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I don't know of any federal laws that protect firearm owners. Can you give an example of one?

Exactly. I've only lived out of a Yaris and in 16 years the only needed repairs were a serpentine belt and a water pump. I did have to replace the clutch when my car was stolen by someone who didn't know how to drive a stick but I don't count that as a valid expense. I couldn't even imagine...

Yeah, Arizona apparently sucks. The Carolinas are way better. And I think Virginia is better than the Carolinas.

I plan to do that also. The roof of my SUV is all fiberglass so I pinned no see um bug screen to the ceiling using jewelry display pins.

That sucks. I thought western states would be higher. Thankfully vanlifers aren't stuck in AZ. If food stamps are only $16 a month there, I would apply in a state where it's higher. In North Carolina and South Carolina, it's at least $200 with an income of $700.

It's in my first comment. Food stamps to pay for food, $75 a month for phone, $75 a month for insurance, and $160 a month for gas (assuming the person isn't traveling).

SSI isn't social security. It's for low income people with a disability. So when the OP said healthy, I assumed they meant physically healthy and that they were getting SSI for a mental illness. Unfortunately for a lot of people, having a mental illness that qualifies the person for SSI means...

Nope, that's not assuming no repairs. My total costs equal $310 a month, leaving $390 for miscellaneous, entertainment, and savings. The savings portion will take care of breakdowns and tires. Oil change are every 3 to 6 months and can be paid out of the monthly income.

Unfortunately relationships can trap us, especially living this life. A trap is something you're lured into and then can't get out of. The most dangerous time for a woman, and maybe a man too but I don't know those stats, in an abusive relationship is when she's trying to leave it. That's when...

Just an FYI, kratom is used by opiate addicts to get off heroin and pain pills. That's how strong it can be. It can also be very addicting and I know several people who have had to go to rehab to get off of it. There's also subs on Reddit for people trying to get off of it. Be careful and do...

That one leads to nowhere too.

The only thing I can think of personally is concealed carry and weapons charges for people traveling in the US. Other than that, I don't do drugs, I don't carry huge sums of cash with me, living in a vehicle makes that impractical, and it wouldn't be cost effective to use an attorney to sue for...

If someone is living on $700 a month, then they qualify for food stamps. That covers their food costs. That leaves monthly costs of cell phone for $50-$75, liability car insurance for $50-75, and gas for $160 (gas is assuming they're not traveling and getting about 18-19 miles to the gallon)...

I have 1,000s of physical books as well as e-books. I'm going to have a huge tote on my front seat filled with books, especially books related to my new hobbies. I'm in a SUV but I'm traveling alone so I can easily carry 100 books in a tote if I want. I'm going to secure the tote with a seatbelt...

I have tested 3 different Setpower tc20 12 volt refrigerators. Completely empty, set at 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and in a house that's about 70 degrees, they ran for 48 hours on a 300 watt, 500 watt hour Bluetti battery. The Bluetti started on a full charge and ran out until it died. I tested 2...

That's a couple on YouTube doing it with their dog. Just search for vanlife truck and I'm sure you'll find it.

When it comes to relationships, I'm all over the place. I fluctuate from just wanting a hookup to wanting a relationship to relationships make me want to puke. But I think all of that can easily be had on the road. One of the great things about this life, for me anyway, is I don't have any time...

Thanks Generous! My past amuses, amazes, and bewilders the freak out of me and I'm hella proud that I not only survived it, I've prospered past it. I wish you the very best also. See you down the road.

Glad you know what you need to do to live this life and be ok. My experience is different but that's why there's no one way that works for everybody. I've never owned any car that's ever needed a transmission/engine rebuild and I usually buy 2 used tires at a time when I need new tires so I can...

Aah, you're very sweet. Thanks for all the support but I was born in the 80s, I've traveled most of my life, served 5 years in the regular Army, worked as a paralegal, a CPA, and owned a newsletter business. My past has been hella crazy, wild, and chaotic but I wouldn't change any of it...