How To Live in Your Car
- April 28, 2009
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Voice Over Artist
Peter Coleman
Music
James Panepinto
Writer
William_Kim
Whether you have to move into your car or you want to, there are some bases you need to cover.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mad Money host Jim Cramer once lived in his car for five months.
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Comments (4)
Should be a required course for all graduating students, Titled: Best Alternatives to Working for the Government.
over 2 years ago by deckard1
this is incredible! Thanks for posting but I hope I never have to use it.
about 1 year ago by Organic_Styrofoam
Awesome work illustrating this script – really fun video!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
Its 11:11 in the microwave clock.
6 months ago by goatman
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