Homeless in RVs is about to get worse! See why RV Parks are closing - More RVs on your street soon!

[@RVingWithJoe]

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[@robgoffroad]

I am a fulltime RVer. I do not need an RV park. I can live comfortably on public land and do so without trashing it or making a mess or anything else. It's not that hard.

[@jimlewies8768]

My trailer has no bedbugs, rats, nor mold. To my simple little mind, that makes it a much better option than handing over $2400 per month to a slumlord. Now it's true that I have no heat, water, nor electricity, but neither did my last apartment.

[@roykieken9431]

Sadly, these so called 'homeless' are ruining that, and soon we will see stronger restrictions on public lands as well. The cost of cleaning up after idiots is high, and budgets often cut to the bone are unable to constantly clean up after these people. I don't think any of us want to camp out in a garbage dump.

[@robgoffroad]

@@roykieken9431 And the budgets are cut to give more money to illegals.

[@loisaustin6200]

Just better hope and pray that the government doesn't find some way to start closing or prohibiting staying at public land sites too. They are doing everything to destroy lives every which way you look.

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

@@roykieken9431 During Covid the BLM shut DOWN so called distance camping. it's already happened. Then outfits like CalTrans with their always new leased trucks and not filling in the same pothole I hit in 1969 and hit again in 2015 spends six milliion on a cleanup of a camp they let go out of control., no where near anywhere. All need a PLAN.

[@cherylmeri5143]

Living in an RV is not homeless. Home does not have to be bricks and sticks. From Webster's 1828 Dictionary: Home: A dwelling house; a house OR PLACE in which on resides. Oxford Dictionary 2024: the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household. I'd say an RV is a nice place to reside. 🙂 Especially when their "front yard" is a national forest!

[@MrEroshan]

I prefer the term "houseless", home is where the heart is.

[@theunaccompaniedsenior]

Tell that to the RCMPigs who threaten me almost every night. You're just another ignorant homedwelling l*ser.

[@craigbrowning9448]

@@cherylmeri5143 Sing the major problem is that the people that make the laws are not of the same (lower) social status is those that have to obey the laws. If the process of law making was more Community Based rather than being enforced by one's Betters, it would probably improve things.

[@cherylmeri5143]

@@craigbrowning9448 Makes me feel a bit better to know that those "betters" can be right down here with the rest of us one day too..

[@oldmanrock7542]

We have friends that live on a nice yacht. They are considered homeless. It's worth more than most homes.

[@josephalberta1145]

As long as companies like Black Rock are allowed to buy up over half of. new homes, housing prices wont come down. Property taxes are too high. The people who are saying own nothing and be happy have pretty nice houses. Lets start by taking their homes and see if things change.

[@cjhoward409]

My parents always taught me to work hard, live below your means, don’t get on drugs or alcohol. Pretty simple. I have no debt including no mortgage but the road to that wasn’t easy. Never took a hand out and at times worked 3 jobs to stay ahead. So many people are lazy and don’t want to work. Just sucking the life out of the tax payers who pay into the government taxes that then get disbursed to those that don’t want to work. If someone isn’t truly disabled, then they need to get a job !

[@josephalberta1145]

@@cjhoward409 Those values are often lost but its getting harder and harder for anyone to make it. I would hate to think how life would be now if I had car payments and house payments.

[@nwc3270]

So we allow black rock to use our money to invest in something that is hurting us, that makes sense

[@petewebber8671]

What are your solutions? This is a new problem that has blown up in this century.

[@josephalberta1145]

@@petewebber8671 There are legislators who can control this but we are developing a new system of oligarchy in the west in which the rich pay no taxes while the average person is struggling to keep their family alive. This is not an inevitable problem but rather by design.

[@soslow4109]

My girlfriend an I live in our rv 24 7, and we love it. It's sad that our USA government calls us homeless. We are in our 70's and we just want to be able to live out our lives.

[@johnhanson4795]

Thats awesome and it should be.. free country right?

[@laopang91362]

Use a RV park

[@heaven-is-real]

you are not homeless your rv is your home

[@Dustandfuzz]

@@laopang91362 As long as they aren’t parked in someone’s driveway or a privately owned parking lot they should be able to park where they want. Just don’t leave garbage on the ground. Saw that and was disgusted by it. If Walmart is good enough to allow overnight parking, be good enough to clean up. Heck, clean up after yourself wherever you park. Don’t be a slob! I stay one night at each place I park and leave absolutely nothing behind and do not camp outside my car. Any public land you should be able to spend the night at least since they do want people driving while sleep deprived and risk them falling asleep at the wheel.

[@Dustandfuzz]

*don’t want people driving while sleep deprived

[@williammolley6684]

I’ve lived in my 30 ft fifth wheel for almost 4 years. The government say it’s not a real home… YES IT IS … my place is a 1 bedroom apartment. I don’t pull it around. I rent the property I’m on. My trailer is completely skirted and I have a heat pump on board and what I did to help keep it warm is I insulated it with the 1/2 inch R3 insulation inside completely and in all the cupboards. My place is as very warm to live in. I luv living in my tiny house with all the amenities I could ask for..,. I would never want to live in an apartment or elsewhere

[@AllenNix-iz6ev]

That's the way I'm living now .... And I'm more comfortable in my rv than I would be in a house....

[@SouthernMan6865]

Right on...I'm doin the same...livin a great life too

[@AllenNix-iz6ev]

@@williammolley6684 same here in Biloxi Mississippi ...

[@SuperSushidog]

My wife and I are retired and living off a meager SS income in a 25yr old motorhome, but we don't consider ourselves homeless. We are however property tax less. When the local government raised our Louisiana property taxes 1,000%, we lost our family home. There're not many people that can afford an onerous 1000% property tax increase. Remember the WEF's stated goal, "You will own nothing and be happy." Well, they got 1/2 of it right. I used to stay in the desert for the winter near Quartzite, AZ. They used to let you camp in the desert all winter for $180, which was a pretty good deal. Next year the BLM wants to raise it to $600! Many won't be able to afford the increase and will go elsewhere, perhaps clogging up city streets, reducing property values. I hope the people whose houses we are forced to park in front of complain to the BLM, so maybe they will relent. We all realize that things go up, but if they went from $180 to a more reasonable $200 no one would complain. Then they could go up a little more the following year, but a 333% increase in poor people's housing cost all at once is unconscionable.

[@JCknows]

@@SuperSushidog wait till they come and get you with a luxury tax, like the people in Virginia

[@valkyrie1066]

Our home had a similar increase in taxes; so we lost it. People can't just "accept" a doubling in their mortgage....or someone deciding they want the buildings so they can be redone and sold to the rich. which is exactly hat they did. the local government was into real estate; so they decided together; doubled the property taxes.....and "cleared out" the neighborhood. Having some problems selling those expensive newly remodeled houses in that neighborhood? Hmmmm. That's problem, alright. YOUR problem

[@JCknows]

@@valkyrie1066 it's not just the taxes that get you with, Bill increase,s on your utilities, or will force upgrades on your septics, it was the septic for us which we had no vote on it ,and there was no problem, s with the 2 year old septic system 😮‍💨two new septic tanks, and then they went to city sewer and water, all forced on us, costing into 10000 of dollars, now you have an area full of bankruptcy, so the banks take the homes, and there you have it, land grab 😮‍💨 mine was a 15 years old 3000 square foot ranch home home, valued at over $150,000, stolen from me because of a $37,000 loan, a house that I built, I am now handicap and 66 years old 😮‍💨 and I can't start over again, so I 🙏💕🫂

[@roykieken9431]

And that is another reason not to consider these parasites as 'homeless. Their issue is mental health, drugs, and poor life decisions, not as many decent people, forced out of affordable housing by greed.

