I love that you still wear make-up, fix your hair, and dress cute! Living in such a small space has so many limits, but the fact that you still do these things fir yourself, shows us that you really care about yourself. You always put on a happy face! We love you! God bless! PS, those people who tell you to clean your car need to get a life! It's your space, do as you please! 😊
This is exactly why I was attracted to this video. It’s nice to see someone look “ normal” while in a cramped space. It’s easy to let oneself go! 🤗 I think she’s awesome!
It's not that people try to be rude or hateful about the cleanliness about the car, it's the fact that the more clean it is, the less likely she will get bugs, pests, etc. and keep her more healthy. Little bit of common sense
Katie, I love how open you are about your living situation. I've been traveling for the past two years with my brother, living out of my 2007 Eclipse GT. Nothing wrong with the small cars. I call mine Pepe', the little mule. The hatch is fantastic for wrapping straps around to hold things to the top of the car. I travel with my brother so there is no sleeping in the car. We carry tents, water, food, solar panels and sleep in both national forests and on BLM land... and love this life style. Usually we travel and find places to camp near enough to a town to get a job for a little while before saving up money and moving on. Our main routes are between washington state and Quartzsite, AZ and I've never been so free in my life. Oddly, we ran into a snag this year and ended up in, of all places, The Grand Canyon! Living here is cheap as an employee... about $130 a month with everything included... almost as good as living on the road. We plan to stay another 9 months, but I can already feel the road calling me back! I do get told Im crazy for living this way, then I see the mass of bills THEY live under and just shake my head. I have no bills other than keeping up the car, insurance and keeping up my phone. Keep up the good work.
You are a real doll, a gem of a woman. I love your videos they are informative and useable. I to live in my Jetta, it's a little bit larger than your car but I'm a big guy so it works. It's a bit harder for me you see I'm in a wheelchair. I had both knees replaced a few months back. I played football in high school and college (San Jose State U.) and now am paying for those glory days. I became homeless a few months ago after I was discharged from a nursing facility and physical therapy had abruptly stopped when my insurance ran out. I found myself living in my car and not able to this day even walk to my trunk to use my wheelchair. I must ask help from passing men to help me with this. Quite a humbling experience for one who was an alpha male(but I still am)who was a damn good defensive linebacker at S.J State and avid hiker to this. It tough but I'm rolling with the punches and DO consider myself lucky and blessed compared to all the homeless people out there with no car to shelter them especially the young children. I pray for myself and them. I will carry on, I know and have hope that I will walk again soon and things will change for the better, for they must just as I know the Sun will rise every morning. I shall and will not lose faith. Please carry on with your fine videos, you are so positive and pretty as well. V.
Praying for healing, ability to walk. Have you applied for social security disability? Even if you haven't worked for long, you are entitled to social security supplemental? Praying for shelter and that God supplies every need.
Victor Buendia I'm sorry for your situation. Don't know if you live in San Jose or not but one bedrooms Appartments go for $2,700.00 pre month in San Jose. And the city can't figure why there's so many homeless.
I have 46 years long haul trucking ,living in a truck. I know about living in close quarters .The good part is that most of the time ,I had a sleeper that I could stretch out in. Always ,every day ,I could get a hot shower in a truck stop. I chose this job because I like to travel , and I got paid VERY good money for seeing a different stretch of road every day. That was my choice.. It would be a different story if it was forced on me. I do not know your reason ,but if you are happy ,that is the main thing. Try sleeping in the car parking area of Truck Stops. It is much safer ,people around 24/7 ,and help is just a scream away. one more thing-- I NEVER had as much stuff in my truck, as you have in that car. Next time you might consider a VAN. Good luck.
This is the first video I've ever watched of you. I dont know anything about you but I find that you are real and sincere. Dont ever let anyone words effect you deeply in a negative way. I just felt the need to say that. God bless you and may you find everything in life you ever want or need.
That's not good that you can't stretch your legs when you sleep, that's like driving and even worsens blood circulation and you need that when your body is trying to recuperate when you sleep... you should trade it in for another car... like a used Prius... you can put the seats down and lay out fully.... and you can even set up a bed or mattress in there and sleep better than those who sleep in doors if done right. I got a 2015 used Prius with 31,000 miles on it and for only $15,000... put 3,000 down and traded in the cr-v i had with another 3,000... it had wear and tear on body and 135,000 miles on that..... it works wonders. try something like this.... and you being 5'2... the back of the prius would be huge for you, at least the size of a full size bed... (I'm 5'8 and i can fit nicely but if i was taller i'd feel a little too big, but for you it'd be AWESOME!)... and I know you'd love it, it's also a hatchback like what you have already just 10x better.... heck put a casper mattress back there and enjoy the rest of 1/3 of your life spent sleeping. you only live once.... just do it.... if you do... you're welcome in advance lol. :)
Gosh Katie, you could improve your comfort and safety by investing in a used Prius or Prius V. The bed in the back with the rear seats folded forward. Your camping mat and a foam mattress can stay in place while driving suitcases in the passenger seat and misc camping gear on floor. This vehicle has so much room and the hybrid mpg is wonderful. For added security tint on the rear windows very dark. I take mine to Mexico and have never had any problems, but I park in safe places! The beauty of Baja is really worth the drive. Happy trails, JT
I have just recently retired and rigged my minivan into a camper, with a cot, bedding, storage under the cot, camp kit which is my tent, stove, cooler, etc. The cot is nice for us elders. I'm preparing for extended camping trips. Maybe you could take the seats out, and get a cot, too. If you have someone to store the seats for you. Best wishes. Happy trails.
i think we should see a video where you take EVERYTHING out of your car! I'd love to see all the stuff you have shoved in there! There might be some forgotten treasures! You kill me.
+Katie Carney I bet you've accumulated a LOT of change in your car seats. See if you can retrieve it and treat yourself to a fancy meal in one of your episodes.
D Michelle not if they break your windows like they did mines. They took absolutely nothing, and cost me a few hundred dollars to get the windows replaced
Talk about your favorite rest stops, pull off places, favorite places to eat along your way, biggest love about living in your car... the music you jam too :)
Katie Carney I've. got a beautiful large Jeep Grand Cherokee and it's perfect for living in because of all the room! Right now im prepping it to live in! I'd love for you to join me on my adventure! There's plenty of room for two! You shouldn't have to live in such cramped quarters! I'm not looking for a "Hook up", just a lovely girl, which you are, to enjoy traveling with!
Hi Katie, I saw your video after watching a video of a woman in her 60s who modified her Pontiac to be her home. She is more of a camper, camping on public lands, like "boondocking," than a traveler. If I were to guess (without watching your other videos), what inspired you to live in your vehicle was your initial desire to explore, and to go on unplanned road trips, which turned into something you do full time. I had lived a transitory lifestyle from October of 2008 until July of 2011. During that relatively short period, I have traveled with my pack on a train, bus, and a few times, been lucky enough to get a ride hitchhiking. I worked seasonal jobs for National Park concession employers at Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Big Bend, all of which provided housing. I also experienced countless numbers of days camping out. There were also times where I slept in hostels, which were considerably more comfortable than primitive camping, like what I did in Northern AZ. I have traveled all over the western United States all the way to AK. Following that period of a few years where I have indelibly fond travel memories, that include walking the grounds of majestically stunning natural wonders, and meeting extraordinarily nice people, I moved to Reno, NV and lived there until March of 2016. Then I relocated to Seattle, a beautiful city but has a socially weird vibe. where I live now. I live comfortably in my small but modern studio that has all the amenities including contemporary full sized appliances (that include a washer and dryer and a dishwasher). Even with all the comforts living in a relatively new apartment in a nice area that overlooks Lake Union from the building's rooftop lounge and deck area, I still have not abandoned the idea of traveling for an extended period of time again. The thought of living a minimalist lifestyle, like making a vehicle my home, had slowly escaped my mind over the last few years. After watching your video however, it pressingly reignited my desire to experience that lifestyle again. Only this time, I would want to experience that relentless desire to travel. I live a simple and boring lifestyle now, a total departure from how I lived my life in Reno. I don't do much here; that makes saving money less difficult. It is obligatorily deemed a challenge to save money here in Seattle as it is not cheap to live here. In just almost two and a half years. I have managed to save over $31K. Perhaps subconsciously, I was prepping to opt out on conventional lifestyle altogether. I go to school (using my veteran's benefits) and I am planning on applying for an internship at Boeing next summer. But as you might have already guessed, my mind is already getting increasingly bombarded with alternative ideas since watching your video. This video has made me rethink what life really is. It made me realize that comforts of modern living are not necessities to satisfaction. Thanks. John F.
