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  • Опубліковано 25 тра 2024
  • Can you live in a camper in Tennessee? Is a camper a good option for living as you build out your homestead? This week we talk about camper living as we continue to develop our raw land into our Off-Grid homestead.
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  • @RunawayMattCass
    @RunawayMattCass  Місяць тому +11

    The Reality of Living in our OFF-GRID Camper on our Tennessee Homestead...
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    • @Thom1973
      @Thom1973 Місяць тому +3

      Good day @RunawayMattCass i love your content ....... i was thinking you could enclose the deck you built giving you another room to live in

    • @levidavies385
      @levidavies385 22 дні тому

      Is your RunawayMC code no longer valid for Bluetti? I thought it was good until 6/30?

    • @RunawayMattCass
      @RunawayMattCass  22 дні тому

      @@levidavies385 hey! I'm so sorry about this. It's supposed to be valid until 6/30 as you said. We had tested it on our go-live and it worked but haven't tried it since. I just reached out to our rep to get this fixed ASAP.

    • @levidavies385
      @levidavies385 21 день тому

      It works again! Thank you and keep up the great content. I know it probably seems overwhelming at times but it is worth it.

    • @RunawayMattCass
      @RunawayMattCass  21 день тому

      @@levidavies385 So happy to hear! I'm just happy I happened to see this comment come through as we don't get to see all of them. Thank you so much for the support! It means the world to us and keeps us going! Cheers!

  • @christinageddis156
    @christinageddis156 20 днів тому +57

    I bet your dog would appreciate a little bed or a blanket in his cage

    • @missycitty9478
      @missycitty9478 9 днів тому +13

      I was just going to comment this. Why no bed for their big, beautiful dog? Plus cage looks too small for him. 😢😢

    • @paradiseacres9724
      @paradiseacres9724 8 днів тому

      I know sometimes a dog is a chewer and will destroy any bed or blanket and may choke on a piece overnight or end up with an intestinal blockage. Our Doberman and black lab were both like that and it pained me to not even give them a blanket, but the threat of choking is real. Our lab outgrew it, the Doberman was a destroyer of all things soft and cozy until the end. lol For crate training overnight, a dog only needs enough room to stand up and turn around. Otherwise, they may not "hold it" until walking in the morning and will use a corner of the kennel as a bathroom. Hopefully soon they won't need to use a crate, and he will be free like their other darling pup! 🥰

    • @Gemma6thSense
      @Gemma6thSense 6 днів тому +2

      @@missycitty9478cage is enough room. Perfect size they should only have enough room to go in, turn around. And turn around. I trained K9 dogs for over 30 years and service dogs as well. And them crating their dog- is the safest thing for it.

    • @jaithevegan
      @jaithevegan 6 днів тому +2

      @@missycitty9478sure does 😢😢😢😢

    • @xwhome2861
      @xwhome2861 6 днів тому +1

      It’s not a bad thing. Realistically dogs are just happy with people. Cause be a stray dog and not have people at all. So in the long run the dog is still doing well. They don’t starve it. Leave these people alone. They’re showing you their life. No need to judge them. Everyone is different

  • @daretodream...898
    @daretodream...898 Місяць тому +25

    My dog has a pillow and blankets in his crate.
    💗

    • @faithrada
      @faithrada 17 днів тому +1

      Yup.. our greyhounds really needed some extra padding. Big dogs are susceptable to arthritis. Extra bedding can really help postone all sorts of discomfort. ❤ 🐕🐶

    • @faithrada
      @faithrada 17 днів тому

      Btw.. check out Hollar Homestead in North Carolina... Ben Hollar really knows his composting. 😮😊

    • @briannaliley5479
      @briannaliley5479 2 дні тому

      My dog has no crate. I don't believe in animals being in cages. It's called training your dog.

