Making My Truck A Secondary Home

Once you get a truck I fully recommend taking the basics with you and buy extra stuff only after you feel a need for it several times. Otherwise you will have a truck full of stuff you use one or two times a year. Your trucks interior is a 7ft x 8ft box...not a lot of room.

Totally agree.

Don't become a Pack Rat!

Thanks Mikey B. Was thinking about just take a good comforter set for the bed. Laura gave me a great idea for a crock pot/slow cooker along with some carpet. But will definitely not over do it with my semi Haha. So a good comforter set,crock pot,carpet and possibly a refrigerator if May Trucks don't have one and a few clothes and hygiene products and I'm good.

Totally agree.

Don't become a Pack Rat!

You have my word,sir. I saw horror photos that made me make sure I have my vehicle Pine sol from top to bottom with every 30 minute break I get lol

For extras in my truck after a year and a half I have inverter, fridge, microwave, instapot (really an all in one it can cook meat, boil water to cook spagetti noodles crockpot etc), a small plastic sterilite 3 drawer tower, a large 5 drawer plastic sterilite storage container, stainess steel trashcan w/lid, cloths, boots, meds, 60 volt blower, 2 sterilite totes for food and misc storage, CB, dog, 2 30# bags of dog food, water/food bowl, carpet for the middle fits perfectly between the seats and from the front to the bunk, TV, 36 color led light strip w/remote control for bunk area, various dishes and spices, 2-3cases of water at all times, basic tools, 2 sets of bedding, laundry bag with pods and fs, several phone chargers, toiletries in a duffel, back scratcher, paper towels, several towels, hand towels and wash rags, 12volt shop vac, 12volt fan and various other things. A lot I know but the dog and I live in the the truck fulltime. This is why I say if you dont use it at least 2-3 times per month dont get it. One of those hand brooms works wonders on the floor and I use windex to clean then wipe it down with a wash rag. I don't generally wear shoes in the truck so I drive in my socks and HATE dirt and rocks on the floor!

Once you get a truck I fully recommend taking the basics with you and buy extra stuff only after you feel a need for it several times. Otherwise you will have a truck full of stuff you use one or two times a year. Your trucks interior is a 7ft x 8ft box...not a lot of room.

Totally agree.

Don't become a Pack Rat!

Thanks Mikey B. Was thinking about just take a good comforter set for the bed. Laura gave me a great idea for a crock pot/slow cooker along with some carpet. But will definitely not over do it with my semi Haha. So a good comforter set,crock pot,carpet and possibly a refrigerator if May Trucks don't have one and a few clothes and hygiene products and I'm good.

Totally agree.

Don't become a Pack Rat!

You have my word,sir. I saw horror photos that made me make sure I have my vehicle Pine sol from top to bottom with every 30 minute break I get lol

For extras in my truck after a year and a half I have inverter, fridge, microwave, instapot (really an all in one it can cook meat, boil water to cook spagetti noodles crockpot etc), a small plastic sterilite 3 drawer tower, a large 5 drawer plastic sterilite storage container, stainess steel trashcan w/lid, cloths, boots, meds, 60 volt blower, 2 sterilite totes for food and misc storage, CB, dog, 2 30# bags of dog food, water/food bowl, carpet for the middle fits perfectly between the seats and from the front to the bunk, TV, 36 color led light strip w/remote control for bunk area, various dishes and spices, 2-3cases of water at all times, basic tools, 2 sets of bedding, laundry bag with pods and fs, several phone chargers, toiletries in a duffel, back scratcher, paper towels, several towels, hand towels and wash rags, 12volt shop vac, 12volt fan and various other things. A lot I know but the dog and I live in the the truck fulltime. This is why I say if you dont use it at least 2-3 times per month dont get it. One of those hand brooms works wonders on the floor and I use windex to clean then wipe it down with a wash rag. I don't generally wear shoes in the truck so I drive in my socks and HATE dirt and rocks on the floor!

Mikey B. Can I thank you a million times. Goodness this list is amazing. I thought I was prepared with the short list I have. But this is way beyond. Also have a small pup who would probably grow to be over 100 pounds. So after a few weeks with my trainer and 2 months solo. I'll be taking my girl with me on the road. Now since you have a dog. How has the stopping for potty works. Do you place pads on the floor? Or have you waited til he/she got older?

Well I got her at 1yr 3 months old as a sort of a rescue. She was basically potty trained although we did have a few accidents while figuring each other out. I've talked to other drivers with puppies, some use pads and some used cages. As for our current routine I take her out within 15 or so minutes when we wake up. Generally again everytime I stop the truck except at customers but if we're gonna be there a few hours I'll ask if they mind, most don't, some do. I try to take her out at least every 3-5 hours but I usually have to go anyways. Then again right before bed. I am however lucky, she gets in and out by herself. Oh, and PICK UP YOUR PETS DOODOO AND THROW IT AWAY. Especially for a big dog but any size terd on the bottom of ones shoe can ruin their day.

