THEFT ON OUR HOMESTEAD // expats in Panama
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I lived in Panama 5 years get used to it. The only way to prevent theft is to have someone guarding it 24/7. Once the realize what you have in the bus it will all be gone.
Hi Rick, you´re absolutely right. I´m In Costa Rica, 12 years now full time. If you can´t protect your stuff it will be gone. I was even the victim of a home invasion burglary one rainy night, woke up and all my valuables were gone, I think they had a key or picked the lock on the security bar gate on the front door. I tell newbies, bright lights. burglar bars. razor wire. big mean dogs. alarm system. get a gun and randomly empty the mag into the ground or a target with a backstop to let everyone know they rob you at the peril of being shot. I give a trusted tico neighbor a couple beers and a pack of smokes to guard my place when I go to town for groceries. That´s how the locals do it and it works for them...most of the time.
Petty thief is a national sport in most of the counties in Central America.... get use to it.
As "rich" gringos the locals almost feel as if they are entitled to their share of what you have since you have enough.
and the same is true in whatever USA state that you live in.
@@MrMarkAMartin Nowhere near as bad as in Central America.... it's almost acceptable especially if the victim is a Gringo.... and as for the police and the court system actually doing something about it.... once again Central America pales in comparison to the states. This is the opinion of experience in both environments.
Love my country! But unfortunately people taking things from your yard are going to be a recurring thing if you don’t play safe. Unlike the USA for the must part no one take things from your yard but if you notice must houses in Panama have security fences and rod iron on the windows so people won’t break in. Even though Boquete it’s pretty safe you still have to take precautions. Get some security cámaras and a gate for your property.
Sorry to burst your bubble, but, in US, if it ain't chained down, it's gone! Directly proportionate to the gap in resources. Don't be fooled by the blaming on drug use...we've had massive drug use for half a century. This kind of behavior spiked when it became clear there was nothing left to lose. As long as you can still believe that working a little harder will get you what the neighbor has, it's a better bet than jail. When you look around and see that our system rewards and protects the crooks, well, it ain't rocket science!
Lynn
Good morning all =.. Buy a shipping container.. They are cheap and super secure. You will always be a target of theft anywhere, Imagine when you travel. When we build its the first structure on site. If you buy a container lock its soooooo hard to cut off. you need torches to break into one and they keep critters and bugs out, They are also heavy enough the wind will not budge them. With the flat roof they work really well as a base for your solar panels and CC controller power building. Just resist the idea of adding any windows or extra doors. People als have at or cottage and leave boat motors 4 wheelers in them and its the only defence. Ive seen signs of atempted break ins they always give up. .. Further think Guest Room or in Special K's case panic room :)
Bryon Bertrim great idea
Just make sure you ventilate the darn thing so your stuff doesn't mold.
Good idea. They could also run a gutter for water collection.
Thats a good idea, and if you get one, get a 20 footer, instead of a 30 or 40 footer, they are easier to move around and are less tunnel like, so its a little easier to get stuff in and out. Put it up on concrete pavers or blocks so the bottom doesn't rust out.
Excellent idea!!
Omg; I so love this brave young couple, and their adventures!
I don't know how hard it might be to find the materials there, but I keep thinking about those little stacks of shims that aren't welded well (sorry, I know you're so proud of them). While you're feeling 'rock solid' right now, the smallest shift in either soil slip or small earth quake could easily cause your home to slip off one of these, the result being you'll, at minimum, drive those pillers up into your undercarriage. If it fell just right, it also might end on it's side. Either way, it's really sketch!!!
So my suggestion would be to see if you can't access some I-BEAM long enough to extend pillar to pillar so as to build basically an H shaped frame, shimmed with the largest flats possible, all strapped solidly to your piers. And, as has been said before, make it able to accept/remove shims as the ground under you shifts with the rains...coz it will!
This is one area where being OVERLY cautious is sensible.
Also, if you put skirting around the bottom, you'll avoid animals taking refuge under your rig and can provide you with a crawl space shed with a lockable door to store your stuff. All of it can be broken into, but " outta sight, outta mind".
Welcome home! Lynn
I used to have a drain like that from my kitchen sink. Frogs. In the silverware drawer. Get ready for that. In fact there's more snakes where you live. Put a stainless steel mesh cover at the bottom.
Good idea !!
Wouldn't a U-trap, like under a sink, help take care of that.. It'd keep the pipe wet up to that point, and still allow drainage, but keep critters at bay.
@@MrPir84free I think critters would swim right through.