  • @catzcradle
    @catzcradle 28 днів тому +15

    My daughter invited me to move on to their 10 acres and I am so happy to be moving to Tennessee! I came out for a month and a half and really love it! Can't wait to get to know all the adventures in the area. She lives in the east side of Tennessee with less tornadoes 🤞

  • @justapinchofcrazy4217
    @justapinchofcrazy4217 11 днів тому +7

    Please put a doggie bed in the crate that must be so hard for the pups joints and trying to get comfortable to sleep😭😭😭 I know dog beds can be expensive but you could fold a big blanket and put it in there or even multiple blankets.. maybe the pups could share the couch while you sleep they promise to be good mom and dad 😭💔

  • @terri7707
    @terri7707 5 днів тому +4

    I really hope you read this ! My husband and I really enjoy you guys. Please get new coffee cups, Your mugs are low fired. Not safe to drink out of, Looks like a lead glaze. The cracks inside your mugs that are dark, Is actually collected bacteria. When you put hot liquid in your cup, it draws the bacteria out and the lead. An you are drinking it. Never drink out of cracked cups. Use your mugs for something else. Buy new ones. Stay healthy, live long ❤ All the best.

  • @kenskip1
    @kenskip1 Місяць тому +15

    Avon Skin so soft is great mosquito repellant. Ken

  • @mickichikwinya5519
    @mickichikwinya5519 Місяць тому +29

    I think you might be wrong about chicken manure being garden ready. I’ve heard rabbit manure is garden ready. Double check you do not create a problem. I’m actually holding my store bought for one year before I use it as I’ve seen a couple homesteads have problems this year.If it smells like ammonia, it is not composted enough.

    • @MelissaMalzahn
      @MelissaMalzahn Місяць тому

      Chicken manure is hot will burn your plants. Rabbit manure can be used right away.

    • @moonpiepatriot5381
      @moonpiepatriot5381 Місяць тому

      Right. Only goats and rabbits droppings are garden-ready. Chicken poop will burn the plants and kill them.

    • @ewidmer1
      @ewidmer1 Місяць тому +4

      You are correct

    • @Chiggerhollow
      @Chiggerhollow Місяць тому +2

      You can mix a small mounts of chicken manure in water and then water you plants

    • @shanester8712
      @shanester8712 Місяць тому +1

      I do know that chicken manure on a fresh sawm yard will make you mow it 3 times a week it grows faster than you can mow it down

  • @cheryldaniels8801
    @cheryldaniels8801 12 днів тому +5

    Nice camper set-up! Beautiful full deck nice for cooking out and box gardens. A large outdoor wooden dog house would probably be better for your dog. Online you can order your dog a nice cushion pad to sleep on in his crate- it is good for the dogs joints. Animals love to be cushion in bed like we do.😊 Your dog does not look comfortable in his crate- he needs more room to move around and use the bathroom if he has to. Your building nice things around your homestead so a dog house would be quick and easy to do👍

  • @KanDee_Olson
    @KanDee_Olson Місяць тому +15

    Chicken poop is not ready right away. But rabbit poop is. Chicken poop can burn your plants.

    • @norxgirl1
      @norxgirl1 Місяць тому

      Thinking the same thing, unless most of it comes from deep winter coop bedding that has been composting in place for a while.....
      Looks like they are going to compost for a few months....

    • @WreckerGirl-ec2sc
      @WreckerGirl-ec2sc 29 днів тому

      Has to be watered down like 25-1 or it burns everything up!

  • @timothysmith3697
    @timothysmith3697 Місяць тому +9

    Re: getting goats, you mentioned the only milk you use is with coffee. Goats are cute and fun but the feed and vet care i would think would be way more costly. Support your neighbor and purchase from them the small amounts of milk/cheese/butter you need. Repeat customers sometimes get preferential treatment for other things. My 2 cents...
    Me mid 60's, wife 70 and we love your channel and free spiri!
    Keep the faith and the vision and your dreams will come true.
    God bless you both.

    • @khughes962
      @khughes962 Місяць тому

      Was thinking the same thing. Goats give a lot more milk than most realize. They are smart and fun, but anything you have to milk can really tie you down.

  • @KH2837
    @KH2837 Місяць тому +15

    Hi yall! I have 70 acres in SW middle TN. My 1st camper sprung leaks in the roof and was only 22ft. I upgraded to a 32 ft 5th wheel with 1 huge slide out and purchased a metal RV carport...best thing I ever did!! There's nothing like having your own land. I don't actually live there yet because it's 2 hours from Nashville where I work but I retire in 5 yrs and I'll be moving there!!! I'm glad things have worked out good for yall! I know it was a bit rocky when yall 1st got there! Yall be safe with these storms moving through today!!!

