Minimalist Couple Living in a Tiny Camper Trailer That Cost Only $1,800 - RV Life

[@fernandochavez4312]

I work in construction, 40 plus years now. Seen houses, not homes, growing bigger and grosser as the years have passed. You and other young people like you are a true breath of fresh air. Thank you and the very best of luck. Not that you need it. 👍

[@dlg1776]

I love the insulation blocks for the windows, great idea. Nice to see people who understand the importance of time together rather than having a lot of things.

[@crazyoldvegan9035]

Loved her honesty about it being rough in the beginning.

[@safelyheartfelt8142]

Yes, was a good reality check. Also happy she ended up really loving it!

[@sillywabbit8421]

+Love Is Flowing IDK. kinda looked like he was staring at her like gaslighted hostage. I'm sorry but there's no way in hell that it's enjoyable to live in a junky trailer w/no running water, espec in the winter. I know cause I've done it. but, Godspeed! each to his own

[@XVeganDaveGodFreeX]

Love your user name! ;)

[@captaindingbat]

I'd have to have water, need my own shower. Power and heat though is much easier. :)

[@martinwarren2553]

There is a good diy green energy guide on EzBatteryKit ( . ) com that can help you save huge on batteries

[@cleavisbutkus9373]

I live in an RV for 22 years . I hardly ever pay any kind of rent. The best things in life are free.

[@pilgrim6685]

How much did you save doing it

[@michaelgm80]

It’s not free

[@michaelgm80]

So you are saying your a free loader living from the profits of other hard working people. Abusing the the kindness of the church who receives it money from hard working people. And your friend who pays real money for his/ her land in which they must have to work hard for. Don’t say you step out in faith. That’s would be a disgrace to yourself and the book. You were lucky they let you stay 5 yrs. instead of helping yourself you probably overstayed your welcome and they made you leave. There is a difference between free loading and charity.

[@Steve-gj1ev]

@@pilgrim6685 thousands

[@Steve-gj1ev]

@m e Someplace nice always happens. I step out in faith, and God has done the rest . Arizona is great for freebies. There's blm, state land. I lived in a nice church lot for 3 years. Then I was asked to live for free, and be security on an RV sales lot.5 years there . Great gig. Now I'm on a friends nice yard. PTL.. I know great places to hang in the Forrest in Flagstaff too. Very beautiful

[@Anonymous-nj2ow]

imagine being fully employed, living this way for 10-20+ years, you'd have an absolute fortune saved up.

[@Alphacentauri819]

Anony mous but isn’t that against what a lot of these people are about? A lot of them don’t care about the fortune, but about the living and adventure, simplicity and freedom...those don’t exist with many oh the regular full employment. They’re often trying to get out of that rat race, or avoid it all together...a fortune is a different meaning to them. A fortune is this life and enough to get by, maybe a little more...many don’t value the $$fortune the way a lot of others do.

[@welderlogic1806]

Cost was the number one factor in their decision to move into a trailer. I guarantee they did it to save a fortune.

[@Vention1MGTOW]

It's a good strategy. I went nowhere near that frugal but I was still able to retire 6 months ago at age 54.

[@babyfreezer]

You basically described FIRE

[@Charlesbjtown]

What's the use of having a bunch of money, while living like a homeless person?

[@JE-ee7cd]

It's a bit strange that living small is considered "alternative". Throughout time humans have always lived a simple life. It's actually big houses and stressful jobs that is the experimental form of living.

[@shanti3152]

JE- excellent point...👍

[@RadioHouston]

well put

[@Dis_is_fine]

That’s exactly what I was thinking! Throughout history humans have lived pretty rough, this trailer living would be considered a luxury. We have really switched our lifestyle to busy lives so we can buy useless stuff

[@1982MCI]

Christina Reynolds but you can also look at from the point that modernization has developed an enormous amount of things that we never had before that probably take more lives than save them. I agree with your point that things have been created to save many, many lives but would all of it have been necessary if we didn’t create even more things that took many more lives?

[@mramerica6229]

WRONG. YOU DONT KNOW ANYTHING JE

[@stormygirl1704]

You guys look happy and seem less stressed out! Good for you. My only issue is the showering. I personally would not want to go somewhere to get clean.

[@mimijacobs1718]

U can sponge bath if u dont go to the gym

[@flanative6668]

There are inexpensive camping showers that can be purchased from outdoors stores. You fill them with water, hang them up, stand underneath and shower away. You can warm the water before pouring into the shower container. You could hang them in a shower that is not hooked to water or get an inexpensive outdoor loo-tent and hang it in there for your showers.

