You Will Need
* Pillows
* Blankets or a sleeping bag
* A cooler
* A camp stove
* A voltage converter
* Access to restrooms
* Places to park overnight
* A hot-water bottle
Furnish your car : Furnish your car with blankets (at least one made of wool, for warmth); a couple of pillows; a cooler; a camp stove; and a voltage converter so you can power appliances with your cigarette lighter.Consider removing the passenger and rear seats for more room.
Know where to park at night : Know where you can park at night. Trucker areas off the interstate are usually safe, as are hospital parking lots. Wal-Mart allows RV’s and cars to park in their lots overnight.Never park near a school. Someone is sure to call the authorities.
Find restrooms : Shopping malls, supermarkets, and hospitals are good places to wash up. For a shower, go to a truck stop and ask around for a shower coupon; truckers usually have more than they need and are happy to give some away.If you can scrape together the monthly fee, a gym membership will allow you to shower regularly and stay clean.
Gas up off hours : Buy gas off-hours at stations with convenience stores. When you go to pay, ask if you can use the microwave to nuke a meal, like a baked potato or a frozen entrée.
Stock non-perishables : Stock up on foods that are nutritious and don’t require refrigeration, such as peanut butter, beans, and cereals. Stay warm in winter, cool in summer : Stay warm in winter with the help of a hot water bottle; stay cool in summer by parking in the shade and spending the hottest part of the day — noon to two — in someplace air conditioned, like the library or mall.
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