Flags will be a good visual, but sink metal discs on property corners into the ground that a metal detector can find. As years go by you will be glad that you have the sunk markers that are permanent. Yeah, be real careful on weight driving on Septic-especially on drain fields. Looking good & a nice start to make your home.👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Eric Eric, my advice is to Pink tape off your septic field so that it is clearly visible to anyone who may be on your property invited or not. Better safe than sorry. All the best chop.
We have a septic tank and our propane tank is nearby. Far enough to not be an issue when we had to replace it (it was old when we moved here) and close enough to keep people from driving over it. Well there is space for our lawn mower to drive over, but nothing heavier than that. And our place is old enough that we have a pipe that goes from the septic tank to the drain field. You definitely do not want to put anything major over your tank. Especially when you will have to do any repair, replacement or maintenance on the tank. Don't put anything that you don't want to dig up, move or destroy. As for digging deep well for drinking water. My folks had to dig a deeper well when they moved their house outside of city limits about 60 years ago. Mainly because they kept hitting alkali water so they had to go deeper to get to good water. And they did have really good tasting water 👍 All in all, enjoy your new place and have fun figuring out where you want everything to go
You may want to consider getting some drone shots of the property - could make it easier to decide where you want to put buildings, etc. You've got a lot of work ahead of you but it'll be worth it when you have you own place, and a real sense of accomplishment. Kevin is a great friend you can lean on and learn from - he's a blessing in your life.
Your video was 1000% better than the previous video so keep it up and also keep us updated as far as the progress on your Arizona compound. Also, with the chance of fire at your neighborhood, I think you need to up your water tank from 500 gallons to 1000 gallons so that you can have some water to help put the fires out instead of waiting for a tanker truck to come outta put the fire out just a thought so have a good day.
You mean if he is there. If he continues to travel he could be away if there is wildfire. Best thing to do is to remove the fuel a fire needs to spread or at least create a buffer zone a wildfire can't cross.
WELCOME HOME!!!!!! There is NOTHING nicer than having a foundation, a home base. The older you get the more that connection means, and you've got a NICE little property, a REALLY nice little home-base. I hope you get a chance to build on it the way you want, and maybe eventually put a small home so you have the option of the RV and a stable home environment. I like your area because at that altitude you're not going to have the heat as much! Looking forward to all the cool things you're going to do to your property, so let that be a part of your videos...❤
I've always preferred your "update" videos as you make your travels around the country. Your videos about specific destinations and such like Disney, etc, got kinda old for me anyway.. Nice property and updates to it so far! Nice plan you have and getting yourself setup for a base camp.
I know this video was shot awhile ago. I'd put the drone up and use it to make a lay-out print of your property, a sky view of prints for possible different designs. Could save a lot of guess work. It's being used today in surveying, building and exterior estimating.
I am so sorry about the fire near Camper Van Kevin, I hope no one was hurt. I am glad that Kevin's place and base camp was OK. On a happier note.Your property is so beautiful, I am excited for you and am looking forward to each video and what you will be doing with it. Arizona is lovely. Have fun, enjoy your awesome property.
Hey Eric. I've watched a guy on UA-cam in the past build a homestead in Arizona with his wife and a tiny home. He built a rain roof and collected all that water from the monsoons and also built a kick a** solar panel power station using used tesla batteries. His channel is handeeman. Just search handeeman rain roof or handeeman tiny house solar
Even though I will miss seeing the travel videos for awhile (guessing you will travel again, of course) I am interested to see how your homestead comes along...I dream to own something like that and build...your very fortunate to be able to do this but I understand everything you've done to get here, fellow Arizonian :)...love those kitties!
Eric, I am so excited to see your new home taking shape. I must admit I've been eagerly anticipating this new chapter in your life. Yes, the travel is wonderful, but it's fascinating to see that you are embarking on yet another adventure. How fun! Just as I have enjoyed watching Kevin develop his property, I look forward to watching yours. With all that sun, solar will be a wonderful resource. BTW, I am one that did enjoy the long versions of your blogs, so even though UA-cam was appreciating, there are plenty of us that liked them! Its a good idea for you to take a break and recharge. This will be an exhilarating change for you, so live it to the fullness. Don't be discouraged or defeated by jealous assholes. You have seen enough to recognize them for what they are. As for UA-cam, put their greed out of your mind and know that you are appreciated. Toil away as you like, because the rest of us will love it. Best of luck! Kiss the kitties for me! Daryle J Harris, Gainesville, GA
Hi I just wanted to comment on your expression of UA-cam...what's similar in history is the movie stars had the same problems with the big movie producers...who had them under contract...and rules to keep ..Prince the musician had the same problem... Best to you
These are the videos I can get on board with! Bettering your life by becoming self sufficient. Make that property self sustaining . Chickens , rabbits , quail , grow some things. Maybe even expand to a property next to you .