[@cjhoward409]

We were living in a decent suburban neighborhood near Chicago. 60% of our mortgage payment went to property taxes. The last year we were there my husband and I decided that we couldn’t do that anymore. All we did was WORK. 60-70 hours a week, both of us. It was horrible. We sold our home. Bought a small class C motorhome and traveled for a year figuring out our next move. We moved to a cheaper state and bought 5 acres. The property taxes are so much cheaper and we’ve been building our own home one paycheck at a time. It’s been wonderful

[@Buck_Jones1909]

If the government can provide affordable subsidized dwellings, they should allow subsidized RV parks!

[@theunaccompaniedsenior]

There's already lots of available free parking on public streets. Instead, taxpayers seem content to have their cash spent on police to come around at 2am and wake up folks to tell them to move. What pigs really need to do is arrest those callers for abuse of police resources, and have them referred to psychiatric professionals for a mental health assessment.

[@FluxNomad678]

I'm curious if maybe those parks do exist. But yet the owners might still be getting bought out by big corporations. I can't concieve of what the motivations are except an insane pursuit of monopoly or if owning these assets bumps up their stock price.

[@gwoo4207]

Good idea

[@baranjan4172]

and kick out the ones that make a mess of the place. keep the good tenants.

[@nobodynothing9950]

The go to answer... burden the taxpayer even more.

[@Mr.Wonderfull]

Housing prices do not need to be pushed up so high. It is greed. Greed is the problem today

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

It's free money: laundered money, stolen money, money borrowed at 1% by New York corporations, old money, and imported money. It's distorted almost everything.

[@Mr.Wonderfull]

@@DwightStJohn-t7y yes, I agree

[@angelicatorres8108]

Is politics we need to pay for their Agendas

[@Jerry-up8bk]

Political Greed , Blame the GOP ! I voted for V.P Harris and Waltz !

[@truelies3690]

Greed has always existed in USA TITANIC. But greed was tamed and didn't cross the line many decades ago, mainly from 1940's to 1990's. Since then greed was accepted as good. It's gotten worse since then by the decade. Today all bets are off and the skys the limit. A free for all with no line at all. This country is going the way of the Roman empire Ottoman empire Egyptian empire Greek empire etc... all destroyed by GREED.

[@tamsjourney65.]

I live in my van ! I converted into a tiny home ! Rvs & vans are just as much a home as the traditional sticks & bricks

[@caravanstuff2827]

The great thing about living in a RV is if you don't like the neighbors or get sick of the view..just hook up and move on to somewhere you'll like better..the gypsy life is very exciting!!!.❤️🇺🇲

[@user-se5ef5pl3o]

Rvs are too big a van is better but you must not park in residential areas.

[@joycepino5346]

​@user-se5ef5pl3In San Jose you can't camp out in neighborhoods with an RV. It's law.

[@mlisaj1111]

Well, there is a huge difference between living in a nice van by choice, and living in a duct-taped together busted 1983 RV just because you can’t afford an apartment. If you have a nice rig, doesn’t have to be fancy, and choose that to save money…no issue. But others do it out of sheer poverty.

[@flanagamer]

I plan to save up for a nice Mercedes Benz van 🚐 and just live outta that. Don’t even wanna buy a house. What’s the point?

[@cuernavacadave]

Looking at some of these sites with all the trash and filth around would make most people want them gone! Being homeless is no disgrace, but, if people kept their sites neat and tidy, perhaps then people would cut them a bit of slack. If you’re not working, there is no reason why you can’t be out tidying up your space. Why leave it until it’s such a disgrace that authorities have no other option but to move in and clean the place out. A few ruin it for many!

[@Sonia-cs2vw]

The people who live in the trailer parks near my home are VERY clean, and quiet. I NEVER even see them. I pray everyone finds AFFORDABLE CLEAN HOUSING.

[@cecilsabourin9462]

And why not , they,re just everday people like those in any neibourhood , but for greedy local or state or fed. gov. have engineered their loss of property ,forcing them to seek another more affordable residence via something with wheels .God bless and protect them ,everyone .

[@dougfreeman7641]

I have lived in a r v since 2007 the last 15 years I have been off grid in the forest and will probably never get back to a normal life fortunately I like it fine

[@lrobie123]

true offgrid is not using the internet

[@pegsol]

So you are the off grid police. ​@@lrobie123

[@AllenNix-iz6ev]

​@@lrobie123it is when it's wireless ....

[@Wanderingsomewhere145]

Fulltimers since 2011. Who wants to be a “normy”?

[@klauskonrad3627]

In germany is the same problem. Many people here cannot afford an apartment. There are only a few campsites where it is possible to obtain official registration. Instead of supporting this, it is increasingly being abolished. The municipalities and the government do not seem to see the problem or care. It is a real shame.

[@Shredtires]

Yes we are all being controlled by the UN. Its all in the Bible unfortunately it's happening. Sucks

[@philliphall5198]

It’s all about taxes for the government folks 😮

[@cletusvandamme6262]

I don't think Angela Merkel's policy of mass migration from the Middle East did Germany any favors either.

[@papa54321]

Your gov also accepted 1 million migrants who some of them raped blondes .. had they fixed that?

[@papa54321]

​@@philliphall5198its about getting rid of poors

[@dansteel9873]

I really like how you simply point out that there's a problem and that people should work together to resolve it. You have a heart made of gold.bravo Joe

[@earndoggy]

I reckon something that might help people in these situations is to take care of the area they're in and not fill it with trash, feces and needles.

[@billredding2000]

True, did you see the POS/trash "RV Owner" who threw garbage out the back window (4:03 mark) while the reporter was standing there doing his story? Just because you're poor is NO excuse to be a no-account bum. Manners, class and consideration of others doesn't cost anything, so there's NO excuse for being a POS because you're low income. -- BR

[@JCknows]

@@earndoggy and I found out that the biggest trashers are the locals

[@margaretlemmon1143]

You're advice coming from the comfort of your home with all the conveniences you need to keep clean and warm is absolutely useless.

[@earndoggy]

@@margaretlemmon1143 I grew up in India without electricity, flush toilets or running water and we kept everything spotless so keep your ill informed condescending remarks to yourself.

[@earndoggy]

@@billredding2000 yep, I grew up dirt poor, we had no electricity, running water or flush toilets, we had an outhouse and even that was kept spotless. I should know, LOL I was the youngest and I was the one who had to keep it clean! We had animals and we even cleaned their pens twice a day. The chickens were the worst LOL

[@billredding2000]

It's too bad the residents can't (collectively) afford to buy the park and run it themselves. -- BR

[@JCknows]

@@billredding2000 when the time comes we be thinking of it down here in Alabama

[@roykieken9431]

Sadly, within weeks it would be a large landfill site. If they were mentally capable of running an RV park, they would be in the situation they are in. We need to stop lumping mentally ill drug addicts as 'homeless' and call them for what they are, vagrants.

