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lifestyle:involuntary [2022/06/06 18:33] frater_secessus [smartphones] |
lifestyle:involuntary [2023/06/16 18:12] (current) mahkato [Involuntary vandwelling] |
====== Involuntary vandwelling ====== | ====== Involuntary vandwelling ====== |
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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]]. |
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For **privacy**, you can use a sunscreen in your front windshield and cut-to-shape cardboard (preferably dark or painted) on side windows.((plain cardboard may affect phone and wifi reception less than foil-covered ones)) Hanging clothes up in the window is a sure giveaway. | For **privacy**, you can use a sunscreen in your front windshield and cut-to-shape cardboard (preferably dark or painted) on side windows.((plain cardboard may affect phone and wifi reception less than foil-covered ones)) Hanging clothes up in the window is a sure giveaway. |
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For **power**, most charging for small devices like phones and tablets will be by USB. Some newer vehicles have USB jacks built in. If not, you can find ones that fit into the cigarette lighter in dollar stores and similar. Charge as often as you can, preferably while driving. See [[rv:car#power|this discussion of power options]] for cars. If you will be going to work or public indoor space regularly [[rv:build:minimal#survival_micropower|a small battery pack]] and extension cord may serve you well. | For **power**, most charging for small devices like phones and tablets will be by USB. Some newer vehicles have USB jacks built in. If not, you can find [[https://amzn.to/3Q6pfyK|USB outlets that fit into the cigarette lighter]] in dollar stores and similar. Charge as often as you can, preferably while driving. See [[rv:car#power|this discussion of power options]] for cars. If you will be going to work or public indoor space regularly [[rv:build:minimal#survival_micropower|a small battery pack]] and extension cord may serve you well. |
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A [[hygiene:gym|gym membership]] will get you a place to shower, use the restroom, use wifi, etc. And exercise if you are into that. :-) | A [[hygiene:gym|gym membership]] will get you a place to shower, use the restroom, use wifi, etc. And exercise if you are into that. :-) |
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* [[https://www.findhelp.org/|findhelp.org]] | * [[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 | * reddit |
* [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/|/r/vandwellers]] | * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/|/r/vandwellers]] |
* [[https://www.reddit.com/r/homeless/|/r/homeless/]] | * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/homeless/|/r/homeless/]] |
* [[https://vandwellerforum.com/|vandweller forum]] | * [[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 | * depending on location, 211 may connect you to resources |
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