    • @Wonderman62
      @Wonderman62 Місяць тому +1

      living off the land is a lot of work...not something you start when you retire..start young...I did...now my place is too much to take care of...in my 70s. I'm going to sell and move to town...

    • @KH2837
      @KH2837 Місяць тому +4

      @Wonderman62 I'm retiring at 59....and it's not a choice, I've got 32 yrs in my job and my farm is 2 hours away. I'm not saying you are wrong, but sometimes you have to work with the cards you are dealt...I've got a really good retirement coming so I have to wait. Is what it is.

  • @horizontraveler3180
    @horizontraveler3180 Місяць тому +7

    I would 2nd previous comments about erecting a large carport over your RV. At the very least, it would help with future RV roof leaks as well as reduce heating from sun exposure during the summer and potentially provide more solar panel mounting.
    In the winter, you could look into plastic tenting the RV under the carport to "greenhouse" the RV for warmth. Seen someone "greenhouse" their RV for the last 2 winters on UA-cam.
    Mosquitoes:
    Concur with others that Avon's Skin-so-Soft lotion works really well with those no-see-ums "flying teeth".
    Look into "bat boxes" to put up around the property to encourage them to live around you to reduce Mosquitoes.
    You could also look into bird boxes for Purple Martins. They should help with the other flying bugs plus they are fun to watch in the evenings.

  • @the1stnostagefright
    @the1stnostagefright 8 днів тому +1

    Keep your roof from developing leaks by using mobile home roof rubber in reflective white that lowers internal temps by around 30°F. Cheaper than buying a carport, but a carport would insure against roof damage more.

  • @traci635
    @traci635 Місяць тому +7

    Stetson looks so happy❤ thank you for providing him a loving home. Thank you for sharing your homestead every step of the way❤

    • @RunawayMattCass
      @RunawayMattCass  Місяць тому +1

      He is truly settling into his little life here on the ranch and it makes us so happy! Thanks for being apart of the fun!

  • @debra6513
    @debra6513 24 дні тому +6

    Get a bigger kennel for your dog!! How would you like being crammed in that??

  • @RekdReation
    @RekdReation Місяць тому +5

    Regarding citronella, we bought a small one and propagated it to three, 3 foot tall plants that we set next to the back door. The bugs are attracted to it like ants to sugar. A complete let down.

  • @susana5345
    @susana5345 Місяць тому +5

    Love the deck and the gate to the garden. Great work, you two!

  • @lyndad1255
    @lyndad1255 3 дні тому

    Get yourself a couple of containers.
    One for work related items, building materials and feed etc. amd one for overflow household items - maybe plumb a one section for shower, bathroom and laundry area.

  • @steph291
    @steph291 Місяць тому +6

    be advise :) if you get goats, no flowers will survive on your property ...

  • @kyhilltophome3153
    @kyhilltophome3153 Місяць тому +3

    You might want to take a look at a couple of Cosmopolitan Cornbread's recent posts about her experience using her own donkey's compost. Apparently the hay she was giving her donkeys was infected with an herbicide that killed most of her plants. These videos were about 2 weeks ago. Something to be aware of. The herbicide did not hurt the animals, but a lot of garden work was destroyed.

  • @DanaKing-uf6oy
    @DanaKing-uf6oy 26 днів тому +3

    If y’all ever decide to have rabbits, I would suggest that you plant whitetail institute fusion,which is a perennial mix which comes back 3-5 years.We planted it and use very little rabbit feed.Also goats love it as well,this is a fall planted crop,but you can harvest it year round.We mow it with a lawnmower with the bagger.We are in Tennessee as well.Looking forward to the next video.❤

  • @Jhunter1
    @Jhunter1 28 днів тому +2

    You have so many hard wood trees that can you can cut down and sell . And or get a portable saw mill and mill ur own wood so you can make ur homestead

  • @roadtriplover.
    @roadtriplover. Місяць тому +2

    You know what, don’t feel bd if your garden has faired less than stellarly. Every climate is different, the pests are different and the soil is different. It generally takes a few years to really learn your environment and what plants do well in your spot. Even if you’ve gardened a lot before, you’ll need to learn everything all over again after you move, even if it’s just to the next town over.

