Surviving our first winter off-grid | Building a tiny home & homestead in Wales with EcoFlow

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  • Опубликовано: 28 янв 2023
  • Surviving our first winter off-grid! Getting ready to build our tiny home & homestead.
    Shop our merch: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CampOutWest
    Or treat us to a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/campoutwest
    About us: We're Jon & Emilie, a husband and wife living in West-Wales with our dog Maggie. It's always been our goal to live within our means and be mortgage free, so we’ve just sold our house on Instagram and used all of our life savings to buy a 3 acre abandoned caravan park, so we can self build a tiny home.
    In todays video we share our first update in 2 months! We talk about what life's been like surviving winter in our tiny caravan on our land and get to work breaking down another abandoned caravan, ready to start our tiny house build.
    Special thanks to EcoFlow, who kindly *Gifted us the new RIVER 2, Portable Power Station, which we used in this video.
    The EcoFlow RIVER 2 is the best portable power station under 1kwh. It is a perfect solution for outdoor, travel or having as a basic assurance for home back up, click the link below to shop the new RIVER 2:
    uk.ecoflow.com/?aff=107 * this is a aff link, which tracks how many people have clicked from our youtube video and we make a small percentage if you decide to purchase.
    We hope you enjoy watching and don’t forget to hit subscribe!
    Work with us: CampoutwestPR@gmail.com
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    Instagram: @Camp_Out_West
    Emilie: @Lovaine_James
    Jon: @JonJamesPhoto
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    Our hat brand www.Lovainestore.com type in ‘campoutwest’ at the checkout to get 15% off at the checkout
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    Canon 5d MK III & GoPro
    #offgrid #homestead #tinyhouse
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Комментарии • 631

  • @CampOutWest
    @CampOutWest  Год назад

    Thanks for watching! For behind the scenes content follow us on instagram instagram.com/camp_out_west/
    We are both self-employed and work full time on the below projects:
    Book us to photograph/video your wedding: www.the-wild-bride.com/
    Shop our merch store: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CampOutWest
    Shop our hat brand: www.lovainestore.com/
    Shop our clothing brand www.madeontheopenroad.com/
    Alternatively if you'd like to support our content you can donate us the value of a coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/campoutwest all funds go towards our channel (equipment, music licence fees, editing software etc)

  • @falltravels4049
    @falltravels4049 10 месяцев назад +4

    Old lady here who enjoys seeing a young couple making their own way. You are working hard and building wonderful memories to recall over the years. All the best to you both and much success!

  • @phyllisroark8526
    @phyllisroark8526 Год назад +63

    Just a piece of advice. Don't wait so long to make a video. Let people know what your doing even if it's a small video. That way you don't lose your subscribers. Use that styrofoam to put around your tub and then cut some more boards to put around that to look better. Will help hold in that heat. Thanks for sharing!

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +33

      Thanks Phyllis, we've been busy spending our time trying to make money, online sales on the platforms we sell on we're down 70% across the board and our usual money we make over the xmas period was almost non existent online, this meant us physically going to christmas markets all over the place to try and sell our goods in person which was more time consuming. We will be posting more regularly now as we actually have updates worth sharing, didn't feel the need to make a video to say we were busy working but i understand your logic in regards to losing subscribers. We're mainly doing youtube as a means to document what we are doing so we can look back on it in years to come see what we've achieved, if people enjoy it and want to subscribe and stick around that's great but that's not our main focus. Thanks for your comment 😀 PS: Great idea with the insulation.

    • @sheiladrury3144
      @sheiladrury3144 Год назад +16

      You do what you feel is right for you I follow lots of RUclipsrs if life gets hard do what you have to do never worry about your subscribers once we get notification that you’re up and running have no fear we will be because we are so nosey … you’re doing an amazing job ❤

    • @JoffJk
      @JoffJk Год назад +5

      This outdated advise the more as long as you produce quality videos then don't worry about taking breaks.

    • @marywalker2896
      @marywalker2896 Год назад

      Your back yea!!

