Living in a camper Tennessee | Off-Grid Homestead

Can you live in a camper in Tennessee? Is a camper a good option for living as you build out your homestead? This week we talk about camper living as we continue to develop our raw land into our Off-Grid homestead.
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[@RunawayMattCass]

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[@Thom1973]

Good day @RunawayMattCass i love your content ....... i was thinking you could enclose the deck you built giving you another room to live in

[@levidavies385]

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[@RunawayMattCass]

@@levidavies385 hey! I'm so sorry about this. It's supposed to be valid until 6/30 as you said. We had tested it on our go-live and it worked but haven't tried it since. I just reached out to our rep to get this fixed ASAP.

[@levidavies385]

It works again! Thank you and keep up the great content. I know it probably seems overwhelming at times but it is worth it.

[@RunawayMattCass]

@@levidavies385 So happy to hear! I'm just happy I happened to see this comment come through as we don't get to see all of them. Thank you so much for the support! It means the world to us and keeps us going! Cheers!

[@terri7707]

I really hope you read this ! My husband and I really enjoy you guys. Please get new coffee cups, Your mugs are low fired. Not safe to drink out of, Looks like a lead glaze. The cracks inside your mugs that are dark, Is actually collected bacteria. When you put hot liquid in your cup, it draws the bacteria out and the lead. An you are drinking it. Never drink out of cracked cups. Use your mugs for something else. Buy new ones. Stay healthy, live long ❤ All the best.

[@tylerjones2695]

Lead was part of the reason for the fall of Rome

[@christinageddis156]

I bet your dog would appreciate a little bed or a blanket in his cage

[@missycitty9478]

I was just going to comment this. Why no bed for their big, beautiful dog? Plus cage looks too small for him. 😢😢

[@paradiseacres9724]

I know sometimes a dog is a chewer and will destroy any bed or blanket and may choke on a piece overnight or end up with an intestinal blockage. Our Doberman and black lab were both like that and it pained me to not even give them a blanket, but the threat of choking is real. Our lab outgrew it, the Doberman was a destroyer of all things soft and cozy until the end. lol For crate training overnight, a dog only needs enough room to stand up and turn around. Otherwise, they may not "hold it" until walking in the morning and will use a corner of the kennel as a bathroom. Hopefully soon they won't need to use a crate, and he will be free like their other darling pup! 🥰

[@BecomingTemperance]

@@missycitty9478cage is enough room. Perfect size they should only have enough room to go in, turn around. And turn around. I trained K9 dogs for over 30 years and service dogs as well. And them crating their dog- is the safest thing for it.

[@heeeeyjai]

@@missycitty9478sure does 😢😢😢😢

[@xwhome2861]

It’s not a bad thing. Realistically dogs are just happy with people. Cause be a stray dog and not have people at all. So in the long run the dog is still doing well. They don’t starve it. Leave these people alone. They’re showing you their life. No need to judge them. Everyone is different

[@victoriaaydelott6187]

Minimalist and off grid people are the HAPPIEST people out there!

[@traci635]

Stetson looks so happy❤ thank you for providing him a loving home. Thank you for sharing your homestead every step of the way❤

[@RunawayMattCass]

He is truly settling into his little life here on the ranch and it makes us so happy! Thanks for being apart of the fun!

[@KH2837]

Hi yall! I have 70 acres in SW middle TN. My 1st camper sprung leaks in the roof and was only 22ft. I upgraded to a 32 ft 5th wheel with 1 huge slide out and purchased a metal RV carport...best thing I ever did!! There's nothing like having your own land. I don't actually live there yet because it's 2 hours from Nashville where I work but I retire in 5 yrs and I'll be moving there!!! I'm glad things have worked out good for yall! I know it was a bit rocky when yall 1st got there! Yall be safe with these storms moving through today!!!

[@Wonderman62]

living off the land is a lot of work...not something you start when you retire..start young...I did...now my place is too much to take care of...in my 70s. I'm going to sell and move to town...

[@KH2837]

@Wonderman62 I'm retiring at 59....and it's not a choice, I've got 32 yrs in my job and my farm is 2 hours away. I'm not saying you are wrong, but sometimes you have to work with the cards you are dealt...I've got a really good retirement coming so I have to wait. Is what it is.

[@jenniferwilt8041]

@@KH2837best of luck to you. We have to wait for retirement also.

