RV Home Base! (We Bought a Log Cabin!)

Our Search for an RV Home Base is over!
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As many of you know, we've been casually searching for an RV home base for a couple of years. That search was very low-key until about 8 months ago when we ramped it up and started trying to narrow down our search criteria.
Initially, we really didn't know where or what we wanted. We just looked to see what was out there. Kind of the same way we approached RV shopping: Look at a bunch of options and learn what we didn't know we didn't know. 😊
Now, to build or buy? We were open to both but when we started to ask about build times, we eliminated building. That was going to take way too long for us. So, we started looking at homes with land and no RV restrictions.
The next big hurdle was to find one with accessibility for our ginormous RV! We found so many great options that had everything except that! Rural roads are tough when it comes to towing a 44' toy hauler! But, in one last-ditch effort, before we were leaving one area to search another, Tara found it! It had just come on the market less than an hour before she did. 24 hours later and we had a contract!
Why?
First off, let's get this out of the way: We are NOT going to stop RVing and making RV content on KZbin.
Those of your who follow us know that Tara has been dealing with the fallout from her Lyme Disease since the day we started living in an RV full time. Our intent was to still see doctors and get treatments on the road. However, the logistics of this have proven to be difficult, and we've never stayed still long enough to give Tara some time and rest to improve her health. We knew we needed to find a home base where we can have access to doctors and take some time out from the RV. Not a LOT, as we still LOVE to travel, see new things, and share them on our channel.
What About Our Content?
When we started creating RV content, we had no idea it would turn into something we could do full-time. We absolutely LOVE creating videos about RV Life and we have no plans to stop! In fact, having a home base with an RV pad is going to allow us to be more deliberate about how we plan and create our how-to content.
The logistics of installing a complete solar/inverter system while traveling while moving every 10-14 days is CRAZY! Now, for projects like that, we can time them to do the work at the cabin. Additionally, now that we have a place to store things, we expect to broaden the scope of our how-to videos to include things too difficult to take with us on the road. External generators, portable solar, etc. It's also going to allow us to explore (and share) a new part of RV Life (with a home base). 😀
Overall, we feel this is going to be a GREAT move for us and our content going forward!
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[@BigTruckBigRV]

Retired Navy Seals posted around the property do wonders to discourage trespassing... Also an excavator to dig a big hole... For trees and stuff.

[@bobatwood1384]

Emphasis on the “STUFF” 😎🤪

[@kevinthomas8025]

Sounds like a field trip to assist JD, I'm game lol

[@richardarthur5994]

I hear where we are now that there might be a rubbish hole or two long ago filled ! LoL ! We have a couple great deterrents, first is elevation and the second is the copperhead’s and timber rattlers!!!!! Ex Navy ( Not Seal ) but we will be ok ! They will do good with camera’s and a prox alarm or two , but the bears will wake you up from time to time ....

[@robertschulke1596]

Post hole digger works better. A 24” auger is about right. 12’ deep is good.

[@cosmodegennaro111]

Ohhhb thank goodness and yes you got to be safe for yourself so enjoy your new journey

[@MattMurray-cy4zd]

Changing lane is without a doubt,the best R V travel show ,I have seen !

[@donwat91]

WELCOME HOME !!! Everybody needs a place to call home not just in a RV. Tara is right , when you're sick sometimes you just want to be left alone and that you know is hard in a RV next to another RV. So, I'm very happy for you both. From what I can see , it's beautiful and as time goes by you'll show us more. I'm just happy for you. Thanks for sharing your news.

[@gcslade7487]

Congrats on the awesome cabin home. Don't worry about your many fans worried you won't be traveling as much. Your health and well-being always comes first and we all need a place to call home. All the best!

[@lindaheeren3908]

Other RVs are doing this odd couple bought a campground I'm Alabama. Congratulations

[@duanebuck193]

Still happy for the two of you for several reasons. This gives you a home base to be able to do some of the other projects that you've wanted to do, and most importantly because this will give Tara a "quiet place" to be able to recover at her own pace and not have to worry about having to move to a different location. The bonus of being closer to family is just that - a huge bonus that you both deserve. The nice thing about a home base is that you can go on the road for however long you want, knowing that you now have this in your back pocket and can return there and not sweat it! Kind of the best of both words in my book.

