Have you ever lived in your car?

YorkieonmyPillow · ‎01-13-2013

Have you ever lived in your car...or a van....? Some people do it deliberately to save money. Other people are homeless, and have to live in their vehicle.

LucyGoose · ‎04-20-2012

NO. I couldn't imagine having to or even wanting to live in my car.

YorkieonmyPillow · ‎01-13-2013

I've never lived in my car either, but if I were single, without pets, and needing to save money pronto I would consider it.

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

Never lived in a vehicle, but my first apartment was very 'cozy'. The rent was very reasonable and the neighborhood was safe. It enabled me to save for some new furnishings and a bigger apartment.

HollyDays · ‎12-14-2014

On 3/25/2015 YorkieonmyPillow said:
I've never lived in my car either, but if I were single, without pets, and needing to save money pronto I would consider it.

Where would you shower? How would you eat? Where could you park that was safe? How would you stay warm all night? Wouldn't you be better off on the couch of a friend's house or in a woman's shelter?

Colonel Meow · ‎05-25-2014

Yes, one month when I was still in college, although it wasn't every night. Many nights I was able to stay with friends, but I hated to be indebted to anyone - so I would sometimes stay in my car. Thankfully, this was only a very brief period in my life. Smile

terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

On 3/25/2015 HollyDays said:
On 3/25/2015 YorkieonmyPillow said:
I've never lived in my car either, but if I were single, without pets, and needing to save money pronto I would consider it.

Where would you shower? How would you eat? Where could you park that was safe? How would you stay warm all night? Wouldn't you be better off on the couch of a friend's house or in a woman's shelter?

I think Walmart allows anyone who wants to park in their lots. The stores are open 24/7 and it's relatively safe.

bikerbabe · ‎03-09-2010

You might think that it something that you would do to save money but I imagine if anyone here actually tried it they would change their mind pretty quickly. I've known people who had to live in a vehicle because they had no money and were homeless. It's not pretty. And it's not safe. It's not like camping in a motorhome.

Colonel Meow · ‎05-25-2014

On 3/25/2015 bikerbabe said: You might think that it something that you would do to save money but I imagine if anyone here actually tried it they would change their mind pretty quickly. I've known people who had to live in a vehicle because they had no money and were homeless. It's not pretty. And it's not safe. It's not like camping in a motorhome.

No, it's certainly not.

missy1 · ‎03-10-2010

On 3/25/2015 HollyDays said:
On 3/25/2015 YorkieonmyPillow said:
I've never lived in my car either, but if I were single, without pets, and needing to save money pronto I would consider it.

Where would you shower? How would you eat? Where could you park that was safe? How would you stay warm all night? Wouldn't you be better off on the couch of a friend's house or in a woman's shelter?

That's what gyms are for.