What I Do With Trash Off-Grid In High Desert (And Handyman Fails)
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Hi. Will you be doing Christmas in July this year? I'll try to ask again at your next drop too. Not sure if you check comments much anymore.
@@C.Church No, not doing that again. Hehe. I got really poor views and feedback.
Hey Eric...that plant is called a Adam's Needle Yucca. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners alike, this shrub can develop a tall, thick flowering stem in summer. These dramatic accents are usually between 4 and 5 feet, but some years, you may see a spike that reaches 6 feet or more! The creamy white, tulip-shaped flowers can last for a month.
Butterflies and hummingbirds love these white bells. The flower spikes do not appear until the plants are five years old.
Adam's Needle Yuccas are just as rugged as they look. They are heat, cold and drought tolerant and disease and insect-resistant. The plants have thick roots to store water, so the plants need little attention when it comes to watering.
Once established, these are carefree perennials that may live for 60 or more years.
Great info!!
❤wow! I love this!
There was a video of a camper that pulled up to a spot where Eric had just left. The spot was covered in trash amd empty bottles. Kinda ironic considering the title of this video. 😮
Adams is not native to Arizona it's native in the South Eastern North America according to what I read wonder how it popped up in NE AZ.
@@Mike-01234- Same way it popped up in my garden in Michigan? I bought it at a local nursery, lol. Though out in the desert areas I’m sure it just got carried there by bird droppings (if it isn’t native there).
The plant is a Yucca and your lucky it's flowering! Keep loving your property!
Looks like a Yucca to me, too.
It's one of those species that blooms quickly, it's a gem.
Blooms last only one day!
Yep yucca 👍🏼
Yucca
I've been pondering this for several days and finally decided to comment/make a suggestion that I hope won't come across as a criticism. Assuming you have your buildings exactly where you want them it may be too late, but I would STRONGLY suggest having concrete pads laid down and tie down hardware installed on both buildings and the pads. Also, a large concrete pad for the RV, car, and trailer would be a good idea, I think. The reason I suggest the pads and tie downs for the buildings comes from seeing out buildings, loaded down with lawn mowers, motorcycles, etc., tossed across yards by high winds (not even tornado force winds, but close in some cases!). You have worked hard to get where you are today and seem to be very happy now and we out here in YT land want you to stay that way! Again, not a criticism and no offense intended, just a thought for your safety and that of you new home and property.
It's a Yucca, water it.
You might consider moving it to your driveway entrance area, especially if you find another one. So glad you are happy! ❤ love watching your property unfold.
You just need a 4-in coupler Lowe's most hardware stores have
Yes either a 4"
Coupler or a 4" clean out, much like what you have just a larger diameter where it would fit over that pipe.
Yep, same here. I just didn't read down far enough to see you already let Eric know.
No Opie? No Tara? Don't get me wrong I really enjoy seeing you grow and comming into your own as my Granddaddy would say but you know we need to see the babies! 😺
Eric hopefully you haven’t cut the sewer pipe yet...take and pour a concrete pad around it make it 2 ft by 2ft pad sloped to the center just like the ones at camp grounds. It’ll make a nice sanitary area to do your business. Just saying. 👍
That looks like what's called ASTM 3034 sewer pipe which is a smaller OD. What you bought was a 4" Sch40 DWV fitting cleanout, fitting means it goes nside a fitting hub not over the pipe. Go back to Home Depot and get a sewer and drain 4" female adapter that will go over the pipe..(Take the outside dimention of your pipe with you to make sure). The sewer pipe is thinner than Sch 40 DWV pipe and a smaller dia. .....After thoughtYou just take the cap from the pipe!
Not everyone is a handy man and yet not many people can get in front of a camera and share their lives. Life is give and take. Loving the homestead videos.If you have the whim of itchy feet, gotta go somewhere, take us places that most people dont show or go to. Its an adventure for you and us. You do look happier!
Well I’ve been watching the nomad for about 4 years now and it was great! Thanks Eric, Jax, Opie and Tara for taking me on the ride. I’m not too much into this homestead lifestyle and am going to miss the rv travel life but I totally get it! This subscriber is out! Good luck on the new chapter
I'm not a plumber either but if you know in your mind what you want to accomplish, you can piece similar parts together at the supply. When satisfied that will work for you, take it apart then purchase the parts you need. This is basic and works for many things that we come across when operating outside of our area of expertise. Multiple trips to supply is time consuming and wasteful. Also, if you have a bunch of small jobs, buy all the material for them and store them, that way when you feel like getting something done, you can just do it instead of starting from scratch and making a trip to supply. Keep common fittings, fasteners. lumber, pipe etc around because when things break and they always do you have most items to make repairs.
