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When you're living in your car or on a long road trip, you're gonna want a good nights sleep! Here are two ways to get a comfortable rest with a car air mattress or in the front seat. If you get a hole in your mattress I show you how to repair it.
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@sanskrit7548 3 года назад

Thanks! so interesting. As a woman travelling alone and sleeping in the back of my car, I always made sure that I positioned the driver's seat to enable me to quickly jump in it and drive away. Yes, the key is left in the ignition, and all doors are locked, one window opened just a crack for fresh air. It happened a few times that I had to do this quick drive away in situations that looked like danger was coming. Always park your car in a way to be able to quickly drive away forward.

@JohnSmith-en2st 3 года назад

I used to have a rottweiler when I lived in my car he bite a homeless man for reaching in my car u couldn't touch my car

@sinky83 3 года назад

Even a guy traveling alone does this. I am currently sleeping in my car for a 6 week work contract (3 weeks in already) and I must admit I use the same idea of keeping the car ready to be driven. However I try not to keep the key on display in the ignition. All because I'm too cheap to fork out on hotels but it is comfortably easily done.

@JohnSmith-en2st 3 года назад

they got tools for defending yourself also depending where your at

@JohnSmith-en2st 3 года назад

I never worried about iti always had something o. Me weather if it was just a hammer pipe or a knife did most my sleeping during the day cause I worked nights helped alot

@JohnSmith-en2st 3 года назад

@@sinky83 I used to hide in the back when I slept simple if they get into the front of the car choke em out from behind

@sophiasummers1637 3 года назад

A little tip I learn 2 years ago is to get a comforter the same color as your car interior. Then if you don't put curtains up the inside of the car looks the same. I used this in multiple tourist no overnight parking areas

@contactjoy4140 2 года назад

Absolutely GENIUS camouflage hack! Black or Navy Blue would also work overnight. This is the less than glamorous side of VanLife!

@beeskiles4862 3 года назад

At 66 took an unexpected turn in life. Lived in my car for a couple of weeks. What an unending journey but survived and actually learned my own limitations.

@ridelocalride 3 года назад

What are some of the things you learn living in your car?

@bradart7289 3 года назад

What do you do about showering and internet?

@thedaddechannel 3 года назад

@@bradart7289 I always look around to make sure that can't happen. You know what happened to Jeffrey Tubbin from CNN? If not, you may want to also know about Larry Sinclair that liked Obama so much.

@loisjaeger9059 3 года назад

@@thedaddechannel i still like Obama So much!

@brucegibbins3792 Год назад

@ Bee Skiles. "A good man always knows his limitations, Briggs." Said Clint Eastwood as Dirty Harry Calahan.

@lennisiale2720 3 года назад

you can tell by her eyes shes seen struggle before. and you can still see her bubbly spirit. strong lady, i can tell

@helenhong3915 3 года назад

I just want to say "I am 5'2" Never thought my height one day will be advantages 😂

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

Oh you would be so cozy in the back seat!! 😊

@francesfarmer736 3 года назад

Me too....5’2”..finally I can sleep in a car comfortably....lol!

@lorettatayor5840 3 года назад

Yeah, I'm only 4ft. 10. Booya!

@sampletext8552 3 года назад

cries in 6'4

@rustybird8803 3 года назад

At 6'3'x I slept in the front seat of a bucket truck or metal Rackon à bucket truck for 6 weeks. ?ove storm work

@Blandon4220 3 года назад

LOL I was looking for a video that showed how to sleep in a car and this video popped up with my exact car model. The universe works in mysterious ways.

@tinajsews2835 3 года назад

Repent Jesus Christ is coming back, Jesus loves you".

@jaceydavis6817 3 года назад

@@tinajsews2835 hallelujah!

@martamax88 3 года назад

I didn't even search for this and I haven't ever slept in my car - I was just THINKING about this and it was recommended to me 2hrs later. Lol 🤯

@marginalized945 3 года назад

Been living in my Tahoe full time for a few months now. I never wanted to admit it was a permanent (for the foreseeable future) arrangement so I neglected to come on RU-vid looking for advice. This is a great channel for anyone starting out that hasn't found their ideal setup just yet or even if youre a CARmping veteran, theres some great ideas you may not have thought about yet. For me, I realized the most important thing about carmping is comfortable sleep. Stoves and storage and all that should be built around your most comfortable sleeping area not the other way around. Never sacrifice stretching out completely at night, for example, because your mini fridge setup is in the way of your legs. I took the back seats out of my Tahoe and it made a huge space that it just so happens a full size mattress fits in like a glove. it's almost like the engineers measured the interior dimensions based on this mattress size, its that perfect of a fit. Because of this I was able to build a custom frame out of PVC pipe to support and level the bed, bought some new hotel style sheets and plush pillows at Walmart for under $100 and it's like sleeping at home back there. I

@AnastasiaBeaverhousen014 2 года назад

I thought there was a bug on my screen xD I almost smacked the crap outta my laptop screen lmao thankfully i realized it was just a picture before doing so xD

@nmr6988 2 года назад

you're very lucky. A Tahoe is a luxury as far as space is concerned. I'm in a vehicle that is probably not even one third the size of your tahoe, and I'm still trying to figure out how I can pee and poop in the car on the road.

@scoop2591 Год назад

@@AnastasiaBeaverhousen014 LOL ! I had to take a 2nd glance also. 🤣

@liabridgeforth 3 года назад

I had an air mass mattress with three holes and it lasted forever using this $2 method. Crazy glue A patch,or cloth, I prefer a cotton ball ( yes cotton balls, cut to size of hole) Apply weight for an hour. Works like a charm. 🌻✌🏿

@JAe-jc1uk 2 года назад

Great! Do you stick the cotton ball inside the hole or just lay it on top? Do you put any kind of patch over it?

