You have described the learning process of living in your car extremely well. I'm in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where I live in my truck. For food, I do a number of things. I cook in my truck, I eat at the Walmart deli for three dollars, I do breakfast at the Golden Corral Buffet on Saturday morning, and, from time to time, I get Chinese takeout. King Chinese Buffet here in Colorado Springs sells takeouts from their buffet for only $4.75 a pound. I can usually get two meals from it for around five dollars. Lunch takeouts from Walmart cost under five dollars, and I usually buy lettuce and an avocado and make salads. Golden Corral also has takeout for $6.99 a pound. I usually spend around 380 dollars per month on food and I eat like a king. In the winter when it's cold, I keep fruits and perishable items on the passenger floor where everything like eggs, cheese and meats stay refrigerated. I don't use a cooler. I hate buying ice, and the stupid thing takes up all my space.
@elizabethoffgrid
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t thought about places like Golden Corral that have by the pound!
@petuniaromania6294
Жыл бұрын
I've been living full time in a Dodge Grand Caravan for a year and 4 months now. I quickly learned what I truly needed and definitely what I didn't. I continued to get rid of things little by little and don't miss anything. I love my bucket toilet, works great. Shelf foods and fully-cooked foods are delicious and easy to keep, but in small quantities.
@nancyseiler2844
2 ай бұрын
Maybe get a cargo net that hangs from the ceiling. It stretches from the 4 handles of the ceiling. Stores stuff out of the way, but handy. I’ve store window covers there, but be careful they don’t all slide down when you brake.
@elizabethoffgrid
2 ай бұрын
I tried that in the civic but everything kept sliding forward and hitting me in the head :) Probably depends on the exact cargo net and the shape of the ceiling.
@denisekyle6603
Жыл бұрын
Try using a soft sided cooler with a damp towel covering the food and leave it open ( swamp cooler idea)
@elizabethoffgrid
Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea especially when I'm in desert type places
@immerhashope
Ай бұрын
I decided to pick the ice battle first. I'm sure it will get old but I wanted the option. and I don't want to deal with power drain of the fridge or it breaking [maybe someday but not now. not from jump]
@elizabethoffgrid
Ай бұрын
Yep it's easier to just start with ice :)
@SharonP246
Жыл бұрын
I am new here, love your channel❤
@elizabethoffgrid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming
@mccutchenfamily3357
Жыл бұрын
Prayers for you and your safety and fresh wisdom daily
@elizabethoffgrid
Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@b133d1ngac3
Жыл бұрын
Solar frig but the Solar panel on the top of the car.
@michelle7352
Жыл бұрын
You'll learn how to pee in a jar. I have a whole little bin with hygiene wipes, doggie pee pads (put under you when you pee in jar), and one pkg of diapers for emergencies. I won't go into bucket method for #2, you're not there yet. Only in the beginning is the bathroom stuff a problem. KZitem is rife with videos on mechanics of living in car.
@WWGWGA-bi2rv
Жыл бұрын
I found all kinds of Ideas from lining a bucket with plastic and kitty litter to really sophisticated small units.
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