So very happy for you two to being living in the bus!!! A negative thing happened and you turned it into a positive....this I love
Get a shipping container. Cheap. And super secure. You can build a lean to roof on the one side and know you will have a safe and secured space for all your material and tools. They come in 20 foot and 40+ feet. Build footing 6 of them. To support a 20 foot trailer. You need to set up your shop and power source. This will help you with all your projects in the future.
It's one of your neighbors. They're watching you!
It could be anyone: they put their entire lives on the internet!
kare more
Exactly! Nobody is going to drive way out there to steal a weed wacker. It’s a neighbor.
@@jimallen1485 just watched a dateline last night, someone killed 6 Americans and took there property n houses n tried to sell them in Panama. They caught him but it took yrs, for the police to do anything.
Karma for that crack about "all the indigenous people"!
@@raymondhuber6306 the killer was a gringo, wasnt it?
Awesome video guys, built a porch outside the bus so you could see the sunrise and sunset and drinking your favorite coffee.
For now if you have a topper for your truck store thing inside if it locks
or buy a storage container
Those two guys that walked on by your property that you waved at? It might be time to get a motion detector security camera that sends to your phone when intruders are on your property! It’s sad for sure but ,
It was only a matter of time! The people that walk or use that road know your Ex-Pats and have no fear of stealing from you. If I was a betting man; the stolen tools are not that far away
MICHAEL PARKIN No further than two houses down on either side of them, but of course, no one knows or saw anything. lol
Yep. They will forever be treated as gringos...and with great big smiles.
What is a ex-pat ?
@@whatyoumakeofit6635 A fancy name for an immigrant. It's usually a term that British, Canadian, and US people use.
Latins.......they are jelly of you....in Latin America if you have even a little bit more than your neighbor they will always steal from you or look the other way when others steal which is the same thing....I guarantee you it’s your neighbors
You two have the best laughs! I loved it when Jordan asked for a kiss in response to Kaylee's pepper on her face! Thanks for being who you are, learning and growing and sharing...you always give so much! I wish I could be there helping you!
My first camper van was a minivan. I had a kitchen with a sink, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a slow cooker. I had a bathroom with a camper shower. I had a monitor that I connected my phone to, to watch tv. A single size bed. Under the bed was my closet. And the back of my van was my electronics bay.
I had one 255 watt solar panel, 3 155watt gel cell batteries that powered every thing. It took me 1 year to design it and build it.
I lived in my minivan for 2 years. Then I bought a full size van. Moved everything from the minivan to the full size van. Lived 2 years in the full size van. Then started to rent a house while I was supposed to have my full size van (nickname: The Beast) worked on. The cost was going to cost more then I bought the van for.
So, now I'm looking for a newer full size van. Hopefully by the end of this summer I'll start a new dream and a year from then move back to the camper van life style.
I would suggest, along with shipping container for storage a Ring camera, it records, you can view from almost anywhere, it's battery operated and you can add a solar panel so you never have to charge it.
Love your channel, stay safe.
2lotony A few others have suggested solar panels, but they'll steal the damn panels too. Also, others have said it takes a torch to get into those containers, but the doors need a lock and my buddy used a battery driven DeWalt grinder on his and the lock was off in 3 minutes. It takes someone living there with a shotgun, I think, to really be secure.
you need wifi for ring lol I hate my ring cameras
@@lal5555f I love mine, but I have great WiFi.
@@LisaGrace Yea I've tried just about everything to get better wifi but i live in the middle of no where pretty much haha
I can help with that cockroach problem. They hate peppermint!! I use white vinegar and peppermint oil and spray away!! Smells nice and they will all leave. Helps with spiders also!! Hide your tools in the woods. No one is going to take the time to hunt the whole property!!! Good Luck!
You need to buy a shed to store all your tools. You will be accumulating more and more tools as you go and they take up a lot of space. Build one bigger than you think you will need. You will be amazed how quickly it fills up. Happy Bus Living!
Glad you are back living in the bus on your land! I wondered about theft with van so close to the street. Love the idea of a shipping container with lock as a shed! I ordered the Protein version and love it!
You need to build a secure building on the property. A ten by ten foot concrete pad. Steel reinforced cinder block walls steel security door. And a concrete roof.
David Wilkinson,
With planning, as to its location on the property, they could also use such a building when they have "high winds." Where there are tornados in the states, they are building little underground shelters with reinforced door.
Can't say that i'm surprised that happened. Buy a 20 ft shipping container to store your equipment and building supplies. You can convert it to quest house after you are living on your property full time.
