Living in vans, cars, RVs, etc

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We're not homeless, we're houseless! By choice or by circumstance we are living in our vehicles. Don't worry about us -- it can be a very good life.

Anything that affects us as vehicle-dwellers is probably on topic.

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emergency guide to suddenly living in a vehicle <-- start here if you don't have a choice in the matter
vanlife FAQ
introduction to power in the vehicle
gentle introduction to solar power
overview of charging by alternator
guides to hygiene and toilet

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Rant: that's how they get ya (San jose edition) (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 1 month ago by fratermus@lemmy.sdf.org to c/houseless@lemmy.sdf.org

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San jose: - homeless people have "a responsibility to shelter" (article)
also San Jose - no, no, no, not that kind of shelter. Why can't you just have more money? (article)

I will assume that somewhere out there a city council is making this kind of law because they care about human beings. But most time I think such ordinances means "We don't want your type around here. If you must be here we don't want to see you."

I am reminded of minimum lot size laws that tell citizens that they can only build a home on a lot of at least 3 acres. The intent is to keep out people who cannot meet the Sufficiently Grotesque McMansion standard.

/grouchy rant over.

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[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I will assume that somewhere out there a city council is making this kind of law because they care about human beings.

I have trouble believing anyone in that position hasn't had it pointed out to them that homeless people don't choose sleeping on the street because it's awesome, but because there's no real option in their specific case.

Maybe in a small town council, I guess.

[–] MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

It's almost always about property values and business interests - city councils understand the homeless situation perfectly well but their campaign donors dont want "those people" affecting their investments.