    • @ottouring
      @ottouring Год назад

      Hi from Australia
      I just read your comment and thought you would to look at my camp set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups.
      Cheers and safe travels
      Out There Touring

  • @monicateeling810
    @monicateeling810 Год назад +9

    Honestly having the beach and sea so close is a winning asset for your venture 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks Monica, it's our favourite part of where we live 😊

    • @ottouring
      @ottouring Год назад

      Hi from Australia
      I just read your comment and thought you would to look at my camp set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups.
      Cheers and safe travels
      Out There Touring

  • @Teasehirt
    @Teasehirt Год назад

    Celebrate the Hard Work of real-life heroes. The world owes a debt of gratitude to the dedication of individuals who built our infrastructure.

  • @lomalinke5042
    @lomalinke5042 Год назад +44

    Yay, they’re back! It’s weird to miss someone you’ve never met in your life, but I so hope that these two succeed with this gorgeous project that I felt a bit nervous not hearing from them for weeks. Looking forward to everything that’s coming! Yay, again!

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +6

      Thanks Lo, we are glad to be back at it, it's been hard doing our jobs knowing all the work is just there each day but not having the time available to tackle it. More video's soon, thanks for your patience.

    • @lomalinke5042
      @lomalinke5042 Год назад +1

      @@CampOutWest Always!

    • @ottouring
      @ottouring Год назад

      Hi from Australia
      I just read your comment and thought you would to look at my camp set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups.
      Cheers and safe travels
      Out There Touring

  • @mariannegathier7574
    @mariannegathier7574 Год назад +10

    I don't mind waiting for videos. I check my list of subscriptions every couple of months and just continue watching.
    I actually prefer these kind of realistic projects where people have to earn money to finance their dream without all the hype and pressure you see with some you tubers 'having' to produce a video. I'm glad you're not financially dependent on you tube and I ❤️ the way you work, explain and film.

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +1

      Thanks Marianne, that's nice to hear 😊

    • @ottouring
      @ottouring Год назад

      Hi from Australia
      I just read your comment and thought you would to look at my camp set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups.
      Cheers and safe travels
      Out There Touring

  • @thelittleholding
    @thelittleholding Год назад +20

    I do not envy how cold you must be! Continue smashing it guys 💕 PS. Love your dungarees Emilie!!

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +2

      Thanks guys! We loved watching your first video this week, can't wait to watch it unfold! Oh I got the dungarees off eBay, they are just a men's workwear brand! (The mens ones were so much cheaper than the women 🤣) I'll send you the link on Instagram) but they are so handy, as we can't fit many clothes in the caravan, I know have some dedicated workwear 😅 xxx

    • @thelittleholding
      @thelittleholding Год назад +3

      @@CampOutWest Thankyou so much 💕😭Oh please do send me that link, I ruin so many items of clothing doing DIY/gardening 😂

    • @ottouring
      @ottouring Год назад

      Hi from Australia
      I just read your comment and thought you would to look at my camp set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups.
      Cheers and safe travels
      Out There Touring

  • @projectzip
    @projectzip Год назад +3

    Mmm watching this drinking my Coaltown coffee. 😁

  • @patriciamarrion6802
    @patriciamarrion6802 Год назад +22

    You are such hard grafters, and brave, so brave to tackle this project. I am in awe.
    I can't imagine how you will be able to get rid of all the debris that comes from these static caravans, but I am confident that you will.
    Hats off to you. 🙂

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +2

      Thanks Patricia, its either bravery or stupidity 🤣 we haven't decided on which one it is yet. We will get rid of the waste at our local recycling centre using our van, quite alot of sorting and loading but it's the cheapest way for us to do it.

    • @ottouring
      @ottouring Год назад

      Hi from Australia
      I just read your comment and thought you would to look at my camp set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups.
      Cheers and safe travels
      Out There Touring

  • @bethhaynes6672
    @bethhaynes6672 10 месяцев назад

    Y'all are two of the hardest working people I have ever seen. Wow!

  • @Wilibear1
    @Wilibear1 Год назад +1

    inspirational motivated hard working couple

  • @artstartdiy
    @artstartdiy Год назад +1

    Change your reciprocating saw to a wood blade (wide teeth) and it’ll cut through that wood ‘like butter’❤️✨

  • @ekenesandranwokolo5829
    @ekenesandranwokolo5829 Год назад +1

    ❤such a hard-working couple....wish you the very best

  • @joycecook8876
    @joycecook8876 9 месяцев назад +1

    We have been binge watching you all day, hubby and I. We are new subscribers and have enjoyed our day thoroughly! We watched several out of sequence but we are all straightened out with your wonderful plans! Maggie is so special and I think you look adorable in all of your hats!

