Minimalist Couple Living in a Tiny Camper Trailer That Cost Only $1,800

Minimalist Couple Living in a Tiny Camper Trailer That Cost Only $1,800 - RV Life

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Kathleen and Greg from Tiny House, Tiny Footprint (www.tinyhousetinyfootprint.com) decided to downsize their lives from a downtown apartment in Denver, Colorado to a 140 square foot camper trailer / mobile home. For the first year of their tiny house experiment, the 1969 camper trailer was parked in a friend’s backyard until they bought a piece of land where they could park the trailer and grow their own food.
The couple’s inspiration to adopt a minimalist lifestyle and move into a small space was multifaceted: they wanted to have a smaller environmental footprint, spend less money, have more time for outdoor adventures, and be location independent. While their trailer is parked in one spot most of the time, they do have the ability to move it if they want to. Their cost of living is also low enough that they can afford to freelance, giving them even more flexibility.
In addition to their trailer, Kathleen and Greg are also converting a 1987 Toyota van into a camper van for budget-friendly road tripping which will allow them to experience working on the road as digital nomads.
They are passionate about their own simple living lifestyle, and about sharing the alternative lifestyle experiments of fellow tiny home dwellers on their blog and (gorgeous) Instagram account.
You can (and should!) follow Kathleen and Greg on their blog, Facebook, and Instagram:
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Also, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to Ben Saheb for filming this footage and interview. You’re the best, Ben!!
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Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
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@fernandochavez4312 5 жыл бұрын

I work in construction, 40 plus years now. Seen houses, not homes, growing bigger and grosser as the years have passed. You and other young people like you are a true breath of fresh air. Thank you and the very best of luck. Not that you need it. 👍

@JE-ee7cd 6 жыл бұрын

It's a bit strange that living small is considered "alternative". Throughout time humans have always lived a simple life. It's actually big houses and stressful jobs that is the experimental form of living.

@shanti3152 5 жыл бұрын

JE- excellent point...👍

@RadioHouston 5 жыл бұрын

well put

@Dis_is_fine 5 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I was thinking! Throughout history humans have lived pretty rough, this trailer living would be considered a luxury. We have really switched our lifestyle to busy lives so we can buy useless stuff

@1982MCI 5 жыл бұрын

Christina Reynolds but you can also look at from the point that modernization has developed an enormous amount of things that we never had before that probably take more lives than save them. I agree with your point that things have been created to save many, many lives but would all of it have been necessary if we didn’t create even more things that took many more lives?

@mramerica6229 5 жыл бұрын

WRONG. YOU DONT KNOW ANYTHING JE

@cleavisbutkus9373 4 жыл бұрын

I live in an RV for 22 years . I hardly ever pay any kind of rent. The best things in life are free.

@pilgrim6685 4 жыл бұрын

How much did you save doing it

@michaelgm80 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not free

@michaelgm80 3 жыл бұрын

So you are saying your a free loader living from the profits of other hard working people. Abusing the the kindness of the church who receives it money from hard working people. And your friend who pays real money for his/ her land in which they must have to work hard for. Don’t say you step out in faith. That’s would be a disgrace to yourself and the book. You were lucky they let you stay 5 yrs. instead of helping yourself you probably overstayed your welcome and they made you leave. There is a difference between free loading and charity.

@Steve-gj1ev 3 жыл бұрын

@@pilgrim6685 thousands

@Steve-gj1ev 3 жыл бұрын

@m e Someplace nice always happens. I step out in faith, and God has done the rest . Arizona is great for freebies. There's blm, state land. I lived in a nice church lot for 3 years. Then I was asked to live for free, and be security on an RV sales lot.5 years there . Great gig. Now I'm on a friends nice yard. PTL.. I know great places to hang in the Forrest in Flagstaff too. Very beautiful

@Anonymous-nj2ow 5 жыл бұрын

imagine being fully employed, living this way for 10-20+ years, you'd have an absolute fortune saved up.

@Alphacentauri819 4 жыл бұрын

Anony mous but isn’t that against what a lot of these people are about? A lot of them don’t care about the fortune, but about the living and adventure, simplicity and freedom...those don’t exist with many oh the regular full employment. They’re often trying to get out of that rat race, or avoid it all together...a fortune is a different meaning to them. A fortune is this life and enough to get by, maybe a little more...many don’t value the $$fortune the way a lot of others do.

@welderlogic1806 4 жыл бұрын

Cost was the number one factor in their decision to move into a trailer. I guarantee they did it to save a fortune.

@Vention1MGTOW 4 жыл бұрын

It's a good strategy. I went nowhere near that frugal but I was still able to retire 6 months ago at age 54.

@babyfreezer 4 жыл бұрын

You basically described FIRE

@Charlesbjtown 4 жыл бұрын

What's the use of having a bunch of money, while living like a homeless person?