  • @bobclark9117
    @bobclark9117 Місяць тому +3

    Another great video, I like seeing people doing more with less. Take care.🇺🇸

  • @StevenEverett7
    @StevenEverett7 Місяць тому +4

    Great video Matt and Cass!
    I found it amusing that you mentioned goat milk in this program as I was just watching "North to Alaska" channel this morning as those nice people were trying the milk from their recently acquired goats. N to A is another great homesteading channel that I've just started watching.

  • @TheREALOC1972
    @TheREALOC1972 14 днів тому +3

    I've lived off grid for most of the last decade, first I was a traveling tech for Indian Motorcycles for 5 years and lived in a 16 foot camper, the best thing was I was never in the same place for more than 3 months and I travelled almost from coast to coast and during my last station I bought my piece of property and house because I had been here once before and loved the area. I have a 650 sq foot A-frame and 8 acres on Lake Conroe in Conroe Texas. It took alot of adjustment moving up from 128 sq feet to 650 sq feet and I caught myself accumilating stuff I didn't need because of it. I live off-grid but not completely off-grid, Living right on the lake I have to be tied to the sewer line because if the enviromental impact of ilresponsibile people but everything else I'm off grid. Whenever I talk to people about living off grid I tell them 3 things. 1. Buy the right size property, You don't want your property too small that you can't live effeciently and you don't want too much property that you can't maintain it properly, 8 acres is by most standards too big for 1 person but most, about 6 and half acres of my property is woods, so when I need a little more space I just clear a little bit, this also gives me firework for the month or so every year I need firewood. 2. For your own mental health, You still need to socialize with other people, I don't mean with a small group of friends, although that helps alot and is important, but you need to socialize outside that group. I have chickens and a few goats and I grow all my fruits and veggies and living right here on the lake I fish and hunt but I still go into town and buy maybe 1/3 of my meat, that gives me a way to socialize with others, Living here an hour ish North of Houston we have alot of concerts, festivals and community events that are more often not free, I go to 1 or 2 of them a month, once again just to socialize, I also belong to a Car Club and go to cars and coffee's and car shows during the season. 3. You still need entertainment I have a 42" Roku T.v., no cable but I have internet and I Roku has their own free streaming service so I still get to watch t.v., movies and some live local channels but I generally watch is the news and weather. Just because your a homesteader and an off-grider doesn't mean you have to be a hermit or a recluse or that you don't need entertainment. 4. Learn as much as possible about the homestead you want to build, you can never learn too much.

  • @carlv1430
    @carlv1430 Місяць тому +2

    maybe JUST GET THE LUMBER CERTIFIED on the cabin. Stamped lumber just certifies the lumber is dry ( cured ) and has been graded. I don't see why it couldn't be certified after the fact. They check moisture with a simple meter. Maybe a local sawmill could help.

  • @Thomaslmurry
    @Thomaslmurry Місяць тому +3

    Ask and believe, you will receive! Praying that you receive what you need to get the equipment that you need. We worked on our property completely by hand for many years. We are praying for a side-by-side! We enjoy your channel so much.

  • @shawndonohoe2789
    @shawndonohoe2789 Місяць тому +2

    Don't be afraid of a very old{as in 50-70 years old} Ford or Massey Ferguson tractor, they never quit, NEVER and are cheap to maintain/repair.

  • @tubularguynine
    @tubularguynine Місяць тому +5

    Y'all are a lot nicer than me, because I would tell the Commissar Karens at the county permit dept. to sit and spin about not letting y'all live in that shed-to-house!

  • @MoonFireForest
    @MoonFireForest Місяць тому +2

    If you can find a beauty berry bush the leaves make an excellent mosquito repellant and the berries make a yummy jelly.

  • @NYCamper62
    @NYCamper62 Місяць тому +3

    Extra living space - yes. Had the Amish build an awning, was a good choice. Also moved the fire pit closer. I love it & the bugs don't.

    • @jeffdunnell6693
      @jeffdunnell6693 Місяць тому +1

      Plant rosemary,bugs don’t like it,especially skeeters.

    • @RunawayMattCass
      @RunawayMattCass  Місяць тому +1

      I want to get some type of little fire pit for the deck to help at least with our immediate area on the farm.

    • @RunawayMattCass
      @RunawayMattCass  Місяць тому +1

      Great too know!

