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I am a seventy two year, old lady, and you are living my dream. What an amazing journey for y'all. If you have never tried home canned tuna, I suggest it. It is amazing. The store canned stuff is like cat food to me, but the home canned is wonderful. My mom used to also can venison, when my dad hunted. Canning and fermenting is the way to go. Best wishes to y'all.
How'd, I admire your ambition to get out and enjoy the peace of nature. I can't relate to being 72 as I'm only 36, but my entire life consists of work, (alot of work) and hanging out with my 76 year old "adopted" grandmother and my pup. Like you, she really enjoys getting out and camping or just being out of town and under the stars. Unfortunately, she is on oxygen, but with a lil creativity, some batteries, and an inverter, it can all be mobile. I hate to see anyone get deprived of peace and freedom regardless of age. This all may sound dumb but I really hope you are able to get out and enjoy whatever country may be around you. Try not to let 72 be anything but a number when it comes to your future and happiness...
You're missing a real treat if you aren't following both Chris and Linnea. Period. But add this off grid adventure, alone itself is so much fun. They're down to earth, funny and full of love. As a person who has had similar challenges in dry cabins, I am incredibly impressed with their approach and positivity.
Linnea and Chris - I have been following both of you since way back when - all that canning, preparation, all of it. And, I have watched all of your videos since you've been in the woods (Chris so sorry about that spider bite; but so glad you got it taken care of). This video was my favorite so far since you've been in the woods. Yes... in addition to sharing about "how" you put it all together and how you are making it all work, your filming and editing is wonderful - and makes this particular video so accessible to all of us whether we just experience it non-house living or are just enjoying it as you give it to us. The food you've created looks so good, especially the bread. I love seeing the dogs, and am wondering what their winter is like. OK - I am finally going to order Athletic Greens!
I am 62, single, poor health & even worse financials, lol, so l won't be doing this but kudos to you brave kids for giving it a go and creating your own cosy little spaces. As l watched this live l found it quite relaxing and l fell totally in love with your ADORABLE roommates - the little wolf & very small polar bear!😉 I can't imagine being out in nature like this without at least one dog. Your babies are livin' the doggie dream, yay!- may they stay safe & healthy for many many years of adventures to come! Good 🍀 Luck kids!👍🏻🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦
Dear Shendara, loved your response to their video... I hope that as you live your days, you can figure out ways to increase your income (something I am trying to do)...which will then allow you to do more in .your life. Aloha to you, mililani 🙏🏽
@@agneskiesling2905 l don't think things will turn out so well for me that way, but l thank you very much for your thoughtful words and very kind wishes! Take care of yourself! 💖🍀🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦
Y'all really are soul mates.😍 You both have the same growth mindset.😎👍 That was a great tour. Does that AG1 really taste as good as everyone says it does? Do you think you'll be able to handle the heat of the desert after getting used to the cold? Enjoyed this, Have a good one!😘❤❤❤🐾❤🐾🍷 I've really got to try growing srouts. Yours are growing good.😊
Resilient ... Adaptable ... Driven. That's what I see with you two. I will be following along here on out. You guys are incredible. Hugs from Australia, Veronica 🌻
Just wondering if cutting down a few trees, maybe create a 25ft to 50ft clearing around your bus & van, for fire wood, to eliminate "widow-maker" trees and to provide more sunlight for your solar panels, would be an option for you. Nice bus build and homesteading ideas you've put in place - great work both of you!
Solar under trees seems to be a problem, as well as high latitude in the winter. Cold temps can actually be a plus for solar as long as you have a means to keep batteries warm enough. For a worst case scenario, you two are proving it can be done. If it can be done there, it can be done anywhere with confidence. I LOVE the buried garbage can idea. Great for keeping out bugs and rot, too. But for sure you need to check your veggies occasionally and rotate them to ensure one bad one doesn't spoil the whole batch.
Most including myself carry a generator. Less fuel to charge batteries rather than run the bus off of it. It helps in a rough spot but if you dont have room for much fuel. I understand that also.
Consider perhaps getting some blocks of soapstone to put on your woodstoves. They will absorb some of the heat of the fires while they're burning (tempering how much gets put into the vehicles), and then re-radiate that heat for hours afterward. Best of all, soapstone doesn't get super-hot, so it's actually safer to be around than the woodstove itself!
Great video. We live in our 40ft Arctic Bluebird Fe in the Alaskan Interior, where it typically gets down to -20f to -60f throughout most of the winter. Our bus was specifically built to deal with these Arctic conditions. Heated floors, 6-12 inches of spray foam on the exterior outside under the floor. It was nice to see others deal with Skoolie Life in cold temps. Running water was something that was difficult to master at -40f, especially with our plumbing outside of the bus. Thanks for the video.