[@billredding2000]

@@carefreehighway Maybe...but the OWNER of the park can choose to sell it to the residents, if they offer a fair price. Meaning, the owner doesn't have to sell to equity firms/speculators. -- BR

[@billredding2000]

@@JCknows If the housing market continues to remain high -- artificially-inflated/over-valued/over-priced homes AND the currently high (for me!) mortgage interest rates remain steady (or increase!) -- even what I USED to think was outrageously priced item -- a $200-300K RV -- may be the CHEAPEST way to go re: a place to live compared to the average new home price in America today. Of course, I'd have to get rid of 99% of my stuff to go "minimalist" and live lightly in said RV...but that's a bonus "side effect" I'll readily accept. -- BR

[@billredding2000]

@@carefreehighway "most residents probably wouldn’t be interested." Sad: They'd have an opportunity to take control of things for a change, something they haven't had before. Chart their own future, if you will as THEY see fit, not a Landlord. ...but I was only making a suggestion, it's on them if they don't care. BTW, wish I had a van -- can't sleep crunched up in my truck! ;-) -- BR

[@jackson32]

These policies of persecuting people living in their vehicles is completely wrong headed. The economy is so bad that many people are being forced out of their homes and apartments and have to live somewhere else. Then it is either live in a tent, not really doable in cold climates, or either live in your vehicle or be homeless out on the streets. The government does not really provide enough shelters. Going after people who live in their vehicles or on public property is despicable. They have nowhere else to go. This should be a national scandal. The same governments that created very hard economic times that caused people to have to live in their vehicles or tents now wants to cover up the symptoms of their crazy policies and persecute the poorest people in society.

[@AnthonyIlie-tp3ro]

Couldn't have said it better myself thank you

[@theashpilez]

Murka iz a FRAUD

[@tonyl1483]

How is someone supposed to live on $800 a month? Rent, utilities, food, toiletries, laundry! An rv provides a roof, safety & warmth, why incriminate these people? These people are one step above sleeping literally on the street, where’s the compassion? I’m about to lose my home due to higher property taxes & insurance, what am I supposed to do? I’m seriously thinking of an rv! It’s my only choice at this point!

[@sooperhuman]

Starve the beast. Fight back against greedy corporations and government. Buy land in Texas or New Mexico that is unrestricted and just a few miles away from City limits. There's land everywhere at approximately $6k an acre. I pay $200 in property taxes for 5 acres.

[@EugeneKelly-gc4ki]

Maga is the large porker.a parasite

[@sallyprzybil2404]

There are basically 3 groups of homeless..First, the elderly. The elderly are the largest and fastest growing segment of the homeless. Second, young families, this group has grown since the pandemic and they are primarily single moms with kids. Third is the group we typically think as homeless the alcoholics and drug users. To combat homelessness they need to have programs to assist each group separately as each group has individual needs .

[@rh-bd6wv]

Assist the elderly that had a lifetime to prepare for being old. Assist single moms that boldly declare motherhood is their Choice. And drug addicts trading shelter for a high. Let the programs begin.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

@@rh-bd6wv You have a very crude view of people. We end up paying for them one way or another….would you rather help them become functioning members of society that then pay their own way and pay taxes…..or like you’re proposing keep them totally dependent on all of the rest of us paying their way completely by keeping them homeless…….Each homeless person has individual circumstances as to why and how they got that way your generalized assumption is without merit……but it seems you want to keep the homeless dependent on you and your taxes forever!

[@rh-bd6wv]

@sallyprzybil2404 your assumptions are without merit. I have spent years and a fortune caring for the elderly and the homeless. I have learned a few things about the chronically needy. Oh, I am still spending my time and fortune on those communities, but my eyes have been opened.

[@caravanstuff2827]

Well said..first priority has to be old folks as they've payed tax all their working lives and have raised the next generation of taxpayers!!!.💔🙏🇺🇲

[@sallyprzybil2404]

@ It breaks my heart seeing older folks living in their cars or a tiny RV after working so hard all their lives! The other group that I get upset for is young mothers with kids…saw a video of a young woman living in her car with 2 kids..one in a stroller and the other about 2… she had no one to watch the kids when she went for a job interview so she brought them with her….things did not go well in the interview….what kind of life is that growing up living in a car? They will grow up never knowing how to live in a home…this is the start of multigenerational homelessness….which is not a good thing at all!

[@kurkgarro2341]

Homelessness doesn’t give you the right to trash stuff

[@Marigold-m2]

Homelessness also doesn't give you the right to not work because you don't want to pay taxes or to have 2 or 3 big dogs or 5 cats, that you can't afford, living with you. Having a mental health issue like anxiety, depression or adhd also doesn't give you the right to not attempt to work to the best of your ability. Many of those with an extra Chromosome 21 manage to work & lead lives with purpose.

[@sjordan7085]

Exactly!

[@theunaccompaniedsenior]

Having a home doesn't give anyone the right to tell homeless folks how to live.

[@cjhoward409]

@@theunaccompaniedsenior Yes we can our tax money that we earn goes to people who get government assistance. So many don’t need to be on government assistance. They can work. I know a few like this. Lazy bums ! Druggies, alcoholics, just would rather be at a poverty level and get money from us hard working folks than to be a good working citizen. Not saying all homeless. But many

[@kibblenbits]

@@theunaccompaniedsenior Yes it does, when homeless invade residential areas, then park and live on curbs in derelict vehicles in front of a person's home, bringing trash, filth, noise, drugs and crime with them. The homeless could care less about how the way they live impacts anyone else, so why should anyone care about them?

[@roberthepburn-gr4fq]

I was born and raised in the carnival business 5 generations and I spent most of my childhood in a RV

[@Shell2014]

You and your family were taking care of business and working.. not like what is happening with the homeless rv’ers of today.. big difference

[@roberthepburn-gr4fq]

@@Shell2014 I think that until something is done to fix the problem people will try to have a place to sleep and live there is a lot of drug use but there is also a lot of people who have no other options and it's not right to make someone a criminal for being homeless

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

Same with the pipeline: pulled out of norther Alberta to the next job, Tulsa, and knew 1/3 of the kids already!!! Let's roll.

[@JGDD7190]

​@@Shell2014not everyone living in an RV is "homeless" in the sense that you use it. I moved into a 5th wheel for the freedom and adventure it offers. To say we are "homeless" is not at all accurate, we are just choosing a different way of life.

[@gregabrams5792]

​@@DwightStJohn-t7ynice. I live in tulsa as well. I am a plumber by trade and have been strongly considering the lifestyle of living in an rv. Do you have a channel on this? Or do you have any times for choosing an rv?

[@BemaBiz]

“They” don’t want ANYONE living outside of dependency. They want to control everything-everyone -anytime-anywhere. If they can’t shut it off, you can’t have it. Yes, that’s their goal and they aren’t being coy about it.

[@SI-lg2vp]

As a long term RV Park owner I work hard to keep the park nice and safe. We operate under the rule, no pay, no stay. If you cannot pay your bill, you will be evicted. When the park cannot make a profit, then the property will be developed into apartment buildings. We try to educate all the tenants of this key point. We are not the Walmart of RV Parks and we are not the highest of rent. There is a limited amount of RV spaces in my area, and city planners refuse to add any new RV Parks. If you leave my park then most likely you are living on the street.

[@katydid2877]

The few often ruin it for the many.

[@kevinnoway2091]

Shows it's all about the money the evil part of it lol

[@leonlovelife2109]

Hotel and healthcare for illegal immigration but its illegal for america to live in RVs.😢

[@peggyeaster5272]

Immigrants built this country Unless your pure Native American your an immigrant Stop pointing your finger at people seeking a better life There is plenty of money in this country Just look at all the dark money thrown at the Orange Turd How many RV parks could have been built Several hundred I believe

[@aliekatsmom]

Thank you HARRIS/ BIDEN

[@cecilsabourin9462]

Yup , the old 'dumpster' will fix that ,he,ll put,m all in cages ,send,um back in train box cars . Hotel and health care ,come on ,is the repubs filling u with this crap ? He never came close to matching the dems for turning back identified undesirables . Course you,s Never ,hear that on fox. Hang onto your hats ,it,s gunna get REAL windy come January .