I took the back seats out of my car and put a twin sized mattress pad. It's super comfy and being 5 8 I can stretch my legs out fully. I might make a video on it
How did you get the seat out? Mine fold down (Civic) but it's that bit of incline when lying down is holding me up. I could probably add more padding, though.
I love your upbeat attitude. I’ve been living in a big truck for 7 years. You’re right about being comfortable while we sleep. That’s all I need. Everything extra is a bonus. I’m transitioning into an old Fedex van. You want a question? How do you stay cool in the summer?
I live in the UK and I own a Toyota Yaris, too. I bought it new in 2001 and I'm still driving it! I say the same thing as you: "I'm going to drive this car til it dies." I love my Yaris. I have NEVER had one mechanical problem with it. I've had wear and tear issues, as with any car (brakes, tires, etc), but the damn thing keeps on going and drives as well as it did the day I bought it. I have been driving Toyotas since 1992 and will never drive anything else.
My friend and I just road tripped in my Yaris for the past month. We actually were able to make a really comfy bed in the back seat. We folded them down and then pushed the front seats all the way forward and leaned forward. Then shoved our clothes and stuff between the seats (to fill the gap) and put matts down. If you're still too tall (like me), put your head in the trunk and shove your feet between the two seats.
Good on you Katie :-) I've seen vids where people just get a roll of Reflectex & cut panels to for their windows. I've just bought 2 windscreen sun shades and am gonna cut them up to fit my side and rear windows ; just pop them in when camping or sleeping. On Ebay I saw black pleated pull down/up blinds; suction caps; about $7. I'm a 63 year old Aussie and just got what we call a 'panel van'- same size an an older station wagon but only a front seat, big cargo area, higher roof, .. I guess like a delivery van. These are used by trades people like painters, carpenters, plumbers so they can load their equipment, tools etc yet have a comfortable front seat; bench or bucket seats. Looking forward to testing it out next weekend and just stealth camp for the first time; maybe at a servo/ fuel station where there is food, drinks, restrooms yet near a nice beach. Take care, thanks for sharing your vids All the best
I enjoyed your video, have you considered getting a car top carrier to expand your storage, this would allow more living space in your car. Also if you add a rear hitch carrier you can create even more available space by have two points of external storage. Anyway I often wondered by adding a platform that stretches across the dashboard and rear seat backrest you can create a full length bed to sleep on. Thanks for sharing a bit of your life.
You may have answered this but I haven't seen all of your vlogs. Why do you sleep in the front seat? It seems cramped to me. Does your front seat fold down? I'm 5'9 and that will never work for me. Also, you are so right that the older you get the more you notice ache and pains. My family thinks I'm crazy but 1 of my dreams is to travel to California in my VW Tiguan. I turned 40 this year and my baby is 9 so, I have some time before I can car live. In the mean time I would like to do a Van conversion and take the family. Because who wants to wait 9 years to do this. Okay enough rambling. Thanks
I sleep in the back seat nothing converting my windows and I have a Chrysler Sebring , I have an arm rest between the front seat and driver seat and I totally agree the worst thing about car sleeping is the seat belts
+katie carney One idea that has come to me (in a similar boat, ie. might have to begin car camping/again). This new idea is I have finally taught myself how to sleep sitting up. This new idea is to sit in the front seat (which ever one works best) with pillows stacked high next to me. Then, like I do now where I live (due to sinus condition making it hard to lie flat currently) I just lean forward and to either left or right with my head lying on these stacked pillows/high enough to be comfortable. Find as long as can stretch legs out and have comfortable butt sitting space this works well. Been doing for month now. Works well for 4-5 nights before get real tired and have to lie flat for full out sleeping. hope helpful.
She is so funny...love the realism as she struggles to pull out the pillow in the back and the mess and the waking up through the night to stretch and putting the mat down without opening the doors, seat belt things, aging...cornbread, LOL! How many times have I said help ...LOL.
Can’t be good for her back / body being crunched up like that. I’d recommend going a little bigger or customizing one of the seats so it can fold down and she could sleep lengthwise from the front of the car to the back
I've been doing this in my Scion Tc for over a year in the desert. I did the same with pillows in the bucket seats. Side windows I made my own shades buying reflectix from home depot and some chalkboard fabric with adhesive. Kept light out and it looked like I had tinted windows. I just bought a new car and looking for some tips on sleeping. 6'2" makes it difficult. My Scion I just folded the front seat and placed two skateboards between the front and back seat so I could stretch.
When I lived in my car I drove an Oldsmobile Alero, which had back seats that fold forward, so I was able to sleep with most of my body in the trunk. I had men's shoes that I used to hold a blanket stretched from the front window to over the front seat headrests to the back window. Anyone walking by would never know it was a female in the car! I also had a huge stuffed bear that stood in the front seat with a cowboy hat on his head when I drove at night. The bear looked like a big man sitting in the passenger seat and I always used the seatbelt to hold him up.
I have spent a couple of years living in my car after splitting with my partner, I can relate to everything you are saying. I had a Toyota Estima with curtains that was ok but it got wrecked and I ended up in a Civic. I actually found the winter easier than the summer. I found a fleece lined sleeping bag is better because it doesn't suffer from condensation.
I'm pretty sure that's a comment that you could afford to have kept to yourself. If you don't like how her car looks the don't watch the video. All of that criticism and negativity is 100% unnecessary, and how she decides to keep her car is none of your business
Actually, if she wants to showcase a dirty car publicly, then us users can ask about what we see. After all, it is a polite question, not an an unreasonable accusation. And frankly, she keeps herself in beautiful shape, so it is surprising. Also, my guess is she couldn't care where she sleeps, or how, it seems to be low on her priorities so maybe it doesn't matter if it's disorganized to her, and that's fine.
It's probably just difficult to keep clean. The Yaris is much smaller than you might think. I lived in a sedan once with my girlfriend and we didnt have that much stuff but having to move things around all the time messes formed very quickly and looked much worse than they actually were.
I recently been watching people live in their cars or vans that hey convert into homes, I really wanna do that the thing holding me back at the moment is on the road income, I'm brainstorming to figure it out. I love the gipsy life. Wish me luck I love you spirit. Your energy is beautiful
You're such an interesting and genuine person and I'm so glad I just found your videos! I love hearing about how your car is set up because I also slept in my car for a while (I don't anymore) but I loved living out of my car for the short time I did! Best wishes
Thanks for the video. Great points...for me at least. Many won't understand your reasons for doing what you do, but....it's YOUR life. No one is walking in your shoes. Maybe too many have been needlessly living way beyond their means, who knows. This was very informative, especially as I have a tiny piece of property in the country that I may need to retire to without building anything. Keep it up, and keep the Lord first.