Nice! We taught ourselves to can when the pandemic started and it's become a happy fun social activity for us. Thank you for demonstrating that Wintering off grid requires a lot of prep and forethought. It's alarming how many folks think they can just pick a spot, plop down, and thrive without supplies or reserves. Edit: If you guys are where I think you are, I hope you enjoyed the Fall leaves in the Kettle-Morraine.
I've been watching your videos for a long time on changes you have made to your bus. Now I see you met a nice lady as well who loves your lifestyle. That's awesome!
I just love this. I follow you both. Linnea always inspires me. I'm currently living in a SUV and lately no heat. So hoping to have a new rig to build out soon. I'll be 60 this year and km still loving it. I'll be in my SUV for a yr in April. I'm so impressed with all the canning you guys did. Hopefully I can do that when I get a bigger rig. Ty guys I absolutely adore you both. Linnea I just got a cross bow andnim going to learn to use it and do some hunting. I already fish. Ty for showing real life! Be blessed this winter. PS The Q&A was awesome.
Did you ever think about using some insulation boards around the bottom of the bus? I have seen people that used it around the edge of the bus like mobile home skirting. Peace love happiness
Just found y'all this morning! Love the tour and layout of your bus! Was wondering what the solution is that you put your raw eggs in🤔 ...2 years? That's awesome! Have a great day!
In the van. Would a USB charged small fan help to circulate your heat better? I'm not sure how low it could draw since heat rises but the fan could be used during hotter months if it doesn't work for the heat. If my feet or hands get cold, I'm done. We gotta find cheap running way to circulate your heat. Hehehe
Do you think or believe the school bus or a transit bus is the best to convert. That is what I'm choosing between. And I want to thank you for this video . I learned so much I saved the video on my phone .
Hi guys.... hugs from Minnesota just a FYI my grama canned beef like stew meat. It can be used in soups, for tacos, made with a gravy for on biscuits, chili for a twist instead of hamburger. You can make a hash with it, casseroles, or just with a bun for a shredded beef sandwich. She also canned lots of jams, morel mushrooms, beans both green and yellow. Tomato juice, sauce and lots of other veggies like sauerkraut. Good luck on your adventures.
Did I understand correctly? They filter water through the Berkey just so they can wash dishes with filtered water? That's a bit expensive, isn't it, to wash dishes with filtered water, especially the Berkey?
Your blood is getting thicker being in the cold. My dad was stationed in AK Jan-March in the early 60's. Getting off the plane it was -80, by the end of March it was up to zero and they were running around in short sleeves. This was an eye opening video. You guys will make it if your food doesn't run out. I can't wait to see the rest.
"hey let's make up an insanely high figure for the schoolie conversion so I can make believe that I'm waaaay better than these people living a different life"
@@darkstar2963 and I'd seriously doubt it's over 100k but either way... So? You'll be shocked to hear but many of us don't want to buy a house. We like living nomadic ally, but still want a comfortable home. Now these guys have an insanely awesome, liveable, mobile home they can take anywhere they want. And it's still so much cheaper than you're average house even at your figure
@@darkstar2963 If you would like to check the video description, it states that Chris' total investment is $80k on the Bus. Nowhere near the "over $150k" that you would "bet your life savings" on. So...Um...There's that. 🤣👍
I appreciate how smartly you have done - I'm beyond totally impressed. I'm going to learn to can by myself, I love watching others who know what I don't. Thanks for the information.
Where in Wisconsin do you call home? We have had 2 bouts of extreme cold. The Milwaukee area is having single digit temperatures right now. You both have the best set up. I wish you the best.
Wow..great video! Thanks so much. We moved off grid one year ago..in Northern Canada. I hear you about the cloud cover rendering the 'solar power' inadequate in winter. We basically had 'generator power' for a solid 2 months. We have a diesel generator but it drank the fuel. I made the mistake of thinking 'off grid' living would be cheaper. It's really not at all. (for us anyways). Our pipes froze in the cold snap in December as well. So much to learn but we're hanging in. Thanks again for a great video.
i watched to the end. I love your down to earth approach to how u are both living in the bus and van. no one talks about how to stay healthy in the winter and i love that u talk about your canning. I live on 3 acs and we can lots of food. normally 120 quarts of tomatoes(except last yr they didnt grow), I love your root cellar. We have a 24ft camper and a casita camper. i love them both but havent done winter camping in either. I do like the thought of a wood stove in our bigger camper. the dutch oven cooking looks to be interesting, my husband does that with a group of boys from our church called Trail Life. they camp out in a tent in the winter and cook outside too..snow and all. Glassing your eggs is something im learning about too. thanks for the real life video
First time seeing you. I loved watching your post!! Just a thought... Have you thought of a Panda spin dryer for spinning out you're washed laundry? I bought mine 2 years ago and it works great! It's a stainless steel canister and spins at 3200 RPMs for 5 minutes. Everything is practically dry when its done spinning. I finish drying clothes on hangers and sheets over a shower rod in about an hour. I live in a traditional home, but have hung my clothes to dry for many years, so adding a yoga towel and sheets was no big deal. Hope to see more of your posts!! Have fun!
