ARTIC BLAST hits our Off-Grid Tennessee Homestead 🌨️
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- -6°F in a 36 year old camper that we JUST moved into. While Tennessee gets weather like this from time to time, we weren't expecting to see it during our first year on our Off-Grid homestead. 6 inches of snow and and cold temps but we try to make the most of it while doing everything we can to keep our camper from freezing up!
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I’m addicted to watching you two and your pet family. Good job
In Tennessee the freezing temperatures keeps the chiggers and ticks lower during the summer.
Well let me tell you something about Chiggers never ever heard of them Moved from Cleveland Ohio to South Central Indiana and man did they tear me up on our Rural property now I know how to deal with them 4 yrs later .LOL haven't got one bite this year .Nock on wood .
Get that camper underpined……use straw bails….cardboard….foam boards or at least heavy plastic…..it will help keep your camper warmer because the wind won’t blow under it….love what your are doing…..we had a camper for 14 years in Bean Station Tn……enjoy
Shovel some snow melt it and filter it. Keep your water just in case. We also live in an RV. The wood furnace keeps everything toasty. Make that a priority!
For the subfloor of the camper,if you put skirting around the camper outside,it keeps the wind from blowing through and keeping things colder…..I’ve done a lot of winter camping and adding skirting made a world of difference
Yes skirting would keep it warmer under the camper for your pipes.
Harriman tn here offgrid in a tiny house for 5 years. So true you never run out of stuff to do
A lot of good comments with suggestions for improving the camper for next winter, also be advised if you aren't already that this year's winter is nothing to judge. This was a very, very mild winter in the whole region.
Build a pond to hold that water while your not using it if deep enough you may be able to pump it to house
You couldn't pay me enough to be living like this. 🤣
Glad you like the diesel heater, thought about one but I'm sure the pump noise would drive me nutz like a ticking clock. Improvised skirting around your 5th wheel might help until spring. Good luck & keep warm.
Yes we've had them I all of our rigs. Lots of people complain about the noise but it doesn't bug us - it's almost like white noise after over 3 years of using them! Haha we have thought of hay or straw for this winter as a temporary solution. This coming week is all 50s and 60s so we'll see! Haha
Thanks, but I'm sticking with my propane heater in my tiny home. It's a lot cheaper than diesel
You two are so lovable
I enjoy your videos so much. Cass I love your infectious smile
I've lived out in the woods in East TN. We had black bears, bobcats, cougars, wild turkeys, deer, elk and snakes. They usually wìll not bother you but it's good to keep firearms on you.
I’m enjoying watching your videos. Cass you have a beautiful smile!
ill be 65 in june...and I pray for a love like you 2 have...I havent found it yet, but hopeful...I love hard and deserve happy...god bless you and your fur babies...
We are not on solar or a generator in our home, just our camper, so we do not run resistant heat with a power station when the electric goes off as they drain a power station quicker than anything else. We use wood for heat, and the power station for lights, recharging phones and laptops, refrigerator and freezer. We do have two small generators we use to recharge the power stations.
Some people that don't prepare really suffer when the power goes off. The good thing about Tennessee is that if you are prepared for two weeks survival is that it will be warm well before your run out. On Jan. 22 things are melting, and the roads have been mostly clear for 2 days. This was predicted for a week in advance so we kept both vehicles full of gas up until we got mostly snowed in.
Thats the way to do it. BTDT. Excellent video.
Try a skirt around the camper using tin or wood or plastic with some type of insulation on the inside.. watch out for constato ? Dampness and open flames just be careful , we have few houses fires because of space heaters. But it sounds like you are doing just fine
It got crazy cold a bunch of snow and ice here in Monteagle. Stay warm and safe....
I bet it did! When we lived in Chatt, Monteagle was always much worse. Hope y'all stayed warm!
I've been enjoying your videos. I'm not sure I ever heard one of you say how many acres you have. It's a beautiful place.
Put some skirting around your camper wlll help keep còld out
Put hay bails around the bottom of the camper to keep cold air from circulating under the camper
That works kind of tacky , Hillbilly way.