  • @christopherforster6555
    @christopherforster6555 4 месяца назад

    I can see you two are going to be millionaires in the not too distant future you both have what it takes well done and I love Wales happy days.

  • @contemporarycross
    @contemporarycross Год назад +17

    Ah it's great to see you guys back again! Always so impressed with how careful you are in your demolition/deconstruction

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +3

      Thanks, we just know if we smashed everything down or set fire to it like some people suggest it would probably be even more work in the longterm trying to sort out the different materials. As we are taking the materials to our local council recycling centre they require all the different waste separated so it saves us time sorting it in the first place 😀

    • @ottouring
      @ottouring Год назад

      Hi from Australia
      I just read your comment and thought you would to look at my camp set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups.
      Cheers and safe travels
      Out There Touring

  • @lurchie
    @lurchie Год назад

    MaggieVision is ALWAYS appreciated!

  • @Buzinfree777
    @Buzinfree777 Год назад +4

    Just subscribed and I'm watching your videos as I write this comment. You both are doing a really good job and working very hard. I bet that place was an eyesore to a lot of people in your community. It's so nice to see young people cleaning up these areas and making it their home. Great job! Can't wait to watch all the videos.
    Stay safe
    God Bless🙏🏻

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks so much Susan 😊 yes the people in the local village have been so supportive, they are so pleased it's being cleaned up xx

  • @danielsmith-lattimore8500
    @danielsmith-lattimore8500 Год назад +3

    Until you have broken a caravan down you don't appreciate the effort involved never mind all the waste you get and maybe upgrade the grinder to a 9" more power and can cut deeper and easier.

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      My dad (Jon here) has just given me an old black and decker grinder made in italy from the 90's to use that was my great uncles, going to give that a go, feel alot heavier and more sturdy. I've looked at the 9 inch grinders and like that they have much more powerful motors so shouldn't get bogged down so much, do you think they also work alright with smaller disks? Just for future jobs i've got quite a few flap disks and grinding disks and wondered do they work on the bigger tools.

    • @danielsmith-lattimore8500
      @danielsmith-lattimore8500 Год назад

      @@CampOutWest Personally I use both on the 9" depending what discs I have at the time but I also remove the guard which people won't like it just means you can get into smaller spaces and can use a little more of the disc but again that is down to personal preference like I say plenty of people will say to leave the guard on

    • @vespavbb5838
      @vespavbb5838 Год назад

      @@CampOutWest are you using cutting discs or grinding discs? The cutting discs are usually a lot thinner.

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      @@vespavbb5838 We are using cutting discs :)

    • @vespavbb5838
      @vespavbb5838 Год назад

      @@CampOutWest oh dear :-) looks like it may take some time to work through the other caravans. Love that you are trying to recycle so much, keep moving forwards all three of you are doing a great job.

  • @cherriemater
    @cherriemater 7 месяцев назад

    Love hearing Maggie sing! 😊❤🎶🎵

  • @timjones9245
    @timjones9245 Год назад

    Sleeping an RV in the rain is awesome

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      We like it but not hail stones at 3am haha

  • @barrytaylot8891
    @barrytaylot8891 Год назад

    i had a caravan for many years and i never slept better than when it rained the noise just sent me to the land of nod

  • @johncummings2386
    @johncummings2386 Год назад +2

    Whack a bit of copper pipe into the willow tree,that’ll do the trick!,

  • @bustbeel1
    @bustbeel1 Год назад

    I live in Covina just outside Los Angeles. I no longer work that hard! I am retired! My wife and I were watching. We have rebuilt three trashed homes and Wow! It takes a-lot out of you physically! You have youth on your side!

  • @teetime111
    @teetime111 Год назад

    They have a secret ingredient.
    They both have a passion to live amidst nature and above all stick by and work towards a unified decesion.The doggy is the icing on the cake.
    To sum it up,a perfect life !