[@mikeholness3860]

@@aliekatsmomyup

[@alexcarter8807]

I'm in San Jose California. The RV dwellers amass huge piles of junk, junk cars and motorcycles, have uncontrolled dogs, dump their urine and feces on the street or even in long streaks stinking up the whole area, as they drive. They fight, and occasionally set each others' RVs on fire. They are not good neighbors.

[@Stanpianoman-zs7gy]

I would never hang out with them because I have OCD. I need things super clean. Actually I travel alone and don't even know any other rvers. I never leave trash or any trace that I've been anywhere.

[@guyfrom8659]

That sounds like drugs !! Do away with the drugs and dealers and you will find that most of those people will find a new place to hangout.

[@BlueAvians]

Born and raised in SJ, it's a democratic sanctuary city created by the dems. In past 4 years my hometown has turned into a shit hole with increased crime, drugs, filth public nuisance, mentally ill, and mass noise pollution.

[@swankie_wheels]

You are generalizing!

[@BlueAvians]

@@swankie_wheels no, he is not generalizing. I live in downtown SJ and born and raised there. He's not lying - it's a cesspool.

[@kurtjensen7264]

The problem is a two-sided coin. On one side, you have people who just wanna live. On the other side, you have people who are taking advantage of it and making a nuance of themselves. One bad apple spoils the whole bunch.

[@edwinguzman4904]

Homeless folks are forced to move along, if you buy a piece of land, you have to follow code , so what are homeless and low income folks supposed to go ? Pretty soon the government will approve the termination of the folks that have nowhere to go. Today's problem is that all of the government agencies believe they are in charge rather than the work for the people. Untill folks start to gather together and dispute these rules and respect the people, we can expect to be trampled over

[@chuckpotter1209]

People need to be responsible and plan ahead. Living day-to-day is never the answer.

[@ThePrairieChronicles]

The government _already approved_ "the termination of the folks that have nowhere to go". It's called MAID, and is pushed extremely hard on people who don't have addictions or mental health; people who are widows, divorced, seniors, disabled, waiting for hip or knee replacement surgery, waiting for cancer surgery / treatment, in debt, poor, homeless, and more. In Alberta, canada every government worker and "helping" agency pushes MAID. Even pastors, entire denominations, physical therapists, nurses, nurse practitioners, doctors, pharmacists, housing groups push MAID hard. The crime minister has said publicly if poor people don't like their life, "die". Especially since 20 20, a lot of people have found themselves without rental or renewed mortgage, without a job, with dead family members, friends, family friends, and we have no options other than freeze to death outside or in our car, or MAID. We are the carbon the scavs (scavengers) want to reduce. Carbon based life forms. * They're not "elites", and predators go after worthy prey, not after the vulnerable, weak, helpless, old, young.

[@sooperhuman]

There's a lot of affordable land in Texas where there's no restrictions. I own ten acres only ten miles away from the city. You can dry camp but many people are getting creative with solar panels and water wells, propane tanks and generators. You can buy an acre for $6k here. Come on down and bring more campers with you. The only way to fight billionaire investors and greedy government is to live on unrestricted land outside the city limits.

[@edwinguzman4904]

@@sooperhuman About the same in parts of New Mexico. Unrestricted land is cheap. An acre starting at 2,000.

[@amaliacoria3063]

@@chuckpotter1209 Ya ok Mr. knowitall, please tell us, how do seniors being ousted with high rent prices and high grocery prices supposed to be responsible and plan ahead when they are of retired age and have done their duty in society? Waiting on a good explanation, maybe I can present it to gatherings of homeless seniors.

[@rrain3375]

Canada is very fair about assisting people in crisis. Back in 1986 I personally was in a situation with three children that needed help. My family helped greatly with beds and housewares. I was able to obtain an apartment within a month. Not by any means it is as easy as that for most people. But, since then I have with a group of friends have helped many women and kids to start new lives. We have all started with a camper even in winter. I am now 75yo I help with financial assistance and groceries as needed. Not so much on the ground start-up anymore.

[@Thewhippedhippie]

Napkin notes: Rv parks are popular for some because you’re paying the lowest rent possible. You choose the amenities. Self sustainable and cost effective while in comfort. Society is 300 million. A certain percentage is nomadic. Their society should be respected. They love visual changes in the daily life.

[@Chris_Yoo__AsTheYooFlies]

I have always wondered if they could turn abandoned shopping malls into Homeless shelters and places for RV parks. Of course it would take tons of money, and it would have to be run my someone, but I say put the homeless to work running and operating these subsidized former shopping mall shelters, perhaps referring to them as Shelter & RV Malls or Plazas. Nothing worth doing is easy or cheap. I would support this but I do agree, it cannot turn into a dump. The people living there would have to self police their property and keep it clean, etc. I realize this may be crazy to some, but he asked for idea about what can be done and I've always thought that those great big empty shopping malls and plazas should be repurposed.

[@deano6178]

Only one zive seen offer a solution. U r a rareity.😊

[@MRAVEDON]

Super sad situation all around…many countries, cities and states. Good piece you’ve put together here. I wasn’t sure which way this would go, but was pleasantly surprised. We all wish that there comes a solution which works for all concerned. Thanks Joe

[@JCknows]

@@MRAVEDON let's all just get electric vans and live in at the charging stations 😂🤣💕🫂

[@MRAVEDON]

@@JCknows hmmmmm🤔….never thought of that but you just might have a good point there!!!😂😂🤣. With a few amenities at the charging stations, It’d be like an Rv park! 👍🏽❤️🚐

[@randomstuffwithnofluff7472]

The homeless and campers that trash and pollute the urban areas that they are staying at pretty much ruined it for everybody. Even a legitimate RVer traveling through the country for sightseeng can't park and rest without being lumped in with all the RVer's that trash the area.

[@jimandsunshinethesherwoods8827]

@@randomstuffwithnofluff7472 "LEGITIMATE" RVer! What an obnoxious, over privileged, trashy comment! Your RV is SO much nicer than ours, it makes YOU a better person! OBVIOUS HOGWASH! WELCOME TO AMERICA!

[@papa54321]

Cities could creates areas for rvers

[@Urapunk]

Hey Joe, it's Chris, the dude with the lil StarCraft. This is exactly why I am going on the road, ive even been ran out of a family members driveway because just parking there was considered a city code violation.

[@JCknows]

@@Urapunk got nailed with that one in my own drive, at least they tried, wait till they put everyone in a 6 5 6 cubicle you will own nothing and you will be happy, and they will be happier because they own everything

[@Urapunk]

@@JCknows they want to own us as well

[@roykieken9431]

One thing I've noticed with homeless in general, and in these videos, which no one seems to want to address, is the lack of respect for public property, and the hoarding that seems endemic in the homeless community. Anywhere they camp out is soon overrun with garbage, junk, and hazardous living conditions. I think retailers like Walmart, who have started banning overnight parking even for legitimate travellers, have been more than tolerant of extended stay RV's to a point, but these homeless encampments should not be confused with the responsible RV owner seeking a safe place to park overnight, or at most a day or two. Unfortunately these irresponsible individuals camping on public, and private property with no regard for others, will soon make it impossible to camp overnight for all of us. They simply give us a bad name. While some of these homeless individuals are responsible, the sad fact is most are not capable of taking control of their own lives, never mind keeping their encampments in some state of safety and cleanliness. I am seriously considering getting out of the RV community, as these individuals are ruining it for everyone with their behavior. These people are not RV'rs, simply using decrepit, non-functional, and unsafe RV's as shelter. While property owners have been more than accommodating with RV's one can understand why they are closing off access due to the piles of garbage and large groups occupying their property for extended periods of time, using Walmart as an example, the free overnight hosting was intended for RV's travelling, not as a permanent trailer park.