Hang your wet laundry outside and let it freeze dry for an hour or so. Then bring it in and it won’t have as much moisture left in it to dry, leaving less condensation.
We can too,but with your limited space,you should get a freeze dryer.saves alot of space on storage and less work to prepare for storing ,the unit is no bigger then a small stove,and dont need to store in freezer when done.or jars taking up space
Hey there , great video , I'm all about canning n foraging ,hunting AND living in a 45 MCI off grid but in Canada . I totally enjoyed this video and learned some cool things for preserving . Thanks so much for sharing 🙏💗💫🚍
I applaud your resilience & well thought out planning. I could probably do it in the desert like areas of Arizona, but not anywhere that got below 30. I just don't do cold, it's why I live in the South. lol
Thanks for the video... I retired a few years ago and moved from Ocean Beach CA to The Ozarks in Arkansas. I bought property on a lake and built a cabin in the forest. I'm not off grid but I could be with a little work. I am set up for any problems. Good luck guys.
They're sure not skimping on weight. Looks like they're pulling a lot of weight. Not bad mileage at 7 mpg. Years ago when I worked at a couple truck stops back in the 80's truckers told me they were getting about 5 mpg.
I'm so confused by this video. I had cabin fever watching it. How much gas has been used up for just two people. And having logs delivered into the forest on a giant flat bed with crane? I can't imagine any of this is good for the environment or planet. I just don't know
I'm not trying to be mean, but if you're going to show your bus conversion to the public, you might want to think about cleaning it up a bit. It's like selling your home. Big turn off when walking into a messy place that owners are showing. I didn't even bother watching all of your video once I saw the interior mess. Just saying......
Why couldn't you wrap your propane tank with a water heater wrap? I would think something like that could help 😜 with keeping your propane tanks from freezing up.
The root cellar veges in that overhead shot looked like they had some black discolouration/mould (?) on them. Or is that just a typical "look" of veges kept in root cellar 'cold storage'? I live in a country where the winters never get cold enough to have a root cellar option.
YT folks have so few things in life that challenge them that they have go build a house on a bus to stay in the wilderness to “rough” and face adversity…. Incredible
The part you are referring to is called the ring or the band. The ring or band is removed after processing canned food. Then lift the jar by the lid to make sure there is a good seal. The ring or band is placed on the jar once the lid has been removed before refrigeration. .
@@debbiejohnson6146 Huh... I understand it seals when processing. I just always thought you would wanna keep it on there as its home processing and not a factory sealed can. Learn somethin new every day!
@@trevorensrud8317 I've been watching grandmother, aunts etc can for 60 years, and I've never seen them take the rings off. My sister went to a class to learn how, and she doesn't take the rings off.
Why don’t you put solar panels on the side of the bus that stay flat against the side for travel but you can up like a bus window exit so it can get more sun while sitting. You have a lot of blank windowless sides where they would fit.
If you wanted some insulation on the windows spray water on the inside and put clear bubble wrap on. I’ve heard it works great and if it’s clear it will still let light in.
Have a question have you ever had to move two different location because the weather was really really bad there to get better service on your laptop and cell phone
I really hope u read this. I have a tiny house also , I put my deep freezer under the countertop and put hinges on the counter so I can open the counter up and the freezer so I don't have to move it
This has been a dream of theirs for quite a while and are happily living out this life goal. I love that they are crushing it in the Northwoods of WI in the winter.
I'm looking in the description of this video & I just want to let you know that the ProMaster is a Ram, not a Dodge. Also, Linnea's ProMaster is not a short wheelbase, it's a medium wheelbase.
Wow, this is so AWESOME.. FOR ME THE BEST PART WAS THE TINY WOOD STOVE!!!!! I just installed a 5kw... And I've already contacted darkwolf artisans about getting a grate. I gave you the credit. It was so awesome to learn about. In fact I haven't even put my first fire in it yet, but it is so exciting!!!!