  • @jimbottrill3583
    @jimbottrill3583 Год назад +4

    You should be able to recycle the aluminum and get some $ for it as well, also all the wiring from the campers.

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +1

      Cheers Jim, yes we are taking the Alu tomorrow in the van to be weighed in, i think it's £0.70p a kilo at the moment, no idea how much weight we have, we've got a copper tanks, pipes and the wiring to take aswell then i think we'll try and get a grab lorry to come and get the steel and general scrap

  • @donbentley250
    @donbentley250 Год назад +6

    So good to have all three of you back!

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +1

      Thanks Don 😀😀😀

    • @ottouring
      @ottouring Год назад

      Hi from Australia
      I just read your comment and thought you would to look at my camp set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups.
      Cheers and safe travels
      Out There Touring

  • @suecollado8696
    @suecollado8696 Год назад

    💕ITS FREE grown on your own land💕Willow branches & twiggy parts are brilliant for weaving fences out of💕Put in your uprights every 3’ then weave the branches through it💕

  • @richardthomson203
    @richardthomson203 Год назад +2

    As a Park Home caravan resident here in the Cotswolds on the banks of the River Avon, I can fully appreciate what it's like with frozen water.
    It was five days last month with no water, no showers, etc because or -9 to -10 !!
    Buying litres and litres of still water from the supermarket to keep going.
    Even with proper double external lagging, pipes still froze, only other option is trace heating which for the limited times this happens, it's not really worth installing.
    Thankfully the gas central heating inside kept me warm along with a ceramic fan heater.
    Roll on the spring !! 👍

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks for the reply Richard, i've looked into trace wiring as something for the future caravan build, i've seen the youtube couple "Van Wives" using it on their pluming for the winter in their cabin in Novascotia, I've been thinking about also building a tube/box from 100mm + pir insulation like celotex or kingspan to go from the water in the ground from about a foot underground all the way up to the bottom of the caravan floor and filling with more insulation. Our water pipe currently is only about two foot an i've also double lagged it and made a sleeve to go over the top of it from reflectics/foil bubble wrap and even with that the tap froze rock solid. Glad to hear you've managed to keep warm, any idea how much you've spent on gas per month to keep warm?

    • @richardthomson203
      @richardthomson203 Год назад

      Two 47kg LPG bottles are what we use, sited in a metal container with an automatic valve to switch over from one to the other. In the cold months of Dec, Jan, Feb, I would say at least one bottle a month costing £74 delivered, that also included the gas cooker, hot water and central heating.
      It's balanced by the warm months were one bottle can last 2-3 months.

    • @haw_n_thorne
      @haw_n_thorne Год назад

      @@CampOutWest check out Tyler and Todd also in Nova Scotia off grid

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      @@haw_n_thorne thanks for the tip! We will check them out

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      @@richardthomson203 Thanks for the breakdown Richard, that's not to bad at all!

  • @user-xg1zp6lw5u
    @user-xg1zp6lw5u Год назад

    Beautiful day for a walk on the beach.

  • @iu.5146
    @iu.5146 Год назад

    Have you checked out he tiny house Kris Harbor built from sand bags?
    His Chanel is called “ Kris Harbor Natural Building”
    He lives in Wales as well.
    He fitted a wood burning oven, connected a copper pipe to it and a boiler to heat water for the shower.

  • @euchrideucrow1970
    @euchrideucrow1970 Год назад

    Pembrey Park is one of the UKs hidden treasures, it’s such a beautiful place, you’re so lucky to live so close. We used to go camping there as kids, I loved to swim in the ponds as well as the sea… ah happy times.

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      We feel SO lucky to leave here, we love it so much! Jon's been coming since he was a little boy!

  • @tinawarren5843
    @tinawarren5843 Год назад

    Wet n Windy Wales! I find the thrum of rain on the caravan roof quite soothing it sends me right off to sleep but no good if you're wanting to hear anything else but quite good if you're wanting to disguise other noises! 😉😉Thanks for the video. Good luck!

  • @susanhayirli8474
    @susanhayirli8474 11 месяцев назад

    I love your dog's winter bumper ❤

  • @suzephillips9931
    @suzephillips9931 Год назад +1

    Good to see you again. Can't wait to see what you get onto next!

