Shed Damaged While Moving

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[@jamey48]

You should get a carport for the RV. Get one double wide and have shade for the deck.

[@Agent-jj4cc]

Excellent idea. That old guy Rusty on KZbin did that on his lot in New Mexico a couple of years ago. Then he sold the place.

[@DeannaLee]

@@jamey48 I second this. If it is off of the RV it will provide shade and air movement and he can still use the RV if he wants to move it. Win, win!

[@janebray9392]

@@jamey48 plus its a great roof for water collection!! Win win.

[@charlacharlie6222]

Mike, just a thought, but did you think of pouring the dry concrete in your shed, for flooring and keep water out, then pack steel wool or spray foam around edges to keep the critters out. Helps with hornets building nests.

[@tommy9789]

Reminds me of Slab City, just look at that view!

[@EveningShadeLori]

Hey Mike, A friend of mine has a stepVan and she just got like 6 pallets made a little deck & put a area rug over it. Turf would be good.

[@Mustangsally2023]

If the shed only has a ding, that's a successful move.

[@Agent-jj4cc]

Maybe paint the roof of the shed white to reflect the sun, then insulate the ceiling on the inside.

[@hannakinn]

When I lived in a hot desert town (El Centro, California) the roofs of a lot of the houses had gravel, pieces about nickel sized but rather triangular shaped stuck to the roof and then it was all painted white. All of the angles on the rock and the white paint helped reflect more sunlight keeping the roofs of the houses cooler. That was decades ago, insulation techniques have improved since then but it was pretty effective. I had a friend there whose house had been built by his grandfather in the days before air conditioning and still wasn't all that hot inside with the AC off. The house was dug partially into the ground and the walls were made with several layers of Adobe bricks, the floors were tiled. The roof had the rocks and the white paint, the house exterior was stucco with glitter like specks in the paint and there were cloth awnings above the windows. Native plants and grasses were in the landscaped yard. That old house was perfect for the environment it was built in. It was very organically pretty inside with rounded arched doorways. There are ways to leave screened openings at the bottom and tops of outbuildings that help create airflow and create a cooling effect.

[@sbenn99]

The fact that you could move that shed intact at all is amazing. I have always needed to mostly take the whole thing apart to move it, the reassemble it.

[@royallen9698]

They've got those fairly cheap carport covers you can purchase pretty reasonably. It may cost you a little more because it needs to be a little taller because of the height of the motorhome. Kinda like the one Campervsn Keven bought just taller.

[@melinabs9809]

A metal carport for the RV would be about as cheap to get as lumber these days.

[@howardwatts4238]

For short term get some shade cloth

[@gregjo5141]

Excellent idea, it's cheap and easy.

[@rhondahasegawa2853]

Making all kinds of progress!

[@JandS1503]

Outdoor carpet in straps you can shake off once in a while. To help with reflection and sand in rig.

[@lindagolden9892]

🦉 Just a thought - I’ve seen folks hang a tarp like sun screen piece off the fridge side of rv that appears to tie on. Not sure how much it might help but worth looking into. Maybe create like a temporary lean-to out of wood or metal and cover in reflex-it material therefore acting as a shade barrier on fridge’s side. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@davidhinote6046]

I'm glad to see that things are starting to come together for you.

[@susanstrickland6774]

Yay!! Great to have the shed. Stop worrying about what others think. It's your channel, and your life. One step at a time, it will all get done. Glad you're having fun making plans on projects. 🙂👍

[@MrMarkS-lg7yk]

I enjoy your videos and appreciate the time and energy you must spend making them. One thought: Cover or don't show your license plate numbers. Nuff said. :>)

[@josephblomeister3040]

👍👍👍

[@onrycodger]

The building made the trip just great. I learned from experience they bend easily. Good job😎👍

[@XBlingMan1]

So funny, I enjoyed some of the comments posted in here. I'm also enjoying Mike's entire journey. Mike's videos could be part of a Documentary. I wonder if he's ever thought about that. Maybe someone should reach out and share some of Mike's video's with the Discovery Network. Opportunities are often made out of people who are driven to take chances. With this said Mike I appreciate your videos. Your content and your purpose are educating and inspiring. You are smart and you are a hard worker. This video was much better than your last one. Keep on Keeping on bro and I'm going to subscribe.

[@barb736]

Looking good one thing at a time what about a Shade Sail till u can build shade!! have a blessed day! :)

[@pjzeiden9210]

So it's all going according to plan (or it is what it is, right?). Anyway, glad you got the shed moved without any major dents or damage. If you want to put up a more permanent type of deck, Max from "Max & Occy" build one down under that shades his van and has an outdoor shower. It looked like a whole lot of work, so I'm hoping that you can build one that is cost effective and works for you.