[@CK-tn2lf]

I would like to see some cabin upgrades/projects. I like how detailed Chad is on explaining why he went with a product and how it work.

[@christinepastrama1275]

I’m glad you found a home base. I like that you’re have a mix of videos.

[@richardarthur5994]

Congratulations ! Haven’t seen all your videos but the wife and I have been watching on and off for some time, we sold everything back west and hit the road in our RV just like yours . After time on the road we wanted a home base and looked and looked, 29 states later and kind of giving up we stumbled on a cabin ( we call it a cabin ) that was a wreck ! But we can now say we have-a home base ....... which has turned into more now with the price of everything ! So now we are talking Garden / Chickens and other means of food production ! Did I mention there was no way in God’s green earth we could get our 56 foot ish RV here ? So now it’s a small class C and a cargo trailer..... we love the Smokey Mountains and the people in our very small community. Hope you find the peace and quiet we all need sometime. God Bless

[@jacobmiller2454]

Im glad to hear y'all arent going to stop with the traveling. Out of all the rv channels i got to say the info and just all around people to watch and listen to you two are the best of the best. Y May your future travels be filled with good times and good friends thank you for all your advice and sharing your exprince's with us

[@tommy7451]

You guys did the RIGHT thing!!!! Now.... Don't freaking work yourself just because you can and your still young. Slow down and enjoy your new place.

[@CharlieM1219]

Regardless of where you found your property, I'm just happy for you. I'm a former full timer and I think you made a great choice! It's great to have a "home base!"

[@arbonneladyTN]

Exactly!

[@allenmccarriston5834]

Showing your installation of RV pad and the power pedestals would be interesting because we've thought of doing something similar. We wish you folks well in your new to you cabin.

[@Tryke_Ryder]

My former house had plentry of RV room, but it had a 40 degree driveway that required 4WD low to get the RV up. It also required a tractor to fix the driveway when the rain washed it out. I now have to rent a storage lot space.

[@sandramckee6422]

I totally agree. A home port is needed. We are not full-time RV yet but like I told my husband I have to have a homeport 22 years in the Navy requires it for me. Sandy

[@rthornton4]

I'm happy for you both!! The property is GORGEOUS!! Having a home base makes perfect sense especially considering Tara's health. Y'all are such public figures now that having any real privacy on the road is a challenge. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and giving us great trip. Looking forward to your new chapter!! Congratulations to you both!!

[@tedmartinez5394]

Chad and Tara, been following you guys for awhile and really enjoy your content. I'm on the verge of retiring at the end of the year and want to turn my custom 99 Peterbilt into an RV Hauler. Love your new place. and wish you all the luck. And Tara, wish you all the BEST with your treatments. Blessings

[@1RodeoMom]

We bought land to be able to go back to from time to time with the thought of building however we in addition to that just bought a home on 5 acres since it would be 1y and a half for a build after our first yr rving. Hubby took a remote job and his Mom got sick last fall so that all slowed our travels for now. I think you could share both sides of your lives of DIYs and life at the cabin and your travels as it is all part of your lives!!

[@elunsford61]

Enjoyed the log cabin update Congratulations! (we subscribe to many log cabin channels so bring it on - share without giving up your privacy) and we have enjoyed your latest rv travels thru the west too! My husband and I have just have a 22' Travel Trailer in Central Florida and have only done the local camps, however, can't wait to venture out West with it. We have traveled to the west with the conventional airflight, hotel/resort and car rental which seems to be more efficient with regards to time. Keep up the great work on videos!

[@GirdHerd]

I watch quite a few full-time RVers on KZbin and it appears many of them are deciding that they need a home base. It looks like you found a great one. I'll bet many of your subscribers are like me...they regularly watch RV channels and DIY cabin channels so I suspect many of your viewers wouldn't mind a blend of the two.

[@sherrimichaletz6509]

Oh boy oh boy Log Cabins are high high maintenance. Happy for you. But, good luck staying on top of the insane maintenance.

[@sickjohnson]

Congrats on the new Cabin...it looks amazing!

[@gregprince2523]

I see a bobcat, dump trailer, wood chipper, barn, work place, storage, building, flat concrete rv pad.... all in the future...... or you can find a local landscaping company to pay to have it done.. But will it be how you like it!! Good luck guys!

