{"id":29368,"date":"2022-08-07T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-07T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/?p=29368"},"modified":"2022-12-26T12:00:58","modified_gmt":"2022-12-26T20:00:58","slug":"vehicleliving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/vehicleliving\/","title":{"rendered":"Boondocking Road Nomads: Survival Living in a Vehicle, Van or RV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are going to look at a topic that\u2019s not talked about much on survival sites, but it\u2019s something that we\u2019ve wanted to cover for a while. We\u2019ve touched on various aspects of <a href=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/category\/off-grid\/rvcamp\/\">living off the grid in an RV or trailer<\/a>, but we haven\u2019t talked much about the boondocking lifestyle or how one might survive if they found themselves having to live in a vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was going to write this article myself, but I found\nsomeone with real-world experience who has gone through some tough times and\nhas actually had to live in a vehicle to\nsurvive. Since nothing beats real-world knowledge and experience, I\u2019ve asked\nhim to talk about the lifestyle and\nprovide some tips on how someone could live in a vehicle, either by choice or because\nthey found themselves in a desperate situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let\u2019s jump in and have a go at it\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Boondocking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boondocking, sometimes called dispersed camping\nor dry camping refers to RV camping outside of a designated campground. The term is pretty broad, but in general, it can\ninclude anything from parking in a public parking lot for a day or two\nto staying on public land for weeks at a time. Broadly\nspeaking, in some circles boondocking has also been extended to include\nliving in a van or even in small trucks and cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While purists might focus on the voluntary\naspect of RV boondocking, I\u2019m going to take a look at the nomadic lifestyle\nfrom multiple different aspects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\nmight cause someone to live a nomadic lifestyle out on the open road?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rising rents in urban areas, combined with stagnant wages have forced many people to live out of their vehicles or RV\u2019s. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In other cases, <a href=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/happiness-living-full-time-on-the-road\/\">choosing to boondock<\/a> in a van or RV has become a lifestyle choice, as modern nomads wander across the US to enjoy a bit of freedom. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some do it temporarily, as a way to save money on vacation or experience something a little different and not be tied down to a formal campground.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever your reason for boondocking &#8212; survival,\nhobby, or lifestyle choice &#8212; there are a lot of things to consider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since OFFGRID Survival is primarily\nfocused on preparedness related issues, we are going to look at the lifestyle from a survival perspective.\nThere are tons of online resources for RV boondockers\nwho can support themselves or treat it as a hobby. But for people forced into\nboondocking, or for those who choose it as an alternative economic choice, there are a ton of other considerations that don\u2019t\nget discussed much, so let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing a Boondocking Vehicle (If you can)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/van.jpg\" alt=\"Van parked in public parking lot\" class=\"wp-image-29381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/van.jpg 678w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/van-80x42.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/van-326x171.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s assume you are lucky enough to be able to\nselect the kind of vehicle you want to live in.\nYou\u2019ve got a wide range of choices. You\ncan choose an RV, a van, or some other personal vehicle.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many boondockers,\nthe ideal vehicle is some sort of self-contained RV. An RV motorhome combines\ntransportation and housing and gives you\na level of comfort beyond any other type of vehicle\ndiscussed in this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But there are some other\noptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A conversion van will\nwork if you are willing to give up amenities. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel trailers and\nfifth wheels offer the chance to use the tow vehicle as transportation, but\nalso offers tradeoffs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the bottom end is\nroughing it in a car, truck or van with minimal improvements. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s consider each in\nturn.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living in an RV<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/motorhome.jpg\" alt=\"RV Motorhome Parked on the Road\" class=\"wp-image-29380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/motorhome.jpg 678w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/motorhome-80x42.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/motorhome-326x171.