@crazyoldvegan9035 7 жыл бұрын

Loved her honesty about it being rough in the beginning.

@safelyheartfelt8142 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, was a good reality check. Also happy she ended up really loving it!

@sillywabbit8421 7 жыл бұрын

+Love Is Flowing IDK. kinda looked like he was staring at her like gaslighted hostage. I'm sorry but there's no way in hell that it's enjoyable to live in a junky trailer w/no running water, espec in the winter. I know cause I've done it. but, Godspeed! each to his own

@XVeganDaveGodFreeX 7 жыл бұрын

Love your user name! ;)

@captaindingbat 7 жыл бұрын

I'd have to have water, need my own shower. Power and heat though is much easier. :)

@martinwarren2553 7 жыл бұрын

There is a good diy green energy guide on EzBatteryKit ( . ) com that can help you save huge on batteries

@dlg1776 7 жыл бұрын

I love the insulation blocks for the windows, great idea. Nice to see people who understand the importance of time together rather than having a lot of things.

@stormygirl1704 6 жыл бұрын

You guys look happy and seem less stressed out! Good for you. My only issue is the showering. I personally would not want to go somewhere to get clean.

@mimijacobs1718 4 жыл бұрын

U can sponge bath if u dont go to the gym

@flanative6668 3 жыл бұрын

There are inexpensive camping showers that can be purchased from outdoors stores. You fill them with water, hang them up, stand underneath and shower away. You can warm the water before pouring into the shower container. You could hang them in a shower that is not hooked to water or get an inexpensive outdoor loo-tent and hang it in there for your showers.

@sharawargoddess1849 3 жыл бұрын

I have a homemade collapsing shower in my 14 ft 1963 camper I live in full time. I can handle it just fine to enjoy less stress elsewhere in my life.

@tomkelly349 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a large shower tent I put a little table in there with a square basin warm water and a washcloth I do my scrubby dubby and rinse off with a clean pump up bug sprayer works great

@nemesisnine3297 Жыл бұрын

You can build a simple 2x4 platform and have a 20 gallon tank with a small showerhead and put curtain around it and a shallow round bucket to step into with a quick dry mat in it and outside it, dump the soap water outside on the dirt and shower under the sun. Viola shower.

@unknown-kn4uf 4 жыл бұрын

Being an introvert i love this 😍♥️ i can spend my whole life in that

@StardustVibes 7 жыл бұрын

Help! I've fallen down a youtube rabbit hole watching all these free spirit minimalists videos!! :-)

@elizabethcattanach8556 6 жыл бұрын

haha, me too!

@digitalmusicalart3494 6 жыл бұрын

Just as I have tonight.

@SpizawkDaKizowz 6 жыл бұрын

I've always called it "KZfaq safari".

@mr.e6164 6 жыл бұрын

preach!!! hahaha

@roter13 6 жыл бұрын

ugh this is now me

@divehonkeytonks6009 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. I've lived like that since 1990, and will continue to for as long as I can. The lifestyle has allowed my family and I to have choices and freedoms that very few Americans will ever realize today. Best choice I ever made. I have liberty.

@FrankieOffGrid 6 жыл бұрын

Love the simple life, that's what we're aiming for in our van life

@emmasamson1254 4 жыл бұрын

I just moved into a camper about twice this size and I’m having a hard time transitioning. I’m so thankful to hear about the troubling transition they had as well, gives me hope!

@welikegoodies 4 жыл бұрын

Emma Samson how is it going now Emma? Are you more settled in two months on? I’m thinking about doing this at some point. Thanks

@kennethmaccourt7393 7 жыл бұрын

Way greener than spending all the money on building a tiny house. the greenest building is one already in existence! good work!

@Aconitum_napellus 7 жыл бұрын

God damn hippies! I wish I lived like this.

@KALYNSHangingOutWithKalyn 6 жыл бұрын

The more I watch these videos and see all that stuff in my garage that we never use! The more I don't want anymore unneeded stuff!

@bottlenosedolphin8494 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Love the simplicity, honesty & real life in this vid, ..thanks for sharing 🌸

@ku6479 7 жыл бұрын

No matter how small you go, nothing beats running water...especially running hotwater.

@JessDiann 5 жыл бұрын

K U that was my thought . Looks neat , but I would have to have water! Hot water!

@muktofreedom 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but u can heat watter put in a bucket , have a bucket of could water and mix in a 3 one, go 2 the shower place and with a plastic cup or so take a shower. I was in Goa, India in good hotel and they did so and was nice and I experience that even 2 wash long hair I was using much less watter than normal...ok they are having running could watter. In the summer u shower outside!