I travel with my 150 pound Newfoundland dog. He is super friendly but not when he suspects someone might not be totally kosher, as ole Anthony Ulasewicz used to say.
My car alerts me when someone hasn't fastened their seat belt. So I am periodically reminded that the passenger next to me hasn't-fastened his seat belt., True, but that's because his head is hanging out the window, scenting the onrushing air.
Slept in a Honda Accord 6 months before. Drivers seat back, legs down the passenger leg/feet area diagonal and it worked. Parked under a big tree behind work. I was always on time! I did this because I didn’t want my alcoholic brother to move in if I rented an apartment. He got a gf so I immediately moved into my man cave duplex apartment.
Hey Katie, get one of the sunscreens for your windshield at Walmart. Costs around 10 dollars. You can use it to protect your car interior while parked during the day, and as a privacy screen while you sleep at night. Be safe, sleep well, we sinners are praying for you and your safety. God Bless! Really glad about "Cornbread's" contribution! You make me smile. OOPs, can you tell I commented before I watched the whole video? :)
Cool! Thanks for your tips! The pillow & matt on the seats would be a game changer. That was the worst thing when I tried sleeping in a car. Do you have any videos tutorials of your make up routine in the car? Your make up is flawless👍🏽
I couldn't sleep like that. I got claustrophobic just seeing the shots of your leg space (or lack thereof). I mostly sleep just like you in the fetal position, but just the thought that I couldn't stretch my legs out is too much! Luckily, if I chose your lifestyle I have a Fit which is a hatchback. With everything down I sleep quite well - but the quirk is I can stretch out fully like that. I was really impressed with the Fit. It looks so small but somehow it's very spacious inside. When I go camping I opt to sleep in my car versus a tent. I am terrified of insects and spiders (or and bears and crap too lol) so I don't have to worry about them as much in there. Also, I am light sleeper and it allows me to block out snorers (ear plugs also make me claustrophobic oddly) and people getting up etc. In the end it's just more comfortable and safe. I love camping - right until the fire goes out and everyone goes to bed until the next day so it's perfect for me. I sound like a random endorsement for the Honda Fit if you want a tiny car like hers with great mileage as well. Haha, I sound like I work for Honda.
I've been preparing my Jeep for car camping, I'm totally ready. Totally. I'm waiting for colder weather. I can't do hot. Gonna scope out Dallas or OKC. Can't wait.
I live in my SUV. I have my windows tinted and also have windshield covers. I also use a sleeping bag in the very cold days, which has kept me warm. Nice to see other people doing something similar.
I have a camper top on the back of my truck and sleep in the back sometimes when traveling and buying inventory for my amazon/ebay. Lay perfectly flat in a cot and have sleeping bag rated to 20 degrees. Can go all winter most anywhere. Sleep at truck stops...nobody will run you off.
I just got a used Toyota Sienna with 190k mi that I got off Craigslist for $3100. One owner, regular maintenance. Very nice. I can sleep almost completely laid out on floor on a couple foam pads with a sleeping bag and extra blanket (and throw blankets). We took out the back bench and one of the middle seats. Will probably take out the other middle seat soon for more space. And I have a dog and a cat (and a litterbox) in my car with me. Can make a huge difference! I WAS in a 96 Ford Explorer, which wasn't bad, I slept reclined in the drivers seat, but the seats are wider and recline more, so it wasn't too bad. I am almost 5 ft 9in and plus sized. A smaller person and/or a person with no pets would have an even easier time of it. I am in WA state and I have been in my car since May of this year (2018) and Oct-Dec back in 2016. An electric blanket that is body heat activated is a MUST for winter! Summer is just miserable though.
This is no. No no no. Why would you not at least buy a camper truck or a van - this makes no sense to me. Like this is full on cray sleeping on your seatbelt buckles in a messy at ass car ... 31 is too old to sleep in a Toyota Yaris with numb legs come on girl get a van at least lol
True Kristina, I watched a video of a woman who had a mini van and she removed all but the front two seats, built a twin size sleeping platform with storage underneath. It was nothing fancy and she just used a air mattress it really made a big difference in how well she slept. She looked to be in her 60’s.
You don’t know what people can afford or how they’re living but she’s surviving and that’s all that matters especially having to face judgemental people in the world
Are you considering a tiny house, or where do you plan to go from this vehicle? Are you saving money or are you spending lavishly and just enjoying the moment? I don’t know if you seen these back seat inserts....I cannot sleep in a front seat, I don’t know if it’s ny sleep apnea or what but I wake up wrecked. Like a hangover without the drinking. I’ve seen these inserts for the backseats of cars, that literally fill the feet area of the backseat to make a supportive bed out of the entire backseat area. Have you heard of or seen these? Would you consider one? It looked really neat, like that footspace gets filled in with cushioning so you have this comfortable flat service... I need to look it up. I grew up sleeping in vans and school buses as a kid and the freedom of it always fascinated me, but I’m 42 now, and even while camping recently ( maybe my weight gain hasn’t helped, but we slept on the floor of our soccer mom style vehicle, I don’t know what it’s called, but the back you can take the seats out and sleep in it like a van. Anyways my back was killing me and I woke up super early even though I wanted to sleep in , just because my back couldn’t take it. So I give you major props!
get a small tarp (10x12 or what ever size you'd need to just cover the windows)...and to secure it you can close your doors over the tarp,I've done it many times,also use the wipers to hold it down in front.
when it gets hot I take nylon screen and put it up around the door and shut it and pull the slack out to keep bugs out and a breeze going thru,and a 12 volt fan when really hot,but you'll need an extra battery for that.
Hi Katie! I saw and one of your old videos that you got your mail from the post office but you weren’t sure what to do about getting orders or mail that didn’t take PO box addresses. What you can do is find out the address to your post office, and use their address then put # then your box number then obviously you know town state and zip I had to do this because I don’t have mail delivery to my house. Just a tip! Thanks for sharing your life with us! Stay safe and God Bless you! 💖🙋🏼 🙏🏻 🎃💖
you have good points. here is a point that needs to be mention. are you prepared for the unexpected. what I mean is driving in your car, you could have a mechanical problem and your car needs to be service where it needs to be in the shop for a couple of days. than what would you do? where would you sleep? another one. is accidents could happen at any time you could be driving an an accident could occur, and you vehicle is badly damaged. than what? are you prepared for the unexpected?
Maybe this has been asked before, but this is the first video I’ve seen of yours. How do you deal with the heat in your car while sleeping?? Like in the summer... I’m sorry if it’s been mentioned before. If so, please guide me to the video. 😊 thanks
I took a month long road trip a while back. I also have sub compact. (Hyundai accent 2012 hatchback). I had a bed in there where i was able to completely stretch out. Here is how i did it. 1- Moved the front passenger seat all the way forward & tilted it forward. 2.-Took out the back seat backrests 3- Got a piece of plywood aproxx. 2 feet wide by 3.5 feet long. 4- Placed one end on the back passenger seat the other end was butted up against the back of the front pass seat. 5. I placed tote underneath the plywood where the back passengers feet would go to keep the plywood proped up. 6- i added two large couch coushions on top of the plywood and into the trunk area. I meet a guy that was traveling the country in a yaris and he took out his front passenger seat completly. Anyway. If you are ever in the ann arbor michigan area i invite you to stop by. i would be happy to help you make the yaris sleeping situation more comfortable. Ive got the tools and the experience. To make pretty much anything you want. And i think there is a better way than to just lay sideways on the seats that just sounds like torture
this was very interesting. I lived in my mini van on site at an airboat camp....I ended up pulling seats out to make a bed on plywood and 5 cut down 5 gallon buckets (they made great hideyholes for valuables and documents etc. theres more I could share. Did you every think of getting a car carrier to stow away some of your things? And how did you come about to living this life. What do you do to make money to eat etc.
