How to Live in Your Car, Save Money and Be Free
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2017
- Four years ago I launched a website called ElectricBikeReview.com to help people discover ebikes and make informed purchase decisions. To do this, I left my tech job in Austin and began staying with friends and ultimately living in my car part time so I could save money and travel. Often times this meant camping in a Walmart parking lot, on BLM land or in the driveway at a friend’s house. My hope is that this video inspires you to think differently about your own challenges and dreams. You can strive to earn more or learn to spend less and ultimately, I’ve done a bit of both. I’ve had to make sacrifices along the way but also learned to love minimalism and the freedom of camping. My first car was a Toyota 4Runner but I switched to a Prius after one year for improved comfort, better gas mileage and sustainability. It’s more than just the car though, a lot of little adjustments have been made and accessories have been purchased to make it livable and really work. The following list coincides pretty well with the video, providing links to the different products I use or think are important to consider. I hope it helps you :D
• 2011 Toyota Prius, Model III (Navigation, Leather, Sunroof, Solar Powered Air Circulation Fans): • 2010 Prius How-To: Sol...
• CURT Class 1 Trailer Hitch, 1 1/4” Size: amzn.to/2klNFIq
• Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack, 1 1/4” Hitch Size: amzn.to/2kOjExR
• Adopt Dogs Bumper Sticker: amzn.to/2jPs2gA
• Melissa & Doug Giant Border Collie Lifelike Stuffed Animal Dog: amzn.to/2klsdmG
• Wagan 12V Cooler / Warmer, 24 Liter Capacity: amzn.to/2klKkZY
• Husky Liners Front and Rear, Fits 12-15 Prius: amzn.to/2jPEegY
• Milliard Tri Folding Mattress with Cover and Non-Slip Bottom (75” x 25”): amzn.to/2klDgfZ
• Large Rectangular Sleeping Bag from Coleman: amzn.to/2kJguMw
• Tribe Provision Go-anywhere Adventure Blanket (Blue-Gray): amzn.to/2jPD45r
• Optional 3D Sleep Mask with Ear Plugs: amzn.to/2klOCAh
• Cosco Black Personal Folding Table 28” High: amzn.to/2kOeB0f
• Victor® DC230B High Rise Height Adjustable Laptop Stand: amzn.to/2kOg5aO
• PYLE-PRO PLPTS25 Laptop Computer Stand for DJ: amzn.to/2kOmNh9
• Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard for Business (5KV-00001): amzn.to/2kOeCl0
• ComfortElite Anti-Fatigue Mat, Compact Size 18” x 30” x 3/4”: amzn.to/2klMJDY
• Dakine Over Under Travel Bag Roller Suitcase: amzn.to/2jPRBOz
• Tilley Endurables LTM6 Airflo Hat: amzn.to/2kMo10s
• Portable Folding Solar Panel: amzn.to/2kOyCng
• Stanley P2G7S Simple Start Lithium Battery Booster: amzn.to/2jPGXr0
• Johnson & Johnson First Aid Only All-Purpose 299-Piece Kit: amzn.to/2kOgdHw
• Emergency Solar Dynamo Hand Crank Radio, Smart Phone Charger and Flashlight: amzn.to/2jxiyFH
• Everstart 12 Foot Jumper Cables: amzn.to/2kOiceO
• MCR Medical CPR Rescue Mask: amzn.to/2kOtJL2
• Schumacher XI41B 'X-Line' 410 Watt Power Inverter with Battery Clamps and 12 Volt Male Adapter Plug: amzn.to/2jNYB0x
• Eyelet Terminal to SAE: amzn.to/2jPwtrK
• SAE 18" Connector Adapter Converter to 12V Cigarette Socket: amzn.to/2joWHFa
• Optional 12V Plug Socket with Eyelet Terminal: amzn.to/2kMsO1K
• Black Gorilla Duct Tape 1.88 Inch x 35 Yard Roll: amzn.to/2klMKaD
• Two-Sided Emergency Mylar Survival Blanket: amzn.to/2kb3saG
• Dash Camera Video Recorder: amzn.to/2kOpzCP
• DashMat SuedeMat Dashboard Cover Toyota Prius (Faux-Suede, Black): amzn.to/2jxjXMt
• LeatherZ 2010+ Gen3 Toyota Prius Door Armrests: www.ebay.com/itm/like/29180812...