@geritisdale-brock7247 4 жыл бұрын

There are portable showers you can buy. But they said the shower a gym. My wife and I recently took our camper out to a state park and didn't have hot water, except what we heated on the stove. Most of the sites had the water shut off for the off season and the shower houses were closed. Bring baby wipes and dry shampoo🤷

@sarahsweetser1821 2 жыл бұрын

You can def live in a camper and have running water if you live in an RV park or something similar.

@t_c5266 2 жыл бұрын

Im not understanding the replies where they're talking about washing in a bucket, or with cups of water. Theyre in a permanent spot, just in a small RV. They can afford to put a water tank next to the trailer, solar heater up top, solar panels, and have all the hot running water they want.

@ronpro4 7 жыл бұрын

Frick'n awesome man, my wife and I did that for 9 1/2 years and traveled all over the USA. I would go back in a second.

@jeremyzisman9385 4 жыл бұрын

i wish i could treavl the us only been to Georgia florda and south carliona and alabama

@rubyokosi8377 5 жыл бұрын

Smart young couple. Keep your money in your pocket😁

@nayrtnartsipacify 4 жыл бұрын

She probably keeps money in her pocket.

@brianmyers9989 7 жыл бұрын

I plan on doing the same thing in the very near future. My main worry is the govt. making it illegal to escape the matrix. It makes me sad that the only thing I fear is the govt. of the country I love. I quit a high paying management position to work in a warehouse. Sold my house and live in an efficiency. People don't get it. Much happier wearing a real smile rather than the fake one at my old suit and tie job.

@alexzamoraclips 5 жыл бұрын

Brian Myers Cheers for you brother!! I’m doing the same thing but in Mexico it’s all legal there. I’m buying a flatbed trailer and will build a tiny house. I will make it happen in 2019!!

@HabbeningNetNews 5 жыл бұрын

Make it portable and at least you can take it somewhere that isn't illegal if it comes to it. I wanna do the same but not in a straight up trailer, gonna build my own log cabin on wheels lol You're more on point with that "matrix" comment than you think, friend! You escaped the trick of the material already!

@KnockingONwood1111 5 жыл бұрын

@Christina Reynolds & you are a shitty person! Hardy har har...

@jayenga22 5 жыл бұрын

omg, glad I'm not the only one who feels this way, just took a higher paying job in a new city, but I'm working so many hours I don't get to do anything else. Being expected to work through the weekends is no way to live.

@cristicrafts4836 5 жыл бұрын

I call it lazy. People don’t want to work. Not everyone, but most people are just content to do nothing. That camper is depressing. I know how cold it gets in Denver.

@MrKewlhanz 7 жыл бұрын

you may not think it,but skirting the underside in with some vynal siding,to block the wind,makes a HUGE differance in keeping it warm.Also will keep the pipes from busting should you ever hook up the water.Anyways,yeah!Really cool example of minimalist living!Good job!

@ExploringAlternatives 7 жыл бұрын

That's really good advice, thanks for sharing with everyone!

@grateful1929 7 жыл бұрын

Exploring Alternatives Where do your dogs stay when y'all leave? Inside or do y'all let them stay outside? It would seem to hot in the summer for them inside.

@backtogeek 7 жыл бұрын

An elevated water barrel with a square frame and a tarp pointed in to the top of the barrel from above (small hole) and you will catch rain water and morning due, put a fine charcoal filter on the barrel and hook it up to the water inlet, if you elevate it above the window you wont even need a pump, gravity will take care of it for you, you can use that water for washing/showering and if you add a UV filter in to the mix, drinking too. I lived in a caravan/camper trailer for a month, it is surprising how fast you adapt and realize how little space you actually need, good video!

@AJBeetle1 5 жыл бұрын

Nice trailer layout, really like your set up. I appreciate that you've alloted a decent chunk of space for your bathroom, it's so rare to see that and for me it's a must if it's your full-time home.

@safelyheartfelt8142 7 жыл бұрын

Another really inspiring alternative housing video! Something that really strikes me about this one is how conducive it is to spending a lot of time outdoors. It's like more of a camping feeling than a typical "I live in a house" feeling. It takes up so much less space (and money) than a house would so that means more room on the property for just open-air building-free nature - and growing food, and animals to roam. Or bonfires or whatever folks wanna do outside. Also forces them to be more minimalist with their belongings which is a great thing cause loved ones and activities and experiences are more meaningful than a bunch of high-maintenance belongings. That's cool they sometimes don't bother with showering at home and use the gym for that instead though would need to weigh out the cost-savings of that. I can't really imagine a family with kids enjoying this, but for one low-maintenance single or happy couple who values cost-saving, nature, minimalism, travel - sounds awesome. Curious to hear more about cost + options for finding legal places in the US to park it other than RV parks and certain farms.

@blakeestell2086 7 жыл бұрын

Her laptop is half the price of their home lol

@josephablack759 7 жыл бұрын

also called priorities

@willamibatista 6 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahaha

@muCephei_ 6 жыл бұрын

Which is why Apple prices their products that way. If you want it enough, you get it.

