RV Life Under HUGE RV Shelter

[@bluesbrother2678]

Good friends and good dogs who also are friends warms my heart. It is rare in life to have true friends as companionship, happy for all y'all. Your shed is nice, I have two of them but smaller than yours, as mine are just for cars. Them metal shelters IMO is the best bang for the buck.

[@lindyworthington1651]

I like the sound of the chickens. It reminds me of my childhood. We don't live in the city limits, but we don't live near chickens, either. Glad that RV shelter is working out for you! Looks great!

[@dona62851]

I love the sounds of your base camp! Chickens, birds, dogs, etc.

[@darrellwendyjenkinson8972]

Run some rain gutter along the long edge and have that gutter dump into a large cistern, set up onto some blocks or in a metal frame. Attach a threaded spigot to the cistern and then Felix can run a hose from the cistern to his garden. Free water!

[@JoleenMinarik]

You sound a lot better and you being stoked about your shelter is awesome.

[@KJAdventures]

Lol - Tucker supervising you from the window! Shade in your neck of the woods must be highly valued! It's great that the rig is much cooler under the shelter. Great project build, thank you for sharing! ✌️

[@ranchgal3006]

Ahhh! Congratulations! Looks great! Tracker 2" uplift done! Dogs trained! Sweet firepit! Maybe a French drain in your future. Inspiring. We all can see how content you are... even with your summer cold.

[@klouism1]

Kevin, just a thought but perhaps you could incorporate one panel of Plexiglas coming down the side for light & to see out. If you don't want a visual you could use a panel of light colored fiberglass to let light in but can not see through it. Your cover is really great so glad for you.

[@LostOnLandAgain]

Felix's garden is awesome! Level really does matter and shade is HUGE.. Good job. Hope you are feeling better.

[@CampervanKevin]

good to hear a comment from you! Yep I am better! thanks

[@theoldfarmerswife5915]

We've discussed getting one of these, for many years. I told The Old Farmer what yours cost, including concrete. That really sparked his interest. I really like that setup I know several people have mentioned it, but for your cold, try high doses of vitamin C. During flu & cold season & when we start to get sick, we take 4000 mg. works for us. I keep us on maintenance doses of 1000 - 2000 mg/day

[@arriagada1957]

Kevin not having walls you can run the engine and the air always fresh..special in the summer when is hot..! Now if you install walls you may kill the light and you brother in law is going to have to install lights around...

[@tbirdracefan]

the shade cloth you discussed would be nice but maybe more money than simple tin . It would allow airflow, shade, visibility, and help keep rain out.

[@MemoryLane23]

I agree. The chickens just add to the feeling of "Home" and shouldn't be a worry. Nice RV shelter and I know you are proud. I am glad the woof pack got used to it fast. I will be in Helen this week. I wish you and the babies could be there. Although it would be nice to meet you, as I have already said, I am madly in love with those fur babies. :D

[@CampervanKevin]

ha! okdokie. surprisingly they are quiet most of the time

[@minvonuk]

Hi Kevin shade cloth is the word we use in South Africa, its awesome and works beautifully

[@lorismith3072]

Shelter looks good and really pumps up base camp. Expected Mae Mae to be loving on Felix in the short clip. 😊 I hear you on the summer colds. I'm suffering through a wet cough but no sinus congestion. However, I rarely get coughs and colds so I'm being a baby about it. Hope you feel better soon.

[@letliveing3630]

I like the gutter idea, it will keep the water away from foundations. I also like the tennis court mesh idea if the sun is an issue , for,shade. Lots of great options for,you and Felix. The tracker looks good by the way

[@gailgrimble2190]

After having a severe case of pneumonia I have to be very careful. When I got colds it would usually last about 10 days. Now when I definitely know I have a cold I start using ZiCam. Following the instructions I feel almost good again after 4 days. You can get it in a drug store (without a prescription) in both a nose or mouth spray. Works GREAT!!!!! Love the Wolf Pack!🐕😃

[@alancyr2974]

Great shelter Kevin - The extra height will also come in handy when you need to get on the roof of your RV for maintenance. Also - I know you love your neighbors regardless: I've experienced an annoying a neighbor's rooster myself but, even worse, I personally dislike it when a neighbor's dog barks all day long. A person has some level control over their dog barking. A chicken... not so much. - Your "Woof Pack" is so well behaved, it's a testament to how good you are with them :-)

[@joycebarnett3954]

I am so impressed with Felix's garden. Boy does it look wonderful. The color of those corn plants is just brilliant. You all are going to have a good harvest. Glad that you are feeling better. The woof pack looks wonderful. They are always being good dogs. Amazing that they stay on the pad and not want to get off. Great job training. Good to see Felix. Where was Foxy Lady? Hope that you will be able to go see David soon. Stay safe and happy trails. The tracker looks great. Love Joyce

[@CampervanKevin]

Foxy is GREAT! Spaying her was the best thing he has ever done! She is soooo sweet now

[@cathywright6665]

Glad you are feeling better, Kevin. Woof pack is looking great!