[@sharawargoddess1849]

I have a homemade collapsing shower in my 14 ft 1963 camper I live in full time. I can handle it just fine to enjoy less stress elsewhere in my life.

[@tomkelly349]

I bought a large shower tent I put a little table in there with a square basin warm water and a washcloth I do my scrubby dubby and rinse off with a clean pump up bug sprayer works great

[@nemesisnine3297]

You can build a simple 2x4 platform and have a 20 gallon tank with a small showerhead and put curtain around it and a shallow round bucket to step into with a quick dry mat in it and outside it, dump the soap water outside on the dirt and shower under the sun. Viola shower.

[@emmasamson1254]

I just moved into a camper about twice this size and I’m having a hard time transitioning. I’m so thankful to hear about the troubling transition they had as well, gives me hope!

[@welikegoodies]

Emma Samson how is it going now Emma? Are you more settled in two months on? I’m thinking about doing this at some point. Thanks

[@divehonkeytonks6009]

Thanks for posting. I've lived like that since 1990, and will continue to for as long as I can. The lifestyle has allowed my family and I to have choices and freedoms that very few Americans will ever realize today. Best choice I ever made. I have liberty.

[@bottlenosedolphin8494]

Absolutely Love the simplicity, honesty & real life in this vid, ..thanks for sharing 🌸

[@StardustVibes]

Help! I've fallen down a youtube rabbit hole watching all these free spirit minimalists videos!! :-)

[@elizabethcattanach8556]

haha, me too!

[@digitalmusicalart3494]

Just as I have tonight.

[@SpizawkDaKizowz]

I've always called it "KZbin safari".

[@mr.e6164]

preach!!! hahaha

[@roter13]

ugh this is now me

[@AJBeetle1]

Nice trailer layout, really like your set up. I appreciate that you've alloted a decent chunk of space for your bathroom, it's so rare to see that and for me it's a must if it's your full-time home.

[@kennethmaccourt7393]

Way greener than spending all the money on building a tiny house. the greenest building is one already in existence! good work!

[@safelyheartfelt8142]

Another really inspiring alternative housing video! Something that really strikes me about this one is how conducive it is to spending a lot of time outdoors. It's like more of a camping feeling than a typical "I live in a house" feeling. It takes up so much less space (and money) than a house would so that means more room on the property for just open-air building-free nature - and growing food, and animals to roam. Or bonfires or whatever folks wanna do outside. Also forces them to be more minimalist with their belongings which is a great thing cause loved ones and activities and experiences are more meaningful than a bunch of high-maintenance belongings. That's cool they sometimes don't bother with showering at home and use the gym for that instead though would need to weigh out the cost-savings of that. I can't really imagine a family with kids enjoying this, but for one low-maintenance single or happy couple who values cost-saving, nature, minimalism, travel - sounds awesome. Curious to hear more about cost + options for finding legal places in the US to park it other than RV parks and certain farms.

[@ronpro4]

Frick'n awesome man, my wife and I did that for 9 1/2 years and traveled all over the USA. I would go back in a second.

[@jeremyzisman9385]

i wish i could treavl the us only been to Georgia florda and south carliona and alabama

[@CutePiggy-o8d]

I wish I could do that but I have kids

[@unknown-kn4uf]

Being an introvert i love this 😍♥️ i can spend my whole life in that

[@MrKewlhanz]

you may not think it,but skirting the underside in with some vynal siding,to block the wind,makes a HUGE differance in keeping it warm.Also will keep the pipes from busting should you ever hook up the water.Anyways,yeah!Really cool example of minimalist living!Good job!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

That's really good advice, thanks for sharing with everyone!

[@grateful1929]

Exploring Alternatives Where do your dogs stay when y'all leave? Inside or do y'all let them stay outside? It would seem to hot in the summer for them inside.

[@LaDayna04]

You two are awesome. I love the enthusiasm in their voices. Happiness is wonderful. I am glad you are happy.

[@backtogeek]

An elevated water barrel with a square frame and a tarp pointed in to the top of the barrel from above (small hole) and you will catch rain water and morning due, put a fine charcoal filter on the barrel and hook it up to the water inlet, if you elevate it above the window you wont even need a pump, gravity will take care of it for you, you can use that water for washing/showering and if you add a UV filter in to the mix, drinking too. I lived in a caravan/camper trailer for a month, it is surprising how fast you adapt and realize how little space you actually need, good video!

[@fiestaburger1213]

Love this! The only thing I find hard to believe is finding an apartment in Capitol Hill that is $900. Girl WHAT! I've yet to find a studio in Denver for less than $1200. Im seriously considering this lifestyle now! :)

[@ku6479]

No matter how small you go, nothing beats running water...especially running hotwater.

