I was a nurse in a burn unit for many years. I have to caution you about having an open flame in a vehicle. I understand you're in a challenging situation. Please just take extra extra extra precaution to keep flammables away from the flames.... your hair, your puffer jacket, your bedding are all flammable, and could ignite your car quickly. We'd get a LOT of patients living in tents and vehicles that were badly burned from fires relating to cooking and heating, or using candles for decor.
lol i cant believe how gullible people are. You actually believe these people live in their cars? LMAOOO they go home after the video! there are tons of these videos with instagram models living in their perfectly decorated little cars. For Petes sake. THINK people
@@hopebreannan1987 so you think these girls living in their cars, endangering their lives walking around half naked by themselves, with tons of views, sleep in their cars? really? i didnt say tons of people arent homeless
If you have a phone you can record with, do what half of RU-vid is doing so you can better your situation. Seems lots of them, including this girl, is making a lot of money living in a car or a van, look at her views in just one video, she’s made thousands off one video
I lived in my car for 4 months back in 2018. It was absolutely exhausting. I slept in the front with the seat down. I would wash my face and fix my hair in McDonald’s washrooms and leave for work in the morning. Couple times a week I would shower at truck stops. After those 4 months I saved enough to secure a place to live. All of us have our reasons for having to resort to living in cars. To anyone reading this.. hang in there. Don’t give up. Do what you need to do to survive.
I have been there too. With and without a car. I lived in an abandoned house in Detroit that only had a roof over the last bedroom upstairs. I made the best of it once you were in you couldn't tell that's where you were. We're survivors. My experiences living in a car were done traveling. I found ways to make enough to get by everyday. Swam in rivers for baths used a spray bottle water and bronners 10/90 to wash. Many blessings to you. I hope you own your own home and if you don't I hope you will soon. Check your state for programs there's down payment assistance and tons of inventory.
@@noumenanoesis2most cities have a community development dept. and they may have a program (mine does) that helps with deposits and can direct you to other community services
Im a really old grandma and grew up not evening knowing such adventures were out their waiting for me. Best advice for young adults today would be to get out there, try everything once and you’ll know if you had a great time or if you’ll never do it again .. but at least you can say “I did that” I went there” “i sat in a hot spring in the middle of winter”. This girl has guts and I love her sense of adventure, and she will succeed in every way because she’s not scared of trying and stepping out of her comfort zone .
They weren't out there for us when we were young. Other people were very careful to gatekeep us so we'd be forced to settle down and have babies instead.
My father 35 years ago on the subject of settling down said this " Son, if I were you, take a long forenoon before settling down". I took his advice and spent the last 35 years travelling the world. No regrets! Best decision ever and still going through my list 😎
I’m literally in tears watching this, this is so beautiful and looks so peaceful. I wish I was this adventurous and wasn’t so scared to get out there and try new things. My life is passing me by and I have yet to do anything exciting due to me living in fear.
Maybe you're just a safe person; maybe you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Just embrace your life as you need to live it, and not wish for a life that isn't intended for you. All the best.
@Rosa a cheap way to keep your car warm is to get an auto start system. Most stereo installation shops carry them. It comes with a key fob that'll work just like your current fob, except you can start the engine from up to 300 yards away. You wouldn't need to get out of your sleeping bags. CHEERS from Colorado
How does a auto start system make ur car any cheaper to warm ur car up? U lost me...... I get the point of not getting out her sleeping bag but thats all
Hi Rosa, to keep warm when it’s that cold. Get a large water bottle (Not the insulated ones) filled it up with hot water , put it in a sock 🧦 then wrapped it in an extra warm jacket if you have one. Put it between your thighs when you are laying in your sleeping bag. Make sure you put it in a sock and then wrap it in a jacket so you don’t burn yourself. It will keep you warm for the entire night, with your body heat and the bottle of hot water between your thighs. You’d be warm, and comfortable throughout the night. I hike a lot in cold weather, so I know that works.
Hey! From north Idaho over here!! Omg- everyones furnaces we're breaking and pipes were bursting - one of the grocery store's SuperOne (Rathdrum) had the ceiling nearly collapse after the pipes exploded. That wind chill was brutal!!! You're a tough woman ❤
You are stronger than I am! I have a fully insulated van with a propane heater and I struggle sometimes at 0 degrees, you've got some grit. I've never been to a hot spring before, but after seeing your videos it's definitely a goal of mine now.
Is fake. U believe she living in a car in -33 deg and next go deep in cold watwr? This lady is fucking behind the screen.. yelling idiots to all of u . Be careful putting a fake video like this to fake ur views because u might get wat u ask for.