  • @lassievision
    @lassievision Год назад +2

    ah good, you survived then. I was wondering.
    Bob Flowerdew used to use old tyres in piles of 4 or 5 high to grow potatoes.

    • @colinstace1758
      @colinstace1758 Год назад

      Lots of bad chemicals in tyres

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +1

      i might keep the wheels to make some sort of cart for wheeling things around on the land, not quite sure yet.

  • @Klingon2468
    @Klingon2468 Год назад +3

    Excellent, that was really good. You got a lot done in this video. It makes me even more eager to visit, that is when you are ready for visitors. 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +1

      Yes we've been getting as much into the days as we can as its dark by 5pm, look forward to having visitors and getting to have a sit down and a chat 😀

  • @annetjievz
    @annetjievz 9 месяцев назад

    Love what you guys are doing, but I'm mainly here for your dog 😊❤

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  9 месяцев назад

      She is the best 😊❤

  • @GiMom19
    @GiMom19 Год назад +1

    So happy to see you back 👏

  • @cherriemater
    @cherriemater 7 месяцев назад

    Still binging... still enjoying your progress. 😊❤

  • @barbaradionne7768
    @barbaradionne7768 Год назад +9

    So glad to see you back. Understandable that you had to take some time to concentrate on your day jobs to get the resources to fund this HUGE project. Such hard work. It will be worth it in the end. All the best. 🙂🍁 From BC, Canada.

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks Barbara, we know it'll be worth it in the end, just have to keep looking forward to the end goal 😀

    • @ottouring
      @ottouring Год назад

      Hi from Australia
      I just read your comment and thought you would to look at my camp set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups.
      Cheers and safe travels
      Out There Touring

  • @mandywaterton
    @mandywaterton Год назад +2

    Fab to see you back. Glad to see you cracking on. Can't wait for future projects. xx

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks Mandy, we're excited we're back to work.

  • @karenteague8468
    @karenteague8468 Год назад +2

    Woot woot welcome back from south wales

  • @crissy9792
    @crissy9792 Год назад

    Brrrrrrr. Great to see you back. Please please don’t let Maggie have branches/sticks or any wooden items, my dad lost a German shepherd as he chewed the branch, a tiny piece got wedged in his throat, he didn’t eat for a couple of days, a trip to the vets etc revealed a nasty infection that had spread just that short time too which sadly took his life 😢😢

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks for the tip Crissy! Maggie is our dream girl, so we wouldn't want that to happen to her 😢

  • @judyzwemke9305
    @judyzwemke9305 Год назад +3

    What a daunting task but you pushed through. Keep on, keeping on!

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks Judy, we as ourselves most days what have we done, then we think how good it will be in the future and it's all good 😂

  • @martynbuzzing3327
    @martynbuzzing3327 Год назад +2

    It's good to see you back. I'll be watching your progress with interest.

  • @kieranjeans5575
    @kieranjeans5575 Год назад +3

    I think your doing an amazing job I know how you feel living in a caravan in minus degrees. I can wait to see more progress, remember that end goal. It will be amazing.

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      The end goal is what keeps us motivated 🙌

  • @superdylan803
    @superdylan803 Год назад

    You guys are lucky these are not new caravans as they are made way more solid and they have more tech and stuff good job!

  • @leelaaiyappa6277
    @leelaaiyappa6277 Год назад

    Keep up the good work
    Take all comments in good spirit

  • @bustbeel1
    @bustbeel1 Год назад

    That is a lot of Work! Maybe a Tractor to smash those Trailers up and put in dumpsters to go to recycling!

  • @christopherforster6555
    @christopherforster6555 4 месяца назад

    Well done I see where you are changing everything now as I am going through the videos great videos thanks.

  • @anthonysimonhough9691
    @anthonysimonhough9691 Год назад

    Thanks for your great movies. I admire your passion for improving the land you have, good luck with the projects and I will look forward for the next movie.

  • @mrswendyzarb
    @mrswendyzarb Год назад +1

    Yay! You’re back.