Looked like you kids had fun. I live in Maine, Soooooo I am getting to old for the snow. 🍻
Hello you two. You have your full blown winter now. The true cold to. Looks like you both have every thing under control.Your so good together. Stay warm.😊
We actually feel like we did pretty good keeping everything comfortable and fun as possible! Ready for the warmer weather this upcoming week! Thanks for watching 🥰
life is all about having fun and being happy and making lots of memorys .you guys are doing all 3.
I have an idea for you Matt but you may have already know it. I have placed a bare 60 watt incandescent light bulb directly on my bathroom sink water line and toilet water line. A plumber said to do this to thaw a frozen water supply line. It took a few hours but it worked! I would assume that you could also do this to prevent the lines from freezing. Would use less energy than a space heater. FYI my water lines were copper and stainless steel not plastic. HTH!
depending on were you are in Tennessee I’m in Nashville right outside of Kentucky so this is not as uncommon like ppl think but in the mountains in East Tennessee gets it as well .. we get 4 seasons it’s not hot year round like the Deep South ..
Woohoo, don't know if y'all will recognize us, but wanted to say we just put our woodstove inside our 5th wheel a few weeks ago and are loving it. We ran the smoke stack through one of the skylight spots in the middle of the living room (we have super slides on both sides across from one another). Off-griders unit! Keep up the awesome work.
Edited to say: We have had to go buy wood twice, each time halfway filling up the bed of the truck. It's great
My wife and I recently found your channel. We are impressed with what you are attempting. We started a similar project four years ago in North Carolina. I have not watched all your videos, so please forgive me if you have addressed this issue already. Watching you dig fence posts holes by hand reminds me of our early efforts and the memory alone makes my arms ache. After a few dozen post holes, and knowing we had hundreds more to dig, we bought an auger. We have the 4 inch and 6 inch bits as well as a 2 ft extension. Digging six holes by hand used to wipe me out for the whole day. Now my wife and I can sink 20 5 inch by 8 ft posts four feet in the ground in a morning. As you move forward with your homestead I think you will find an augur well worth the money. Also, by sinking 8 ft poles 4 feet in the ground (and then making a H brace) you won’t need concrete. This will save a lot of money over time.
-8 & -13 central Ky. Brutal.
Wooof!! That is some brutal weather!
Been thinking about y'all and hoping you're staying warm during this crazy weather... happy to know you're doing good... sending ❤️ from Oak Ridge
We made it happen! Woof haha a little stir crazy in the camper with 3 animals and 2 people but we made it as fun ans enjoyable as possible. Back to regular programming this week! Haha
If you wanted to stay warm app, why don't you get some phone board and put it all around the outside and even to make the upstairs the loft part of your trailer warmer, you can actually stand 4 by sheets app with a wooden frame underneath that floor like where the goose knack is, and will that heat. Are under there and all the foam around the bottom outside. That'll actually get warmer under that trailer. And all the trailer underneath will be warmer and it'll make the upper part of the trailer warmer and you get that tune in's form bored cheap. I don't know I think it's $2530 a sheet 4 by and I wouldn't take that much to cover that trip. Because someone you're gonna have to cut in half long ways and go around the bottom of the lower part of the trailer. And then you'll need at least no more than 6 or 8 for the top front of that. Goose neck part of the trailer. But you will have a warmer trailer after you do that
Try putting a skirt around the trailer. It keeps cold air from continually circulating around the holding tanks etc...
That's the plan! There's a lot to get done so it's all picking and choosing what comes first. Cheers!
Hay bales help too...
Line tanks, underside, and drape down double bubble foil. SERIOUSLY, See Off Grid Homesteading with Boss of the Swamp YT channel. No rodents either! Leave Bottom cabinet doors open at night (oh, you just said that!). If use rv water pump, turn it OFF at night and open the faucets to 'drain' water from lines. I'm in 26ft travel trailer north AZ at 5500 ft. No problems! 2nd winter.
