HOW TO OUTFIT A CABIN ON THE CHEAP.

[@joeymassaro636]

This channel is what KZbin was made for. It's the true definition of KZbin. Not any of the new and big channels that are made solely for profit and are loud and obnoxious. This is an honest guy sharing what he loves to an interested audience. If only more people realized this. Great video btw

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Joey. I appreciate your kind words.

[@restandrefit122]

I love coming back years later and rewatching.

[@Drewnashleigh]

I tend to think of myself as frugal and an upcycler but this never crossed my mind thanks!!!

[@louisemissouri4410]

Some people think they won't use much other than the appliances so I'm really happy to hear someone mention what else they can use , including the very efficient air conditioner and you can buy LEDS for those lights and reuse them. Some like the Shasta even have electric brakes on them, mine did and it was a 73'. Great vid JC!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

That little Shasta has electric brakes on it too. So many goodies to use :-))

[@russellweber3466]

Again rewatching these older videos is fun, and there is usually something in the video I didn't catch before.

[@SC4RP]

I cannot believe your timing, spot on. I have been living up on the hill for 2 years with no power or water. The power company would not let me get a temp pole because I had a “mobile home”. The guy that had owned the property and lost it in foreclosure is now living on a lot across the drive. He had an RV, No sewage system, no water he got a temp pole. He ran a power line and a water line from the temp pole to an old well on someone else’s property and has been using a cesspool for the last 10 years. They should hang a sign on the Court House Door: “Government, Logic Not Permitted”. I had to buy a trailer to get a temp pole to make repairs. I am now starting to plan the garage. I have been trying to plan for the costs of the gas appliances and then saw your “How to Outfit a Cabin on the Cheap.” You mentioned the gas refrigerator and I stopped my writing and looked at the refrigerator in the trailer. As I said your timing was spot on. I saw one of your episodes where you were talking about some poor sole that had nothing better to do with his life than gripe at you for living a life you love. God Help Him. You have given out information, guidance, and of course smiles. Thank you and God Bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for your kind words as they are much needed today. God Bless

[@newfiehunter1993]

Love the way how you save money by salvaging items! One day soon I'm going to build my own cabin/hunting shack! This video really helped! Keep up the good work! I've been following your channel for a couple of years now and I really enjoy them!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The less I spend, the less I have to earn. Good luck with your cabin.

[@livelife4471]

There is nothing wrong with being smart about salvaging things and putting them to good use. Everyone likes good value for dollar and this video shows how a person can achieve this. Thanks for the video JC.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

These old campers are a gold mine. They're a bit of work taking them apart but well worth it.

[@danah.320]

My 14 year old son and I always enjoy watching your videos. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear that. Thank you

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Now that's just great advice Boss.I love your frugal tips I to live the same way always looking for a deal.Ive been laughed at a lot but I'm the one with everything paid for and don't even hold a job just living my dream.Thanks for the video good to see someone with good common sense.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Sounds like you've got it going on my friend. I could never live the life I have if I had a bunch of payments. Cheers :-)

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Me, either. Thanks

[@PersonalDynamics]

^_^I love these videos and he does have great common sense, though I doubt the swamp creatures here would learn anything, they think they KNOW IT ALL!? LOL

[@Gonzo3780]

sounds like that young couple hit the jackpot with the camper...Good for them and pretty nice of the lady to tell them just to take it...Pretty neat you can take so many things out of the trailor and use them for the cabin...Always good to see you and Frankie...Peace buddy...Take care...

[@thebossoftheswamp]

These old campers can be a gold mine buddy. Fun to rip apart too. Always god to hear from you my friend.

[@dnngskn62]

Awesome information bossman. Really like how you think.

[@gruntqueen]

Boss, you are the greatest resource. It always helps to build on the work of those who came before. We're just starting out, post-retirement, and we figure we're good for fifteen years. After that, it's up to the grandchildren. Thanks so much for the advice. You are the boss.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@cajun812]

And glad you could help that young couple. I know it's a good feeling to help them live their dream together.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Good feeling indeed :-)

[@mikestone9129]

Your awesome. I'm 65 years old and been debating on going off grid. You've helped me to decide to go for it.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Live Now Mike :-)

[@mspat8195]

2020 & maybe even more important now. Ever grateful for your visits & Frankie 💝 is pure love & light. Sharing 💞👵

[@MrRainCountry]

A little ambition and "backwoods logic" goes along way. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed :-)

[@ohioladybug7390]

I love your videos; your knowledge and willingness to learn is amazing. We are looking for land and will have an empty nester cabin built. I love looking for bargains. I save your videos so I can rewatch them later as references.