[@CampervanKevin]

thanks Ms Cathy!

[@bookmouse770]

I like that rooster.....so cute. Yeah....rain gutters with something to catch the water is a good idea. And drink some tea with lemon & honey for that cold. Don't use that chinese garlic as it has sulfer dioxide in it, use organic garlic for natural anti-biotics. I'm glad you are enjoying that new huge shelter for your RV. ....love your dogs, they are so cute!

[@abefrohman1759]

You can go to a gardening supplier and ask for shade cloth. It blocks light but let's the breeze through. It also comes in various weaves allowing different amounts of light through.

[@CampervanKevin]

hmmmmmmm

[@allisallaboutthedog6103]

this building is going to protect your roof too thats awesome. aww i love whipperwill. missed ya this week hope you feel better quick. hugs to the pack!

[@dennism6664]

Recommend Agfabric 70% prefabricated shade panels. In black. Come with grommets. Check on amazon etc Mine is 10x24 Bob Wells had a video on the subject

[@cindyc-thedogsandme.]

Glad your feeling better! Nice shelter. Those dogs are well behaved!

[@bjclassic1950]

One thing always leads to another! Yep you need some gutters to redirect the water. If at all possible getting a catchment system would be a backup for the garden and other projects. Knew someone with that same RV cover and the pad and RV sat away from the main house. They had a drainage ditch dug where water rain down the back slope of their property. We get mighty strong winds here and there's is still standing after a lot of yrs. when they are gone, all the sons park their boats under there until Mom & Pop come back to roost.

[@kjrc1999]

Awesome addition to the base camp!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!

[@CampervanKevin]

coming along :)

[@HulaShack1]

Building looks awesome! Collect that water and use it for Felix's garden. BTW...I LOVE your chickens! There was a girl in Hawaii I used to watch her channel and she would feed the chickens tortilla's and the viewers loved it. Everyone loves chickens! Especially me! Thanks for another great video.

[@paulhunter546]

Looking good Kevin..RV shelter and the tracker ! I think some sort of gutter system with hoses to direct the water away from the shelter would work. That shelter is really coming in handy..shade and fires. Glad to hear you're feeling better..colds suck !

[@BrendaH90159]

I'm glad your feeling better, Woof pack is cute when they are fuzzy I know it won't last long when they start running around. LOL

[@beverlyvo728]

Sorry to hear you have had a miserable cold. How is your back? I like your home base shelter. Looks like you will get good use from that. Chicken noises aren't bothersome at all. Impressed how little babes are so well trained. They are precious!! Take care!!

[@CampervanKevin]

Back is some better. Thanks for comment :)

[@OKBLUEYES]

Really nice RV shelter. I love to hear the chickens!

[@CampervanKevin]

they are only noisy now and then. for the most part they sit and wait until I begin recording. I am certain they have lookouts watching me!

[@davesrvchannel4717]

when I had my lawn care business, a customer had a neighbor with turkeys. Every time I would shut the door on my truck, they would gobble. Of course I would bang on stuff just to hear them talk. I learned how to talk with them using a straw from McDonald's. Chickens are kinda same way, any noise change they will crow.

[@PatsTreasuresNCrafts]

I'm glad you're enjoying the shelter. Now Felix needs to build a shelter! lol

[@tommykelly2375]

Your roof will last a long time without the sun beating down...looks great

[@CampervanKevin]

thanks

[@tx2sturgis]

Plus, the 'ageing' process of the motorhome is essentially halted....its the sun's UV that makes them look old and you have pretty much stopped all that.

[@wassupmrdan]

Nice shelter Kevin, what a blessing.

[@debra7241]

Happy Fathers Day Yorkie Dad!

[@CampervanKevin]

aww thanks!

[@JonTanOsb]

Nice. You could put up eavestroughs with a rain barrel for Felix's garden.

[@virginiareid5336]

Have you considered a rain water retrieving system? You would never run out for washing clothes, etc. Felix could also water his garden too.

[@billycook5688]

Closed cell insulation panels glued on the underside of that roof will also make a huge difference.