[@daretodream...898]

My dog has a pillow and blankets in his crate. 💗

[@faithrada]

Yup.. our greyhounds really needed some extra padding. Big dogs are susceptable to arthritis. Extra bedding can really help postone all sorts of discomfort. ❤ 🐕🐶

[@faithrada]

Btw.. check out Hollar Homestead in North Carolina... Ben Hollar really knows his composting. 😮😊

[@briannaliley5479]

My dog has no crate. I don't believe in animals being in cages. It's called training your dog.

[@Maureencanders]

Some dogs can’t have anything in their crate because they ripped them up, but Maybe worry about your own dog and not these peoples dog

[@LynnTanner-ls9kx]

​@@MaureencandersThank you Jennifer 👏 someone needed to say it 👏

[@catzcradle]

My daughter invited me to move on to their 10 acres and I am so happy to be moving to Tennessee! I came out for a month and a half and really love it! Can't wait to get to know all the adventures in the area. She lives in the east side of Tennessee with less tornadoes 🤞

[@markoredano9141]

Keep Tennessee deep red!

[@rickreese5794]

Good luck 😊

[@jennh.9325]

& less poisonous snakes

[@susana5345]

Love the deck and the gate to the garden. Great work, you two!

[@horizontraveler3180]

I would 2nd previous comments about erecting a large carport over your RV. At the very least, it would help with future RV roof leaks as well as reduce heating from sun exposure during the summer and potentially provide more solar panel mounting. In the winter, you could look into plastic tenting the RV under the carport to "greenhouse" the RV for warmth. Seen someone "greenhouse" their RV for the last 2 winters on KZbin. Mosquitoes: Concur with others that Avon's Skin-so-Soft lotion works really well with those no-see-ums "flying teeth". Look into "bat boxes" to put up around the property to encourage them to live around you to reduce Mosquitoes. You could also look into bird boxes for Purple Martins. They should help with the other flying bugs plus they are fun to watch in the evenings.

[@mickichikwinya5519]

I think you might be wrong about chicken manure being garden ready. I’ve heard rabbit manure is garden ready. Double check you do not create a problem. I’m actually holding my store bought for one year before I use it as I’ve seen a couple homesteads have problems this year.If it smells like ammonia, it is not composted enough.

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Chicken manure is hot will burn your plants. Rabbit manure can be used right away.

[@moonpiepatriot5381]

Right. Only goats and rabbits droppings are garden-ready. Chicken poop will burn the plants and kill them.

[@ewidmer1]

You are correct

[@MyFanastyArt]

You can mix a small mounts of chicken manure in water and then water you plants

[@shanester8712]

I do know that chicken manure on a fresh sawm yard will make you mow it 3 times a week it grows faster than you can mow it down

[@cheryldaniels8801]

Nice camper set-up! Beautiful full deck nice for cooking out and box gardens. A large outdoor wooden dog house would probably be better for your dog. Online you can order your dog a nice cushion pad to sleep on in his crate- it is good for the dogs joints. Animals love to be cushion in bed like we do.😊 Your dog does not look comfortable in his crate- he needs more room to move around and use the bathroom if he has to. Your building nice things around your homestead so a dog house would be quick and easy to do👍

[@garykey2193]

The little dog is too cute!!! 😊

[@Thomaslmurry]

Ask and believe, you will receive! Praying that you receive what you need to get the equipment that you need. We worked on our property completely by hand for many years. We are praying for a side-by-side! We enjoy your channel so much.

[@Prodigalsreturned]

Tennessee here also!!! East TN ... We too went to tiny living. We are in a 10x16 shed/cabin. Once we got set up on our own property we purchased, the new inspector turned it down due to wall height. This county has those silly rules we didn't have a clue!!! Raising dogs, goats, and little gardens all around. Praying to build , before the county takes our electricity and kicks us off our own property. It IS uncomfortable but yes does its job. We can't entertain or have the grown kids over unless we all stay outside.... But we went from having toooo much stuff to just what we need! Yes!!! Forever home is what it's about! Until then, welcome to the Volunteer State!!! Love from Tennessee 🧡🤍🌱🏡#smallliving

[@CalvinHaney]

Liked subscribed ok now goats milk.when I was hmmm maybe 8 to 9 years old believe it or not I had a stomach ulcer. It's true my mom and dad took me to the hospital. I couldn't eat very well seems I stayed sick to my Stomach.the doctor told them buy him either can goat milk or fresh goat milk.ok in 2024 I'm 58 years old.im living proof goat milk helps your digestive tract.and your stomach.god bless much love for youguys glad I found your channel rock on ✌️ 👍

[@SilentHillhomestead]

We are also offgrid in a camper in Tennessee while building our small offgrid house.