  • @RekdReation
    @RekdReation Місяць тому +3

    I was in Tennessee last month and the game we played the most is called "What the heck is that!!??". The bugs. OMG. 🤕

    • @RunawayMattCass
      @RunawayMattCass  Місяць тому +1

      We even get little scorpions here... its wild hahah

    • @khughes962
      @khughes962 Місяць тому

      @@RunawayMattCass people are always so surprised to find we have them in Tennessee.

  • @donettavandyke1224
    @donettavandyke1224 3 дні тому

    I really like watching you guys. I'm just anxious to see your home. I pray you guys really get your homestead going great

  • @giraffaVT
    @giraffaVT Місяць тому +2

    Marigolds repel mosquitos too. And they are pretty useful in other ways.

  • @user-rv5gl5rs6z
    @user-rv5gl5rs6z Місяць тому +2

    On your little cabin most likely if you put some wheels on it. And then put it on blocks would probably be your cheapest fix. Then it's considered mobile . Check around you might be able to take some old axles on an old mobile home. Our go to a welding shop. Most counties treat mobile buildings differently then permanent buildings. But you still end up with blocks under it to stabilize it. I hope something works out for you. I'm sure it will if there's a well there's a way.

    • @angleeyes1855
      @angleeyes1855 17 днів тому

      Welcome to Tennessee..I moved here from. Pennsylvania 45 yrs ago and love it here in Middle Tennessee.

  • @ru2b4real
    @ru2b4real 15 днів тому +1

    There are some plants that can help deter mosquitos. You can plant some in the areas where you typicaly hover/stand/sit around in most often.

  • @ayronsmama05
    @ayronsmama05 11 днів тому

    Having been there and done that. Loved every second! And the only thing Insurance! Not allowed to live in a camper, travel trailer, stationary and finance. Born and bred Tennessean!

  • @rickreese5794
    @rickreese5794 19 днів тому +2

    Go Matt and Cass, GO 💯👍😎

  • @wildandliving1925
    @wildandliving1925 Місяць тому +1

    You could get a roll off tarp for the back of the truck it attachs to the tail gate and has a crank it just rolls the goat poop right out the back costs 90 bucks at harbor freight. Less shoveling

  • @tammysprinkle8515
    @tammysprinkle8515 Місяць тому +1

    hey ya'll me and my husband watch your videos and we really enjoy them we live on the Gulf Coast near Mobile Alabama

  • @SugarcreekHomestead
    @SugarcreekHomestead Місяць тому +1

    I think you are doing great!! The garden gate turned out great and garden problems happen to me every year even with soil improvements. We moved our garden this year bc of our hay barn and started all new raised beds and billed rows. Everything looks like it has struggled to grow. This week it’s finally starting to grow. Keep up the good work, yours will too.

  • @Homesteadlife777
    @Homesteadlife777 Місяць тому +1

    WOW! Love the garden and the gate. Nigerian dwarf goats are like puppies. They will follow you guys everywhere. Suggest getting babies a year before you want to start milking. Then you can love on them and teach them when they are little about going into goat stantion and they will be ready to milk when you are. They are soooo much fun. I cant wait till you get some. You can make cheese and butter. Yum! Love your homestead. Blessings from a Canadian homestead. You might like Living Traditions Homestead for ideas on milking goats and K&S Get Out who have Nigerian dwarf goats for fun. O and, if you put vegetable oil in your standing water the mosquitos cant lay eggs. Works great in my dog swimming pool.

  • @TCDIXON
    @TCDIXON Місяць тому +2

    been using the blue yeti AC70 to power my home office LOVE IT

  • @ivanbaric4017
    @ivanbaric4017 11 днів тому

    Value what you have. Value life, value each other, remember life is not about having life is about living. Live well.
    Sydney AUST.

  • @user-kf9fv1qj9u
    @user-kf9fv1qj9u Місяць тому +1

    Great video Matt and Cass

  • @lindamarie6574
    @lindamarie6574 14 днів тому +2

    Your pets are adorable!!

  • @mickichikwinya5519
    @mickichikwinya5519 Місяць тому +4

    Tractor sponsorships!!! Work it.

