The lights are really working out well. Was working on a friends car last week at night. Surprising amount of illumination and did not even grab a work light. I am very satisfied.
My dog does not roll windows down, just hangs out in rear of cab (Ram Megacab) most times I'm out. Summer I leave engine running (diesel) when parked. Have two keys, leave locked. Placard on dash says, "Keep Clear - K9 Inside".
Outside so a yearish spent in a rented house helping my mother recover from a stroke, yes. Ready to move in, but lots of folks out there have it way worse than a pretty decent RV to live in. Roof over my or so the song goes... :)