Keep in mind, my list of truck contents is not complete and is HUGE compared to most drivers. If you dont live fulltime in the truck you might not need as much. I dont like to not have something I need or want when I need it. Sometimes less is more...sometimes more is more...lol.

Well I got her at 1yr 3 months old as a sort of a rescue. She was basically potty trained although we did have a few accidents while figuring each other out. I've talked to other drivers with puppies, some use pads and some used cages. As for our current routine I take her out within 15 or so minutes when we wake up. Generally again everytime I stop the truck except at customers but if we're gonna be there a few hours I'll ask if they mind, most don't, some do. I try to take her out at least every 3-5 hours but I usually have to go anyways. Then again right before bed. I am however lucky, she gets in and out by herself. Oh, and PICK UP YOUR PETS DOODOO AND THROW IT AWAY. Especially for a big dog but any size terd on the bottom of ones shoe can ruin their day.

Keep in mind, my list of truck contents is not complete and is HUGE compared to most drivers. If you dont live fulltime in the truck you might not need as much. I dont like to not have something I need or want when I need it. Sometimes less is more...sometimes more is more...lol.

Thank you for amazing response Mikey. Definitely will be buying a pooper scooper. My girl is about 8 weeks old will definitely will be taking puppy pads. I feed her 3 times a day and give her in between treats. She doesn't go everywhere in the house just where the pup pads are so that's a plus. I think the only concern I have is feeding time while in the truck. But hopefully that shouldn't be a huge issue.

Also your dog is beautiful!!!! I have been raised around pitbulls nearly my whole life. They definitely have a special place in heart. Y'all be safe out there

OH!!! Nearly forgot to ask. Would you recommend having you dog on a leach while driving down the road. Really wish it was a seat belt made for pets to keep them safe while driving.

Also was gonna upload a pic of her but I don't know how to upload pics on here 🤦🏼‍♀️

Once you get a truck I fully recommend taking the basics with you and buy extra stuff only after you feel a need for it several times. Otherwise you will have a truck full of stuff you use one or two times a year. Your trucks interior is a 7ft x 8ft box...not a lot of room.

Totally agree.

Don't become a Pack Rat!

Thanks Mikey B. Was thinking about just take a good comforter set for the bed. Laura gave me a great idea for a crock pot/slow cooker along with some carpet. But will definitely not over do it with my semi Haha. So a good comforter set,crock pot,carpet and possibly a refrigerator if May Trucks don't have one and a few clothes and hygiene products and I'm good.

Totally agree.

Don't become a Pack Rat!

You have my word,sir. I saw horror photos that made me make sure I have my vehicle Pine sol from top to bottom with every 30 minute break I get lol

For extras in my truck after a year and a half I have inverter, fridge, microwave, instapot (really an all in one it can cook meat, boil water to cook spagetti noodles crockpot etc), a small plastic sterilite 3 drawer tower, a large 5 drawer plastic sterilite storage container, stainess steel trashcan w/lid, cloths, boots, meds, 60 volt blower, 2 sterilite totes for food and misc storage, CB, dog, 2 30# bags of dog food, water/food bowl, carpet for the middle fits perfectly between the seats and from the front to the bunk, TV, 36 color led light strip w/remote control for bunk area, various dishes and spices, 2-3cases of water at all times, basic tools, 2 sets of bedding, laundry bag with pods and fs, several phone chargers, toiletries in a duffel, back scratcher, paper towels, several towels, hand towels and wash rags, 12volt shop vac, 12volt fan and various other things. A lot I know but the dog and I live in the the truck fulltime. This is why I say if you dont use it at least 2-3 times per month dont get it. One of those hand brooms works wonders on the floor and I use windex to clean then wipe it down with a wash rag. I don't generally wear shoes in the truck so I drive in my socks and HATE dirt and rocks on the floor!

That is a huge list lol. I dont have half of that stuff after 2 years on the road lol. I have the Coleman thermoelectric cooler, a lunchbox cooker, some food, 2 atlases, my Garmin gps, my laptop, a 12v vacuum and a few basic cleaning supplies. Windex, fabreeze stuff like that. I do have an inverter on this truck so I ordered a ninja foodie thing to try out, but dang I thought i had a lot of stuff in the truck lol

They do sell the leash harnesses but I don't use one, my dog rides in her bed, the 3 drawer sterilite deal I mentioned sits in the passenger floorboard, her bed lays across the seat and chest so she can stretch out. She doesn't leave the seat if the truck is moving.

And Jakebreak....lol, yes I have a TON of stuff...too much probably but it works out pretty good. I've seen guys with 3 sets of clothes and a case of water and that's it...that's definitely not for me!