  • @ozarklanding
    @ozarklanding 28 днів тому

    Seeing your camper from the inside puts a smile on my face. My wife and I lived in ours for 15 months while we built out Shouse…

  • @paulawilliams7030
    @paulawilliams7030 Місяць тому +1

    the place is looking better all the time!

  • @MCB9537
    @MCB9537 13 днів тому

    Love what you all are doing. It looks like a lot of work, but it looks like all your work has been super productive. As far as your soil issue is concerned you mentioned earlier in the video that chicken poop is a manure that doesn't need to be aged. I had learned from raising chickens that the exact opposite is true. Thanks for the video. Happy Off-Gridding.

  • @davidasimkosr4641
    @davidasimkosr4641 17 днів тому

    Great video you all !!!

  • @EdZirul
    @EdZirul 9 днів тому

    Use kao wool for insulation… it won’t burn and heat doesn’t pass through it… so cold doesn’t either…. It’s used in furnaces for melting metals… expensive but … lower heating and cooling costs …

  • @vonheise
    @vonheise Місяць тому

    Great deck! When I first retired, I built a similar deck with the intention of adding a tin and clear plastic roof to it. so built it with the posts on the corners and center for the roof peak. Now I wish I had built it to be screened in, but still it is well lit and has two ceiling fans for a breeze and to move mosquitoes, and to move the smoke from the smoker, gas, and charcoal grills.

  • @user-rm9zt7pg7h
    @user-rm9zt7pg7h Місяць тому +1

    the garden area is looking fantastic cant wait to see all the healthy vegetables.great job guys.

    • @RunawayMattCass
      @RunawayMattCass  Місяць тому

      Fingers crossed for a good season for the veggies!

  • @momskelton5794
    @momskelton5794 Місяць тому +1

    You could enclose your porch for an added living/entertainment space !!

  • @enzodunn2577
    @enzodunn2577 Місяць тому

    That deck could be turned into an add on to the trailer. A nice big living room with a stone fireplace on one side and on the other side where the other door is, a small but large enough bathroom for a clawfoot tub and an on demand hot water heater for nice long hot showers. LOL I'm just letting my imagination run wild here. Don't mind me. Great videos guys!

  • @navysararmygrunt4037
    @navysararmygrunt4037 28 днів тому

    Look at making earth berms and using hugelkulture raised beds for your garden. You can clear your land and use the brush, etc., tree limbs, and other stuff to build up your earth berms and then plant on it. The wood and other stuff in the berms breaks down and supplies nutrients to your crops. The berms are also easier to work.

  • @nikkimarino5059
    @nikkimarino5059 9 днів тому

    Hey there, I think you guys are great! You are doing an amazing job navigating and creating your space on your beautiful property. I am super sensitive to animals and my only comment is to maybe rethink your dog crate and create a more comfortable sleeping space for your dogs. I don't mean to write that in a negative way, just a mindful comment. Having said that, I know your dogs must love your land and are blessed to be there with you!

  • @45valk
    @45valk Місяць тому

    I traveled with the pipeline for near 40 years and lived out of an rv. I found it quite comfortable, then stopped traveling abroad and ended up buying the farmstead that I grew up in. Both my parents are gone now but I like being home. I still have my rv which is a 38’ with slide outs. When I vacation I will take it. Great show guys, I just found your channel and will be following y’all.

  • @WindwalkerHomestead
    @WindwalkerHomestead 14 днів тому

    I understand everything you're going through. We currently live in a travel trailer. 2 people, one dog and 3 cats. We recently upgraded the water heater to a tankless propane one. It is amazing, but we still have to watch our usage since I still haul water. We started with a little metal shed, but last summer, we got a uhaul truck box for more storage. Sooo much stuff😂

  • @PromiseLandBarns
    @PromiseLandBarns 29 днів тому

    Love you guys!!!

  • @scottmathes423
    @scottmathes423 15 днів тому

    I live in a camper too with my wife, 8yr old daughter, and our dog. Been in it about 3yrs. The biggest issues are septic, temps, storage, and power draw. I ran septic pipe to a septic tank and that's a life saver! Running a power pole is ideal. We don't use expensive gas anymore and have electric heaters and hot plates. No longer fill tanks unless we want to in case power goes out in winter. INSULATION is key especially in winter. I use foam board over all windows and upper vents and roll out foil insulation taped on the walls with foil tape in the bed area. Gets too hot in winter now lol. Also got a 10x12 storage shed that we use as another room. Holds tools, toys, kerosene heater and even has recliner and a TV in it. We are in it all year around as a nice chill/work zone. It can be done but I wish I could just mesh about 6 of these storage units together and make it into a house. We're outside more than inside anyway.