@adrianagflores5587 5 жыл бұрын

My hubby had a stereo system in his car that cost him twice as much the car .

@beverlyskates 5 жыл бұрын

you gotta pick and choose if your broke?

@ExploringAlternatives 7 жыл бұрын

For anyone interested, you can check out their AWESOME Instagram page here: instagram.com/tinyhousetinyfootprint/

@patrickwayman1614 7 жыл бұрын

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@Thebald1 4 жыл бұрын

I'm getting ready to move into a pop-up camper soon .. I just bought a 1991 with a new canvas for $900

@fiestaburger1213 7 жыл бұрын

Love this! The only thing I find hard to believe is finding an apartment in Capitol Hill that is $900. Girl WHAT! I've yet to find a studio in Denver for less than $1200. Im seriously considering this lifestyle now! :)

@zipprsandbuttons 7 жыл бұрын

I lived in a camper before small living was cool. I spent my high-school years living alone in a camper. I LOVED it! This camper is the same model as mine, except my windows would slide. Watching this gave me high school nostalgia😍

@arthenrowansbay4425 7 жыл бұрын

This is so nice and homey, I love that it didn't look so crowded in there, probably because of the table being gone. Absolutely loved it.

@gordthor5351 7 жыл бұрын

All couples should do this for 6 months before they get married. It doesn't matter if they like this type of living or not. They will either get to know each other intimately (if they are meant to be),or hate each other and part ways.

@gordthor5351 7 жыл бұрын

SW Sweetie Statistics are often useless if all the variables aren't considered. There are many factors at play,but the obvious one is that people who decide to live with a partner may also be more likely to divorce if they are unhappy with the relationship after taking vows, since they may have less conservative views of marriage. The most conservative are going to be influenced by their strong religious values,which many even prohibit living together,so they have no choice anyhow. These same people will be equally compelled to hang onto their marriage (due to religious taboos of divorce) even if they are absolutely miserable. I'm sure the results would be different if it was changed to "happily married". Regardless of that,my example was MUCH different than living in a spacious home where one could retreat to a different room to cool down after any argument,or even have their own space at will. Only true love can keep 2 people together when they are cooped up in such a small space. You can't get away from anything you may not like.You have to accept your partner as they are,or it is not going to last long. It really is the perfect test.Mind you if everyone did that,the marriage rate would only be about 20% XD.

@ronch550 6 жыл бұрын

$1,800. Wow. You could end up spending more on a fully loaded Apple computer.

@xivwords5448 5 жыл бұрын

ronch550 much more. On a desk top

@pilgrim6685 4 жыл бұрын

Or two monitor stands

@toningtony8411 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure she did

@evanomji 4 жыл бұрын

is that bad

@underthetornado 3 жыл бұрын

Actually 1800 is too high for that.

@gibbethoskins8621 7 жыл бұрын

You know you're in love when you can take a shit just feet away from someone else in a small confined space.

@jamesvan2201 6 жыл бұрын

Why does this have only 21 likes??? It's so true!

@winginitbest5944 5 жыл бұрын

Shari Patrice so shallow.. damn

@k1llerm0th56 5 жыл бұрын

What about the mens bathroom

@tybrady64 7 жыл бұрын

A HUGE HUGE advantage to living in a travel trailer like this is that you do not need a building permit. You can skip a lot of bureaucratic red tape. You also do not have to pay ten thousand bucks plus for a septic system. (Just have a composting toilet and be very clean with your gray water) So if you buy land in an area that does not have zoning restrictions against living in an RV, the building permit people cannot say anything about living in an RV (or any other type of vehicle) because it does not require a building permit, it is outside of their control, they cannot say you do not have an occupancy permit. Taxes are paid for a vehicle not a building.

@s.l.thomas6731 6 жыл бұрын

Liberated!

@utubit22 7 жыл бұрын

she's gorgeous 😍 dudes gotta be stoked living with so much freedom and a lovely girl like that 💪

@Thebald1 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same.. So cool

@bradlightcap5923 4 жыл бұрын

Me also😁

@nayrtnartsipacify 4 жыл бұрын

Whenever she pronounces something with an s sound would drive me crazy.

@Dupstan 4 жыл бұрын

Yea dude seems so relaxed and satisfied

@chainzishthemighty 4 жыл бұрын

@@nayrtnartsipacify oh my god yes, i had to turn the volume down lmao

@MegaDutcher 7 жыл бұрын

If you nail a cushion/pillow to the bottom of a wooden serving tray, you don't need a table for eating. You could even use memory foam so it remembers the shape of your lap. Anyway just an idea...

@mrbr549 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video Mat and Danielle! I like the way they have adapted to small space living. What a nice couple also. Thanks for the upload!