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Motorhomes are fully self-contained and require no vehicle to tow. Depending on the size and age, the quality of the interior and amount of creature comforts varies. At a minimum though, they should be fully self-contained in terms of sanitation, cooking and sleeping. On the upper end, some motorhomes resemble small apartments and are very nicely laid out. &nbsp; <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a preparedness and\nsurvival standpoint, motorhomes are always going to be larger than other\nvehicles, and offer little or no practical stealth if you are trying to keep a\nlow profile while on the road. Plus, you have to tow a small car with you,\ncarry a bike or scooter, or rely on the motorhome itself for transportation,\nwhich can be a real problem depending on the size of your RV. <br>\n<br>\nIf you don\u2019t have to keep a low profile, and want all the comforts of home in a\nsingle vehicle, motorhomes are the way to go for boondocking. But this is an\narticle about survival, so let\u2019s look at some more practical options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living in a Travel\nTrailer or Fifth Wheel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/airstream.jpg\" alt=\"Living in an Airstream Trailer\" class=\"wp-image-29369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/airstream.jpg 678w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/airstream-80x42.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/airstream-326x171.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel trailers and\nfifth wheels might be an ideal compromise for survival boondockers. They feature many of the amenities that you are used in a normal home or apartment but they give you the ability to size down and live a life of comfort while out\non the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A big advantage here is\nthat you are free to use your tow vehicle without having to drag the trailer\naround everywhere you go. It gives you a great amount of freedom, but at the\nsame time requires that you feel secure in your camping place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some things to keep in mind:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trailers can be picked up relatively\ncheaply, and some ultra-lights or smaller trailers can even be towed with a common car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\nare going with a higher-end fifth wheel, keep in mind that while you will get more space, they\ndo require special hitches and modifications to a pickup truck to be used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assuming\nyou can find a place to park where it is safe to\nleave your RV, you can use the tow vehicle to go into town for groceries or\nwork. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living\nin a Tent Trailer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/tenttrailer.jpg\" alt=\"Pop Up Tent Trailer\" class=\"wp-image-29385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/tenttrailer.jpg 678w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/tenttrailer-80x42.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/tenttrailer-326x171.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are desperate, or\non a tight budget then there is the option of living out of a tent trailer. I\u2019m\nnot going to lie, this isn\u2019t the best long-term option but it\u2019s far better than\nliving in a regular tent and offers some amenities\n\u2013 you may even be able to find one with water hookups and sanitation\nfacilities. These are best for casual use (or desperation use) but they are easy to tow, take up little\nroom, and they are easy to pack up and move at a moments notice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A couple of things to keep\nin mind about Tent Trailers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are easily stolen due to their size. However,\nif you don\u2019t mind primitive living, but want a few more comforts than are\nafforded by a tent, a tent trailer might be a good choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are harder to heat than a traditional RV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re\nnot going to be able to boondock at a truck stop, Walmart, or other places\nwhere you can get away with parking an RV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living in a Van<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/livinginvan.jpg\" alt=\"Living in a Van\" class=\"wp-image-29370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/livinginvan.jpg 678w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/livinginvan-80x42.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/livinginvan-326x171.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\nwant some of the comforts of a motorhome, but can\u2019t\nafford the price tag, you might want to consider their smaller, more discrete cousin:\nthe van. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Van can range from everything from custom built camping vans with normal household amenities and possibly a portable toilet to on the other end of the spectrum just unrolling a sleeping bag in the back of an old work van and calling it a day. <br> <br> There are entire lifestyles that revolve around van life and living or camping in vans, and some van owners have built amazing custom camping vans. There are a lot of tradeoffs though, most involve limited sanitation and cooking facilities, and even more reduced living facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"l9cOiEoscXo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Van Life - Solo Woman Living &amp; Working in an Epic Sprinter Van Conversion\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l9cOiEoscXo?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> If you have the chance to set up a proper camp, a van is a great base of operations and gives you a platform to \u201cspread out\u201d from. If you have to keep a low profile, a van is still pretty obvious, but with the right looking one, you could probably make a decent effort at passing as a common work vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living in a Car or Truck<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/truck.jpg\" alt=\"Pickup Truck with Camper Shell\" class=\"wp-image-29372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/truck.jpg 678w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/truck-80x42.