WHY We Chose to LIVE in a 13ft Scamp Trailer
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At 46 it's very cool to watch younger people have the balls to live how they want. Good for you guys.
The same here, same age )
@@DentReversal Yep, but it won't last !!
@@greatriffishere well, they’re still doing it, so.....
@@benjigirl1971 Yeah, that's pretty cool that they are stilled commited to their goals!!
@@benjigirl1971 They are wise beyond their years !!!! When i was their age in the late 80s/early 90's i was clueless lol
37 years ago, my parents converted an old ups truck into a tiny home and we lived in the redwoods above the smith river in California. We moved back into town so I could start school and my parents ended up getting a divorce. My mother always said that if she had known about homeschooling, we never would have left and she feels that her marriage would have lasted. My father was an alcoholic and being in the mountains meant he was sober. We were happy. I miss those times so much. Over the years I have lived a nomadic lifestyle. I am currently living in a house with the love of my life and our three children. We have a scamp trailer that we bought for 1500.00 and are fixing it up. Maybe we will live in it later on, but for now, it’s an amazing escape. I love your vision and your videos, best of luck to you both. Blessed be.
Where is everyone finding these deals on scamps.
That would be very hard to live with 3 boys in a small trailer . I did that with my parents and I couldn’t stand it I left at 16 and never looked back .
Bunny Garrett Im now in my 34th year in an unconverted UPS truck.
Bunny Garrett
Aside from your pain, love this post.
Bunny Garrett that was a very emotional story, im sorry about your parents
Very honest approach to telling your story. No sugarcoating or romanticizing. Thank you for being so candid.:)
:)
I’m rewatching all your old videos and absolutely love them just as much as the 1st time! I’ve been a Patron for a while now and truly can’t believe how much I’ve learned from you throughout all these years (and how much you’ve inspired my dream of nomad living, off the grid, raw land, and so on). Thank you for sharing your life with me! ♥️♥️
You are so amazing for being here and supporting us. Thank you!!
You guys are like a cute turtle family!
Traveling with your home, and adventuring through beautiful nature.
Hahahaha I LOVE this!! A turtle fam :)
I know this is an older video but it's really great to see the thought process behind your decision and how it's mirroring my thought process. I went from thinking of buying a fixer-upper > buying land and building a house > buying land and having a tiny house on it > towing the house around > buying an RV/Van. I'm still super undecided but I'm realizing why so many people are choosing to live off-grid when even when you own land/house, you're still subject to the city/county/state as your landlord.
I've seen countless videos like this, and this is the first HONEST one I've seen. well done
Everyone must make the best decision for themselves. 7yrs in the military taught me I didn't really need much to be content. I lived comfortably in a 12' fiberglass trailer for a year, and I was living in an SUV for 6months before that. It absolutely can be done. Good luck to you!
I just love young love,the whole world is in front of you. How i remember those days
Really nice comment 💙
I have seen many of your very nice, and nicely done videos, but I have never seen this story of your evolution of how you came to dicide to live in the Scamp!!! Interesting story! So glad, as others have pointed out - that you found each other, enjoy your lives together, and continue to do so. Nice music, too
What a lovely story. I did a review of the scamp but never thought about it would be possible to live in one. It just shows how perspective can change once you determine what's really important and what makes you happy. Thanks so much for sharing!
Love this comment :)
I'm a huge fun of you too and also tubi
Get a job - she will leave you behind - like her mother did to the old man.
You were very smart not to go the tiny house route. Too expensive... too heavy... to many restrictions on where you can park.
Yes. And many people live on properties illegal, living in fear of getting fined for it.
Tiny house regulations need to change.
Once again sad.
buy land. der
I love that you guys had a tiny house plan, saw some obstacles, and just rerouted. You're better than my GPS. That thing just leads me to dead ends.
It's really great hearing your story like this - with the ups and downs and doubts and worries. It's so easy to see your transition as just a step from one life to the next but there is always so much more underneath. Thank you for choosing to share this life with us 💙
Gosh, thanks for always choosing to support me, Phoebe. You are a rock star. ALWAYS!