@dianeibsen5994 Год назад

@footballcoreano when you say blah you mean they're trying to advertise for crazy glue or what?

@cottonballs9 Год назад

you prefer cotton balls?

@astseesit 2 года назад

My daughter and I were homeless and slept in my car. It was a 1986 corolla. The space in the back seat is taken up with supplies and the trunk is taken up with supplies. We found the best way to sleep was in our front seats. We layed the front seats back as far as they would go and wrap a blanket around ourselves. No need for mattresses, this is a luxury and not necessary as all your space in the car is taken.. Blankets are a must, we each had 3 heavy blankets as winters get below -30C in Canada and winds easily reach over 80KM/hr so it gets very cold. Just a tip, socks, wear a lot of them and wool. Wool gets wet it get heavy but is keeps the heat, so get the old fashioned type of wool, not the marina wool or similar crap, they will not keep your toes from freezing into frost bite. Problem with vehicles is they are NOT insulated. When it's cold outside it's freezing inside. If you can afford to before hitting homeless is to purchase some insulation foam and cut and install under the carpet of your car. All the way up to the under dash area. This helps a lot.

@JustCallMeMeghan 3 года назад

Such an abrupt ending. Lol. Great video! I've been out of work since mid-March, and although my roommates have told me I won't be homeless, it's always a good idea to prepare. "Prepare for the worst, hope for the best" as my mom used to say.

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

Yes exactly! Use the resources you have. Thanks for watching! And no matter what you will make it through this time. Blessings to you!

@matemahe 3 года назад

Just curious how you doing?

@magomago7819 2 года назад

Its been a yr now, how are you doing?

@JustCallMeMeghan 2 года назад

@@magomago7819 Who me? I'm good! Back to work and still with my housemates!

@shelleystinton2425 3 года назад

I lived in my car two summers while traveling. I was in a 2005 Pacifica I threw a twin foam mattress in the back and slept like a baby.

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

BAM! 💥 That's awesome!

@loop1800mickey 3 года назад

Blue memory foam has been the best for me after years of sleeping in my van . 👍

@OneFrugalDuck 3 года назад

That's a great idea! I have a twin futon mattress. I'm gonna see if it fits!

@shelleystinton2425 3 года назад

@@OneFrugalDuck I hope it does fit, the gentle slope of the mid seats is very nice the tinted windows give privacy the back hatches automatic open is so helpful. I sold my Pacifica two years ago, it was a sad day. I had great experiences, I also had friends and family in the area to enjoy showers and a hot meal.

@catrashoo 3 года назад

I did it on new years eve in the Florida Keys in rav4, it was one of my best experiences in life .

@bit1733 3 года назад

What a beautiful human being full of energy and positivity!

@kimnorris9445 4 года назад

As a Canadian, I must say... I'm sorry that happened. We want you to enjoy yourself up here and we want you to come back. Thank you for the tips too.

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Aw thanks Kim!! I know border patrol is a serious job so I don't hold a grudge. 😊 I still had an excellent time and will for sure return to Canada in the future!! Thanks for watching!

@LadyBirch 3 года назад

I am sure that they punctured it thinking there was drugs inside of it so they were trying to see if it was really full of air or not and then just didn’t tell you that they did that. They are complete assholes at the border. I live in Minnesota and went up to the Winnipeg folk festival with my kids. I had a signed document from my ex-husband that I had permission to take them up to Canada to this festival it was notarized I had a copy of our divorce certificate that show that I was the custodial parent. I did everything absolutely according to their guidelines that they had posted online for bringing your kids across the border on a vacation. They still searched my entire car and were very messy about it even though I had two little kids with me and obviously I wasn’t smuggling drugs. Then they insisted on calling my ex-husband to verify that he actually signed the documents and knew that the kids were going with me even though it was notarized. So the first time they called nobody answered and they got an answering machine. We waited 20 more minutes and then they called again and he didn’t answer again. They were so snotty to us and said well you’re just gonna have to stay here until we get a hold of them even though it wasn’t necessary. When they finally got a hold of him my ex was actually mad at them because he said she did everything she was supposed to there is nothing anywhere that you have to verbally verify and why would you it was notarized I have to show my ID when I sign it to the notary. Of course I know that they’re up there and of course I gave permission because you have the signed document plus she has custodial rights so what does it matter she can bring the kids anywhere she wants but she followed your rules and got a signed document from me and I told her it was overdoing it and still you guys make them wait and call me even though it isn’t even necessary. Yeah they were like just trying to find something to do for themselves or just wanting to be assholes to a single mom with two little kids just wanting to go to a fall concert.

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

@@LadyBirch Ay yi yi! That sucks. It seems like it's hit or miss with the border agents. I'm glad you and your kids at least made it over. And thanks for sharing your story!

@TheMichiganFisherman 2 года назад

@@travelsnacks If it looks like you’re living out of your car, you’re gonna get pulled into secondary at the border of the country you don’t live in every time. It’s their job to keep intended immigrants without residency status out of their country. If it looks like you’re living out of your car…they’re gonna have to question you on that. 😀 Good video. I’m 6’2” and one time I used the first method you were talking about. Rather uncomfortable but it got the job done for the night.

@Paul-gf9fc 2 года назад

@@travelsnacks I've had bad and good American border guards at our Canadian airports. Just a roll of the dice with any country.