• Smartphone Car Mount Holder, iKross Universal Car Cup Holder Mount with 3 Sockets and 2 USB charging port 2.1 Amp: amzn.to/2klEpUE
• Autvivid Steering Wheel Seat Back Tray with Cup Holder Foldable: amzn.to/2jp6lYi
• Macally HRMOUNT Adjustable Car Seat Headrest Mount and Holder for iPad, Samsung, and 7" to 10" Tablets: amzn.to/2kOshsh
• NETGEAR N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender, Essentials Edition (EX2700): amzn.to/2kOoJq2
• OPTP Thoracic Lumbar Back Support: amzn.to/2jp2ACh
• Habitents Prius Tent For Hatchback Car Camping: www.habitents.com/
• Nigel Marston Motorsports Toyota Prius Sun Blinds (5 Door Sun Blinds - 2009 Onwards): blinds4cars.com/acatalog/Toyot...
Music: “It’s All Happening” by Huma-Huma used with permission through Creative Commons and the TH-cam free audio library. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
when its 2am, im in bed watching this, dreading getting up at 6am to get to a job i hate, seriously considering selling my home and buying freedom like this video. the guy looks happier than ive ever been
Then do it You can work part time jobs and get by .Do it
@ryan leehehe maybe he has his own place, the mission
Well, I wish you luck and send you love either way. It's fun to feel free but also lonely sometimes. I learned to appreciate the routine and everyday friendships of a "regular" job, but am super thankful for this path too. Building happiness by keeping an open mind and being kind :)
Unless you are incredibly wealthy, the "American dream" ain't much of a dream.
@ryan lee lies!!! I got hella pussy living in my car. I guess living in a car was motivation to sleep in a bed aha. Nonetheless I didnt advertise and always went back to their place but yea no
I’m 14 years old and living like this is my dream I love traveling and these videos are very inspiring to me I would love to live like this
Well I assume you're 15 now and I'm 15 but we have the same dream
@@mackenzie2k20 im 12 but still im starting to save already
its a awesome idea but its alot of work. its awesome and the freedom is amazing
i just turned 18 and i have a 1993 jeep cherokee that i can sleep in the back of. now making plans for solar panels and gonna get a job to save up for gas and what not
@@mackenzie2k20 hi. I'm 17 old and I'm not American but I can understand English little bit. I'd like see you and make our dream together but that's so unbelievable 😕
So if you've Facebook text me please. I'd like improve my English.
Im 64, I really wanted to keep working, but my employer went broke in The Depression. People my age don’t get hired even in good times. I can get reduced Social Security now, I have a small pension and funds saved in my dwindling 401k. Living in my car, hauling my bike and kayak around could be an amazing way to spend my final years. I’ve removed all but the driver’s seat out of my Suzuki SX4 4x4. Still, I’m hesitant to take the plunge. Videos like this are full of ideas and tips, and are very exciting and motivating. I’m in great physical shape and think I could do farm work in my travels. Hopefully this fall my journey will begin. After all, life is a journey not a destination.
Hey dan consider doordashing on top of other odd jobs you work. It’s quick and easy cash. I made nearly $200 off two days or work and only had to refill my tank once.
Invest
in the depression? So, you have not worked since the depression??? The great depression was in the 1930's!
as this is one of my lowest points in my life, watching this vid makes me quite emotional. A salute from me.
How are things now? ❤
Hopefully you better now man ♥️ ♥️
Just do it
@@OhHapppyDaay thank you very much . Very heart warming. I am much better now, although still struggling, but much better now.
@@Pizzastan i am better now. Thanks for asking, very much appreciated. I hope you are fine too.
I've been living in my 2005 prius in Southern California for 6 months. Using lots of excellent libraries, parks, and a 24 hr fitness membership. So far so good
Sweet! Any tips you care to share from your experience that I could try out or learn from?
William Shimizu A Prius with a COEXIST sticker will save humanity.
Hey where is good place legally to park near cities and outside suburbs? Any stores, street, government land any recommendations?
How do you pay for food, gas, insurance, and your gym membership?
ernesto7373 my guess would be to work.
Don't you all want to live in a middle class, 3-story house and be divorced 1-4 times? You can buy nice clothes to wear to work and buy stuff to impressive other people that you don't like in the first place.
WRO Opposed to living in a small car with a stuffed animal dog and no chance of having a relationship, stable home, etc..? Yeah, middle class sounds great in comparison.
Rhyan Xyvenn :)
I think the "divorced 1-4 times" bit made it obvious this was sarcasm...
Rhyan Xyvenn the fuck are you going on about? Acting like the emo south park characters.
No but I would like to be able to stand up in my bedroom and not worry about my house getting a ticket or towed.
"Sometimes it's better to have simple, flexible solutions rather than overly engineered solutions." As someone who has built a camper, this is soooo true. So true. Stuff might not end up looking quite as cool but it sure is easier to live with and use.
I'm 18 and I want to do the same thing with my golf mk5
super inspiring video , thank you !