Well said, Phoebe Grigor! Well said! :)
Hi you two.. I had the exact same public poo poo experience when I started fixing up my TrailManor.... My husband passed in 2017 and all I wanted to do was get out of my house. After, a year passed, I did it and am so glad I followed MY DESIRE and not the comments of the public. Thanks for sharing, Lo :)
you two are really living life ,god bless,have fun be true to each other enjoy.
My husband and I have been together for 7 years and have been talking about tiny living ever since. Unfortunately we've needed to live with my grandparents while I heal from chronic illness for the past 4 of those 7 years, but now that I am feeling better, I'm binge watching all your videos. Our obstacles right now are figuring out how to feed ourselves with so many dietary restrictions, getting solid on location-independent income and where we will do laundry (I have chemical sensitivity so public laundry just won't work). When we figure that out then we have savings so I hope it will all work out. That was longer than I expected, but in essence THANK YOU.
There are tiny clothes washers that easily fit under cabinet when not in use. Sensitivity to chemicals and dirty air is a challenge. Keeping the interior of my boler is a snap . . . And I have two dogs.
If you want to try out camper living, there are a (few) that can be rented. And don't think you cannot find an inexpensive one to buy. But these often present challenges because of their age.
But there are more new campers than ever now.
Casita - just south of Dallas, Texas
Scamp - Backus, Minn
Check out Google for
Ultimate Guide to the 13 Best Fiberglass . . .
Good luck to you
This warms my heart. Watching these videos makes me smile uncontrollably. Thank you both for sharing your lives with us!
My husband and I have been married almost 36 years and purchased a 35 ft sailboat back in October of 2016 and that is what we live on. I think it is so cool that your are doing a camper.
These two are cute, I like their outlook on life.
@Klaus Van Heusen Well said friend, I agree.
It doesn't last reality will get and they will become cynical like the rest of us. That is just how life is.
I am 52 years old and I'm buying a used RV to remodel. I would love a Scamp, but the claustrophobia would do me in. I will still be able to work while saving money like mad. You two are great, keep sending video's.
He REALLY won with HER!!! She is so inspiring! I'm in love with her too. And I'm NOT a lesbian. Lol
Elle Bee sure sure...lol. I had too...cheers
I had a 1988 16ft Scamp and it had a small restroom with the option to install a shower we did not install a shower since most r.v parks have showers and rest rooms. We also camped with our 12 & 8 year old children and the front sofa converted into a bunk bed. Our Scamp was loaded with almost every option it even had a small awning. The kids finally out grew the bunks and I used it out at my deer camp for several years. I sold it for what I bought it for 6.5 years later . It was a very good starter camper.
If you ever do think you need more room, then I would suggest a good used Van. It would double your living space and give you 2 rooms. You could also buy a Thetford chemical toilet to keep in the van. I currently drive a GMC Savanah Van which has about as much space as your camper...and I have been contemplating a tiny camper. I think this would be the perfect setup.
We just bought a 12ft Taylor Coach, and it is 1480lbs...loaded, probably 2000lbs. Our 4cyl suv is rated to tow 2800lbs. It is fully loaded with inside and outside shower, has one of those tiny bathrooms, we luv it, queen bed, fridge,stove,hot water, air conditioner. Bought a arvika bike rack for front, our plan is travel all across the states next year, about 2 months...who knows...we will be retired! Taking our 16yr old chuhuahua with us! Luv watching this video and will be watching more!!!
Good for you thinking your way through all of the possible housing options and surviving the first trials of tiny living. I can see how it would make you get outside more and enjoy your surroundings have fun! Xolori
Awesome video! We had a 1981 Scamp 16’ for about 3 years - about 95% re-did it and had a blast in it. Made what we had into it back when we sold it (needed a larger bed as our dog is bigger than your dog) so yep - they definitely hold their value! And my husband would have our dog and me sit on the bed so he could hand maneuver it. We have a slightly larger trailer now but still under 20’ so can fit where we want!
I too was interested in tiny houses for travel nursing but they're heavy, you need a truck and there are restrictions. Then RVs, Class C, vintage travel trailers, tear drops, and then I came across van life! I don't like the idea of towing. Funny how the ideas got smaller and smaller! Take care, thanks for sharing.