@Phileepoh 3 года назад

I’m in the National Guard and ever since COVID I refuse to sleep in barracks or a hotel so I’ve gotten so used to sleeping in my car and I absolutely love it, only I have a Prius V (wagon) I use a 4 inch Queen foam topper and fold it in half to have 8 inches of cushion, and at 5’5 it works perfectly for me

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

Excellent way to use your resources! Many people don't ever try this, but sleeping in your car can be super cozy!! Thanks for sharing your experience!

@13699111 3 года назад

The Prius has 24/7 automatic climate control if I wasn't so disabled that it's very hard to set in small cars because of the seat's being so low to the floor .

@chrism.7163 3 года назад

That's awesome. Where did you end up parking most nights?

@Phileepoh 3 года назад

@@chrism.7163 I parked on base, by the gym on post. I’d use the bathroom and shower there

@KingDracSiege 3 года назад

Thank you for giving me the confidence to go through with buying a sedan mattress. I have wanted to camp in my car for a long time and I’m finally in a position to do it!

@paulao7022 3 года назад

Just be careful of where you park for the night! God Bless.

@PhamVans 3 года назад

Definitely feel for all you car dwellers out there. Only did it a handful of times, but it's pretty much a guarantee that you'll develop aches and pains the next day. Maybe the engineers out there will Grace all the single people out there with a bed option in the future.

@missmable6015 3 года назад

I'm short, only 5 foot two inches tall. I can sleep partially anywhere cause I'm so short. I'm thankful I'm not a tall person. I was homeless once in 1996, I lived in my car, for 6 months, a 1977 Ford Thunderbird car, a big car, I slept comfortable.

@ridelocalride 3 года назад

Sounds like we are similar because I started out with what I owned a small suv. I am 5' 8" and shrinken. Lol

@bajoobiecuzican 4 года назад

Some of the best sleep I ever got was in my car, on the road. I’m glad I stumbled upon your channel. I’m pretty sure you’ll inspire me to get back out there. Safe travels 🌎🎨☀️🌷🦋💤💕

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Awesome! Thank you! And I agree, you can get a really cozy, peaceful nights sleep in a car. I experienced that most nights on the road. I'm glad you found the channel too... Welcome to the Snack Pack!!

@vero8496 2 года назад

Hi!!! @Travel Snacks l haven't stayed in my car yet but l'm prepping and it is something l would like to adventure. I got a twin size black comforter, as well as everything else l could think off pillow cases, sheets, 2 throws everything is black. I also got a few small flash lights, including a 911 flashlight. l got dark tinted glass but l would like now to add black curtains so no one can look inside with a flash light. Thank you so much for this video!!! 💅🏻😍

@flyingcat2054 2 года назад

Thanks. Not many vids out there on sleeping in a sedan. Everyone always films a hatch, which is a totally different experience! Actually, I have a hatch, a Prius, and I’ve slept in the seat down area once and I don’t like it. It’s uneven too, on an incline, so have to build that up too, (unless remove seat, which I don’t want to) not much head room to crawl in and out. I was thinking of trying the backseat mattress you have, and now I might.

@susanarossini9326 4 года назад

Wow ! I just subscribed . I can’t afford an RV , but I can afford the air mattress for the car . Thank you .

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

WELCOME TO THE SNACK PACK!! 🎉 Yes, if you can get the car mattress it will help a lot with a comfortable night's sleep. Thanks for watching!

@ginalouise1819 3 года назад

I have a mattress too, in a Prius! I'm 5'9" so I sleep head on driver side, push passenger seat and seat back forward and stuff my clothes bag (or any extra bedding etc) in the gap. Very comfortable and I can stretch my legs. Feet right by door can be chilly so I love my fleece lined slipper socks Hope this helps

@amiragraceministry401 3 года назад

IKR I just said the same thing lol

@bembesully8360 3 года назад

So does your back seat have indentations for two back seat pasengers..mine does and has a bump in between and makes it totally uncomfortable. So does air mattres straighten that out.

@ginalouise1819 3 года назад

Yes flattens out bumps and gives you a platform from back seat to back of front seats. Remember to not inflate mattress to the max. Adjust for comfortable softness.

@citogal 3 года назад

This is very informative. I have a very old Rav4L, and I found that if I take the passenger seat headrest off and push the seat as far forward as possible, when I lower the seat back, it links with the rear passenger seat. Then the rear passenger seat can be pushed down nearly flat (but still there is space under it for storage). It makes a very long narrow bed, someone who is over 6'6" can sleep there! I've only slept on it for napping, but I do want to try a road trip and sleep in my car for a few nights in a row, so the idea of some sort of mattress to even out the seats is appealing. The same can be done for driver's side, so 2 people can sleep. I also have a hitch and cargo carrier with cargo cover, so I can store stuff in there and free up a lot of space inside the car cabin. I am heartened when I watch RU-vids like this, that my yearning to do a road trip and sleep in my car isn't too weird a concept.

@PopEye2384 4 года назад

dont know why i find small cramped spaces super comfy.... as a kid uaed to sleep under a wooden coffee table, after covering it from all sides by bedsheets..... that used to be my 'tent' back then.... 😅😅

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

That's awesome!! I think small cozy spaces feels like a nice warm comforting blanket.

@lesleyhubble2976 4 года назад

Popeye The Sailorman when my daughter was about 8, she wanted to sleep under the dinning room table, so I made her up a bed ,with a table cloth covering it. She loved it and slept there a few nights, it was cosy and comfortable. My sister in law said why does she want to slip under the table, I said she’s a kid. Don’t matter where you sleep as long as your warm and safe

@annhans3535 4 года назад

My kids used to do that. I got them a house and it wasn't the same.

@TheChrislewis1989 4 года назад

That's funny cause I I literally did the same thing lol. It was so comfy!