You're ALWAYS gonna need a secure she'd. The need for that will just keep growing. Lynn
Great idea. Add a few windows and you are good to go.
It's so nice to see you guys back in the bus i am so happy for you all especially Lola she's gonna love being on the land all the time, stay safe and god bless love ya Nancy
Nancy ??
Soooooooooo Jealous!! Congrats on your move in! Cant wait to see what you do with the rest of the compound. I spent some time in Panama in the early 90s and would love to make a trip back down, maybe in the Fall.
I've got a story about pepper spray, my son on a hunting trip, and him needing to relieve himself after a bear scare. Imagine that pain! 😆😆😆
Sounds about as bad as relieving yourself in the woods unaware you just previously touched poison ivy with your hand.
I'm so excited for you guys 😁 I wish you all the best ❤️
What a difference a year makes! Still love watching the videos. Thank you
Welcome home 💛🚐🌄
So happy for you all.
The irrigation system is awesome 👍.
Jenny looks beautiful ⭐
♥️🇨🇦
If it be rocking, don’t come knocking. 🌱
I've been following you guys since you started your journey into Mexico. I very much enjoy your videos and I'm more excited to see your homestead grow rather then had you continued to travel. I appreciate your ability to show the highs and lows of your journey while keeping your amazing positive/optimistic attitudes. Never lose that. Keep up the amazing work on both the homestead and the videos. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us who can live vicariously through you. ;-)
Beautiful you two, Mr. and Mrs. Adventure the views, the lights, the coziness of the bus! LOVE IT, LOVE YOU! Blessings upon blessings.
Great Video you guys!!! I love watching y’all & have been following for a while, pretty much since the beginning. The quality of your videos & your heartfelt love & happiness shines through !!! So awesome!!! Do you guys ever look back and compare how far you’ve come ? in so many ways! Y’all are beautiful humans !!! And so inspiring!!!!
Oh I’m so sorry to hear about your little theft issue It was just a wake up call for you guys. Anyhoo you guys been very blessed thus far so you’ll surely get passed that little hiccup. Be safe and keep a where of your surrounding, I can’t wait myself to start my journey back too Panama and live the dream like you guy.. I would love to meet you guys when I finish up my odds and ends here in the USA my deadline for myself is the summer of 2020. Many blessings and best wishes to you guys....
You two are amazing. I've been following your videos for quite some time and have enjoyed every one of them. You both have had a great journey. Be safe out there. Enjoy life ❤️❤️❤️
You could so build a green house out of the PVC pipe cheep and easy search USU hoop greenhouse if nothing else storage for thing you don't want to get wet they hold up to wind very well also
Very smart to move on the bus all those tools were sitting ducks. I got my morning movement coffee totally stoked 🕺🏽thank you guys.Can’t wait to try it😊
You should remove the driving seats if you havent already. Just a little more room. Small shed for your tools and extra storage would be a great next project. Im sure you know this already but just my two cents.......Happy days ahead ya'll. Best of luck.
Awesome view awesome friends what a life!!... I'm so happy for you guys! It's great to see you guys hanging out with Mr. And Mrs. Adventure, I'm a loyal follower of them and you so it's cool seeing you all together hanging out! Great video, thanks for sharing....✌️💕🚐🐾🌄
Oh poor girl . I did that a few years ago . Bless your heart .
Fantastic, you chose a good place to
Leave. Very quiet. Good land and the
Weather is nice. The coolest place.
I am from Panama but I leave in USA
For many yrs now.
Good to have you in Panama and to
Feel happy to be there.
Get the pvc out of the sun, the uv will deteriorate it.
Your land looks like it may be well suited for a catchment pond, if I am seeing that it does slope towards one corner. You can use it for irrigation and animals.
Glad for you all that everything worked out perfectly.
No septic tank. hmmm they are not hard to install. Then use the drain off of tank to irrigate. If not the drain will clog.
Hope y’all are well ❤️
Well it isn't good but good thing they only stole thing's that are not to bad to replace. I think its about time u guys build that shed and get a good lock for it. Also lol i thought is was my phone screen dirty i kept whipping my screen off i was like whaaat. Then i realized it is ur white walls and cealing that has marks on it. Looks like u guys still have a bit of cleaning to do some more painting and renovating which is the funest part! Can't wait to see the next vlog. Man i wish u guys could do daily vlogging i love watching u guys i get so exited when i get the notification that Nomadic movement has uploaded. So happy yall are back in the bus!
First rule of looking at property in an area, especially foreign countries, is look for how many houses have bars on the windows, and then ask yourself WHY.