[@Survive2022]

I myself have directed people to old travel trailers for parts like you have. I tell you, it does make sense. Why go out and buy new, recycle, repurpose and reuse. I dont know why people nowadays think too hard about things. Keep it simple. Great Job, Boss!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I share your outlook for sure. Thanks for commenting.

[@johnblackie646]

As always Boss a lot of great useful information, love the backwoods logic, nice to see Frankie, best wishes always and thanks for sharing your videos.

[@kareywhaley2526]

Hi Boss, You are absolutely amazing. I just love your advice and every video you share with us, always good and puts a smile on my face, thank you! Be safe

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Smiling is a good thing Karey. Life is good :-D

[@kareywhaley2526]

thebossoftheswamp Yes it is, Have a great day Boss. :) (And you to Frankie)

[@parrotbill]

God Bless my friend.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and blessings to you as well.

[@beaverrick9789]

Yep, we out fitted a cabin with old camper parts and saved a boat load of money. We had a lot of fun at that camp on the cheap. great advise boss.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Cheap is good :-))

[@juancjacob5563]

Been watching some of your videos and you habe given me tons of ideas.

[@dadgad68]

Great video Boss. Got some of that stuff stashed away myself. Very informative and helpful for those planning an off grid cabin.

[@pamjones6465]

Excellent advice. Well worth applying. Thank you for sharing it is much appreciated. You have a heart of gold. Great pick Frankie. Take care.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Pam :-D

[@nicholasmiller5146]

Oh lorrrrd! Can't wait to see what YOU of all people come up with for a "camper" !!!! Don't take too long ! I'm old!!!! and I wanna see it !!! LOL before I croak !!! Your "design sense" is always soooooo kewl !!!!! I hoping it looks like a little rolling version of a backwoods cabin!!! Yee haw!!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I think you'll enjoy this project :-))

[@tomyot77]

Thanks for all the great ideas. I have to tell my brother he was right. I should have purchased a pickup camper a while back just to salvage windows, generator, gas stove, heater and refrigerator. Will start looking again.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Lots of campers for sale out there. Lots of goodies for salvage.

[@Scorpiomary]

Excellent idea I appreciate it

[@jacksnedden8161]

Brilliant!!! Thanks for the common sense tips!!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome and thanks for commenting.

[@sinfonianbarelytone9191]

I love your attitude and work ethic.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so :-)

[@betsytraughber1870]

What a wealth of information you possess! Thanks Boss, I'm enjoying watching some of your older videos, gleaning all of your nuggets of gold from your years of experience, learning and growing as a lady with not so much knowledge of such things.

[@cantecleer]

You and Lamar from "solarcabin" channel have done a great service for the offgrid community by sharing common sense advice like this. One of the biggest things that turns people off from building a "tiny house" or offgrid cabin is the cost for things like appliances, or even the trailer to build a Tiny House on. They see the price for some of these new Tiny House builds and are dismayed by the sticker shock. I don't blame them. But, if people are willing to use old appliances out of an RV/camper, or salvage a trailer from an old camper, then they've already saved thousands of dollars. It's really great that you are sharing information that lets people see how affordable doing something like this really is (if people are just willing to reuse something that might otherwise go to waste).

[@Shamustodd1]

Flop the sink and stove and my '78 skylark is the same layout just everything was as done cheap as possible. Love the way the bed is set up with the windows its like sleeping in a screen porch.

[@opfor325]

I gotta catch up on some of your past videos. Great to go along for the journey with you. What a deal you got for $400.

[@bruceforster3709]

I just stumbled on your channel. You have integrity-Thank you for the FREAH AIR!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Bruce and welcome to my channel.

[@dubehigh]

Great video JC and yes you can get those campers real cheap I have my eye on a couple of them now just to put them on the property so the kids have somewhere to stay when they come up and visit

[@robertpitre6074]

Always interesting your vidéo,i love it and have and old 73' camper to and we have a lot of fun in summer with our dogs!! continued your good job!! from Québec Canada

[@DesertRatGardener]

I just saw this. I would never have thought of this. Thank you. I have a mountain cabin in New Mexico I am moving to for full time. It will need renovations. Love your ideas and tips.