Glad to see ya smiling Eric. That blue sky and background looks amazing. You are living the dream as a land owner. I enjoy watching your progress.
Trash service? Now that is nice out on raw land areas. Some trash companies suck and only do paved roads. Your property is really looking nice. Got everything you need to survive. Electric, water, septic, house. Nice work Eric.
Hey Eric, you'll need to get fittings for the sewer and drain instead of the regular schedule 40 PVC, they generally keep it out in the garden center for some reason instead of with the pipe. If you ask somebody at the big box store they'll be able to direct you to the fittings that will fit your sewer pipe without any additional pieces.
You can turn paper and cardboard into nice soil by shredding it and composting it. Put it in a pile and wet it down and toss some dirt on it. It's good for the environment.
I love your base camp. Things are looking good.
The plant is a Yucca.
I’m not an expert on desert plants (being from western wa) but I think it’s pretty hardy. I don’t think it’s dying, the flowers only last for a day I’ve heard.
I’d move it somewhere where it’s not in a high traffic area tho.
Hugs for the furballs❤
Good morning Eric. So nice to see you again. I Love your set up so much. So neat that you actually have garbage pickup out there. Can you show us a view of the sky at night , I'd Love to see the stars. You are content="in a state of peaceful happiness" and satisfied="pleased". Good for you Eric, you've made some great choices and you deserve what YOU have accomplished. Best of Luck my friend and God bless your slice of paradise.
hugs, Louise
I know about country living, and have experienced what you show in this video. It is a wonderful feeling to have a trash company come to pick up your trash. Congratulation on all your wonderful experiences with having your own place. 🤩
Owning property means there is ALWAYS something to do. The good news is you can do whatever whenever you want..The bottom line in life is to enjoy the journey.... Thank you for sharing your journey.
You can’t do “whatever” you want. I’ve been looking into owning land and there are still laws for a lot of areas. I’ve seen stories of people getting cited for doing whatever they want on their own land. Gotta know the counties laws first and foremost. Or they can take away your “freedom” land. It suck’s but it’s how it is
Im thinking of doing the same when I go off grid. Hopefully it is an option for me
Waste Management is the worst here should have gotten Wagon Wheel. I used to work for Waste Management here. During monsoon season and winter they stop picking up. Their trucks break down and I had to sit in the hot sun or cold for hours. That company is the worst here in the Show Low area.
Some desert plants like that one bloom at night 🌙 and only for very limited time. Migrating birds and bats love their flower nectar. Make sure and wash well after handling their flowers. Love the videos. Keep them coming!!
You need a coupler for that sewer fitting. 4” to 4” coupler. Make sure it’s a male coupler because it’ll need to fit inside your fitting. Take your fitting to Lowe’s or Home Depot to make sure you’re getting the right one.
Waste Management is a GREAT company! You can even call them and setup a time/day and they’ll come pick up all your larger items and other things the garbage truck can’t pickup. That’s included in your monthly also!
You should be able to get a 4" coupling that would slip over the pipe and the new cleanout cap would slip into the coupling
dude i'm so close to driving down there and being your neighbor. i nomad across the us, living in a hotel now, i love your channel, i'm retired from the military, and i got a tacoma pickup that'd be happy to be of service!
You need to invite some friends to come for a visit. Ask them to bring some tools and have a fixer up party !
Your place is looking really good 😊. I wish you a happy summer, stay cool ❤
Eric, don't cut your sewer pipe so low to the ground. Also look into a ZEN Garden being high desert also will give you time as you rake it as well give you a spot to meditate. Calm and peace can't wait when you settle down more get your solar on the roofs. You will be busy building as well caring for a garden and why not make your own pizza oven.
I love you're willing to be vulnerable in telling of your mistakes. We've all been there. Its your very real human side, Eric.
Wishing you peaceful blessings and fruitful endeavors. Go visit at CVB, have a visit and back to the mini ranch.
You've got this!!
Joint Compound is used to seal treaded connection. You will need PVC cement if you want to make a permeant connection with the RV adapter to the pipe. Your pipe in the ground is PVC Schedule 80, your adapter looks like Schedule 40 which is the wall thickness. Hope this might help a little.