If I remember correctly, in that area, all houses have bars -- and are definitely needed. We loved it there (Alto Boquete) but, theft is a real issue. Not violence.
Love it!! Makes me miss Panama so much!!
I agree with Bryon buy a 20ft shipping container and use it for a locking tool shed. Your parked right next to the road so you made it easy for ppl to take stuff
Nice to see you back in the bus on your own land. How cool is that! Enjoy.
I see a bath house next ,outdoor shower, compost toilet. Look at Bee n Theo
of THE INDIE PROJECT
They have an awesome bathhouse on their property in Portugal.
SONOMA BODYWORKS LaNessa. I love the Indie Project
They are Amazing as well 👍😊❣
I love Bea & Theo!!!!!
My parents live in Costa Rica.. It is part of the culture.. Stealing is a way of live.. Nuts everyone has to lock everything at night.
I live in costa rica, built our home in 2008. Thieves everywhere. Take the dogs inside at nite. The snakes have killed two of my pit bulls. My big boy loved to stay out at nite and wait for the jaguar to come down the path. He wanted to kill the cat, had chased it a couple of times. He is dead now, thieves shot him.
How is that "culture?" Seems like an easy way of getting what you want without working for it, unlike those who ACTUALLY worked to get those items. And now some poor asshat steals them for money.
Love, love, love! Sooooo happy for you guys! :)
Hola Jordan & Kaylee ! Great to see you back in the van. Looks nice and like the peaceful Teal exterior color. Want to say that I like the idea that Bryon Bertrim gave to Buy a Shipping Container and a container lock its soooooo hard to cut off. Also install some motion detectors and / or cameras for surveillance. Yes it is absolutely Gorgeous there, just Breath Taking. So add a little security and get a little peace of mind. Better to be protected. I say just "Do it" Be secure, then you can pull out two chairs, sit back and relax and watch that beautiful view of the sunset. God Bless You Both and Lola for Protection, Happiness, Peace & LOVE!! ~~ DD
... your #1 priority after getting the water collection system built, should be your safety and securing your property, installing everything needed ,to help deter and or prevent someone from breaking in while you are away from property and also deter a robbery while your home(outside flood lights w/automatic sensor,gates w/locks &barbed wire wrapping & fencing ; example )...... do you have a plan if someone try’s to do a home invasion (van invasion).. do you know what the police response time is in your area? Can they find your property/van easily? Do you have a address sign installed yet? Big easy to see/read?
Congratulations on being back in the bus!! I actually missed seeing you guys living in it! Just one suggestion though. To make the bus feel even more fresh would be to clean the darn fan!! Kaylee, glad you're not blind haha!
Finally back in the stable bus. But the thief made you finish off the bus as a home faster. And on the bright side you moved in baby.
Great one guys. Thanks :)
Great progress. Congratulations on your new home. Thanks for sharing.
So sorry you were a victim of theft. Very upsetting.
On a happier note, Jenny looks stunning! Looks like you really took care with the paint job. She is beautiful.
So nice to see you guys in the bus again! It’s like something was missing!!
always love your videos!!!
You cannot leave things when you live remote like that (i;ve been living in South Americ for 10+ years. When people only earn $200 a month and life is a struggle petty theft happens . Adopt a few stray dogs that stay at the property 24x7 (i.e. not a pet you take with you when you go out) and your problems will be solved
Until they poison the dogs to steal your stuff.... happens all the time.
I haveto say that I watch more of your vlogs then I do Netflix !
Thank you for letting us live vicariously through you Loves ! 🙃🙃💙💚💙
I wish they could post more though!
Fears moving to middle of nowhere but lives in the middle nowhere. Way to take on your fears.
Congrats on moving onto the land! Quick tip: without a P-trap on your graywater drain you created an avenue for more cockroaches and other insects.
A backflow valve would make more sense.
Build a secure box and secure it to your truck then you can take your tools etc with you when your not on the property. Secure your generator because that is a highly valued piece of kit. Remember if it's not secured it will be stolen. Your a prime target out in the middle of nowhere. Learn from this or get robbed again. Luvin your vids. M
Beautiful land! You have done a fabulous job!
You guys totally make me smile!! Thank you! xoxo FL.🌞
Add a strainer to your gray water. If food particles and other small bits get in the pipes they can clog the holes in the pvc, and small bits of food will attract rodents. With strainer, you can dispose of food bits before they go down the drain
Love you guys... whish you nothing but the best....
Elbow up on the end of the grey water pipe with a short piece of pipe. The short piece of pipe not taller than the start of the run. Then most of your water will go to the plants and it will still overflow if you use a lot of water. You don't want to cap the end or if the drip holes got plugged it could back up into the van.