[@valeriefedas8205]

Love this. I have been living this way for 15 yrs so far. I'm moving into a camper I bought last fall and good to know the value of everything in it. And...I have an old camper on my property that has a fridge and a stove and maybe the furnace. Going to check it out now. Thanks! Great to meet you and loving your videos.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Great to meet you too Valerie :-)

[@tonieveritt7045]

Boss you are a good man you all ways help people out love your videos keep up the good work

[@t.a.bernhardt7285]

You're right JC, there's so much bad and sad in the world it's a great feeling to be able to add something in the plus column by helping someone achieve their goals. I think that's what your channel is actually about. You've helped lots of folks with your practical and useful advice but frankly even if it's just to inspire their dreams or, in my case, let them smile at Frankie's antics, it's all good like they say. I've got a Fleetwood double axle travel trailer myself and I've spent a fortune fixing her up (cuz I'm not super handy like you dang it!). I did the remodeling on the inside, painted and prettified to suit me and it'd prolly kill me to gut her! If I find some land I'm gonna build something over and around her and like as not be buried in her too boot. And don't you criticize Frankie's music selection! I thought it was quite the toe tapper! ;-)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Frankie aced that scene on the very first take. It was funny as hell filming that cause when I sat him in the chair he actually hit the keyboard and a different song started playing. I have such a riot with this dog. Lots of laughs everyday. Thanks for sending that story in the mail. I enjoyed that.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Some great ideas! Savin $ is always good!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yessah :-)

[@mattjohnson4428]

Boss, you are the man! Thanks for your shows

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Matt :-)

[@martinbillingsley2591]

loved the new update thanks for your time that you share with us looking good on the music frankie

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for commenting Martin. All the best.

[@trustin.p9504]

looking forward to seeing the camper project...👍👍👍

[@terrysurface8401]

Great tips Boss. Looking forward to your next video.

[@E.lectricityNorth]

I sure wish we were neighbours! You have so many great ideas and so much excellent life experience. Really appreciate the shares, thanks J.C.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Life is what you make of it my friend. Thanks for commenting.

[@thomastommy1192]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. And the information was extra good. I will be looking for for old campers from now on. Thanks.

[@MerriBrownwing]

Great info boss! I like your kind attitude! Thanks for your good advice! You are skilled and knowledgeable and know how to tell what is in good condition and what can be fixed! My fav dog is the magnificent border collie! God bless you, nice to have found you!

[@marcsoutdoorsandtrapping505]

nice video we have to learn to recupared what we have forgeted in the backyard

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@RevBlue50F1]

Always love your videos, but really liked this one. Super practical, and something I'd never thought of myself. I'm leery of software from old campers; seen too many riddled with rodents, but hardware like appliances, plumbing, wiring, etc. is a great idea! And if you do it right you get a nice trailer underneath. Thanks for sharing!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I hear ya on the mice riddling. These things are a haven for vermin :-o

[@garygerow4822]

Great video ,with great tried and ture knowledge . Thank you for all your Ideas ,and blessings to you and frankie, take care and stay safe .

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Gary and blessings to you as well :-)

[@danm874]

Excellent advice. I've been looking at old campers for awhile. My big complaint is the poor build quality of most. I know I could re-purpose the equipment & build a better one, so I look forward to seeing your home built one. Thanks

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I think you will enjoy my camper project when I get around to it.

[@dwjbakpaker]

As usual another great and informative video Boss. I got a Motor home for free with a lot of great appliances and other things when I moved to my property (every thing worked). It is a little less advantageous to cannibalize as the carcass is so large, but" if it is free it is for me ". I found an old quote the other day from Colin Fletcher that kind of sums up your lifestyle in a nutshell; " Beware of the man who spends a lot of time on his own. He may make something of his life." Thanks

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Love the quote buddy. Thanks for sharing that.

[@hairfarmer07]

Yaaaaa great vid. And ya said. It. Not sure why but it brings a smile to my face. Thank you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

LOL :-D Smiling is a good thing.

[@amyfletcher4749]

So glad they had good luck.