*pics up girl at bar*
"Wanna go to my pad and bang it out?"
*half a block later*
"Here we are!"
Mac Frost lmfao🤣
I was a cross-country truck driver for 20 years. I lived in my truck didn't have a house or a car didn't need one. I'm stationary in Southern California now and does this suck. I'm in the process of figuring out different ways to earn a living while traveling. Then I plan to get back out there. People that live in the rat race have no idea that there's a whole subculture of nomadic Travelers. RVs vandwellers it's not just retired people that travel around in their RVs. People that live in the rat race and work their ass off everyday to make somebody else rich they don't realize that they're the ones that are losing out.
I feel you, there's something in me that can't resist adventure and just going for it when I see an opportunity... but I suppose some people feel that way about having kids or rising to the top of the corporation. I respect them and am glad I have a little space here to do my own crazy thing :P I wish you luck getting out there again, maybe a Prius is in your future?!
Prius V is larger, a little less MPG but still a great idea for this
im making a road trip to socal this summer from florida
But do you have a family?
yes you have no family. and why not put yourself in a position where others are working for you?
Hey bro, forget any negative feedback you get. It takes a lot of courage to share your very personal views and space...ballsy actually. Thanks for letting us in, great to learn about the experience of others. Keep it up!
Jeff Ross I totally agree with you.. The best vedio I've seen yet.. love this guy and his sit up..
hey man I wrote a pretty harsh review on one of your videos because you seem to only review underpowered over expensive Ebikes, but after watching this I see why I actually understand you now so I would like to just apologize
That's nice, thanks Ryan... I'm doing my best here, trying to be objective but also constructive and optimistic. My reviews tend to be more like overviews with hints of concern. The comments are open and I host some forums so owners can chime in with long term experience and stuff. And yeah, I mostly review expensive ebikes because that's what shops have and I can't afford to buy and review stuff at this stage. Always open to feedback :)
If i ever get fired or laid off etc from my job - i am buying one of these and traveling through every state in US. for real!
Before I started EBR I worked for Accenture, Hewlett-Packard and Google... it was very stressful and I remember being terrified to leave, even more scared to sleep in my car (got no sleep the first night). It's still a bit thrilling but there has been so much peace to gather along the road. This world is incredibly beautiful, there is so much to take in from the big empty spaces. I also get inspired listening to audio books (love Michael Crichton) and have had great phone calls with my Grandparents and friends. I guess most of these things can be done without living in your car but I'm glad it helped me find them and I wish you luck with your own life adventure :)
Thank you! Sometimes i feel like im wasting my life working in the office everyday. I always think "one day" I will do this trip but its just never happening. I do like my job though so i am not miserable at work at least. (i do IT) - anyway thank you for your reply sir, I will have to check Michael Crichton, i dont really read much so this might work for me!
It's now pretty common to "car camp" a night or two just to avoid the hideous commute times in the Bay Area.
Just be very careful about air quality in a car cabin. I'd suggest even running an air filter and putting a combination CO/smoke detector in the cabin so you don't end up being asphyxiated on a cold night. This happened tragically in a tahoe ski resort parking lot when four girls parked (for lack of finding an affordable hotel) with the exhaust pushed up against a snow bank and kept the car running for warmth -- overnight it filled the cabin and they all were lost.
Pam Candas you mean 3 girls? yeah sad situation. i would never sleep in a car that's running anyway!
In any case, horrific. We leave our old Prius "running" to keep the AC on for the dogs, though sometimes still get people irate at two dogs resting calmly while it's 100 degrees outside.
It was one of the reasons to buy a (then) "expensive" new car, though of course it paid for itself by 1) getting over 40 mpg 2) never breaking down 3) maintenance was cheap compared to other makes 4) tires lasted and cost very little compared to previous (full sized) vehicles ... it has become the cheapest car I've owned since university driving the old family wagon that cost less when we bought it than two tires on my current car ... how we find ways to increase our costs to consistently exhaust our income ...
The Prius re-invented the car -- it is the best "this is not a car, it's a household mobility appliance" and with 100K miles after 10 years, it's considered a "low mile" Prius and has great resale value.
A full EV will replace it, but the Bolt is a bit too ... _quirky_ ... for now, and really needs to be bigger. I guess GM has a plan for other models, but the idea of a 200+ mile range in such a small EV, I think Tesla got the size "right" with their Model 3. I've also "car camped" in a Tesla Model X ... pure luxury even though the second row seats don't fold (strange, but true) there's helluva lot of space.
Heh, the homeless middle class. As a photographer, I have been car camping for decades and can attest to the freedom to get out and see the world and meet its people. You do need to think safety at all times. Just a super video!
