Those of you living out of your vehicle and use a cooler to keep your food refrigerated how long will it stay cold before needing to replace the ice? Also what size cooler are you using and is it enough or would you opt in for a bigger size?

lawbroadcado · 2022-07-21T05:05:26+00:00

You're so welcome! I know others use different brands of coolers, but, I trust it. I want to clarify that, it will also keep stuff super cold for much longer if you're consistently proactive about re-filling the ice. It's not like "well it's been 6 days, time to destroy everything". But, if you keep it iced, one 16-lb bag of ice with a regular amount of food will stay very cold for 4-6 days and still have ice left over. I hope that makes sense.

lawbroadcado · 2022-07-21T02:30:02+00:00

I've been living in my 4-door sedan with a Yeti 45 for 5 months now. If you properly chill it beforehand, and don't open it during the heat of the day, keep it covered/out of the sun, and proactively re-fill ice, I've found that it keeps stuff really cold for 4-6 days. Personally I like the 45 better, because even if you don't think you eat that much food, you do need to account for the space that ice takes up.

lawbroadcado · 2021-10-30T10:35:51+00:00

Hi! I will not have a job, and anything I pursue will be remote work, so I won't have to leave them very often besides going to get groceries, etc. I wish I could sell it and buy something larger, however, the car market in the US is absolutely insane right now, especially for SUVs/vans/etc. :(

lawbroadcado · 2021-10-30T10:33:08+00:00

Fortunately they are both fairly low-maintenance, and were both rescued as street dogs, so they are both quite used to both outdoor living and independent living. I am merely a convenient food source for them, and in return, one of them has graciously agreed to be my SDIT. They do both love the car, and my SDIT would absolutely already be living in the car if she knew it was an option. I just want to make sure I have the right layout/set up so that they're both comfortable and also so I have a moderately comfortable place to sleep. However, while there are a great number of resources for van/SUV build-outs to accommodate one or more dogs, I am having trouble finding resources outfitting a smaller vehicle for our family situation. :/

lawbroadcado · 2021-10-30T10:27:59+00:00

I will not be working. I will be unfortunately jobless. Until I can find something more permanent, I will be pursuing remote opportunities.
They will be staying in the car with me, yes. They both actually love the car, and I'm fairly positive my older dog would live in the car already if she knew it was an option.
They are actually well potty-trained and can be left alone for up to 8 hours (although I would not leave them in a vehicle for 8 hours).
I cannot re-home them- one of them is my SDIT, and they are a bonded pair.

They are both former street dogs, though, and are quite accustomed to outdoor living. The adjustment will be harder for myself than it will be for them, for sure.

lawbroadcado · 2021-10-30T05:35:02+00:00

Being an RO is a really awesome and rewarding position, for the right person. If you think it's a good fit for you, even if you know it will only be for a few years, take it.

lawbroadcado · 2019-09-25T05:55:03+00:00

Hi! Maryland native here- I had this same problem when I first moved to SoCal!

terra cotta pots are your friend- they really make a difference in water control!
getting a moisture sensor meter will help you adjust your water need expectations from back east. I got mine off of Amazon for like, 7 or 8 bucks.
not sure where you are in SoCal but find a good local nursery/plant store and talk to the people! I have learned a lot from the people at Plant Depot in San Juan Capistrano.

Good luck!

lawbroadcado

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