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Yes! Good thinking, ill have to add that to my list!

Haha! It's my inner hiker-talk coming out! You know what i mean  :angel:

I put controversial because... well, it is controversial. Biodegradable soap should not be used directly in a river, lake, or stream because the soap actually needs soil to degrade. Some people claim that even a small amount of biodegradable soap in a water source can affect the local...

That doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. I also think doing Etsy like crafts (like selling bracelets, necklaces) stuff like that might be a pretty good side hustle.

I haven't had any issues finding a place to sleep during the day. A lot of places have restrictions on overnight parking, but I don't feel like too many places care about sleeping during the day (IMO). I used to work 3 jobs and go to community college and would often take naps in-between...

All of your responses are great! I have a solar shower I use on occasion but maybe I'll look into building me one of these DIY pump showers that some of you linked!

So, I have a small portable solar shower bag that I use, on occasion, when I'm out on some BLM land or somewhere a bit more private. Otherwise, I just use Planet Fitness, a friend's house, or sometimes a hospital that I'm currently working in at the time.  I feel like the last year has made it...

Sorry for such a late reply! I just saw this one.  I did my restaurant work before nursing but I have to say that when I first became a nurse, it was actually a pay cut. As a beginning nurse, I only made about $27/hr. My min. wage + tips waiter/bartender job came out to more than that. However...

Thanks so much! I'll look into it :)

Hey! That's a great idea and I've heard that several times recently. I'm definitely going to look into it further and add that one to the list. Do you know of any services/websites that cater to this?

I don't understand why people have such trouble stealth camping and parking overnight! I've been living in my van for the better part of 2 years now and perhaps I'm just lucky but I've never been hassled by the police.  I tend to prefer walmart parking lots, truck stops, highway rest stops...

Holy guacomole! That's a lot, and I thought my nursing schedule was bad. The most i've done is 5 12 hour shifts in a row and I was exhausted. I do love trying to group my work together and maximizing my time off, and lumping shifts is one way to do that!

I've been working on creating an extensive list of all the ways to make money on the road. Some of these ways could be remote jobs, allowing you to work from nearly anywhere. Others, are mobile jobs that allow you some freedom but might have a more rigid schedule. Still others are temporary and...

I do think people overthink it too much. What did you end up using?

That's great info! Thanks :) My "living" quarters definitely stays a bit warmer than the cab but I think if I get a better insulated curtain to separate the sections it would help a ton! And my windows. I'm going to create magnetic insulated window coverings. I'll post pictures when I get...