Used to living in a tiny space, but not traveling

[Parker Free]

For several years now I've lived in under 100 sq feet, but getting ready to do it on the back on my truck, on the move. Never had the opportunity before to up and go, so I'm taking advantage of my current situation to try it out. No reason not too, and lots of reasons why it makes sense. Really hope to run into other people who do the same.

 

[4t7]

For several years now I've lived in under 100 sq feet, but getting ready to do it on the back on my truck, on the move. Never had the opportunity before to up and go, so I'm taking advantage of my current situation to try it out. No reason not too, and lots of reasons why it makes sense. Really hope to run into other people who do the same.

Freeeeeeedommm! [emoji31]

 

[Parker Free]

you got it!

 

[Deleted member 9332]

You'll probably run into a lot of really great people, not only people who are doing the same thing as you, but also those who have /very very/ different lives. Remember to be careful, and try to have a backup plan! best of luck!

 

[Shinobi]

Yes. Always have a back up plan. Safe travels to you.

 

[Parker Free]

Stupid question perhaps, but backup plan for what exactly..living on the road?
I don't have a backup plan for that. For smaller things? Working on (hopefully) all the important ones before I go. Never having lived that way before, I figured sites like this are a good place to start thinking of what questions I need to ask myself.

 

[Deleted member 9332]

Stupid question perhaps, but backup plan for what exactly..living on the road?
I don't have a backup plan for that. For smaller things? Working on (hopefully) all the important ones before I go. Never having lived that way before, I figured sites like this are a good place to start thinking of what questions I need to ask myself.

Yes, a backup plan to going on the road, what if you find out that it is not a suitable life style for you, or you get seriously injured and can't travel anymore etc.? Sites like this are a very important part probably mostly because it's an easy way to communicate with people who have been in both your position and on the road before. I would suggest before you ask a lot of questions read as much as you can on here, including about things that you might not be particularly interested in doing as there nuggets of wisdom hidden everywhere. Not everyone gets the chance to decide that they want to be on the road, so take serious advantage of that.

 

[Parker Free]

I agree with you on pretty much everything you've said. I literally meant questions to ask "myself", my inner self, about what I'd need in case of this or that. I have a link to my blog that explains a little why I'm doing this on-the-road-thing; basically, I have no backup plan because I don't have a lot of choices, and living in a DIY camper/Tiny Home on the back of my truck beats living in my truck's cab with all of my animals. This sorta IS my backup plan. I do intend on saving as much money every month as I can to buy a little piece of land somewhere, sometime in the future. I also have land that is inaccessible for a good part of the year due to seriously heavy snow and very bad "road" that I can stay on in the short summertime for a break. I was going to live there in seclusion year-round, but I hurt myself really badly and thus...this. I'm trying to make sure I plan as best I can before I have to leave where I'm currently staying, and I will HAVE to leave at some unknown point.
I read everything, everywhere. From survivalists to homesteaders, from DIY to doing without. I agree there are nuggets of wisdom available from just about everywhere.

 

[Deleted member 9332]

I agree with you on pretty much everything you've said. I literally meant questions to ask "myself", my inner self, about what I'd need in case of this or that. I have a link to my blog that explains a little why I'm doing this on-the-road-thing; basically, I have no backup plan because I don't have a lot of choices, and living in a DIY camper/Tiny Home on the back of my truck beats living in my truck's cab with all of my animals. This sorta IS my backup plan. I do intend on saving as much money every month as I can to buy a little piece of land somewhere, sometime in the future. I also have land that is inaccessible for a good part of the year due to seriously heavy snow and very bad "road" that I can stay on in the short summertime for a break. I was going to live there in seclusion year-round, but I hurt myself really badly and thus...this. I'm trying to make sure I plan as best I can before I have to leave where I'm currently staying, and I will HAVE to leave at some unknown point.
I read everything, everywhere. From survivalists to homesteaders, from DIY to doing without. I agree there are nuggets of wisdom available from just about everywhere.

good to hear all that! safe travels!

 

[Andrea Van Scoyoc]

Welcome and enjoy your journey!

I'm minimalist, so small living spaces, but open freedom mean a lot to me, so kudos!!

Safe travels!

 

[Parker Free]

Hi
I am not as much of a minimalist as I need to be, not yet. I have less stuff I'm planning on keeping than anyone I know, but it's still too much. I'm surrounded by my mother/s stuff too, which I'm slowly going through and selling off. It would be enough junk to drive you up the wall, I'm afraid!

 

[Andrea Van Scoyoc]

Hi
I am not as much of a minimalist as I need to be, not yet. I have less stuff I'm planning on keeping than anyone I know, but it's still too much. I'm surrounded by my mother/s stuff too, which I'm slowly going through and selling off. It would be enough junk to drive you up the wall, I'm afraid!

I understand. I accuse my husband of being a hoarder, because our house is filled with crap he wants.

He's 15 years older than me, so I've told him that if he dies first, I'm selling everything and either turning this place into a hippie hostel or moving to MO to turn my to-be-inherited farmland into a hippie commune.

 

[Parker Free]

Nice. I like your plans! I warned my mother I'd be selling her stuff (she kinda WAS really a hoarder) but it never helped. :/

 

[Andrea Van Scoyoc]

Doesn't stop my husband, either.

He keeps collecting. That's okay...I'll have extra money.

 

[lone wolf]

you have an awesome set up started. are you bringing the scooter also? I had a 1971 jimmy years ago and I never had the vision to create a mobile house like so many have here. I can't wait to see the truck when finished.

 

[Kal]

Welcome to S.T.P have fun and be safe.

 

[Matt Derrick]

where are you headed?

 

[xtodx]

im a minimalist but ive got agoraphobia so i cant really travel i always hang out with tne travel kids when they pass through my city, we have good times.