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +1

      Thanks Wendy, yes we are back on the tools 😀

  • @combatbunny9820
    @combatbunny9820 Год назад +2

    Glad to see your starting to get back to enjoy your projects

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks CB - so happy to be back and have time to focus on it for the next few months 🥰

  • @elainekaufman2264
    @elainekaufman2264 Год назад

    Just binge watched all your videos. I'm hooked. I watch the portugal and arizona off griders. You are a nice change of view of living within your means

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks so much Elaine! So pleased you have enjoyed 😊

  • @tobydunk4284
    @tobydunk4284 Год назад

    I think we all wanted to see more Maggie

  • @gardenfork
    @gardenfork Год назад

    Love what you are doing here. I just finished watching your whole series. That’s a lot to take on ! 😀 Please consider wearing ear protection when using the power tools , I ruined my hearing by not doing so. It’s no fun dealing with hearing loss. 👍 Eric.

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks for the tip Eric, hadn't thought about ear protection, but that's a great suggestion 🙂

  • @patrickh7368
    @patrickh7368 Год назад

    Right at the end whilst you were both talking to us, a tiny little Robin hopped across and stopped right in between you two and had a look at the camera and face bombed 😊. I stumbled on this collection of videos, watched quite a few, well done on all your hard work..! interested if there is any footage showing what happened to the cars that were left behind..? Looking forward to see the next episode…😊

  • @iangeorge5558
    @iangeorge5558 Год назад +3

    Glad to see you back! Perhaps you could get a secondhand awning for the caravan, then you could use it as a boot room to save you going inside with all you wet clothes on..

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +1

      Thanks Ian! Actually the caravan came with an awning when we bought it second hand off Facebook - we haven't tried it yet as it gets pretty windy here but I think it's worth a shot! Thanks for reminding us 👍😊

  • @Sammowrimo
    @Sammowrimo Год назад +6

    Welcome back!!! So glad you made it through the (hopefully) worst of the winter weather. Another fab video - well done with knocking down the caravan. Crazy to see how minimal the framing is 😮 looking forward to seeing all the progress ❤

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +1

      Thanks Sam, yeah its crazy how strong they actually are considering the timber is tin in them, Reassures us that ours is going to be solid as we will be building with 2x4 timbers lite traditional timber framing.

  • @SarHje
    @SarHje Год назад +1

    I’ve got lots of willow here as well. A good method to kill them off and avoid new sprouts also from the roots has been brine from pickled herring - eg. salt and vinegar solution - in a drilled hole in the stump. Nothing spectacular and dangerous for nature around

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +1

      Sounds like a good idea, maybe we'll try a few different option on the different stumps and see what works the best and report back.

  • @blakerayeley
    @blakerayeley Год назад

    If you haven't already, you should definitely look at workaway/woofing, just ask for people who have their own vans etc. Get in them extra bodies :D! good luck

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      oh thanks so much for the suggestion! We will look into that 🙂

  • @JoeTheLion60
    @JoeTheLion60 Год назад

    Re rain on your caravan roof - try hanging a tarpaulin over a stretched line over the top of your caravan...like a ittle tent - should help

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks so much for the tip Joe :)

  • @JAY61ish
    @JAY61ish Год назад +1

    Well done guys.. There's no more motavating thing in the world than Cold Weather to get you going .. Proper impressed ..

  • @debbiee7862
    @debbiee7862 Год назад +2

    Welcome back 🎉

  • @rosemariemichel7050
    @rosemariemichel7050 Год назад

    Hello from here in Missouri USA.

  • @ronalddavies2488
    @ronalddavies2488 Год назад

    10out of 10 for your effort and commitment.🇬🇧👍👍

  • @laburgy
    @laburgy Год назад +1

    You guys are such a great team you do really tough unpleasant work together, so well. Congratulations. Do you think it has really helped to make this an online project, has it given you a focus that helped?

  • @andrewskingsley4187
    @andrewskingsley4187 Год назад +1

    Great to see you guys back again, onward and upwards !

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks Andrew 😊glad to be back

    • @ottouring
      @ottouring Год назад

      Hi from Australia
      I just read your comment and thought you would to look at my camp set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups.
      Cheers and safe travels
      Out There Touring

  • @hammyh1165
    @hammyh1165 Год назад

    After you've cut the scrub and trees down to the ground , paint straight glyphosate onto the exposed ends and it'll kill them off .
    If you have a lot of stumps you can put some food colouring into the glyphosate so you can see where you've been.
    Using glyphosate this way is best way as it's used directly and not used indiscriminately.
    Get a Makita grinder it's not worth buying cheap one's, use the scrap money for one.