Skirting around your camper, will definitely help with keeping things from freezing even though you are in the southern region, those cold snaps can really wreak havoc on your piping
Love you two . ❤I’m glad you were able to stay warm and have food to eat. I hope it get a lot warmer soon. We got snow in NJ about the same, but I’m not living in a camper. If it was allowed I would. You make me want to move out there and try that lifestyle ❤❤
haha it isn't always easy but it is one hell of a journey :) Thanks so much for checking in and we will see you next week.
I can't wait@@RunawayMattCass ❤
I hope you guys are staying warm. I know it has been so cold in East Tennessee. It was 3 degrees this morning (Sunday). We still have 3 inches or so of ice on the back roads. Hopefully, we will have warmer temperatures soon.❤
Yup it was 4 here this morning! Few inches of snow left as well but today warms up into the 30s and next week looks much warmer! Hope y'all stayed warm!
I live in North East Knox county next to the Union county line and we got 7 inches
We went down to the Florida Keys for the closing on our condo we sold, and was not expecting it to drop to 41 degrees and 24 mph winds coming from 030 degrees. Stay warm guys...
Have you underpinned the rv? That would help in keeping floors warm. If you did that under the living room/ fifth wheel it would also give you a “storage “ area to put things out of the weather. Just a thought. Be safe be warm!!
I went to Tennessee with my friend to help his dad move he was live by his self and wanted something smaller. He bought 2 acres he got a build just like yours. This was in June nobody said nothing they September 3 someone call on him they came and told him he couldn't live in a moveable house. I went down and lay blook and added a room they said he was good.
Great video, Just found your channel I live in a camper in tn as well looking forward to next week temperature lol
I miss camping. The last few years were caring for elderly parents and wife diagnosed with breast cancer. Parents passed, wife almost 4 years out cancer free, Retired now.
Drifting Dreamers just did a show with a heater that goes under their trailer and it keeps the underside warm and water melted.
12 years in the RV (four of them) from 5th wheels to bumper pull... winter is always the challenge if you are not fully prepared. Having electricity is paramount next to water.
Our coldest temp during this cold snap was neg 20 out heater was as high as it goes and we still were cold but we just used extra blankets and layers as well as sharing body heat and we all made it through. Now we're in the high 30s and it feels like a heat wave. Off grid life in an RV is no joke!
You two are so inspiring! Thank you for documenting your homesteading journey!
You need a skirt around that camper. Stay warm, kids.
Thank you!!! That's the plan but it all takes time.
I have subscribed to your channel some time ago and absolutely love your content. I enjoy watching your off grid journey. My one big question for yall is, how do you do laundry?
Even though stressful what an awesome experience. Winter In Tennessee! As us you guys approach it with that positive power. Love ya and stay safe.
AWWW I miss you guys so much! It feels like yesterday we were sitting under the water fall covered in poison oak lol!! Love that I get to soak up your amazing energy even while we’re far away ❤❤
Alsoooo that solar setup 🔥🔥 making massive moves!
I've been living in a 24' Travel Trailer for 4yrs ( in Northern Missouri ) We've had -18° Actual temp a few mornings lately , You'll Survive . . .
Love the ranch, you're so energetic ❤
Thank you so much! We tried to keep in good spirits even with being stuck inside. Hope you're staying warm!
I'm glad you guys are doing well through the cold and snow. Your partially frozen stream and waterfall looks so beautiful. Please stay safe and warm.
I was stranded in my rv... everything froze. I made my dog stay under the covers to generate heat... Worst experience do not recommend. when it comes to cold weather.. back ups of back ups of back ups of back ups and lots of warm clothes too.
You should get some thick clear plastic to wrap around the bottom of the living room, and have go to the ground enough to put some 2x4's down on to keep it from going anywhere....to stop the wind from going under neath the LR area. It will help cut it down drastically, even though the you don't go around the entire camper.
We have a diesel heater and it's awesome! We live in Campbell County TN on 40 acre's. We absolutely love TN. I can't wait for the snow to melt.