Thanks James! Sounds like you've got some great experience there. I don't want to harp on fear and what can go wrong but do you have any quick tips about safety that you learned from experience?
Wow, thinking on that. A dog is a wonderful alarm and deterrent. Take a copy of Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon for inspiration. Thanks Court.
Ah-ha, a fellow bookworm.
(Court would probably be surprised what kind of unpaved roadways a passenger car can be coaxed down; but I wouldn't want him to try his Prius on some of the bits of "Outback" I used to call Home, with a
2050 pound bit of an English sports car. Besides, he's got the option of carrying a Spare, on that bike rack.)
croalbleech 1 The middle class, upper middles class and rich can choose to live in their car to save money to go toward something else like traveling. Its not about what you live in or the material possesions you own, but how much money you make and save up.
narrowminded
Living in a van down by river.
In 1990 a joke about a sad life. In 2020 a dream worth working towards
It’s really you? My favourite Electric Bike educator, who is smart enough to let us look through the window into a life well traveled and economical too! You’re the man.. great work. 👍
I'd like to thank you. I was having a time sleeping and the first two minutes did the trick. You don't need to justify you're actions, rent is to high and people want to enjoy life. Keep doing you man.
Thanks! Not sure whether to feel happy that my video put you to sleep or rethink how I make these :P
I live in Pakistan although its a very poor country but 99% of peoples have homes even who are living below the poverty line. Some times it is the case here that one may not have enough to eat but still have roof over the head. It's really beyond me that why the USA wealthiest country ever does not have universal shelter. People should not have to loss their homes because of financial reasons alone something is wrong with the system there. I love the spirit of bike reviewer. I wish you every success.
schatzen121 greetings from America brother!
The Chinese have driven real estate prices beyond the reach of many in CA with their "investments". I'm waiting until after the next real estate market crash to purchase a home in LA. But more to your point, it's all about location. My dad bought 40 acres of land in Mexico for about $12,000. I assume that's similar to the price of real estate where you're from.
You will be surprised to know the value sky-high value of property in Pakistan. Here it is considered the number one form of investment by far by the majority of people and also its only place left for people with black money to park it because of some loopholes. One of my cousins bought land in rural outskirt area of Chakwal city in Punjab province it cost him almost $16,000 per acre.
Some people choose this life, voluntarily.
schatzen121 Pakistan has communalism and strong family ties. Poverty in the USA is really so much worse than that than much of the third world due to how atomized and disconnected people are. One type of poverty is historical and dignified while the other is pure despair.
I'm 57 and I'm learning how "to be ready". So, thank you ☺️
Came to Hawaii last month for my Internship. Things didn't work out with my landlord and now I'm going to be living in a car. Luckily I've met some great people who are going to help me along the way! Thanks for the video man.
I have to admit the sleeping area looks decent
Hey, thanks! I was amazed at how well the cooler pillow setup worked. At first I tried cutting foam and doing all this stuff but it was easier to get a narrow pad and just deal with it ;)
Dude
You're super awesome
I'm gonna live like that
Apartment living is a joke
Too costly and rude noisey neighbors
You are an inspiration and I thank you 😊
Thanks! I wish you the best of luck, it's not always easy but I love the feeling of freedom
Hell yeah, buddy! I love all of the modifications. I've been taking road trips in my 2010 Prius since I bought it in that year and nobody understands how great it is. Put the seats down, lay some blankets or a mat down for comfort and sleep under the stars. Wake up in the trailhead parking lot and get out there before all of the tourists are even awake.
A note to those sleeping in a Prius overnight for the first time: the car is likely to make some whirring noises at odd intervals as pumps and fans do their thing. The dealership told me that this was part of its normal process, especially if the car has been driven a long distance that day. And, if you're going to lock the doors once you're inside, the "keys locked in car" alarm might go off. Takes a bit of playing with to figure out how to not set it off, but I think that, so long as all of the doors and hatch are already shut when you push the lock-all button on the front driver/passenger door, the alarm won't go off.
Prius is extremely reliable and economical. My 2002 First Generation Prius drove past 280k miles with its original engine, transmission, ÁC, suspension, paint. It costs just pennies per mile. The Prius has been passing down to my college kids and they are very happy with the ease of parking and low cost of fuel refills.
One of the most real people doing videos out there. You are one unique guy and that is what makes your videos so darn good.
Thank you! I hope you're doing well during all of the recent pandemic stuff. Thanks for sharing your positive energy with me :)
I think it is so cool you guys who experience this way. I’m on my way to joining you.