It's nice to sleep in my truck. It's an extended cab and the the back seats fold completely into the floor to create a flat surface. I never thought of using a mat. I'll have to get one to make it a little more comfortable back there.
I've live in my car coming up on three years now I took put the passenger seat out and the back seat out and made a custom couch bed couch in the back and folds out to a full bed from trunk to dash and built an entertainment stand up by the dash and cut part of the dash out for entertainment stand. have solar panels and 1500 watt inverter for power.
I had NO idea people sleep in their cars on a regular basis... I would not survive, no way! I’m surprised she is comfortable sleeping like that I would get so frustrated I feel like I would punch the seats and tear the head off my stuffed animals 😂😂😂😂😂
Hi Katie ..I straight out bought a 2018 rogue, threw in a 6 inch foam mattress, twin size, packed in some clothes and heading out Oct 16, 2018....east coast only .. key West to Maine ...I wish u safe travels...
Im.glad u don't get hassled by the cops. A handful of times, I JUST took naps in my car & about 5 times awoke to a cop knocking on my window...how do u get around that? Thanks hun!!
I really enjoy your how to sleep in car videos. My commute is 2 hours one way, so always looking for sleep spots, particulary during lunch any way, thanks for tip of stuffed bear holding phone, I like it
My Gosh, I love you... I mean wow, what a great video. I don't live in my car, but I am getting into stealth camping in my car (which I didn't know was even a thing, but I guess it is for some). I have a Prius, which many like to use because it's essentially a generator on wheels (it's a hybrid) and is great for keeping the climate in the car just the way you want it all night long. Really great video.. Thanks 4 sharing!
Hi Katie! New subscriber, just found your videos, and I think you're completely adorable. I have so many questions for you, but I feel that once I am done binge watching your vids, I will likely have had most of them answered! :) Simply wanted to say hello and will definitely be commenting on further videos as I make my way through them all!! God bless you!!!!
+Tammy Mccraw ❤️❤️❤️ if you still have any questions, let me know and I’ll answer you on here or, if I didn’t answer them in a video recently, I’ll do them in a Q&A in a week or two!
Wow you should really take a minute to clean your car. I know you live there. But no matter where you live it should be cleaned. And what we were seeing was not her stuff.....it was just trash ! Thanks for sharing your story.
Dearest Katie, I have been living in my vehicle off on since the mid 90s, I'm 5ft11in, here's a few questions for you and ideas for you, one question, do your back seats have access to the hatchback, if so you could sleep that way, second idea, shop around for coolers that are the right height from floorboard to top of back seat, do this for left and right floorboard, that way you can use coolers to store food, then use your yoga mat for bedding, in that way you can stretch out all you want, after you do all that, go to Walmart and get yourself a couple of items, one an entertainment thing to strap to the backside of passenger seat, that's all you do is attach it to the back of the seat, next get car charger organizer, on charger for the lighter included plus 4 USB ports and a caddy for your phone or sunglasses, all this will run you about 22 bucks, the cooler prices vary, but one cooler I reserve for ice cold drinks, the other food, also when I stayed in hotel/motels I would take the small ice bucket and use it for cold sandwiches such as tuna salad, chicken salad, and put ice around it or on top of the ice, anything else I can help with or if more come to mind, email or call me, I'll provide the number in the email, ravage2064@yahoo.com
I love that you still wear make-up, fix your hair, and dress cute! Living in such a small space has so many limits, but the fact that you still do these things fir yourself, shows us that you really care about yourself. You always put on a happy face! We love you! God bless!
PS, those people who tell you to clean your car need to get a life! It's your space, do as you please! 😊
+Dawn Britt Thank you, Dawn! ❤️❤️❤️
This is exactly why I was attracted to this video. It’s nice to see someone look “ normal” while in a cramped space. It’s easy to let oneself go! 🤗 I think she’s awesome!
It's not that people try to be rude or hateful about the cleanliness about the car, it's the fact that the more clean it is, the less likely she will get bugs, pests, etc. and keep her more healthy. Little bit of common sense
The mess at the backseat wakes the OCD part of me
A M lol me too. All i kept looking at ! The inner part of me us screaming CLEAN AND ORGANIZE YOUR CAR!!!
3 tiered plastic shelving in the back seat! You could get maybe 4 across!
A M *perfectionist
not OCD
OCD is a disorder that negatively effects peoples lives 24/7
not just when something is messy or unorganized.
+thisisnotally not really
Maddy Porter what's "not really"? Plz explain lol I'm all ears (or eyes heh)
Katie, I love how open you are about your living situation. I've been traveling for the past two years with my brother, living out of my 2007 Eclipse GT. Nothing wrong with the small cars. I call mine Pepe', the little mule. The hatch is fantastic for wrapping straps around to hold things to the top of the car. I travel with my brother so there is no sleeping in the car. We carry tents, water, food, solar panels and sleep in both national forests and on BLM land... and love this life style. Usually we travel and find places to camp near enough to a town to get a job for a little while before saving up money and moving on. Our main routes are between washington state and Quartzsite, AZ and I've never been so free in my life. Oddly, we ran into a snag this year and ended up in, of all places, The Grand Canyon! Living here is cheap as an employee... about $130 a month with everything included... almost as good as living on the road. We plan to stay another 9 months, but I can already feel the road calling me back! I do get told Im crazy for living this way, then I see the mass of bills THEY live under and just shake my head. I have no bills other than keeping up the car, insurance and keeping up my phone. Keep up the good work.
you should make youtube videos of it, people would watch if you put a lil effort into it.
You are a real doll, a gem of a woman. I love your videos they are informative and useable. I to live in my Jetta, it's a little bit larger than your car but I'm a big guy so it works. It's a bit harder for me you see I'm in a wheelchair. I had both knees replaced a few months back. I played football in high school and college (San Jose State U.) and now am paying for those glory days. I became homeless a few months ago after I was discharged from a nursing facility and physical therapy had abruptly stopped when my insurance ran out. I found myself living in my car and not able to this day even walk to my trunk to use my wheelchair. I must ask help from passing men to help me with this. Quite a humbling experience for one who was an alpha male(but I still am)who was a damn good defensive linebacker at S.J State and avid hiker to this. It tough but I'm rolling with the punches and DO consider myself lucky and blessed compared to all the homeless people out there with no car to shelter them especially the young children. I pray for myself and them. I will carry on, I know and have hope that I will walk again soon and things will change for the better, for they must just as I know the Sun will rise every morning. I shall and will not lose faith. Please carry on with your fine videos, you are so positive and pretty as well. V.
Victor Buendia praying for you victor 💝
Praying for healing, ability to walk. Have you applied for social security disability? Even if you haven't worked for long, you are entitled to social security supplemental? Praying for shelter and that God supplies every need.
she s homeless
God Bless You.
Victor Buendia I'm sorry for your situation. Don't know if you live in San Jose or not but one bedrooms Appartments go for $2,700.00 pre month in San Jose. And the city can't figure why there's so many homeless.
I have 46 years long haul trucking ,living in a truck. I know about living in close quarters .The good part is that most of the time ,I had a sleeper that I could stretch out in. Always ,every day ,I could get a hot shower in a truck stop. I chose this job because I like to travel , and I got paid VERY good money for seeing a different stretch of road every day. That was my choice.. It would be a different story if it was forced on me. I do not know your reason ,but if you are happy ,that is the main thing. Try sleeping in the car parking area of Truck Stops. It is much safer ,people around 24/7 ,and help is just a scream away. one more thing-- I NEVER had as much stuff in my truck, as you have in that car. Next time you might consider a VAN. Good luck.
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Put dirty clothes in a ziplock. They smelll.