[@jeremy8829]

Pillow for the dog in the crate!!

[@wildandliving]

You could get a roll off tarp for the back of the truck it attachs to the tail gate and has a crank it just rolls the goat poop right out the back costs 90 bucks at harbor freight. Less shoveling

[@DanaKing-uf6oy]

If y’all ever decide to have rabbits, I would suggest that you plant whitetail institute fusion,which is a perennial mix which comes back 3-5 years.We planted it and use very little rabbit feed.Also goats love it as well,this is a fall planted crop,but you can harvest it year round.We mow it with a lawnmower with the bagger.We are in Tennessee as well.Looking forward to the next video.❤

[@timothysmith3697]

Re: getting goats, you mentioned the only milk you use is with coffee. Goats are cute and fun but the feed and vet care i would think would be way more costly. Support your neighbor and purchase from them the small amounts of milk/cheese/butter you need. Repeat customers sometimes get preferential treatment for other things. My 2 cents... Me mid 60's, wife 70 and we love your channel and free spiri! Keep the faith and the vision and your dreams will come true. God bless you both.

[@khughes962]

Was thinking the same thing. Goats give a lot more milk than most realize. They are smart and fun, but anything you have to milk can really tie you down.

[@TheREALOC1972]

I've lived off grid for most of the last decade, first I was a traveling tech for Indian Motorcycles for 5 years and lived in a 16 foot camper, the best thing was I was never in the same place for more than 3 months and I travelled almost from coast to coast and during my last station I bought my piece of property and house because I had been here once before and loved the area. I have a 650 sq foot A-frame and 8 acres on Lake Conroe in Conroe Texas. It took alot of adjustment moving up from 128 sq feet to 650 sq feet and I caught myself accumilating stuff I didn't need because of it. I live off-grid but not completely off-grid, Living right on the lake I have to be tied to the sewer line because if the enviromental impact of ilresponsibile people but everything else I'm off grid. Whenever I talk to people about living off grid I tell them 3 things. 1. Buy the right size property, You don't want your property too small that you can't live effeciently and you don't want too much property that you can't maintain it properly, 8 acres is by most standards too big for 1 person but most, about 6 and half acres of my property is woods, so when I need a little more space I just clear a little bit, this also gives me firework for the month or so every year I need firewood. 2. For your own mental health, You still need to socialize with other people, I don't mean with a small group of friends, although that helps alot and is important, but you need to socialize outside that group. I have chickens and a few goats and I grow all my fruits and veggies and living right here on the lake I fish and hunt but I still go into town and buy maybe 1/3 of my meat, that gives me a way to socialize with others, Living here an hour ish North of Houston we have alot of concerts, festivals and community events that are more often not free, I go to 1 or 2 of them a month, once again just to socialize, I also belong to a Car Club and go to cars and coffee's and car shows during the season. 3. You still need entertainment I have a 42" Roku T.v., no cable but I have internet and I Roku has their own free streaming service so I still get to watch t.v., movies and some live local channels but I generally watch is the news and weather. Just because your a homesteader and an off-grider doesn't mean you have to be a hermit or a recluse or that you don't need entertainment. 4. Learn as much as possible about the homestead you want to build, you can never learn too much.

[@NYCamper62]

Extra living space - yes. Had the Amish build an awning, was a good choice. Also moved the fire pit closer. I love it & the bugs don't.

[@jeffdunnell6693]

Plant rosemary,bugs don’t like it,especially skeeters.

[@RunawayMattCass]

I want to get some type of little fire pit for the deck to help at least with our immediate area on the farm.

[@RunawayMattCass]

Great too know!

[@BeyondBigFood]

Regarding citronella, we bought a small one and propagated it to three, 3 foot tall plants that we set next to the back door. The bugs are attracted to it like ants to sugar. A complete let down.

[@deannacousin2339]

There are some kind of herbs that you can rub over your skin…I’ve forgotten now, but like the other person said Skin So Soft by Avon also works great, and no harmful chemicals!

[@BeyondBigFood]

@@deannacousin2339 Will check it out, thanks. I also heard eating more garlic helps make blood less desirable, so gonna try that, too. Love me some garlic!!