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/truck-326x171.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in your vehicle probably ranks in the top of the shitty options list. I\u2019ve done it myself, and it isn\u2019t pleasant. But it is something that many people do every night due to having no other options. If you have to live in a car or truck, ideally you can choose one that at least lets you lay down and sleep in the back in relative privacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vans or trucks with canopies or camper shells are ideal choices for that. But if you use a camper shell, you do lose a lot of stealth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camper shells turn the back of a pickup into a makeshift RV, but rarely offers more than a stove, a sink with a small water tank, and maybe a tiny fridge. But they are a good way to turn a truck into a boondocking home though.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are reduced to sleeping in your car, try to pick up a cheap van. You\u2019ll at least have more room and privacy. If you cannot do that, try to park in clean, well-lit areas, keep the interior of your car clean, and keep yourself looking tidy. Avoid drug and alcohol use, and obvious signs of living in your car. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While this can be a crappy way to live, some people do it by choice and do it very successfully. So remember, sometimes it&#8217;s simply your frame of mind and how you approach your circumstances that defines the outcome of your situation. For instance, check out this couple who has been living in small vehicle for years now while successfully running businesses and living an adventure of a life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"KOMvjxuIzgQ\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Extreme Minimalists Living Full-Time in a Pickup Truck Camper\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KOMvjxuIzgQ?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicle Living Survival Tips: How to Live in Your Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019ve got the vehicle you want to\nboondock in. How you survive in it will vary wildly depending on the type of\nvehicle. With that in mind, if you have a\nfully self-sufficient RV of any sort, you\nare miles ahead of the game. I\u2019m only going to briefly\ntalk about RVs, as living in them is going to be a hell of a lot easier\nthan any other option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I say self-sufficient\nor fully self-contained, I mean this to\nbe a vehicle with hot and cold running water, a\nrefrigerator, cookstove, shower, toilet, and sleeping\/living\naccommodations. They may not be luxurious, but you\u2019ll have all the discomforts\nand some of the comforts of home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Considerations for the self-contained boondocker:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/trailerlife.jpg\" alt=\"Living in a small trailer\" class=\"wp-image-29373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/trailerlife.jpg 678w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/trailerlife-80x42.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/trailerlife-326x171.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The self-contained\nboondocker needs to be concerned with\nkeeping potable water in their tanks, safely and legally disposing of wastewater and sewage, ensuring their batteries\nare charged and making sure they have\nplenty of propane in their propane tanks. The rest is general maintenance, best\nlearned through consulting the manufacturer&#8217;s\nliterature. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, water and sanitation can be\nhandled at any number of formal RV dump sites in campgrounds and rest\nareas throughout the country. If you are boondocking away from traditional\ncampsites, you\u2019ll have to make a regular effort to make use of them, so make\nsure your RV is road worthy. Although, if you are fortunate enough to park on\nprivate land where you can access some sort of\nsewage system and water line, you are miles ahead of the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living in a vehicle that is not\nself-contained<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/livinginvehicle.jpg\" alt=\"Small camping van\" class=\"wp-image-29374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/livinginvehicle.jpg 678w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/livinginvehicle-80x42.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/livinginvehicle-326x171.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not fully self-contained, life gets\nharder real quick. If boondocking is a hobby or\na means to travel, it isn\u2019t so bad. If you are forced to live in your\nvehicle during an emergency or for economic reasons, it\u2019s pretty rough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Making your vehicle as\ncomfortable as possible:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As a general rule,\nyou\u2019ll want to have a warm blanket or sleeping bag, and a small pillow. The\nless self-contained your vehicle, the\nmore you need to see to your comfort. Don\u2019t neglect your security. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are a number of small propane heaters that can be\nused to keep your vehicle warm that uses\ndisposable propane cylinders. Only use these with adequate ventilation, or you\nrun the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider wiring a second\nbattery into your vehicle&#8217;s power system. This\nensures you can charge small electronic devices, while still being able to\nstart your car. