Re:The Vanual – Guide to Living in a Van
by justboxing on Wednesday November 22, 2017 @04:14PM
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Interesting idea. Thanks for sharing. Did you have any issues with attempted break-ins in the car at night? Or was it generally safe?
Re:The Vanual – Guide to Living in a Van
by pavel_lishin on Wednesday November 22, 2017 @04:44PM
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I imagine people don't usually break into cars that have people in them.
Re:The Vanual – Guide to Living in a Van
by jshevek on Wednesday November 22, 2017 @06:21PM
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He was living in the East Bay. Thieves there do attempt to steal from cars that have people in them. Also, vandwellers often take steps to make it appear there is no one in the car, so thieves mightn't know until after they've broken in.
If you really want to try it though just do it some night, I started by just folding the seat down and putting a sleeping bag and pillow across it. It is pretty uncomfortable, but the absence of repetition really slows time and makes each day seem more vivid. Also if you have any qualms about using public restrooms you will get over them real quick.