[@deannacousin2339]

@@BeyondBigFood you’re welcome! I love garlic too! Supposed to be a natural antibiotic too! I love learning about the 🌱 plants!

[@StevenEverett7]

Great video Matt and Cass! I found it amusing that you mentioned goat milk in this program as I was just watching "North to Alaska" channel this morning as those nice people were trying the milk from their recently acquired goats. N to A is another great homesteading channel that I've just started watching.

[@kyhilltophome3153]

You might want to take a look at a couple of Cosmopolitan Cornbread's recent posts about her experience using her own donkey's compost. Apparently the hay she was giving her donkeys was infected with an herbicide that killed most of her plants. These videos were about 2 weeks ago. Something to be aware of. The herbicide did not hurt the animals, but a lot of garden work was destroyed.

[@RonPatillo]

On your little cabin most likely if you put some wheels on it. And then put it on blocks would probably be your cheapest fix. Then it's considered mobile . Check around you might be able to take some old axles on an old mobile home. Our go to a welding shop. Most counties treat mobile buildings differently then permanent buildings. But you still end up with blocks under it to stabilize it. I hope something works out for you. I'm sure it will if there's a well there's a way.

[@angleeyes1855]

Welcome to Tennessee..I moved here from. Pennsylvania 45 yrs ago and love it here in Middle Tennessee.

[@Brandi-Marie]

I wish i could move out of my state. A new house would be thr biggest blessing in my life. Wishful thinking!

[@kenskip1]

Avon Skin so soft is great mosquito repellant. Ken

[@debra6513]

Get a bigger kennel for your dog!! How would you like being crammed in that??

[@nikol3974]

Obviously Debra has no common knowledge. I work at a vets office and it's just the right size, along with having no blankets. Alot of young dogs chew and it causes problems

[@Maureencanders]

@@nikol3974 I’ve never seen so many people worry about other peoples dogs

[@AmandaYoungss]

​@@nikol3974You work at a vet's office but you're not a vet You're not a vet tech so you don't know what the proper size is for that dog and how the hell would you like being crammed in it

[@AmandaYoungss]

​@@MaureencandersIt's called compassion and empathy You should try it

[@Maureencanders]

@@AmandaYoungss I have plenty of compassion and empathy asshole but this dog is fine. There’s a reason obviously why there’s nothing in his cage. Maybe he ripped it up that’s dangerous for a dog did you ever think of that? No, you didn’t and you wouldn’t know because it’s not your fucking dog.

[@KanDee_Olson]

Chicken poop is not ready right away. But rabbit poop is. Chicken poop can burn your plants.

[@norxgirl1]

Thinking the same thing, unless most of it comes from deep winter coop bedding that has been composting in place for a while..... Looks like they are going to compost for a few months....

[@WreckerGirl-ec2sc]

Has to be watered down like 25-1 or it burns everything up!

[@theminifarminggroomer7871]

On another note goat poop like rabbit poop can go directly on the garden

[@theminifarminggroomer7871]

On another note goat poop like rabbit poop can go directly on the garden

[@TCDIXON]

been using the blue yeti AC70 to power my home office LOVE IT

[@SugarcreekHomestead]

I think you are doing great!! The garden gate turned out great and garden problems happen to me every year even with soil improvements. We moved our garden this year bc of our hay barn and started all new raised beds and billed rows. Everything looks like it has struggled to grow. This week it’s finally starting to grow. Keep up the good work, yours will too.

[@LynnTanner-ls9kx]

This is my goal ❤ THANK YOU for serving our Country 🇺🇸

[@ozarklanding]

Seeing your camper from the inside puts a smile on my face. My wife and I lived in ours for 15 months while we built out Shouse…

[@Jhunter1]

You have so many hard wood trees that can you can cut down and sell . And or get a portable saw mill and mill ur own wood so you can make ur homestead

[@Jeff-t5b]

Don't worry about what other people say.there so perfect but say bad things about other people.as long as your happy

[@stevenwalker9259]

Don't worry about the people telling you how to treat your pet. I subscribed. Good vibes here for sure.

[@45valk]

I traveled with the pipeline for near 40 years and lived out of an rv. I found it quite comfortable, then stopped traveling abroad and ended up buying the farmstead that I grew up in. Both my parents are gone now but I like being home. I still have my rv which is a 38’ with slide outs. When I vacation I will take it. Great show guys, I just found your channel and will be following y’all.

