Living in a Car || First Road Trip and I gave up the car to stay in a motel

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10 ай бұрын

I finally went on a road trip in the new rig!
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@susieturk1 10 ай бұрын

I'm 63. Retired, early last year. I'll be heading out in my Jeep Renegade September 1. Indiana to Wyoming. I've been ready for a year, just too scared to take the plunge. Wish me luck. 😊

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

Good luck with it!!

@lewisvogel466 10 ай бұрын

Don't be scared. Once you find good places to park at night, everything will fall into place for you. I usually park at night at travel plazas, at Walmart, and at upper-scale hotels at night. Wyoming is a great place in the summertime. I have parked overnight in my vehicle in Cheyenne, Laramie, Rock Springs, Casper and at various truck stops in between.

@susieturk1 10 ай бұрын

@@lewisvogel466 than you soooo much for those words of encouragement

@lewisvogel466 10 ай бұрын

@@susieturk1 You're welcome Susie. You might be pleased to know I'm currently parked near a lake at Warren AFB three miles west of Cheyenne. I'll be spending the night in Laramie and Rock Springs Monday and Tuesday nights before heading north to Grand Teton National Park. I'm excited about the trip.

@susieturk1 10 ай бұрын

@lewisvogel466 you seemed very well versed in Wyoming.

@roxannegalvan5927 10 ай бұрын

I think that's a good idea to remember to budget for two or three nights in a motel maybe once a month. It takes time to get organized.

@kchiker 10 ай бұрын

I would suggest getting a roof box for your car. Gives you a ton of additional storage.

@bettybrigance6784 10 ай бұрын

Your doing well as compared to other solo ladies I've seen, and my time on the roads... in there..have fun, be safe

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

thank you!

@simplybeingme 10 ай бұрын

Love your positive attitude. ❤

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

thanks! ❤️

@ajfeinman 10 ай бұрын

Great video . New subscriber. I have been living in my Toyota Prius for 8 years and always looking for new faces to follow. I’m also a big fan civilization. Very addictive

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

Love to connect with another Civ fan! :)

@tessrobin4548 10 ай бұрын

Remember to bring bug spray for the mosquitos and wear light coloured clothing to ward off the heat and bugs 😊

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

I didn’t know that light colored clothing helps with bugs! Thanks for the tip

@renee6807 10 ай бұрын

Hello I stumbled across your channel today. I subscribed because I really appreciate your candid attention to even the small details of things.....and that you want to live out of your car. It is not just a gateway to something bigger.

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing!

@ketoauntie7301 10 ай бұрын

You should consider getting a roof rack and carrier to help put items you don't need in there as much.

@kchiker 10 ай бұрын

I'm 57. I've been living out of my SUV for a year now. You should get a roof box. Gives you more storage.

@liliastefanova362 10 ай бұрын

Hi Elizabeth, I’m binge watching your videos right now. I think you are hilarious and your fast talking is up my speed😂 I love it. You even number things when you talk ( my brain works same way)🤦🏻‍♀️. The way you plan things is so familiar to me it’s insane. Keep posting , I love your vids( new sub here)😊!!!!

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

Love it - glad to see someone with a similar brain! thank you! :)

@partlysettledin 9 ай бұрын

The way you talk to us is exactly how I talk to myself all day long when I’m alone lol. I love it

@elizabethoffgrid 9 ай бұрын

haha really in some ways that is how it is, me talking to myself but I record it :)

@Mitzi1221 10 ай бұрын

Just found you couple days ago. I just love you. Bless yoir heart❤ i lived iny high top van 3 weeks. Gave that blessed thing to a girlfriend (for storage) amd moved in with my exhusband 😂 was 28 degrees. My lab let ne cover him up😂 Youre fun to listen too. And youre doing great it seems. You have my respect ❤ At'a girl❤

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yep it is not for everyone, but great that you gave it a try! :)

@ketoauntie7301 10 ай бұрын

What's it like living with your ex-husband?

@roxannegalvan5927 10 ай бұрын

I felt that way one summer because I wasn't drinking lots of water, other places can be really hot.

@roxannegalvan5927 10 ай бұрын

That's what I have done, I bought those bins especially for clothes and everything. I still need to buy a few more bins, but they are sure nice, a lot better than boxes.

@user-cf1zm6bh1s 10 ай бұрын

I think that's a good idea to remember to budget for two or three nights in a motel maybe once a month. It takes time to get organized

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

Agreed I think it would be a good idea

@eprohoda 10 ай бұрын

fantastic . godspeed,Elizabeth. 😈

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@susieturk1 10 ай бұрын

I do my guacamole in a ziplock bag and just mush it. No dirty dishes😊

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

Great idea!!