I completely understand the peace aspect. I'm a loner and really done with relationships. So many in the last 20 years. Time to be celebate and just be; and travel. Thank you! Also, as a former LEO, the stuffed dog is a great addition and deterent.
Wow. That is properly
Prepared! Very interesting
Just a thought about the fake dog. If it gets hot out, someone may call the police because they think your dog is going to die of heat exhaustion locked in the car.
Good point John, I stopped taking Jack during the summer and may not keep him along anymore because of this sort of concern, thanks
@@ElectricBikeReview seems like you still.could have used jack at night for security.
@@ElectricBikeReview If I do this, I would need a Smart car sized Jack.
Kind of obvious it's a fake dog if you walk up to the car hello
“911? Hello? I’m going to smash this window because this dog is in a hot car and now has rigor mortis!!!”
You've got an incredible set-up and organization is KEY to success and especially in tiny spaces.
Your video and way of life is very inspiring, thank you.
I don't know why this was in my recommendations but i am sooo glad! You sir are awesome, you made my day with your passion and joy. Thank you.
Dude this is more comfortable than my bed at home… fml
I find it cozy like camping in a tent. Being home makes me feel like im beimg smothered by things.
Thanks so much for sharing this insight into your life. I always enjoy your reviews and this goes above and beyond. How blessed you are to be living your dream. Thinking of you in one word: integrity.
Thanks Greg, I definitely strive for that... trying to do positive things in an authentic way :)
cory is such a nice and decent young man, his bike reviews are excellent..I've learned alot about ebikes from this guy...great story" cory
Thanks Willie! My name is actually Court but no worries, I purposefully don't focus on myself and my name much, thanks for the positive comment :D
Speechless. Brilliant. I own that year/model Pruis and life may change in 2021. Never would have thought of able to run car all night.
You’re amazing! Enjoy your travels, and most importantly, stay safe out there!
Very inspiring. Keep up the good work man!
Very nice idea and video. I'm always looking for alternative ways of living like the Tiny House movement. Thanks.
Absolutely, glad you found it interesting and said hi!
do have internet
Tell you one thing my brother you're a trooper and you fight for that dream that you have may God bless you and I thank you for your service I thank you for your faithfulness may God give you the strength to go forward thank you for everything
I wish you all the best brother, thank you for sharing your life with us all. It’s so amazing how your simple ways inspires me and many others. As I am looking to change my life.. take care and cheers👊🏽
Like 8,600 so cool, I too am a minimalist and love the simple life!!
Yeah, fewer things and more experiences and love. I wish you peace and prosperity on your path :)
I've been watching your electric bike videos for about 18 months now. Finding this video was a nice surprise! You have a great setup and a terrific outlook. Hope all goes well for you. Cheers!
Thanks! I'm glad the reviews have been useful or enjoyable for you. This video was a bit different but I wanted to share how I had made it all work and pursued my dream :)
bro the fake dog has to be one of the smartest ideas against people prowling through cars! good stuff man !
I love this! I’m sitting in a parking lot with a dead car battery. Work a job I hate waking up for and this. I love this.
I'm going to film an event in California and was thinking of renting a van so I can sleep in the van vs renting a hotel. Just need to find places to park that's safe.
When I graduate, I really want to take a huge car trip across Canada and maybe some of the USA, doing something like this would be amazing for that trip :)
Definitely, I remember the first time I drove to California after graduating college... and then the first time I drove from New York City to Toronto and then to Vancouver. It's a beautiful world out there. Good luck with school and congrats to Canada on 150 years!
Always appreciate seeing someone sharing their method of making their dreams come true.
Wow!!! That was very refreshing.
Keep living the dream fella!!
Doing my best!! Thanks for your support :D
Heard a story of an old lady scaring off a mugger with a fake dog and some barking/shaking. I laughed, but it can help.
Yeah, I heard a story about an old lady pretending to be senile and offering a robber cookies... then she called the cops and he got arrested :P
It’s funny picturing here barking and acting like a dog in order to protect herself.
My grandma would put rubber snakes on our gate to scare off strangers lol
I wonder if you get notes on your car saying the poor dog is locked up with the windows closed on a hot day... Ha, the opposite problem.
Yes the dog can eat you after the mugger is gone and you haven't moved for a while
slept in my car several times but u make it look so comfyyy
Well done!, I love your Prios setup and many of your ideas here.
I'm really thinking about doing this because the cost of living is just so freaking high it's insane these jobs are not paying enough to survive this will relieve stress and when it gets cold you can just turn on your heat or air this is a great alternative to being a corporate slave I want to break those chains and be free
Yeah, I feel your pain and struggle... this is not a perfect solution, but it is very empowering, good luck out there friend!
Agree.what a corporate slave though?
