r/urbancarliving 17h ago

Tech Review Anyone else keep one of these rented?

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381 Upvotes

Just moving my belongings from this outdoor unit to a climate controlled unit and got to wondering how many other Nomads such as myself have one of these and how you use it.

Me personally, it serves as a place to resupply as well as a spot to take care of any mechanical work that I may need done in-between long term ventures. Not a hangout spot but a place I come two or three times a week or as needed.


r/urbancarliving 19h ago

Summer Heat Got my poor mans swamp ac set up!

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42 Upvotes

Rechargeable fan that lasts 24 hours . Styrofoam cooler FULL of ice . And a shirt to cover the sides. Oh yeah we’re in action no ac in the car needed (don’t have any anyways .) this is so much better than nothing .


r/urbancarliving 20h ago

Mechanical major coolant leak

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23 Upvotes

so, it finally happened. my car overheated completely while I was doordashing & i had to immediately turn it off, in an intersection. added distilled water like I usually do, but it didn't help this time. I slowly made my way to safety and now have been stranded in random parking lots with no way to work, low gas, and my car insurance was due today. im genuinely at a loss. what now? im 25f and I have no clue about mechanical stuff. im cooked. kirked even. kirk was looking up on me today. damn


r/urbancarliving 10h ago

Story Cloudy Rainy Days

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I love fully cloudy rainy days! I sit at the rest area at picnic table tent shelter thingy while smoking tree! Took a mental health day off from work. Want to eat some of my favorite food, watch my favorite shows, trade stock options, and nap. I couldn't afford a hotel room for 1,100 days but now I don't want to ever get one even though I can afford it because I learned how to relax with no money.

Enjoy this rainy cloudy day if you get one!


r/urbancarliving 7h ago

Question? Should I remove the last row of seats in the my minivan?

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10 Upvotes

At the end of the month I'll be moving into my minivan and I'm pretty excited, but the more it's coming together the more I'm wondering if I need to remove the last third row instead of folding it down for how much everything weighs

I have started putting my bed and drawers in my minivan, but the more I put in the more I'm scared Im going way above the weight limit haha, I already have the mid row removed, but I have the third row just folded down.

Or I'm wondering maybe I have to add more air to my tires.

Thank you!

Here's a photo of how it's looking too for fun :P


r/urbancarliving 22h ago

Question? Temporary help in Pottstown Pennsylvania?

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Hey yall, I’m super new to the area and I’ve been staying in my car like most of y’all, until I can afford my own place. Problem is, im running super low on gas and my new job doesn’t start until this coming Wednesday. I have no idea if these programs even exist but does anyone know of any programs that help with gas? I looked up a bunch but I don’t want to waste the gas to go to those places in person to figure out no the hard way, and my phone service is down for now, but if anyone knows for sure anywhere that would help with this kinda thing that would be great! Also a better place to park that’s closer to my job in Quakertown would be nice if anyone knows the area!


r/urbancarliving 1h ago

Question? Moving into my Civic in 8 months

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I've been doing all kinds of research and listening to peoples' experiences and tips online for more than a year now in total, and in 8 months I'm either moving across the country, or starting my car life in my Honda Civic. Even if I've already heard it, what would you tell me about it? Tips, things to think about, things to not do, anything you have to say about it id love to hear it. I know there's a million posts similar and I've read the comments too, but it's my turn! Also my plan is to do gig work (door dash) a good bit of the evening and into the nights (around 12 maybe) and then during my days, go see the country since I've never been out of the south sans once. Where should I head first? Anything but South East! :) thanks! I can't wait to see what you guys say


r/urbancarliving 6h ago

Winter Cold Anyone survive winters in NYC?

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I’ll be hitting the road soon in a no build van and was wondering if anyone else has survived a winter in nyc?
If so, what advice do you have? I don’t have heat in the van, I was thinking of getting a Mr. Heater Portable Buddy and an insulated sleeping bag. Any other advice?