[@JessDiann]

K U that was my thought . Looks neat , but I would have to have water! Hot water!

[@muktofreedom]

Sorry, but u can heat watter put in a bucket , have a bucket of could water and mix in a 3 one, go 2 the shower place and with a plastic cup or so take a shower. I was in Goa, India in good hotel and they did so and was nice and I experience that even 2 wash long hair I was using much less watter than normal...ok they are having running could watter. In the summer u shower outside!

[@geritisdale-brock7247]

There are portable showers you can buy. But they said the shower a gym. My wife and I recently took our camper out to a state park and didn't have hot water, except what we heated on the stove. Most of the sites had the water shut off for the off season and the shower houses were closed. Bring baby wipes and dry shampoo🤷

[@sarahsweetser1821]

You can def live in a camper and have running water if you live in an RV park or something similar.

[@t_c5266]

Im not understanding the replies where they're talking about washing in a bucket, or with cups of water. Theyre in a permanent spot, just in a small RV. They can afford to put a water tank next to the trailer, solar heater up top, solar panels, and have all the hot running water they want.

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Love the simple life, that's what we're aiming for in our van life

[@Aconitum_napellus]

God damn hippies! I wish I lived like this.

[@MegaDutcher]

If you nail a cushion/pillow to the bottom of a wooden serving tray, you don't need a table for eating. You could even use memory foam so it remembers the shape of your lap. Anyway just an idea...

[@arthenrowansbay4425]

This is so nice and homey, I love that it didn't look so crowded in there, probably because of the table being gone. Absolutely loved it.

[@kimberlyanderson3301]

It's your life,do as you please. Your working your not begging. You will be blessed with a lovely home. May God bless you soon.

[@mrbr549]

Wonderful video Mat and Danielle! I like the way they have adapted to small space living. What a nice couple also. Thanks for the upload!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

You're very welcome, thanks for checking it out :)

[@slickwillie916]

I love your Terry camper! I have been living in my 19.5 foot camper for about 14 years and I love it, much better than trying to live in a van

[@zipprsandbuttons]

I lived in a camper before small living was cool. I spent my high-school years living alone in a camper. I LOVED it! This camper is the same model as mine, except my windows would slide. Watching this gave me high school nostalgia😍

[@KALYNSHangingOutWithKalyn]

The more I watch these videos and see all that stuff in my garage that we never use! The more I don't want anymore unneeded stuff!

[@gibbethoskins8621]

You know you're in love when you can take a shit just feet away from someone else in a small confined space.

[@jamesvan2201]

Why does this have only 21 likes??? It's so true!

[@winginitbest5944]

Shari Patrice so shallow.. damn

[@k1llerm0th56]

What about the mens bathroom

[@CutePiggy-o8d]

Or maybe the woods instead

[@i2harry]

I really appreciate the esthetic of your home. It’s so cozy and homey than the popular minimalistic style

[@lovinlifewithsass2052]

Wow, what a great video! It's videos like this that give insight into what I think I am capable of. I love that they shared about their struggles in the beginning and how it took time to adjust. It's important to hear that side of things, particularly as my own fears of not being able to live tiny sneak up. What an inspirational video!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

That's great to hear. I'm happy the video gave you a bit more information about the more challenging aspects. Like you said, I think it's really important to include that. Thanks for watching and happy exploring :) :)

[@Thebald1]

I'm getting ready to move into a pop-up camper soon .. I just bought a 1991 with a new canvas for $900

[@dominiquebt]

Absolutely love this trailer with all the windows! Dig that vintage oven too. This is the first time I've seen lots of live plants inside a tiny living space. Makes it seem very homey. Great alternative living option. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ronch550]

$1,800. Wow. You could end up spending more on a fully loaded Apple computer.

[@xivwords5448]

ronch550 much more. On a desk top

[@pilgrim6685]

Or two monitor stands

[@toningtony8411]

Pretty sure she did

[@underthetornado]

Actually 1800 is too high for that.

[@Eyeshaveit]

It depends on how it looked when you bought it and how much work it needed... It needs some paint but overall it's a nice camper I think.. My boyfriend and I just got a camper for free but so far we put over $3,000 into it.. It has water damage and needs almost everything replaced.. I think we will be spending at least $1-2,000 more so it's decent to use.. So it will be a $5,000 investment.. But it's better than spending around $16,000 for a new one.. It's going to look so cool when it's done... Cant wait!

[@williamblakeestell]

Her laptop is half the price of their home lol

[@josephablack759]

also called priorities

[@willamibatista]

Hahahahahahaha

[@muCephei_]

Which is why Apple prices their products that way. If you want it enough, you get it.

