Hey! Want to live a life of freedom and adventure? Whether that's van life, sailboat living, or RVing, I want to help!
I spend half the year in a DIY Sprinter van camper, and the other half on a sailboat. I want to help you achieve your nomadic living dreams. Join my email list for van life tips and advice, remote work ideas, personal stories and anecdotes, and more!
Why I lived in a car
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Hey Reader! Back in 2015, I spent $21,000 a year on rent to live in the San Francisco Bay area. When I think about that now, it seems crazy. That's so much money! So, I did. We moved into his car. This was 10 years ago, in 2015. -----PAID AD----- Want to get started with camping in your car FAST? Check out the Pioneer Platform by Camp N Car. This simple platform transforms your SUV, wagon, or hatchback into a camping machine, no expensive van build required. This platform is extra special because its adjustable height rests on your folding seats, and its telescoping legs give you sleeping space above the wheel wells. The Pioneer Platform comes with a bi-fold mattress with 4” thick foam and a durable cover. The platform arrives at your doorstep fully assembled and ready to use! It is a high-quality product made in Washington State that will let you start your camping adventures straight away. And just for readers of The Wayward Home, Camp N Car is offering a $40 off coupon. Use the code WAYWARD at checkout to save!
-------END PAID AD----- At first, living in a car and commuting to work in San Francisco felt insane. Sleeping in a vehicle in marinas and sometimes in my gated work parking lot with a view of the Coit Tower. Brushing my teeth in public restrooms. Taking showers at my gym. Hiding from security at night. But then? My bank account started growing. My stress started shrinking. And I realized something shocking: I didn’t miss my apartment. |
Hey! Want to live a life of freedom and adventure? Whether that's van life, sailboat living, or RVing, I want to help!
I spend half the year in a DIY Sprinter van camper, and the other half on a sailboat. I want to help you achieve your nomadic living dreams. Join my email list for van life tips and advice, remote work ideas, personal stories and anecdotes, and more!
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