[@timharper1730]

Wow Boss, such a thought provoking video! I can't wait for the camper video.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I'm collecting stuff for my project. Can't wait to build it.

[@singleman1986]

Oh yeah. THAT'S way to go. GREAT deals ARE out there. I have a tenant on my place that is an INCREDIBLE 'scrounger'. We have a motorhome, a 5th wheel, an overhead camper, and FIVE bumper pull camper/trailers. He just has that special personality that works cheap deals for everyone involved. His latest find was 17 full grown sheep for FREE just for catching them and hauling them away. They were so wild and woolly, they for ZERO fun to catch and transport but, after we sheared and wormed them, we were able to sell most for enough to equal a months pay.

[@subdawg1331]

awesome yep we are doing a prepper club, and hunt camp with four cabins and a central fire pit... thank you for the awesome ideas in your videos...

[@8869crysler]

Outstanding Boss!

[@1994abbygirl]

Very good advice! Loved that Frankie at the computer...what a hoot! Blessings!!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

He aced that scene on the first take. Too funny. Frankie KZbin :c)~

[@yveskc1]

Yep! Good advice. Thanks for sharing Boss.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome :-)

[@blueblood7610]

thebossoftheswamp what is your opinion about several states making it illegal to live off grid? I believe Florida and Colorado are two of the most recent states to pass such legislation.

[@cherylgirard9833]

Watch out J C. Frankie might take over the computer and get lost in the Pokemon world. Great tips. Can't wait to see more on VT cabin. Shakes were looking Awesome !!!!!!! . Every thing you build always dose and I love your attention to the small details. God Bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for your compliments Cheryl. God Bless.

[@davehogan4776]

ANOTHER AMAZING VIDEO!!! I've been asking a local guy about different items from a camper but he's dragging his feet because of what each item costs separately to make more. I think I'll take your advice and just buy the whole thing.Boss just want you to know that your video's are the best on KZbin!!!! Can't wait to see your new build coming up!Thanks so Much for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Dave. I hope you'll share my channel with others as well. Gutting these campers are a bit of work but well worth the effort man. So many treasures in them.Good luck with your project.

[@mattdavies422]

thanks jc, really valuable info. im just discovering the joys of recycling myself. its a really great use of older stuff.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

It's fun too. Just finished gutting that red camper yesterday. It will be my next fur shed when I'm done.

[@TexasBKVideo]

Wow! Home-made camper project?! That's what I'm wanting to do and on my property is pretty much the exact same Shasta camper as you have there. It never occurred to me to use the items from the old Shasta in my upcoming home-made camper project. Only difference between me and you is you can do the labor yourself and by the time I pay someone to take my old camper apart, it may not be as cost effective. Great video

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Ah C'mon Bonnie. Ripping and tearing a camper apart is fun. Get a few tools and a 6 pack and go for it :-)

[@crazyhorseaz4280]

Bonnie Robertson yes it will be worth it, BUT DON'T BE CHEAP, find a person that knows what they are doing before you hire them.

[@Foxiepawstotti]

You are a star! Refrigerator/freezers are really expensive here as they're usually aimed at boats. I am going to have a look at RVs and similar. ..I would never have thought of that...your icebox is still the best bit of advice I got! Point me at the used campers!

[@MissAdventures]

Great video. I didn't think about using the parts. I have another rv that has front end damage and leaky roof . I kept thinking about renovating it. But now with this video, you have given me great ideas. Thanks.

[@stephenmoore2754]

Thanks for the ideas. This is another helpful video. You make me think that even I could do some of these things. Great great stuff!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Go for it man :-)

[@gregsummers7350]

Great logic. Thanks, Greg

[@troystutsman1400]

Great idea and suggestions...! Thanks for sharing...!

[@stephaniecole6630]

Always has great info. in all his videos.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoy them Stephanie. Thank you.

[@Jay-qq7so]

Real good advice, you're too smart boss 👍

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

This is a great idea for a houseboat, as well. Thanks for the ideas!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Absolutely :-)

[@alanj7306]

Thanks for the info 👍. Never realized how much you can part out from an old camper trailer. The steel frame alone is probably worth a grand. Bet you easily have $2,500 in usable material sitting on there. Great buy for $400!! God bless you and yours, Jim 😃

[@clubmike2910]

I enjoy watching your videos, yes sir.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear that. Thank you

[@michaelcarron4070]

Looking forward to seeing more of the camper project. Watch out for the nesting critters.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Been zapping the wasp all day :-o

[@s.f.outdoorsclub7794]

Great video! You could strip a camper for needs, sell what you dont need. The frame of the trailer would often sell for as much (often more) than you pay for scrap camper, let alone the appliances!