Linnea was a huge inspiration in me taking the leap and buying my van. That was in July 2021 and it's one of my most favorite decisions that I've made 🤍 so wonderful watching where the journey is now
DUDE! You got a Element!!! I had a 2007. LOVED that car. Was more like jeep. I never worried about the weather when I had that.I could go anywhere. Plowed right though drifts SEVERAL feet high. Wish they still made them. Linnea said she has a Cubic Mini wood stove but what brand is yours? Great video. Really enjoyed it. Thanks
Congratulations on making a successful 👏 off Roading trip ! Learning the gears is kinda intimidating...but once you do it few times, you can do it in you sleep. My brother and I off roaded in a mail truck for years. We wear Elk hunting or dear hunting. He was10 yrs old, and I was 13. We went on some pretty scarey roads.. but we made it. Were still here. If only our dad new. My brother did most of the scarey driving. I did the flat through the woods stuff..😅 The people you meet were so nice. What great scenery....what a Rush.....great job ! See you soon Roaming Reckless Pal ..Kathy Johnston 🌲🌲🌲🦋
Have you seen the hydro gardens? It uses nominal electricity and works extremely well through winter. Or maybe microgeens? I've had a lot of fun with those and they produce so fast that you can rotate two if you have the space.
pretty cool gig you guys got going on. great set-up. however, i don't know why you are surprised by the winter temps. duh! you ever heard of climate crisis. as a canadian, i have got to tell you - ok, yeah, you got your cold spells, but ALL winters are milder now. i'm from saskatchewan. it RAINS in january now. DUH! It saddens me how everyone has forgotten that the phrase "Climate Change" came from the Florida state government as an executive order during the federal administration of George W. Bush. All government employees and reports were no longer allowed to use the correct terminology: global warming and greenhouse effect. Only the phrase "climate change" was permitted. It permeated the planet. And you guys are surprised by a mild winter. Wisconsin used to be far more difficult. However, I do believe your set-up back then would have brought you through the winter. Outdoor refrigeration - obvious. But, I Love the Canning! Can't wait to see the end.
Could you put up a guide on how you did your pressure cooking…what foods do better and can you do fruits that way? I’m getting ready to look for skoolies and love this idea! Wonderful bus you have!
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I am a seventy two year, old lady, and you are living my dream. What an amazing journey for y'all. If you have never tried home canned tuna, I suggest it. It is amazing. The store canned stuff is like cat food to me, but the home canned is wonderful. My mom used to also can venison, when my dad hunted. Canning and fermenting is the way to go. Best wishes to y'all.
Speak on it. I want to this to Slephnir Bus from Norway
How'd, I admire your ambition to get out and enjoy the peace of nature. I can't relate to being 72 as I'm only 36, but my entire life consists of work, (alot of work) and hanging out with my 76 year old "adopted" grandmother and my pup. Like you, she really enjoys getting out and camping or just being out of town and under the stars. Unfortunately, she is on oxygen, but with a lil creativity, some batteries, and an inverter, it can all be mobile.
I hate to see anyone get deprived of peace and freedom regardless of age. This all may sound dumb but I really hope you are able to get out and enjoy whatever country may be around you.
Try not to let 72 be anything but a number when it comes to your future and happiness...
You're missing a real treat if you aren't following both Chris and Linnea. Period. But add this off grid adventure, alone itself is so much fun. They're down to earth, funny and full of love. As a person who has had similar challenges in dry cabins, I am incredibly impressed with their approach and positivity.
Amén
Completely agree.
These young folks would be one of the few survivors if it all hit the fan!!! They've got it all figured out. Many would die...they'd make it!!!
Linnea and Chris - I have been following both of you since way back when - all that canning, preparation, all of it. And, I have watched all of your videos since you've been in the woods (Chris so sorry about that spider bite; but so glad you got it taken care of). This video was my favorite so far since you've been in the woods. Yes... in addition to sharing about "how" you put it all together and how you are making it all work, your filming and editing is wonderful - and makes this particular video so accessible to all of us whether we just experience it non-house living or are just enjoying it as you give it to us. The food you've created looks so good, especially the bread. I love seeing the dogs, and am wondering what their winter is like. OK - I am finally going to order Athletic Greens!
I am 62, single, poor health & even worse financials, lol, so l won't be doing this but kudos to you brave kids for giving it a go and creating your own cosy little spaces. As l watched this live l found it quite relaxing and l fell totally in love with your ADORABLE roommates - the little wolf & very small polar bear!😉 I can't imagine being out in nature like this without at least one dog. Your babies are livin' the doggie dream, yay!- may they stay safe & healthy for many many years of adventures to come! Good 🍀 Luck kids!👍🏻🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦
Dear Shendara, loved your response to their video... I hope that as you live your days, you can figure out ways to increase your income (something I am trying to do)...which will then allow you to do more in .your life. Aloha to you, mililani 🙏🏽
@@agneskiesling2905 l don't think things will turn out so well for me that way, but l thank you very much for your thoughtful words and very kind wishes! Take care of yourself! 💖🍀🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦
Take your Azz to DR PHIL
@@shendaraalshedir1933 ... thankyou Shendara... I am sorry 😞...