[@TravelingwiththeGramkracker]

glad you are feeling better, nice video, …a little suggestion, concrete sucks the life out of tires, you can extend the life of your tires by placing mats or plywood under the tires when you are parked….hope this is helpful…happy travels “Traveling with the Gramkracker"

[@janetfolkerts5827]

Harvesting the water would be great to use on the garden. You might think about digging a trench along side the concrete to put in a plastic hose with holes in it, or fill with gravel so it doesn't wash out the dirt foundation under your concrete, preserving the edge of your concrete from corrosion and cracking. Redirecting and controlling the water is less expensive that repairing damage. I have a lot over by Melbourne FL that I would like to build a shelter like yours. I think you will get a lot more out of your investment than anticipated. Good decision !

[@monarawles5832]

Sure hope you are over your cold and ready for the next fun project(s). So glad to see the RV shelter has been such a success and been fun as well as useful.

[@lakelizard8145]

I love the chickens! Please don't edit them out if you can help it. Reminds me of a simpler time on my grandma's little farm in Missouri.Takes me back. Good memories. That shelter is awesome.

[@ncgirlfromtx]

Base camp is coming along great. And the babies are precious. I check my email alerts every day, waiting to see you all. They are so well behaved. Putting my two cents worth in with everyone else - gutters and rain barrels get my vote. Take care.

[@darylphipps8663]

Like Jackie Gleason used to say many years ago......."How sweet it is!" happy for ya!!

[@leann4925]

Yea! Got to see the Woof Pack. Just a thought to keep colds at bay as haven't had one in I don't remember. I take Vitamin D-3 1000, C timed release 1000 along with a Balanced B Complex and I get them at GNC. Nice cover and now that you have it you might want to check out the top of your RV to put new caulking down to prevent any leakage. Love the looks of the garden. Take care and have a nice day!

[@marcotesti3909]

The amazing thing about you, Kevin, is your capacity of genuinely love simple things (as always hoping it makes sense)

[@CampervanKevin]

thank u :)

[@Dave-vm8rr]

You have a good life Kevin.....Get well and God Bless you guys....

[@visualtraveler5263]

You got it lookin nice and comfortable around there Kevin, and the Tracker looks great with that lift on it,. much better and better looking . Loved the sound of that Whipowil, (if I'm spelling that right), and the Rooster too,.. I would love to hear that around me anytime,.. country sounds are much nicer than the city sounds,. even the crickets sound good. :-) Many blessings and peace to ya. ✌

[@jimfleming9307]

Thanks Kevin,,,,,..............Lookin' good guy!!! TruckcamperJim workcamping in Iowa for the summer.

[@centralcoastcamper9631]

Nice follow up video on the RV cover. The Tracker is coming along nicely as well.

[@melodygibson4889]

save the rain water, you would love it, and it could help water the gardens, try not to waist the water, the cold is going around, had mine for ten days, take care of yourself, doing a good job,

[@norasteel5353]

wow! loved the whipperwhill, the roosters, the fire, all of it! How's your back been lately?? Say hi to Felix for me~ take care Kevin. p.s. We appreciate you too!!

[@wisdomoffered1903]

I like the chickens they dont bother me Kevin, dont worry about It

[@CampervanKevin]

You know its best not to worry about what you cannot control. I was embarrassed about it at first, but then I kinda just got use to it in the videos. They screw me up everytime. Its just easier to leave them in. I am certain they have lookouts sending signals to the best crowers!

[@centralcoastcamper9631]

I enjoy the sounds of the country!

[@leewilliams7443]

Hey Kevin glad to see that you are feeling better you do know that Chicken Soup is good for a cold right lol or invite the neighbours over for a roast Chicken Dinner lol. That RV shelter is awesome the Woof Pack looks great can't wait to see the vid of you and Bill doing the Tracker keep up the great work and Keep On RV'n...

[@Kat-ic7nn]

Nice video CVK! Glad the RV shelter is working out so great for you. Always good to see your cute babies! It's awesome how you are able to train them to stay put on the concrete. My dog would be off that and in Felix's garden in a heartbeat! :) Can't wait to see you back on the road again! Take care!

[@karlaalphin483]

Great to see you feeling better. Missed your videos .

[@CampervanKevin]

hated not making any. I was just cough cough cough nonstop. I waited till I could talk better ;)

[@DianaSFNg]

I think you were interrupting those chickens rehearsing their clucking choir practice for Sunday service. Lol. 😂 I think they want to sound amazing. 🤗😂😂😂 Tell Felix that I'm a bit jealous of his green thumb. Great obedient wolf pack! Love them! Keep well and safe, Kevin!