[@christinayazzie3299]

Tara 1/2 the reason I watch your channel is because you have chronic Lyme As a fellow outdoor & Rving lover with chronic Lyme I’m so Impressed you can travel full time. I also understand how treatments are a double edge sword So glad you’ll have a stable beautiful place to rest and prep to continue your adventures. And Chad I must admit I don’t watch all the RV maintenance videos 😬 but when anything goes wrong on my rig your channel is one of my first stops to research if you’ve done a video on how to fix things. They’re always sooo easy to understand and follow Thanks!

[@dianaclark2867]

Happy for you guys! I don’t mind homestead stuff. Love the homestead videos that JD of BTBRV has been putting out. His videos have given me many ideas of the things I want for my future home.

[@sharonwisinger5162]

Cabin and property looks beautiful and so nice.

[@stevewillsey9754]

Dang! Very happy for you guys! Godspeed.

[@solitaryrv5335]

I have followed you two for awhile. I am glad for you.

[@corky52360]

Such a great video. Congratulations on your new home base. We saw the future and did the same 3 months ago. The car jerking yell was such a “ KELLY CLARKSON “ moment! 🤣

[@lloyddillon2270]

Congrats! We've traveled a couple months at a time for quite a few years now, but we've also found we really enjoyed coming home to relax and recoup and regroup. An energy boost so to speak.

[@michaelpatterson9897]

New chapters and adventures! You're SMART to keep your privacy secure. Your public loves you guys, but always best to err on the side of caution! Looks like a great property; jealousy abounds in our home. Take care of one another and we'll watch WHATEVER content you two put out. Stay healthy and be safe.

[@dianarose-green6244]

Congratulations on the new digs!

[@carlaskillings4312]

Congratulations on your new home, looks like a beautiful spot, enjoy folks, wishing you guy’s the best, Wayne from Windsor Ontario Canada

[@billiebaldwin4961]

Yes share about the cabin as well And it’s more chances to make more content for your channel It is apart of you guys now So we all want to know what you guys are up to Thanks for sharing your life with the rest of us

[@fredwolf1754]

Congrats and a Great choice. You have a beautiful home and land and not to mention the seclusion. All the best and hope to see y'all on the road sometime.

[@shelliebarnes1959]

My long time home base is in beautiful Northern Michigan near Charlevoix and my go-to love Sterling on the Keneai Alaska

[@pamgraham338]

Don’t know where you are but, so excited it’s country looking. Congrats!!!!

[@lorettaperham7353]

CONGRATS ON YOUR SECOND NEW HOME! RV #1 Home of course! 👏👏

[@PokyPops]

We watch your channel for the two of you and Daisy, as well as adventures with the RV and Lucille. I for one would love to see projects around the cabin! Just more ways to enjoy your adventures!

[@scottsmith5899]

I built a log home long time ago, was my dream home. Lots of work keeping up with it. Good luck

[@seanwillhite192]

I wanted to say something but I didn’t want to be creepy good that you fixed it! Happy you have a home base now!

[@rodneymutzabaugh6605]

Thus the main reason I don't want to sell the home. Feel a base is needed, especially in case of health issues. Great for you. Obviously note good firm ground to park it even during wet times and beware of trees when deciding on parking spot.

[@StevenABoyd]

Very happy for everyone. Every once in a while. You just have to have a place that you can get away from everything. Be very careful. People can steal your Property and your Identity very easily. Glad you have Security every where.

[@mikemorse3519]

Excellent sound fx Tara

[@keitht7546]

Congratulations on your find and the best of luck can’t wait for next video

[@jeffsmith4525]

I love going home after being on the road for a while. Wooded acreage in southeast Tennessee that’s private and better than any state park. I’m there right now!

[@michelfortin6742]

Happy for both of you!!! It's always good to come back at home after a while on the road.

[@horsefly5728]

Awesome, congrats, I love that cabin especially the porch.

[@leladavis2126]

Now you have the best of both worlds!! So happy for you both. Enjoy your adventures. Get some rest too and enjoy your new cabin.

[@ChrisBrown-bw6vq]

I've told you guys before that you are living my retirement plan. You have just completed it full 360 with the cabin. Yes I'm jealous as I have about 5 more years to go. I thought of it a while ago, but you guys actually did it. So, I guess I'll be coping your plan. ! :) Awesome!