[@the1stnostagefright]

Keep your roof from developing leaks by using mobile home roof rubber in reflective white that lowers internal temps by around 30°F. Cheaper than buying a carport, but a carport would insure against roof damage more.

[@feliciapresgraves7050]

Enclose the front deck for a temporary living area, to give you all a little more room. I need gardens like that. I need to figure out what I can plant with what I’m having issues with my garden. I usually have great garden. Idk if it’s the soil or I planted a little late

[@roadtriplover.]

You know what, don’t feel bd if your garden has faired less than stellarly. Every climate is different, the pests are different and the soil is different. It generally takes a few years to really learn your environment and what plants do well in your spot. Even if you’ve gardened a lot before, you’ll need to learn everything all over again after you move, even if it’s just to the next town over.

[@lyndad1255]

Get yourself a couple of containers. One for work related items, building materials and feed etc. amd one for overflow household items - maybe plumb a one section for shower, bathroom and laundry area.

[@donovanfoto3263]

Look into Super Adobe for building a storage building and maybe a house, if permitted. You could build a garage, storage shed and maybe a house, CHEAPLY. Also, I would look into a storm shelter, underground. A root cellar could be very functional and could serve as you storm shelter. Sand Battery can give you electric, hot water, heat, all off grid and cheap. A solar array, pointed NORTH can give you cooling and refrigeration. Run that at night.

[@ru2b4real]

There are some plants that can help deter mosquitos. You can plant some in the areas where you typicaly hover/stand/sit around in most often.

[@bobclark9117]

Another great video, I like seeing people doing more with less. Take care.🇺🇸

[@carlv1430]

maybe JUST GET THE LUMBER CERTIFIED on the cabin. Stamped lumber just certifies the lumber is dry ( cured ) and has been graded. I don't see why it couldn't be certified after the fact. They check moisture with a simple meter. Maybe a local sawmill could help.

[@vonheise]

Great deck! When I first retired, I built a similar deck with the intention of adding a tin and clear plastic roof to it. so built it with the posts on the corners and center for the roof peak. Now I wish I had built it to be screened in, but still it is well lit and has two ceiling fans for a breeze and to move mosquitoes, and to move the smoke from the smoker, gas, and charcoal grills.

[@shawndonohoe2789]

Don't be afraid of a very old{as in 50-70 years old} Ford or Massey Ferguson tractor, they never quit, NEVER and are cheap to maintain/repair.

[@MCB9537]

Love what you all are doing. It looks like a lot of work, but it looks like all your work has been super productive. As far as your soil issue is concerned you mentioned earlier in the video that chicken poop is a manure that doesn't need to be aged. I had learned from raising chickens that the exact opposite is true. Thanks for the video. Happy Off-Gridding.

[@navysararmygrunt4037]

Look at making earth berms and using hugelkulture raised beds for your garden. You can clear your land and use the brush, etc., tree limbs, and other stuff to build up your earth berms and then plant on it. The wood and other stuff in the berms breaks down and supplies nutrients to your crops. The berms are also easier to work.

[@lindageiling5922]

Why don't u put a blanket in your dog's crate

[@ReneeTester-er1rk]

I am happy to find your channel. I think it’s great what you all are doing. Happy and healthy makes a good life.

[@imRosco69]

Your channel popped up & I love it. Can't wait to see what comes next. Thanks guys...ur living Large! ❤

[@donettavandyke1224]

I really like watching you guys. I'm just anxious to see your home. I pray you guys really get your homestead going great

[@rickreese5794]

Go Matt and Cass, GO 💯👍😎

[@lorihamlin3604]

I just inherited 125 acres of wooded property with no well or power and as it’s in a conservation program that would not allow electric or well (I think), at any rate can’t afford it and my house is close by. I’ve been thinking about getting a largest camper to move on land. I’m in the process of figuring out electrical availability using solar battery. Water wouldn’t be a big problem. I’m not above an outhouse. Got to have AC if used in summer..gets 100+ for 3 months. You answered some questions I have.

[@lindamarie6574]

Your pets are adorable!!

[@ivanbaric4017]

Value what you have. Value life, value each other, remember life is not about having life is about living. Live well. Sydney AUST.

[@steph291]

be advise :) if you get goats, no flowers will survive on your property ...

[@victoriaaydelott6187]

Good luck with your garden! I’m anxious to see how everything grows!