@deshaabernathy482 3 года назад

Reminds me of having a bunk bed and covering the bottom one with a cover

@emlts69 3 года назад

Just a suggestion but try laying the other way to leave the driver seat OPEN and ready to go just in case of an emergency if you gotta drive away from a dangerous situation to a safer location

@caroldean4417 4 года назад

regarding the patch kit with “plastic stick”: i have rolled patch around stick, use stick to insert patch through hole, discard stick, then remove backing from patch or squeeze adhesive into hole onto patch, carefully maneuver patch into place and inflate partially or fully immediately, the air creates a space so you dont glue mattress together and it presses patch into hole sealing. i hope this helps.

@Sunnbuzz 4 года назад

Wow that's genius :)

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Wow, that's smart!! Thank you for sharing this suggestion. I think it's a great idea to do it that way.

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

I agree. Such a good idea!

@dianeibsen5994 Год назад

I need a visual, I don't understand what this looks like😭

@sschwartz6798 3 года назад

Wal-Mart sells inexspensive foam mattress toppers. For a twin size you can fold it in half and double the depth. I actually have been sleeping on a twin size air mattress for several years. I use the eggcrate topper under my sheets so it is very comfortable. I bought a Fixer upper house 7 yrs ago and refuse to buy furniture while I have to prep and paint. So I don't have heavy things to move around while working. I have no friends or visitors so living comfortably with very little furniture has worked well for me, I plan on traveling across country later this year and set up a site on my own acreage in the mountains. I guess you could call this situation Basic Prepper Training for successful transitioning to living in a tiny off grid home I will buy there.☺Maybe I will offer overnight or extended camping areas for travelers visiting the area. Not sure yet though because camping fires could pose a serious risk. Take care and thanks for your how to presentations👍☕🇺🇸

@christianvancara8255 3 года назад

A really good thing to have when napping or sleeping in your car is an Eye mask,blocking out light is a must for restful sleep😜😊😘

@toliveischrist950 3 года назад

I just bought the mattress. I’ve been looking for a way to go car camping using my back seat! Seems easier and more comfortable than a tent. I’ve been obsessed with how cozy it seems to sleep in a car or van. Doing it because I want to makes it fun but I think I’d feel differently if I didn’t have a choice.

@paulao7022 2 года назад

In today's age... I think it's a lot safer sleeping in one's car or van... than in a thin tent, separating you and the critter's, with a little rayon and nylon material. Good Luck!

@peanutsassyathena 3 года назад

Putting down a twin foam mattress topper on your back seat prior to putting down the air mattress may help prevent punctures to the air mattress. And, you gain extra cushion too.

@andrefecteau 2 года назад

one of the best things you can sleep on is a foam eggshell crate material...buy it at wal mart...had one on my bed for years, it's amazing...could be cut for your car and easily rolls up when not in use...

@farahsali1 3 года назад

Sleeping in the front seat is like sleeping on the plane in economy class. I had to do tht on LA to Dubai....OMG pure hell.

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

So true! It really isn’t great for long term sleeping.

@missmayflower 3 года назад

This seems so unsafe. I don’t think I’d ever fall asleep. Great video. I love how you jump right in without a bla bla bla intro.

@fortheloveofsanity7024 3 года назад

Sometimes, you gotta do what you gotta do.

@vadamsable 3 года назад

I couldn't sleep good on the road. I'd be scared too (unless my windows were covered). Needing to use the bathroom at night is an issue for me as well. My car is too small for an air mattress. There's little room in a car to stretch out.

@Dailylifeofnyla 3 года назад

Well when your homeless you have no choice

@XxJustinxx88 2 года назад

Trust me you could do It. I thought the same thing. As a kid half of my childhood was spent living In a car and here I am once again at 33 living In my car. Not by choice of course. Wife decided It was over after spending every dime I had. I'm making the best with what I have. I just need to get an air mattress and blanket asap. Other than that I can't really complain. It's dry and somewhat warm.

@patbirdmusic 2 года назад

This isnt everyone first choice just real life in 2022

@user-hz7kv6js6l 2 года назад

I like the way you cut to the chase and your videos are real. Like this is really what you deal with living in a car.

@iflowmagazine 3 года назад

I slept in my car while in Niagra Falls and I am blessed to have a car where the drivers seat goes all the way back. It was 24 F degrees and snowing outside, but the inside of the car has good insolation and I was warm.

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

Whoa, that sounds so cool. Snow at Niagara Falls!! Glad you were nice and toasty in the car.

@iflowmagazine 3 года назад

@@travelsnacks I ordered my airbed for my backseat. I plan on taking on Vermont/Maine this winter with car camping. Thanks for sharing your tips. I appreciate you 😁💪🏽💪🏽

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

@@iflowmagazine Awesome!

@MJCarter-MnknLady Месяц назад

I love that you say, not a SUV, not a van, not a hatchback, a car. So many people say how to X in a car and then show an SUV, etc. Rather frustrating when you’re looking for sedan videos. If I pad areas like my knee and support my lower back, and typically add something for a footrest, I can easily sleep in the front seat. I slept 5 days in the back seat of my rental car at the 2024 RTR. In 2010, I also slept in the backseat of a rental car when I stayed at the Grand Canyon National park. No mattress that trip, just a blanket and my parka.

@gailmiller7035 Год назад

I have a back seat mattress similar to yours and I love it. It is so comfortable, easy to blow up with the little machine and it holds the air forever. I have no problem sleeping in my car and actually feel quite safe. I do cover the windows so I have privacy and keep one window just cracked open. I keep my key in the ignition and drivers seat in it's usual position so I can quickly climb into the seat if needed to drive away but, haven't needed it yet. While I have a comfortable Luggable Lu, for night time I use a pee bottle so I don't have to go outside.