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Ironically, I lived in a van for a few years and found the lack of space to be so confining and depressing, I was thinking about moving back to a stix & brix house once again. Then, I started looking at small Casitas, Scamps, and small travel trailers like what Jayco makes. It turns out, you can buy a brand new Jayco (or other brand small trailer like Coleman) for the same price of an old wiped out Casitia or Scamp! I went with a 154 Bunkhouse that has a kitchen, full bath room with a tub, , a full kitchen with a stove top, microwave, hot water, food prep area, dining area, heat, air conditioning, TV/entertainment system, and a built-in monitor to keep an eye on all systems and levels - that only weighed 2500 lbs.! It's easily towable with my small S10 4x4 pickup truck, and I can leave my small home just about anywhere (safe), and go into town, run errands, or get it repaired without losing my living quarters. Towing a small trailer that provides ALL the amenities and is designed for travel and living efficiently in a small space is head and shoulders above living in 50 square foot van - ANY DAY! The only drawback, is the whole stealth travel thing goes out the window once and for all.
Yay me too but I’m just a in home nurse . I love living in my van with my cats
Sqrb3arスクエアクマ I’m a nurse and sold my house to buy a Class B+. Pick it up this month or next and can’t wait to start my next adventure.
I love how you tell your story, it is perfect: perfect voices, not loud , you complete each other seamlessly, soft music, clear video, family pictures. It is just good vibes. You have done your research well and found balance. Very rare to see such wisdom in young people. I wish you the best.
you two are funny, you make me smile and laugh, Its a small space and you two make a good couple to grow old together in that small space is realy saying something on how good your relationship is . cudo's....
We definitely*** have to work together to make this lifestyle work. It has made our relationship better than ever. Thank you for the acknowledgement.
I'm 22 my boyfriend is 21 and we had no idea that these even existed. thank you for opening up a new door for us to explore!
I wanted a Scamp so bad, but since I was a solo traveling chick, I went with an RV, so I wasn't separate from the driver's seat at night. (But Scamps are sooooo cute!)
SilverFlame819 oh what rv did u buy
That is exactly my thought too. I need something where I can jump into the drivers seat and bail if needed. What kind if RV did you get?
@@bitchpuhleese I would buy a class B or B+! It drives like a van because it is! If you're a DIY kinda gal, I would definitely buy a Nissan high top van; it's on a truck suspension and has more leg room...
@@johndeveney3878 thank you for the advice!
Same here I ended up with a van
Absolute definition of liberation..
Live the life you want to, not the one that everybody else does.
Getting to freedom isn't cheap, but once your there, that life, is priceless.
Nothing but love guys.
Your videos always get me thinking about how I live my life. I don't know if I could live in a scamp but you have inspired me. I have made some big changes in my life that might seems small but for me it was a big deal. You get me thinking and challenge myself and I am thankful for that.
This is AWESOME!! Keep going! I think life will always be a flow of ups and downs. I'd say it will get easier, and it will in some ways, but challenges will keep coming up. By doing something so radical, we're learning how to better tackle challenges positively and effectively. You're inspiring me in return, my friend.
Saving water is something I’m working on too. :) Getting rid of “stuff” is a big project for me.
Elsa, I can see it In your mans face. He is absolutely madly in love with you. Congrats on finding a guy that's into the van/camper life with you. It's super hard to find someone who shares the same interest of tiny living
JtTaylor2026 And he’s HOT, too.
Happy Scampiversary 😊
lol
Treasure every minute! In1971, we left the Midwest with a 4' x 6' trailer full of camping gear and everything we owned. Albuquerque was our home base for our travels until the mid '80s. I wouldn't trade the memories for anything.
I finally made the decision of going that route and starting to enjoy life with out so much stress.
Here in California i spent 55k a year in housing, im so done.
Looking for my travel trailer or class c rv😎
I'm moving out of calif too was born here, way too expensive.
I hope the two of you don’t lose sight of the fact that people sacrificed so much to give you life, and the special times you’re having in your trailer. Life MUST be paid forward! And to do that, you’ll either need a conventional home or a much bigger trailer!
