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<blockquote data-quote="Deni D" data-source="post: 761653" data-attributes="member: 22840"><p>Ming, I've run across lots of people who live a nomad lifestyle, from our travels in campgrounds. A friend of mine mentioned BLM land to me recently. From what he says it depends on where one is as far as what they have access to. Most likely not water, in the colder areas off season anyway, because they shut it down ~ they don't have frost free water hook ups. But many have bathhouses with water for showering and someone could fill jugs of water to bring back to their trailer. The freezing of the drain hoses is another story but if she keeps her hooks up closed until she drains she will probably be okay. </p><p></p><p>I hope she has electric on site, propane for heat, and a back up generator, those are most important in colder climates. Insulation around the bottom of the camper to keep air from moving into it from underneath so much is what people do in the colder areas, hope she's been able to do that. I don't know of any camper where someone can burn wood in it without risking burning down the camper so it very well could be she's playing you a bit on that one. A camper with a wood burning stove would be highly unusual. </p><p></p><p>As far as her being allowed to be there longer term without moving, frankly from what I've seen unless she were in an area that was popular for the season she will be okay. Flying under the radar of the rules is just not so much of a concern in the off season for rangers (authorities)in these places. </p><p></p><p>I can understand how someone who distrusts humanity, doesn't get humanity, and doesn't have the drive to connect to people would want to live in nature and be left the hell alone. I think it's a solid lifestyle choice, not one for me, but I get it. Not being part of society cuts them off from many things as we know, but then it's only an issue if they have given up on society verses just all that interested to begin with. </p><p></p><p>She's made contacts and had gotten support and has accepted treatment. I'm sure they will nudge her forward as they can and she could end up in a stable living situation if she accepts it. That's what happened with my son. It makes a big difference when someone is on the books with social workers and social services. They may only have apartments available for someone in her situation but then you never know, someplace out in the woods, like where my son is, where the neighbors keep an eye out for each other but stay out of each others business could be acceptable to her at some point. </p><p></p><p>This winter could be a good experience for her to help her make a decision to go into a more secure living arrangement. I hope so for your sake.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deni D, post: 761653, member: 22840"] Ming, I've run across lots of people who live a nomad lifestyle, from our travels in campgrounds. A friend of mine mentioned BLM land to me recently. From what he says it depends on where one is as far as what they have access to. Most likely not water, in the colder areas off season anyway, because they shut it down ~ they don't have frost free water hook ups. But many have bathhouses with water for showering and someone could fill jugs of water to bring back to their trailer. The freezing of the drain hoses is another story but if she keeps her hooks up closed until she drains she will probably be okay. I hope she has electric on site, propane for heat, and a back up generator, those are most important in colder climates. Insulation around the bottom of the camper to keep air from moving into it from underneath so much is what people do in the colder areas, hope she's been able to do that. I don't know of any camper where someone can burn wood in it without risking burning down the camper so it very well could be she's playing you a bit on that one. A camper with a wood burning stove would be highly unusual. As far as her being allowed to be there longer term without moving, frankly from what I've seen unless she were in an area that was popular for the season she will be okay. Flying under the radar of the rules is just not so much of a concern in the off season for rangers (authorities)in these places. I can understand how someone who distrusts humanity, doesn't get humanity, and doesn't have the drive to connect to people would want to live in nature and be left the hell alone. I think it's a solid lifestyle choice, not one for me, but I get it. Not being part of society cuts them off from many things as we know, but then it's only an issue if they have given up on society verses just all that interested to begin with. She's made contacts and had gotten support and has accepted treatment. I'm sure they will nudge her forward as they can and she could end up in a stable living situation if she accepts it. That's what happened with my son. It makes a big difference when someone is on the books with social workers and social services. They may only have apartments available for someone in her situation but then you never know, someplace out in the woods, like where my son is, where the neighbors keep an eye out for each other but stay out of each others business could be acceptable to her at some point. This winter could be a good experience for her to help her make a decision to go into a more secure living arrangement. I hope so for your sake. [/QUOTE]
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