RubyTex 1,957 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Could you not go 'off grid' and get a wind turbine/solar panels? Tap into the water somewhere, wood burner for warmth....you'd be laughing although yeah like BIGLURKS says, fridge/freezer might take a lot to run Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Could you not go 'off grid' and get a wind turbine/solar panels? Tap into the water somewhere, wood burner for warmth....you'd be laughing although yeah like BIGLURKS says, fridge/freezer might take a lot to run how ever did we survive in the past Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RubyTex 1,957 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Could you not go 'off grid' and get a wind turbine/solar panels? Tap into the water somewhere, wood burner for warmth....you'd be laughing although yeah like BIGLURKS says, fridge/freezer might take a lot to run how ever did we survive in the past I couldn't survive without THL 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxtails 272 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 i know a guy that has lived in an huge tent type thing for 5 years on public land,( hes still there) he keeps the area clean ect...all the dog walkers love him, some of the things he comes out with is nuts, hes made a little drive way out of stones, then another out of cones you.d have to see it to belive it,...... but its something iv been thinking about for years ! so will be watching this thread closly ! ATB mate foxtails ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouse 282 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 my brother has been living in a yurt for years on my folks land.its huge inside and got a logburner and electric.its classed as a tent so they can do f**k all about it.they are becoming very popular for people to holiday in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
byron 1,093 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 ya need one of these.. this will get the council's head spinning,,lol...... 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,774 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 my brother has been living in a yurt for years on my folks land.its huge inside and got a logburner and electric.its classed as a tent so they can do f**k all about it.they are becoming very popular for people to holiday in. Yurts are grand things to live in and they've kept the mongolians cozy for a few years now as well . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BIGLURKS 874 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Never stayed in a yurt before but they defiantly look nice but you can get some real nice caravans these days just depends on the amount of money you got Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,466 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 There is an excellent book called 'field to farm' which road maps the transition from an empty field to full on home stead, legally and with full planning consent. Google it. Im on the phone at the moment but will put a link up when i get home. edited by paulus http://www.fieldtofarm.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,477 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 id love to live in a fiels as long as my wife wasnt in the same field 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyla 3,179 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I am in the process of setting up an eco camp site, wood fired showers, compost toilets etc it seems the hardest thing is to dispose of grey water. Environment Agency has got some strong powers if they catch you out. Youtube search for off grid living brings up a lot of interesting stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Westy76 546 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Could you not go 'off grid' and get a wind turbine/solar panels? Tap into the water somewhere, wood burner for warmth....you'd be laughing although yeah like BIGLURKS says, fridge/freezer might take a lot to run Once a freezer is down to temperature I can be turned off over night no probs as long as it's no opened Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wullz 408 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 My mechanic has done it, bought a bit of land of the farmer, has built some hard standing, 3 big garages....uses 1 garage for all the machine, lathes, mills etc and the other has the workshop in, lift and tools etc. Third garage, huge door....and he has parked his caravan inside it....got planning to make it into a house and he is taking his time doing it....10 years there so far!! He loves it....its as warm as toast in there during the winter and cos the van cant be seen, he has no hassle from anyone.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,774 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I am in the process of setting up an eco camp site, wood fired showers, compost toilets etc it seems the hardest thing is to dispose of grey water. Environment Agency has got some strong powers if they catch you out. Youtube search for off grid living brings up a lot of interesting stuff Reed bed for the grey water and the agencies don't mind these if done correctly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyla 3,179 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I am in the process of setting up an eco camp site, wood fired showers, compost toilets etc it seems the hardest thing is to dispose of grey water. Environment Agency has got some strong powers if they catch you out. Youtube search for off grid living brings up a lot of interesting stuff Reed bed for the grey water and the agencies don't mind these if done correctly. That is on the cards but we are very close to, and higher than, a water course and a pond so there is a bit of discussion going on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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