Say what that makes no sense! I don’t agree with their lifestyle but it’s theirs. Why should they buy bigger for others ?
My sister & her husband lived in a Fifth Wheel for about 5 years. His job took him all over so they just drove their "house" to the next job & stayed at RV parks.
Their Fifth Wheel had pop outs which made it bigger, 2 plush recliners inside, a bathroom with a shower of course & was plenty big enough for the 2 of them & the baby.
Me personally - I could handle living full time in a Fifth Wheel or a Tiny House. I'd actually love it! But Scamps....not so much. They're just way too small & claustrophobic for my taste.
Tho I admire anyone who can live in a Scamp full time!
We moved into a 35 foot 5th wheel this September. Myself, my Husband, our 120 pound Mastiff and our cat.
I understand about your bathroom but i live in Montana and wasnt super excited about pooping outside when its -13 outside. So we compost.
I wasn't ready to loose comforts of a stick/brick home. We use our shower, use my stove & over, installed a stackable washer/dryer.
I love how rustic you two live. I am too old to spend that much time outside.
God Bless.
You two are a breath of fresh air! I just purchased an ‘80 travel trailer (not a scamp but still rockin!), and clicked on your video as my first of many to watch in my new journey. Your vlog kept my attention with pertinent information, and you both are so well spoken and articulate in the way you delivered the info to your viewers. I’m not generally a you tuber per se, but I really dug your video - so thanks! If you’re ever out near Death Valley / southern part of Sierra Nevada Mtn range, please look me up!! All the best to you guys!
Omg, I first read that as 80 feet not 1980, lol! It's early, what can I say?
We have a 13 foot scamp we bought used in 2007. We went camping in it this past weekend.
What a wonderful life, iam thinking the same when 92 yr old mom passes no need for big house liquidate and go travel why not life is short and mexico has alot even cheaper
Don't sell it . Rent the property out so it can fund your travels 👌
Wayne Piazza yeah so that the Cartels can have you.
@@jvelez5381 you clearly haven't been to mexico.
I LOVE your cute little Scamp - it's all anyone needs...and it's got SO MUCH character!!
I truly don't want understand the tiny house craze, given the expense and how cheap campers are. Fantastic video thank you for sharing.
My wife and I spend every summer living in Newfoundland on a piece of land in our 13 foot Scamp. I play music up there, fish for food, and just relax. We pull ours with a 4 cylinder Tacoma. I perform with just an acoustic guitar and a very compact Bose system. Some different than the huge system our band tours with.
Wow! That gives me a “light bulb moment”!
In the late eighties.. and into the early nineties, we owned a small used “70’s style” trailer that was 13 ft. The “bathroom” was actually just a closet with a porta-potty. Since we didn’t want to clean it .. we NEVER used it.
I’ve been thinking if something like a 17 ft trailer that gad a “real” bathroom.. but maybe your idea is better!
Good tip: look into fiberglass trailers. Thanks. So many “conventional” trailers end up with roof problems.. I would rather avoid that. The aluminum Airstreams seem solid .. but they are wicked expensive .. but seem to hold their value very good.
I bought a new 13 foot Scamp several years ago with the bathroom shower combo. You made a good choice looking for one without. Big waste of space. I waited for months for the trailer to be built. I only kept it a few years and resold it for $1000 more than I originally paid for it. I started high on my price and figured I could come down but they didn’t negotiate at all. It sold in a couple days. Keep having fun.
I would need a bathroom, public bathrooms are nasty
So glad I clicked. Basically been looking for a way to live out of the box so can rent out or sale the house. Found some tiny houses built to code for city/state dwelling and been binge watching Kirsten Dirksen channel seeing how ppl all over world build modular contained furniture and build out tiny spaces or even larger spaces efficiently (def check it out, opens up all kinds possibilities for future ideas!). Tiny house can rent out later on as cool place but so expensive and iffy on where it can go like you said. As of yesterday someone finally convinced me to look at airstream or small RVs and so thankful for your whole thought process and thorough video of what REALLY goes into these decisions. Thank you!