I love the fact that some people are heading to warmer weather and you are still hanging out in the mountains. You’re a beast and I LOVE you and crunchy snow. ❤
@lifeinmyelement mmmm. I love the heat. Like a damn reptile over here. You do make me wanna buy better gear and hit the snow tho. Stay safe and keep being a Rockstar. 🥰
So glad I found your channel. I’m in my 30s, so bored with my current life, craving adventure, and regretting not taking more chances in my younger years. Your videos inspire me to start adventuring more before it’s too late. Can’t wait to see more!!! ☺️
This showed up in my suggested videos and I'm so glad I clicked on it! I live in Stanley, so glad you got to see the mountains and enjoy the hot spring during that extremely cold week we had. Glad you found the tubs at sunbeam--they're way nicer than the pools in winter! Really enjoy your videos--thanks for sharing it all.
just finished last night viewing ALL of your videos...and this morning a new one...Thank You!...was missing your positive attitude/smile/good mornings and such. Hoping your able to post more and more often this year.....all the best from Washington Stay safe with Elrond Rosa......let the adventures continue
Fellow van lifer here... When I get super cold, I put s blanket over my head...prop up my back scratcher near to my head and make a small tent over my head. It keeps the air warm yet lets in enough oxygen to breathe comfortably. It's just a tip, hopefully it'll come in handy. Happy travels wahine 😁🌺
@@lifeinmyelement 😁 it doesn't necessarily have to be a back scratcher. It can just be a stick that's 1 or 2ft long. I figured out this trick by accident and wished I found out earlier. Stay warm my fellow traveler 🌺
I’m from California desert. I can’t imagine sleeping in my car at that temp when I bundle up 3x with a hoodie to sleep in a well insulated house (heat is off). I have rice mitts that I heat up in the microwave. I sleep with my uggs only designated for my bed. But I do love snow country. I once skied in a light blizzard and I thoroughly enjoyed it. You are a tough cookie. Take care and be safe!!!!
You are nuts girl...lol, I am such a whimp when it comes to cold weather. My philosophy is snow is great to look at, but not so much to live in. Awesome video Rosa.👍
Snow is great! So pretty and so refreshing. If it's going to be cold it mightaswell snow. It's the below 30° temperatures that got to me. Sept to May cold.... No thanks. Blizzards are fun! The energy, excitement and electricity in the air! As long as everyone is safe and warm of course. Peace and blessings
Rosa and Elrond, taking us on yet another winter hot springs adventure. I like walking on crunchy snow too, but -33 degrees hurts when you breathe it in. I hope you are feeling better. Elrond is such a cold winter beast starting right up in those below zero temps. He's saying 'Is that the best you got?" So good seeing you in your winter adventures and how you like to find peace and solitude in the snow and hot springs. The Polar Bear must be your spirit animal because I can't help but think you were a 🐻❄ Polar Bear in a previous life. 😊 🤍
I don't know that I can live the van life but your introduced me to the Element and how you have a minimal, non-permanent buildout in yours. I've always wanted to get back out camping, if only for the weekends, and used Elements are fairly affordable, so thank you for the inspiration!
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I admire you for so many reasons. You are doing things I could have never done. If you were my daughter I’d be so worried about you though. Have fun on your adventures!
From my personal experience, being homeless and living out of your car is so much better than resorting to living with someone or a place that will suck the living soul and finances out of you. I’m so proud of you, girl. You got this, I know you’ll make it, wherever you’re headed.
I appreciate you Rosa, thank you for being on Earth with me. You are the reason I cook now and it's made a big impact on my health and wellness. Keep safe and we all love you ❤
That's really considerate of you to think about the plow drivers! If only everyone thought about how their simple decisions affect others like that, the world would be a much better place for everyone. Thanks for showing us what's possible/ necessary as far as living a simple fulfilled life!
Good girl, I admire your spirit. We've loved on the road, sometimes with five children, and we've been kicked out of usa, canada, and the eu. But we found a small croft house with only three walls that we called our cave. Now it has four walls, a wood stove, a glass extension, sheep, chicken, a highland cow, two dogs, cats, and solar panels with a wind mill. We live of very little, PUT! It worked out fine. So never give up, ever.
Ur a brave soul I love it. I do live in a vehicle, but it’s a truck camper so it’s quite easy. I used to chase the snow for snowboarding around the country in winter. I learned all kinds of tricks to stay warm. I’m glad you’re warming your car up in the middle of the night that makes sense. I’ve got a diesel truck so I’ve got a remote start and I was able to warm it up once in a while when it got that cold. At least you’re not dealing with diesel. Anyways, love the adventure take care.
God bless you hon!🥶🥶🥶🥶 I hope you get really warm sleep somewhere you're very young I don't know your circumstances but hang in there I am so impressed!
You are a total beast for getting out there in their temps! Can't even imagine ever being that cold. But watching and listening to that river must've been so peaceful
The extreme cold and hot is actually good for your body. I take cold showers until December where I take a hot shower followed by 30 seconds of cold water.
You are such a badass Rosa! I feel like I'm about to die when it's 20 degrees when I go to start my car for work in the morning. 😂 Safe travels and camping!
Rosa, after seeing this video I know you could handle any weather Canada would throw at you! Please do a Canadian tour! You've inspired me to start travelling in my little hatchback and I'm definitely starting in British Columbia this year :)
👍I'm surprised that you didn't mention, frost bite, for those that only see the beauty in the video. I lived in the mtns of Montana for over 30 years so seen a lot of that cold, tho the woodstove helped 😂 The cold snap is hitting a great area and those nasty wind chills. Still minus 8 in the sandhills of Nebraska this morning, hopefully not the 20 belows again, anytime soon . The snow has stopped and I need to shovel, before the drifts get hard. Stay safe😢and warm ❤ not all vehicles start in the cold.