[@adrianagflores5587]

My hubby had a stereo system in his car that cost him twice as much the car .

[@beverlyskates]

you gotta pick and choose if your broke?

[@betofloydian226]

Well, home is where your heart is... Their hearts are together in that camper, and the place - although I loved it, is the smallest thing to worry about. I am so glad to see this couple, they're bold, they're happy and that's what really matters!

[@tybrady64]

A HUGE HUGE advantage to living in a travel trailer like this is that you do not need a building permit. You can skip a lot of bureaucratic red tape. You also do not have to pay ten thousand bucks plus for a septic system. (Just have a composting toilet and be very clean with your gray water) So if you buy land in an area that does not have zoning restrictions against living in an RV, the building permit people cannot say anything about living in an RV (or any other type of vehicle) because it does not require a building permit, it is outside of their control, they cannot say you do not have an occupancy permit. Taxes are paid for a vehicle not a building.

[@s.l.thomas6731]

Liberated!

[@doniellefrank2995]

my fiance and I just looked at a camper today. it has so much space. it's kind of like a two story. its something I never thought I'd do this but it's something I'm super excited to do.

[@TheTravelingTogetherJournal]

I love the insulation blocks. We started living small in our homemade camper while driving south to Panama and all we do is dream and talk about our next build. We may never go back to real life. Mobile life is the way to go.

[@LiLBitsDK]

yeah the blocks are pretty nice

[@sav376]

Looking into doing something similar, I was curious how you found the land you're on. Thanks in advance!

[@athena11711]

I live in a camper full time. My wife and I are professionals we work in healthcare.

[@seratonia1]

Thats amazing,Id love to give it ago,working full time too

[@whnjewelery]

This is my dream!

[@1982MCI]

Erick Martinez my wife and I are getting setup to do the same thing. We have been downsizing for years and now we are gonna be buying our RV this summer and when it’s the way we want it then she can locate a job in an area where we want to travel too and take off and don’t look back. Have you two run into hospitals cutting back on the travelers anywhere and what areas are still strongly using them from what you’ve experienced? I’m proud of you both and maybe one day soon our paths will cross somewhere. Take care and be safe out there!

[@brandnewbeauty4244]

Slot Addict Slots that’s what I’m Planning to do after I graduate.

[@whyjustwhy2168]

@Brian the Slot addict how will she get that much a month at retirement

[@alexiscondit898]

This is exactly what I plan to do as soon as I graduate school this June. But I'll have to tow the trailer around a bit. So excited! It's going to be a challenge, but nothing worth doing comes without some challenges.

[@coolcatcarolena4951]

I like how they met in the middle and she ended up loving the lifestyle. Do they rent the land? or were they able to purchase?

[@ExploringAlternatives]

I believe they do own that land :) :)

[@sikeedelic]

Exploring Alternatives they rent the land, friends of mine :)

[@coreylahey1711]

CoolCat Carolena they stole it from my cousin

[@ladypilliwick8179]

Kathleen Dittmer as long as the wheels are on the trailer there is no taxes. now there are a ton of old farmers that will more then willing to let you live on the land and all you have to do is have a breeding pair of goats. reason. ....agriculture tax write off go to farm Coop and ask. you'll be suprized

[@tyfowler3155]

Land is crazy cheap if you're willing to live off grid. About 2k to 5k per ACRE. :O Yeah, and usually owner financed with less than $500 down. The significant costs are: solar system (1k), septic system (5k which may be required by ordinance), drilling and creating a well (6k to 20k) but the nice thing is you can usually take your time and it must be so freeing to own your space like that. Even in small towns, you don't quite have the same experience of being totally independent and off grid. The defining factor in a lot of these videos is a sweet and kind partner to share the lifestyle with. Most wouldn't make it (or want to) solo.

[@DenverDave2]

Thanks for posting your video. We just purchased a 1991 Terry camper and good some good ideas from your video and have it at a fixed location in Colorado, but don't live there continuously. We do similar with the vegetables, but hadn't thought of a vertical rack. We were surprised that we love our 5 gallon bucket compostable toilet buckets with seats - not as fancy as yours, but only needs biodegradable liner, peat moss, wood chips and some paper filling that absorbs moisture.

[@LHSlash]

Low maintenance and gorgeous... Man, I really hope you know how lucky you are!

[@donnajones9006]

My first house after I got married was a 8 x 12 travel trailer. Happiest I ever was for the 2 months we lived there.

[@juliaarnold1078]

Donna Jones why didn’t you live there longer

[@kevinpatrickcarey3741]

i lived in someones driveway in one of those crank up trailers with the bed on each side. LOVED IT! if your creative there is actually a TON of space in them

[@tonylama2012]

Less is more. The poorest times in my life were the happiest. When I made a ton of money a wasn't so much.