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unless you are parked near a restroom, you might have to\nrelieve yourself into a portable container. Pee jugs are common, and there are\nways for women to make use of them as well. Keep hand sanitizer and maybe some\nextra wash water handy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking can be handled on a small camp stove, allowing you\nto make soup, or quickly grill some meat and veggies. If you aren\u2019t living in a\nvan or truck, you might have to cook outside. Cooking your own meals saves on eating out, and stretches\nyour resources further. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety\nConsiderations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep all your doors locked, and where legal, consider having some sort of weapon to protect yourself from people who might see you as an easy target.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings. Never park in an unsafe location if you can help it. Consider the risks of natural disasters or human predation. Nobody wants to wake up to a gangbanger breaking into their car, or a river overflowing its banks. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"n_0NNfovNjI\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nomad Living in a 4x4 Tacoma for 4 years - Truck Camper Walk Through\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n_0NNfovNjI?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, living in car or truck is like an extended camping trip, and when you treat\nit that way, you\u2019ll find your quality of life improves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power Generation: How to find Power when Living in a Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/solargeneratorsandpowerpacks\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2017\/07\/solarpanels.jpg\" alt=\"Emergency Backup Solar Panel Power\" class=\"wp-image-27080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2017\/07\/solarpanels.jpg 678w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2017\/07\/solarpanels-80x42.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2017\/07\/solarpanels-326x171.jpg 326w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2017\/07\/solarpanels-331x173.jpg 331w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are fortunate enough to have a fully\ncontained RV, you\u2019ve probably got an onboard generator. If not, it is stupid\neasy to hook up an external generator to your system. From there, it\u2019s just a\nquestion of how you choose to use the generated power. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to have a sufficient battery bank to\nsuit your needs, and when possible solar panels to help keep them charged.\nRemember, when boondocking, security, privacy or good manners may not always\nallow for the use of a generator, so you\nmight need to use more passive means like\nsolar to keep your batteries charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"ZEdSlte3EtM\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Van Life - Our Amazing Stealth Solar Power Set up!  Off Grid Camper Van\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZEdSlte3EtM?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For those living in van, camper, or car, you do have options! Simply running your engine will keep batteries charged if you can afford the fuel. Small solar panels exist that can charge individual devices like tablets. <br> <br> When living in a less contained vehicle, small solar panels charging a portable battery pack that can run your mobile computing devices might be your best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a couple good portable solar panels and power packs that we recommend:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Goal-Zero-Nomad-Solar-Panel\/dp\/B00GU64KV8\/?tag=ogs-pa-20\" rel=\"nofollow\">Goal Zero Nomad 20 Solar Panel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SunJack-Solar-Charger-2x10000mAh-Power\/dp\/B00L87VKOO\/?tag=ogs-pa-20\" rel=\"nofollow\">SunJack 20W Solar Charger + 2x10000mAh Power Banks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07D29QNMJ\/?tag=ogs-pa-20\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jackery Portable Power Station Generator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In all circumstances, if you have the need and\nmeans, a portable generator can be of great use. However, consider that when\nliving in a van or car, it will take up valuable space when not in use, and you\nmay not really need that much power output. Living in a restricted space also\nmeans using less electricity. Outside of interior lighting, and personal\nelectronic devices, there will be few electrical items that you\u2019ll be using,\nand fewer still that justify the output of a generator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases outside RV, camper and some forms\nof van living, you\u2019ll be best suited by a\ncouple small solar panels, a portable\npower pack, and a spare onboard deep cycle battery to charge off your\nalternator when possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Sanitation concerns when living in a vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/publicrestroom.jpg\" alt=\"Public Restrooms\" class=\"wp-image-29379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/publicrestroom.jpg 678w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/publicrestroom-80x42.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/publicrestroom-326x171.