19 months later. Building our dream off-grid homestead. Abandoned land renovation in Wales

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[@kirstylfc28]

This is my ultimate comfort channel! No matter what I'm doing, I love to watch the videos, just seeing the progress you've made is amazing!

[@rachelraerae7853]

I'm the same so relaxing x

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Kirsty 🥰 that's so nice to hear! We love editing them together so I'm pleased you enjoy ❤

[@sarahrogers2218]

Same 😊

[@kevinsexton5888]

The only way is up from here.

[@zsolthajdu5007]

I love how you handled that huge window. No drama, no fuss, just use what you have and make it move. That's how things get done.

[@CampOutWest]

So grateful our neighbours came to help out 🥳

[@sandymclennan2073]

I have been following you since the days of you stripping the old caravans and clearing the site, both your skills and work ethics are fabulous as you plan everything you do, would be nice if some local builders merchants would give you some sponsorships, would be a great advert for them....watch out for that wind we have forecast for later and stay safe....

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for your support Sandy! So Amazing to have had you watching along since the start! Lovely idea, we are just grateful we get any sponsors at all for our channel, as it really helps fund this build 🎉

[@graemesaunderson4218]

My goodness you guys are making great progress .I can only imagine just how satisfying it`s going to be for both of you to spend the first night in your self built tiny home. Knowing that both of you are totally responsible for every step of the build. I think that some of us who have been watching the process from the beginning are probably just as excited .Great job .ATB

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Graeme 😄 its such a pinch me moment!

[@thelittleholding]

You are making such a lot of progress, absolutely smashing it. I'm also very tempted to up my skin care game, sounds like a winner! -G,x

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks guys! I love skin and me! It's so easy, especially for someone like me that's so lazy with skin care 🤣

[@lottie2525]

Loved seeing your pure joy over the veggie harvest. Looking forward to seeing the progress on your tiny cabin build. It's looking great so far.

[@CampOutWest]

It has always been our dream to grow our own veggies! Such an exciting feeling 🥰

[@JohnKenIRB233]

When building, IMHO, I use: 1. Wheeled dollies, skids ,etc 2. Block and tackles when raising preassembled walls 3. Steel cable “come alongs” when securing/lifting walls 4. External butt plates on outside corners when lifting/securing preassembled walls Obviously you are doing a great job at this site. I just cringe when I recall my previous “ accidents/mistakes”. Thx for bringing us along 😊😊😊 John Ken

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks John, great tips there 😊 we've still got a lot to learn. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us 🥰

[@venenareligioest410]

If you disassembled a modern caravan/lodge and compared it to yours, structurally yours is on another planet 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MissFlutterGirl]

I love the imperfections of growing your own vegetables. The taste surpasses anything from the supermarket!

[@CampOutWest]

Me too, everyone is uniquely beautiful in their own way 🧡

[@fromthetoon1602]

My heart was in my mouth while yous were dragging that huge window, I was praying that pallet would stay together 👌

[@Connor-s1k]

Same here, when it was leaning towards the tractor forks and the very pointy metal bits I almost had to close my eyes 😫

[@fromthetoon1602]

@@Connor-s1k yeah that was a dodgy point as well but they did it

[@Connor-s1k]

I imagine the relief was pretty great once it was done, I could hear the panic in John's voice when the window caught on the side and the driver kept it coming 😅

[@CampOutWest]

can't believe we got it down in 1 piece 🤣

[@fromthetoon1602]

@@CampOutWest I’m so glad yous did because that wouldn’t be cheap. Cant wait to see yous move in

[@Simon-fu3zf]

Thank you for your video my sunday mornings wouldnt be the same without them

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for the support Simon! 😄🎉

[@jeannepotter3051]

Another heart-stopper with the window, but you did it! And your garden is producing absolutely gorgeous vegetables. You both are such an inspiration and a testimony to hard work and determination.

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you Jeanne 🧡 constantly feel like we have to pinch ourselves!

[@gallopingg1]

massive well done guys,

[@jeffjones9792]

You two need a slogan: "No job too BIG!" Your videos are a pleasure to watch, and I wish you good fortune for 2024. 😊

[@CampOutWest]

love that slogan Jeff :) thanks for the support!

[@themanofthewoods]

You both ate doing great. And I have been watching it with a cup of your coffee. So tis a perfect Sunday morning for me. Thank you.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Kevin 😊 Hope you are doing ok in the storm?!

