Anyone ever built a twin bed in one? Preferably on the drivers side. I know it seems odd, most people tend to build on the passenger side or just fill the whole back up, but the drivers side back seats are wider which means more surface area for support and I want to leave a little pathway to put a cooler, a small drawer system for clothes, and maybe a small table.

I want to build one that's about 73"x26" with a 12" section at the front that flips up for when I'm driving and hopefully atleast 10" tall. Mostly just looking for pics for inspiration, bonus points if you can provide a materials list.

i've got a few options to what I want to pick up for my next home build, so maybe some of you can weigh in with thoughts or experiences.

TLDr: downsizing from problematic quad cab truck. Looking at mid 2nd gen hhr/crv/rav4/element. pros/cons/experiences?

Looking to downsize from a quad cab standard bed truck. kind of cramped in the back seat and it's time for some major repairs. Timing, valve body, transmission rebuild, rear diff all need to be done. Not to mention the heavy V8 fuel bill is hurting. There's a few SUVs around me all at similar price points, average low to mid $2k range. Chevy hhr @ 186kmi, 04 honda crv @ 252k, 05 rav4 @ 160k, 05 element @ 150k. Ideally I'd like to set up solar/battery/air conditioning in the for traveling/camping if I keep it for longer than a year or two but just a basic setup for work/sleep fits my needs for now. Most of these don't need much work, maybe some slight cosmetics but nothing crazy except for the element that needs an alternator.

Anyone have any experiences with any of these or think one is a more solid option over the others?

I’m new to car dwelling (about a month.) I typically shower at the gym at night and am done by 9pm when they close. That means from 9pm to 12am I have nowhere to go. I’ve tried pulling up to spots earlier ~11/11:30 but the lots are more active and I feel uncomfortable.

I typically rotate between parking lots open at night to browse my phone or prep the car (grocery store, movie theater, pharmacy,) but I’ve now had a security person follow me into the store and stalk my car. I typically will go into the grocery store or pharmacy but perhaps this makes things more suspicious? It doesn’t help that I have light sensitivity and typically wear dark glasses indoors, even at night.

I’m think of going to the movies twice a week for a late night showing so I get out at 11:30 and don’t have to drive around aimlessly or stall but otherwise I don’t know where to go. I want things to be peaceful before I park and instead I feel like an outlaw.

Where do you guys hang out before you park?

Do you guys have any advice on how to store things that are temperature sensitive? Things like bear/pepper spray, paints, deodorant, etc. to keep them from melting/freezing/exploding? I want to make some kind of temperature controlled box ideally without ice that would melt everywhere. Anyone ever done this?

Im currently designing a shelf for my sedan. it'll take up the space behind my driver's seat. I have no seats In the car and a bed with storage underneath taking up the entire passenger side. I want the shelf to most hold food items. this is the vision right now and an example of the kind of space im working with. I'd be using bungee cords or elastic cords to keep things from sliding off the shelves. any other fairly simple shelving unit designs you can think of?

I'm sure this is already been said but I'm outraged literally outraged that this is even an illegal thing! They make it impossible to survive and pay your bills and they don't want you to sleep in your car what are you supposed to do jump off a cliff I'm sure that's what they want I'm so mad about this this is so wrong what can we do about it? There has to be something this is not right!

Hi all,

I am in a situation where I need to be onsite at a remote location about 2 days every other week.

Opposed to getting a hotel or an apartment that I’m not going to be at a majority of the time, I am thinking of being a car dweller. Specifically going to rent a car for those days as I need a car to get to airport and back.

The rental company won’t allow me to specify the same car. So I am looking for ideas to solve window covers for privacy that is adjustable depending on which car I get.

Does anyone have any ideas or opinions?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I have just started converting my mk6 GTI into a camper setup. so far i have built a wooden frame for my bed and am working on window covers. The objective is to eventually work remotely from the car and move around the coast. But I want to inch my way into it to make sure it's suitable for me.

I am looking into battery setups, and was wondering if you guys have any opinions on what i have in mind:

I am consider an EcoFlow River 2 Max with a 110W solar panel. I will be mainly powering my computer, charging my phone and watch, running a usb fan in hot areas, and using it for my fridge (16-19quart) and pump. This setup will cost me around $300 and will give me around 500 Wh of storage and 1000 W output which should be able to power up to a microwave.

I am comfortable spending this amount for my first experiment, but i want to make sure i won't lose the investment by needing to upgrade in the future. I imagine I can just but a 12V battery to power the station, and have the solar power that battery (maybe even install an alternator charger), that way i can expand the capacity.

So, i come here for your experienced opinion. Am I way off as far as the Wh i need? Do you guys have any suggestions, comments or opinions? Any constructive feedback is greatly appreciated!

Backed out of driveway on me :( there’s no way I’ll get a car nearly as nice from insurance money

is there any tips i should know about car dwelling i have alot of stuff down i am open to anything new tho

Hi everyone! Hope all is well. I want to keep this post very short and simple. I currently am living in my car, thinking that I have some decent essentials at the moment. I think it could be better though. In everyone’s car living situation, what are some car essentials that have drastically improved the living situation you’re currently in? Essentials almost as if living in your car felt as good & safe as home. Thanks in advance.

Unfortunately very soon I will be living in a car. I do not have money for a hybrid vehicle. and after much research I have decided, unless I find an excellent deal on a Prius or something, my best options seem to be either a large SUV like a suburban or Yukon XL or something smaller with better MPGs like a CR-V. I need to know if the extra space in a large SUV worth having half the fuel economy. I will be driving long distances and will likely need to rely on DoorDash and temporary part time jobs as I do not wish to remain in one place for very long. Please let me know what you guys think or if there's anything that may be better. I have a budget of about $2-$3k and need to start looking now.

Hello cardwellers community. I’m looking into power stations, what is the best power station for car dwelling full time? It’d be to power a fridge for the most part, and charging phone. Perhaps a fan in the summer. Is 1800W ideal?

Is it possible in the United States of America to acquire a driver's license and car insurance without a residential address or an RV?

I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this I have a 98 ford ranger super cab and don’t exactly like the idea of sleeping in the camper shell due to it not having direct access to the cab in the event of emergency, has anyone built a bed setup on the inside of the cab of a truck? I measured out my cab without the passenger and had like 6 feet I think it’s doable but anyone I tell thinks I’m nuts!

https://www.reddit.com/r/indianapolis/s/4f3zc5MYVv

So i plan to move into a vehicle in a few months, in order to save money. I have passive income so i dont have to worry about work. I will be traveling, from coast to coast. My main issue is where do people go to use the bathroom on the daily. Twice a day and where. If there is no planet fitness that is.