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another mixed bag and\none I\u2019ve touched on to some extent already. As always, self-contained RV\u2019s are king here. Having onboard waste tanks, and\nsome form of running water beats peeing in a jug, digging a hole, or looking\nfor a public bathroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you lack those amenities, you are rapidly becoming more primitive in your boondock\nsanitation. Various self-contained\nportable toilets exist, but keeping the rest of yourself clean can be a\nchallenge. At a bare minimum, you should have hand sanitizer, and the ability to clean\nyour hands, face, armpits, feet and nether regions. Anything you can do beyond\nthat is a vast improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases,\nyou can use one of many portable showers on the market, although these are really meant for boondocking off the beaten\npath. Our urban boondocker survivors will have to resort to the old tried and\ntrue quick washes in public restrooms, gym memberships, or other similar ways\nto keep clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how and where you are boondocking, keeping\nyourself, your vehicle and your surrounding area clean is vitally important.\nNot only does it improve your health, but it\nalso improves public perception of yourself, and may allow you to stay\nin places normally off limits, or be given\na bit of a pass. We\u2019ve all seen disgusting homeless camps, don\u2019t let your\nboondocking camp become one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it Legal to Live in Your Car? Avoiding Legal Hassles  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/arrested.jpg\" alt=\"Arrested by the police\" class=\"wp-image-29375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/arrested.jpg 678w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/arrested-80x42.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/arrested-326x171.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a tough one, and as\nalways it wildly varies. When you use a dedicated camping site, you won\u2019t have\nany real problems. Some places like some big box retailers, truck stops and\nrest areas will allow overnight parking. You should verify this ahead of time\nwhenever possible, and always, always, always be on your best behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving away from this low\nhanging fruit, some public lands allow parking or camping for\nvarious lengths of time. Check local regulation. But there are a lot of gray\nareas, especially in urban locations that are problematic. If you are forced to\nboondock away from legal camping places, you are looking at parking on city side\nstreets, in parks, or any place you would normally\npark a vehicle in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes local authorities turn a blind eye to\nthese kinds of situations or even have designated\nplaces where you can legally park. In other cases, you can expect to be chased\noff, or even ticketed. Whenever possible choose a place to park that is legal,\nor in places where local authorities have accepted the presence of people\nliving in their vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try\nto blend in, and make sure everything looks clean!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The better your vehicle looks, and the better\nyou look and behave, the better your chances of avoiding legal trouble are.\nAfter all, who is more likely to get hassled by a cop? A crackhead, or a clean,\nwell-groomed person minding their own\nbusiness, who might just be a traveler\npassing through?<br>\n<br>\nIf you can\u2019t find a reliable place to park, you might have to keep moving\naround to avoid contact with authorities. The more you move around, and the less you stay in one place, the harder\nit is to cite you. Having a low key vehicle helps as well. <br>\n<br>\nAnd again, no matter what your boondocking vehicle is, don\u2019t act like a jackass.\nIt ruins it for everyone, regardless of the legality of where you are parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Earn Money While Boondocking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/workingremotely.jpg\" alt=\"Working Remotely from a coffeeshop\" class=\"wp-image-29377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/workingremotely.jpg 678w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/workingremotely-80x42.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/workingremotely-326x171.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nyou are boondocking, there are actually\na lot of ways to earn money. I once was homeless living in my car, and holding\ndown a full-time job. Suffice it to say,\nI wasn\u2019t living in my car for long, but there are plenty of ways to make cash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Temp Agency Work<\/strong><br>\n<br>\nTemp agencies often offer skilled, and unskilled people a chance to earn money\non short term jobs. While the job market\nvaries from city to city, the more skills you have, the more likely you are to\nget a decent temp job. Or you might get stuck selling hotdogs at a big league\nstadium. But hey, a buck is a buck, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Working Remotely<\/strong><br> <br>There are also a lot of remote work opportunities. Legitimate work from home jobs exist, and you can find them on places like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/i\/how-it-works\/freelancer\/\">Upwork<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiverr.com\/start_selling\">Fiverr<\/a>, although the pay can vary and tend to require some white-collar skills, a computer, and an internet connection. Typically these are content writing, graphics design, or coding jobs. You might also be able to find jobs with an answering service or as a virtual assistant if you have the equipment and skill set to do the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seasonal jobs:\nTraveling from city to city.