[@themanofthewoods]

It has been a bit blowy! But all ok as sheltered with my trees. Hoping all is well at your place @@CampOutWest

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Amazing! You two are very close to having all 4 walls up! So sad the weather hampered the build 😢 Tomorrow is always there. I can hardly wait until you both get your home built. Take care of yourselves. We are loving the progress. Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@gailfotheringham1847]

Love watching the progress. You are both amazing with your attitude. You are needing to enlist some friends to help you on the roof and get it wind and waterproof sooner

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Rhonda! It's meant to be dryer tomorrow, so fingers crossed we will get the last wall up 🥳

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks @@gailfotheringham1847 got to admit we aren't great at asking people for help haha!

[@colette6984]

Sorry about your gazebo cover :( that sucks! Lovely that your neighbors were there to help, I like that. That wall and window are a beast, for sure. Sweet harvest Emilie. Yum :) You both are doing so great. Keep on keepin on! 💛 your Canadian West Coast friend :)

[@janmccann8081]

I love watching your progress. Heart in mouth a few times with the window! Thanks for sharing.

[@mkdrivingzone]

Emilie, with driving, and learning to, just relax, enjoy and have fun. The more relaxed you are the easier it is to learn. The only person who could put pressure on you to succeed, is you. So, don't. Take each lesson as it comes and don't stress over errors, no one is perfect or born to drive. I'm originally from the Bridgend area, and a retired driving instructor.

[@jaygarden7011]

I need these videos every day 😂brilliant as always. It's coming on really well.

[@CampOutWest]

Hahah thanks Jay! We are aiming to do them weekly until weddings start again, so fingers crossed we will have another video out this coming Sunday 🎉

[@isobelchapman9548]

Superb team work and great to have neighbours who can lend a hand or two or three.

[@CampOutWest]

Very lucky to have such amazing neighbours 🧡

[@paulmaynard408]

Congratulations on getting that glass window out of storage and up on the platform and best of luck with the winds that you’re expecting.

[@Connor-s1k]

"What an absolute weapon" is my favourite phrase so far, and writing it really doesn't do justice to the way you say it 😂

[@CampOutWest]

😂😂😂

[@NealePinkney-td2cn]

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link,glad to see you've reinforced as much as possible for the winds, it's nice to see happy people doing their own thing, nice surprise to wake up to your video this sharp winters morning,

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Neale! 🥰

[@flyingnippers]

Amazing progress well done. I was very grateful to my sister in law for buying one of your candles for a Christmas gift. They smell great! Keep up the hard work :) hope the weather doesn’t interfere to much with your plans.

[@juliestrother167]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Well done on the veggies 🙌🏼🥳

[@sharonsherburn8236]

I so admire what you’re both doing and how well you work together. I’ve watched you from the very beginning, then subscribed a few months ago. I now look forward to each and every video. You’re an inspiration. Thank you.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much for the support Sharon 🥰

[@derekcrowe2886]

Veggies looking great! Good luck with the driving lessons 👍

[@juliestrother167]

Yes, enjoy that wellbeing feeling ❤

[@Mark_-jq6wg]

Great job moving that window. Was a little scary right as the forks lifted, and it tilted back a smidge. The progress you've both made is amazing.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Mark! So happy our neighbours were happy to help ❤

[@jeffstevenson9295]

My wife and I always look forward to your next installment, this is something that we would have loved to do if we were younger. So we now live our dream by watching you fulfill yours. Ps I would buy two Woodland Hooded Recycled Polar Fleeces from Passenger for my wife and I. 🥰

[@Pipster232]

Fantastic work C-O-W team! Congratulations on your first driving lesson Emily. Wishing you both the very best 🙂👍❤️

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@anniepowell7559]

You are amazing. Love all your videos 👍🥰🥰🇨🇦🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for the support Annie 🥰🥰

[@jamesrevening6933]

Hi guys, glad it's all going well. I wanted to let you know that I actually got my gazebo from ITS. It was the cheapest version of a heavy duty hex frame I managed to find anywhere by about £70-100 pounds. I've used mine through the last year/year and a half with no issues. Even in some heavyish winds, so I hope that helps. If you get heavy duty screw in ground anchors that also does alot to prevent gazebo lift off. I got those from Amazon. Put a ratchet strap from the frame to the ground anchors on each corner and you won't be able to do much better for a temporary setup. (From experience).

[@CampOutWest]

James, thanks for that suggestion! I've got the ITS website open now to take a look, thanks so much

[@DaveRogers1985]

Loving the more regular video schedule! Great vid as always, amazing progress made!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Dave! 2 Sundays in a row is a record for us 😂 hoping we will have another out this Sunday again 🤞🏻

[@joec23]

I don't know if you noticed, but when you were lifting up the wall a chunk of the floor glue broke off and got stuck under the wall. That's why it wasn't level!