@GenerationX3333 2 года назад

I love your videos and all the wonderful people that leave extremely helpful comments! Thankyou all so very much

@jrraven3230 3 года назад

I use my sleeping bag like a blanket, I never ever zip it up😁

@francesfarmer736 3 года назад

I just joined your channel...I’m a 60 yr old female, not homeless or had ever spent the night or a few in a car but but ya never know? Your videos are very informative....Thankyou

@kristinabc1143 4 года назад

I road trip in my hatchback, and I use the backseat mattress for my dogs while we are on the road, then put the dogs in the front seat so I can sleep in the back ... tip: crib sheets fit perfectly on the mattress, I use two, top one for the dogs, then take it off to sleep on bottom one, and put it back on for dogs after I get up. Also, I have a pop-up tent (3 second set up, 3 minute take down) for times there’s a safe place to boondock, and I just pull the mattress out and throw it into the tent for roomier sleeping 😊

@dross24MA 4 года назад

Name of, model and link for the tent?

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Smart ideas!! I like the idea of carrying the pop up tent so you can at least get out of the car at times. Thanks for sharing your experience!! :)

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Yes, I'd like to know as well!!

@brendatomlinson Год назад

I guess we won’t know the tent info 😢

@michelleellis8201 Год назад

I tent camped in Canada for 2 weeks with an air mattress. Two of us on one full size. It got a hole on night 3. We had moleskin blister tape with us and it worked to seal it up for the last 10 nights without a leak at all. 😁 thank goodness!!🤣😂

@ChicagosSinfulSwede 4 года назад

I drive a Lexus and have slept like a baby in my passenger seat. I put a folded blanket from the top of the head rest down to the bottom of the seat, then tied the top of a sheet around the headrest so it wouldn't slip around n tucked it nicely around the entire seat.( This added a nice level of comfort, plus protects the leather seats) My seats can just about fully extend into a flat position, added a pillow n covered up with a soft blanket and i can sleep really well...actually better than in a regular bed! Also helps that I'm 5'2" 😊

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

That's awesome! I love the idea of the knotted top sheet. So smart! Thanks for sharing your tips. :)

@MichelleSantos-hb6gt 2 года назад

Your supposed to get a tool that looks like a field goal post "fork" place the stick in between the post and shove it into the hole half way, then carefully pull the tool out without pulling the adhesive stick out. Whatever part of the stick is sticking out, clip it off then add adhesive around and over the stick surface then you add the patch on top. The stick will naturally go over the hole just like tight jeans on a person "muffin top" so that prevents air from escaping. If I don't came sense watch how to repair tires sidewall, it's the same idea. Hope this helps someone out there..

@cherylbrash 4 года назад

“What? Am I an angel?” Haha. Enjoyed this video - thanks . We just had a hurricane and don’t have power so I may be sleeping in my car tonight .

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

You got this! Whatever happens you are strong enough to get through. I'm happy you enjoyed the video. Stay blessed!

@SPINEVENTZ 3 года назад

if you want to live in a car I think the best one is prius, you can fit a mattres and also use ac at night.

@tamiweber7118 4 года назад

Gorilla tape is the “Best” tape. I put overlapped strips of Gorilla tape together and cut it into a heart to cover the big hole in my rear bumper. I backed into a trailer attachment in the pitch of darkness, It’s been on there 3 years now, lol.

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

WHOA! Yeah, I definitely shoulda sprang for Gorilla tape. I was being too cheap and didn't want to spend the few extra $$. Bad mistake! haha

@richsweeney1115 2 года назад

I'd just get another bumper after three years, lol but that's just me...but gorilla tape is really good

@nanacybersliver8411 3 года назад

This has given me idea laydown my front seat forward sleep on my exercise mat with open sleeping bag comfortably on the road. As holiday makers hotels and motel skyrocket since Covide19. Love it! Thank you in advance for sharing your tips of adventures making home. Be careful and safe out there from Australia Cheers 😊

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

I like this idea of the exercise mat and sleeping bag. I agree that hotels have gone crazy with pricing. It's just not practical. I'm happy you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

@lisabueckert5076 2 года назад

Shoe goo is amazing glue. Skate boarders use it to build up there torn runners and its like rubber. I bought this old tent trailer abd i patched up all the holes and it did not leak. Its messy but it works!

@Simplelifepreps 3 года назад

This is a great idea. You could always pull into a camp ground to sleep.

@kokoarts 4 года назад

"I think Canada owes me $30"...Great sharing and useful details. I love your humor too. hahaha...

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

haha... I'm still waiting on Canadian post for my check! Glad you found this useful. Thanks for watching!

@anitaschuloff2557 3 года назад

Slept in my VW bug front seat when moving from Denver to Phila. Car completely filled with my stuff. Slept fetal position as usual. No pillow or quilt. Used my jacket. It helps to be really tired which I was.

@Joey-ms1vu 2 года назад

Just for future reference. If the back seat is too tight to get comfortable, try taking some luggage and putting it in the front foot area on the passenger seat. Then slide your seat as far as it can go towards the front window then lower the back rest as far as it can go. then use blankets, pillows, clothes or foam to build up the foot area to be level with your seat. Use your pillows on the glove compartment and kick your feet over the back rest. You can actually set this up quite comfortable for sleeping fully stretched out. I would also use padding under my bum to get that curve out as well. I am a side sleeper as well and I find this to be one of the best sleeping options in a pinch.

@billp4 3 года назад

I'd try to get the patch on the inside, either through the inflation hole or through the widened hole. Roll the patch up get it inside, unroll it, and get the glue on it through the hole. That way the air pressure would work to seal the hole instead of trying to leak.