@@agneskiesling2905 Thank ❤️ You, you are a very kind person. I wish you all the best.🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦❤️
Y'all really are soul mates.😍 You both have the same growth mindset.😎👍
That was a great tour. Does that AG1 really taste as good as everyone says it does?
Do you think you'll be able to handle the heat of the desert after getting used to the cold?
Enjoyed this, Have a good one!😘❤❤❤🐾❤🐾🍷
I've really got to try growing srouts. Yours are growing good.😊
My 22 year old son loves his AG1. Try it, you'll probably like it too!
Sounds like an exciting and challenging adventure, I hope everything goes well for you during your off-grid winter tiny home life!
Thank you!
Resilient ... Adaptable ... Driven. That's what I see with you two. I will be following along here on out. You guys are incredible.
Hugs from Australia, Veronica 🌻
Just wondering if cutting down a few trees, maybe create a 25ft to 50ft clearing around your bus & van, for fire wood, to eliminate "widow-maker" trees and to provide more sunlight for your solar panels, would be an option for you. Nice bus build and homesteading ideas you've put in place - great work both of you!
Solar under trees seems to be a problem, as well as high latitude in the winter. Cold temps can actually be a plus for solar as long as you have a means to keep batteries warm enough. For a worst case scenario, you two are proving it can be done. If it can be done there, it can be done anywhere with confidence.
I LOVE the buried garbage can idea. Great for keeping out bugs and rot, too. But for sure you need to check your veggies occasionally and rotate them to ensure one bad one doesn't spoil the whole batch.
they could use a few wind gens...(think roof top type).. if your having solar issues...... but plenty of wind
Most including myself carry a generator. Less fuel to charge batteries rather than run the bus off of it. It helps in a rough spot but if you dont have room for much fuel. I understand that also.
wonder what the wood drop off cost thats a great idea
Consider perhaps getting some blocks of soapstone to put on your woodstoves. They will absorb some of the heat of the fires while they're burning (tempering how much gets put into the vehicles), and then re-radiate that heat for hours afterward. Best of all, soapstone doesn't get super-hot, so it's actually safer to be around than the woodstove itself!
Great video. We live in our 40ft Arctic Bluebird Fe in the Alaskan Interior, where it typically gets down to -20f to -60f throughout most of the winter. Our bus was specifically built to deal with these Arctic conditions. Heated floors, 6-12 inches of spray foam on the exterior outside under the floor. It was nice to see others deal with Skoolie Life in cold temps. Running water was something that was difficult to master at -40f, especially with our plumbing outside of the bus. Thanks for the video.
Nice! We taught ourselves to can when the pandemic started and it's become a happy fun social activity for us.
Thank you for demonstrating that Wintering off grid requires a lot of prep and forethought. It's alarming how many folks think they can just pick a spot, plop down, and thrive without supplies or reserves.
Edit: If you guys are where I think you are, I hope you enjoyed the Fall leaves in the Kettle-Morraine.
Chris used to run this channel 😯
He still does 😉 With a great team, of course.
Love them…watch every chance I get. Be safe you two!!!🎉😊
truely amazing presentation. loved every minute. so inspiring and honest
I've been watching your videos for a long time on changes you have made to your bus. Now I see you met a nice lady as well who loves your lifestyle. That's awesome!
Thank you very much!
I just love this. I follow you both. Linnea always inspires me. I'm currently living in a SUV and lately no heat. So hoping to have a new rig to build out soon. I'll be 60 this year and km still loving it. I'll be in my SUV for a yr in April. I'm so impressed with all the canning you guys did. Hopefully I can do that when I get a bigger rig. Ty guys I absolutely adore you both. Linnea I just got a cross bow andnim going to learn to use it and do some hunting. I already fish. Ty for showing real life! Be blessed this winter. PS The Q&A was awesome.
So you get off on killing animals the worst and most painful way. 😭
You guys looks so tired and worned out. Is it really worth?
That’s a good idea, but the battery stuff you got to reassure the solar system
Amazing preservation ideas! Thank you for sharing!
