WE BOUGHT OUR DREAM ABANDONED PROPERTY IN THE RAINFOREST!
September 3, 2023 · 27 min · 1.0M views
What this video covers
Matt and Kristen transition from living on a sailboat to an abandoned property in the Puerto Rican rainforest, where they establish a 27-foot camper as their temporary home.1:53 After failing to clear the overgrown land with hand tools, they utilize a chainsaw and weed eater to prepare a level site.8:34 They hire the camper's previous owner, Alfredo, to navigate the narrow, steep mountain roads and deliver the trailer, using a lead vehicle to warn oncoming traffic of the wide load.15:01 Once positioned, the couple levels the camper using jack stands and addresses initial power challenges, including a tripped breaker caused by an electric water heater.23:58 They currently power the unit with a portable station and a Honda generator, with plans to install a dedicated solar and battery system.24:21 The couple intends to clear more land for future projects and considers acquiring goats for vegetation management.25:36
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