But where is the second bedroom??? Bench seat & cot together??
It's a shame that you really need to put all your stuff behind lock & key nowadays. 'Luckely' they didn't brake into the van and take the rest of your gear. (That's our worst fear of living van life, especially with our cat being in the van..) Thanks for sharing guys. We can't wait to see what your homestead is going to be like.
They'll be back... They took all they could carry at the time and not be suspicious.
Would be nice if you build a small shed so you could lock all your tools and what not..and a deck beside your bus would feel more homey and more space too i think..more power to you guys..love your channel....
So great seeing you guys move back into the bus! Also, pissed myself laughing at the mace incident. Absolutely brilliant. 🤣😂
we have been waiting for this to happen. good move guys
You guys know that you can remove those front seats now because you're not driving the van anymore and give you some more space just saying love you guys keep the positive attitude! 👍👍👍
victorpuiatti,
They could turn the seats around for additional seating.
Evelyn Larkins right. Turn them around and add a Lagoon table. And create a dining/work area.
They could just burn the seats for warmth and light
@@Boobtubeus Right! That one seat already got soaked with gasoline from the now stolen weed wacker.
That had to hurt, Kaylee. Now that your bus is permanent on your homestead, you should make a shower from that pvc pipe. Look at the one Eamon and Beck made and just copy that.
Love that you’re back in the bus! It looks so fancy!❤️
Adore you guys!
Kaylee, once I knew you weren’t bleeding from your eye - I laughed cuz I sprayed pepper spray and the wind brought it into MY face 🥵
Sorry about the theft - you might want to meet your neighbors and start establishing connections.
If you have neighbors that are good friends and are trustworthy, that's about the best security system you can have, and it's mutual. You can keep an eye out on each other's places especially when one goes away.
I bought the Ego electric power saw. It's a
Amazing. They make trimmers too. You should be able to get a used shipping container relatively cheap and store equipment. Matter of fact you can you it as a temporary shelter.
Shekhar Moona I have an Ego snowblower and a leaf blower. They are great.
Hey guys.. I live in a space that is 12 x 6.5.. Me and my Chihuahua Mr.P.. We love our small space, but I am building a tiny house that is 26 x 10.. It will be palatial compared to what I have been living in the last 2 years.. good luck in your bitty place..
love watching you guys x
Re have trail cams on our property, there came and in our trees. Then we postd a camera sign that says we see you. No problems!
I would invest in a shed too, that you can lock your tool into. So exciting guys, sending love from Vancouver, WA.
wow..that sucks that someone stole the weed wacker but it could have been much worse. May I suggest building a small shed with locks or getting the toolbox cabinet for the back of your truck? I also know how painful that pepper spray is..before we could carry it on duty we had to get sprayed in the face to know what it feels like..burns like hell and if you got it in your hair be careful taking a shower..it will run in your face..trust me I know first hand.
Congrats!!!
Shipping container is a great idea . Make sure you chain up your Generator .
I am so happy to see you guys in the bus again ❤️ home sweet home ❤️
I enjoy watching y'alls nonpats journey.
WOW!! Great shots with that drone dude!! So beautiful! That really sucks about your stuff being stolen. Petty theft is a real pain! Bummer man. Good idea with the pepper spray. Take that s#$@ seriously! Stay strong. Stay focused!! Health and happiness
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I'm so sorry to hear about the theft, But i guess that was the push you guys needed to move back into the bus. It all looks great now that it's cleaned up, new paint, new start on the land.
I lived in Panama for over six years and the people are great but there is a lot of theft. Also, it is nice now but in a couple of months it will be the rainy season. I hope you have the bus securely tied down. Otherwise, wind and rain will do a number on it. Best of luck.
Glad to see you back in your home.
Loved this one guys
Now you can utilize the space in front of the bus. You can also put a pieces over the stairs to increase floor space. Something that can be removed easily when you need the stairs of course.
Hi guys. Roaches are attracted to moisture. Spread some borax (boron) around the bottom hidden corners or get some DE (Diatomaceous earth ). I use both here in Florida and never see any inside. I also spray DE around the perimeters of my condo as well as the door areas so it keeps them from coming in. Looking good everyone!
I didn't want to watch this one, because it bothers me so much that something was taken from you. But, I watched today. Super happy I did. Beautiful video.
7:36 freeze. THAT!, is very nice
I'm so happy for you guys. Now you guys can go travel again and you have a home base. How cool is that? Build your dream Thanks for the videos.