Yucca plant, and it doesn't require much water.
When the flowers die, a new plant will come from the base and produce new flowers.
It may not flower every year, but when it does, it's a pleasant addition to this beautiful plant. evergreen
I like the new journey of you building your Homestead from the ground up … It’s Exciting to watch you Eric 🙂
I gotta say I was almost entirely uninterested lately . Since around the time of his cruise. I’m back in now with these homestead type videos. I really like watching his property upgrades.
A little advice Eric, put a bungee cord on the lid for animals and the wind. It will save you a big headache in the future.
There's times when I put a brick, or rock on the lid
Check with your septic installer on dumping Rv black water. I believe it should be directly into septic tank to allow decomposition before liquid waste runs to the fingers. Dumping solid waste directly into fingers will result in filling them.
I came to the comments specifically to recommend this. Thanks for years of great videos Eric!
Yeah, make sure that pipe goes to the inlet of the septic tank and that it's not an access or cleanout for the pipe to the drain/leach field! ;)
I'M SORRY YOU WON'T HAVE YOUR BEST BUDDY ROBERT THIS SUMMER. I'M SURE YOU & THE KITTIES WITH FIGURE OUT HOW TO STAY BUSY & HAPPY! God Bless & really like your homestead base camp Eric :) DO SOME COOKING MEALS VIDEOS IN YOUR Homestead...
By the looks of it you should have gotten a schedule 40 cap instead of a schedule 80 cap. So, cut a piece of that pipe off or if they left any scrap pipe around, take it to Home Depot and match it up to what you need. The also check with one of the plumbing guys there and get the right primer and glue to meet code in your area.
Take a new puppy to a vet BEFORE you bring it into the home with the cats. Was it a ring worm? Best to check with your vet first before you have a big big problem.
The plant is Yucca. The flowers are actually edible but you wouldn't like it lol it tastes a little like broccoli. Left on the plant the pettles will harden into a husk and the inside will become a cotton like fiber with seeds. Havest the seeds and you can grow more.
My Grandparents always had those kinds of plants in their yard. Which was a homestead in West Texas. It’s called a Yucca shrub some are yucca trees. They look beautiful.
Dude, you won’t regret getting that trash service!!
Also, get you a small step stool or ladder so you can step in to the trash can and stomp it down for heavy trash weeks…I do it all the time
That property is absolutely awesome and so peaceful!
This is FUN! 🎉 Thanks for sharing this part of your life, Eric! You're inspiring me!
Yes, I enjoy the base camp videos. I always find how others are doing things or solving problems interesting and everyone can learn from each other. As others have mentioned you don't have to travel always to make good videos. I could see how it may be more challenging to come up with ideas to film but I'll still watch no matter what. No worries. Cheers Eric!
ROOF DECK Eric over Babe the Blue Box and plant a couple of shade trees. Glad you have a stationary home, it’s beautiful.
Agreed! Maybe even a wrap around deck! (but still portable)
@@nomadicfanatic The roof could extend out enough to cover the lower deck and give the fur babies shade when you build their “cat condo” 😻
I believe that is a Yucca plant, and it does have a lovely blossom, which can last a few weeks. Re blooms every season.
I ran into the same problem with the sewer dump piece.I was sold a rubber type clamp that wrapped around the two pieces.Worked perfectly,no leaks.
The plant is a Yucca plant. Google it if you ever want to move it? Some plants do well after they are moved. Some are fussy and they die if they are moved. Because they need the soil and light where it is. It’s a lovely plant.
Eric. Whoa!..................Just pickup a 4" PVC coupling, cut the existing pipe to length add the coupling and your cleanout. But don't use pipe joint compound. That is primarily used for putting threaded steel pipes together. you need pvc glue and pvc primer. Use the primer to clean the pipe, coupling, and cleanout. Then put the glue on the pipe and add the coupling. Work quickly and hold it in place for about ten seconds. Then repeat with the cleanout fitting.
There is 4 inch PVC pipe that is used for interior plumbing in a home the line running out to a city sewer system. It is sized like regular pipe. There is another 4 inch PVC that is used for outdoor drainage and rainwater diversion. It is thinner walled and a slightly different size and is cheaper than the plumbing type PVC. It appears that your pipe sticking up out of the ground is the second type.
You can purchase adapter couplings that will connect the 2 types together.