@gorillazv 3 года назад

Found this video when i decided to not sleep in at a friend's Apartment but sleep in the car for covid safeties. P.s. this help me sleep comfortably in the car😌

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

Oh I'm so glad this video was helpful (and you had a good nights rest!)

@TTVAN 2 года назад

Maybe if you got an SUV, that would answer all your space problems and help you rest really well. I am also 5'7", and have arthritis, so I really need that extra space. Hope this works our for you. I'm cheering you on all the way. By the way, I love your videos about your travels! :-)

@tennissport4318 4 года назад

good video. (a) you can also try to push forward and down on the passenger seat as much as possible, and lean the driver seat tilted backward as much as possible, creating the biggest gap you can to stick your legs out from the backseat where your upper body would be resting on, and with your raised air bed and some pillow padding you may be able to put your legs through the big gap and keep your legs straight as you wish. ( b) try putting a towel over your eyes to block out any light ( or also partially covering your face so people do not see a single female sleeping alone in the car, for security reason )

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Good tips! Yes, creating a big gap is a great idea. At night you can't see in because my windows are tinted dark plus I put up black window shades in each window. But for those that don't I agree with trying to be as secure as possible. Thanks!

@florindagonzalez5700 4 года назад

Finally!!! A SEDAN bed. AN ACTUAL CAR CAMPER. I do the same thing. I'm 5' 1" and it's so comfortable. I didn't expect it to be that comfortable, but it is. ^_^

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Awesome!! I was really comfortable too, even at 5'7"! Thanks for watching!

@andreawilliams3016 3 года назад

“Whaaat!? Am I an Angel??” Lol. Thank you for another laugh Allison!

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

😊 You got it!

@OneSingleCheezIt Год назад

Been living in my 2012 Honda Civic for over 3 years. I have multiple layers of mattress foam toppers in my trunk that I unfold into a mattress by pushing my seats forward. I gave myself extra side-sleeping room by using a Dremel tool to carve out the metal opening between the trunk and back seat area. When I wake up, I fold the layers back into the trunk, close the trunk opening, and move my seats back. If anyone has questions, I’m happy to help.

@dougwarner6011 3 года назад

I love your videos. Very informative. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I also appreciate how you include the stuff that does not work out well.

@mikesi299 Год назад

You Rock. Being taller and smarter won't hurt :-) I slept twice in my car because if my work schedule. Thank you !

@JenJHayden 3 года назад

wow someone who is practical and realistic. omg I love this!

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

Yay, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

@nancymihalek7560 2 года назад

Have a piece of plywood cut to fit your back seat and use blanked sheets under the wood to leave lit out then build up your bed from there

@nancymihalek7560 2 года назад

Level it out.

@dross24MA 4 года назад

You do well with a sedan! And then there's me traveling with my two 60# plus dogs in an Outback wagon.... Both rear seats are laid down and I have a 1" foam pad for the -entire- back area as a comfort base. I end up using the front passenger area for storage, putting all the coolers and "goods" in the seat and foot-well. I usually use the rear foot-well and the space between the front seat back & rear headrests for additional belongings. - - - At night, the dogs get the sides, I get the middle, and all of us sleep fully stretched out. I use a square bottomed sleeping bag for comfort with sheet insert [not mummy or cocoon] and/or my hand-made Irish knit wool afghan for warmth. The pillow even extends up between the seats, resting on the center console. I crack windows and run two small [3"±] USB powered fans connected to a solar power pack for circulation. - - - In winter, I have a trucker's electric space heater [6"±] for chill reduction. The dogs have sleeping bag/comforters and my afghan goes inside the sleeping bag. No, there is not real heat, but we are not cold either! Nitey-nite.

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Your set up sounds AWESOME!!!!!!!! Especially that Irish knit wool afghan, sounds very cozy. Thanks for sharing your experience!!

@Whiteanglestar999 Год назад

Wow!!!! Just came across your blog, you are beyond amazing n so confident in what your doing!!! Seriously I'm sooo impressed n have sooo much administration for you I can't even put into words!!! My only worry is that your safe with no fuckin weirdos bothering you!! I was homeless many yrs ago but didn't have the luxury of a car to sleep in, wish I did! I hope what your doing is a life choice n not a forced option. Thank you so much for this inspirational vid your such n amazing gal!!! I wish you nothing but the best for your future....n really pray n hope your never scared or fearful on your own doing what you do! Many blessings to you girl....take good care!👉🙏❤

@kellyname5733 4 года назад

The MOST IMPORTANT THING you must do when car stealth sleeping/camping/living is to cover your windows completely. If you are detected it could cause you much trouble and $$. Some states give you a ticket for sleeping in your car cuz' it's illegal. You can use the mylar covered bubble wrap cut to your window size + a bit more to be tight, but they take up so much room to store in your car and you have to paint one side black. The best way is to hang curtain type coverings on the inside of your car made from thick fabric, fleece or black out curtains folded for double thickness, works great. You can hang using many methods, thin wire, velcro, tape etc. Be sure the bottom of the curtain is secure so nobody can see in. You tube has many videos of how people live in their cars and are not detected, even in a crowded place.

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Definitely! I agree with you. Having your windows covered is half the battle. Thanks for sharing your tips. :)

@kellyname5733 4 года назад

@@travelsnacks How much money have you saved in 6 months by sleeping/living in your car?? I think if people see the numbers they might be encouraged to do it even if it is part time. Thanks

@TheBrokenBMW 4 года назад

You can remove rear seat base, so the front seat can lower to an almost flat position. Also the rear seat back rest can now fold forward so you can sleep flat from inside boot truck...:)

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Thanks for the suggestion! My front seats are contoured so it's not as comfy even if I could lean it all the way back. With my backseat car mattress it's actually pretty nice. Stay blessed!