[@TheDavejane]

wow! shelter really working out great! woof pack seems to like it!

[@CampervanKevin]

oh yea

[@cyndifoore7743]

I thought that was a whippoorwill!!! I haven’t heard one of those in decades!! Love your base camp and Felix’s garden. I wonder how the dogs are laying on the cement, maybe have their beds out there. Especially for Martini and her issues.

[@susanstrickland6774]

Turned out nice, for sure. Nice area to hang out with a campfire. Love that whippoorwill. Don't hear them a lot any more. Felix 's garden is doing great. 👍

[@CampervanKevin]

Only got a few whoops before he quit. maybe I will get him/her/it again :) got owls here too

[@Mari-B]

I love your setup Kevin!! it looks so peaceful...☺ I hope that you feel better soon.

[@GeorgeStephen1959]

Yeah get a couple more of them IBC's and guttring with downpies to them and you will have 2000Ltrs of spare water to use 👌😎✌️

[@happyhighway106]

#200 Good Morning, Kevin. Enjoyed your video on your new RV Shelter. You sound like you are getting all your ducks lined up for another trip. The Tracker is where you want it for off roading. Many of your viewers have ideas about rain abatement. They sound good. Just pick one that best suits your needs. Hope to see ya in Michigan sometime, their is a lot to offer up here, only 900 miles away.

[@FaithwalkerTodd]

You might dig a small retention pond to handle the runoff. And a few drainage ditches directing the water.

[@CampervanKevin]

there is an idea

[@BoxcarJerry]

You could catch the water and use it in the garden . Hook a gutter system into a water tank .

[@CampervanKevin]

yes

[@vaneset952]

Great video, thank you for sharing Campervan Kevin.

[@HARMARSCH2]

Good to see this video. The tracker looks really good. Feel better soon.

[@noniehayes6050]

So good to see your video! Glad the new shed (?) is okay. Hope you feel better!! :)

[@CampervanKevin]

I am much better today! thanks!

[@noniehayes6050]

Campervan Kevin Good to hear that!

[@angelalonergan6187]

So glad you're feeling better Kevin ! Love the new set up ... great seeing the Woof Pack 🐾

[@CampervanKevin]

thanks for saying hello!

[@BugattiBound]

use Val oil sealer/conditioner on the concrete. Used a lot on industrial shop concrete floors.

[@dorisshanks7295]

I am based in Key West and park my MH on a concrete lot owned by my daughter and son-in-law. The previous owner had parked her older car on what is now my patio area and left a large oil stained area. My son-in-law has power washed it and treated it with several products but could not remove the stain. It is mostly under my patio rug now. I hate to think of that nice concrete pad getting oil stains on it. Aren't there some mats or tarps that can be used under the vehicles to catch any spills from automotive work? I like the gutters and rain barrel catchment idea.

[@RidinWithDrew]

love your base camp.

[@CampervanKevin]

thank u!

[@tikitiki7610]

me too, cold, awful! love the woof pack, and of course you!! 1

[@dojodance]

You have a great set up! thanks for sharing.

[@bunsonhoneydew9099]

Get a gutter for each side and a couple tanks to collect rain water. Free water.

[@hellcatredeye-g6582]

Glad you're feeling better we all want to say hi and the RV shelter looking good 😊

[@carolynmihelcic6056]

I'm Glad to here from you I was missing you Guys so nice catching up heck yeah I like those CHICKENS sorry about the Cold Summer Colds are Awful glad your getting past it...🌻🌻🌻👍

[@CampervanKevin]

well u will get more chickens then! ha

[@arthurleslie9669]

Haven't seen all your videos just yet, however, if you haven't done so ... I'm sure people would be interested to see how you train your pups to respect boundaries. As to the water run-off issue .... french drains may be a consideration in the future as well. I do agree that you have perfect set-up for a rain catchment system. I'm sure you could capture several thousand gallons in no time at all. But, if not planning to spend much time there anyway, might not be worth the expense and effort. However, having it set up and available for future use might not be bad idea in case SHTF.