WHY DOES SHE TALKS SO FAST?
She has the sweetest personality I swear. 😍 I feel like she's a friend lol.
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Same I like her, she's cool, pretty and smart.💙💙😎💙💙
Katie I admire your free spirit. This life is hard. Few can say they are free. I love your videos. Live free, die free.
Kenny Powers yea this aint it if u think that lmao
she s far from free. she s miserable
This is the first video I've ever watched of you. I dont know anything about you but I find that you are real and sincere. Dont ever let anyone words effect you deeply in a negative way. I just felt the need to say that. God bless you and may you find everything in life you ever want or need.
That's not good that you can't stretch your legs when you sleep, that's like driving and even worsens blood circulation and you need that when your body is trying to recuperate when you sleep... you should trade it in for another car... like a used Prius... you can put the seats down and lay out fully.... and you can even set up a bed or mattress in there and sleep better than those who sleep in doors if done right. I got a 2015 used Prius with 31,000 miles on it and for only $15,000... put 3,000 down and traded in the cr-v i had with another 3,000... it had wear and tear on body and 135,000 miles on that..... it works wonders. try something like this.... and you being 5'2... the back of the prius would be huge for you, at least the size of a full size bed... (I'm 5'8 and i can fit nicely but if i was taller i'd feel a little too big, but for you it'd be AWESOME!)... and I know you'd love it, it's also a hatchback like what you have already just 10x better.... heck put a casper mattress back there and enjoy the rest of 1/3 of your life spent sleeping. you only live once.... just do it.... if you do... you're welcome in advance lol. :)
I don’t know why I all of a sudden have a obsession for these videos:) I’m 31 too! 💕
lindseys lifeNstyle hey girl!! Looks like we both do haha!
lindseys lifeNstyle me to but I have been looking at rv living or van rv living. And i am 51-year-old. Hm maybe I will be living on the road Hm? Lol
all of a sudden I want a car to sleep in
just do it !
lindseys lifeNstyle For me it is Katie’s syntax and voice, she seems like a nice person so I like her videos.
Gosh Katie, you could improve your comfort and safety by investing in a used Prius or Prius V. The bed in the back with the rear seats folded forward. Your camping mat and a foam mattress can stay in place while driving suitcases in the passenger seat and misc camping gear on floor. This vehicle has so much room and the hybrid mpg is wonderful. For added security tint on the rear windows very dark. I take mine to Mexico and have never had any problems, but I park in safe places! The beauty of Baja is really worth the drive. Happy trails, JT
I have just recently retired and rigged my minivan into a camper, with a cot, bedding, storage under the cot, camp kit which is my tent, stove, cooler, etc. The cot is nice for us elders. I'm preparing for extended camping trips. Maybe you could take the seats out, and get a cot, too. If you have someone to store the seats for you. Best wishes. Happy trails.
i think we should see a video where you take EVERYTHING out of your car! I'd love to see all the stuff you have shoved in there! There might be some forgotten treasures! You kill me.
+Michele Zink I LOVE this idea, Michele!
I have the identical car...however some Yaris cars have a back seat that slides forward and the floor folds flat that would be a good option to have
+Katie Carney I bet you've accumulated a LOT of change in your car seats. See if you can retrieve it and treat yourself to a fancy meal in one of your episodes.
I like this idea too! Not only forgotten treasures I bet you could get rid of half of that stuff!
Go girl, life is to short,to complain about dirty socks!!! you are young and beautiful!🎵🎼🎶❤️💪🇺🇸🥁😍❤️🎼🎵
If you put so much stuff in your car, how do you stop people from smashing the window and stealing your stuff.
Real criminals don't think there's anything of value in junky cars.
I've had my car full of junk like hers for 5 years. Never had a break in. Its all junk though, so jokes on them if they do. 😂😂.
you must be scared to go on road trips
@@lickerwishstick9217 good point
D Michelle not if they break your windows like they did mines. They took absolutely nothing, and cost me a few hundred dollars to get the windows replaced
as i watched this entire video i just wanted to jump through the screen and clean and organize your car, this is painful to watch.
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I know. I live in my car as well and it's spotless
I felt the same!! It is like “I beg you... let me cleaaaaaaan!”
Feel the same
Seriously?
Please tint your windows atleast I feel like you would be a lot more safe
Talk about your favorite rest stops, pull off places, favorite places to eat along your way, biggest love about living in your car... the music you jam too :)
Love the suggestions
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Katie Carney I've. got a beautiful large Jeep Grand Cherokee and it's perfect for living in because of all the room! Right now im prepping it to live in! I'd love for you to join me on my adventure! There's plenty of room for two! You shouldn't have to live in such cramped quarters! I'm not looking for a "Hook up", just a lovely girl, which you are, to enjoy traveling with!
Hi Katie,
I saw your video after watching a video of a woman in her 60s who modified her Pontiac to be her home. She is more of a camper, camping on public lands, like "boondocking," than a traveler. If I were to guess (without watching your other videos), what inspired you to live in your vehicle was your initial desire to explore, and to go on unplanned road trips, which turned into something you do full time. I had lived a transitory lifestyle from October of 2008 until July of 2011. During that relatively short period, I have traveled with my pack on a train, bus, and a few times, been lucky enough to get a ride hitchhiking. I worked seasonal jobs for National Park concession employers at Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Big Bend, all of which provided housing. I also experienced countless numbers of days camping out. There were also times where I slept in hostels, which were considerably more comfortable than primitive camping, like what I did in Northern AZ. I have traveled all over the western United States all the way to AK.
Following that period of a few years where I have indelibly fond travel memories, that include walking the grounds of majestically stunning natural wonders, and meeting extraordinarily nice people, I moved to Reno, NV and lived there until March of 2016. Then I relocated to Seattle, a beautiful city but has a socially weird vibe. where I live now. I live comfortably in my small but modern studio that has all the amenities including contemporary full sized appliances (that include a washer and dryer and a dishwasher). Even with all the comforts living in a relatively new apartment in a nice area that overlooks Lake Union from the building's rooftop lounge and deck area, I still have not abandoned the idea of traveling for an extended period of time again. The thought of living a minimalist lifestyle, like making a vehicle my home, had slowly escaped my mind over the last few years. After watching your video however, it pressingly reignited my desire to experience that lifestyle again. Only this time, I would want to experience that relentless desire to travel.
I live a simple and boring lifestyle now, a total departure from how I lived my life in Reno. I don't do much here; that makes saving money less difficult. It is obligatorily deemed a challenge to save money here in Seattle as it is not cheap to live here. In just almost two and a half years. I have managed to save over $31K. Perhaps subconsciously, I was prepping to opt out on conventional lifestyle altogether. I go to school (using my veteran's benefits) and I am planning on applying for an internship at Boeing next summer. But as you might have already guessed, my mind is already getting increasingly bombarded with alternative ideas since watching your video.
This video has made me rethink what life really is. It made me realize that comforts of modern living are not necessities to satisfaction.
Thanks.
John F.
I took the back seats out of my car and put a twin sized mattress pad. It's super comfy and being 5 8 I can stretch my legs out fully. I might make a video on it
+Tiffany Lanham Yes, do it!!
Tiffany Lanham yes please make a video
Tiffany Lanham
What car?
How did you get the seat out? Mine fold down (Civic) but it's that bit of incline when lying down is holding me up. I could probably add more padding, though.
What happens when you are faced with an unexpected, dangerous situation and you need to drive off quickly (ie, gang of youths)?
I love your upbeat attitude. I’ve been living in a big truck for 7 years. You’re right about being comfortable while we sleep. That’s all I need. Everything extra is a bonus. I’m transitioning into an old Fedex van. You want a question? How do you stay cool in the summer?