Pier Louis If you choose the “red pill” then this is the truth. We are all slaves to a system called “the market”. We all work in a job that pays taxes that feeds this market. Who benefits from these taxes? The ‘World bankers’. The ‘world bankers’ is their real title (some call them the Illuminati, Freemasons ,etc, but in reality they are the ‘world bankers’ AKA the 1 percenters). They secretly control all of the worlds resources and economies. This system runs every western country. You, your neighbours, your town , your entire country borrows money at interest from these world bankers to stabilize your economy. The interest incurred is at such a high rate it is virtually impossible for your country to pay off. Hence why your leader( be it a president or prime minister) has one main priority, to reduce the deficit using any means necessary (war, new legislation, corporate greed) to pay back as much borrowed money as possible. This is why anyone who avoids taxes is labelled a fraud, and is tried and shamed publicly. Your country worries a lot about unemployment rates not because people are jobless, but because some people figure out working tax- less jobs is better than paying taxes to the government Yet somehow people are so ingrained into this system. So dependent on it, so much time and money invested in it , that they will fight tooth and nail to keep it running. Meanwhile the bankers run a separate program in your mind called ‘media’. This is done to help you accept their system. The ‘media’ provides sports, movies , celebrity news, gossip to keep your mind idle in hopes of making you passively and subconsciously accept their system. While keeping the masses divided by supplying you with ‘the news’. ‘The news’ is a mechanism whereby humans are kept divided on opinion and in trust. The more news you watch the more likely you are to lose faith in humanity. To lose trust and grow animosity towards other humans. This insures the masses will never unite...JFK signed executive order 11110 that abolished the Federal Reserve, a private central bank and returned the issuance of currency directly into the US treasury....6 months later he was dead in Dallas...Now they are running END GAME on you, are you ready for what they have in store..?
@@aright2lucidity Enough internet for today lol.
@@kreizmann2943 crying ahhahahha
Man that looks like the way to live if you ask me. You’re doing a great thing here Cort. Thanks for sharing.
Great video, absolutely nailed it. You've been most helpful, thank you!
Hell yeah! My prius is the comfiest car camper in the world!
Sweet, it sounds like you've figured out car camping too? Where have you taken it Nate?
I rarely comment on TH-cam videos but yours my friend.... !!!
amazing !!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your comment :D
Awesome I'm just getting started you've helped me so much.. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this, I admire your passion and positive outlook!
Fantastic, you're a true inspiration!!! Wishing you all the best out there, stay free!!!
Thanks Henrik! Your positive words mean a lot, doing my best out here ;)
great video, thanks! One more more reason to keep following your channel, keep up with your excellent work!
Thanks Daniel! Glad you enjoyed it, this was a video I've been excited about doing for a long time. I appreciate your support :)
you are living my dream! awesome!
This video was great and gave me a lot of ideas for my upcoming car camping trip. Thanks!
your set up is totally cool! you really have it together! I hope you're enjoying your freedom. i'm happy for you!
Thanks Marianne, I appreciate your support and kind words :)
This is awesome. I like mobile house idea. One of my biggest dreams having a van for be able to living like this when I need to do.
You should share more experiences about this.
Loved this video! Your passion is inspiring. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you all the best!
awesome.coolest prius ive ever seen
I can't thank you enough. This video might be helpful in my life. In this world you can't stop learning from everyone and everything, so Thank you. This might come in handy. It wasn't necessary but you did it. You shared this. Thank you so much. :)
I sometimes watch those "vandweller" videos, but didn't catch, right off, that this was an ebike review video. That made me watch it. lol ..."he's doing it too?" I was thinking..
Also, I soo didn't know that the Prious (sp?) had a solar panel built in. THAT'S SO AWESOME! =) I love that!
Okay, back to the video. Thank you. =)
Spent 3 and a half years in Australia living out of a car, I miss the freedom... but I also don’t miss the struggle. I do think that it’s a struggle that everyone should do as it very much builds character.
I knew where every public wifi and public BBQ area was, and my gym membership was my lifeline as I would often just go there to shower.
A few times I had some sketchy moments including a guy that was attempting to open my front passenger door. I scared the shit out of him after he realised someone was inside.
Nice setup bud, and I think your not overly obvious with just a standard looking car, and not a van of some type. How are the police ? I’m hearing some stories of government in the US cracking down on car campers ??
Damn you’re the first one I’ve ever seen that went through the same process of figuring out that rent is absolutely ridiculous compared to the uncomfortable space I spend 10 hours a day in. Good for you man
Very smart set up u have used every inch of space .....cool 👍🏻👍🏻 can u please give us a review about things to check out before buying a used hybrid car.