I would get some installation boards and close off the bottom of the camper to help with the floor heat and water freezing up. You would see a big difference
It's been really cold here in Marietta, GA for the last few days as well. 11 degrees this morning. No precipitation though, so no snow. All under sunny blue skies!
Can't wait for tornadoe season
So your ibc tote would not have frozen solid. Been doing this for almost 2 decades. We were -9 standing temp and -26 windchills. The valves are your biggest issue and I have only ever had one fail from freezing. Situate your valves to face south in the winter with little shade and they will defrost faster in the sun. Blow dryers work great for defrosting lines under sink. Used many times! Lol keep warm! ❤
I would get a wood stove and install in your shed for emergency heat in case you can't get out for several days. Ice storms in the South brings everything to a halt. Just a suggestion for the future.
Skirting will help. I also live full time in Rv
Yup we are planning to skirt it one day!
I got hit by the same artic blast with very similar Temps. My heat setup was nowhere near sufficient to stay in my tiny. I'm camped out at family. On the plus side, the pex plumbing did NOT freeze. 😊
Yea....over in Fayetteville (TN) we became drizzling water shut-ins 🥶 😅 ... However, tomorrow @ 9am starts spring 🌼 33 degrees 🎉
Can't you just make your Amish cabin, which was suppose to be your home, permanent? I understand Tennessee State law tripped you up on this, which is bull, but if you permatize it, then it's no longer considered "moveable" housing.
Prayers for you guys ! Keep up the fight and don't give up!
Hey y'all! We found your channel when you started your homesteading journey. We just moved to South TN 8 months ago and are preparing for our own homesteading fun! So glad you survived the winter storm. It was brutal here in Giles County
Glad you guys are doing ok. When summer brings some hot days you'll say " remember when we were freezing our buns off?" LOL!
Ooo, yipes! You're not used to a lot of that, are you? We got less than an inch of snow, then got 3: of solid ice! Glad you're prepared and staying warm. ❤
Good morning....-19 C but still snowing..love it...yous kerp warm...cheers...From The Yukon Territory...😊
Ah our friends from the Yukon...our cold snap is your break in the weather haha! Yesterday was the last nasty day and it gets warmer every day from here. Hope you're warm up there!
Drill half inch holes in your cabinet doors where plumbing runs because your cabinets are not letting the warmth in at places. I like having my cabinets vented anyhow to keep mildew and such from happening. You might also consider getting maybe a 90 gallon propane tank out there next to the trailer. They will come out and fill it for you when the road is good.
Hi I’m in UpperCumberland area of middle Tennessee and this cold spell has been brutal. I’m not sure if anyone has mentioned it already but what a lot of folks do to insulate under their campers is hay bales. They lay them like block and hold them in place with rebar. I’ve seen some covered with cob to make it permanent. Good luck to y’all and stay warm.
Looks like you are prepared and having lots of fun. That soup sounds tasty. Almost spring temperatures on the way next week. Lol. I enjoyed the show!
God bless and stay safe. See ya next week.
Wow ! I wouldn't want to be in a camper in my parts:) Crazy weather for you guys in Tennessee your not quite use to it like us in Ca. We were hitting lows of -51c , but -18 now feels like spring :) You will be ok looks like you have the camper rigged pretty well to stay warm, Great job !
Even with the icy weather you are having fun outside..🎉
We just get too cooped up in the camper we just make it happen outside even freezing haha
We sure tried! It was tough on the colder days but we're busy bodies so we got out as much as we could!
My friend has 40 acres in the mountains of eat TN he said his well froze for the first time
Wow the well freezing up is rough! It was definitely a whole lot colder than what most peoples setups are designed for around here. Hope he stayed warm!
Awesome video God Bless you and your family
You should put a frame and at least a tarp or plastic around the bottom of the camper. Lived in many mobile homes
which are insulated for winter and pipes still freeze.
10 gallons of gas isn't going to keep a generator running very long. We recently lost power for 3 days and used Sox 8 gallons a day.