Your content, as usual, continues to be informative and enlightening. Your triumphs -- and struggles is what makes your channel unique. Who needs another You Tube how-to? Also Eric your in-house commercials have really gotten slick. I don't know if you wrote a script for VPN or just done this so much for them you have the talking points memorized, but wow quite professional. (And I hate commercials! That is why I'm a premium You Tube member). Sorry plans with friends for the summer fell thru. It sounds like you miss the option the discovery of the open road afforded, but life can be dull. Still there are plenty of things to keep you busy around the house..
This was such a genuine comment!! So kind ❤😊
@@sunriseskies3883 you have no Eric.... I've been a subscriber for years.
@@williamandhisstarwars sorry I don’t understand what you mean
You seem really content and happy. Take a road trip every now and then to scratch that travel itch, but you seem to have made a solid investment in your future with this property. And friends nearby doesn’t hurt!
Compared to the mountains of trash online your channel is breath of fresh air. 7000' is the same height as halfway up Mt. Rainier
You, Kevin, Carolyn, and others who are homesteading have been great to watch and I admit I have learned a ton from all of you. I would love to be more of a snowbird, with part time in Idaho and part time in Arizona. From what I have seen of the Show Low area, it seems like the whole general area is good. I think you picked a great piece of property, Eric. I hope I am as lucky when I finally get around to getting mine.
Piping, plumbing, fire sprinklers as well as lawn sprinklers go by both inner and outer diameter measurements for the pipes. Inners and outies don't mix. Hope your underground isn't jerry rigged with a pipe that went on way too easy. You should be able to test it with some air pressure to see if it pops.
Garbage service is something I take for granted. I don't remember ever not having the trash picked up once a week. I'm glad you are so happy in your space. Take care of yourself,Tara and Opie.
The fitting you have is Sch40. Your pipe is probably Class 200. Two different diameters on the same size pipe. Go to your plumbing supply store and they can help you.
kFC sign will look tacky, Sorry.
Love this video. It reminds me of the original homesteaders and their struggles to develop their properties that had power hookups and trash collection.
It’s a yucca. You could save the seeds and replant them for a fence. There’s no saving the flowers. The plant will be fine. Thanks for the videos!
Love your "homestead" videos Eric. Would much rather watch you improving things at your place than visiting Disney world again, although we'll keep following your adventures no matter what you're doing.. Keep your spirits up and take care of those kitty's!!
I think what you're doing is really cool and I am looking forward to moving out there but it will be several years before that is even possible but watching you makes me really glad I bought an acre out there for retirement in 8 years or less. Also cool that you have trash pick up!
It’s amazing to have your own property doing your own thing! You can always invite others if they pass through the area to stay a few days!
Your gorgeous plant is a Yucca!! I was so excited to see them blooming when we were in New Mexico and Texas earlier this spring. So pretty! I'm happy that you're so happy!
I use to have two in my front yard at my house in Phoenix looks like the Yucca Root Herb. They make the yellowish green flowers. If that's what I think it is you can boil the flowers for 15 minutes strain and you have a tea. 👍
Cut a piece of the pipe to take with you for sizing. Also, It appears your clean-out pipe is sch-40 and the fitting you bought is sch-80.
Great idea since I need to cut the length anyway - just take a piece and the threaded cap piece both to home depot!
Plumbing sales person here. What you bought is a clean out adapter, which is designed to fit in the hub of a PVC fitting. You can use what you have if you buy a 4" coupling. What you needed was a female adapter with a threaded plug. Feel free to reach out any time you have a plumbing question. There is also a difference between schedule 20 also known as SND and schedule 40. Both 4 inches but use different fittings.
Im loving watching the growth of both you and the property. I am glad to see you smiling.
Place looks great! 👍
PS- Never order plumbing, always buy in person. Chances are will have to return or exchange things. I know I do even after doing it for years still 😆💕👍
PPS- hope you found out you need some "red hot blue glue" or pvc primer and pvc cement kit and not pipe joint compound for glueing those drain cleanouts 👍
When joining pvc. You not only need the sealant you need the cleaner/primer too. You want the pipe to be clean when putting the new cap on.
A base camp helps you to start planning for your next road trip. Right now focus on working on the base camp. Since you have friends lving up the road as well as neighbor, you are not totally. In the latest Campervan Kevin video, you were working on the gravel for your roadway as well as some parts of the base Camp. Phoenix and Kevin have told about their willingness to help. So accept their offer of help. It will help to speed up the gravel for the driveway.
