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--- lifestyle:involuntary [2022/06/06 18:36]
frater_secessus [niceties]
+++ lifestyle:involuntary [2025/06/04 14:11] (current)
frater_secessus [necessities]
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 ====== Involuntary vandwelling ======
-Not everyone planned to live in a vehicle -- sometimes economic or other pressures mean that living in a  vehicle is the //best option available//.   In that situation we are focused on **functional, not fancy**.  Do what is best for you((and any loved ones that live with you)) right now;  you are not in competition with the Instagram "influencer" crowd.
+Not everyone planned to live in a vehicle -- sometimes economic or other pressures mean that living in a vehicle is the //best option available//. In that situation we are focused on **functional, not fancy**. Do what is best for you((and any loved ones that live with you)) right now;  you are not in competition with the [[lifestyle:faq_instagram|Instagram "influencer" crowd]].
 ===== reframe =====
-First things first, let's reframe the situation a little bit.  These perspectives may help you cope with the new stresses:
+Let's reframe the situation a little bit.  These perspectives may help you cope with the new stresses:
-  * **you have shelter** which **can be locked**, is basically **weatherproof**, and might even be mobile.  This is a really big deal; it's one third of the **food, water, and shelter** requirement for human survival.
+  * **you have weatherproof and lockable shelter**/.   This is a really big deal; it's one third of the **food, water, and shelter** requirement for human survival.  And you can carry the other two (food and water) around with you everywhere you go.
+  * You have something traditionally-house folks don't have:  the ability to relocate at will.  Too much or too little shade?  Obnoxious folks nearby?  Just want a change?  Turn the key and leave!
   * "you can live in your car but you can't drive your house"
   * modern life is $$$, but **one can live very cheaply and simply in a vehicle**
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-You will need **a place to park for the night**.  If you are in a city this typically means [[camping:stealth_camping|stealth camping]]. If you are on the highway you can usually sleep in a rest area then move on.  In rural areas (particularly out west) you may be able to [[camping:dispersed|boondock]].
+You will need **a place to park for the night**.  If you are in a city this typically means [[camping:stealth_camping|stealth camping]]. If you are on the highway you can usually sleep in [[camping:rest_area|a rest area]] then move on.  In rural areas (particularly out west) you may be able to [[camping:dispersed|boondock]].
 You will need [[lifestyle:faq_laundry|a place to do laundry]], usually a laundromat.  Leverage the free wifi if available.  Carry your own detergent as  it is obscenely expensive by the packet.  Save your quarters for doing laundry.
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   * [[https://www.findhelp.org/|findhelp.org]]
+  * [[https://homesonwheelsalliance.org/|Homes on Wheels Alliance]] - grants and other resources to provide vans for financially struggling people
   * reddit
     * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/|/r/vandwellers]]
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     * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/homeless/|/r/homeless/]]
   * [[https://vandwellerforum.com/|vandweller forum]]
-  * [[https://cheaprvliving.com/forums/|Cheap RV Living (CRVL) forum]]
+  * [[https://vanlivingforum.com//|Vanliving forum]] - used to be the Cheap RV Living (CRVL) forum before Bob sold it
   * depending on location, 211 may connect you to resources

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