Spent many nights stretched out across the seat of my late great Dodge pickup while on fishing trips. Slept under the stars in the back too. Had a Ford Escort hatchback which, with the right seat pulled up and back seat down, allowed just enough room to sleep in the back. The head room was a major issue. The current Plymouth minivan rarely has all its seats installed, so there's room to sleep.

In every case it's a good idea to have extra cushioning underneath because metal is always very close and it's always cold to the touch. Condensation is often an issue too, so I usually keep a window open slightly. Park close to somewhere to piss, or have something to piss into. Lock the doors. I like sleeping bags, but extra blankets and a liner sheet are handy. I find sleeping in the vehicle seats uncomfortable if I can't stretch out.

We've got a pop-up tent trailer which has served us well, and I like the canvas vibe. The family doesn't enjoy sleeping on the ground anymore so it's a pretty good compromise between roughing it and motels. In fact, we've come to prefer the trailer, and I absolutely hate motel living.

Folks often crash in the parking lot next to my favourite beach and as long as they're quiet and trashless I don't mind...I like an adventure even when it's someone else's.

Peace, Mooh.