His eyes!!!! Omg 😮
Yes! If you're not familiar with the famous actor Robby Benson, look him up; this guy Baron looks so much like him! Most people are likely to know Robby Benson as the voice as The Beast in the original Disney animated version of Beauty and The Beast, but he also was a teen heartthrob film and TV actor back in the 70s and early 80s. Just like this guy, dark hair, striking blue eyes! Even as an older actor/producer/acting teacher, he's very handsome. Baron seriously looks like he could be his son!
I'm watching my first video of you guys from 6 years ago. I'm so excited to check your channel and see your newest video and see where your lives are now
Everyone says they needs a truck to pull (he pulls it by himself)he is the truck lol
(Spongebob voice) 30 seconds laterrr.... “we pulled it with the mini” 😩 yes!
Barron: I am the truck
We actually started building a tiny house on a trailer and came to the same conclusion. While it may be less expensive to build than a regular house, and you would own something, you will still have to pay to put it somewhere and it you really aren’t supposed to move them around constantly. We like to travel and be on the move. We had purchased a Sunrader (Toyota RV with a cult following). It was cool, a complete rebuild, and ultimately a mechanic blew up the engine, so we decided to let it go. The engine was pretty weak and the body (while fiberglass) took forever to get it to stop having leaks. It was a really cool space, but just didn’t fit our needs. We ultimately landed on buying a Ram Promaster van and built it into an RV with a complete kitchen, all solar powered appliances, composting toilet (one of my absolute favorite parts of our home). I now will never live in a space that doesn’t have a toilet or be in a place where I wouldn’t be able to go outside if I didn’t have a space inside. It’s really the best. We are super mobile, great gas mileage, and we always have what we need while camping in the city or out in nature. I cannot imagine living any other way. Our two huge Newfie mixes are the happiest when we are exploring new places. We cannot wait for our next adventure!
his eyes are gorgeous. such a beautiful couple. hope you two are doing well
You guys have the right idea and look awesome together. Thank you so much for sharing and lots of love from Iran 🇮🇷
That's a good idea to not have a bathroom. I agree with your thoughts unless you are like me. I have Crohnes Disease and have to have a bathroom in my trailer. I'm planning my van and cargo trailer builds around the bathroom necessity. My advice for anyone looking into this life is to find what is necessary for you to live the life you choose and model your build or purchase around that necessity.
I have to agree after 50 you got to go at 2am you got go. And I can,t pick and choose just number 1.I
Same can be said of camping with a child. When my daughter announces that she has to use the restroom and we're on a horrendously long stretch of road with no gas stations, businesses or rest areas in sight, pulling off to the side to open the trailer and let her have at it is a God-send!
Chron's disease can be cured with Whole Food Plant Based diet/ration.
That's the shits!
R.C.T. Travels I need a bathroom. I don’t like sitting on public toilets. Dumb phobia I have. Plus I drink a LOT of TEA 😅 but I love that you customized it for you guys
Thanks for a great story. I really enjoyed it.
We loved our little Scamp, and towed it all over for three years. Our only problem with it was that we could never minimize enough to make it viable, and we were just vacationing in it, not living ini it.
That’s what I admire about you two so much, your commitment to downsizing, minimizing, and making it happen, through ingenuity, creativity, sacrifice, and hard work.
You have truly set yourselves free. Way to go!
Good Vibrations
simply said living life is everything, less is more always, anytime you need a spot to plug and crash in DSM let me know! i hope you have a merry christmas.
i been living in a 1975, 19 foot triple E trailer for 6 years in northern Alberta Canada.
absolutely love it . you get use to the small living space . when i visit my son im like , i cannot imagine living in a big house anymore. i heat mainly with a wood stove. i also have the propane furnace and an infrared heater . this summer im getting one of them Diesel heaters , the little ones you see online. from one RV living lifestyle person to another. you two rock.
If you are similar mobile, or even better if you are stationary, check out videos on sand heaters. The nifty thing is anything that is metal will work to build one out of. A metal pail $15, playground sand $5, and 12 volt solar panel $22, and a 12 volt immersion heater $7 is about the cheapest you can build
My first was put into a 14" tall SPARK pot bellied stove with 2 immersion coils to heat a coffee cup (just about any truck stop or online from Walmart) That one now heats the main the kitchen.