@ExploringAlternatives 7 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, thanks for checking it out :)

@athena11711 7 жыл бұрын

I live in a camper full time. My wife and I are professionals we work in healthcare.

@seratonia1 5 жыл бұрын

Thats amazing,Id love to give it ago,working full time too

@whnjewelery 5 жыл бұрын

This is my dream!

@1982MCI 5 жыл бұрын

Erick Martinez my wife and I are getting setup to do the same thing. We have been downsizing for years and now we are gonna be buying our RV this summer and when it’s the way we want it then she can locate a job in an area where we want to travel too and take off and don’t look back. Have you two run into hospitals cutting back on the travelers anywhere and what areas are still strongly using them from what you’ve experienced? I’m proud of you both and maybe one day soon our paths will cross somewhere. Take care and be safe out there!

@brandnewbeauty4244 5 жыл бұрын

Slot Addict Slots that’s what I’m Planning to do after I graduate.

@whyjustwhy2168 4 жыл бұрын

@Brian the Slot addict how will she get that much a month at retirement

@LaDayna04 7 жыл бұрын

You two are awesome. I love the enthusiasm in their voices. Happiness is wonderful. I am glad you are happy.

@slickwillie916 7 жыл бұрын

I love your Terry camper! I have been living in my 19.5 foot camper for about 14 years and I love it, much better than trying to live in a van

@fringestream990 7 жыл бұрын

I've been watching similar videos like this off and on for years on youtube. So I'm surprised at the negative comments. I suppose it's a knee jerk reaction from people who've been so conditioned to think owning some over sized and over priced home in suburbs is actually a smart goal to achieve, I did too until I realized how foolish it is to define yourself by your crown molding and granite countertops, and so afraid that if you do ONE thing your boss doesn't approve of that if you lose your job then your house of cards falls. Me personally, I'd rather have a roof over my head that's paid for so my money can go to more meaningful things rather than the latest BMW I can lease that will be considered old in a year lol....

@lynnehalbert 5 жыл бұрын

Smitty Knickerbocker we never really own anything when it's paid off.

@pennypay1 5 жыл бұрын

Who said anything about 'oversized' homes? What about a happy medium, where you can have a normal flush toilet and not worry about where anything goes except for an occasional malfunction? What about those of us who wish to entertain gracefully, without putting them up in a crawl space less than a foot from the ceiling?

@1982MCI 5 жыл бұрын

Smitty Knickerbocker amen Brother!

@1982MCI 5 жыл бұрын

pennypay1 what about if they are happy and content with their decisions tho just as you are? Do you really think their guests are upset about where they had to sleep? I don’t think so, they probly knew what they were getting into before they arrived and are probly of similair mindset to them? How many of your guests do you think aren’t satisfied staying in your guest room? Do you think any of them would have rather Ed staying at the 5 star Sheraton downtown?

@tinypinefarm7275 5 жыл бұрын

"Define yourself by your crown molding and granite countertops" perfectly said!!!!!!

@demented12 7 жыл бұрын

I'm slobbering with their cooking,that salad seems delicious . Also she's pretty :)

@vinnyd8216 7 жыл бұрын

demented12 Me too 👍I wonder if they're are vegetarians..

@5tevef 7 жыл бұрын

Vinny D they're = they are. edit again.

@jkarloc3750 7 жыл бұрын

demented12 have some respect

@demented12 7 жыл бұрын

I'm just admiring her beauty( with all due respect). Did you see any bad words or profanity in my comment?

@jonq8714 7 жыл бұрын

I bet you have a lot of 'friends' who wish you would just disappear.

@AfghanistanClick 7 жыл бұрын

If you love simplicity and appreciate happiness more than collecting material possessions, there is so much beauty to see in this kind of life.

@AfghanistanClick 6 жыл бұрын

My old comment!

@76unclefester 7 жыл бұрын

I am 40 been married 18 years we have lived in a camper for five years and love it we rent a lot. But we are currently looking to purchase land . I don't think we will change .

@LHSlash 7 жыл бұрын

Low maintenance and gorgeous... Man, I really hope you know how lucky you are!

@theVonThompsons 7 жыл бұрын

i like the simplicity

@DenisMorissetteJFK 5 жыл бұрын

It even came with a Yellow Lab! Perfect!

@kimberlyanderson3301 5 жыл бұрын

It's your life,do as you please. Your working your not begging. You will be blessed with a lovely home. May God bless you soon.

@TinyHouseFamily 7 жыл бұрын

Composting toilets were the biggest adjustment for us to! But it becomes a part of your life pretty quickly, and you don't even think about it ;-) Enjoyed the story!

@graceguzman760 6 жыл бұрын

Nice

@pa777billy 7 жыл бұрын

I envy this lifestyle . City life sucks in so many ways . Take bad neighbors for instance . A lot of people today are just out & out bad . They don't sleep at night and they make a lot of noise and become offended and combative when asked to keep the noise down & allow other people to sleep . Neighbors often play loud music that you don't like . Compare that with the milieu of the nature sounds of Chickens & crickets & birdsongs along with the smell of soil and compost creates a healing , tranquilizing salve that the city sadly lacks .