[@MoonFireForest]

If you can find a beauty berry bush the leaves make an excellent mosquito repellant and the berries make a yummy jelly.

[@WindwalkerHomestead]

I understand everything you're going through. We currently live in a travel trailer. 2 people, one dog and 3 cats. We recently upgraded the water heater to a tankless propane one. It is amazing, but we still have to watch our usage since I still haul water. We started with a little metal shed, but last summer, we got a uhaul truck box for more storage. Sooo much stuff😂

[@BeyondBigFood]

I was in Tennessee last month and the game we played the most is called "What the heck is that!!??". The bugs. OMG. 🤕

[@RunawayMattCass]

We even get little scorpions here... its wild hahah

[@khughes962]

@@RunawayMattCass people are always so surprised to find we have them in Tennessee.

[@bobbiellison4315]

​@@khughes962 What? Scorpions? Tennessee? Hope I don't run into one

[@AliLeBohemian]

Hey guys!!! Where did you get your cushions for your rv buffet? They're really cool and I would like to get some for mine 🥰🥰🥰

[@giraffaVT]

Marigolds repel mosquitos too. And they are pretty useful in other ways.

[@kyledevlin-t1e]

the garden area is looking fantastic cant wait to see all the healthy vegetables.great job guys.

[@RunawayMattCass]

Fingers crossed for a good season for the veggies!

[@alottalogic]

I know from coming across your few videos, that you two are pretty diy handy... Here in TN, fellow resident, west TN, yo can build your own house, dwelling without permits, outside of electrical/plumbing, if you went that route, and that's by the state board.. I did this year's ago when I had attempted to build a tiny house and was denied the same reason you guys were.. Then I just built my own small cabin, and went full off grid. 4:10

[@tamsjourney65.]

6 YRS living in a van ,its not easy but im happy. Best 6 yrs in a long tims

[@phyllismiller4060]

Maybe do a half I closed porch to extend living and keep bugs out ? And get those metal cover building for over camper to keep rain off camper , don't remember what it's called?

[@goatman3828]

Honest question... When you were veterans traveling around living in a camper? Does that mean you are no longer veterans? How is that possible? I was in the military too. Back in the 80's. Yet I am STILL a veteran. Will be untill I die. Then, perhaps I will be considered an ex-veteran. Has some new classification been created that I am unaware of? Also, adorable pups.

[@Revtyme7]

WOW! Love the garden and the gate. Nigerian dwarf goats are like puppies. They will follow you guys everywhere. Suggest getting babies a year before you want to start milking. Then you can love on them and teach them when they are little about going into goat stantion and they will be ready to milk when you are. They are soooo much fun. I cant wait till you get some. You can make cheese and butter. Yum! Love your homestead. Blessings from a Canadian homestead. You might like Living Traditions Homestead for ideas on milking goats and K&S Get Out who have Nigerian dwarf goats for fun. O and, if you put vegetable oil in your standing water the mosquitos cant lay eggs. Works great in my dog swimming pool.

[@Purple_Sticky_Punch]

The cage is fine. People think they need room for cartwheels and other activities. Enough room to turn around and lay down. Thats all they need.

[@nikkimarino5059]

Hey there, I think you guys are great! You are doing an amazing job navigating and creating your space on your beautiful property. I am super sensitive to animals and my only comment is to maybe rethink your dog crate and create a more comfortable sleeping space for your dogs. I don't mean to write that in a negative way, just a mindful comment. Having said that, I know your dogs must love your land and are blessed to be there with you!

[@HaydinB]

Im just here for cassy. Shes my dream girl ❤️

[@tammysprinkle8515]

hey ya'll me and my husband watch your videos and we really enjoy them we live on the Gulf Coast near Mobile Alabama

[@scottmathes423]

I live in a camper too with my wife, 8yr old daughter, and our dog. Been in it about 3yrs. The biggest issues are septic, temps, storage, and power draw. I ran septic pipe to a septic tank and that's a life saver! Running a power pole is ideal. We don't use expensive gas anymore and have electric heaters and hot plates. No longer fill tanks unless we want to in case power goes out in winter. INSULATION is key especially in winter. I use foam board over all windows and upper vents and roll out foil insulation taped on the walls with foil tape in the bed area. Gets too hot in winter now lol. Also got a 10x12 storage shed that we use as another room. Holds tools, toys, kerosene heater and even has recliner and a TV in it. We are in it all year around as a nice chill/work zone. It can be done but I wish I could just mesh about 6 of these storage units together and make it into a house. We're outside more than inside anyway.