[@demented12]

I'm slobbering with their cooking,that salad seems delicious . Also she's pretty :)

[@vinnyd8216]

demented12 Me too 👍I wonder if they're are vegetarians..

[@5tevef]

Vinny D they're = they are. edit again.

[@jkarloc3750]

demented12 have some respect

[@demented12]

I'm just admiring her beauty( with all due respect). Did you see any bad words or profanity in my comment?

[@jonq8714]

I bet you have a lot of 'friends' who wish you would just disappear.

[@Thejaguarprincesa]

The outside area and the whole living set up is so calm✨

[@billdperry]

How do you find these people to interview?

[@tovsteh]

Night vision goggles.

[@BrassLock]

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[@76unclefester]

I am 40 been married 18 years we have lived in a camper for five years and love it we rent a lot. But we are currently looking to purchase land . I don't think we will change .

[@theVonThompsons]

i like the simplicity

[@LumpinSpacePrincess1]

They could probably set up a rain catchment system for showering. And filter it for cooking and drinking. I love their setup, the land is very beautiful!!

[@pa777billy]

I envy this lifestyle . City life sucks in so many ways . Take bad neighbors for instance . A lot of people today are just out & out bad . They don't sleep at night and they make a lot of noise and become offended and combative when asked to keep the noise down & allow other people to sleep . Neighbors often play loud music that you don't like . Compare that with the milieu of the nature sounds of Chickens & crickets & birdsongs along with the smell of soil and compost creates a healing , tranquilizing salve that the city sadly lacks .

[@eleanorkerby]

we just moved to thirteen acres in a one room cabin and loving every moment of it, even the bear walking up the hill when I was taking a bath in a kiddie pool

[@BrettHoustonTube]

That's cool. I grew up with one of those campers. We had a new one back in the day and took it out every chance we had. Good times.

[@TinyHouseFamily]

Composting toilets were the biggest adjustment for us to! But it becomes a part of your life pretty quickly, and you don't even think about it ;-) Enjoyed the story!

[@graceguzman760]

Nice

[@garyofnyc]

Well shot, nice easygoing people, conscientious. I live in a small NYC apartment in Midtown Manhattan. I think I can emulate this lifestyle someday!

[@shenikqwamcduffie8974]

Beautiful camper, nice couple

[@johnjolson4119]

Lump of scrap and 2 lazy hippys with a stinking shit machine pissing on the kitchen floor

[@christiangullaksen5219]

Your comments says ALOOOT about you :) I feel sorry for kids like yourself

[@schlottyd]

John Leigh U mad bro?!?!

[@tommyboat64]

You are true to your Nationality.

[@dominicgerodano5481]

John Jolson I thought they were nice people, however reading your comment had me lmfao.

[@utubit22]

she's gorgeous 😍 dudes gotta be stoked living with so much freedom and a lovely girl like that 💪

[@Thebald1]

I was thinking the same.. So cool

[@bradlightcap5923]

Me also😁

[@nayrtnartsipacify]

Whenever she pronounces something with an s sound would drive me crazy.

[@Dupstan]

Yea dude seems so relaxed and satisfied

[@chainzishthemighty]

@@nayrtnartsipacify oh my god yes, i had to turn the volume down lmao

[@fringestream990]

I've been watching similar videos like this off and on for years on youtube. So I'm surprised at the negative comments. I suppose it's a knee jerk reaction from people who've been so conditioned to think owning some over sized and over priced home in suburbs is actually a smart goal to achieve, I did too until I realized how foolish it is to define yourself by your crown molding and granite countertops, and so afraid that if you do ONE thing your boss doesn't approve of that if you lose your job then your house of cards falls. Me personally, I'd rather have a roof over my head that's paid for so my money can go to more meaningful things rather than the latest BMW I can lease that will be considered old in a year lol....

[@lynnehalbert]

Smitty Knickerbocker we never really own anything when it's paid off.

[@pennypay1]

Who said anything about 'oversized' homes? What about a happy medium, where you can have a normal flush toilet and not worry about where anything goes except for an occasional malfunction? What about those of us who wish to entertain gracefully, without putting them up in a crawl space less than a foot from the ceiling?

[@1982MCI]

Smitty Knickerbocker amen Brother!

[@1982MCI]

pennypay1 what about if they are happy and content with their decisions tho just as you are? Do you really think their guests are upset about where they had to sleep? I don’t think so, they probly knew what they were getting into before they arrived and are probly of similair mindset to them? How many of your guests do you think aren’t satisfied staying in your guest room? Do you think any of them would have rather Ed staying at the 5 star Sheraton downtown?