@eleanorkerby 4 жыл бұрын

we just moved to thirteen acres in a one room cabin and loving every moment of it, even the bear walking up the hill when I was taking a bath in a kiddie pool

@Thejaguarprincesa 2 жыл бұрын

The outside area and the whole living set up is so calm✨

@doniellefrank2995 5 жыл бұрын

my fiance and I just looked at a camper today. it has so much space. it's kind of like a two story. its something I never thought I'd do this but it's something I'm super excited to do.

@billdperry 7 жыл бұрын

How do you find these people to interview?

@tovsteh 7 жыл бұрын

Night vision goggles.

@BrassLock 7 жыл бұрын

Old Fart Young at Heart Smart phone Meta Data supplied by Leaky Wiks

@christiegurganus254 7 жыл бұрын

it's sad that rent and utilities have jacked up so high that we're all being pushed into tiny domiciles. Viva la revolucion!!!!

@landynstella5977 7 жыл бұрын

filmpnk * 7 billion people on the earth people want to live together pay top dollar get more space no revolution

@christiegurganus254 7 жыл бұрын

Astro Fury :(

@brianhurd8691 6 жыл бұрын

white people are the minority of the world... expected to cater to the minorities in our country's.. this is collapsing our first world civilizations..

@ejRecording 6 жыл бұрын

its called the federal reserve and fractional lending, creates enslavement to the banks with debt

@leelizardwilcox6271 5 жыл бұрын

ITS SAD THAT YOU BOUGHT INTO THE CONSUMERIST DRIVEN SOCIETY THEY'VE BRAINWASHED YOU TO NEED.

@donnajones9006 5 жыл бұрын

My first house after I got married was a 8 x 12 travel trailer. Happiest I ever was for the 2 months we lived there.

@juliaarnold1078 5 жыл бұрын

Donna Jones why didn’t you live there longer

@kevinpatrickcarey3741 4 жыл бұрын

i lived in someones driveway in one of those crank up trailers with the bed on each side. LOVED IT! if your creative there is actually a TON of space in them

@tonylama2012 3 жыл бұрын

Less is more. The poorest times in my life were the happiest. When I made a ton of money a wasn't so much.

@stevrgrs 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait till the minds of the masses switch to ditching the useless huge houses and start to actually live outside their castles :)

@evanomji 4 жыл бұрын

hush kid

@stevrgrs 4 жыл бұрын

McToils why? You want them all to yourself ? :P

@ibetatestedyourmother 4 жыл бұрын

The economy will crash. You still have to work. These people don't. Garanteed, any money is made from social media or the state. One of them is claiming disability for something.

@edwardkenway6467 3 жыл бұрын

That would be terrible. You need those people to keep the economy afloat.

@RootSuitMan 3 жыл бұрын

You're gonna be waiting a looooooooooooooong time.

@TheTravelingTogetherJournal 7 жыл бұрын

I love the insulation blocks. We started living small in our homemade camper while driving south to Panama and all we do is dream and talk about our next build. We may never go back to real life. Mobile life is the way to go.

@LiLBitsDK 5 жыл бұрын

yeah the blocks are pretty nice

@dominiquebt 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this trailer with all the windows! Dig that vintage oven too. This is the first time I've seen lots of live plants inside a tiny living space. Makes it seem very homey. Great alternative living option. Thanks for sharing!!

@alexiscondit898 6 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I plan to do as soon as I graduate school this June. But I'll have to tow the trailer around a bit. So excited! It's going to be a challenge, but nothing worth doing comes without some challenges.

@betofloydian226 6 жыл бұрын

Well, home is where your heart is... Their hearts are together in that camper, and the place - although I loved it, is the smallest thing to worry about. I am so glad to see this couple, they're bold, they're happy and that's what really matters!

@lovinlifewithsass2052 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great video! It's videos like this that give insight into what I think I am capable of. I love that they shared about their struggles in the beginning and how it took time to adjust. It's important to hear that side of things, particularly as my own fears of not being able to live tiny sneak up. What an inspirational video!