  • @wadeprior5203
    @wadeprior5203 Місяць тому

    Good Afternoon. Hey, guys doing today. Looks like everything is starting to come together. Look like you're happy now. Alright, guys, have a great day and God bless both of you. Keep up the good work. I wish you guys would be able to move in your house. You know, but I guess life goes on. Love you guys be good. God bless you.

  • @NovaBill6264
    @NovaBill6264 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome video God Bless you and your family Amen

  • @lorihamlin3604
    @lorihamlin3604 Місяць тому +1

    I just inherited 125 acres of wooded property with no well or power and as it’s in a conservation program that would not allow electric or well (I think), at any rate can’t afford it and my house is close by. I’ve been thinking about getting a largest camper to move on land. I’m in the process of figuring out electrical availability using solar battery. Water wouldn’t be a big problem. I’m not above an outhouse. Got to have AC if used in summer..gets 100+ for 3 months. You answered some questions I have.

  • @chrislabate4549
    @chrislabate4549 8 днів тому

    Septic systems are expensive and unless your in the middle of the desert,or stealth living remote middle of nowhere,municipalities will most assuredly force you to install a$10-$50K septic/leech field,and they won't let you install it yourself with a rented backhoe,a few allow composting toilets but it's rare,it's gotta be cert-ified, licensed contractor doing the septic system.1-2 acres is more then adequate for the average person,any more acres then that and it takes an army of labor/machinery/capital to address issues/plans.

  • @AliLeBohemian
    @AliLeBohemian Місяць тому +3

    Hey guys!!! Where did you get your cushions for your rv buffet? They're really cool and I would like to get some for mine 🥰🥰🥰

  • @yrankin1
    @yrankin1 Місяць тому

    Beautiful property

  • @jeffer2350
    @jeffer2350 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for the show. I love Goat milk and it is more healthy than cow milk. But it is very expensive if you get it at the grocery store - Solution: Get yourself some goats.
    EDIT* Put up some bat houses. They love mosquitoes.

  • @phyllismiller4060
    @phyllismiller4060 Місяць тому +1

    Maybe do a half I closed porch to extend living and keep bugs out ? And get those metal cover building for over camper to keep rain off camper , don't remember what it's called?

  • @lindageiling5922
    @lindageiling5922 9 днів тому +3

    Why don't u put a blanket in your dog's crate

  • @63willys231
    @63willys231 10 днів тому

    One thing I automatically felt living in a 32 ft travel trailer is, within 6 months you will know if you are a horder.

  • @johnwalter9696
    @johnwalter9696 Місяць тому +1

    looking good folks! have you considered tetrising in another camper or 2 to expand your living space? connecting them with walkways. just thinking out loud lol. I might suggest a small wheel on the open side of the gate to prevent sagging. keep on keeping on. peace!

  • @midtennprepper6200
    @midtennprepper6200 Місяць тому

    I live in a very strict county , but they do allow tiny homes up to 1 thousand square ft. You just have to have ten inch floor joists and studs on sixteen inch center.

  • @johnsturtevant9351
    @johnsturtevant9351 Місяць тому +1

    Where was the Chicken Supervisor?? You have to pass the "Chick Inspection" to have a gate or anything else. It does not matter what I do mine always want to be a part of it, and they can not free range, so usually one will be with me - but they love to oversee the projects.

  • @bjbeagles1257
    @bjbeagles1257 Місяць тому

    If you know anyone with llamas - that is the perfect poop for your gardens - they don’t eat grain & you won’t have seed in your poop that will grow weeds - plant lavender - natural mosquito repellent

  • @deborahmcsweeney3349
    @deborahmcsweeney3349 Місяць тому

    Looks good!! I've had dairy goats for about 16 years now and I had to dry up my doe so I could travel at Christmas. Thank goodness when I got back I still had another doe in milk. I thought I would go crazy! Lol I have a rare breed called British Guernsey. They are a bit smaller but not considered small. Higher in butter fat than Nubeans and don't need grain to produce milk. Very good grazers, quiet and don't escape! Lol But I get a cream line on my milk! It just makes travel hard unless you can get someone to milk for you! Nice gate too! I think it is so crazy that y'all can live in your trailer and not your shed. Ugh! ❤ Be safe in all the crazy weather!!

