A man converted his car into a home after he was fed up with paying rent for an apartment. He says the move has saved him $16,000.
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In a TikTok video about his budget-friendly lifestyle, the New Jersey based-medical technologist, also known as @SolarCampercar, shares his cost after converting it into a home and bragging about how much money he saved. He revealed in the video that he added a fridge, bed, sink, and solar panels to make his new home more comfortable.
@solarcampercar They Asked Me If I Sleep In My Car – Watch What Happened! #camper #cheapliving #smartliving #iliveinmycar #houseless #simpleliving #sololiving #reaction #fyp ♬ original sound – Solar Camper Car
The Tiktoker also explained his lifestyle in another video of how he converted his Chevy truck’s interior and why he moved out of his New Jersey apartment. According to the Daily Mail, the average cost of a one-bedroom apartment is $3,437, and the average salary of a medical technician makes between $76,526 and $90,165.
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Most of his videos on TikTok show him lying on a makeshift bed and using a small desk for his laptop. His followers also praised him for saving money despite the cost of inflation decreasing within the past few months.
“I love watching your videos. They are so educating, and you’re such a smart person. I can only imagine all the money you’re saving. I wish I would’ve done the same thing 10 or 15 years ago. But then again, who knows, maybe it’s not too late. Lol I just want to suggest that you have some sort of protection in your vehicle because you never know. Please keep up the videos. I love them all. You’re a very humble person and God loves you. Thank you for everything,” one subscriber wrote on his YouTube page.
However, he did mention in a video uploaded in February that it can be uncomfortable to sleep on the bed since there’s limited movement, but it saves him money. “It is a struggle – but to save $50 per night on rent, it was worth it for me,” he wrote in response to a follower.
“I cant really turn once im settled. I sleep on my stomach often though”
@solarcampercar What’s your resolution? #simpleliving #cheapliving #smartliving #newyearresolution #2023 #iliveinmycar #houseless ♬ original sound – Solar Camper Car
However, he hasn’t uploaded any videos since February but continues to post updates from his YouTube channel.
Living in a car can be cheaper in terms of housing costs, as you don’t have to pay rent or a mortgage. However, there are other expenses to consider, such as the cost of gas, maintenance, and repairs on the car, parking fees, and insurance. Living in a car can be uncomfortable and can come with safety concerns.
In some places, living in your car may also be illegal, so it’s important to research local laws and regulations before making a decision. It’s also important to consider the potential impact on your job, relationships, and overall quality of life.
Ultimately, whether living in a car is cheaper depends on your circumstances, location, and lifestyle preferences. It may be a viable option for some people, but it’s not necessarily a solution for everyone.