@@MikeCris he’s already mentioned he wanted to get some chickens. I have pigs , chickens , rabbits , quail , ducks. I can leave town for several days with my feeding and watering systems . I have cameras on all my animals. If I leave for longer I have someone come by to help. He knows people in the area. Also he isn’t going to travel non stop forever.
Look at you getting surprised. Its a brand new journey . Good luck and enjoy all the little parts of getting your homestead together . Keep what makes you happy . Just think of spending time with your friends and then when you get more established you can have friends come and stay . You can build your babies a cat patio outside one of the windows on the blue house and set up your own patio .
I’ve been back and forth with a land purchase in Northern AZ for a few years. You’ve barely made a dent in the property and I’ve already learned so much! Can’t wait to see what you do with the property!
Eric, I'm going to mention something to keep you from having headaches later. I realize that you need to conserve water living in the desert and in an off grid situation, but keep in mind that the septic system needs fluid to run correctly. You have to have adequate fluid to deal with the solids that is dumped into the tank. My advice would be to funnel rain water into the system purposely....
Yeah, I was worried about anything on top of the septic tank. Fence it off so no mistakes are made and plant native flowers or something. This is looking to fun to watch! New beginnings!
Your property looks very nice. I would want it fenced in too. People try to cut and push onto another's property. I like the use of the pink tape so you can visibly see your property lines. In the event, someone cut them or took them down, could you spray the ground a little inside so you could still see it irregardless until you get a fence put in. The water tank will be so nice. Maybe the area where you can't drive could be where you have a fire pit for when your friends come to visit.
You look so happy. Your property looks fantastic. Can't wait to see what you and Kevin worked out. Pray all goes well. Thank you for showing the kitties. 🤗😺😸
Looks like a beautiful property! Hope your mojo is back. You are happy today! Now just sit and be excited about your property and settle in. Im excited to see what you do with it!
A good tip for you. I started with raw land in Alaska and as the area built up I put a fence up 3' INSIDE of my true property line. That keeps anyone from putting stuff next to the fence! Worked once when a jerk neighbor tried playing games. Showed the state trooper my survey and the fence companies notes, etc. Neighbor was told one more time and he would be in deep doo. Just sayin.
Cant wait to see what you do with your property. How exciting. Glad you have the support from all your friends and us. Don't let the neighsayers bother you. Everything is a learning curve. And remember you dont have to rush. Give yourself sometime to really figure out what you want! Dont let others pressure you. This is supposed to be your own getaway... Thanks for letting us be part of your home...
I am so glad to see you happier. This was such a wonderful video! May I suggest you consider making some seven to ten minute traveling memories videos using your videos from the past. Include a new lead-in and exit and limit their length. But especially I dearly love the one you did today. Fixing your property videos are such fun. So happy for you and your cats. Blessings.
I'm happy for you, Eric. I love your property and the plans you have for it. When I'm ready to come off the road, I hope to find a similar situation. I wish I was ready now as I think it would be great to be your neighbor. But I'm only 73 next week and not quite ready to come off the road yet.
I really liked this video. I hope you got great views. I believe that if you have a series based on your land upgrades it will bring you old time views. DIY homestead videos are the RV living videos of 2017-2019s.
Great video and great horizons ahead! The land looks like you have quite a place. Flag your corners really well and take the drone up to get a nice view of the property. Get with buddies, do some chillin’ and have fun figuring out what you base is going to look like. You deserve a nice break Eric! Best to the kitties!
Looking good! It's so satisfying to own a piece of land - a place to call your own! It will keep you grounded and make you feel more whole. Arizona will be good for you and we'll look forward to seeing more! 🙂
Howdy there! 😊. Good to see the property and it look nice. Am sure you’ll have it set up and looking very cool soon. Just enjoy the adventure and share as you feel like. Kevin is a good guy and will give you ideas and devise and such as you develop your property. He also has a nice property and look how it has come along.