[@cletusvandamme6262]

You've clearly articulated my feeling exactly. I was in Flagstaff, Arizona 2 years ago and ate dinner at the Cracker Barrel each evening. I would count up to THIRTY RVs there each time. How much more of this do you think Cracker Barrel, in all its generosity, is going to tolerate? Yes, we ALL pay, and overnighting at Cracker Barrel will soon be a thing of the past.

[@chrisbuckley2058]

Is it the people that make a mess to blame or not enough street cleaners? It's a classic what came first the chicken or the egg.

[@leegrass6954]

It should be noted that RVs parked along the curb and never moved usually don’t work and have been donated to somebody who is homeless just so they’re not sleeping on the ground. There’s a big difference between people who choose to lead a nomadic life and those who are homeless because they have nowhere to go and no money. All people that live in an RV or travel in an RV should not be clumped into the same Category as homeless. Homeless laws should not apply to the nomadic life whether people travel on weekends or full time.

[@swankie_wheels]

You are 100% correct. In 15 years of being houseless, I have never left a spec of trust anywhere, have kayaked all 50 states, and got recruited to be in a movie about nomads, which also included nomad friends I had known for 15 years. Most of us are educated, clean, keep clean campsites, help others and clean up trash left by others. I resent being lumped in with the trashy dirty folk, which is all some people see. And when I began my only income was $900 a month Social Security! And I do no, drugs, smoke or alcohol.

[@JanetLeininger]

Thanks for sharing this important information

[@NMTrue]

....love your balanced approach.... interesting topic....I am going to look around my state, New Mexico, and see if this trend is happening...thanks

[@gideonporter537]

I am 60 and soon think I can buy a decent RV (a van or boxtruck). The lifestyle, freedom to travel, experience and visit different places, and affordability really appeal to me. I will be houseless but not homeless. I will contribute to local economies by buying needs and services as required. I will be fully self-contained, so I will leave only footprints and take only memories (and probably a ton of pictures and video lol). I will save a ton of money. Society is changing. People cannot even afford rent now, let alone a mortgage and other homeownership costs. But it feels like the money-people, backed by local and other authorities, want to force people to conform - and live like factory chickens in cages-disguised-as-residences. Or perhaps rats in a literal maze, racing who-knows-where? And for who-knows-what?

[@swankie_wheels]

Go for you! Go for it.

[@ogremgtow990]

One thing that would help is stop bringing 5 million Illegal Immigrants in every year.

[@armadilllo]

and yep, one political party is responsible for that.

[@ogremgtow990]

@@armadilllo Democrats.

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Those RVing immigrants!

[@DEADLIESTMAN1]

@@ogremgtow990 democRATS !!

[@DEADLIESTMAN1]

almost 20 million since Bidumb stole the White House.

[@doriskrieger9263]

I love RV living. Its fun. Just me and my dog. I do own a home paid for but in my RV I get to travel around and meet new people. I just love it!!

[@margaretlemmon1143]

"Just because a place feels comfortable and safe doesn't mean it's good for me". More people need to realize that

[@edstraight846]

Who are YOU to decide that? nobody

[@ralphnorris-vk8ff]

I worked in the RV industry in the 70s and have mixed feelings about RVs. I feel that camping should be a right! But on the end of this, driving an RV needs to be better controlled. I'm retired and restore antique farm tractors. I gave up my CDL license in 2008 because I couldn't pass the medical anymore. Now if I buy a larger tractor, I have to pay somebody else to haul it because I don't have a CDL! But an 80 year old that has never driven anything bigger than a half ton pickup can buy a 40ft RV and hook up to a 35ft boat and is required to take any kind training or testing! I think this needs to change!

[@talanbrown6941]

I live in my 34' class A RV. 1985 model. I've lived in it for 2 years now and park it on BLM land or national forest. I leave the place nicer than I found it. Never leave trash. And always happy to meet my new neighbors when I move to a new location. I'm 56, so still in my working years. So, plenty of time to continue building my savings plan to upgrade to a later model RV with more modern amenities. And this will be my lifestyle into retirement and on till I leave this earth. I'm perfectly comfortable.

[@barbkugler7568]

In cities all over the USA, tiny rental homes are being built in brick walled communities. The homes may have 400 square feet and they are identical and perhaps 3 feet apart from each other. About 200 tiny homes are built on a tract of land. The government knows that future generations will never be able to afford a home. This has happened over the last couple of years and INFLATION is the culprit of this sad and bleak future for our children.

[@roykieken9431]

Try and put a small home community in any neighbourhood and see the blow back you receive. Every one adopts the stand of 'not in my neighbourhood, let someone else allow it.' stance. These is also zero incentive for builders to build smaller affordable homes vs yet another 4000 square foot 'McMansion for two entitled individuals.

[@markseehawer3762]

This is the same as 1930's depression era housing. my mom grew up in a house like that. Had to share a bed with her grandma. This was in western Canada. That little house is still standing.

[@kristinamontes6092]

Newsom was supposed to set up 175 tiny homes in Sacramento. Also had $24 billion to solve homelessness. Newsom prefers to have people live on the streets. And for drug addicts to do drugs out in public & Od on the streets.

[@cletusvandamme6262]

In spite of all that, I bet you're STILL going to vote Democrat here in a week. You can't fix stupid.

[@peterbill4733]

Changes in zoning laws would be one solution. Set up a location for a central bathroom, shower, and laundry. People could even stay in enclosed utility trailers to keep out of the weather. Also, multiple people in a house can work. We have four people living at our home. One person works and three others have social security. We put our funds together and share expensed equally. It works for us, and we have a decent standard of living. You must be like-minded people and have honest communication.

[@craigbrowning9448]

I am currently living in a suddenly modified cargo van which is me and my musical equipment and some tools partially devoted to piano tuning. I would like to have a permanent structure I don't to be being in just any permanent structure. I can qualify for Section 8 housing if it becomes available but I feel like I'd be stuck in some high-density residential unit with too many other people to disturb. My musical activities and other Pursuits would disturb their TV or I'd be going at something hours that they would not appreciate. Since I live in California houses are out of the question and unfortunately the Yuppies destroyed the live-work loft spaces making them prohibitively expensive for anybody that actually needs them. So the next step as far as anything that I would like to be involved with is to have a lot space that would be a little more industrial than a trailer park but more livable than camping in a storage space. I'd like to have a fenced parking space for my van (ideally with Shore power) and have a shipping container next to it that I could use as a rehearsal studio, a workshop in addition to storage. Also have some good Necessities such as bathroom, laundry, additional food storage, Etc whether private or communal close by.

[@corinth1121]

Well I'd move to an arra, state where I could be in a house or solid structure....I have a modest trailer on its own land....and now my pops old place.....13 acres and a hoarded destroyed home.....the taxes on that are 3200 plus I got to pay my own taxes property and income.....so I paint houses plus work in retail, and tread water......🎉🎉🎉

[@swankie_wheels]

It's a good plan. Check business parks.

[@Truth-and-the-life]

The RV lifestyle growth, sadly, is inevitable. With an aging population, cost of living out if control... I am 59 and in very good shape for my age. Living in an RV requires handyman skills that most do not have. Elderly woman or overweight individuals....wow, I could not imagine. As I age, I hope to have enough saved to hire those who can help me maintain my home.

[@minimaxmiaandme.4971]

Or enough money to take it in for repairs.

[@Truth-and-the-life]

@@minimaxmiaandme.4971 some skills are a must when your home is not designed for a 20+ lived in apartment on wheels. Basic skills...electrical, caprtentry, general handyman. Save your money if you can.