Did you ever think about using some insulation boards around the bottom of the bus? I have seen people that used it around the edge of the bus like mobile home skirting. Peace love happiness
Just found y'all this morning! Love the tour and layout of your bus! Was wondering what the solution is that you put your raw eggs in🤔 ...2 years? That's awesome! Have a great day!
In the van. Would a USB charged small fan help to circulate your heat better? I'm not sure how low it could draw since heat rises but the fan could be used during hotter months if it doesn't work for the heat. If my feet or hands get cold, I'm done. We gotta find cheap running way to circulate your heat. Hehehe
May I ask why you aren’t allowing yourself to leave this winter at all?
Do you think or believe the school bus or a transit bus is the best to convert. That is what I'm choosing between. And I want to thank you for this video . I learned so much I saved the video on my phone .
Hi guys.... hugs from Minnesota just a FYI my grama canned beef like stew meat. It can be used in soups, for tacos, made with a gravy for on biscuits, chili for a twist instead of hamburger. You can make a hash with it, casseroles, or just with a bun for a shredded beef sandwich. She also canned lots of jams, morel mushrooms, beans both green and yellow. Tomato juice, sauce and lots of other veggies like sauerkraut. Good luck on your adventures.
Did I understand correctly? They filter water through the Berkey just so they can wash dishes with filtered water? That's a bit expensive, isn't it, to wash dishes with filtered water, especially the Berkey?
I'm thinking there are hazards of washing too close to drinking source...so filter it all for safety.
I had a similar question as the Berkey is supposed to filter all types of water so one can safely have potable water?
Where do you store all your dog food for the whole winter so other animals don't get into it?
Your blood is getting thicker being in the cold. My dad was stationed in AK Jan-March in the early 60's. Getting off the plane it was -80, by the end of March it was up to zero and they were running around in short sleeves. This was an eye opening video. You guys will make it if your food doesn't run out. I can't wait to see the rest.
“Hey let’s spend 200k on an insane skoolie, but then make life as hard as humanly possible and act like we have no money.”
What am I watching
"hey let's make up an insanely high figure for the schoolie conversion so I can make believe that I'm waaaay better than these people living a different life"
@@TomBedlammusic insanely high. I’d love to hear them chime in because I’d be willing to bet my life savings (about $25) it’s over $150k
@@darkstar2963 and I'd seriously doubt it's over 100k but either way... So? You'll be shocked to hear but many of us don't want to buy a house. We like living nomadic ally, but still want a comfortable home. Now these guys have an insanely awesome, liveable, mobile home they can take anywhere they want. And it's still so much cheaper than you're average house even at your figure
@@darkstar2963 If you would like to check the video description, it states that Chris' total investment is $80k on the Bus. Nowhere near the "over $150k" that you would "bet your life savings" on. So...Um...There's that. 🤣👍
I appreciate how smartly you have done - I'm beyond totally impressed. I'm going to learn to can by myself, I love watching others who know what I don't. Thanks for the information.
Where in Wisconsin do you call home? We have had 2 bouts of extreme cold. The Milwaukee area is having single digit temperatures right now. You both have the best set up. I wish you the best.
Wait...are these two the owners of this Tiny Home Tours channel?
Chris is the owner. Linnea and Akela have their own channel.
Super Awesome guys big Blessings. PS if U guys see Big Foot can U take a picture thanks..🌠
Wow..great video! Thanks so much. We moved off grid one year ago..in Northern Canada. I hear you about the cloud cover rendering the 'solar power' inadequate in winter. We basically had 'generator power' for a solid 2 months. We have a diesel generator but it drank the fuel. I made the mistake of thinking 'off grid' living would be cheaper. It's really not at all. (for us anyways). Our pipes froze in the cold snap in December as well. So much to learn but we're hanging in. Thanks again for a great video.
3👍👍👍’s up! At least you know you can make it if the shtf and we’re forced to ‘go into the woods’ and live.
i watched to the end. I love your down to earth approach to how u are both living in the bus and van. no one talks about how to stay healthy in the winter and i love that u talk about your canning. I live on 3 acs and we can lots of food. normally 120 quarts of tomatoes(except last yr they didnt grow), I love your root cellar. We have a 24ft camper and a casita camper. i love them both but havent done winter camping in either. I do like the thought of a wood stove in our bigger camper. the dutch oven cooking looks to be interesting, my husband does that with a group of boys from our church called Trail Life. they camp out in a tent in the winter and cook outside too..snow and all. Glassing your eggs is something im learning about too. thanks for the real life video
First time seeing you. I loved watching your post!!
