Realities of Van Life // Slow Days & A Frustrating Morning Living in a Van Full Time

SMOKEY TRUFFLE PASTA INGREDIENT LIST:
Cooked Pasta
Olive Oil
Smokey Tempeh "bacon"
Mushrooms (any variety)
5 garlic cloves
Plant-based cream or half & half
Granulated Garlic
Mushroom Seasoning
Salt
Truffle Oil

—FAQ'S—
I lived in my car, full-time, starting on Sept. 01, 2019
Make & Model of my car was a 2018 Buick Encore
-I lived in my car to save money & pay off debt, which I successfully did (check out videos/playlists below)
I totaled my Buick on Sept. 2022 & bought a 2022 Ford Transit Connect XLT LWB Nov. 2022
-Living full time in my van since May, 15, 2023
-My goal is to save money, buy land, & build a homestead


BUY ME A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/simpleenough
CASH APP Was Shut Down! Buy Me A Coffee is Current Donation Option



VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT! -

Wrecking the Car I Live in:    • From Living in a Car to Living in a Baseme...  

Quit My 80k Job:    • Why I Quit My High Paying Job // My Story ...  

Becoming Debt Free:    • FINALLY Becoming Debt Free Living in My Ca...  

Story Times:    • Storytime  

VLOGS:    • Vlogs  






MY MOST USEFUL PURCHASES -
Please use these links if you purchase a product we suggest. We (literally) make pennies from your purchase, but every penny helps!

~Van Build Products~
Insulation: https://amzn.to/3IDI36U
Spray Adhesive for insulation: https://amzn.to/3IhbOJn
Kilmat Sound Deadener - https://amzn.to/3xD2HxG
Alternative Sound Deadener - (I used Kilmat, but it's currently out of stock. This is a good alternative) - https://amzn.to/3EmseiD
Tool to remove air bubbles: https://amzn.to/3xEIjMA
Loctite - https://amzn.to/3IhOnzv
Rivet Nut Tool - https://amzn.to/3IDChCd
Kreg Pocket Hole Kit - https://amzn.to/3YJC324
Spyder Spade Drill Bit Set - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Spyder-Sting...



~Power~
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smar DC to DC Charger - https://amzn.to/3622pG7
Renogy 2000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter - https://amzn.to/35LhPij
Battle Born Batteries LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery - https://amzn.to/3vPyhst
Battery Capacity Monitor - https://amzn.to/3HYSUoD
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Lithium Portable Power Station - https://amzn.to/3apC9ST
Goal Zero 12 Volt Car Charger - https://amzn.to/38R2Bna
Goal Zero Regulated Cable (to keep fridge from shutting down) - https://amzn.to/2viRSEq
Goal Zero 12V Yeti Link LI To Lead Acid - https://amzn.to/2TF6tCe

~Sleeping~
Memory Foam Camping Mattress - https://amzn.to/2VOjiNz
Milliard Reading Pillow - https://amzn.to/39mCqWK

~Food/Kitchen~
Water Dispenser: https://amzn.to/3mhGBet
COSTWAY Car 54 Quart Travel RV Refrigerator/Freezer - https://amzn.to/2Tjbv8A
Smittybilt Transit Insulation Bag (fits COSTWAY Fridge) - https://amzn.to/3atmQZI
Reusable Sandwich Bags - 6 Pack Leakproof Freezer Bags - https://amzn.to/2VFX8wM
Electric Immersion Heater 300 Watts for Water Coffee Tea - https://amzn.to/2TtExRG
Collapsible Bucket - https://amzn.to/32MeKZm
Collapsible Portable Wash Basin - https://amzn.to/38kPhr1

~Storage/Containers~
INNO BRA240BK Ridge Cargo Box - https://amzn.to/2uUvBg8
Mesh Shower Organizer Hanging Bathroom Caddy - https://amzn.to/2vEx4HA
Car Trash Can Garbage Bin - https://amzn.to/2IeMqVV
Eagle Creek Pack-it Specter Cube Set - https://amzn.to/2x9dWlB
TOURIT Insulated Cooler Backpack - https://amzn.to/2PZWQNN

~OTHER~
LED Color Changing Puck Lightings - https://amzn.to/3CwbiUo
Door Window Mosquito Nets - https://amzn.to/3pSOZ6h
Shark WANDVAC Handheld Vacuum - https://amzn.to/3J0kwLi
Rechargeable Portable Fan - https://amzn.to/3Cv222T
Reflectix- https://amzn.to/2TDebN8
Car Windshield Sun Shade - https://amzn.to/39x3e6V
2-in-1 Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Alarm - https://amzn.to/2Tz6UOG
Propane/Natural Gas Detector - https://amzn.to/3cyQApV
Female Urination Device - https://amzn.to/38gf3g8
Outdoor Folding Table - https://amzn.to/32MeRnK
Mosquito Net - https://amzn.to/39mEfD4
Neodymium Strong Magnets - https://amzn.to/2PNovBo
Tongue Cleaner Scraper - https://amzn.to/2IhIh3I




00:00 - 04:15 Stormy night, grocery shopping, eating seasonally
04:16 filling my water, headache, heating food on my dashboard
07:00 hot nights, gym, morning smoothie, 80/20
11:56 response to a comment, my plans to stay cool, summer van life is rough
16:25 Less financial struggles than "successful" people even though I make less $$
18:08 didn't do much, seeing another van lifer
20:17 Frustrating morning, crying again, realities of van life, patience
26:45 making deodorant and toothpaste
29:56 updates on my solar & freezer
32:16 cashapp shut down, helping another youtuber
34:40 Smokey Mushroom Truffle Pasta



























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