The best thing you can do with a new septic is to get the biological activity started. The advice I always got was buy one of those large bags of the cheapest dog food you can find and add it to your tank. Also in future if anybody using it is on Chemo or radiation treatments add those biological additives to it because those meds will kill the septic. Good luck
You might want to consider getting a second tank in the future. I would put it by the blue box and put a rain catchment system on it like what Kevin is planning for his tiny house. You also will want to chip, burn or whatever is allowed in your county with all of that cut cedar/juniper brush. That stuff is a major fire hazard.
Great to see you back at home base. It's fun for us viewers to hear about your plans and see it all coming together. Eric found his smile, in Arizona! Go figure 😎😄😄Great video Eric, thanks for sharing.
Hi, I met you briefly at 2 different Lolapaloosas. I want to tell you I was saddened to hear your distress last video . I am also really happy you have a new project to sink your teeth into. You seem to thrive when you have a project. All the best to you Eric and thanks for the variety and all the effort you put into your videos.
Hey Eric, really looking forward to seeing the evolution of your property and what you do with it! Based on your earlier video, looks like you really need some time out from the RV travels! I’m sure this would never be something real practical or financially possible for you, but a rustic cabin log or otherwise with lots of Rustic wood interior, features would really be cool! Plus, you have a great neighbor
Eric just a suggestion-after you stakeout you could throw up a drone and it might help you conceptualize and grid your property better-just a thought! Happy for you and glad you’re feeling better
Depending on how that cleared area for the septic field sits it may be a good place for your solar panels. We did that with our the frame that holds them sits on 8 concrete piers (sonotubes that go down to frost line as we are much further north). In your case you may be able to get away with using precast concrete blocks that sit on the surface. Its a nice wide open area open to sky without anything that will contribute debris to the panels. only downside would be the length or cabling required, but you already have a nice cleared and graded area. You can even use the concrete blocks the sell at HD or Lowes for deck footing and do a pressure treated solar frame, those weigh about 50lb a piece so they wont compact the surface too badly and enough bolted to the solar frame will keep it in place even in high wind. I would also second upsizing to a 1000 gal tank.
I'll be honest I'd rather watch videos of you developing your property than videos of visiting random small towns. This is probably my favorite video in awhile.
I am so glad you got a home base, though I know you are a forest/river person (like me). When you pulled up to your property I was happy to see so many bushes. Your new property is so exciting.
You're moving right along now with the new place. Always a relief to be able to get in there and "see" where things will be placed. Really nice you have a friends dumpstation. Yes, fire is a bit of a concern for sure. Hopefully no one hurt. Enjoying watching how you decide to set your place up. 🙂👍
Good to see you happy again, Eric. You have a purpose now, and things to do, which seems to suit you well. You are so fortunate to have good friends nearby. Hey, in your spare time it would be nice to have some drone video of your property and surrounding area. Best wishes for your future endeavors!
I guess I could think of so many wonderful things to say about what you have done so far. I can think of one word to express so many thoughts of your homestead...🤩💯👍 AWESOME. Good luck with everything, it will be amazing. Can't wait to see all you have planned. It will be...as I said before...AWESOME.
We exchange a hand shakes in Tampa this winter at the meet and greet. I'm a Canadian dude that loves Starlink (easy set up and works 95 % of the time if not I move the dish). I bought an acre of land in 2012 and it more than double since. Land and property are a sure thing. Cheers from Quebec Canada, I wish I could become your Arizona neighbor! Thanks for the videos, I always look forward to watching them! Keep up the good work!
Super excited about all the projects you're going to be working on. It is great to have a home base since we never know what will happen. And since you are in an area where you already have friends, you know you can get help with watching your property when you travel.
I liked this style of vid. Would be cool to see a some drone footage of your property with the pink lines drawn out, would be a cool visual. Pretty excited to see what you do with the place. If possible, talk down the price and buy the adjacent property, nothing worse than neighbors...it's VERY hard to find good ones, even if you put em there yourselves. I'd consider investing in trees, shade around the house helps tremendously with cooling, even if you are planning on pure solar for power. There's a youtuber named Will Prowse who does nothing but pure solar and All-In-One Solar Inverter reviews, could be a good resource for building a 24/7 unit. Also invest in things that can handle harsh sun and reduce sun damage, cause your area is gonna get a bunch of it!