Love to watch your show..Stay warm and safe. Do you have a carbon monoxide detector?
Good luck, stay warm
Hea guys , thanks for telling us about shop solar. We've been in con tact with them ,and so far we like 2 hat we seen.
Yes skirting around your RVing would help a lot. 3 or 4 inch styrofoam would do it. Probably the easiest way plus less cost than other methods. We bought ours at lowes. Home Depot would have it too in 4x8 sheets. Easy to cut to with a serrated knife. I used my electric knife.
3 foot of snow at my house here in Michigan. Warmer weather starts this week, changing snow to mud.😂 ✌️❤️🍺
I would still develop the cabin with a heat source, insulation and a bedroom for winter.
Hey good afternoon or good morning you guys hope you guys have a wonderful day and you guys are wonderful wonderful wonderful couple hey you guys are proud to be couples but have a great day and enjoy life and I hope you guys get things done slowly don't rush this you know get things done all right God bless you guys❤❤❤❤❤❤
I would like to learn more information on your solar system,my wife an I have property in Colorado,we shall start planning to build soon
Get you some pool noodles and wrap your water lines
Lol stay warm guys, great content as usual
Thanks, Michael! We did our best to not get too stir crazy haha
32nd from frozen Indiana 👊🏻💪🏻🥶🥶
Have you thought about insulating under your camper,and blocking it?
Nothing like appreciating sunny days when it's 20° and that's 20° warmer than yesterday. The weather could surprise us, but the worst is probably over. Do you have the big solar panel array hooked up? I think the panels capture more energy in colder temps. Running generator to charge batteries might be inefficient $/watt, idunno. I will start putting sliced avocado in my tortilla soup.
So true! Today's high is 35 and we are LOVING it when 2 weeks ago we would've hated it. The big array isn't hooked up yet. The weather put the project on hold but we are hoping to have the "solar shed" built and it all connected in the coming weeks. You definitely lose some efficiency charging the batteries from the generator but it's a "on half dozen or the other" when compared to the efficiency loss of running the generator 24/7 even when little power is needed...not to mention having to wake up at 1am in -6 to top it off! Hahaha. Avocado in tortilla soup is a must! 10/10 recommend. Cheers!
And you also have the atv in an emergency!
Very true! We may get a plow for the ATV eventually too
I love iñ Tennessee where do you live in Tennessee we have snow out 2e have frozen water we have wood stove going we have a kerosene heater going
Did I miss the update on the well water?
Got about 10 inches in east TN. Same brutal low Temps. What are you doing about moisture and condensation in the camper? We ended up buying a full size dehumidifier. Stay warm!
It was wild! Hope y'all stayed warm. We actually don't have too much of a condensation issue because we are running diesel heaters. Most of our condensation comes when we cook. So far we've been okay without a dehumidifier.
Try - 50 that's picnic weather for me
Happy to hear you'd be warm in -6. Cold is all relative to the averages of where you are, what you're acclimated to and how your home and equipment is suited for the conditions. While -6 may seem like "picnic weather" to you, it's 34 degrees colder than our average low here and we got a year's worth of snow in a night.
I do feel bad for you but here in Canada it is -40 and snow. Stay warm ,take care.😢
We could not do it lol... stay warm friend! We are looking forward to a week of warmer weather here and back to our projects at the ranch!
Blankets - puppies - warm soup....weather? what weather? LOL
That was our attitude! Hahaha
And isn't it amazing an RV is approved to live in, but not your cabin? What BS.
I would be making that building my house with a wood heater going inside,,,,,,I don’t care what the State of Tennessee says I have lived in Tennessee my whole life and have seen houses like that everywhere. I really doubt if someone is going to come out and inspect such a thing . I have lived in an r v in the winter and it’s a chore keeping them warm
Do you have a fan in the sub floor to circulate the warm air?
Not a fan but I added a blower about half way down the longest line to help move more air where it slows down. It seems to do the job really well - there's just one spot that we seem to have a little trouble if the temps get near 0