Oddly your moods are changing since you came back to the base camp. Staying busy is one way of managing depression.
Love the videos. Keep learning, don’t be afraid to make those little mistakes, that’s how you learn
You have what we call thin wall 4"drain pipe there in the ground. It should be the thicker wall schedule 40 pipe which is the threaded cap you are holding. Different pipe...
Difference between OD (outside diameter) and ID (inside diameter). Talk to a plumbing shop about what you need.
Looks peaceful and tranquil on your high desert property. Glad you are enjoying the downtime.
Plant is a Yucca ...I've been waiting for my baby-yucca to flower - for 3 years ... got a bloom this year!
I’m loving these videos Eric! Keep on keeping on! 🤙🏻
It is a Yucca plant. There's blooms get beautiful, and they don't last very long.. They will come back every year.. Please don't cut it back.. They are beautiful.
So Happy for you and the kitties! We are Looking for an acreage for off grid livin!!! Keep on smiling Kiddo!!!🫶🏼🚐😎
This is the happiest I've seen you in a long time! Glad everything is working out so well for you.
Do you and your neighbors, friends have bear spray? Other predators? Never get to comfortable, those desert cats can turn on you. Nice piece of property ‼️☕️👍🏻🇺🇸🌵🌴🍜
Hey Eric that was great man I do have to say that the aloe you showed was great That is a natural healing property for you
I don’t know if anyone mentioned this Eric but you have the right size cap which is 4 inches and all that but you have to remember that the pipe that it goes into the thing it’s labeled about a quarter inch smaller interior diameter (Id) Jeron exterior diameter and then interior diameter and that’s what you have to measure. It will be just one solid connection, but you have to find the right connector with the thread and cap with those dimensions.
As @blairmayo4513 has answered, the plant is a yucca. It can be beautiful, but the spikes will cause a nasty cut if you are not careful. Consider it's location, if it would be near any driveway or walkway. You may want to remove it (carefully) if it is in the roadway. The property is coming together. Hugs to you and the kitties.
Hi Eric, You could always invite a few Tiny houses on wheels/off grid too to stay on your property and share new friendships and exchange occupation help.😅
Its a Yucca for sure. They bloom and in short time, the bloom dies off. Dont cut the die-off until its completely dried and crunchy. Waiting is good for the plant. Enjoy the diverse flora and fauna of AZ!
Hi Eric, long time subscriber here. just wanted to let you know that I am enjoying your recent videos at your new homestead. The fact that you are happy really comes through. Keep it up!
You’re doing great. Your land is looking wonderful and it’s just going to get better! That’s not aloe, it’s a cactus of some kind and their blooms don’t typically last very long. Hopefully someone will know.
Happy to see you enjoying the new homestead!
It's yucca plant and the flower is called Izote. You can make Izote scramble eggs or Pupusas.
Love what you are doing Eric. Once you get squared away with your basecamp the fun will start and you can explore the areas close by.
True ❤
Eric, thanks for your updates at the homestead. A lot of us nomads are doing that same thing. We love hearing about your progress. 😍👍👍
I am so enjoying your new adventure and I can’t wait for the next one, so keep them coming!! Teddy and I were with Robert a couple weeks ago and got some solar put on. He needs Flordeea really bad!
Eric, take your saw and cut off the top of the cap, leaving an open tube that you can then mate the two sections together with from the outside of the two pieces, instead of getting a separate piece to mate the two sections together from the inside!
Great video Eric! Happy you're getting settled in. Northern AZ is our favorite place to vacation. What a blessing for you to have land there! That plant is a yucca. They're related to agave and joshua tree plants. Really pretty when they bloom as you've seen. Rad kfc sign! 😄 God bless you and keep up the good work.
Loving your homestead videos Eric. So happy for you.👍😁
Thanks! Would love to come up for the 4th of July
Plant looks like a Yucca
Lonely is tough. Keep busy. Collect rain water. Start growing
A Yucca plant if you cut off the flower head it may send up another one. A plant’s purpose is to produce seed (from flowers)if you cut the flowers it knows it hasn’t produced.😉🙏
You need a conversion coupler for thin wall PVC to Schedule 40 PVC. HD and Lowe's should have it. Get the Conversion Coupler and your Male glue, female NPT end should go right together.
Eric what you need is 4 in coupler they do not make something to go snide the pipe the coupler goes on the outside so you can join to 4 in pipes and not restrict the flow of water.