[@swankie_wheels]

LOL, I am an elderly overweight woman and for 15 years, I have done all my own work, carpentry, solar system installation and repairs, climbing on roof to repair leaks, etc. Everything solo and I don't intend to stop. I am 80! I really wish people would stop generalizing.

[@chuckpotter1209]

Check out 4:06 while the reporter is talking, someone in the junk RV just throws trash out the window onto the street. And you wonder why those people are not welcomed in many communities??

[@ByeByeCali]

If you live in Los Angeles, you will be get use to it

[@RVingWithJoe]

I never noticed that. lol Good Eye!!

[@MissingRenoboy]

Good job seeing that, it was so fast...that was really bad ....littering with a piece of paper and right out the window.

[@markleestampley8784]

People are digusted with devoting there lives to an oligharcy, they thought was a republic... thats gonna get us unalived, so we are leaving, its a done deal America is over, and if you STILL support trump... stay here, pleasew, his thinkig is not welcome almost anywhere , dont mess it up for us

[@wendellmadfinger2358]

What's simply needs to happen in a situation like this don't demonize the whole Community just go to the person that's making the garbage tell them to snap to it clean up or they can get out it's not fair that the whole Community should be demonized just because one person is making a mess of themselves

[@willhunter5093]

They did interviews with the homeless.In california a couple years ago and have discovered that two thirds of them just don't think they need to pay rent or have a job or anything and that's their right deliver where they want

[@kt6332]

Being poor doesn’t mean being dirty. Maybe if they were clean it wouldn’t be an issue?

[@gwoo4207]

Excellent topic Joe, thanks for mentioning this

[@KennyG233]

Sounds like they're headed from RV to tent

[@RickCecrle-ep9ui]

This problem will never end, it's so much worse then can be reasonably fixed.🎉❤

[@edswope28]

If you live in an RV, you are only homeless if you do not really want to be living in an RV. The right RV would be awesome for me, and I would not call myself homeless living in it. I used to have the home ownership dream. Now I have a home, and I feel tied down by the mortgage, repairs, maintenance, taxes, insurance, etc. I would love to sell the money pit and gain the freedom of living in an RV.

[@GSolo-x3i]

This is the future for more than half of America.

[@drcoolit]

there are many pluses to living in an RV and for many it's a rational and practical choice -- a "tiny home on wheels" so to speak. I recall seeing destroyed houses in FL due to recent hurricanes and many of these people also not getting insurance companies to pay for the replacement costs. A "mobile dwelling" could have exited the area before the storm as a preventative and then return after the coast is clear -- none the worse for wear. having that kind of option isn't dumb -- it's smart! I can see being "stuck" to a permanent dwelling like being in prison -- you have walls around you, but not sure I'd want that life. the people on the outside I doubt would want to change places with the ones inside. there may be financial reasons why cities, etc. want people to own homes or rent housing. that's to THEIR advantage. but don't penalize people for having a mobile option -- just because you don't make money off of it.

[@Brenda-nb1rj]

I live in an RV full-time but the key is that I own the land.That is truly the key if you want to live this lifestyle.

[@Brenda-nb1rj]

You must find a cheap piece of land that allows an RV and without restrictions like I did and you be just fine.

[@FrankiePerry-f4w]

And they r already doing something about that. We have a house on 5 acres but u can't live in a rv here. Of course this is stupid Ga.

[@Wanderingsomewhere145]

Appreciate your compassionate approach.

[@martysk8r]

There's a demand for low-cost RV parking. Don't need pools and luxury amenities. Quartzsite, AZ seems good where you can dry camp but have access to water and dump site for a low cost, long term stay.

[@swankie_wheels]

But not year round unless you can tolerate 110-120f temps in the summer. Summer season has been $75 but that may go up too and I am not sure that includes dump station and water?

[@martysk8r]

@@swankie_wheels Yea, I don't know. All I do is dream about camping while I work all the time to pay my house bills. I live the RV vicariously through KZbin RVers.

[@cre8v_power]

This is ridiculous. We have GOT to start holding the government accountable. If it's illegal to be homeless, then help these ppl. I hate America.

[@AllenNix-iz6ev]

And at the same time homeless illegals coming across the border gets Free housing.... Free food.... Free medical .... With a paycheck every month ... Let that sink in ...

[@cletusvandamme6262]

Then, by all means, LEAVE. Why stay in a country you so hate and despise?

[@chuckpotter1209]

Since you "hate America" then LEAVE NOW. People need to be responsible for themselves. Living by depending on other people or entities is not a realistic and mature solution.

[@keezjordan1619]

Many rv parks shut down For WINTER. find spot now Before it's to late.

[@yourseatatthetable]

The wife, and I, and my dead mom's old cat, found ourselves living out of a 30 year old RV for 2 years. It took me that long to figure out how to buy the home we live in now.

[@lesliejo215]

thanks for you Story!!! Great Job!! keeping it non political!!

[@davehiebert7061]

These RV parks that are closing and displacing RV tenants are completely within their right to do so. They are privately owned and the tenants are there on temporary basis only. The best expectation from the tenants is that they may stay only until the paid up date. However ALL RV parks reserve the right to ask you to leave at any time without reason. So no compensation or apologies are warranted from the park owners.

[@claudermiller]

My opinion is that if the private market doesn't address or solve a problem, the government has a duty to respond. Build public rv and camping facilities.

[@kennethgardner3090]

I lived the nomadic lifestyle for over fourteen months. Part one, if you're camping on free land like BLM, clean up your mess and the mess of the thoughtless bastards who leave the mess. Next, it is hard to find cheap land but if you can swing it, and if zoning laws will allow it. Get some land and even be willing to rent some spots. As for myself, my daughter is letting me stay at her place. I let her family do what they want and she let's me do the same.

[@marknathanks7592]

I live in a truck camper mounted on a boat trailer, in a storage lot. S.Florida USA. Average rent $2300 a month. An rv lot in fl? $800-1200 a month. ( Mine is too old for r/v park rules) Storage lot? $100. What are my choices, im 66 yrs old.

[@bartholomewrichards1663]

I'm 73 dealing with bladder cancer although ned now. We can scrape up enough to build a tiny small house on our land waaay back in the woods in canada n.b.. need to be near medical facilities but may be evicted before then where we live.😮😮😮😮

[@cletusvandamme6262]

How do you get away with that? When you sign a contract with a storage business, they SPECIFICALLY state that you cannot LIVE there. I think you're on borrowed time there.

[@swankie_wheels]

I care!

[@marknathanks7592]

No contract...my friend lives in r/v park pays for the 2 spaces.( I pay them). I think i slide because the residents like the 24 hour security. I mow the grass(nobody did before). And i help people with their r/v repairs. Good folks. One resident brings me bread he makes. ​@@cletusvandamme6262

[@danielconverse1079]

Why doesn't the owners sell the property to the renters as a co-ops.

[@mikej282]

I have land in lakewood COLORADO, I checked with rhr city to allow an RV Park, they said No "we don't have a classification for RV Parks" then I ask what about Tiny Homes? Same answer "No classification for tiny homes" so even when there is plenty of space available The Zoning has the ultimate say!

[@cherilynhamilton746]

It seems RVing is a smart safe way of life not bothering anyone.

[@dogpatchfab]

Its happening everywhere, unfortunately Joe.