[@CampOutWest]

Good spot Joe! We spotted it too 😅

[@paulinegreen-1812]

You two have the best you tube channel 👍 Yes be safe in the storm this weekend we are on an Amber warning. X

[@michaellindsay1093]

Plant blue berry bushes in the beds where the tree is

[@dilshadbeegom3833]

Please do regular video ❤

[@CampOutWest]

Aiming to do them weekly until April 🤞🏻 fingers crossed!

[@fionagrows1848]

It’s so lovely to see a vege harvest in January!

[@CampOutWest]

The best feeling 🥰

[@ramblejack]

Just to note that the veggies will store longer unwashed.

[@myrnamcmillan4755]

Love you two what a monumental achievement ❤

[@CampOutWest]

Can't believe we got the window move in 1 piece 🎉🎉🎉

[@patricktissington6748]

wonderful episode - showed the weather challenges in stark reality!

[@CampOutWest]

Cannot believe we had snow 😂

[@thomasburras]

It's amazing how much you have done for a 2 person team. I can't wait to see the rest of your build and what you do on your land. You are living my dream 😊

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Thomas! We are constantly pinching ourselves, it really doesn't feel real 🥰

[@joshfairweather97]

Glad to see the window went on the cabin without any issues! I thought for one moment the farmer wouldn't hear Jon shouting stop and take the wall down! Hope everything stays in place in the wind, my area is meant to get around 55 to 60mph gusts so our garden is gonna take a beating on top the flood I've just recovered from aha Also really excited to see the garden coming along nicely, those carrots look so cute aha almost like Baby Carrots you can get from the supermarket aha shows how resilient veggies are even in harsh cold and rain. Always a pleasure to watch your videos, I always find myself with the biggest smile on my face whenever I watch because you both tackle every challenge with one which gives me the confidence to the same. I hope you both know how much of a positive impact you've had on my mental health, I cannot wait to meet you both in the future 😊

[@CampOutWest]

So grateful to our neighbours who came to help 😊 hope your garden has recovered from the storm and flood now Josh?! It's still awful here but hoping it will be dry enough for us to get the last wall up tomorrow 🥳 The best feeling harvesting our first ever home grown veg. Already planning what to plant next! Literally was our dream when we bought than land, so it's such an amazing feeling! Hope you're having a good week 😊

[@joshfairweather97]

@@CampOutWest it's all dried up now yeah, we found the source of the leak and placed an aluminium board in front of the area where the water was coming in. We also found an overflow pipe that was leaking, so we attached a jubilee clip to it, and it's been fine :) Yeah I heard Isha was really bad near Wales and Ireland so hope everything is okay! I cannot wait to see what the cabin looks like with all the walls up! I'm helping my mum out with the garden this year, it's rewarding for me because it's something I planted and watching it grow is so rewarding! So happy your dreams are coming true, you both deserve all the happiness and joy the world can give ❤️

[@NailahRoberts]

I'm just in awe of the two of you 😁

[@CampOutWest]

you are too kind! 🥰

[@cosmickidd205]

You both moving that huge window gave me a scary feeling, one bump and it could have tipped over.well done.😅

[@martindaredare]

Excellent episode. It's lovely to see you enjoying your vegetable harvesting i bet those carrots taste gorgeous, great to see the end wall and window being put in position looking forward to the next episode, all the best Martin

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Martin! Such an amazing start to the year, getting to harvest some of our home grown veggies 🥰 excited to see what else we can grow!

[@kevinmartin3859]

Well done with the wall although the side wall rocked a bit nice job on moving the window see you next time 😊😊

[@johnshaw4140]

Well done folks c, looking good already

[@AbdulAkrami-fs6cv]

Amazing progress . I can’t wait till next episode. All the best.

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you! We are excited to show you what we get up to this week 🎉

[@bevmacca6622]

Fantastic progress , cracking job moving that huge window ! good luck with the driving lessons Emilie 😘

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Bev 🥰🥰🥰

[@shirleyohearn4982]

Great work you guys, you work so well together, great veggies, thank you for sharing 🇦🇺

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Shirley! So excited to make a nice curry with our Veggies! 🎉

[@petewarby7158]

One of my favourite few channelson KZbin. Absolutely brilliant, every week. I can't wait until you're taking paying guests!!!

[@patmurphy4564]

I was holding my breath when you were moving the big window and then when it was being lifted into the frame I think my heart missed a couple of beats. I really hope that the winds do not cause any more problems. Love watching the 2 of you and Maggie. Love from Australia ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Pat ❤❤❤ Thankfully the winds have finally died down now, so starting work on the last week today 🎉

[@neilfreemantle3392]

Cracking on guys, well done

[@tamzinmenadue4887]

You need to go get an old pair of ski pants from your local second hand shop for working in...nice and warm and much easier to move in .. Love what you're doing

[@BabaGhanoush69]

You could always leave the fir needles. It makes the soil more acidic which is perfect for blueberries. They are also a perrenial that can do well in UK climate.