[@lindawalker404]

Good luck getting through RV up.

[@timothyburdette5737]

Congratulations, That is what my plans are when i retire, do the RV life and have a home base to go to!!!

[@laurakilmer8652]

I am happy for you. This video is making me feel sad b/c my wife and I built a cabin on 11 acres in East Tennessee 15 yrs ago and we even had a full hookup campsite on the property so we could stay there in a small camper while we built the cabin. It was wonderful but there were a couple problems. (some suspicious characters that lived nearby and the work to maintain our long driveway really got to my back. It was still so much fun building it . We do miss it. Your video really brought some tears to me. I enjoyed it. good luck.

[@heyjude6335]

4yrs ft and we are done as well. Ready for our home! Moving into our home in two weeks.

[@arbonneladyTN]

Well done you two!! Tara, you really need PEACE and self care! Glad you will get the break you both need! Blessings to you both! (GO NAVY)

[@razorwired130]

"We are not quitting RV Life" - sure guys. Doesn't matter your content - I'm a fan. I'll gladly watch homesteading videos.

[@razorwired130]

Love the place! I see a tractor in your future. You can keep the road in shape yourself.

[@amandaatdisney84]

would love to see it all . its apart of your story and life .

[@chadsikkink5728]

I'd LOVE to see a video outlining the RV pad construction. Especially if it'll be a full hook up pad. Enjoy your new place!

[@edwardtoten8197]

Good luck with the cabin. Everyone needs a home base.

[@peterkueffner747]

We are doing the same thing, but backwards. We already have our little cabin in the woods, then hit the road later. We are in southern Utah. Only need to travel two hours to be a snowbird.

[@pamprice586]

I will watch anything y'all put out.

[@barbarasisk3518]

Congratulations! Honestly I would not want to be on the road living in an RV full time. Love my home.

[@pathillin2210]

It’s always great to travel to different destinations for a few weeks, but wonderful to return to a home base.

[@briancooper5308]

Congratulations. We recently bought in Arkansas after living full time in a 397TH. I got nervous about the economy and began feeling anxious about all the unknowns in the future. We feel more secure but miss the full time life. It's great you can do both! I really got a lot out of your videos while we were full time. Thanks and enjoy your future.

[@holliegrantham5918]

The thing about life is it happens! And change usually comes with that. Health issues during Covid caused that for me. Just another new season. Looks like y’all are making the most if it! Congratulations!

[@bonniekingsley2841]

Awesomeness!! Y’all are great so post a bit about your cabin and rv pad stuff too if you don’t need break at cabin.

[@lashonnaloveless1106]

I would love to hear about your health regimen since you are dealing with some health concerns. (praying for you) Happy that you got a "home-base" and still have the liberty to travel as you love as well. I will enjoy your how-to videos, cabin videos, travel videos, RV stuff, or whatever. When you watch often you become like family. You guys seem to do it right.

[@badgerpa9]

Happy home owning. Surprised you did not look in the almost every neighbor is exNavy area of Missouri.

[@omaruth]

I think everyone needs a place to unwind, love the cabin!! I would also love to see diy projects, I follow alot of people that do diy projects 😀 it's so interesting 😀 😊 you've got to think of your health and take care of yourself!! Thank you for letting us into your lives ❤❤😍😍

[@cecilberry7480]

Congrats, enjoy your new home

[@scottgies]

Take care of yourselves first and foremost!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Congrats... you deserve rest from all the content that has helped so many of us get started!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks guys! 😊

[@CWO3-uscg]

It doesn’t matter at this point what you post. I’ve been watching you since the beginning. I’ve grown to enjoy youz guyz.

[@keithfoulks2657]

I'd like to continue and see the transition. Trent and Allie are doing well with it. Log cabins are cool too. So continue with cabin stuff too.

[@jimclark7233]

Don't worry about content, you guys. We're here because we want to follow YOUR journey. Cabin? Cool. No worries! Shoot and edit WHATEVER. Thanks for your WORK. 💗 - Jim (The Mad Camper)

[@soniakolesar6703]

Congratulations on your new home I too in the process of buying a new home 👍❤️

[@jameshodgins1937]

Geeze, why can't people just watch your video and be happy for you? Congratulations again. I hope people leave you alone.