Eric I am so glad that you are back at the homestead and doing stuff I'm a homeowner and kind of older person so I loved seeing what you guys do you and Kevin and Felix and I just saw you probably around the house and do stuff and as for the RV's I learn mechanical stuff to being a woman doesn't mean you have to be dumb about mechanical stuff so just do your stuff and we all love you watching you and the kitties to
I'd pick up some rebar, and pound four in around each septic vent. Painted brightly, to make it easier for folks to drive over them. And then find some kind of thorn bushes to plant around them, waiting patiently for them to grow in. Works better than any fence or post.
We went through your property development over 20 years ago. The septic was $3,000, 240 foot well was $6,800. Four years ago we had 40 325 watt solar panels ground mounted, off grid. $60 a panel is a bargain. I bet SanTan was involved down in Gilbert. Eric, I'm glad your mental and emotional stuff has settled down. I bet you get a lot of viewers watching you develop out that property, Full time RVing is fun, I did it for seven years, but eventually you need a home base. I'll be watching.
Eric.....a suggestion....string from the corners...follow the string and every so often drive a 24" rebar stake below ground surface. Then if you ever need to find or re-find or prove the line and in case the corners get pulled then a metal detector will find you property line...not absolutely necessary, but can be helpful in the future...and pretty cheap to do...
We also have a couple acres there, and while we haven’t done anything with it yet, it’s sure a pretty area and I’m really happy for you! You’re making great improvements on it and hopefully you’ll enjoy that area. We have family in St Johns and Springerville, people are really nice there. Watch out for those darn cactus, they hide easy and are very painful!!
Eric, your video made my day. I'm so happy for you. I can't wait to see what you do with your land. I'm so thrilled that you are now a big part of the neighbor hood. Welcome aboard . I want to see your next video already. Best of Luck and God bless you and the kitties. Hugs Louise
Good video. Looking forward to seeing what you do with your property. Yes, I would also put up some steel posts and run some thin rope or plastic chain between them so you can really see the property lines.
I’ve been a long time subscriber and I’ve watched a vast majority of all your videos. I think you’re making wise decisions. I just hope you don’t quit UA-cam. I actually don’t like many UA-cam van lifers or road travelers. I always enjoy your videos for your quirky sense of humor and unique travels. I’m positive you can make roots in Arizona and morph your Chanel into something more exciting.
Flags will be a good visual, but sink metal discs on property corners into the ground that a metal detector can find. As years go by you will be glad that you have the sunk markers that are permanent. Yeah, be real careful on weight driving on Septic-especially on drain fields.
Looking good & a nice start to make your home.👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Eric Eric, my advice is to Pink tape off your septic field so that it is clearly visible to anyone who may be on your property invited or not. Better safe than sorry. All the best chop.
I agree don't have anything over the septic.
We have a septic tank and our propane tank is nearby. Far enough to not be an issue when we had to replace it (it was old when we moved here) and close enough to keep people from driving over it. Well there is space for our lawn mower to drive over, but nothing heavier than that. And our place is old enough that we have a pipe that goes from the septic tank to the drain field.
You definitely do not want to put anything major over your tank. Especially when you will have to do any repair, replacement or maintenance on the tank. Don't put anything that you don't want to dig up, move or destroy.
As for digging deep well for drinking water. My folks had to dig a deeper well when they moved their house outside of city limits about 60 years ago. Mainly because they kept hitting alkali water so they had to go deeper to get to good water. And they did have really good tasting water 👍
All in all, enjoy your new place and have fun figuring out where you want everything to go
You may want to consider getting some drone shots of the property - could make it easier to decide where you want to put buildings, etc. You've got a lot of work ahead of you but it'll be worth it when you have you own place, and a real sense of accomplishment. Kevin is a great friend you can lean on and learn from - he's a blessing in your life.
Your video was 1000% better than the previous video so keep it up and also keep us updated as far as the progress on your Arizona compound. Also, with the chance of fire at your neighborhood, I think you need to up your water tank from 500 gallons to 1000 gallons so that you can have some water to help put the fires out instead of waiting for a tanker truck to come outta put the fire out just a thought so have a good day.
You mean if he is there. If he continues to travel he could be away if there is wildfire. Best thing to do is to remove the fuel a fire needs to spread or at least create a buffer zone a wildfire can't cross.
So happy for you & the kitties. That smile is beautiful!
So excited to see your place coming together. Glad your spirits are lifted.
So glad you are by Kevin and it will be great for you!
Welcome home Eric. Nice to see that smile on your face. Take the time to continue making yourself happy.. Hugs to the kitties.🎈🎈
hey Eric, you could launch your drone and catch a nice aerial view . i bet it'd help with your layout planning . Cool place!