[@janroberts1815]

You are making Great progress. Our weather here today has been horrendous! You wouldn't go out if you didn't have a dog! 😃😃

[@CampOutWest]

that is true haha Maggie gets us out in all weathers!

[@kdclothes]

I do enjoy your videos because you do handle stressful situation very well. It is getting so close. The walls are good. and the window looks amazing. I cannot wait for another video, Glad you are battoned down. We get winds in the village I live in Italy. really awful winds. so I know your worry

[@CampOutWest]

Jon is a lot better in stressful situations than me, I tend to of in overdrive but Jon stays nice and calm 🤣 I hope the weather has been ok for you 🥰

[@Wilsons_World]

Great progress guys despite the awful weather

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks both! So pleased we could get some progress done and another video out 😊

[@lindagordon3581]

Amazing progress!

[@bobfromtheband1]

Hi Emilie, It might be an idea to plant your Beetroot a little further apart and thin them out occasionally to allow them to swell. Happy New Year to you three and thank you for making us part of your family.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for the tip Bob, I will try that next time 😊❤ happy new year to you also 🎉

[@ps3845]

Hi guys that window is going to give you such a amazing view, not sure about a tv opposite it as the sun will shine straight on the screen , the veg looked great a bit like mine lol , i was biting my nails watching you trying to move the window with just the 2 of you but so glad your neighbour came to help, its realky taking shape now, the winds have been horrendous, but so glad your safe and well Big kiss for maggie xx

[@claytondavies9815]

A company called Rock Awnings sponsored a few car KZbinrs I follow, so it might be worth reaching out to them. PS love watching your progress, Great work!!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for the suggestion Clayton 😊

[@goyoucotube]

Great job on the wall going up. I loved watching you do that 🎉❤ Can’t wait till you have a warm dry spot to live ❤

[@CampOutWest]

We should have a better weather day tomorrow so fingers crossed we can get the last wall up 🎉

[@goyoucotube]

@@CampOutWest So exciting 💜

[@ClaireRoseTaylors]

Amazing work! Can’t wait to follow your journey! I do hope you survived the storm and there was no damage 👍

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Claire! We went to Jon's parents for the night to enjoy a hot and escape the storm in the caravan, about to head home now. Fingers crossed all is ok 🤞🏻

[@ClaireRoseTaylors]

@@CampOutWest got my fingers and toes crossed for you 🤞🤞🤞

[@beverleylowe3711]

Well done your a super couple

[@karennoble3795]

Isn’t it wonderful to harvest your own veggies! They are beautiful. Great job on your progress.

[@CampOutWest]

I never knew just how beautiful they would be 😊 definitely don't appreciate them as much why I get them from the supermarket compared to growing them ❤

[@jeankeith4615]

Great you got help

[@pjl83]

Another good one guys! When the big window wall wouldn’t sit in the floor it’s because some expending glue got stuck under it when you slid it back. Watch the replay! lol. Great to see another honest build video from you guys 💪💪

[@heidiwilson4824]

Oh I hope every thing holds up ok with the weather

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you! Everything is doing ok 😊 Hoping to have a better day tomorrow so we can get the last wall up 🥳

[@kimmyt1886]

Love watching your progress and can't wait for the nxt video

[@user-ih5gm2uc1i]

You inspired me to get a veggie pod to start my garden! Thank you ❤

[@CampOutWest]

oh that makes me so happy! which one did you go for?! ❤

[@user-ih5gm2uc1i]

@@CampOutWest Since it’s just me, I got the small one. You both are such a cute and hard working couple. Enjoy watching your videos.

[@chr15b]

Coming together nicely, great job both!

[@CampOutWest]

Cheers! Really feel like we are getting somewhere now :D

[@algorfamontebello]

Thanks for the update, thought I heard you raise your voice their Jon when lifting the window up 😗, great progress and lovely weather to battle in, keep going and keep warm. regards Steve

[@CampOutWest]

hahah he did slightly 😅

[@dianadunham6691]

You have made an amazing amount of progress considering the mess you had to clean up.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Diana, it's hard to believe what it used to look like and the sheer volume of rubbish we removed

[@RichardPlaice]

Looking good 👍

[@JD987abc]

You two have accomplished so much in less than two years. Every task you took on was difficult and would have challenged a much bigger group than just the two of you. But look how much you’ve done. Congratulations on your success. Before you know it you’ll be living in your new home that you built. Crack on. Joe.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Joe, that's really kind of you to say 🙌

[@witlof5492]

Beets and carrots - you've got the start of a borscht there!