[@deanwarnock7304]

So glad you found a place to rest and get the medical care you need, when you need it. And yes, having a place to work on major projects, makes it so much easier to do. Have fun and hope to see the 3 of you, yes I included Daisy in that, she is family. Enjoy your time.

[@michaelclausen5227]

Congratulations. The pictures of the cabin that you show and surrounding look fantastic.

[@jfields453]

I would love to see more cabin videos alongside of the RV videos

[@janritchardson1675]

As long as you have been on the road, I think this is a good choice for you. Always great to have a home base.

[@lindawalker404]

Thanks for the great video can't wait to see the RV at your new home.

[@carlsanders4680]

Congrats, happy for you !!!!!!! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL !!!!!! Always look forward to seeing you and watch your content. Have a blast in your new abode and safe travels when on the road. Y'all rock on !!!!!

[@JamesSmith-iz8fl]

I’m so happy for you two hope all goes well and keep them videos coming love watching them and learning from them so congratulations on your new home

[@jrt0127]

Good luck and blessings A little jealous we wish we could go on trips all the time in our RV

[@JHA6100]

Chad & Tara, ah, the mystery solved. I thought I saw a notification of a new home base & when I looked a few hours, it was gone. Now, I see your great slice of heaven. Very exciting for you both. You may find you want to spend more time than you think. We have a home in the Phoenix area for the winter months, and a summer home in the AZ White Mountains 3.5 hours away. I bring our fifth wheel between locales when going for the season. This allows us to take trips as we desire. I like being a “some-timer RV’er”. Very exciting for you. Congrats friends.

[@barbaraclemons8753]

Love watching DIY!!

[@rvninnorthcarolina3377]

Welcome to the life of "long trips but still having Bricks and Sticks" to go back to. I like it that way myself. Sometimes I need to be home and in my workshop and not on the road. I think that cabin is going to see you more and more and the RV less and less as time marches on. 5 Years on the road is A LOT, so I do not blame you at all...and the health scenario also makes this move essential. Congrats!

[@ricktaylor6373]

Glad ya did it, seems a lot of folks after awhile want a “home base”. Can’t blame anyone. That’s why we have our ranch and plenty of land with hookups for the motorhome. We come and go as we please and it works perfectly. I watched your first video on the cabin but never would have recognized where it was. Glad someone pointed it out to ya. Best wishes to ya and will be watching when you put something out in the future.

[@kennyandcandywalker2673]

So glad you two found a place to recharge. We'd love to see videos of setting up a new RV site as we want to do that also. Give Daisy a hug for us.

[@stampinsher]

We are very happy & pleased for you both. Health and Family should be a priority! Take Care of yourselves and enjoy your next chapter!

[@richardburguillos3118]

Fantastic! So happy for you three. Best wishes for a successful integration of your new home into your lives. Prayers that you are able to make it “your” home and it brings you the joy and peace your looking for, for years to come. 🙏 Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈

[@ryeann2567]

We're going through the same thing right now. Been full timing coming on 2 years, but looking for property to retreat to when we need to. Also just getting that feeling that it's time. Right now our only safety net is our cash reserves. When things go bad on the RV, we wind up in an extended stay hotel, and that sucks. Anyway, glad y'all found what you were looking for.

[@brandonantoniazzi2558]

U guys are living my dream the cabin looks nice

[@robe4314]

HELL YES!! So glad to see this. This is a brilliant decision and what a beautiful place!

[@ronbernier6377]

Very Nice congratulations on the homestead. Now GIANT Pole Barn for the toys and the RV!!!

[@shirleydittman6376]

congrats! it looks beautiful!

[@pokie0622]

Congrats on the new place.

[@pokie0622]

It doesn’t look like this “official” is you.

[@VV-om8vv]

Nice to see this. After living in fifth wheel for over a year we bought a house. I use the fifth wheel as my office!

[@RickC77]

Congratulations. Looking forward to the tour. Please invest in a camera system. I have the Ring system and am very happy with it, but there are sooooo many others. Place your router on a UPS so that when the power goes down you have internet and therefore still can communicate and have cameras. Keep sending the content for the RV stuff. Keep Safe. Thank you for your service and support of military and veterans. You both Rock.