[@travelingwithbrutus2681]

Thanks

[@greylemons8569]

Taco gives his approval 🐕

[@deneensnell6136]

Can you hook up a temporary tarp for shade on the front?

[@charlesshort4287]

10 out of 10 sheds are damaged when moved, Some more some worse, Once those type of sheds are put together and on sight, they're not made to be moved, But you did a good job Trying, everyone Will enjoy the journey of watching the land develop, I like the Rome Wasn't built in a day Comment, You need to build a gazebo and an awning over The RV, or Build a garage for the RV and a building for a man cave, The more shelter you can build the better, So then you won't be confined to the RV all day or When it rains, Your best investment would be a shipping container, They make good man caves as well, Get a 40' footer, The shipping containers are critter tight also, I believe they're already plumbed for water collection also water only falls off on 2 or 3 points,

[@patriciahagedorn5694]

Mike, I really have to hand it to you. I think a lot of us thought you would not be able to move the shed without it falling apart. I was hoping you would park the RV near the trees where it was shady when you came out the door. It would have helped you keep the blazing hot sun from shining in RV. It would have helped to keep the temp down inside your trailer. I suggest you install one of those pull out awnings that attaches to the side of the RV? BTW, don't put anything that the mice can destroy in your shed. That shed is going to be the new home for all the critters. I love how things are coming together. Keep up the good work!

[@desertedenblooms]

I told him about orientation and using those great trees for shade, he was more concern with the winter cold...he just needs people to want to fund his projects, its all about his 'dream' as if none of us have our own dreams we are trying to fund ... oh, and getting people to like and comment. Mike is like cat, always lands on his feet on one of his nine lives!

[@XBlingMan1]

@@desertedenblooms Now that is funny

[@dorissummers5864]

Your place is going to look good when your done.😊

[@CindyinArizona]

Now that you're set up again, have you thought about an evaporative cooler....they work great in AZ. They only take enough energy to run the pump and fan...you're solar would more than keep up with it. Sure does cool things off and uses a fraction of the power an a/c does.

[@CoffeeD64]

Maybe invest in some freezer walls to put on roof of RV motorhome.

[@jaymiddlebrook5049]

Yee-hah Cooking With Mike 😁

[@DeannaLee]

Also until the carport is built I would put down indoor outdoor carpet in front of the door until the carport is built

[@markbirthday-jl2vu]

Take it day by day hour by hour don’t stress your self ! But you got to get out of that heat somehow it will make you very sickly fast without you knowing. Especially you being all alone ! My grandpa lived off grid in that kind of heat and we found him dead on his bed ! Just saying be smart and protect your health and well being ….

[@rickboretirementplan]

Build a cover over the RV, it will be the best thing you can do.

[@jeremylay1694]

I agree 100% not only will it prolong the roof it will cut the work the AC does by a third

[@jaymiddlebrook5049]

Living Free ✌️👍 Rule #1 Don't Care What Others Think Or Say. Rule #2 Refer To Rule #1

[@stevegomez9411]

Also I work at United rentals and they sell the ones that are to old for rental check that out too

[@stevegomez9411]

This might be what you need

[@dixoncider7256]

Hello Friends.

[@NarleyAdventures]

👍👍👍👍👍😃

[@lindamcclain9722]

Maybe think about a roof over your rv. Then deck

[@macho4x4warlock98]

With all that sand, You have the main component in cement. all you need is a mixer, water & lime............

[@dixoncider7256]

excellent thinking

[@richardcz1954]

Nice / little by little Progress 👍

[@unclebrenton4530]

Great video. I know my input dont mean shit but what if you attached some refelectives on the RV where the fridge is I know it wont look great but it might work until you find your final solution. Peace.

[@gregjo5141]

All I can say is, Mike make a to do list and write it down every week or day. Make sure to cross off every accomplishment and add to your to do list everyday. This is how you can hold yourself accountable. If something is on your to do list sits on it for four weeks then reconsider it or adjust it. The best part is, you can celebrate in your accomplishments. Just saying it's worked for me for a few decades. Unfortunately they don't teach this in school.

[@desertedenblooms]

thanks and I'm taking your advise! I DO LIST but I leave them , aside or start new projects/list..need to start/finish go to the next! add really bad.

[@gregjo5141]

@@desertedenblooms It works, good luck it takes practice.

