My name is Rob, and right now I'm homeless. The roof over my head is a 1999 Coleman popup camper that I bought for $150 — and it's where I live full-time here in Central Falls, Rhode Island.

Since I got it, I've been fixing it up a little at a time. I built a pallet wall around it and tarped it over to block the wind, and I deep-cleaned the whole inside. It's home. But winter is coming fast, and we have back-to-back freezes coming on October 23-24. A thin popup camper doesn't hold heat, and right now I'm not ready for freezing nights.

I'm asking for $690 to winterize the camper so I can get through the cold months safely. Every dollar is accounted for:

Insulation (foam board + Reflectix): $55

CO detector: $25

Portable propane heater (Mr. Heater Buddy, indoor-safe): $90

Deep-cycle battery: $110

200W portable solar + controller: $170

Propane through winter (for the heater, furnace and fridge): $90

Mattress, bedding, sealants, repairs: $150

Total: $690

I document my life in the camper in a daily episode series, and I promise donors this: every purchase will be shown on camera, receipt and all, as part of my daily camper episodes. You'll see exactly where every dollar goes.

Thank you for helping me stay warm and safe this winter.