WELCOME HOME!!!!!!
There is NOTHING nicer than having a foundation, a home base.
The older you get the more that connection means, and you've got a NICE little property, a REALLY nice little home-base.
I hope you get a chance to build on it the way you want, and maybe eventually put a small home so you have the option of the RV and a stable home environment.
I like your area because at that altitude you're not going to have the heat as much!
Looking forward to all the cool things you're going to do to your property, so let that be a part of your videos...❤
I've always preferred your "update" videos as you make your travels around the country. Your videos about specific destinations and such like Disney, etc, got kinda old for me anyway.. Nice property and updates to it so far! Nice plan you have and getting yourself setup for a base camp.
You look so much happier. I am sure being back among friends (vs alone) and seeing progress in your property is music to your heart and moods.
I know this video was shot awhile ago. I'd put the drone up and use it to make a lay-out print of your property, a sky view of prints for possible different designs. Could save a lot of guess work. It's being used today in surveying, building and exterior estimating.
I am so sorry about the fire near Camper Van Kevin, I hope no one was hurt. I am glad that Kevin's place and base camp was OK.
On a happier note.Your property is so beautiful, I am excited for you and am looking forward to each video and what you will be doing with it. Arizona is lovely. Have fun, enjoy your awesome property.
Hey Eric. I've watched a guy on UA-cam in the past build a homestead in Arizona with his wife and a tiny home. He built a rain roof and collected all that water from the monsoons and also built a kick a** solar panel power station using used tesla batteries. His channel is handeeman. Just search handeeman rain roof or handeeman tiny house solar
Even though I will miss seeing the travel videos for awhile (guessing you will travel again, of course) I am interested to see how your homestead comes along...I dream to own something like that and build...your very fortunate to be able to do this but I understand everything you've done to get here, fellow Arizonian :)...love those kitties!
Eric, I am so excited to see your new home taking shape. I must admit I've been eagerly anticipating this new chapter in your life. Yes, the travel is wonderful, but it's fascinating to see that you are embarking on yet another adventure. How fun! Just as I have enjoyed watching Kevin develop his property, I look forward to watching yours. With all that sun, solar will be a wonderful resource. BTW, I am one that did enjoy the long versions of your blogs, so even though UA-cam was appreciating, there are plenty of us that liked them! Its a good idea for you to take a break and recharge. This will be an exhilarating change for you, so live it to the fullness. Don't be discouraged or defeated by jealous assholes. You have seen enough to recognize them for what they are. As for UA-cam, put their greed out of your mind and know that you are appreciated. Toil away as you like, because the rest of us will love it. Best of luck! Kiss the kitties for me!
Daryle J Harris, Gainesville, GA
Hi I just wanted to comment on your expression of UA-cam...what's similar in history is the movie stars had the same problems with the big movie producers...who had them under contract...and rules to keep ..Prince the musician had the same problem... Best to you
These are the videos I can get on board with! Bettering your life by becoming self sufficient. Make that property self sustaining . Chickens , rabbits , quail , grow some things. Maybe even expand to a property next to you .
Animals require daily attention. This is his base camp...not a full-time homestead.
@@MikeCris he’s already mentioned he wanted to get some chickens. I have pigs , chickens , rabbits , quail , ducks. I can leave town for several days with my feeding and watering systems . I have cameras on all my animals. If I leave for longer I have someone come by to help. He knows people in the area. Also he isn’t going to travel non stop forever.
I'm so happy for you, Eric! You have a beautiful property.👏🙂
Look at you getting surprised. Its a brand new journey . Good luck and enjoy all the little parts of getting your homestead together . Keep what makes you happy . Just think of spending time with your friends and then when you get more established you can have friends come and stay . You can build your babies a cat patio outside one of the windows on the blue house and set up your own patio .
I’ve been back and forth with a land purchase in Northern AZ for a few years. You’ve barely made a dent in the property and I’ve already learned so much! Can’t wait to see what you do with the property!
So Happy that you're happy. We all need a home base. It's fun and satisfying to see your excitement. Yea.
I'm so glad that you're genuinely happy thank you for explaining everything and showing us it's very
Eric Kevin is a good friend glad you found land by friends you can trust....
Eric, I'm going to mention something to keep you from having headaches later. I realize that you need to conserve water living in the desert and in an off grid situation, but keep in mind that the septic system needs fluid to run correctly. You have to have adequate fluid to deal with the solids that is dumped into the tank. My advice would be to funnel rain water into the system purposely....