[@johnlee4177]

I'm surprised how little damage they shed took. Y'all did a good job. You handle the heat better than me. But at least it's a dry heat. I have always wondered if you rigged up a watering system for your roof if it would bring down the temp significantly inside. I know in the oilfield that's how they cool off the inside of the doghouse is by spraying down the roof. It will drop 10 degrees just by wetting the roof down.

[@adventureswithkenandsherry619]

Looks like you may be able to in, maybe?stall your solar panels on the roof of you shed

[@tanyamarin9328]

Keeping you in prayer about the shade. I pray that people will come a d help you out. Keep cool be safe ✌️😁

[@Step-n-Wolf]

Rome wasn't built in a day, hang in there bud.

[@operationbs7610]

Love the content..when you post members only stuff ill subscribe..been watching you since slab city..God Bless

[@LivingFree]

I've already posted some members only pictures and a video. :-) come join!

[@scarlethenderson6510]

The reason you're having issues with the doors hanging up on the shed is because the building isn't level, maybe get some fake grass like AstroTurf and put in front of your RV door and that will solve the sun reflection off of the sand and help with tracking sand in

[@ernielansford8710]

How about building a slanted stand for the solar panels placed in front of the refrigerator wall. The wall will always be in a shade under the panels. Build you deck the same length as your RV and 8 ft wide about 1 ft off the ground or for the top of the decking is flush with the RV door threshold.

[@__WJK__]

Agree. Actually, do a Google "image" search on RV carports and decks and you'll find a lot of cool examples.

[@Challway]

MIKE! I am so glad to see your new video! Mike you really need a metal garage for the RV. I live in Florida, an the sun beats down on my RV and tires. So I was advised to get a metal building just to cover & you can put the solar on top😀

[@davidg.johnson7208]

When does Fall start in Arizona? I'm sure you will be glad when the wearher is cooler!

[@eagleeye5890]

Why not build a big roof / carport structure over the entire rv and a deck area of equal size to protect and shade everything?

[@robertmcdonald9280]

Food looks good, good job..nothing like a arrow. Good luck brother. Get it of the ground with blocks, then put down a pallet floor. Never wet.

[@robertmcdonald9280]

Think about using your 🌟 stargazing deck for your trailer shade .you will still have a deck and shade. And you can always jump in r.v. and leave.

[@crossroads5771]

looks great, take about a year to build a platform and then it'll time to move

[@janebray9392]

Maybe a shade cloth draped over that side of the Rig for now!?🤔 I didnt comment on the rant video, but watched it, it was painful at first, but the ending was great! You really finished it well! I got pretty thick skin from protesting up here in Canada, trying to wake up the sheeple, but its so amazing to me that people got it so wrong about your intentions, a LOT of people are ignorant and it shows. Baaaa Baaaa🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑😂😂😂😂🙋🛻🇨🇦❤️‼️

[@howardwatts4238]

Dont use wd40 for that its a cuttimg oil it will screw up your hing. Get 3in1 dry spray at hardware store or walmart

[@plutoplatters]

(the shed being up is a natural mouse door now !! but I get the out of water thing too)

[@patn4615]

Dig in chicken wire under the perimeter of the shed so the critters don't get in.

[@karenmoffitt5495]

Cant you drive rv face it other away from sun😮?

[@James33160]

Tape a servival blanket over where the frig is on the outside, just a idea.

[@myvanlife1]

If you faced the RV towards the south where most of the sun comes from and glare, it would Greatly minimize that issue, just be sure to separate the front of the RV from the rest of the living area and make sure the front where it gets the hottest is ventilated. Also, cover the front with a sun blocker like reflectix (or whatever) on the outside to deflect most of the heat. That would be an immediate improvement, and buy you time to create proper shade but I would still face it that way during the hot months personally, for what that's worth.

[@TERRYPK]

😎

[@ramhammer10-4]

bifacial panels to take advantage of the the reflecting sand?

[@montyforster3370]

Get yourself a tin hammer at a garage sale and go to work on that roof

[@louiseclovemypups9186]

You need an awning to help block the sun. Hope you can get one that is heavy enough to block the sun, maybe with metal roof. Good luck. Looks like someone lives there now.

[@Eagle10300]

Coming along quite nicely! That front deck will be a great benefit once done.