[@CampervanKevin]

my dogs understand borders, edges, and turns.....its a daily thing

[@87xfute]

Hi Kevin, great vid by the way mate !! What I do I keep an eye out and ask if anyone has an old cardboard box that a new refrigerator or freezer came in and I cut the 4 sides off and I lay one of them on the concrete which I use to catch any oil drips and it also make a great creeper to slide under the car to check things and when it's worn out you just burn it and use one of the others spare ones. Seeya Rob

[@christinetaylor5726]

Good to see an update, and yes...I'm o e that loves to hear the chickens. 👍

[@ncwelder-woman8141]

Great set-up! Really enjoy your videos. Thanks! Hey that was a Chuck-will's-widow and not a a whippoorwill. They are very similar, but listen closely and you can hear the difference. The chuck is a little bigger bird and can live further south. Unfortunately there is a decline of whippoorwills everywhere. We have both here in western NC, but hear the Chucks much more these days than the beautiful whippoorwill. No matter, both are a treat to hear!

[@namarose1]

Do you take vitamins?? Might help too. As we get older I think we need a little help. We have chewable vitamins we get at Costco. We store them in the refrigerate because they melt & stick together. You could build frames to fit in the spaces of you shelter. Go to the garden stores to get that fabric you put in the flower beds to keep weeds from coming up. Staple that on the frames. Air can come through & you can see through it too. Just another idea. This might cost more of this project but this might help other who would read this for there porch for shade or maybe for a outside screen house. Or find way you can hang it on the outside of the shelter on both sides. For your colds. If you can & it doesn't hurt with your other meds. Went you feel like a cold or your trying to catch something. Take some Airborne. I think you can take it 3 time a day. I have not had a cold in years.

[@CampervanKevin]

yep, I take vitamins. I do need to look at the Airborne

[@namarose1]

Campervan Kevin It will really help. Read what's in it. P.S. I love the roosters.

[@juanweigel1057]

nice RV shelter it will protect your gel coat on your RV ,,, keep it from drying up and looking ashy:))

[@C-TOS]

Kevin tell Felix to send to a fellow Georgian and Puerto Rican a few of those veggies, grains and roots he is growing.

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Really enjoyed your video with all the bird sounds in the background, you probably have some allergies too. Thank you for sharing! I always enjoy the woof pack, always! I like to hear the chickens I miss living on the farm.

[@Aries9352]

Glad your feeling better. Cue the chickens. Hang around long enough to eat some of that sweet corn Felix is growing. 😀

[@bonniekaye]

That is a beautiful place! Loved the night sounds! 💕🐶🐶🐶💕

[@pavofan59]

Hey Kevin. Nice setup. Watch out for that rusty folding chair. Looks like it could go at any time now ;)

[@CampervanKevin]

it just looks horrible. custom anti-theft coating ;)

[@GonewithRob]

Glad to see your on the mend! Love the Shelter. Hope one day I can get up with y'all on the road.

[@beverleyclark3500]

Vitamin C Kevin.... Vitamin C...get rid of that cold.....get well soon

[@machead1964]

Nice setup for multiple living spaces👍🏽

[@2Peachcobler]

Just discovered your channel. I'm jealous of your RV shelter. And I need your cement guy to replace and widen my drive. But most of all anyone who has Yorkies in my book is A OK. I've owned Yorkies for 35 years, use to show them. Sadly as of last month I only have a toy poodle. I look forward to seeing your Wolfpack.

[@CampervanKevin]

welcome to the CVK family!

[@Paul-tu8fg]

Have you done a review on that windshield/front door windows cover you have on the BT? I notice the front of my van gets a lot hotter than the rear. Of course, the widows behind the cab are all limo tinted. I was thinking of cutting some reflectics material to fit the front windows, but that outside cover looks nicer and seems like it would be better to store when not in use.

[@cyndifoore7743]

I think I'd put up gutters on both sides of your new RV shelter and drain them away from any foundation. I saw someone hang a few tarps like a curtain and they could pull them back when they wanted too, you could put weights on the bottom. I haven't heard a whip poor will in decades. We had a camp and n the woods of Pennsylvania and at night we'd hear them.

[@aekillian]

Use the water from the roof for watering the garden.

[@myblessedhope3]

LOVE whippoorwill. Will you be taking any camping trips this summer? Enjoy your vids.

[@CampervanKevin]

oh yes, Savannah, mountains and then back West

[@bradleybam]

they cut it very close the pad coulda been a few inches wider eh? so the bolts arent so close to the edge of conc. but it looks beefy. you got it made in the shade.

[@OnlyMyPOV]

You have a nice setup there. How are you charging your batteries with the solar panel in the shade? I don't have solar yet on my BT Cruiser, but I bought a 3 stage electric battery charger to charge the batteries while plugged in at my house. I tried to charge them when I plugged the motorhome into my outlet but they never got above 3/4 full. The 3 stage charger did the job.

[@CampervanKevin]

I have a converter built in that takes 120volt down to 12 volt and keeps house batteries full