around. I now have a career and my own house, but I also have 3 ex fiances. I don't want children, and that chases away women, thinking I lack commitment, but they simply don't understand. It is not a lack of commitment. I lost my childhood to ensure my brother had one, and I feel like I have sacrificed too much for others already.

Hrrrmm..

I think if you put that condition upfront,  you would've gotten the more in-tune female.

ALTHOUGH,  we have to wonder, a Female which doesn't want children..  Something is likely seriously wrong with this female.. and she may not be terribly pleasant a partner for the long haul..


Because it's like buying a car with no wheels..  Yea, such a car exists, and does everything else that a car does, except going anywhere..

Similarly,   Signing a Marriage (procreative) contract ,  sans the Procreation..


So user -Rich-  must find a female with an equally hard/damaged past, who does not want children, but has a good well rounded personality NOT reflecting her harsh past..


Tall order..

[Blaise170]

Something like this should be sufficient even for the most challenging neighborhoods.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Ford-E-Series-Van-E-250-SUPER-DUTY-B4-KEVLAR-ARMORED-LOW-RESERVE/253477382597?hash=item3b046de9c5:g:wZkAAOSwhj9akwcf&vxp=mtr

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You can go with the van down by the river starter pack:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-Ford-E-Series-Van-CHATEAU/183099657323?hash=item2aa1970c6b:g:6QIAAOSwL9taleph&vxp=mtr

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All of the clothes I have now fit in a few drawers. Wouldn't be that hard to keep them folded in my filing cabinet. And of course the climate is cold here but idling a cargo van only costs about $1.50/hour while you are trying to get back on your feet. Plus I know places I could sleep in my office where no one ever goes that I could go to in the case of extremely bad weather. Work also has a kitchen stocked with cereal, oatmeal, salad, etc. along with fridge and microwave, so my food needs would be covered there. Honestly, as long as I didn't lose my job I could pretty much live at work.

[tp4tissue]

All of the clothes I have now fit in a few drawers. Wouldn't be that hard to keep them folded in my filing cabinet. And of course the climate is cold here but idling a cargo van only costs about $1.50/hour while you are trying to get back on your feet. Plus I know places I could sleep in my office where no one ever goes that I could go to in the case of extremely bad weather. Work also has a kitchen stocked with cereal, oatmeal, salad, etc. along with fridge and microwave, so my food needs would be covered there. Honestly, as long as I didn't lose my job I could pretty much live at work.

Pretty sure they'll fire you if they found out you were pilfering work food.. amenities.. hahahaha

I'm not sure, but i think car alternators push 100-120 amps dc.. maybe less on idle.. that's certainly more than enough heat.

[JP]

Naw, just get one of those heaters that can siphon gas from your gas tank.

[jdcarpe]

Naw, just get one of those heaters that can siphon gas from your gas tank.

That's what I was thinking. They are common for Class A trucks.

[tp4tissue]

Naw, just get one of those heaters that can siphon gas from your gas tank.

That's what I was thinking. They are common for Class A trucks.

how do these heaters work..  it just burns gasoline .. ?

Wouldn't that give people cancer.

Does it have an indoor outdoor heat exchanger?

[jdcarpe]

From what I know of them, they burn a tiny amount of fuel from the tank, as it drips into a pan. The sealed exhaust from this burning heats the cab without idling the engine.

[tp4tissue]

From what I know of them, they burn a tiny amount of fuel from the tank, as it drips into a pan. The sealed exhaust from this burning heats the cab without idling the engine.

What... ?

Hahahhaa.. I can't picture this.. if the exhaust is sealed, it has an intake cycle for the next firing?

[jdcarpe]

Espar cab heater:

[tp4tissue]

Espar cab heater:

Jesus. $800  hahahaha



Wouldn't a lawnmower/ leafblower engine with a modified flywheel work exactly the same way.. ??


Any engineer could pull that for $200 tops.. Brand new honda engine.

[jdcarpe]

Well, just a basic oil change for a semi tractor is $250+

[rich1051414]

I have a house, but I have also never been married xD I was 13 when my little brother was born, and my mother did not take that pregnancy well, and her health fell apart after giving birth, leaving me to raise him. My parents were also very poor, so that meant I had to hold two jobs while also getting an education to afford his diapers, food, and things he needed, and yes, I did have to lie about my age to get those jobs.

Needless to say, that part of my life was a struggle I am still shook up by, constantly being pulled in multiple directions, and constantly being ashamed of letting people down for there not being enough of me to go around. I now have a career and my own house, but I also have 3 ex fiances. I don't want children, and that chases away women, thinking I lack commitment, but they simply don't understand. It is not a lack of commitment. I lost my childhood to ensure my brother had one, and I feel like I have sacrificed too much for others already.

Hrrrmm..

I think if you put that condition upfront,  you would've gotten the more in-tune female.

ALTHOUGH,  we have to wonder, a Female which doesn't want children..  Something is likely seriously wrong with this female.. and she may not be terribly pleasant a partner for the long haul..