[@tinypinefarm7275]

"Define yourself by your crown molding and granite countertops" perfectly said!!!!!!

[@stevrgrs]

I can’t wait till the minds of the masses switch to ditching the useless huge houses and start to actually live outside their castles :)

[@stevrgrs]

McToils why? You want them all to yourself ? :P

[@ibetatestedyourmother]

The economy will crash. You still have to work. These people don't. Garanteed, any money is made from social media or the state. One of them is claiming disability for something.

[@edwardkenway6467]

That would be terrible. You need those people to keep the economy afloat.

[@RootSuitMan]

You're gonna be waiting a looooooooooooooong time.

[@gagambibo8949]

Sell the huge houses and give the money to the homeless people.. it would be fair.

[@christiegurganus254]

it's sad that rent and utilities have jacked up so high that we're all being pushed into tiny domiciles. Viva la revolucion!!!!

[@landynstella5977]

filmpnk * 7 billion people on the earth people want to live together pay top dollar get more space no revolution

[@christiegurganus254]

Astro Fury :(

[@brianhurd8691]

white people are the minority of the world... expected to cater to the minorities in our country's.. this is collapsing our first world civilizations..

[@ejRecording]

its called the federal reserve and fractional lending, creates enslavement to the banks with debt

[@leelizardwilcox6271]

ITS SAD THAT YOU BOUGHT INTO THE CONSUMERIST DRIVEN SOCIETY THEY'VE BRAINWASHED YOU TO NEED.

[@LenoraForest]

I suggest you get a 2.5 gallon water container with a spout for washing dishes and hands. It’s much easier than pouring from a gallon jug. Walmart has them for just a few bucks. They also have a handle on top making them easier to carry. I love what you've done with the place - so cute.

[@denisesanabia8422]

LUV your story I'm living in tiny home soon can't wait minimalist way to go always thnx

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching Denise!

[@carolineullrich7323]

I love the priorities(essential Items) here. Guitar, dogs bandana, necklaces. I need to look at myself and makw sure Im nit doing the same thing. But on a positive note. They look like theur having a great time and making things work for themselves

[@DenisMorissetteJFK]

It even came with a Yellow Lab! Perfect!

[@nationalparksgirl2563]

i have a mallard 19n and I love living in it. Doing the small living space is awesome. I cant imagine living any other way.

[@MtnSnowflake]

Bet you spend more time outside :-) ..... we would love that for sure. My only concern is how the trailer is in the winter with essentially no winterization underneath.

[@michaelrudy8744]

Montana Snowflake they are in Arizona. There's no winter.

[@danielfronc4304]

You guys are so cool and smart. Just get what you need and save every penny you can and invest it for later in life. I really admire what you've done. The sixties live on!

[@AdmiralPreparedness]

I envy your spirit and dedication to living with less and having so much. Sounds corny but that is how I feel. Good luck!

[@jbt6007]

Awesome story. I totally understand that it would be rough in the beginning -- that is a huge adjustment. I would definitely need some running water..........

[@Roushangari]

If you love simplicity and appreciate happiness more than collecting material possessions, there is so much beauty to see in this kind of life.

[@Roushangari]

My old comment!

[@canadianrushfan12]

I love the guitar! It’s a keeper

[@johnramos9423]

you can find these all day long on Craigslist for about 800 dollars.Ive remodeled I don't know how many of these since I was a kid.

[@jennifery5353]

I liked just about everything in this video. I’m looking into buying a camper to live in. I’m looking for great ideas and tips for space and styling. I’m not really concerned about minimalism, but my main reason for wanting to do this is to save money and pay off debt. It’s awesome that they paid $1800 for their camper. That’s just about how much I can afford. I have a little less than a year to find one. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@rubyokosi8377]

Smart young couple. Keep your money in your pocket😁

[@nayrtnartsipacify]

She probably keeps money in her pocket.

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

I have a camper exactly like your. It needs to be fixed up. You have a nice home. We use the big spray containers to shower. They work great. Just set them in the sun during the day and it makes for a nice shower. Love your home!

[@AT.inbetween]

You guys are way ahead of the curb!

[@LionHeart-jv3ii]

ERL and the way ahead from you also

[@ryanfisher6402]

Left on the curb

[@TheresaPowers]

Curb? The word should be CURVE.

[@KeithsReviews]

Lmaoa!!!!!!!!!!hahahahahhaahahahahahahahah

[@Ronwixziv]

Thank you for your wonderful video. I'm looking for a tiny house, but your set up has given me other ideas as well.