[@JCknows]

@@dogpatchfab unless you're one of the elite then you can camp anywhere you want, but you're going to need a million dollar RV

[@jacquelinejohnson7541]

Awe i hope these folk find another place to go ,what a situation 😰🙏💖🇬🇧

[@DwightStJohn-t7y]

I never understood the shut down of "distance camping" by the Federal Bureau of Land Management: you would have thought the Feds, having instituted the "rules" would WANT those who could to "distance camp". Their "reason" was they didn't have the manpower. What? You drop your ten bucks and infor. in a lock box outside the local admin. building and GO: pack in/pack out/leave it better than you arrived, and stay ten days. Then move.......fifty yards. I'm NOT much of a conspiracy theorist, but as an example, the RCMP in Canada doesn't even HAVE a Code to classify those that live in RV's but are NOT druggies, alkies, playas and scammers. Just people that for whatever reason, ran out of money and income streams (age, medical, jobs change, shutdowns) and are trying to simply SURVIVE. My four American grandparents all homesteaded in Canada with nothing. I guess we might be back to that, and it's in my memory circle. I worked with all four on the farms.

[@rossmarshall3906]

hell, it started back in the early 90s. I lived on the streets in my car for 6-7 years. Finally, a nervous beark-down at 33yo put me on SSI. I then continued to live on the street another 5 years, while I went to College- I got an Assoc. Degree. Later moved to a mountain town for about 10 years. then moved to Wash. State, lived in a small house I bought, then lost it in 2008. Lived another 7 years in Mom's motor home - behind a hardware store. City "looked the other way" because their CITY ordinances did not cover Grandfather clauses. After it was sold, hit the streets again at 60 years old. Another 6-7 years street living again- under constant Facist City Zoning and Ordinence policing, parking tickets, threats of two-aways, untiul HUD Sect-8 kicked in. Now at 70yo I've lived for 1.5 years a bit more comfortable. SHAME it took this long in the so-called Land of opportunity. Ther last 3 -5 years I managed to have one heqart attack, and then managed to aquire a BA degree while recouperating . Written and published 15 books that few people read to day. And now sell junk on eBay for extra money. Realizations? Americans have adopted a false-christianity, that has led to America's judgment by God. And His "bell-curve" of grace is running out. I should have moved to Argentina 20 years ago, where I would be RICH on Soc. Sec..... I advise everyone else think about moving OUT of the USA. She's a Plucked, Dead Duck. weirdvideos.com

[@WestCoast-wf4ym]

If I had a farm in usa, I would sublet a small portion, to a couple of families needing to rent land to park their housebuses. Mutual win-win

[@swankie_wheels]

Great solution.

[@Mrschapjackman]

Just because some people leave trash behind and have no respect for the community that shame them doesn't mean everyone without a home does that. Not everyone without a home is on drugs or lazy. Even if it is their own fault they are where they are doesn't make them worthless. Human life is special. All living things should be respected. It seems crazy to me to live in a place that can make it illegal to offer help or food to those who need it. Make it illegal to be homeless. Who does it help knowing that the homeless will be filling up our jails? Does it help to charge those who can not afford the basics in life fees and fines that even those with homes and nice cars struggle to pay? We are punishing people for not being educated, for being born into poverty, for not being as good / smart as we think we are. Maybe if we were not judging and shaming others for not having what we do then they might have some respect for us and not be trashing the communities. Maybe if they had someone to teach them and believe in them then they could get off the streets.

[@cletusvandamme6262]

Put your money where your mouth is and go move into one of these homeless encampments and see if your attitude doesn't change. What a pipe dream you propose. There are definite reasons why most of these people end up where they are.

[@HomeFreeinmySUV]

I live a Spartan life, but comfy enough in my 2008 Sienna Campervan, that I created into a liveable space! I park anywhere I want, where there isn't signage preventing me. These folks want to live much bigger, but it means having few places to settle.. Sienna is better choice if you are solo..no animals... I will eventually create solar power for the van...

[@erikguth4830]

I watched an episode of super wealthy coach “million dollars” campers. They had a special park in Michigan where they built small homes and yet never ever lived in them. Can you imagine having such wealth as to never use or need to use those homes? All the while under this same banner flag and anthem sung we chant United we stand. It is vile that these rich people don’t help others except to elevate themselves further.

[@moparmarley]

Then why did Americans vote for a moron like Trump.

[@markseehawer3762]

Through out history the rich have always oppressd the poor, it is greed and power driven. In this high tech age this division is excellerated where companies like Black Rock have been allowed to skirt the rules and make millions Where are the anti trust laws that prevented monopolies from happening. This will get worse then there will be violent revolution, then we will start the whole thing over again. JMHO.

[@rudyserlet8959]

If the rich dont help the poor ..blood gonna runn !!

[@carltonipoloknowski4736]

Most of these white homeless people had it all Many of them lost it due to; Arrogance Lazy Racist Uneducated Drugs Mainly laziness, drugs, alcohol, and their racist behavior

[@cletusvandamme6262]

Cry me a river. Just you try that......

[@DorothyMason-q8q]

This is a good example for young people, get a sufficient home while you are working, as times are difficult, and prices go up regularly, set yourself up for security in the future 🔮

[@charlesnone4628]

this is absolute nonsense. these people living in recreational vehicles are ruining it for families that want to camp without seeing all the trash that these people are generating.

[@paulb4496]

Soylent Green.. 1972 movie starring Charlton Heston predicted so many things I am seeing today.

[@kelvinharris4921]

Well it's time to take into our own hands! We must form an organization a nonprofit! That has one goal and one goal only. Is to purchase land and convert it into RV rental spaces. Of course all the infrastructure will have to go in before occupancy. But if it's done right the organization can set itself up to grow and expand RV rental spaces in communities with amenities. Bylaws that keep it from being sold to corporations. The tenants would be part owners with all the profit going in to Park improvements, and expansions as well as the creation of new parks on a regular basis. If you could put a call out for someone to step up as the leader of such a thing it would be extremely helpful. As long as we are aware of and have it written into the bylaws that know form of usurping will take place. No one or any organization will change the bylaws or step out of line for personal profit in any way whatsoever. Go of security and peace of mind!

[@JCknows]

@@kelvinharris4921 maybe it's time to take back the country from the bankers and the bureaucrats

[@JCknows]

@@kelvinharris4921 do that you can say goodbye to RV's and campers older than 4 years, and all those old refurbished ones, and homemade ones,😮‍💨💕🫂

[@marcushennings9513]

I would do it, but only if I owned the land outright. I certainly wouldn't take any loans and depend on people paying space rent who are already in a bad situation to pay off that loan.

[@markseehawer3762]

Forming a co-op is a noble idea, but difficult to do. there is always a risk of greedy players getting involved for personal gain. the co-op would have to have its own by-laws to prevent buy outs from happening. There have been a few success stories of tiny house communities springing up. usually outside municipalities to avoid the red tape. It's sad that we have come to this.

[@minimaxmiaandme.4971]

Why can't you be the leader? It is your idea.

[@johnvanoverberg-kp6nq]

TIME TO CLEAN UP THE TRASH

[@myexpressways4106]

Thank you, Joe. Blame is easy to place. Solutions are difficult to find under that perspective. Both Canada and the United States can do better if people are willing to vote for leaders who are solutions-oriented. That requires looking forward with a progressive mind-set. This has become a partisan issue instead of a patriotic stance. The boogy man is not the government civil servant. It is the politician who puts power for themselves above the power of citizens who are struggling to survive. Not everyone who is homeless is an addict. Not everyone who suffered the consequences of economic policies made poor choices. I believe we can and will do better if we develop a sense of true community that has us seeking solutions for those less fortunate than ourselves. I choose to live in my RV, but also struggle with the high cost of RV park prices. Consolidation and corporate ownership seems to be a factor. The market is favoring owners over renters. It is complex. Your initiation of such a conversation is of great value. This is my attempt to identify issues and begin seeking new solutions in a positive manner.