I'm two minutes in and I can't stop looking at your eyebrows - they're awesome!
I live in the UK and I own a Toyota Yaris, too. I bought it new in 2001 and I'm still driving it! I say the same thing as you: "I'm going to drive this car til it dies." I love my Yaris. I have NEVER had one mechanical problem with it. I've had wear and tear issues, as with any car (brakes, tires, etc), but the damn thing keeps on going and drives as well as it did the day I bought it. I have been driving Toyotas since 1992 and will never drive anything else.
Yessss! Toyota twins!
My friend and I just road tripped in my Yaris for the past month. We actually were able to make a really comfy bed in the back seat. We folded them down and then pushed the front seats all the way forward and leaned forward. Then shoved our clothes and stuff between the seats (to fill the gap) and put matts down. If you're still too tall (like me), put your head in the trunk and shove your feet between the two seats.
Good on you Katie :-) I've seen vids where people just get a roll of Reflectex & cut panels to for their windows. I've just bought 2 windscreen sun shades and am gonna cut them up to fit my side and rear windows ; just pop them in when camping or sleeping. On Ebay I saw black pleated pull down/up blinds; suction caps; about $7. I'm a 63 year old Aussie and just got what we call a 'panel van'- same size an an older station wagon but only a front seat, big cargo area, higher roof, .. I guess like a delivery van. These are used by trades people like painters, carpenters, plumbers so they can load their equipment, tools etc yet have a comfortable front seat; bench or bucket seats. Looking forward to testing it out next weekend and just stealth camp for the first time; maybe at a servo/ fuel station where there is food, drinks, restrooms yet near a nice beach. Take care, thanks for sharing your vids All the best
I enjoyed your video, have you considered getting a car top carrier to expand your storage, this would allow more living space in your car. Also if you add a rear hitch carrier you can create even more available space by have two points of external storage.
Anyway I often wondered by adding a platform that stretches across the dashboard and rear seat backrest you can create a full length bed to sleep on. Thanks for sharing a bit of your life.
You may have answered this but I haven't seen all of your vlogs. Why do you sleep in the front seat? It seems cramped to me. Does your front seat fold down? I'm 5'9 and that will never work for me. Also, you are so right that the older you get the more you notice ache and pains. My family thinks I'm crazy but 1 of my dreams is to travel to California in my VW Tiguan. I turned 40 this year and my baby is 9 so, I have some time before I can car live. In the mean time I would like to do a Van conversion and take the family. Because who wants to wait 9 years to do this. Okay enough rambling. Thanks
I sleep in the back seat nothing converting my windows and I have a Chrysler Sebring , I have an arm rest between the front seat and driver seat and I totally agree the worst thing about car sleeping is the seat belts
There's usually an elastic band keeping the buckle in place. If you undo that the buckle can drop below the seat.
+katie carney
One idea that has come to me (in a similar boat, ie. might have to begin car camping/again). This new idea is I have finally taught myself how to sleep sitting up. This new idea is to sit in the front seat (which ever one works best) with pillows stacked high next to me. Then, like I do now where I live (due to sinus condition making it hard to lie flat currently) I just lean forward and to either left or right with my head lying on these stacked pillows/high enough to be comfortable. Find as long as can stretch legs out and have comfortable butt sitting space this works well. Been doing for month now. Works well for 4-5 nights before get real tired and have to lie flat for full out sleeping.
hope helpful.
"Hi this is Katie."
Best part.
She is so funny...love the realism as she struggles to pull out the pillow in the back and the mess and the waking up through the night to stretch and putting the mat down without opening the doors, seat belt things, aging...cornbread, LOL! How many times have I said help ...LOL.
Short people have it easy sleeping in cars.
I'm 5'3 and I could never sleep in a car. If my legs can't be stretched and supported with a pillow, my lower back and hips would be so painful
Can’t be good for her back / body being crunched up like that. I’d recommend going a little bigger or customizing one of the seats so it can fold down and she could sleep lengthwise from the front of the car to the back
I always think about that. Lol. My family and I travel by short bus. Van is about smallest I can do.
I'm 6'6 looking at these videos like *awww wouldn't that be nice*
Kenny Powers is your name really Kenny Powers?😂😍
Katie you are not boring!! I love all your videos!!!! Keep them coming!!!!
Just so you know, The Homeless Firefighter on TH-cam is single, he also lives out of his truck 😏
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Yea seen his videos they are alot of those out there
Lol omg
I've been doing this in my Scion Tc for over a year in the desert. I did the same with pillows in the bucket seats.
Side windows I made my own shades buying reflectix from home depot and some chalkboard fabric with adhesive. Kept light out and it looked like I had tinted windows.
I just bought a new car and looking for some tips on sleeping. 6'2" makes it difficult. My Scion I just folded the front seat and placed two skateboards between the front and back seat so I could stretch.
When I lived in my car I drove an Oldsmobile Alero, which had back seats that fold forward, so I was able to sleep with most of my body in the trunk. I had men's shoes that I used to hold a blanket stretched from the front window to over the front seat headrests to the back window. Anyone walking by would never know it was a female in the car! I also had a huge stuffed bear that stood in the front seat with a cowboy hat on his head when I drove at night. The bear looked like a big man sitting in the passenger seat and I always used the seatbelt to hold him up.
I have spent a couple of years living in my car after splitting with my partner, I can relate to everything you are saying. I had a Toyota Estima with curtains that was ok but it got wrecked and I ended up in a Civic. I actually found the winter easier than the summer. I found a fleece lined sleeping bag is better because it doesn't suffer from condensation.
Just curious. What is an Estima?
No offense towards you, but if you live in your car, why do you keep it so dirty? wouldn't you want to live cleaner in a small space?
I'm pretty sure that's a comment that you could afford to have kept to yourself. If you don't like how her car looks the don't watch the video. All of that criticism and negativity is 100% unnecessary, and how she decides to keep her car is none of your business
Actually, if she wants to showcase a dirty car publicly, then us users can ask about what we see. After all, it is a polite question, not an an unreasonable accusation. And frankly, she keeps herself in beautiful shape, so it is surprising. Also, my guess is she couldn't care where she sleeps, or how, it seems to be low on her priorities so maybe it doesn't matter if it's disorganized to her, and that's fine.
It's probably just difficult to keep clean. The Yaris is much smaller than you might think. I lived in a sedan once with my girlfriend and we didnt have that much stuff but having to move things around all the time messes formed very quickly and looked much worse than they actually were.
I recently been watching people live in their cars or vans that hey convert into homes, I really wanna do that the thing holding me back at the moment is on the road income, I'm brainstorming to figure it out. I love the gipsy life. Wish me luck I love you spirit. Your energy is beautiful
I was wondering if you can cut a pool noodle some how to cover the seat belt buckly thing
You're such an interesting and genuine person and I'm so glad I just found your videos! I love hearing about how your car is set up because I also slept in my car for a while (I don't anymore) but I loved living out of my car for the short time I did! Best wishes
Thanks for the video. Great points...for me at least. Many won't understand your reasons for doing what you do, but....it's YOUR life. No one is walking in your shoes. Maybe too many have been needlessly living way beyond their means, who knows. This was very informative, especially as I have a tiny piece of property in the country that I may need to retire to without building anything. Keep it up, and keep the Lord first.
How r u so humble!!! I love your voice it's so nice and your so positive!
I travel with my 150 pound Newfoundland dog. He is super friendly but not when he suspects someone might not be totally kosher, as ole Anthony Ulasewicz used to say.
Must take up lots of space lol
My car alerts me when someone hasn't fastened their seat belt. So I am periodically reminded that the passenger next to me hasn't-fastened his seat belt., True, but that's because his head is hanging out the window, scenting the onrushing air.