@jenballer1700 3 года назад

Girl you’re something else I love your ideas 😉. Thank you so much for sharing

@1mikesofocused42 7 месяцев назад

Honestly camping out like this has shown me how to live and make me realize i rather have this rather than a apartment

@chainsawmack 3 года назад

Btw just for your youtube numbers and perhaps mundane curiosity, I was brought here by searching "homeless inflatable blanket" 😆 Hope you are well.

@rimmerableful 2 года назад

Excellent video, I always wanted to know about the air mattress for cars. I have an idea for those who are a little taller, put a pillow or towel roll under your knees, it feels like you are stretched.

@pamelaputerbaugh3161 3 года назад

Great tip about the backseat air mattress!! I wouldn't have even thought to look for something like that. It definitely looks worth a try!

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! It is pretty comfy too.

@saraashcroch3551 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for the genuine adice for sleeping in your car. Really provided some good advice. Keep up the good work. Love your channel.

@SuperDeut4 3 года назад

Nice video. Also, I tend to believe the hole was intentional. These guys are not the nice ones from our parent’s generation. Times have changed drastically. Enjoyed so much. Thanks.

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

Thank you! I'm not sure but it sure stinks to have a flat air mattress. Thanks for watching!

@rd9028 3 года назад

What a sweet genuine person, so nice 🙂

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

Thank you!!

@fevusfaylene 3 года назад

FYI intex pool repair kits really help with my air mattress repairs that I use for camping. Maybe something for the future to try. It might be different cuz I use them the air mattress in a tent camping. Not a car. You can also get special glue at the pool store to use underwater but I doubt you plan to drive through a lake so you could skip that 😆 🤣 😂

@brendatomlinson Год назад

I was homeless for 2 months in 2011, living in my 2005 Chevy Trailblazer along with my 4 dogs. In the Houston summer. 🥵 We survived; if it got too hot I would start the car and turn on the AC for a bit. It was harder on my dogs than me, I think. I slept with the backseat laid flat but there was still a small hump. I bought a folding exercise mat made of firm foam with a vinyl cover. It mostly leveled out the hump. I added a baby mattress and sheet. It was super cozy. I’m 5’8” so my legs went over the edge of the mattress but I mostly sleep on my side in the fetal position and there was plenty of space to extend fully if I needed to stretch my legs. I must admit, I still longed for that cozy sleeping experience after I re-homed, I think, because it represented a time when I learned to be self sufficient while keeping my little family together. I was / am proud of myself for accomplishing that. I was pretty messed up mentally then with untreated bipolar disorder. An air mattress never crossed my mind. I now sleep in a twin bed, and still find a smaller bed comforting. Watching this video brings back a lot of memories, good and bad.

@vanessaboman8143 3 года назад

Definitely use my comforter... And fleece bedding..

@ivandoneshefsky4762 3 года назад

I had a 2016 Kia Optima SXL. Nice car with a lot of room. Never thought about sleeping in it. You learn new things every day!

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

It's the BEST car! I cried so much when I sold it recently. 😭 Thanks for watching!

@ivandoneshefsky4762 3 года назад

Travel Snacks , I traded mine in for a 2017 Kia Cadenza SXL. Full size car with more room and luxury.

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

@@ivandoneshefsky4762 Oh! I'll have to check that out if I ever get another car.

@nfty1eth232 3 года назад

@@travelsnacks so if you dont have the car anymore, where will you sleep?

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

@@nfty1eth232 I bought a passenger van recently and I'm converting it to a camper van. It should be ready next month!

@lauraottaviano7282 4 года назад

This was an informative video, especially the part on how to plug the mattress hole. However, as a CUV owner and being 5'4-5'5 in stocking feet, I would find a sedan less comfy than a CUV or wagon. At least you have the best of both worlds with more cargo space and comparable gas MPG to a mid-sized sedan. I have a Mazda CX-5 Sport that averages 32MPG. Enough about that; I just wanted to say that your video has given me some inspiration...Thank you🌜👍

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Oh yes a CUV would be more roomy for sure. I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!

@iflowmagazine 11 месяцев назад

All of this time and I just needed to watch this video. I was trying for the longest to figure out how to get the back seats to lay down. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge

@Donna-vh5ym 3 года назад

Love this channel. Have you ever had problems with people bothering you?

@srm158 2 года назад

Maybe it's from the 12 years of camping as a cub scouts and boyscout, but all I do is recline the driver seat back, put a pillow behind my head, pillow on the side wall, and I wrap myself up in the 0° sleeping bag (unzipped) and I knock out. Been Sleeping just fine in the 15-28° weather we've been having.

@thylascene1142 4 года назад

What if you used a twin mattress with two coolers/plastic bins for support? You wouldn't need to worry about holes, and you'd have some extra storage space.

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Ben Szum indeed I have thought of this. But a twin is too long length wise. I’ve even thought about a child’s bed but that isn’t wide enough to cover the foot area. Thanks for following the journey and adding your ideas!

@vanlifenomadfirekeeper 3 года назад

I have a pathfinder. I took out the back two rows of seats. I have a lot of sleeping area, plus storage space. I baught a small utility trailor to pull, now i have a whole lot more space. Been living in my pathfinder fore over a month. Its all new to me, but, i love it (-:

@travelsnacks 3 года назад

Oh that sounds like a good idea. Lots of space for comfortable sleeping!

@macrumpton 3 года назад

If you are sleeping in your car a lot, you might consider taking out the passenger seat and rear seats making a much larger flat area.