[@ronhart4166]

Simplicity !! Oh how I would enjoy much simpler life :)

[@jadariusbruce5546]

I love where you guys chose to live And the dogs seem to love it too! It seems so peaceful

[@Ready_for_apocalypse]

Wow, there are so many negative comments on here for no good reason. If you hate this lifestyle or people that live it...why are you watching the video adding to the views? Lol. It's quite silly. I'm so confused as to why anyone would even care how someone else lived as long as they weren't harming anyone or anything. If you rather clock in for 30-40-50 years of your life, taking a one week vacation every year, being miserable, by all means, do that. No one is hassling you for doing that. If someone finds a way of life that makes them happy and doesn't affect your way of life, I don't get why it would bother you so much. The only thing I can think of it jealously. Maybe you're not jealous of the lower income, or small space. But maybe you're jealous because you have zero freedom. Maybe you're jealous of the fact you have to wake up at 5am to get your kids ready for school. Maybe you're pissed because you've only seen 4 or 5 states in your life. Maybe you're envious because you don't possess the courage it takes to venture out and change your lifestyle. Maybe you're trapped in the lifestyle you have because you have student loans, a car note or two, and a mortgage and a house full of materialistic things that don't actually improve your life. Maybe you wake up every morning and say "Fuck this.". Is this way too long for a youtube comment? Absolutely. But some of you are bitter as hell and it's not a good look.

[@Tianainflow]

Long comment but worth the read because everything was true lol

[@marthajackson1898]

i would say you nailed that...i was thinking the same thing..👍👋

[@sarahnagorney8116]

We have the exact same camper at our lake lot. It's a little smaller but same layout. We love it.

[@gordthor5351]

All couples should do this for 6 months before they get married. It doesn't matter if they like this type of living or not. They will either get to know each other intimately (if they are meant to be),or hate each other and part ways.

[@gordthor5351]

SW Sweetie Statistics are often useless if all the variables aren't considered. There are many factors at play,but the obvious one is that people who decide to live with a partner may also be more likely to divorce if they are unhappy with the relationship after taking vows, since they may have less conservative views of marriage. The most conservative are going to be influenced by their strong religious values,which many even prohibit living together,so they have no choice anyhow. These same people will be equally compelled to hang onto their marriage (due to religious taboos of divorce) even if they are absolutely miserable. I'm sure the results would be different if it was changed to "happily married". Regardless of that,my example was MUCH different than living in a spacious home where one could retreat to a different room to cool down after any argument,or even have their own space at will. Only true love can keep 2 people together when they are cooped up in such a small space. You can't get away from anything you may not like.You have to accept your partner as they are,or it is not going to last long. It really is the perfect test.Mind you if everyone did that,the marriage rate would only be about 20% XD.

[@benjaminmann6963]

Nice to have a yard!!....since your stationary, I would have chosen a bit larger trailer. Also get water hookup. Looks cozy!

[@CheapandGreenCanada]

So interesting! I wondered about the insulation in an area with a harsh winter and summer - very clever solution. You didn't mention the cost of the land and how you get electricity. Utilities and land costs are some of my big concerns with small living. Could you tell us more?

[@erikadowdy686]

CheapandGreen Ive heard marine batteries are the best to use for electricity needs. U can buy a solar panel and converter to charge the battery.

[@SailBeforeSunset]

You are right. You can do so much with solar these days. We can power everything on our sailboat with solar.

[@rng8891]

I see a large house in the background. And another, very modern, building in the background also. I suspect they are well off (+$150k/yr). When Winter Time comes they live in the "Big" House. I think most people would be surprised to find out how they really live. I grew up in the Northeast and that 1969 Camper will kill you in a Colorado winter.

[@samfoxley2930]

Or they have permission from whoever owns the land, buildings nearby isn't an indicator of their wealth.

[@SailBeforeSunset]

rng8891 Source?

[@alexandria1316]

Love this! But for showering you can easily make a rainwater system for less than $100 and you should also get a solar camping shower as it warms the water from the sun and super easy to use indoor or out. Having one or both those things you’ll never have to travel to a gym to shower. (60 gallon rain water barrels can cost as low as $38)

[@tracybetha9679]

Nice share. Like how simple is the new happy.Wanna get out there too. Got a RV! Got some good ideas from ya, thanks.

[@smallfootprint2961]

For $1800.00, it can just be a great adventure. One suggestion is to keep the weeds away from the home some distance for fire clearance. Especially since they are growing under the coach as well. Enjoy your cute little home.

[@charliefohey1230]

This is incredible. I could save a lot of $ this way! It’s the change of everyday life that one would have to adjust to.

