At the request of one of my children I decided to live with them in Massachusetts for awhile. I partially sold boat (another story to share) and moved in their home. I made a really bad decision by doing that. Details not important but a couple months later I ended up living in my 2002 Buick LeSabre in a Walmart parking lot for a week with no cash waiting on SS Disability. I moved south in my car to Albuquerque, NM living in a Walmart parking lot for almost two years. I was forced to go back to processed food, junk food and I got physically sicker, more depressed and more angry than I had been in a long time.
I eventually moved further south to South Padre Island area of Texas thanks to some gig work. I was able to earn enough gig money that after a year I was able to purchase a minivan on payments. I converted the van into a mini RV over the course of another year and it is what I live in full time. Sometimes I park on beach, sometimes parks and other times Walmart. Lots of free amenities making it conducive to van life and easing my expenses. The area is relaxing, has fresh salt air and sandy beaches conducive to building a healthy lifestyle and fits within my current budget.