@AmziAbelAsher 9 месяцев назад

That intro is ICONIC!!! 😂😂😂😂

@EmberHarrington 4 года назад

I just got a lounge chair cushion. Dont have to blow it up. Nice and soft, comfy.

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

That is so smart!!! Great tip!

@kellyname5733 4 года назад

@@travelsnacks Some of the lounge chair cushions are really thick. I have one that is 5 inches thick. I bought it at Lowes

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

@@kellyname5733 That's awesome!

@butimar68 11 месяцев назад

I use a crib mattress. Fits perfectly and so comfortable.

@cherylhenson2720 4 года назад

Not duck tape. Use gorilla tape on the hottest day or lay it in the sunshine for awhile. That sealed up our enormous swimming pool while it was full of water. Should work for air mattress too. Be sure to do on hottest day or direct full sunshine. The heat anchors the glue best.

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Good tip! When I bought the tape I was being cheap (Gorilla Tape was more expensive) In the end I spent more than if I would've just done it right the first time. haha Thanks for the suggestions!!

@michelleherzog72 Год назад

When I used to camp in my 94 Corolla, I just leaned my seat back and piled blankets on top of me. Making a bed in a car sounds like a lot of work.

@FORTRAN4ever 3 года назад

I had a 1988 Dodge Caravan LE that had the five passenger configuration with the optional back unfolding into a full mattress bed. It was very comfortable. Only problem was what to do with the stuff that was in the cargo bay behind the folded back when on the road. I got as much as I could into the front bucket seats and the rest under the bed.

@davidcole5803 2 года назад

Hi from the UK. it's very sad that this situation is so common in the USA, the land of plenty (for the very few). You are blessed with imagination and exhibit 'Necessity is the Mother of invention' to survive in your little car home. I feel so fortunate to live in the UK where we have social housing for the poor and free NHS medical care even if you are on the streets.

@jaywhite1850 4 года назад

Wow! I haven’t heard the phrase “pallet” used that way in a long time. That’s what we would call a sleeping surface made on the floor from blankets . Googling the word was pretty interesting too. Seems it’s related to medieval times. 🤔

@travelsnacks 4 года назад

Oh interesting! Well it did feel a bit medieval trying to sleep in a cramped space. haha But all in all, it was fairly comfortable! Thanks for watching. :)

@suzannezehner8866 3 года назад

My Grandmother would use the word pallet to describe a sleeping area. She had a lot of of old terms such as describing where she did her grocery shopping she would say she did her trading at krogers or wherever...lol some old times sayings

@ThatFatMom 3 года назад

I'm from Georgia. 'Pallet' is not an uncommon or outdated term there, lol. When the kids have a sleepover they make a pallet on the floor. Baby falls asleep while visiting at someone's house, make a pallet. Family in from out of state, make a pallet. Lol.

@lorihamlin3604 3 года назад

@@ThatFatMom from GA also. Cousins always slept on quilt pallets on floor at grandma’s house. Next generation cousins need an air mattress pallet!

@constancewalsh3646 2 года назад

I too was surprised to see the word pallet.Feels ol d and organic. I seem to remember Heidi slept on a paliass in Grandfather's attic with the star window. I have ever since slept next to a window looking up at the night sky. But not on a straw-filled sack! Love this woman and her lively offerings.

@corey3733 3 года назад

Tip- clear a 2 foot passage way for your legs in the trunk and fold the rear seats all the way down. This provides a ton of room to fit a 6ft+ person in mid/large Sudans.

@manp1039 3 года назад

i am wondering if it would make sense to cut a small slit in the air mattress and find an old memory foam mattress and/or shipping popcorn and fill the air mattress with small pieces of memory foam. The reason I am thinking to do that.. it would put less pressure on the plastic to hold air and perhaps even it could provide support without any air at all. And the nice thing about memory foam is it can be compressed quite a bit for saving space. And for the slit .. it could probably be easily sealed with some gorilla tape? And if the air mattress is not holding air under pressure anymore.. it would not be as much of an issue to make it air-tight?

@cynthiaarmstrong7972 2 года назад

I completely removed the front passenger seat and backseat from my 2015 Prius and made a full 6’ long bed platform along the floor of the passenger side. Bonus - can completely sit up in bed, with headroom to spare.

@jsmith3964 3 года назад

ive been sleeping the trunk method about a week. so far so good as im working away from home about 100 miles so i can t pay the 75 00 aa night fee. i use a cot matress and a sleeping bag with 3 blankets this week i face tempatures in the mid to low 20s with snow and ice..main thing is to keep the head covered and warm and your face covered for extra warmths.. i write again soon i will add your subs and as foor meals i don t wat hard meal like steaks as i wat soft like eggs and soup..by for now ,FROM J D

@scoop2591 Год назад

I've already posted this on a couple of channels so I'm a little embarrassed to do it again. But I kept reading all the geat comments and this hadnt been mentioned. In my CRV I folded down the back seats, bought a Coleman ComfortSmart Camping Cot that comes with a mattress on Amazon. It arrived in a 2 piece box which was fabulous to use as storage under the cot in my car. I esp wanted something that was elevated a little for air circulation underneath, this is 15". I layed the front passenger seat back until it supported the head end of the cot so everything was level. Very comfortable. It's off the floor of the car so the cold air wasn't sucked up by contact with the mattress. Mattress and cot all synthetic material and my sheets and blankets, so no worries about being cold if it's hot and you sweat. Cotton will hold the sweat and you'll be cold. The 2 box pieces are sturdy but I used packing tape to reenforce sides, bottom then covered the sides with contact paper. I'm going to remove the front passenger seat to have more room for things I need and stack things under the head to keep it level.