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I'm 5'7, got a 5 seater diesel, no obligations, a steady passive stipend(disability) and nothing worth staying for or keeping me here
I am aware that it is illegal but I plan on sticking to western and southern Europe anyway so I plan on using remote parking spaces nearby woodlands and campsites and other remote areas, I am a country kind of guy anyway, don't like people and have no qualms about defending myself if needed.
If the cops ask I will just say I was tired and thought it irresponsible to continue driving, at worst I will simply resume my way to the nearest province to find seclusion there.
To create privacy and dark at night I was thinking of something like pic related, along with 2 rolls of mosquito mesh for fresh air, a good sleeping bag, pillow and a sleep mask.
I will use showers and facilities for truckers along highways and failing that some alcohol wipes and other sanitizing products.
I do not intend to stay anywhere for more than 1 night if sleeping in the car.
Other than that I will be taking my mountainbike on a rack and plan on touring Europe's greatest mountainbiking attractions as well as chase the summer season.
I have some moderate savings which should be sufficient to book a plane ticket back in case of emergency.
Is this a horrible idea? If so, why?
If it isn't, what are some things to take into considerations, things that will improve quality of life and whatever else might come in handy?
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Where are you from? Why not get some real camping gear? And in Nordic countries you're fully allowed to set up camp anywhere you want.
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Spain has loads of hippies living in informal communes. Nobody seems to give a fuck about them sleeping in cars or tents.
I'd consider swapping your car for a van and get some ghetto modifications to make it a simple camper van though. Then maybe head on further, to Morocco, or Senegal. Don't get beheaded on the way though.
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>>1200112
Why bother with camping gear when I have a car?
I've slept in the backseat before and I'm not too tall to be uncomfortable there.
>>1200114
A van is probably a good idea but fuel economics are important, I really despise hippies but good to know it isn't heavily enforced. I really just want to do this for the landscapes and forests and not having to deal with people at all.
I want to avoid Morocco as I have heard about ruthless and violent extortion practices at the border involving bribes and hash, even if you aren't smuggling, you are, as far as they are concerned.
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I've slept in my car a lot during road trips by myself. Its not so bad just make sure to be out of the place before or around sunrise and nobody will bother you.
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Look up van dwelling
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Can anyone offer tips for doing this in america? I want to do a 2 week road trip through the Dakotas and Montana and dont want to waste money on hotels.
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