[@christinespiers3947]

Wow, super progress. You will be in soon xx

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

Hopefully you make it through the weather all safe and sound , I really enjoyed the video , it's always great to see how your getting on , I have been watching since you first moved on to the land ,it's been a great journey to watch .

[@Georgiee.and.Dan.]

It’s going to look amazing when it’s finished, it’s coming together quickly now credit to you both for sticking at it 💪🏻 xx (Georgiee)

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Georgiee! Can't believe we are actually building it! ahhh!!

[@Georgiee.and.Dan.]

@@CampOutWest it’ll be completed before you know it now 😍 xx hope your both keeping well! I bet the views are going to be stunning! Xx

[@martintillman4205]

We have followed you working so hard and achieving so much with help of your family, friends and neighbours as we have done over the years on our house, extension, yoga cabin, garden etc. I would not buy another gazebo but instead build a temp workshop with a few sheets of OSB or plywood. Its more secure and sheets of either can be used for all sorts of things in the future. I seal mine with Barrattine clear wood preserver for longevity. Keep going 🥵 Martin and Haze

[@CampOutWest]

Martin & Haze, thanks so much for supporting us along the way 🧡 thanks for the suggestion on a temp workshop - we would love to get another shipping container if I'm honest but they are a bit of a nightmare to move around easily

[@karentaylor699]

Fab veg. Doesn't matter what shape your carrots are, you chop them up to eat them anyway. Remember you can eat the carrot tops and the beetroot leaves too. Hope the winds don't blow all your hard work away 🙏.🤞.

[@CampOutWest]

I had no idea you could eat carrots tops! Thanks for the tip 😊

[@karentaylor699]

Yes. Google carrot top pesto. @@CampOutWest

[@Nyctophora]

I love seeing the place come together! It's not a quick solution, but perhaps in the future you could put in some shelter belt trees from native species. There's a permaculture channel called "Cairn Of Dunn Croft Permaculture" who are building up in Scotland with a lot of similar principles to you, I think, and they have some good videos on this, better than I can explain here :) They also plant crop trees like hazels for coppice wood and of course nuts!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for sharing that! We will check out Cairn Of Dunn Croft Permaculture 😊 Jon really wants to plant some more native trees so that's a great idea! Thank you

[@col2560]

Congratulations on 137k subs 👍😊

[@clickswiipemarketing7518]

Blimey that was much to heavy for you! Need to get ropes to help you please don’t hurt yourselves! Watch out for the storm that’s coming xx

[@thedude669]

Galatent gazebos are bomb proof. Commercial grade & built to last, used mine as a pit space for karting.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks, we will give them a google :)

[@Michael-m4y]

great progress you are making well done

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you 😊 can't believe how close we are for putting up the last wall 🎉

[@iu.5146]

If I were you, I would take out the Fir trees. They have shallow roots and create a big mess with their needles. Having them so close to the house and garden is scary, especially since you have strong winds. Our neighbor just had a fir crash into his house in the last storm. Could you also plant a wind barrier around your house, once budget allows for it? Maybe a thick hedge. If you can afford another shipping container, that may be a dry and weather resisting work shop. You could clad it in a material of your liking and incorporate it into your landscape, once your house is built.

[@stevecompton7197]

Looking great well done on all your hard work

[@CampOutWest]

Cheers for the support Steve 🎉

[@shannonlynne1558]

80 mph winds? That’s like a cat 1 hurricane. 😮 Hope all went well.

[@Dannyp8038]

Congratulations on your first driving lesson 👏. Great to see your first crop, just don’t it all at once…

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Danny! So glad I went for it and got them booked 🥰

[@andreamalik2961]

Great video guys, the veggies look delicious!

[@CampOutWest]

Going to cook a nice veggie curry with them 🥰

[@jayneshorter5418]

Hi wow done growing the veg house comin on keep up the good work love your veg beds looks lovley ❤

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Jayne! It's always been our dream to grow our own veggies so it's just the best feeling!

[@garrystacey7018]

Great video thank for sharing keep up the great work both.looking forward to the next video 👍

[@justsomeone89]

I hope you noticed the glue under the beam before securing it down? Thats why it did not touch the floor.

[@CampOutWest]

We did :) good spot! Thanks

[@stacysconce5480]

L❤ve watching you both your husband I noticed your husband is a lefty Stay safe! Watching from Oklahoma

[@gerryryan1372]

Ye are doing amazing xx