Yeah, I was worried about anything on top of the septic tank. Fence it off so no mistakes are made and plant native flowers or something. This is looking to fun to watch! New beginnings!
Your property looks very nice. I would want it fenced in too. People try to cut and push onto another's property. I like the use of the pink tape so you can visibly see your property lines. In the event, someone cut them or took them down, could you spray the ground a little inside so you could still see it irregardless until you get a fence put in.
The water tank will be so nice. Maybe the area where you can't drive could be where you have a fire pit for when your friends come to visit.
Good for you Eric, you deserve it. Match the water tank to delivery truck size.
Fix a catchment to catch rainwater.
I'm so excited for you. It will be fun to watch you put things where you want them on your property.i m so happy for you.
What a awesome video, can’t wait to see what’s new! Thanks for sharing with us!!
You look so happy. Your property looks fantastic. Can't wait to see what you and Kevin worked out.
Pray all goes well.
Thank you for showing the kitties. 🤗😺😸
Glad your feeling better. Good luck with everything.
Looks like a beautiful property! Hope your mojo is back. You are happy today! Now just sit and be excited about your property and settle in. Im excited to see what you do with it!
A good tip for you. I started with raw land in Alaska and as the area built up I put a fence up 3' INSIDE of my true property line. That keeps anyone from putting stuff next to the fence! Worked once when a jerk neighbor tried playing games. Showed the state trooper my survey and the fence companies notes, etc. Neighbor was told one more time and he would be in deep doo. Just sayin.
I've been looking forward to the videos on your Arizona property for months!
Nothing like a new project to lift your spirits! Excited to see how you get things figured out for your property. Enjoyed the video. 💞😺😺
Kevin is a good friend awesome hope everyone is OK at the trailer see yah Eric an Tara an Opie hugs always
Cant wait to see what you do with your property. How exciting. Glad you have the support from all your friends and us. Don't let the neighsayers bother you. Everything is a learning curve. And remember you dont have to rush. Give yourself sometime to really figure out what you want! Dont let others pressure you. This is supposed to be your own getaway... Thanks for letting us be part of your home...
I am so glad to see you happier. This was such a wonderful video! May I suggest you consider making some seven to ten minute traveling memories videos using your videos from the past. Include a new lead-in and exit and limit their length. But especially I dearly love the one you did today. Fixing your property videos are such fun. So happy for you and your cats. Blessings.
I'm happy for you, Eric. I love your property and the plans you have for it. When I'm ready to come off the road, I hope to find a similar situation. I wish I was ready now as I think it would be great to be your neighbor. But I'm only 73 next week and not quite ready to come off the road yet.
I really liked this video. I hope you got great views. I believe that if you have a series based on your land upgrades it will bring you old time views. DIY homestead videos are the RV living videos of 2017-2019s.
I love the homestead basecamp vids from the full time RVers even better than the travel ones.
Great video and great horizons ahead! The land looks like you have quite a place. Flag your corners really well and take the drone up to get a nice view of the property. Get with buddies, do some chillin’ and have fun figuring out what you base is going to look like. You deserve a nice break Eric! Best to the kitties!
Looking good! It's so satisfying to own a piece of land - a place to call your own! It will keep you grounded and make you feel more whole. Arizona will be good for you and we'll look forward to seeing more! 🙂
Glad you are feeling better. You seem happy. Look forward to seeing what you do with the property
Howdy there! 😊. Good to see the property and it look nice. Am sure you’ll have it set up and looking very cool soon. Just enjoy the adventure and share as you feel like. Kevin is a good guy and will give you ideas and devise and such as you develop your property. He also has a nice property and look how it has come along.
The best thing you can do with a new septic is to get the biological activity started. The advice I always got was buy one of those large bags of the cheapest dog food you can find and add it to your tank. Also in future if anybody using it is on Chemo or radiation treatments add those biological additives to it because those meds will kill the septic. Good luck
You might want to consider getting a second tank in the future. I would put it by the blue box and put a rain catchment system on it like what Kevin is planning for his tiny house.
You also will want to chip, burn or whatever is allowed in your county with all of that cut cedar/juniper brush. That stuff is a major fire hazard.
You're living my dream Eric. Glad your close to Kevin and Carolyn.
Great to see you smiling and so happy! Good luck with your projects! 😊
Great to see you back at home base. It's fun for us viewers to hear about your plans and see it all coming together. Eric found his smile, in Arizona! Go figure 😎😄😄Great video Eric, thanks for sharing.