The second was my 30" tall Buck Warner with two 12 volt water heater units. I stir the heat with a heat activated stove fan. And I've cooked on it and I can also put my ceramic coated coffee cup on it. That one in the LR gets the room so hot the cat goes outside 😅
Oh, and those pot bellied stoves are always a topic of interest in conversation.
The little SPARK goes with us when we venture out in the boler Camper.
Best of luck to you
Cute story, thanks for sharing. "ya gotta have a damn truck!" LMBO
I don’t think I’m ready to make the leap to living in a scamp, but the 13 footer seems perfect for myself, my wife and two girls for camping and road trips. Also just got a Subaru to pull it with yesterday!
You two are adorable!! I would love to "sell" my 19 year old son on the idea of living in a small trailer that he can pull with his Jeep. It seems like such a perfect solution for a young college student who refuses to live in a dorm. I am going to show him this video, someday, when he's in the right mood :D Ha!
Get the right girl to live with him and you'll never see him again.
You really put a lot of planning, thought and analysis into this lifestyle and by sharing, you’re paving the way for others! Making your grandparents proud!!
I was impressed you could move it by hand. I always thought fiberglass was heavy. I think fiberglass is quite durable though
It has a layer of foam, inside the fiberglass. 1200 to 1500 lbs from factory for small, 13' Scamp.
You two are doing it right for sure.
Today's youth sometimes need a little push and sometimes even a shove to initiate the adventure.
It will only get better from here.
God!! I wish I'd done this 25 years ago. I'm 48 married for 25 years and have 2 daughters who mean the world to me. I bought a house in 1993 and still have 13 years left on the mortgage. When I finally do pay it off I'll be paying over 10k a year just on property tax. Unless one makes upwards of 150k a year I believe a conventional house is not worth the effort.
this is unreal. where are you people living? i live in ohio, right outside of pittsburgh. close proximity to great culture, museums, arts, pro sports teams etc. i bought a newly remodeled 4 bedroom house with a garage and fenced yard for 68K. 50-80K for a tiny house is INSANE. oh, and my taxes on the house are 800-900 dollars a year. period. no bullshit "school tax" of a few grand a year like in pennsylvania, no hundred ways to fuck money out of our residents like in most states, i.e., no bullshit dog liscience, no bullshit gas taxs - I save $5 on every half tank of gas i get in ohio when i gas up at home then drive the short 30 min drive to work in PA, no bullshit vehicle emissions every years, no property taxes on vehicles are any of the insane shit people pay. don't understand why they put up with that shit.
It's worse in other parts of the country. In Northern Virginia even townhouses start at $400k+. Of course some of the jobs pay well, but not that well. Buying a house in this economy is almost impossible. :(
I agree!
Super cool... we have a travel trailer right now and it's our "vacation" with our 2 children during the summer months. When they are grown and we are retired, I could see this being a way of life for my husband and I.
I adore your videos so much. You both are so passionate and it's just so inspiring to watch
R.E.S.P.E.C.T... Nothing but RESPECT for the both of you two! Wow... Hat's off to the fact that you two are living your dream!
Barron's eyes omg😍!
Agree ..
W M right omg
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Yes he's a hottie. Lucky her.
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Look eerie. . plus he smells like a dead body
Wow..like my husky!
You were right to choose a scamp. I think they are the best small trailer around. I have always wanted one.
Love your videos, way of living life,and attitude.You’re such a refreshing couple. Stay safe, Be careful and Keep on rolling.
This is the video that put my dream to “hey its really possible” that was 2 yrs ago been planning and researching and finally finally have the money to find me a 13’ or 16’ scamp! I got a vehicle that tows well its a work truck so it was built to be a hard working truck its smaller so gas is good on it plus i now have that fully payed off and saved money now for a scamp so i am hoping next couple months to own one and transition into full time scamp life definitely need some practice runs first! Just love u guys been watching sense i found this video 2 yrs ago and thank you for showing me my dream life can be real
Love you guys! I want to do this with my son! He’s only 8! Someday! I have the jeep, just have to figure out the trailer!
I have a Tahoe and I'm trying to decide which trailer. So much thought!!! That would be an awesome adventure for a young boy!