[@jodysappington7008]

thank you for sharing....never thought about using the camper like that...

[@KennyInVegas]

Great video.... Thanks so much for your time and effort!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome :-))

[@theresad6990]

I've been thoroughly enjoying your channel. I just found it recently and I've been catching up on all your videos. It's great seeing someone doing the off grid thing here in New England. I'm in CT. This episode especially ticked me. I'm very into teardrop trailers and vintage campers and have restored one myself and have a 2nd one waiting in the wings for my attention. While part of me cringed when you said you were tearing apart the Shasta and had already been pulling from the Kit, I got a whole new perspective on things with regard to things that could be used for a cabin. It made it less painful to hear that the trailers were being cannibalized knowing that they were going to go to such good use. When you're done pulling things out that you want to use in the cabin, don't junk all the rest too quickly. There are a number of other things that I noticed on those trailers that you could sell that would be desired by folks that are into vintage campers. Sometimes vintage replacement parts can be tough to come by. Feel free to message me if you'd like some suggestions for some of the things that could be worth selling on e-bay or similar. I'm looking forward to seeing what your plans are for your home built. Thanks for all the great content you put out! ~ All the best. Theresa

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Hi Theresa, Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I figured I would get the "cringe" reaction from restorers like yourself. I haven't started on the Shasta yet but I'll make good use of the shells when I'm finished. Thanks for your suggestions on the replacement parts. I may pick your brain in the future. All the best.. JC

[@livinglife8333]

You are fantastic. Prayers to you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and prayers to you as well.

[@garychurch-smith9017]

Great Video JC. That is what I did for my cabin and it worked out great.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Good job buddy. Gotta love it.

[@steveb1413]

This is absolutely great! Gonna use this advice

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Have fun camper hunting :-)

[@scottfoster2487]

Appliances and some other stuff and a nice flat bed trailer to boot major score.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The gas fridge is running in my cabin now and running perfectly :-)

[@themanwiththecabin8523]

Great video and really good tips. Thanks a lot JC

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome buddy.

[@budmoore8144]

Great video Boss you shared some great ideas keep up the good work

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Bud. I appreciate all your views and comments.

[@PawPawMountain]

Excellent idea Boss, Thanks for Sharing!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome :-)

[@charliealexander1096]

great ideal......Thanks for sharing.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome ;-)

[@rodney12310]

Great buy..you can make good use of mostly all old the things in it!!! i am sure you will JC!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Just gutted the red camper and I'm turning it into a fur shed now. I won't get taxed on it cause it's not a structure. Yessah :-)

[@Tony13754]

The Tiny Homes could use all of that stuff! Smart Man! Great Video! thanks JC!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

And it's going in my tiny cabin and tiny workshop. Yessah :-))

[@NoBudgetHomestead]

A lot of very good information. I think I will keep my eye open for an old camper. Could definitely use the bits and pieces for our future cabin. Thanks for sharing such good information. Still loving the water filter! God Bless!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I finished gutting the red camper today. Going to use the shell as a shed now. Good luck with your camper hunt and God Bless.

[@NoBudgetHomestead]

Thanks!

[@Hatch61]

Thanks for sharing Boss, looking forward to seeing that camper you're building.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Going to be a really cool project. I'm still collecting stuff for it.

[@stevekushman3030]

Good thoughts and ideas for sure. Nice video.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Steve :-)

[@raptor6616]

Great info Boss! Thanks for sharing.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome :-))

[@TRUMPLocalWallBuildersUnion]

Hey Boss another great vid with useful info .... Keep em comin and thanks for sharing !

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks buddy. More on the way.

[@karenweber7898]

love this channel

[@skippyjones2077]

Yeah that’s Awesome you are a great person bro love your videos.... Thank you God Bless you my brother

[@LawlessLaine]

Glad you got lucky. All the old travel trailers I've bot had nothing but problems with the appliances!