@ExploringAlternatives 7 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear. I'm happy the video gave you a bit more information about the more challenging aspects. Like you said, I think it's really important to include that. Thanks for watching and happy exploring :) :)

@adamjohnson5307 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, there are so many negative comments on here for no good reason. If you hate this lifestyle or people that live it...why are you watching the video adding to the views? Lol. It's quite silly. I'm so confused as to why anyone would even care how someone else lived as long as they weren't harming anyone or anything. If you rather clock in for 30-40-50 years of your life, taking a one week vacation every year, being miserable, by all means, do that. No one is hassling you for doing that. If someone finds a way of life that makes them happy and doesn't affect your way of life, I don't get why it would bother you so much. The only thing I can think of it jealously. Maybe you're not jealous of the lower income, or small space. But maybe you're jealous because you have zero freedom. Maybe you're jealous of the fact you have to wake up at 5am to get your kids ready for school. Maybe you're pissed because you've only seen 4 or 5 states in your life. Maybe you're envious because you don't possess the courage it takes to venture out and change your lifestyle. Maybe you're trapped in the lifestyle you have because you have student loans, a car note or two, and a mortgage and a house full of materialistic things that don't actually improve your life. Maybe you wake up every morning and say "Fuck this.". Is this way too long for a youtube comment? Absolutely. But some of you are bitter as hell and it's not a good look.

@Tianainflow 5 жыл бұрын

Long comment but worth the read because everything was true lol

@marthajackson1898 3 жыл бұрын

i would say you nailed that...i was thinking the same thing..👍👋

@anthonybingham7468 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I lived in a caravan for 3years whilst building a house on the west coast of Scotland and boy I miss the caravan!!! Your doing great, keep it up.👍👍

@BrettHoustonTube 3 жыл бұрын

That's cool. I grew up with one of those campers. We had a new one back in the day and took it out every chance we had. Good times.

@shenikqwamcduffie8974 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful camper, nice couple

@johnjolson4119 7 жыл бұрын

Lump of scrap and 2 lazy hippys with a stinking shit machine pissing on the kitchen floor

@christiangullaksen5219 7 жыл бұрын

Your comments says ALOOOT about you :) I feel sorry for kids like yourself

@schlottyd 7 жыл бұрын

John Leigh U mad bro?!?!

@tommyboat64 7 жыл бұрын

You are true to your Nationality.

@dominicgerodano5481 6 жыл бұрын

John Jolson I thought they were nice people, however reading your comment had me lmfao.

@coolcatcarolena4951 7 жыл бұрын

I like how they met in the middle and she ended up loving the lifestyle. Do they rent the land? or were they able to purchase?

@ExploringAlternatives 7 жыл бұрын

I believe they do own that land :) :)

@sikeedelic8348 7 жыл бұрын

Exploring Alternatives they rent the land, friends of mine :)

@coreylahey1711 7 жыл бұрын

CoolCat Carolena they stole it from my cousin

@ladypilliwick8179 7 жыл бұрын

Kathleen Dittmer as long as the wheels are on the trailer there is no taxes. now there are a ton of old farmers that will more then willing to let you live on the land and all you have to do is have a breeding pair of goats. reason. ....agriculture tax write off go to farm Coop and ask. you'll be suprized

@tyfowler3155 7 жыл бұрын

Land is crazy cheap if you're willing to live off grid. About 2k to 5k per ACRE. :O Yeah, and usually owner financed with less than $500 down. The significant costs are: solar system (1k), septic system (5k which may be required by ordinance), drilling and creating a well (6k to 20k) but the nice thing is you can usually take your time and it must be so freeing to own your space like that. Even in small towns, you don't quite have the same experience of being totally independent and off grid. The defining factor in a lot of these videos is a sweet and kind partner to share the lifestyle with. Most wouldn't make it (or want to) solo.

@AT.inbetween 7 жыл бұрын

You guys are way ahead of the curb!

@LionHeart-jv3ii 6 жыл бұрын

ERL and the way ahead from you also

@ryanfisher6402 6 жыл бұрын

Left on the curb

@TheresaPowers 6 жыл бұрын

Curb? The word should be CURVE.

@KeithsReviews 6 жыл бұрын

Lmaoa!!!!!!!!!!hahahahahhaahahahahahahahah

@Ronwixziv 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful video. I'm looking for a tiny house, but your set up has given me other ideas as well.

@TravelswithYoly 7 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed at how some in the comment section think that simply having kids is advancing the human race. The world is over populated as it is. We are all here for a reason and accumulating wealth isn't one of them. Live and let live :-)

@robertcetrone122 7 жыл бұрын

your comment is one of the self taught "opinions" I learned years ago. Isnt it thought provoking to the masses? U fortunately not. Why? Do the ratings math. We're on an obscure comment site vs. mainstream media TV show commercials which have historically been successful at bending so called "adults" minds to chose "popular" products. The fact is, these products parent companies enjoy tens of millions of dollars of profit by using compli ated psychology to induce the public (adults?) to waste valuable cash. Image is everything....that's another old saying, but the devil is in the details as to why so many old sayings keep being proven over and over again....ooops!!!!!!..I never have seen a 10 o'clock "news" segment covering this obvious reality yet....no, im not surprised.....and FYI, my past accomplishments cost me huge dollars, and I knew it day after week after month...for over 20 years. No way I can cover all the reasons in text. old saying..walk in someone's shoes....this is part of the reason for my success, whi h is polar opposite to big business marketing strategies.

