are some bases you need to cover. You will need Pillows Blankets or a sleeping bag Cooler

Camp stove Voltage converter Access to restrooms Places to park overnight and hot-water bottle.

Step 1. Furnish your car with blankets (at least one made of wool, for warmth); a couple

of pillows; a cooler; a camp stove; and a voltage converter so you can power appliances

with your cigarette lighter. Consider removing the passenger and rear seats for more room.

Step 2. Know where you can park at night. Trucker areas off the interstate are usually

safe, as are hospital parking lots. Wal-Mart allows RV’s and cars to park in their lots

overnight. Never park near a school. Someone is sure to call the authorities. Step 3. Shopping

malls, supermarkets, and hospitals are good places to wash up. For a shower, go to a truck

stop and ask around for a shower coupon; truckers usually have more than they need and are happy

to give some away. A gym membership will allow you to shower regularly. Step 4. Buy gas off-hours

at stations with convenience stores. When you go to pay, ask if you can use the microwave

to nuke a meal, like a baked potato or a frozen entrée. Step 5. Stock up on foods that are

nutritious and don’t require refrigeration, such as peanut butter, beans, and cereals.

Step 6. Stay warm in winter with the help of a hot water bottle; stay cool in summer

by parking in the shade and spending the hottest part of the day -- noon to two -- in someplace

air conditioned, like the library or mall. Did you know Mad Money host Jim Cramer once

lived in his car for five months.