Mark Soldiers Hahahahahah nice!! Maybe buckle it just to keep it from dinging?
If you wanna go to the bathroom at night what do you do I have to get up at least talk to times
I hope you've gotten tints on your car windows.
Slept in a Honda Accord 6 months before. Drivers seat back, legs down the passenger leg/feet area diagonal and it worked. Parked under a big tree behind work. I was always on time! I did this because I didn’t want my alcoholic brother to move in if I rented an apartment. He got a gf so I immediately moved into my man cave duplex apartment.
Hey Katie, get one of the sunscreens for your windshield at Walmart. Costs around 10 dollars. You can use it to protect your car interior while parked during the day, and as a privacy screen while you sleep at night. Be safe, sleep well, we sinners are praying for you and your safety. God Bless! Really glad about "Cornbread's" contribution! You make me smile. OOPs, can you tell I commented before I watched the whole video? :)
rvsam4u go to Dollar Tree and get a car window sun shield in spring before summer and they get sold out.
Cool! Thanks for your tips! The pillow & matt on the seats would be a game changer. That was the worst thing when I tried sleeping in a car. Do you have any videos tutorials of your make up routine in the car? Your make up is flawless👍🏽
I couldn't sleep like that. I got claustrophobic just seeing the shots of your leg space (or lack thereof). I mostly sleep just like you in the fetal position, but just the thought that I couldn't stretch my legs out is too much! Luckily, if I chose your lifestyle I have a Fit which is a hatchback. With everything down I sleep quite well - but the quirk is I can stretch out fully like that. I was really impressed with the Fit. It looks so small but somehow it's very spacious inside. When I go camping I opt to sleep in my car versus a tent. I am terrified of insects and spiders (or and bears and crap too lol) so I don't have to worry about them as much in there. Also, I am light sleeper and it allows me to block out snorers (ear plugs also make me claustrophobic oddly) and people getting up etc. In the end it's just more comfortable and safe. I love camping - right until the fire goes out and everyone goes to bed until the next day so it's perfect for me. I sound like a random endorsement for the Honda Fit if you want a tiny car like hers with great mileage as well. Haha, I sound like I work for Honda.
I've been preparing my Jeep for car camping, I'm totally ready. Totally. I'm waiting for colder weather. I can't do hot. Gonna scope out Dallas or OKC. Can't wait.
Maybe save up to build a tiny house. You should look them up.
She can afford to live in a house. She’s said before her parents have money and so does she. She just chooses to not live inside
I live in my SUV. I have my windows tinted and also have windshield covers. I also use a sleeping bag in the very cold days, which has kept me warm.
Nice to see other people doing something similar.
Where do you park any tips ??
Girl who cares if you're sleeping in a car; girlfriend highlight on fleek doh🙌🏻😂🤣😁
+pom love 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
pom love she looks awesome
I just love you 💝💝 with your positive highlight compliment
Thank you for who you are, my son now lives in his car "by choice" and its refreshing and reassuring hes not alone...thank you
Girl! Pls clean your car!
She lives in it so thats like everything she owns duhh
She lives in her CAR smh
Lovely Luna yes i know. But she can keep it clean right? She can fold those things not throw everything around.
Matt D i know. But it would be nicer if everything is folded & is kept in some organizer or something. Duhhhh!
Dallee Ongcay Yes but it's her car let her live how the way she wants in her car.
The clean freak in me is dying to clean and organize the back seat.
lucky you don't live in Canada in the winter when its 20 below
lah yessam New York gets that cold.
thahitman2 brrrrrrrrrr is has to go south for the winter (like a goose)
At least you're guaranteed some form of healthcare. You need to live in a car to afford healthcare in America.
she is pretty ..she shouldn't need all that make-up, sometimes less is more
lah yessam I live in Canada and we're so lucky today,because it's °5☺
Very informative
How or why did you start?
How bout bathroom?
Yes heat what do you do when HOT. & charging phone?
The inside of her car reminds me of the messy girls apartment who Ross was dating on Friends. Lol
Please don't compare her to Ross. She is WAY nicer than that. He was a dick to that girl.
I have a camper top on the back of my truck and sleep in the back sometimes when traveling and buying inventory for my amazon/ebay. Lay perfectly flat in a cot and have sleeping bag rated to 20 degrees. Can go all winter most anywhere. Sleep at truck stops...nobody will run you off.
Do you get bugs in it nasty car?
I just got a used Toyota Sienna with 190k mi that I got off Craigslist for $3100. One owner, regular maintenance. Very nice. I can sleep almost completely laid out on floor on a couple foam pads with a sleeping bag and extra blanket (and throw blankets). We took out the back bench and one of the middle seats. Will probably take out the other middle seat soon for more space. And I have a dog and a cat (and a litterbox) in my car with me. Can make a huge difference! I WAS in a 96 Ford Explorer, which wasn't bad, I slept reclined in the drivers seat, but the seats are wider and recline more, so it wasn't too bad. I am almost 5 ft 9in and plus sized. A smaller person and/or a person with no pets would have an even easier time of it. I am in WA state and I have been in my car since May of this year (2018) and Oct-Dec back in 2016. An electric blanket that is body heat activated is a MUST for winter! Summer is just miserable though.
Older video but those glasses are the BEST!
I would be scared to wake up and have some random dude watching me lmao
This is no. No no no. Why would you not at least buy a camper truck or a van - this makes no sense to me. Like this is full on cray sleeping on your seatbelt buckles in a messy at ass car ... 31 is too old to sleep in a Toyota Yaris with numb legs come on girl get a van at least lol
Although I’m not judging, I agree for your own comfort a minivan or soccer mom vehicle just makes sense, you have long lovely legs!
True Kristina, I watched a video of a woman who had a mini van and she removed all but the front two seats, built a twin size sleeping platform with storage underneath. It was nothing fancy and she just used a air mattress it really made a big difference in how well she slept. She looked to be in her 60’s.
You don’t know what people can afford or how they’re living but she’s surviving and that’s all that matters especially having to face judgemental people in the world
I mean it is her life though and if she’s happy that’s really all that matters she can do what she wants
Sometimes you just roll with what you've got.
Are you considering a tiny house, or where do you plan to go from this vehicle? Are you saving money or are you spending lavishly and just enjoying the moment?
I don’t know if you seen these back seat inserts....I cannot sleep in a front seat, I don’t know if it’s ny sleep apnea or what but I wake up wrecked. Like a hangover without the drinking.
I’ve seen these inserts for the backseats of cars, that literally fill the feet area of the backseat to make a supportive bed out of the entire backseat area. Have you heard of or seen these? Would you consider one? It looked really neat, like that footspace gets filled in with cushioning so you have this comfortable flat service... I need to look it up. I grew up sleeping in vans and school buses as a kid and the freedom of it always fascinated me, but I’m 42 now, and even while camping recently ( maybe my weight gain hasn’t helped, but we slept on the floor of our soccer mom style vehicle, I don’t know what it’s called, but the back you can take the seats out and sleep in it like a van. Anyways my back was killing me and I woke up super early even though I wanted to sleep in , just because my back couldn’t take it. So I give you major props!
Why do you sleep in the car?
get a small tarp (10x12 or what ever size you'd need to just cover the windows)...and to secure it you can close your doors over the tarp,I've done it many times,also use the wipers to hold it down in front.
if you took out the seats you don't need,you could leave your bed all set up,and make more room for your things.
when it gets hot I take nylon screen and put it up around the door and shut it and pull the slack out to keep bugs out and a breeze going thru,and a 12 volt fan when really hot,but you'll need an extra battery for that.