I think your lifestyle is fascinating. I’d love to give it a try. I have watched all kinds of videos on van/car camping/ living. Your videos might be my favorite. Stay safe and God Bless.
Such beautiful country! Could the locations of those hot springs be more magical?!? You're traveling around one of my favorites places in the world, which is the dream of my Element and I, so this is such a special treat. 😊 Thank you for sharing your journey as always!!!
😂 I used to tell my mother I love the new snow like that because it sounds like you’re walking on corn starch! If you ever packed down with a spoon, it makes the same exact noise😂😂❤❤❤
your adventures have really helped with figuring out my slightly cramped sedan setup-and seeing how you make decisions on the road is awesome! absolutely love the snow, too, and i will be stealing it at some point for my snow-starved australian self's enjoyment so enjoy it while you can 💅
I’m a married mother with 2 grown kids I work full time. I just discovered your videos. They are awesome I can live vicariously through you ❤️❤️❤️❤️stay safe
-18 is what it is here today. Is nice Compared to the -40 to -60 with the windchill. I love winter and cold and crunchy snow. My fav time of year. Love your videos !
Welcome to Montana! It was -27 (-51 Real Feel) in Billings about a week ago and it was awful! Missoula definitely stayed a little warmer. Hope you enjoyed your time here! 😊
Welcome back, Rosa!! Happy New Year❤ Omg having to defrost your contacts was hilarious. As a California girl, I could never imagine living or even (car) camping in those temperatures!! You’re a trooper for sure. 😊
Hi!!! You are literally so CHILL the way you handle those cold nights lol! I would prolly die of exposure but you do it like Been there done that. Sooo coooolll❤❤😘
I am in awe of you 😳 I was going to suggest a tiny ceramic space heater? I have a rechargeable battery back for camping, maybe in the coldest part of the night you could plug in and use a ceramic space heater. They work so well. You are brave!!! Love your positive attitude about absolutely everything, youre a good person!
I'm glad you decided not to get into the hot springs in the higher altitude, I could tell it was cold out there. I know you luv those hot springs, but it's the getting out part for me lol. You're so beautiful ❤
Catching up on all the adventures yikes that is cold for sure but have to admit those views were nice,, and those hot springs looked relaxing 😊 Safe journeys for the next adventure 😊
If you have a SUV experiment with it and try camping with some friends do more with it than drive it. me and some friends travel and sleep in ours and it’s quite fun, lots of overnights and lots to see.
I can tell you from growing up in Alaska, it was pretty common in winter to see people leave their cars running, so it doesn't surprise me you'd start yours once or twice in the night.
It was -17f here for several days and I was out camping, too. The first night was rough with just a blanket, but the second day I layered it into my Kelty sleeping bag and was just fine. Stay safe!
@@lifeinmyelementI agree. But I'm ready for the warmth to come back 😂 that, or I need to break out the diesel heater for my rooftop tent. But if you want to hit some more hot springs, we literally have a town named Hot Springs here in Arkansas. My daughter and I would always be down to camp with ya!
i just came across your channel i love these type of videos they are my fav! you seem like such a cool person! i wish i could experience a type of snow like this
Wow! What an incredible spot for a hot spring! Off the top of my head,have you ever thought of putting a piece of cardboard over the front of your vehicles radiator.(I don’t know if even possible w/element) Years ago I drove a box truck in winter and we all would do this to improve heat inside the cab.(w/zip ties or wire)Basically slows down cold air blowing over the radiator & may heat up “a bit” quicker. Like I said,off the top of my head. I hate to see you So freaking cold.🥶 Loved the video,be safe and have fun Rosa! And just keep being You. Bye! Peace✌️Mr.D😎❄️
@2:27 - engine block heater ( usually about 300 watts ) can keep the battery ( it might freeze and get destroyed if the charge is low) and vehicle warmer indirectly. A typical block heater installation including labor is about $150.
be careful in this cold weather. I got sick during a chinook when everything was melting, getting slushy and the humidity was way high. I caught a nasty chest cold possible pneumonia but I haven't had any fever. I started losing my voice a few days ago and I'm coughing pretty harsh since last week. I lived in a car back in 2005, was in a few shared places from 2006 and 2007 but kept getting evicted. I bought a van and converted it from scratch and lived in it for 7 years. Then I bought my first motorhome in 2014 and lived in it for 7 years while making tons of modifications to it. I upgraded to a slightly bigger motorhome in 2021 and it took me 3 winters to make more improvements to the insulation but right now I don't drive it with an expired plate. I've been biking all over the city to get around
Ciao Rosa...happy to see you again...but take care... oh my lord there is so cold outside... Hot Spring are the best moment of the journey... A big Warm Hug !!!!!!!!! the only and the one...Brave girl !!!🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍🤗🤗🤗 Thanks for the video, i like it a lot, i was freezing for you !!!🤔🤔🤔