Shibas love the outdoors. Camp is so cute! It is so wonderful you both have chosen to live the life you want.
Happy anniversary folks here's to the simple life!
You are such a cute family! Like that you thought everything out properly and didn't let peer pressure dissuade you.. stay safe and happy!
Older married guy just saw your video and I pine for what you are doing. I subscribed. Try the Northwest.
I do, too... And I'm an 'older' single woman, lol. I think some of us just have an 'I need to get away from here now' gene. 🌷
@@YourAverageGoyl I'm close to age 62 and still using my Northface tiny 3 pound 'bicycle' tent and throw this in my Hyundai Accent hatchback that gets 37 mpg on freeways! Over the years I HAVE added the Dreamtime super deluxe thermarest along with an extra foam pad. Have a $44 nylon canopy for putting over a picnic table when it rains (Living in the NW that means every time camping out pretty much!) Just went to a NW Mushroom Association foray up at Mt. Baker and saw someone had a Scamp. It looked really appealing...I like the idea of being in an indoor place for cooking and with ready heat..
That pic of your grandmother at 3:24 is just epic!!!!!! I love history and I just love seeing our ancestors in the past. That is seriously an epic pic of a queen in the
70's living her life. Just awesome!!!🤘
How cute! Congratulations on your freedom!
Awesome thank you for the video. I just bought a 1955 11ft sportsman trailer. After watching your video I think I have made the right choice. I was worried about a bathroom. But what you said makes perfect sense.. 🙏👌🙏👌
Rawbeautykristi sent me here to check you guys out! Incredible story for sure! Definitely humbling 💖
Love Kristi ☺️
I had a 13’ bowler trailer just like this one. Parked it in front of our cottage north of Toronto. Went all the way back before it would snow pull it around back off the roadway. Went all the way up and surprised myself that I did it when I dropped it off. So easy I forgot I did it. Great to lay in bed and make breakfast not having to get up to cook or get in the fridge.. right there.
Had to subscribe you two are awesome. Blessings from SoCali
You two are so real - pleasant, good-natured, honest... You are living my dream.
“Ya gotta have a damn truck” 😂
We pull our 16 ft Scamp with our SUV
@@junkantiques Ooh, what kind of SUV?
I did the SAME thing! I was looking for a place to live in the country so that my cats could still go outside and be farm cats, but rent around here for a farm was more than I wanted to spend. I wanted to be close to my kids. My friend's allowed me to buy an rv and park it on their farm and I now own my own 38' home for a whopping $2000. (Plus lot rent and store all expenses but still.. NOWHERE can I find myself a 1.5 bedroom apartment with huge closet space, and have my own wood stove for that price! It feels so good to know it's PAID for!
I would need scamp with bathroom. I'm very proud of you guys
You make a good practical team. Now Havel fun!
Have fun!
In The Netherlands (Europe) people use trailers (we call them Caravans) all the time. They are towed with whatever vehicle is available. From mini to Mercedes, and from Kia to Renault.
Awesome REAL Financial Freedom Lifestyle
You got it :)
living in 35' 1983 bluebird wanderlodge a pusher Detroit diesel 2 stroke twin turbo v92
with only 118000 MI.
Was garage for 30 of it's 37 years. Then it was bought by a guy who has everything and sat in a field for 5 years. Then I found her.
This bird was a custom Factory built keep this in mind, it's 1983. Leather captain's and co-pilot seats & recliner. fold-out sofa. All in one unit washer and dryer.
13 leather Airline overhead compartments that match the leather ceiling.
Central air & heating. Mohler
12.5 diesel generator. 300gl diesel tank 125 gallon propane tank 150 gallon water tank. kitchen Corrigan sink & counter tops .
microwave/ convection oven
2 gas burners 7 cubic' norcold refrigerator & freezer with ice maker. From the Kitchen back to the queen size bedroom are Oak hardwood floor.
Ceiling to floor cedar-lined Oak closets & drawers. Electric curtains. Mood lighting throughout. A 12-speaker Sony sound system cassette player CDs weren't invented yet.