Just a thought... Have you thought of a Panda spin dryer for spinning out you're washed laundry? I bought mine 2 years ago and it works great! It's a stainless steel canister and spins at 3200 RPMs for 5 minutes. Everything is practically dry when its done spinning. I finish drying clothes on hangers and sheets over a shower rod in about an hour. I live in a traditional home, but have hung my clothes to dry for many years, so adding a yoga towel and sheets was no big deal. Hope to see more of your posts!! Have fun!
Now that’s a well lived in van! You can sure tell the difference.
Hey Chris aren't you originally a Florida boy like I am ?
I DO NOT like the cold.
Hang your wet laundry outside and let it freeze dry for an hour or so. Then bring it in and it won’t have as much moisture left in it to dry, leaving less condensation.
You two are an inspiration!! ❤️
I so enjoy watching you guys 😍
We can too,but with your limited space,you should get a freeze dryer.saves alot of space on storage and less work to prepare for storing ,the unit is no bigger then a small stove,and dont need to store in freezer when done.or jars taking up space
It is hard work but both of you are going a great job.
They’re really roughing it … if anything they’ll survive it all
Hey there , great video , I'm all about canning n foraging ,hunting AND living in a 45 MCI off grid but in Canada . I totally enjoyed this video and learned some cool things for preserving . Thanks so much for sharing 🙏💗💫🚍
I applaud your resilience & well thought out planning. I could probably do it in the desert like areas of Arizona, but not anywhere that got below 30. I just don't do cold, it's why I live in the South. lol
If u sell all the vehicles and buy a cheap cottage. U can live there for same cost. If u take the bicycle and buss instead of owning car
look into some wind gens think roof top 400-800 watts 1 or 2 should help alot with power issues
Really neat to see your whole set for off grid living and what it’s been like living in the north woods in the winter. Great video!!!
Thanks for the video... I retired a few years ago and moved from Ocean Beach CA to The Ozarks in Arkansas. I bought property on a lake and built a cabin in the forest. I'm not off grid but I could be with a little work. I am set up for any problems. Good luck guys.
❤️❤️❤️💕Omg their canned food looks delicious. Makes me want to order from her😁❤️💕
Awesome tour. Very informative. Thank you
No running water…sounds like you’re a perfect candidate for Homestead RESCUE! Love your efforts…
They're sure not skimping on weight. Looks like they're pulling a lot of weight. Not bad mileage at 7 mpg. Years ago when I worked at a couple truck stops back in the 80's truckers told me they were getting about 5 mpg.
I'm so confused by this video. I had cabin fever watching it. How much gas has been used up for just two people. And having logs delivered into the forest on a giant flat bed with crane? I can't imagine any of this is good for the environment or planet. I just don't know
I'm not trying to be mean, but if you're going to show your bus conversion to the public, you might want to think about cleaning it up a bit. It's like selling your home. Big turn off when walking into a messy place that owners are showing. I didn't even bother watching all of your video once I saw the interior mess. Just saying......
Did anyone else notice in the background the dog cleaning itself on the bed in the smaller vehicle?? Eww😫😫😫😫😫😨
Why couldn't you wrap your propane tank with a water heater wrap? I would think something like that could help 😜 with keeping your propane tanks from freezing up.
The root cellar veges in that overhead shot looked like they had some black discolouration/mould (?) on them. Or is that just a typical "look" of veges kept in root cellar 'cold storage'?
I live in a country where the winters never get cold enough to have a root cellar option.
Maybe I’m not seeing this properly but is the bottom part of lid missing on all of your can goods? It looks like just the flat part of lid is there.
PLEASE tell us how you preserved your eggs - water glassed ?
YT folks have so few things in life that challenge them that they have go build a house on a bus to stay in the wilderness to “rough” and face adversity…. Incredible
Why are there jars missing half the lid?
The part you are referring to is called the ring or the band. The ring or band is removed after processing canned food. Then lift the jar by the lid to make sure there is a good seal. The ring or band is placed on the jar once the lid has been removed before refrigeration. .
@@debbiejohnson6146 Huh... I understand it seals when processing. I just always thought you would wanna keep it on there as its home processing and not a factory sealed can. Learn somethin new every day!
@@trevorensrud8317 I've been watching grandmother, aunts etc can for 60 years, and I've never seen them take the rings off. My sister went to a class to learn how, and she doesn't take the rings off.
AWESOME AWESOME Love your tiny homes B Bless Stay Safe!
Why don’t you put solar panels on the side of the bus that stay flat against the side for travel but you can up like a bus window exit so it can get more sun while sitting. You have a lot of blank windowless sides where they would fit.
If you wanted some insulation on the windows spray water on the inside and put clear bubble wrap on. I’ve heard it works great and if it’s clear it will still let light in.