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks so much for the type Hammy. Will look into the Makita grinder too :)

  • @robskiing
    @robskiing Год назад

    Reciprocating saw is the way to go , this was my go to tool taking down old sheds so much easier and loving your videos

  • @valeriehopkins644
    @valeriehopkins644 Год назад +1

    Glad to see you back. Love to Maggie. She's beautiful. Hope your weather warms some. Maybe the next rain you could just go outside and have a heavenly shower. 😆

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +1

      Thanks Valerie 🥰 Maggie is our absolute dream girl! I'll let you know how the heavenly shower goes haha!

  • @Klingon2468
    @Klingon2468 Год назад +1

    I am so happy, haven't started watching yet and I am already in a good mood. I have missed these videos. I am going to enjoy this.

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the support Andrew, enjoy 🤙

  • @lindawells2332
    @lindawells2332 Год назад +2

    Ah, there you are, thank goodness, I was hoping to see you continue your journey but feared you had given up. Will look forward to seeing your future videos watching you restoring your piece of land back into a beautiful piece of the Welsh countryside and home. Bravo for taking it on and having the vision. ❤️❤️

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks so much Linda 😊❤

    • @ottouring
      @ottouring Год назад

      Hi from Australia
      I just read your comment and thought you would to look at my camp set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups.
      Cheers and safe travels
      Out There Touring

  • @colinbailey6014
    @colinbailey6014 Год назад +1

    That looked hard work great to see you back

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks Colin! One caravan down, 3 more to go 😂

  • @Designs_Decor63
    @Designs_Decor63 Год назад

    I just love you guys story.

  • @patvanderwolf8300
    @patvanderwolf8300 Год назад

    I’d love it if you numbered your videos so I could watch them in sequence. It’s so interesting, I’m totally enjoying them.

  • @markduncan6690
    @markduncan6690 11 месяцев назад

    Best of luck to you too! I wish I could be there to help you!

  • @storieswithsam1194
    @storieswithsam1194 Год назад

    I love this!!! We bought a tiny home!

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      oh amazing! what size did you go for ?

  • @GamingandExploringwithRobJ
    @GamingandExploringwithRobJ Год назад

    i understand what you meant by the noise of the rain OMG i was living in a caravan in cambridge and when it rain especialy the torring caravan like you guys have got the rain is a night mare i was tempted to get some ear cards but but i sleep on my side so i put up with it like you both lol, great videos guys thank you for sharing

  • @markb1487
    @markb1487 Год назад

    The rain and hail on the caravan roof is pure bliss..White noise it's called..I lived in a caravan for 6 months, through winter too...Good Times..
    Liked this video. 💯👍💯

  • @MikeB-gf6dj
    @MikeB-gf6dj Год назад

    Good evening from New Zealand.
    I was suggested your video that you did 9 days ago
    by YT as it came up in my suggested viewing.
    I watched that, and thought this is the type of new
    channel to my repertoire that am sub'd to that I may
    enjoy. So this evening I have gone back to the beginning
    am now am binge watching all your videos to date, with the
    mind to catch up to where you are at today.
    I wasn't going to actually comment until I reached the end that
    I hadn't seen.
    However, as I'm watching this one, and you describe how it
    is very loud in the caravan in a hail storm or heavy rainfall.
    I thought to make a suggestion, I hope that you don't mind.
    > With all those excess building materials that you have,
    aluminum siding, 4x2's and the like.
    My suggestion to you would be to make a Carport type
    cover over your caravan. This would not only reduce the noise
    of the heavy rain on your caravan roof, but it would also
    give a level of some insulation both in Winter and Summer.
    No Ice on the roof in winter - lowing the heating/gas/diesel
    requirements over the cooler months, and likewise will
    reduce the direct heat from the hot summer sun on the
    roof over the warmer months. You could also even,
    add your shower under that roof, near the rear of the caravan
    and closer to the home you're currently living in within your
    caravan until you have built your tiny home.
    This is just something I know from experience when in the past
    living in a caravan myself as temporary digs.
    It proved to be quite a good idea.
    I hope that idea may help you going forward.
    You have yourselves a new subscriber.
    I like what you are doing, have done similar myself with a
    rough piece of land and developing it in my younger yrs.
    Living as you are is a lifestyle many would enjoy.
    All the best going forward, I'll watch with intrigue as you
    develop your land. Cheers from NZ 🇳🇿 😎 Mike.