Hi Katie! I saw and one of your old videos that you got your mail from the post office but you weren’t sure what to do about getting orders or mail that didn’t take PO box addresses. What you can do is find out the address to your post office, and use their address then put # then your box number then obviously you know town state and zip
I had to do this because I don’t have mail delivery to my house. Just a tip! Thanks for sharing your life with us!
Stay safe and God Bless you!
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+CraftyJoy9 Thanks for the tip!!
CraftyJoy9. Great idea !!!!! Love it...i have p.o.box also...🤗🤗🤗😀😀😍😍😍😍😍
Wow! Genius idea!!!
you have good points. here is a point that needs to be mention. are you prepared for the unexpected. what I mean is driving in your car, you could have a mechanical problem and your car needs to be service where it needs to be in the shop for a couple of days. than what would you do? where would you sleep? another one. is accidents could happen at any time
you could be driving an an accident could occur, and you vehicle is badly damaged. than what? are you prepared for the unexpected?
hahahaha you had me at "sour patch kids live there"
Maybe this has been asked before, but this is the first video I’ve seen of yours. How do you deal with the heat in your car while sleeping?? Like in the summer... I’m sorry if it’s been mentioned before. If so, please guide me to the video. 😊 thanks
This sounds like a special kind of hell to me. I need 36 pillows, three blankets, a high quality mattress and hope to sleep at night
You girl are not boring stay safe and keep having fun you are so so entertaining love it
Please, make sure you are in a safe location and stay safe. Interesting video, I just subscribed. Take care.
I love the blue glasses look really nice on you .You are an inspiration to alot of people that you can do this and life goes on love all your videos
How and when do you clean your car?
Rebecca Moreno never by the looks of it
Best small cars for sleeping are the VW Jetta, the back seats fold down completely giving you tons of space. I've done it on many road trips.
I need to find a cornbread or biscuit for my phone 😂😂😂😂😂
+Barbara Changes Hahaha yes!!!
I love cornbread...the horse that is!
Lolllllllllll
Hi My Name Is Biscuit.
lol
I took a month long road trip a while back. I also have sub compact. (Hyundai accent 2012 hatchback). I had a bed in there where i was able to completely stretch out. Here is how i did it. 1- Moved the front passenger seat all the way forward & tilted it forward. 2.-Took out the back seat backrests 3- Got a piece of plywood aproxx. 2 feet wide by 3.5 feet long. 4- Placed one end on the back passenger seat the other end was butted up against the back of the front pass seat. 5. I placed tote underneath the plywood where the back passengers feet would go to keep the plywood proped up. 6- i added two large couch coushions on top of the plywood and into the trunk area. I meet a guy that was traveling the country in a yaris and he took out his front passenger seat completly. Anyway. If you are ever in the ann arbor michigan area i invite you to stop by. i would be happy to help you make the yaris sleeping situation more comfortable. Ive got the tools and the experience. To make pretty much anything you want. And i think there is a better way than to just lay sideways on the seats that just sounds like torture
Mike Gurskiy .
Dude. I think she doesn't have the luxury of vehicle cHoice right now.
I live out of my truck get the organizer drawers. They help a lot and get a skybox for the top of your car. Peace love and abundance.😀😊
this was very interesting. I lived in my mini van on site at an airboat camp....I ended up pulling seats out to make a bed on plywood and 5 cut down 5 gallon buckets (they made great hideyholes for valuables and documents etc. theres more I could share. Did you every think of getting a car carrier to stow away some of your things? And how did you come about to living this life. What do you do to make money to eat etc.
Me: Why is she sleeping in her car??
Also me: I pay $25,000/year in rent.
Me: I want to sleep in my car too!!!
It's nice to sleep in my truck. It's an extended cab and the the back seats fold completely into the floor to create a flat surface. I never thought of using a mat. I'll have to get one to make it a little more comfortable back there.
Use a sun visor for the windshield
I've live in my car coming up on three years now I took put the passenger seat out and the back seat out and made a custom couch bed couch in the back and folds out to a full bed from trunk to dash and built an entertainment stand up by the dash and cut part of the dash out for entertainment stand. have solar panels and 1500 watt inverter for power.
I had NO idea people sleep in their cars on a regular basis... I would not survive, no way! I’m surprised she is comfortable sleeping like that I would get so frustrated I feel like I would punch the seats and tear the head off my stuffed animals 😂😂😂😂😂
Sonya Johnston same!!! lmao😂😂😂
Hi Katie ..I straight out bought a 2018 rogue, threw in a 6 inch foam mattress, twin size, packed in some clothes and heading out Oct 16, 2018....east coast only .. key West to Maine ...I wish u safe travels...
Im.glad u don't get hassled by the cops. A handful of times, I JUST took naps in my car & about 5 times awoke to a cop knocking on my window...how do u get around that? Thanks hun!!
How do you make money?
So, curious, doesn't it get hot in your car at night? How do you deal with that?
I really enjoy your how to sleep in car videos. My commute is 2 hours one way, so always looking for sleep spots, particulary during lunch
any way, thanks for tip of stuffed bear holding phone, I like it
My Gosh, I love you... I mean wow, what a great video. I don't live in my car, but I am getting into stealth camping in my car (which I didn't know was even a thing, but I guess it is for some). I have a Prius, which many like to use because it's essentially a generator on wheels (it's a hybrid) and is great for keeping the climate in the car just the way you want it all night long. Really great video.. Thanks 4 sharing!
Corn bread is the bomb
Gramma knows bout the corn bread!
Whatever situation a person is in, somebody else been there before
Hi Katie! New subscriber, just found your videos, and I think you're completely adorable. I have so many questions for you, but I feel that once I am done binge watching your vids, I will likely have had most of them answered! :) Simply wanted to say hello and will definitely be commenting on further videos as I make my way through them all!! God bless you!!!!
+Tammy Mccraw ❤️❤️❤️ if you still have any questions, let me know and I’ll answer you on here or, if I didn’t answer them in a video recently, I’ll do them in a Q&A in a week or two!
What are your plans for replacing the car, when it is time and would you get a minivan instead?
You may want to sell car sleeping kits -- you could become a millionaire!
+Sheila B That's a great idea, Sheila!
I love everything that you do and all the videos that you post your truly are an inspiration to people like ourselves
Wow you should really take a minute to clean your car. I know you live there. But no matter where you live it should be cleaned. And what we were seeing was not her stuff.....it was just trash ! Thanks for sharing your story.
CrazyCroppingChick She LIVES IN HER CAR! what do you expect?
+Lovely Luna no matter where you live you can take pride in it and keep it tidy !!
CrazyCroppingChick That's her choice it's her life let her live her life.
CrazyCroppingChick . Hmm I'd hate to see her home..lol
jaggirl 2003 her home? 🤔 The car is her home
Dearest Katie, I have been living in my vehicle off on since the mid 90s, I'm 5ft11in, here's a few questions for you and ideas for you, one question, do your back seats have access to the hatchback, if so you could sleep that way, second idea, shop around for coolers that are the right height from floorboard to top of back seat, do this for left and right floorboard, that way you can use coolers to store food, then use your yoga mat for bedding, in that way you can stretch out all you want, after you do all that, go to Walmart and get yourself a couple of items, one an entertainment thing to strap to the backside of passenger seat, that's all you do is attach it to the back of the seat, next get car charger organizer, on charger for the lighter included plus 4 USB ports and a caddy for your phone or sunglasses, all this will run you about 22 bucks, the cooler prices vary, but one cooler I reserve for ice cold drinks, the other food, also when I stayed in hotel/motels I would take the small ice bucket and use it for cold sandwiches such as tuna salad, chicken salad, and put ice around it or on top of the ice, anything else I can help with or if more come to mind, email or call me, I'll provide the number in the email, ravage2064@yahoo.com