[disposeofnick9]

I live in a VW somewhere in Silicon Valley.

Ask me anything (respectful, non-troll)

EDIT: I don't usually bite, but when I do, I won't eat much.

[johan_larson]

You mean one of those mini-buses?

http://www.truckchamp.com/images/articles/vw-minibus---abbey...

[disposeofnick9]

Not quite as old and cool as an aircooled 22 window DIY EV like the electric samba, just a digijet Vanagon Westy water-boxer plankton-burner. If/when I had 12 grand, I'm ripping the gas motor out and going EV because there's so many free/cheap charging places available now. Plus, climate change and jihaadis.

PS: CA, NJ and others plz vote today. I did yesterday. If you want change, you gotta be counted.

[theseatoms]

Where do you crap?

[disposeofnick9]

Bathrooms in corporate-owned establishments because there's no sense imposing unnecessary costs on independent shops whom cannot best afford it. Plan your day, schedule your meals and surprises are reduced. And for emergency or actual camping use only, I also have a compact, compostable toilet with the disposable bags (it's just a frame and disposable bags).

On a slightly different subject, I suggest anyone considering living a habitable vehicle not use on-board plumbing or sewage systems because they're messy, time-consuming and expensive to maintain. The vehicle I use only has a water tank but I still use water-store RO water in a washable refrigerator bottle. Using a tank and sink system requires flushing and sterilization periodically, and is often awkward to fill sanitarily.

[joss82]

Do you mean a RV? First serious question: how do you manage your social life?

[hx87]

I don't live in an RV, but ~0% of my social life takes place at home. I just sleep there.

[sokoloff]

Suppose you want to bring a date home and have sex. What's been the typical reaction to the "van down by the river"?

[johan_larson]

"sex van" is sort of mid-range sketchy, and a whole lot better than "sex tarp".

https://xkcd.com/1101/

[hx87]

Rent a hotel room?

[disposeofnick9]

Thanks bro, I got this. :)

Although I do have an LED spinning light ball, an old tape-player radio and the world's smallest dance floor.

[disposeofnick9]

VW doesn't make a big RV. :)

The same as anyone else. It sounds like you're trying to imply something like stereotypes or biogtry. What are you really asking?

[cadr]

Where do you park?

[Greenisus]

what rental price would get you out of the VW?

[disposeofnick9]

Airbnb, uber or is that an offer to cofound an app to pay to live with startup people?

Personally, I'd never let someone rent it without a massive security deposit and a very profitable rate because parts are rare, fragile and expensive.

[rconti]

I think he was asking what rental price would have you choose to live in a rental house/apartment instead of the VW. Eg, to what extent is your choice out of economic necessity, and what are you willing/able to spend to live in a more conventional residence?

Obviously, location matters.