[@CharlieB.-]

I have that problem with the heat of all day sun hitting right on my refrigerator wall. Oh n the summer time I can forget buying icecream or popsicles bc of the intense heat. I can only buy icecream in winter which isn’t a bad thing health wise lol. I’m excited to see what your solution will be with your shade. I have thought about one of those sailing cloths for my solution? Best of luck 🤞 ❤

[@donaldblanton6007]

Mike. Make sure you get them tree branches of your building. Thanks for the great Videos 😊

[@LivingFree]

Why is that? The noises of them brushing on it from wind might scare critters off.

[@gerbearjones6056]

Woohoooo getting things set up! Love the new property

[@user-sc8gd2kr1b]

🚨Mike I’m over for dinner 👍😎💯✝️☝️love you ,in Jesus name ✝️☝️💯😎

[@StewartBellinger-rg1zl]

even the inside of the trailer looks nice dont put abunch stuff in there

[@wendyford2252]

Use a car Jack to lift the shed ❤❤❤

[@asullivan72]

Well, Mike... it looks like you'll be having a lot of fun! Lots to do, indeed, but it'll be very rewarding at the same time. The Arizona heat is no joke! Yikes! Looking forward to watching you develop your new land. Stay cool! 😎

[@bonniekaye]

🙂👍⚘️⚘️⚘️

[@ejs6010]

Nice location for the shed. Well done.

[@danmeister8015]

Thanks for the update

[@AbandonedMaryland]

My boy, eating healthy lol😂

[@Europa1749]

You've done a lot already. It's starting to look lived in.

[@kevinkenyon4078]

I had two Sheds like that one I anchored with cement and cable still blew over upsidedown on a wood platform that smashed it flat .

[@ericdrews5050]

Considering how flimsy those sheds are you came out pretty darn good. I’m glad to see you are getting settled into your new spot, enjoy your new life

[@StewartBellinger-rg1zl]

happy for ya it is already looking great

[@barackmycat9448]

Step by step. Better to do this stuff while you are still young.

[@jeremylay1694]

As one has said a simple slanted roof over it will bue wonders. Not only can you get a water collection but you cannjust use 4x4 blocks to support the roof.

[@howardwatts4238]

I like your property

[@francisschultz2217]

Loved the video - I'm jealous!

[@JenniferDavis-ve5ym]

Property is Looking great👍😃 love the content

[@josephoxley6853]

Mike, have you considered using the material from the platform you built as a temporary cover for your RV, you can probably find some used metal fairly cheap. It would keep it a whole lot cooler. Love your videos keep them coming...

[@jeffreykropp7664]

"It is what it is." In the old days we could say "sh!t happens."

[@johntoms9666]

Hope you have an electric chain saw, I have a Greenworks 16" and it is amazing, looks like you are going to need one, good luck with your new home!

[@LivingFree]

Yes I have one. :-)

[@billdavidson4424]

Put a cheap easy up canapy in front of the motorhome. It will shade the fridge.

[@maebellaakamaegirl190]

I'M A MEMBER, THANKS FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO WITH ME. 👋👍💯💯💯

[@LivingFree]

Thank you for joining!

[@desertschooner769]

Mike to prevent the sun from interfering with the fridge why don't you install 2 poles in the ground and hang a mesh tarp or solid one to block the sun? Cheap fix temporarily?

[@charlacharlie6222]

For shade: amcarport over camper would be great for shade, but cheaper if put a big tent over RV, big enough you have shade outside, as well. However, the carport would last longer.

[@patricianoe8843]

It is what it isn't

[@LivingFree]

Sometimes...

[@kevinmckinzie]

Out in the desert, used carpet and large area rugs work a lot like Astro turf. They help capture dirt from being tracked into your living spaces. Easy to blast off with a pressure washer too.

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Great video

[@earlleegrace3318]

I know I said this before and you already dismissed it but it would be in your best interest to do some more research. Tires will rot faster on concrete than sand. Even those pavers. The porosity of the cement draws or leeches the oils out of the rubber, causing it to dry out much quicker. I had two vehicles parked for several years. One on a concrete pad and one on the dirt beside it. The tires on the pad were dry rotted beyond use. The ones on dirt were good to go. Others I have talked to have had the same results. You could fashion a rescue blanket to hang on the wall over the fridge area to deflect the suns heat until such time as you can make a porch also. But what do I know? lol.

[@janetfolkerts5827]

could a temporary tarp fastened with magnets to your RV give your sunny side some shade until you get your deck in place ? The damage to your shed is a disappointment but THANK GOD it is minor. I love how it is snuggled in between the trees, the field mice will probably appreciate the shelter as well. Progress ! Progress ! Progress ! One step at a time...Thanks for sharing.

[@gregviner4309]

“Nothing but healthy stuff with Mike” 😂😂😂