@howardstern9129 7 жыл бұрын

Travels with Yoly Agreee

@mrsstrawberryluv1 5 жыл бұрын

No one trying creating wealth its survival you need money to live the encomy bad forcing people to live simple lots of thing you dont need.

@grantrmoore 5 жыл бұрын

This lifestyle will let u build wealth if u know anything about wealth... What is wealth? It is simple. Ur assets must outweigh ur liabilities. 90% of ppl never get there bcuz they refuse to sacrifice!! By cutting out crazy rent bills u r on ur way to wealth!!!

@AdmiralPreparedness 7 жыл бұрын

I envy your spirit and dedication to living with less and having so much. Sounds corny but that is how I feel. Good luck!

@TinyHouseLife 6 жыл бұрын

Now thats what im talking about!!! Living the Tiny Life, So awesome

@LumpinSpacePrincess1 7 жыл бұрын

They could probably set up a rain catchment system for showering. And filter it for cooking and drinking. I love their setup, the land is very beautiful!!

@sav376 5 жыл бұрын

Looking into doing something similar, I was curious how you found the land you're on. Thanks in advance!

@ronhart4166 7 жыл бұрын

Simplicity !! Oh how I would enjoy much simpler life :)

@danainthevalley 6 жыл бұрын

Love the insulation blocks. Bet it gets nice and cozy in there.

@chesadjanelle778 7 жыл бұрын

I wanna live in a Tiny house one day!

@uranusplanet1226 4 жыл бұрын

Hey my beautiful wife, I need some room leave me alone. Wife: Ok honey im going to the kitchen 😁😁😁

@charliefohey1230 5 жыл бұрын

This is incredible. I could save a lot of $ this way! It’s the change of everyday life that one would have to adjust to.

@DenverDave2 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting your video. We just purchased a 1991 Terry camper and good some good ideas from your video and have it at a fixed location in Colorado, but don't live there continuously. We do similar with the vegetables, but hadn't thought of a vertical rack. We were surprised that we love our 5 gallon bucket compostable toilet buckets with seats - not as fancy as yours, but only needs biodegradable liner, peat moss, wood chips and some paper filling that absorbs moisture.

@jeffyjohn5673 6 жыл бұрын

Nice, I want to do this when I retire. thanks and the best of luck to both of yall.

@chocolateparaelalma2299 7 жыл бұрын

Lovely couple!

@johnramos9423 7 жыл бұрын

you can find these all day long on Craigslist for about 800 dollars.Ive remodeled I don't know how many of these since I was a kid.

@braydenmeshvlogs5219 6 жыл бұрын

OMG im in love with the camper

@deliaqua6213 4 жыл бұрын

This was one of the first rv videos that I watched. Thank you!

@enddafed 7 жыл бұрын

Wow!! You are all so amazing!! (You 2 humans and the puppies). Haha. Incredible. I won't say I am jealous, but I will say that you have given me more direction. Thank you!

@TayloredCrafters 7 жыл бұрын

skirting around the base of the camper with foam would really help in winter. that applies to 90% of these alternative homes.

@ExploringAlternatives 7 жыл бұрын

That's great advice, thanks for sharing :) I'm sure it would make a big difference!

@garyofnyc 7 жыл бұрын

Well shot, nice easygoing people, conscientious. I live in a small NYC apartment in Midtown Manhattan. I think I can emulate this lifestyle someday!

@carolineullrich7323 6 жыл бұрын

I love the priorities(essential Items) here. Guitar, dogs bandana, necklaces. I need to look at myself and makw sure Im nit doing the same thing. But on a positive note. They look like theur having a great time and making things work for themselves

@markhanson6880 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing your experience! Now I just need to find a few acres and a dog!

@Nugblud 6 жыл бұрын

Goals! Can’t wait to have this lifestyle :)

@solarsoltice9075 5 жыл бұрын

How cute. I am so happy for you. I also live off the grid, in a travel trailer, as a watchman.

@jadariusbruce5546 7 жыл бұрын

I love where you guys chose to live And the dogs seem to love it too! It seems so peaceful

@tracybetha9679 7 жыл бұрын

Nice share. Like how simple is the new happy.Wanna get out there too. Got a RV! Got some good ideas from ya, thanks.

@ashkartv 7 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching!

@versace.mitch69 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, great to see two people living this way. It looks awesome.

@nationalparksgirl2563 5 жыл бұрын

i have a mallard 19n and I love living in it. Doing the small living space is awesome. I cant imagine living any other way.

@ryanlewis194 7 жыл бұрын

I love it. Great video. I own a 69 lo liner. It's parked in my backyard. I live in it during the spring, summer and fall it's my special place. Saves a lot of money too.