  • @essentialhandyman
    @essentialhandyman Год назад

    You need to get a bonfore going. Not only only will it get rid of a lot of rubbish you've got on site, it will warm you up.

  • @marksweetman8765
    @marksweetman8765 Год назад +1

    Perhaps a scrap metal man could come to you. Might not get much for it but would save you cutting it up so small and you wouldn’t have to take it away yourself.. probably be better if you waited until you had all metal waste ready instead of one chassis at a time. Nice vid. Thanks for sharing.

    • @joncampoutwest
      @joncampoutwest Год назад +2

      We are going to take the aluminium and copper ourselves as these are the high value metals, the chassis and our pile of random metal items we will have collected as one of the scrap.firms around us has a grab lorry to collect in bulk

  • @paulr6922
    @paulr6922 Год назад

    Good work.

  • @garethsullivan
    @garethsullivan Год назад +1

    So glad you are back. Love being part of your journey. Keep up the hard work and look forward to the next video.

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks Gareth! Can't wait to share with you next weeks video 🎉

  • @chriswalters6434
    @chriswalters6434 Год назад +1

    Smashing it guys! If you ever need a plumber on site then you know where I am 👀

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +1

      Cheers Chris, we will need a plumber at some point and you are our guy 🤙

  • @motodevcam
    @motodevcam Год назад

    Aww you guys are great. Missed your vids so glad you're back. 👍

  • @bertinevandenoever9670
    @bertinevandenoever9670 Год назад

    love to follow your work, thanks for sharing!

  • @user-lr5hm5ne5b
    @user-lr5hm5ne5b Год назад

    Keep up the good work 👏

  • @jamieelliott5205
    @jamieelliott5205 Год назад +1

    Your getting there

  • @richardskinner6804
    @richardskinner6804 Год назад +2

    Great video so good to see you both back 👍

  • @lauriemichaud5509
    @lauriemichaud5509 Год назад +1

    Great to have you back! Looking forward to your new adventures and projects!

  • @nancyclardy7882
    @nancyclardy7882 Год назад

    Glad to see you again, wishing you the best!

  • @barbarhumphreys6304
    @barbarhumphreys6304 Год назад +1

    Welcome back, I missed you. Glad you are both OK. Barbara from Worksop,notts.

  • @martindaredare
    @martindaredare Год назад +2

    It's good to see you both back and Maggie of course, your making good progress, it will feel great when you get to place your new chassis down and start building.
    It's great to see John's skills coming on great .
    All the best Martin 👍

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks Martin, yes we are looking forward to the day we can get building 🤞

    • @ottouring
      @ottouring Год назад

      Hi from Australia
      I just read your comment and thought you would to look at my camp set up, Australian locations and camp cook ups.
      Cheers and safe travels
      Out There Touring

  • @khiabrassett-iy2uz
    @khiabrassett-iy2uz Год назад +1

    I love your style Emilie! I’m definitely going to be getting my hands on some of your merch when I’m able to do so! Keep up the good work guys, you’re such hard grafters and Maggie is such a cutie! All the adventures the three of you are going to have on your new land must be so exciting to look forward to! Sending big love! #teamcampoutwest

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much! I'm so excited for the summer for when I can start wearing my non waterproof work wear again haha!

    • @khiabrassett-iy2uz
      @khiabrassett-iy2uz Год назад

      @@CampOutWest omg I’m living for this!🤣 I can’t wait to see! (Don’t worry you deffo pull off the waterproofs girl!) x

  • @patjordan1955
    @patjordan1955 Год назад

    Maggie is such a pretty girl! So glad u took time to enjoy the beach!

  • @chalkywhite11
    @chalkywhite11 Год назад +2

    Great vlog, good to see you guys again.

    • @CampOutWest
      @CampOutWest  Год назад

      Thanks so much Jason, so pleased you enjoyed 🥰