[@GAMINGITUPWITHJOHN]

i live in a 5th wheel on my sister and her husband property and he hooked up a 15 gallon to it and wat a difference you guys should look into getting one its so much better to have a longer shower.

[@stevenwalker9259]

You made me lol when you brought up the goat shit in the back of your truck. Clever way to say it. By the way I am a fellow Ginger

[@JasonandLauraoffgrid]

We’re going off grid in 10 months solar and rain catch can use help and advice all that we can get

[@paulawilliams7030]

the place is looking better all the time!

[@momskelton5794]

You could enclose your porch for an added living/entertainment space !!

[@wadeprior5203]

Good Afternoon. Hey, guys doing today. Looks like everything is starting to come together. Look like you're happy now. Alright, guys, have a great day and God bless both of you. Keep up the good work. I wish you guys would be able to move in your house. You know, but I guess life goes on. Love you guys be good. God bless you.

[@wextremeart4399]

This is amazing any hard work is amazing God bless your beautiful place

[@midtennprepper6200]

I live in a very strict county , but they do allow tiny homes up to 1 thousand square ft. You just have to have ten inch floor joists and studs on sixteen inch center.

[@AphoneAphone-zj5up]

Hello question where in Tennessee is this property located and could you it as a permanent residence with a address and can it be a van that moves or does it need to be stationary... thank you

[@monsters_are_human]

It IS NOT illegal 😂. I live in a 5th wheel in Tennessee (Jackson County). Just a simple tip, get you guys a tankless water heater. The hot water never runs out unless the water heater goes out. Get some camper under pending to go around the bottom of the camper and get yourselves a heated water hose to run into the main water input. You'll thank me in the winter. Also, switch the septic hose for PVC pipe and run it straight into your septic. And, make sure you reseal your roof once every couple of years.

[@donnamays24]

The best poop is rabbit poop…have a few rabbits in a tall movable pen and place over your garden beds..and they just sprinkle fertilizer for you!..I have a neighbor who raise them to eat as well..blessings from Western NC❤

[@enzodunn2577]

That deck could be turned into an add on to the trailer. A nice big living room with a stone fireplace on one side and on the other side where the other door is, a small but large enough bathroom for a clawfoot tub and an on demand hot water heater for nice long hot showers. LOL I'm just letting my imagination run wild here. Don't mind me. Great videos guys!

[@ayronsmama05]

Having been there and done that. Loved every second! And the only thing Insurance! Not allowed to live in a camper, travel trailer, stationary and finance. Born and bred Tennessean!

[@tubularguynine]

Y'all are a lot nicer than me, because I would tell the Commissar Karens at the county permit dept. to sit and spin about not letting y'all live in that shed-to-house!

[@tvpittybull5502]

Do u have any blankets for the pup ?.

[@Liimpy]

If your looking for a piece of farm equipment, look for a john deere 110 TLB, tractor loader backhoe.. mines a 2006, i paid $14k.. its basically the swiss army knife of farm/construction gear.. the backhoe is very capable, and it can dig to 10ft deep, it's also removable and has a 3 point hitch once removed, i can run every piece i need to harvest hay and bail it, brush cutter etc.. the bucket is removable so you can swap on forks, or use the aux hydraulics to run any attachment that a skid steer can run.. ive built driveways, fences, dug a septic, foundation, etc.. the most useful and best piece of equipment I've got on my property ✌️

[@carriann3725]

Greetings from Ohio. My name is Carri. Just came across your video. I have a question 🙋‍♀️ why did you torch the wood for the gate? Learning a lot from your video. Thank you. 🤗💖

[@johngrinkevich]

You'll need a cross member from bottom of hinge side to top of latch side to prevent sagging.

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Great video Matt and Cass

[@missycitty9478]

Why no bed for your caged dog? Also, cage is WAY too small for him. Wayyy.

[@EdZirul]

Use kao wool for insulation… it won’t burn and heat doesn’t pass through it… so cold doesn’t either…. It’s used in furnaces for melting metals… expensive but … lower heating and cooling costs …

[@yolihomesteadlyfestyle8524]

Your property is beautiful embrace it. Society has sold us on size materialism as a direct part of our mindset. Bigger is better instead of a waste of space. Trust me, I understand.

[@mike.de.105th]

Ty for talking be about bluetti