I’m happy to see you back at your property. I can’t wait to see what you do to it. Thanks for sharing!
Glad to see your smile and hear a laugh. Can't wait to see where your life takes you next. Maybe your solar farm could go over the drain field.
It sounds good for you to be able to focus on your property and to be able to enjoy it now👍🙂
Cool, Thanks for the update on the homestead, and greetings from Olympia!
Cool Maybe we will be neighbors. I'm looking into the property next to you. Glad to see the septic was approved.
Hi, I met you briefly at 2 different Lolapaloosas. I want to tell you I was saddened to hear your distress last video . I am also really happy you have a new project to sink your teeth into. You seem to thrive when you have a project. All the best to you Eric and thanks for the variety and all the effort you put into your videos.
Good video. Thanks for telling the prices on everything. I am in the process of finishing our tiny house. Looking forward to the videos.
I'm so excited for you Eric! Can't wait to see the development of your homestead. Pet those kitties for me :)
I’m so happy to see you smiling and 😊 happy ! Looking forward to seeing all you do with the property.
Hey Eric, really looking forward to seeing the evolution of your property and what you do with it! Based on your earlier video, looks like you really need some time out from the RV travels! I’m sure this would never be something real practical or financially possible for you, but a rustic cabin log or otherwise with lots of Rustic wood interior, features would really be cool! Plus, you have a great neighbor
Eric just a suggestion-after you stakeout you could throw up a drone and it might help you conceptualize and grid your property better-just a thought! Happy for you and glad you’re feeling better
The possibilities here are endless! Congrats bro, you deserve it!
Depending on how that cleared area for the septic field sits it may be a good place for your solar panels. We did that with our the frame that holds them sits on 8 concrete piers (sonotubes that go down to frost line as we are much further north). In your case you may be able to get away with using precast concrete blocks that sit on the surface. Its a nice wide open area open to sky without anything that will contribute debris to the panels. only downside would be the length or cabling required, but you already have a nice cleared and graded area. You can even use the concrete blocks the sell at HD or Lowes for deck footing and do a pressure treated solar frame, those weigh about 50lb a piece so they wont compact the surface too badly and enough bolted to the solar frame will keep it in place even in high wind. I would also second upsizing to a 1000 gal tank.
I'm glad you're feeling better. It'll be fun to see you setting up on your property.
So excited for you, Eric. I am very happy Kevin is close by. Good neighbors/friends are awesome to have. Congrats again.
I'll be honest I'd rather watch videos of you developing your property than videos of visiting random small towns. This is probably my favorite video in awhile.
It’s nice to see you in this frame of mind 😊Now you can plan your course Good luck!!!
Look forward to watching your property transform. Consider putting a rain water collection on your roof to collect any rain into your water tank!
Glad to see you more positive with a smile on your face. 😊 Looking forward to see your progress on your new home 🙏🙏❤️😺😺✌️☕
You def look so much happier Eric, so glad to see it. Excited to watch all the upgrades to your property🤗
I’m so happy for you Eric. New plans reinvigorate us and make for excitement and purpose! Enjoy your new and quite different adventure!
I am so glad you got a home base, though I know you are a forest/river person (like me). When you pulled up to your property I was happy to see so many bushes. Your new property is so exciting.
You're moving right along now with the new place. Always a relief to be able to get in there and "see" where things will be placed. Really nice you have a friends dumpstation. Yes, fire is a bit of a concern for sure. Hopefully no one hurt. Enjoying watching how you decide to set your place up. 🙂👍
Wow Eric, the property is looking awesome, So glad to see you smiling brother. !!!!
Good to see you happy again, Eric. You have a purpose now, and things to do, which seems to suit you well. You are so fortunate to have good friends nearby.
Hey, in your spare time it would be nice to have some drone video of your property and surrounding area.
Best wishes for your future endeavors!
It's great to see you energized and happy about your new projects!
Eric, it’s good to see you smiling again. Looking forward to seeing your future videos, as you put your property in order. 😊😊😊
I guess I could think of so many wonderful things to say about what you have done so far. I can think of one word to express so many thoughts of your homestead...🤩💯👍 AWESOME. Good luck with everything, it will be amazing. Can't wait to see all you have planned. It will be...as I said before...AWESOME.
