small trailer

I know people who have lived in them up around Ft. St. John and some other areas for months at a time, but they're the kind of people who spend their free time sloshed out of their gourd when they're not working so any information about them would be rather unreliable.

Personally, I've been living the past 2 years in a 24 foot travel trailer which I'm rebuilding as I can afford it. That's widening the walls from 1-1/2 inches to the standard 3-1/2 inch and insulating for colder winters. Solar power, storage batteries for off-grid living, etc. I totally freed myself from monthly bills a year and a half ago.

If you look at any of the Tiny House sites, such as http://tinyhousetalk.com you can get some ideas on what can be done with small structures such as an ATCO.

For me, it's a matter of self-assurance. Last month, the highway was closed about 5km west of me because of the China Nose fire and the community was on alert. That's the second time I've been faced with that situation. While people here were boxing up their valuables and photographs in the event of an evacuation, I was ready to hitch up and haul my home to a safer locale.

yes ive been reading a book or two that tiny house has published and a few others ,i learning about small trailers but not to much on how ppl feel about it

I think that largely depends on your attitude going into it.

If you move into a trailer because you need to, then you probably won't find the experience all that enjoyable. In my case, moving into a trailer was something I wanted and looked at it more as a new adventure. Two years into it, I prefer it over living in a house. You really need to spend about 6 months living small to know if it's a lifestyle that suits you.

When I was younger, my parents had a resort so I had the opportunity to meet people that lived full time in their RV's and trailers, but it's not for everyone. The ones that did live full-time in RV's/trailers almost always did some mods to the interior.

You can find personal tours and testimonies on youtube from people who live in RV's/trailers/tiny homes, etc.

............. thats a good point i need tothink of small space liveing ,i hoarded a lot its clutered a lot of space

We covered some similar ground regarding this under http://www.internationalpreppersnetwork.net/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=5113

We covered some similar ground regarding this under http://www.internationalpreppersnetwork.net/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=5113

thank you this is what i was looking for

thanks NDN

im thinking of buying a 17-20 foot traval trailer and see how long i can last and see how it handles the hi-low temps

I've been thinkin about a old school bus lately. Put in wood stove and set up the way you want

im thinking of buying a 17-20 foot traval trailer and see how long i can last and see how it handles the hi-low temps

The bus idea is good as I've done the same twice. Also check out the rocket stoves folks have made for RV's on You Tube. Make sure that the walls are insulated as one of mine was while the other wasn't. Did you check the prices of RV's as I'd mentioned against those of travel trailers? I know that insurance is then required to move it but RV's do go cheaper if you are careful while shopping. Both are not really designed for winters, so skirting ability becomes a plus factor here. Next is the ability to further insulate and prep for winters. Alot of info for this is on You Tube. Check it out.

I thought covering a trailer or RV with an insulated tarp would likely be an improvement but very light restricting. Finding a temporary means to fasten 1" blue SM foam to outside roof would also be a big plus. Next consider with spray foam insulation added to underfloors as a filler and glue to hold 2" Blue SM on permanent. If you have hookup options, wrap heater tape to outside of holding tanks before boxing in with foam too. Be cautious of flame heaters as fresh air intakes are important so as to avoid suffocation.

Keep it bright inside to eliminate bad mood environment as this is a major point in long term cramped facilities.

My trailer is 24 foot. Inside it feels like a small cabin, but after 2 years of living in it, I think that anything smaller would be too small for comfortable living.

Definitely think about the foam insulation. Even if you don't have to go through the -30 degree winters that we experience further north, the energy saving will still be of benefit.

Windows are a significant cause of heat loss so if you can fabricate a second pane with plexiglass or acrylic for the winters, it will help immensely.