@KaltrinaDemiri 6 ай бұрын

I think it’s a good idea to stay in a hotel once a month or a few times a year or whenever is needed is a good idea as to recharge

@elizabethoffgrid 6 ай бұрын

Yes it is good for recharging, taking a break, or even doing stuff that is easier in a hotel (like the last time I cut my hair)

@lindajohnson6726 10 ай бұрын

Find a place where you can buy block ice. Back in the 40's, that is how they they kept their food cold. (Ice box)

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

I agree - could not seem to find it around here but they must have it somewhere

@turtlegram31656 10 ай бұрын

Roof racks and a carrier may be helpfulIam in a small car and am planning to add them.

@roxannegalvan5927 10 ай бұрын

Sometimes you just need to rest. Happy camping .

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

True that

@adriennebarkerspeaks 8 ай бұрын

You should consider being a trusted Housesitter !

@elizabethoffgrid 8 ай бұрын

That's a great idea for a nomad person, also cat/dog sitting

@roxannegalvan5927 10 ай бұрын

It's really nice to have a break, and sleep in a bed, and have all the necessities. Have you ever considered going to travel centers where you can shower, but it costs unless you buy gas for your vehicle. It does get humid in a vehicle.

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

I have not tried that out yet -- probably could try that when I am on my big trip coming up soon (about a month)

@lewisvogel466 10 ай бұрын

Two good ways to save on shower costs while traveling: 1) Obtain a black card membership for 25 dollars a month from Planet Fitness which will enable you to shower at any one of 800 locations nationwide. 2) Consider community centers and recreation centers. Most small towns have these, and most have a gymnasium with locker rooms and showers. I've seen the fees for day use as low as two dollars and as high as eight dollars - much cheaper than the 14 dollars at a truck stop.

@lewisvogel466 10 ай бұрын

@@elizabethoffgrid From what I understand, most state parks in New Mexico have hot showers. If you will be staying at the state parks, I'm pretty sure your park pass will enable you to take hot showers there without paying extra. You should look into that.

@michelle7352 10 ай бұрын

How often do you get migraines? I take med every day to prevent my migraines. For last 37 years. Also, does any foods trigger your migraines? Yes, processed food is easy when you're camping, but not good for you on continuing basis. Or for your head. Fruit so refreshing, esp. cold. Early morning for me isn't good, so fruit in yogurt is my standby. I love Cheerios w/vanilla almond milk with fruit in AM and by itself at night. Tuna in those pkgs. w/crackers is another standby for protein. Cheese and fruit and specialty crackers great (dinner is my smallest meal usually). Cheese and tomato /w onion if you like, sandwich also good cold meal. Maybe with chips. Just some cold options.

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

Up until last month it was just every couple months but now it’s a lot. I have never found any food trigger - mine are more hormones and stress and environmental factors

@WWGWGA-bi2rv 10 ай бұрын

I love the creature comforts too much to live in a car, but I watch because I think everyone should know how to do it. You never know when you may have to flee in your car. I’d have to have a portal potty for night time. I wouldn’t want to be going to planet fitness in the middle of the night. I think I’ll cut the reflective window shades. Sounds like your doing pretty well though.

@donaldswanson9647 9 ай бұрын

Hotels suck. The last time i tried a hotel i checked out shortly after i checked in and slept in my car.

@elizabethoffgrid 9 ай бұрын

I hear you!

@SaritaGardner 10 ай бұрын

Hi Elizabeth, wondering if camp hosts have mentioned anything about not having a tent, or are they pretty cool about it?

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

No one has said anything but I haven’t tried camping in a tent-only spot. I do have a sun shelter so I could put that up to look the part

@kchiker 10 ай бұрын

@@elizabethoffgrid - I live out of my car. No one cares whether you actually have a tent.

@roxannegalvan5927 10 ай бұрын

Just wanted to let you know, if you go to those travel centers and you don't buy gas, you can still shower, but they want people to buy a shower.

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

I have heard that -- some of them cost $15 I think which seems like a lot.

@varneydavid6940 10 ай бұрын

You talk very fast otherwise you cool nice channel

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

Ah yes I do talk fast!

@stephaniealex1852 9 сағат бұрын

Whats the other channel? I’ll check it out

@elizabethoffgrid 2 сағат бұрын

It’s @elizabethpw

@michelle7352 10 ай бұрын

Its really hard to hear you sometimes. I guess you're talking softly outdoors.

@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

Yes probably was that

@Gujju360 10 ай бұрын

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@elizabethoffgrid 10 ай бұрын

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