  • @johngrinkevich
    @johngrinkevich 23 дні тому

    You'll need a cross member from bottom of hinge side to top of latch side to prevent sagging.

  • @XaelynnDeVera-is5nc
    @XaelynnDeVera-is5nc 14 днів тому

    hiya folks, gotta say this is really inspirational for me and my mate. We currently reside in TN and have been also thinking of doing off grid living. Though tbh, I'd love to try near Paint Creek. Really does piss pour rain here doesn't it? Welp hope you and yours are well and thanks for the video. Cheers!!!

  • @jamesedwardson605
    @jamesedwardson605 Місяць тому +1

    Keep up the good work.. 50k soon

    • @RunawayMattCass
      @RunawayMattCass  Місяць тому

      Thanks friends! It means alot we work hard on this channel! Have a great weekend

  • @richardmckinney2646
    @richardmckinney2646 Місяць тому +1

    I'm pretty with who I am. Where I am.How I am. But I gotta say you guys have got it going on!
    rooster.

  • @BRHood
    @BRHood Місяць тому +2

    Welcome to TN. it will snow in a minute😋

  • @GAMINGITUPWITHJOHN
    @GAMINGITUPWITHJOHN Місяць тому +1

    i live in a 5th wheel on my sister and her husband property and he hooked up a 15 gallon to it and wat a difference you guys should look into getting one its so much better to have a longer shower.

  • @SpookyRedz
    @SpookyRedz Місяць тому +1

    Very Nice Guys

    • @RunawayMattCass
      @RunawayMattCass  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much! Everyday a little more goes up on this land!

  • @melanieeaton3344
    @melanieeaton3344 Місяць тому +2

    Cheers to you two! Blessings from Oregon.

  • @aryan1956
    @aryan1956 5 днів тому

    Trade ya. We have 4 adults, a dog & 3 cats in a 2007 Jayco Eagle 5th wheel where in northen WV.

  • @ricktallent8748
    @ricktallent8748 Місяць тому

    I found out while camping that "hurricane" kerosene lanterns are great for citronella. Gives you about a 15' radius per lantern.

  • @zedsdead5870
    @zedsdead5870 Місяць тому +1

    We constantly rearrange our space in an attempt to make more workable - all for naught 😅

    • @RunawayMattCass
      @RunawayMattCass  Місяць тому

      We do the same... you truly have to figure out what works best for everything lol

  • @ECTOERICSARCADE
    @ECTOERICSARCADE 19 днів тому

    Happiness 😊

  • @edwardsnelling9536
    @edwardsnelling9536 Місяць тому

    Live in 5 wheel rv for over 6 years on my land in Texas. Have all I need. do like your off grid would be hard for me to do. Maybe I can do part off grid great video

  • @missvirgo.2731
    @missvirgo.2731 4 дні тому

    Im new subs. Watching from Philippines.

  • @richiecantrell9928
    @richiecantrell9928 8 днів тому

    Your CHECK ENGINE light is on. ….Like your video

  • @kellymaxxrepinski4480
    @kellymaxxrepinski4480 2 дні тому

    Nice...

  • @tndogma2866
    @tndogma2866 28 днів тому

    Please research what is involved in getting goats and having them produce milk for you. They are a lot of work and care.

  • @kanenjames8503
    @kanenjames8503 Місяць тому +1

    We moved to TN and r building a homestead also. We wanted a simpler life but we also r accumulated too much stuff

  • @gazelle3692
    @gazelle3692 13 днів тому

    Have you thought of creating a connected tent type of breezeway to your Sheshed/Heshed?

  • @yokihomesteadlyfestyle8524
    @yokihomesteadlyfestyle8524 Місяць тому

    Your property is beautiful embrace it.
    Society has sold us on size materialism as a direct part of our mindset.
    Bigger is better instead of a waste of space.
    Trust me, I understand.

  • @mybackwoods493
    @mybackwoods493 Місяць тому +2

    Build a lean to cabin to live in