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the physical ability, there are seasonal farm jobs across the US. In some places, labor shortages make these jobs very attractive short term propositions if you can handle the work. Construction season often provides a means to earn seasonal income, as do various commercial fishing seasons. In the Western US, you might be able to get seasonal work on fire crews fighting wildfires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Campground Hosts and Jobs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The great thing about these types of jobs is yo not only get your own personal spot to park and live, but you&#8217;ll get paid and also usually have full access to free WiFi ad Utility hookups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/koa.com\/community-camping-programs\/work-camps\/\">KOA WorkKamper Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestcamping.com\/dow\/host\/host.htm\">US National Forest Camp Host Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazondelivers.jobs\/about\/camperforce\/\">Amazon CamperForce<\/a>:  Seasonal assignments in a variety of locations. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Delivery Jobs<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou have a suitable car or bike, there are also various delivery jobs you can\nget through places like Uber or even Amazon and Wal-Mart. In fact, the so-called gig economy is booming,\nand if you can match a skillset to a gig, you have the chance at extra or even\nregular income. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use your imagination and your skills!<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou have certain talents or skills, you can also advertise locally on places\nlike local Facebook groups or Craigslist.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As\nyou can see, many jobs suitable for boondockers are short term, seasonal or\nonline. You will need a varied skillset, a willingness to work, and reliable\naccess to a computer, internet, and\nsmartphone. The urban boondocker living in their car could earn money in a\npublic library, or for the cost of a cup of coffee,\nthey can get a few hours of WIFi in a coffee shop.<br>\n<br>\nThe key to boondocking money is to think on your feet, be adaptable, and be\nwilling to work. It might not be as stable as a regular 9-5, but you can make a\ngo of it.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Roadwarrior: Living the Nomadic Boondocking Lifestyle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/vanliving.jpg\" alt=\"Living in a Van\" class=\"wp-image-29378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/vanliving.jpg 678w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/vanliving-80x42.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/wp-content\/themes\/church_10\/images\/2019\/03\/vanliving-326x171.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Boondocking can be a rewarding off the grid experience when done with a well-built RV, camping van, or even a tent trailer. It can be a full-time lifestyle that allows you to wander the country, and live free of the limits of traditional living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"kWqS8ltL8NA\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Live in Your Car, Save Money and Be Free\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kWqS8ltL8NA?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be a survival tool for those who are\nsuffering from financial hardship and\nhave no other way to live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have variously lived in my car, and several\nRV\u2019s, both on and off the grid. It is surprisingly easy to be comfortable and\nlive a quiet, hassle-free and rewarding\nlife. It can also be pure misery in the dead of winter when the inadequacies of\nyour preps hit you like a ton of bricks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many boondocking guides are focused on the RV\nliving aspect, and disregard the other elements of people forced into it, or\nwho choose to live a more nomadic life. It is impossible to do more than a\nbroad survey in an article like this, but you should come away with a solid\ngrounding in how to approach different elements of boondocking, and more\nimportantly an idea of the mindset needed. \n\nBoondocking is simply an\nevolution of the old urge to travel and be free, or conversely to make do with\nwhat you have and try to better yourself in the process. No matter where you\nare on the boondocking spectrum, it doesn\u2019t have to be hard, and it can even be\npretty darn nice. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tips for living in your vehicle, including where to park, safety concerns, how to generate power, and how to do it legally. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":29392,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,8,30],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-29368","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-survivalism","8":"category-rvcamp","9":"category-urban"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Road Nomads: How to Live in Your Vehicle and Survive<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Tips for living in your vehicle, including where to park, safety concerns, how to generate power, and how to do it legally.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/vehicleliving\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Road Nomads: How to Live in Your Vehicle and Survive\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Tips for living in your vehicle, including where to park, safety concerns, how to generate power, and how to do it legally.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/offgridsurvival.com\/vehicleliving\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Off Grid Survival - Wilderness &amp; 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