Hmm... now that's a great question. I actually take my cars to a dealership first and have them do a full inspection (and tell them I'll be coming back to have everything fixed if I buy the car). It usually costs $100 and gives you some bargaining power to reduce the asking price if something is wrong. Like if the tires are worn down or the engine is rusted and the shock struts are bulging. My car must have been stored near the coast or something because it had a lot of rust. I asked it it was flooded and the dealer said no, just near a lot of salt water or something. It's still holding up great but I was able to lower the price and then did a very thorough cleaning job and replaced the hatch struts right away :)
Thanks bro this info is very useful , love the way you do your videos with sincerity and humble opinion on the product waiting for more lovely videos from you 🇨🇦
ElectricBikeReview.com i only buy from dealerships in the certified pre owned section of the lot
@@deejeff8846 I've also never had problems when buying this way. I bought a BMW pre-owned, then a Mini Cooper, and now a Smart Car, all a few years old when I bought them, and with low mileage and no problems.
I would highly advise you darken your windows. I've been living like this half my adult life and I'm 41 now.
Wow!
Thanks for the tip!
This guy has it all figured out. I'm about to get a Prius 2014 or newer. Looking to get one with around 40k miles on it. They are amazing cars
that is quite amazing that you are able to make yourself so comfortable in that tiny prius.
Great video I like your passion! :)
Hey, thanks Tamas! I was so excited filming this... had to cut some bits and add in later because I forgot to cover everything ;)
Hi, Cort! My apologies if I missed spelled your name. I have a few questions for you which may be off topic sorry. Do you have any of your personal e-bikes for sale? I'm shopping for e-bikes like you I'm trying to save money and find inexpensive.
No offense, Court but you do bike reviews on mostly expensive bikes. And you even own in my opinion an expensive e-bike(so much for saving money) Yes, I visited your website and I looked at the affordable section but the way you describe economy e-bikes isn't really helpful. Mainly because you keep saying "low-end" and undermining the e-bike that I can't tell if the low priced e-bike is worth buying.
I will disclose that I make about $16,000 a year gross pay but after taxes adjusted to 13000. I spend about $6000 in rent subtract that from 13000=$7000 for cost of living expenses. I don't see myself being able to buy e-bikes that cost more than $800 or over really. E-bikes cost as much as used cars.
In the future I will like to see you evaluate more $500-$800 e-bikes with a professional opinion of whether or not it's worth buying. You have so much knowledge on e-bikes. I don't understand most of these companies, why should price dictate the quality? I'm an underpaid and minimum-wage earning employee yet the quality of my work is outstanding and I have exceeded my company's expectations. I recently received a 33 cents raise for my efforts while the loafers at my job continue to have employment. If companies or individuals can do something really amazing such don't like price dictate quality e.g. low price means low-quality(wrong) Sonders bike company had the right idea but they cut some corners. Most people who use e-bikes are those want basic transportation and can't immediately afford cars.
Bezlichnyy No offense but if your budget is $5-800 better if you buy a normal city bike you might get some decent second hand. If you buy an ebike for $5-800 it will be some crap and soon you will end up paying more for replacement parts and servicing.
No offense taken. Thanks for your advice but I already own a non-electric manual bicycle. I'm trying to upgrade to an electric bicycle.
I ride my bicycle almost daily so any bicycle that I own will need maintenance and servicing.
No offense, but your wrong not all bicycle for the $500-$800 price range will be low-quality.
What hinders us from buying a decent quality bicycle is lack of knowledge not necessarily our monetary budget. Since my knowledge is limited I ask the electric bicycle expert--Cort to help me out. There is a good bike out there for the price range I seek--I just don't know where to find it.
Bezlichnyy Well... good luck finding a good quality ebike for $5-800. In Europe the decent ones start from ~1800€. You might get a cheap unknown Chinese brand with old tech and with heavy and low capacity battery but that's far from what I consider a good quality and when it breaks no support.
Prius really is the best "car" to do this in. I didn't watch all the video but hopefully he mentioned the coolest thing about camping in a Prius. The Temperature control system that runs off the battery until it needs to use the engine at which point it will come on and recharge the battery. It's like a really really efficient generator that keeps you cool or warm anytime as well as play music/audio, etc.
Nice setup - thanks for sharing!
simple set up.. i like it..
Thx so much. Have watched a lot of live-in-your Prius videos. Yours tops them all. Great job. If you're based out of Bend Or...I've been a subscriber to your electric bike review for quite awhile. Always enjoy getting your reviews in my mail. If there any other ways to support your efforts beyond subscribing to this channel..let me know. Safe travels. Roger G. in PDX
Thanks Roger! I drive through Bend occasionally, would be fun to visit a friend there. Feel free to connect using the contact form on ElectricBikeReview.com :)
i'm a simple man! i see prius - i subscribe! nice ideea! PRIUS FOREVER !!! :)
I like the bed set up. Awesome folding mattress. And lucky for me I have no problem sleeping with lights on.