Sizleri kutluyorum her zorlugun ustesinden geldiginizi gorunce ilaki ev olmasi gerekmiyor supersiniz👍💖💖
this is high level van life!🤯🤯 imagine a highly mobile home but still choose to be stuck in the middle of winter.🤯🤯
How your can and pickled cucumber didn’t blow it up? Because I have made a lot and few bottles did blow up
Check out the Grayll Geopress. Way easier and quicker than the platypus.
Modern-day pioneers with some modern-day equipment. How did you all meet? It was meant to be
It's so strange seeing the camera on Linnea and her not getting annoyed, because for once it's not just Chris taking the piss. ^^
Awesome set ups 👍
Have a question have you ever had to move two different location because the weather was really really bad there to get better service on your laptop and cell phone
I really hope u read this. I have a tiny house also , I put my deep freezer under the countertop and put hinges on the counter so I can open the counter up and the freezer so I don't have to move it
@22:10 I see a house just past the little blue car? Are you guys staying on someone property for this experiment?
Are these people doing this willingly, or is this some kind of alternative to prison, hard labor, etc? 😀
This has been a dream of theirs for quite a while and are happily living out this life goal. I love that they are crushing it in the Northwoods of WI in the winter.
Cooking steaks or ribs or any meat really over a wood fire is the best just amazing
Wondering why the Berky water system alone isn’t enough?
I'm looking in the description of this video & I just want to let you know that the ProMaster is a Ram, not a Dodge. Also, Linnea's ProMaster is not a short wheelbase, it's a medium wheelbase.
These two are great..!
Not to shit on someone's way of life or on tiny/mobile homes but that thermometer is hella dirty.
Wow! Thank you for this video! Very nice set up. Do you think you will can more food if you do this again next year??
If you talk farenheit please write to the screen in celsius. Thanks
Wow, this is so AWESOME.. FOR ME THE BEST PART WAS THE TINY WOOD STOVE!!!!! I just installed a 5kw... And I've already contacted darkwolf artisans about getting a grate. I gave you the credit. It was so awesome to learn about. In fact I haven't even put my first fire in it yet, but it is so exciting!!!!
Linnea was a huge inspiration in me taking the leap and buying my van. That was in July 2021 and it's one of my most favorite decisions that I've made 🤍 so wonderful watching where the journey is now
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Thanks for watching. :)
DUDE! You got a Element!!! I had a 2007. LOVED that car. Was more like jeep. I never worried about the weather when I had that.I could go anywhere. Plowed right though drifts SEVERAL feet high. Wish they still made them. Linnea said she has a Cubic Mini wood stove but what brand is yours?
Great video. Really enjoyed it.
Thanks
No way I can live in that type of temperature with limited power and water.
Congratulations on making a successful 👏 off Roading trip ! Learning the gears is kinda intimidating...but once you do it few times, you can do it in you sleep. My brother and I off roaded in a mail truck for years. We wear Elk hunting or dear hunting. He was10 yrs old, and I was 13. We went on some pretty scarey roads.. but we made it. Were still here. If only our dad new. My brother did most of the scarey driving. I did the flat through the woods stuff..😅 The people you meet were so nice. What great scenery....what a Rush.....great job !
See you soon
Roaming Reckless Pal
..Kathy Johnston 🌲🌲🌲🦋
Could u share the mixture of water solution for storing the eggs?
Have you seen the hydro gardens? It uses nominal electricity and works extremely well through winter. Or maybe microgeens? I've had a lot of fun with those and they produce so fast that you can rotate two if you have the space.
pretty cool gig you guys got going on. great set-up. however, i don't know why you are surprised by the winter temps. duh! you ever heard of climate crisis. as a canadian, i have got to tell you - ok, yeah, you got your cold spells, but ALL winters are milder now. i'm from saskatchewan. it RAINS in january now. DUH! It saddens me how everyone has forgotten that the phrase "Climate Change" came from the Florida state government as an executive order during the federal administration of George W. Bush. All government employees and reports were no longer allowed to use the correct terminology: global warming and greenhouse effect. Only the phrase "climate change" was permitted. It permeated the planet. And you guys are surprised by a mild winter. Wisconsin used to be far more difficult. However, I do believe your set-up back then would have brought you through the winter. Outdoor refrigeration - obvious. But, I Love the Canning! Can't wait to see the end.
Any concerns about dangerous gases from your wood stove?
Immediate turn off: pushing a product.....also the green liquid reminds me of nasogastic tube drainage....but I always love the dogs🤗
Could you put up a guide on how you did your pressure cooking…what foods do better and can you do fruits that way? I’m getting ready to look for skoolies and love this idea! Wonderful bus you have!