[@justasobriquet]

Thanks for showing a set-up that most people could afford and accomplish. I love the lush tiny houses that cost as much as a full-sized home but I will never be able to afford those. I bought a $1300 travel trailer (it needs some work but nothing that I can't figure out) and 2 acres of land. It isn't as hard as many people think, it's peaceful and less stressful than paying rent on an apartment that I can't afford. We need more support and less legal challenges to living sustainably and within our means (and can help us redefine what a "living wage" can be.)

[@ryanlewis194]

I love it. Great video. I own a 69 lo liner. It's parked in my backyard. I live in it during the spring, summer and fall it's my special place. Saves a lot of money too.

[@anthonybingham7468]

Hi, I lived in a caravan for 3years whilst building a house on the west coast of Scotland and boy I miss the caravan!!! Your doing great, keep it up.👍👍

[@davestennes305]

I guess there is no problem with local ordinances prohibiting a trailer with no other living facilities on the property - neighbors might complain if they're snobs. Really like the stackable insulation blocks - skirting would help also to avoid cold floors. Open floor plan is way more visually appealing and functional then trying to stuff too much in a small space.

[@LaurieFloodTeacher]

I think it behooves the posters of the video to find out for us what county in CO allows them to live in their RV like this, so we can look it up for ourselves. Otherwise, it is just click bait in my opinion, because they rarely show us in these positive videos where this is considered legal.

[@davestennes305]

Skirting would be dirt cheap - any waterproof construction material, eg. wood panels or vinyl siding - nothing fancy for this older trailer. I remember spending one full season near flagstaff in a class C motorhome and the floor was crunchy :) - heat was stratified toward the ceiling and the floor was very cold. With the skirting it would also reduce water pipes freezing. This couple carry there water in bottles so not in issue for them.

[@bryanshoemaker6120]

there is a lot of place like this, ive bin living in a 1979 american clipper for 7 years up in nor cal. i spent most of my life growing up in rv, trails or campers. you just need to find land away from urban area's. just dont make the mistake some make. if you move in the woods, must learn to live like the locals. locally we had some problems. locals and those migrating from the city. bumped heads, things turn violent. some pulled from there cars and beaten in the streets, arsen, booby traps. we like our tree's, we like to live more with the environment. the others just destroyed everything. cement with houses packed in as tight as possible till the forest fire. this is fire country, you cant have house packed in like that. no room for defence.

[@michaelrudy8744]

Kathleen Dittmer did you just call Arizona 'cold country'? ;-p

[@MoJo7Crow]

1989/90 there was a horrific storm 60 car pile up, lots of deaths... people think AZ cannot get cold forget that there is a whole other part of the state that is not in the hot zone.

[@mildredlane3717]

I like that they give each other credit for the work they have done. Lots of people use the word "I" an do not give the partner credit.. I like that it is stationary..I could live like this

[@TravelswithYoly]

I'm amazed at how some in the comment section think that simply having kids is advancing the human race. The world is over populated as it is. We are all here for a reason and accumulating wealth isn't one of them. Live and let live :-)

[@robertcetrone122]

your comment is one of the self taught "opinions" I learned years ago. Isnt it thought provoking to the masses? U fortunately not. Why? Do the ratings math. We're on an obscure comment site vs. mainstream media TV show commercials which have historically been successful at bending so called "adults" minds to chose "popular" products. The fact is, these products parent companies enjoy tens of millions of dollars of profit by using compli ated psychology to induce the public (adults?) to waste valuable cash. Image is everything....that's another old saying, but the devil is in the details as to why so many old sayings keep being proven over and over again....ooops!!!!!!..I never have seen a 10 o'clock "news" segment covering this obvious reality yet....no, im not surprised.....and FYI, my past accomplishments cost me huge dollars, and I knew it day after week after month...for over 20 years. No way I can cover all the reasons in text. old saying..walk in someone's shoes....this is part of the reason for my success, whi h is polar opposite to big business marketing strategies.

[@howardstern9129]

Travels with Yoly Agreee

[@mrsstrawberryluv1]

No one trying creating wealth its survival you need money to live the encomy bad forcing people to live simple lots of thing you dont need.

[@grantrmoore]

This lifestyle will let u build wealth if u know anything about wealth... What is wealth? It is simple. Ur assets must outweigh ur liabilities. 90% of ppl never get there bcuz they refuse to sacrifice!! By cutting out crazy rent bills u r on ur way to wealth!!!

[@dcabral00]

It all seems so nice and peaceful! Surrounded by nature, just having the essentials.

[@chocolateparaelalma2299]

Lovely couple!

[@ptong226]

that's a very nice arrangement. god if i lived in a place with warm weather like them all year round i would love to do this.