[@AdvanceForward-mn8eu]

If they close down your RV park, they are doing you a favor. Because now you don't have to pay anything. I have lived in an RV for a couple of years, and have not had to pay a penny to stay anywhere. I spend my time in beautiful areas legally on BLM land and National Forest. I'm currently sitting on the edge of a beautiful lake, completely free and legal.

[@VictorMartinez-vp9gd]

It's sad what is happening, but, I wouldn't want them blocking the parking spots where no one can visit. I also wouldn't like them walking about half naked, or not disposing their trash in a dumpster. I know that there are decent Van-Lifers, but, there are too many that aren't which ruined it for the rest. With insurance, and, taxes, I'm close to being their myself. I know that Vanning, Car, R.V. living laws are getting where you'll have to go, not outside the City limits, but, outside the Suburbs. The nomads land between cities ...

[@DavidHalverson]

In Canada, it is now impossible to even have an enjoyable meal out with friends or family at a restaurant simply because their prices are rising so far as to be outpriced by many people who are not earning enough through their wages to afford rent/mortgage, clothes, electricity, water, heat, cooling, cellphone, entertainment/vacations.

[@Maria-t1e]

The government should make it easier for people who live in RVs by putting trash cans and bathrooms where they need it, but instead of that, they want them to disappear. So sad 😮

[@mrhappy4521]

The standard is to remove bathrooms trash collection!

[@roykieken9431]

If you were to do this, in a matter of weeks the property would look like a war zone with vandalism, violence, and drug use rampant in an unsafe environment. In the past, the state would have institutionalized, housed, and helped these souls, but these days that is considered cruel and thus we have people on the streets that have no skills, or means to cope.

[@guyfrom8659]

I agree on the waste stations . Big city's do it for people in tents in the downtown areas but not everywhere else we lay our heads at night ! . Then complain when our urine is flowing down the street to a storm drain . Wtf else is it gonna go ?

[@swankie_wheels]

Exactly! Like "campground" facilities. In the long run it would be cheaper and more humane.

[@martinoamello3017]

One huge problem is when was the last time you heard someone with a half million dollar home in a lily white suburban home say something like, "Gee, I wish someone would put up a homeless shelter, a prison and a big mental health facility and oh yeah, a big oil facility in our neighborhood. I'm really tired of my house being worth more tomorrow than it is today! And we need more trailer parks in the area!" The prevailing interest isn't in helping those less fortunate. It's in making them all go away. These problems won't be addressed unless the entire economy crashes and a huge majority of people feel the real pain of losing everything.

[@nobodyspecial9262]

And this is why we DID NOT SELL our Sticks and Bricks

[@cletusvandamme6262]

EXACTLY. Your home is the most important possession you have, bar none. What scares me is people who have sold their homes, then went out and bought a pickup truck and a trailer to Live in "happily ever after". They have sacrificed the ONE thing that affords them financial security and spent it on not one, but TWO, depreciating "assets". Further, most people tire of the full-time life after a few years and will want to go back to a sticks and bricks home in time. But, by then, they have NOTHING. These people don't have the ability to look much into the future. How foolish.

[@guyfrom8659]

​@@cletusvandamme6262wow foolish to me is spending my entire life working some job im not a fan of and hoping and praying I live long enough to enjoy my retirement.. im 36 and have been living in a bus since before COVID happened. Haven't paid rent in over 5 years now and everything I have I own !! It's mine to do with as I please ! If I don't like my neighbors I can crank up and move down the road ! Try that in your house if noisy or disruptive neighbors move in ! Your stuck , I'm not ! Quit paying those property taxes and or have a serious injury happen in your life with no family or friends to really help you through. You will loose it all just like I did 5 years ago ! Only difference between me and you is you have a house to loose , I had a slumlord apartment that wasn't worth $600 a month in rent ! It's ok tho . They found some other fool to rent that place ! I'm enjoying my life on public lands ! Hope I die out here someday !

[@pamjamas]

I think part of the problem is the lack of affordable rentals. It used to be that most of the affordable rentals were mom and pop renting out a basement suite. They were an affordable option that took the pressure off the rental market. This isn’t the reality anymore. In BC the landlords have virtually no rights anymore. I was renting my basement suite and ended up with a problem tenant. Let me just say that my security camera showed 300+ visitors in a month. It took months of stress and fear and insane amount of money to evict her for what was egregiously bad behaviour. Even after I was given eviction order, they were allowed to stay on for a few months to give them time to find another place. The rental tenancy branch in BC was not only not helpful, it was clear that they were on the side of the renter and actively obstructionist in helping me navigate this process. Not all landlords have lots of money. I would say that currently the only people who are renting out suites in their home are those who are house poor cannot afford to keep their home if they don’t have the mortgage helper. And the only right they have left is to pick a good and responsible tenant, so you know dam well that no one can afford to give someone going thru a hard time a break. They literally can’t afford to. It took 6 months and 10s of thousands of dollars to repair my home. In this environment is it any wonder that there is a shortage of rentals? The government can offer grants and mortgage options for people to build secondary suites but who is going to do this? Would you?

[@emasters8619]

He's trying to get $20k from the rv owner attempting to retire. That's snake behavior. That old man is well past his prime work years. He must do whats best for himself

[@lrayvick]

I asked the mayor of our town why there is unequal treatment of homeless sleeping in tents and sleeping bags on our streets and those sleeping in motorhomes. He said the motorhome owners had more money so they could pay the parking tickets.

[@noelsolo61]

It SUCKS, but RV Parks AREN'T weren't meant to be a permanent residence. Trailer Park yes. Not RV Parks. Key Word Recreational VECHICLE.

[@erikguth4830]

It’s my guess you’ve never had a slice of humble pie. I’d go so far as to say it’s pretty easy for you isn’t it? I have a home, and I have an RV. Currently used for recreational trips. However I am not so proud and think so high of myself that it makes me immune to the plight of others. Wether you have 20/20 hindsight or blinders life comes along and dishes out some pretty tough hits. Do be careful mocking another, these days aren’t set in stone. North Carolina, Florida and many states have taken major hits. It’s not getting better but worse and people actual people are the ones who suffer all the while others sing the anthems and speak of united we stand, all the while others fall.

[@outdoor_survival_2024]

There's a lot of land in the desert area. What about all these closed down military properties? They can help people they just don't want to. Like the Hurricane victims...

[@heroesandzeros7802]

I know a woman that owns 5 houses and rents out the bedrooms. She has no permanent home of her own and stays in which ever bedroom is available at the time. Many people do not want to be tied down to one location or one home. This method allows you to have a home and an income. She put 2 kids through college this way.

[@jimsmith4468]

Incorrect, Walmart doesn't allow overnight parking any longer 🫴✅

[@RVingWithJoe]

More and more don't. but there are still some that do... thankfully.

[@justinfaires2782]

INCORRECT, this is not a War-Mart policy, but rather individual locations who have decided not to allow overnight parking due to the sheer amount of people abusing it, mostly those in Democrat run cesspools.

[@sss476-i3s]

There are still some Walmarts that allow parking.

[@MsLori-BassGirl4Life]

Some still do

[@frankl5675]

With Walmart parking it about city ordinances

[@Lfs1891]

It only cost 200$ to get a adress. Food banks only support once s month for 4 days of food. Its illegal because the towns dont get taxxs.

[@jabreck1934]

Saw another KZbin video today of someone parked and camping IN A stream/Creek. Talking about his connection with nature and God. He has over 100,000 subscribers and everybody thought it was great and praised him.🙏 this is a perfect example of the depth of disconnection people have with Living with nature. People are too far gone to fix.

[@swankie_wheels]

... so are the people in Washington.