Thank you for the lovely video
You should install a roof rack and install a root tent ⛺
Hey Court,
Wow, what a surprise video this was! I guessed you weren't doing the job you had in Austin anymore but I had no idea you were living such a nomadic lifestyle. If anything I probably thought you would have a fancy pad somewhere bought with the pots of cash you made from ElectricBikeReview :-) Major respect for having the balls to break the societal norm and live life on your own terms - not an easy thing for people to do these days.
Love the EBR youtube channel and been following for a while - currently have a BH Neo Nitro that I bought in 2014, but it caused me lots of ongoing problems - hoping to sell that soon and replace with a Haibike Urban S 5.0.
Nice, Haibike makes great stuff (especially the Bosch powered models). Yeah, I make some money now from EBR but try not to flood the site with ads or compromise my values too much. I'm not rich by American standards but I have enough to buy this nice car and pay for gas and hotels sometimes. I feel fortunate but I'm also working hard to make it all work :)
Thank you for showing us an alternate way to live. You opened my eyes.
This helped me so......much. thanks
Hey Court... love EBR almost as much as I live my e-bike... please put a little bit of merch up... I'm sure you can source some ethical t shirts stickers etc... also appreciate you're on the move but surely some family and friends could help with the storage and mail out... and ... you give a lot of great shout outs for good products... you are as credible and trustworthy as the Nullabor is long and flat... I think an EBR signature line is well in order.... in a world increasingly full of vapid twats... you shine as a beacon of decency... safe travels
Thanks Leonie! I do my best... got some advertisers and am running a business but keep it lean and honest as best I can. That matters to me and I'm glad you noticed ;)
Perhaps he doesn't want to sell merchandise like all the other, TH-cam monetised channels, because he has a few standards left. You see it with all the, monetised TH-cam channels, selling cheap junk made in China for pennies, and sold for a 1000% markup as merchandise. Its a pretty transparent attempt to make, even more money off hapless subscribers, who are already paying anyway by watching adverts etc...
Nice setup. You couldn't really have picked a better car for what you need it for.
I own a 2012 Prius and bought it brand new and have camped in it as well. Love the gas mileage and the fact that you can run the heat or AC all night using minimal gas. Love your video
Sweet! Glad it worked for you too, nice to hear a confirmation story Rebecca! Maybe we'll end up camping near each other one day ;)
I really appreciate the detail and resources you've provided in your video. I'm in the planning stages and your assistance has and will save me lots of time. Thanks very much! Hope you're still having fun on the road.
did you just say "HEALTHY POPCORN"
Popcorn is a healthy, whole grain snack if you don't add lots of butter and salt to it.
Brother Make Merch and Monetize Your Vids. We will support.
Thanks! I've turned the multi-ad feature off because I feel like it's annoying for people. Maybe someday I'll make merch or something, just want to help people and feel like I make enough, I don't really need that much money to be happy :) back at the forums I do have a donate link which helps to pay for my friend Ann M. who moderates. You can check it out here if you're interested: electricbikereview.com/forum/threads/hello-from-everywhere-friends-and-visits.6309/
ElectricBikeReview.com I like how humble you are. But dude you have 57,000 subs. You need to monetize. I don't find it annoying at all. Haha
I don’t think any of us would really mind if you put adverts in your videos, you seem to have a logo and perhaps, as others have mentioned, you should get some cool designs made And brand of some stuff... I think majority of people except the advert some videos are part and parcel of watching free content on TH-cam... I wouldn’t worry
Yes pay Ann for helping out
Actually, there are some people that I really like what they're doing and I WANT to support them, so I purposely let their ads play so I can do that. Your channel would be one of them...
I just love to sleep in these kind of spaces
I have got a big-ass king sized bed in front of me but I still sleep on a mattress in my room
Great great video! Thanks for sharing!
I removed my passenger seat. so much better.
was solar panel factory installed?
Yeah, it was a special option for a while, none of the new Prius models have it sadly
Cool it’s nice to see people from Texas especially a neighbor to San Antonio Tx make a video like this, then again Austin always has more artsy people.
3 years ago I took road trip vacation from NY to FL to Co than to Ca and back to NY..., I was on road for 4 weeks. I was in 2010 prius, I was lived in my car the whole trip , and was very surprised haw comfortable and roomy this little car is .
I had money budget away for hotels, I saved them all !!!
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