We exchange a hand shakes in Tampa this winter at the meet and greet. I'm a Canadian dude that loves Starlink (easy set up and works 95 % of the time if not I move the dish). I bought an acre of land in 2012 and it more than double since. Land and property are a sure thing. Cheers from Quebec Canada, I wish I could become your Arizona neighbor! Thanks for the videos, I always look forward to watching them! Keep up the good work!
Super excited about all the projects you're going to be working on. It is great to have a home base since we never know what will happen. And since you are in an area where you already have friends, you know you can get help with watching your property when you travel.
Must not forget the kitties! 😻
Love to see how you work through setting up everything . We are in the beginnings as well and you’re videos will help us along
Great to be "home" and things are going in a positive direction!-- happy for you
Thank you Eric for the video, The property looks great! I'm sure you will be very happy there.
I liked this style of vid. Would be cool to see a some drone footage of your property with the pink lines drawn out, would be a cool visual. Pretty excited to see what you do with the place.
If possible, talk down the price and buy the adjacent property, nothing worse than neighbors...it's VERY hard to find good ones, even if you put em there yourselves.
I'd consider investing in trees, shade around the house helps tremendously with cooling, even if you are planning on pure solar for power. There's a youtuber named Will Prowse who does nothing but pure solar and All-In-One Solar Inverter reviews, could be a good resource for building a 24/7 unit.
Also invest in things that can handle harsh sun and reduce sun damage, cause your area is gonna get a bunch of it!
Love your update, I wish I could move out there!
Eric I am so glad that you are back at the homestead and doing stuff I'm a homeowner and kind of older person so I loved seeing what you guys do you and Kevin and Felix and I just saw you probably around the house and do stuff and as for the RV's I learn mechanical stuff to being a woman doesn't mean you have to be dumb about mechanical stuff so just do your stuff and we all love you watching you and the kitties to
I'd pick up some rebar, and pound four in around each septic vent. Painted brightly, to make it easier for folks to drive over them. And then find some kind of thorn bushes to plant around them, waiting patiently for them to grow in.
Works better than any fence or post.
So happy for you!
We went through your property development over 20 years ago. The septic was $3,000, 240 foot well was $6,800. Four years ago we had 40 325 watt solar panels ground mounted, off grid. $60 a panel is a bargain. I bet SanTan was involved down in Gilbert. Eric, I'm glad your mental and emotional stuff has settled down. I bet you get a lot of viewers watching you develop out that property, Full time RVing is fun, I did it for seven years, but eventually you need a home base. I'll be watching.
I am excited to see where you take this property. You are going in the right direction 😊
Place looks great!
I can see how relieved you are, now that your home.
Lots to do, it will be great for your soul🙏🏻 Have fun settling in👍
I am so excited for you! Truly will be looking forward to watching your progress in your homestead
Good to see you happy again! The property looks great. Can't wait till you get all set up. It should be fun putting it all together!
Your new home base coming together! Looking good 👍
Eric.....a suggestion....string from the corners...follow the string and every so often drive a 24" rebar stake below ground surface. Then if you ever need to find or re-find or prove the line and in case the corners get pulled then a metal detector will find you property line...not absolutely necessary, but can be helpful in the future...and pretty cheap to do...
We also have a couple acres there, and while we haven’t done anything with it yet, it’s sure a pretty area and I’m really happy for you! You’re making great improvements on it and hopefully you’ll enjoy that area. We have family in St Johns and Springerville, people are really nice there. Watch out for those darn cactus, they hide easy and are very painful!!
What’s the name of this area for those of us interested in buying land there if you don’t mind sharing.
Eric, your video made my day. I'm so happy for you. I can't wait to see what you do with your land. I'm so thrilled that you are now a big part of the neighbor hood. Welcome aboard . I want to see your next video already. Best of Luck and God bless you and the kitties. Hugs Louise
You’re really a likable guy Eric. Glad to see you feeling better. Looking forward to seeing what you do with your property.
Good video. Looking forward to seeing what you do with your property. Yes, I would also put up some steel posts and run some thin rope or plastic chain between them so you can really see the property lines.
I’ve been a long time subscriber and I’ve watched a vast majority of all your videos. I think you’re making wise decisions. I just hope you don’t quit UA-cam. I actually don’t like many UA-cam van lifers or road travelers. I always enjoy your videos for your quirky sense of humor and unique travels. I’m positive you can make roots in Arizona and morph your Chanel into something more exciting.
Nice vid. Interesting to watch you begin to develop the homestead.