When the sales rep was asking the owner of a bluebird
Mister Nelson is there anything else you would like on this bus? and Willie Nelson answers him yes I would like an alternator
The salesman ask why would you want something like that and Mister Willie Nelson answers, I want to know how high am when I'm driving🚭
P.S. In those 37 years last year I was the first one to use the microwave convection oven I was the first one to use the shower the toilet! Too roll out the awnings..
Like I said 118000 miles, original owner stayed in hotels second owner bought it and parked it.
ME I'm going to live in it drive the country in it till I die... have all the original paperwork original owner paid $155,765.74
Second owner $55899
ME, I built a deck and he paid for the materials. The barter system got to love it.
ummmm is baron really strong or is the scamp really light? cause when i saw him pulling it i was shook.
Yes. :P
They only weigh about 900 lbs. my hubby pulls ours all over the yard when he cuts the grass.
The shell is made of fiberglass, so that pretty much makes light enough for some people to pull around manually if they need to maneuver it a bit.
Think of it like a wheel barrel or , using a crowbar. But yeah it is light , because fiberglass (I guess) , and it's only 13 ft. , They got the smaller version without the bathroom. It's probably light enough to move easy on flat ground , but as tall as he is he would hurt his back doing it all day.
Remember in science class about pulleys and leverage!? It's empty and with a single axle...
When I was a young parent, I watched my parents' generation age and die off after a lifetime of work - often just as they were about to retire. All their "dreams" were wrapped up in the wonderful retirements they were going to have together but then one would pass on and the dreams were never realized. This made me truly fearful of the future, but with interest at 18% on homes and wages averaging close to what they are today, there was really nothing that could be done, we were already bound to the system with two children to support and barely enough income to raise them. I am unsure of the long-term ramifications of not "working for that retirement", but seeing so many as myself (mid-60's) who actually cannot truly afford to retire, I am agreeing with Mark... - Get Out While You Can, Enjoy "YOUR LIFE". Whenever I meet young people taking this leap I encourage them to "go for it". If you can make it work for you, take the adventure and keep in mind, you can always "settle down" to the 9-5 at any point in time - if you so desire.🤗
Thank you so much for this encouragement. I truly cannot thank you enough
Every time you post a new video, Elsa, I get more and more excited to buy my very own scamp when I finish school. Since starting to live in your Scamp what has been the biggest difficulty as for adjusting, space saving, and keep the scamp clean?
We love and admire this couple's adventureousness. Jealous that we are so stuck in sticks and bricks so we are watching Elsa and Barron for some serious inspiration🌹😍😎
"There's toilets everywhere"
Lol my trenching shovel agrees
Gross
Me too shovel works great
💗🌹I’m not sure why, perhaps this video landed in the center of my heart and tears are just falling down my face! I think I’ve found my “bliss” narrowed down to either a version of the Sprinter (not the Mercedes ugh) or a mini scamp travel trailer. I’m going to watch more of your videos whilst trying to cool off in my full time Hyundai Minivan home. Thanks you two angels🌹💗
Nice Video, Thanks For Sharing! The Old American Dream Work Till Your Old Then Retire - Oh My Gosh Some Corporate Gurus B.S. Idea and Most Of Us Thought What A Wonderful Idea - Retirement - I'm In My 60's and Here To Tell Y'all It's All B.S. - Get Out While You Can, Like These Kids, Enjoy "YOUR LIFE"...
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Oh My gosh, I must be old calling these People Kids - Yep You Were Right Dad -
It is extremely liberating to live this way. Thank you for your channel. Love you guys.
I enjoy residing in my 1973 28 ft Starcraft camper. It's been a year & a half of happiness knowing it's paid off. Enjoying the outdoors is a wonderful thing.
We just registered the Soobie yesterday! It was so expensive and we were so pissed at the DMV, but we gotta play their game while we play ours. Cheating the corrupt system in many ways. Where are you based out of? Where are your favorite places to visit? We are looking to explore NM and AZ in the upcoming months!
Elsa Rhae
I'm about an hour east of Charlotte NC. Originally from Florida, I'm a transplant. My house is currently on a little piece of land. One day I'd love to travel like yall do.
It was much easier than I thought to downsize. My tiny house is customized by me & it's my sanctuary attached to the outdoors.