Because it's like buying a car with no wheels..  Yea, such a car exists, and does everything else that a car does, except going anywhere..

Similarly,   Signing a Marriage (procreative) contract ,  sans the Procreation..


So user -Rich-  must find a female with an equally hard/damaged past, who does not want children, but has a good well rounded personality NOT reflecting her harsh past..


Tall order..

You assume I don't get that out of the way up front. People seem to think it is some kind of 'mask', a front, but as time goes by and they realize it isn't, it becomes more of a big deal until everything falls apart. I totally get it though, I don't hold it against anyone who wants kids, I am just not one of those people.

[tp4tissue]

Well, just a basic oil change for a semi tractor is $250+

for diy ? or at the Sharks..

[Blaise170]

Another downside to a semi is the height requirement.

[JP]

Another downside to a semi is the height requirement.

Damn, that's what she said.

[xtrafrood]

Another downside to a semi is the height requirement.

Damn, that's what she said.

[tp4tissue]

Why do I keep reading it's all about -Girth- ??

hahahahahahahaha

[Blaise170]

I don't want something too wide either.  )

[tp4tissue]

U guys know Water World ?

Living out of a van would be exactly like that.. except no swimming skills necessary ?

[JP]

U guys know Water World ?

Living out of a van would be exactly like that.. except no swimming skills necessary ?

Swimming might be a good skill to have when your living in a van down by the river.

I always pictured van life like this, sadly this is the not the reality.

[tp4tissue]

U guys know Water World ?

Living out of a van would be exactly like that.. except no swimming skills necessary ?

Swimming might be a good skill to have when your living in a van down by the river.

I always pictured van life like this, sadly this is the not the reality.

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Yea basically watching all of the van builds on youtube..

People don't have a very good ventilation system for cooking..

They all have this tiny fan in the top middle of their van, but imho, it should be duct to the cooker..

[jdcarpe]

U guys know Water World ?

Living out of a van would be exactly like that.. except no swimming skills necessary ?

Swimming might be a good skill to have when your living in a van down by the river.

I always pictured van life like this, sadly this is the not the reality.

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Yea basically watching all of the van builds on youtube..

People don't have a very good ventilation system for cooking..

They all have this tiny fan in the top middle of their van, but imho, it should be duct to the cooker..

When I was driving a truck with my trainer, he brought along a cooler with food and a propane stove. When we stopped for the night, he would setup his stove outside the truck and cook his steaks or whatever. Boiled water for oatmeal in the morning before leaving.

[tp4tissue]

When I was driving a truck with my trainer, he brought along a cooler with food and a propane stove. When we stopped for the night, he would setup his stove outside the truck and cook his steaks or whatever. Boiled water for oatmeal in the morning before leaving.

Yea, temporary is fine.

The ducting is for when they can't do it outside or in unremitting weather.

[ander]

i cant drive a tent

well, you'd pack the tent, and put it in the trunk for when you need to drive out for supplies.

But he just said you can't drive a tent.

[ander]

Tiny Truck + Mini Trailer = Super Small Mobile Camper Car!








The thing is, where would anyone who lived in something like this have to go?

[ander]

Tp4 = Never outside...

I've gotta ask: Is it because you don't want to, or because you're not allowed to?

[tp4tissue]

Tp4 = Never outside...

I've gotta ask: Is it because you don't want to, or because you're not allowed to?

Lack of appropriate outside activity..

Tp4 goes outside, and what's there to do ?

There's Costco

There's Home Depot

There's the Movie theater


And what else... ??

[rowdy]

Tp4 = Never outside...

I've gotta ask: Is it because you don't want to, or because you're not allowed to?

Lack of appropriate outside activity..

Tp4 goes outside, and what's there to do ?

There's Costco

There's Home Depot

There's the Movie theater


And what else... ??

More girrlz outside where tp4 is not, than inside where tp4 is.

[JP]

Hey Tp4,

I found a opportunity for you to meet some girls in Vegas. You just need a van to get this gig.

https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/866z28/las_vegas_vandweller_job_available/

[tp4tissue]

Hey Tp4,

I found a opportunity for you to meet some girls in Vegas. You just need a van to get this gig.

https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/866z28/las_vegas_vandweller_job_available/

This is exactly the kind of leaflet a Murderer would write up..

hahahaha..

/cowardice overwhelming

JP, perhaps we install a gun-turret on van.. van with gun-turret..  couple of servos,, hook it up to an Aimbot,,  full auto. !!

[JP]

Hey, I did post a van for sale I found on eBay that is lined with kevlar and bullet resistant glass. If anything you could also sell vegetarian food from your van. That may even keep some of the undesirables away. Also try and steer clear from the lot lizards.

[tp4tissue]

Hey, I did post a van for sale I found on eBay that is lined with kevlar and bullet resistant glass. If anything you could also sell vegetarian food from your van. That may even keep some of the undesirables away. Also try and steer clear from the lot lizards.

u never know, might get lucky, and not get a lizard..

[JP]

u never know, might get lucky, and not get a lizard..

That's the spirit.