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On the Job · 02-12-2020, 05:15 PM

We are planning a major renovation of our newly acquired farmhouse that will be unlivable for up to 6 months. We are hoping to get a usable bathroom within the first 2-3 months. My plan is to "live" in our Springdale 296BH on the property next to the garage during the reno. I've been trying to plan for every aspect of this that I can. It's going to be tricky because March and April can see temps below freezing in Upstate, NY but usually only at night and not a long term dangerous freeze to damage pipes.

Obviously, the black water tank poses the most challenge. I'm building a sturdy 33 gallon waste tank to transport the waste to the septic tank when needed. I wish I could put the trailer close and connected to the septic tank but not possible. Electric is all set with a 30 amp RV outlet installed. Cable/internet will run into the garage and then to the trailer. City water I have a rubber garden hose wrapped in 1" pipe insulation with a heated roof cable zip tied to the hose. I plan on skirting the trailer with scrap plywood I have around the farm.

I have extra 30# propane tanks that I can swap out. I wanted to tie into the main 500 gallon propane tank but way too much work for 2 months of cold weather. Also just not close enough. I'm going to build wooden steps up to the door to have something more sturdy to enter/exit. We are going to empty out the 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 car garage for extra living, storage, cooking space.

What am I missing? My wife and friends think we're crazy. I own a 34' boat which have many similar systems so I am use to most of maintaining and dealing with what comes with that. We are also trying to occupy our weekends different places to break it up and stay at the trailer during the week.

Okay I am ready for suggestions:

02-12-2020, 05:15 PM	#1
On the Job Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Bristol Posts: 8	First Time - Full Time - But only for <6 Months We are planning a major renovation of our newly acquired farmhouse that will be unlivable for up to 6 months. We are hoping to get a usable bathroom within the first 2-3 months. My plan is to "live" in our Springdale 296BH on the property next to the garage during the reno. I've been trying to plan for every aspect of this that I can. It's going to be tricky because March and April can see temps below freezing in Upstate, NY but usually only at night and not a long term dangerous freeze to damage pipes. Obviously, the black water tank poses the most challenge. I'm building a sturdy 33 gallon waste tank to transport the waste to the septic tank when needed. I wish I could put the trailer close and connected to the septic tank but not possible. Electric is all set with a 30 amp RV outlet installed. Cable/internet will run into the garage and then to the trailer. City water I have a rubber garden hose wrapped in 1" pipe insulation with a heated roof cable zip tied to the hose. I plan on skirting the trailer with scrap plywood I have around the farm. I have extra 30# propane tanks that I can swap out. I wanted to tie into the main 500 gallon propane tank but way too much work for 2 months of cold weather. Also just not close enough. I'm going to build wooden steps up to the door to have something more sturdy to enter/exit. We are going to empty out the 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 car garage for extra living, storage, cooking space. What am I missing? My wife and friends think we're crazy. I own a 34' boat which have many similar systems so I am use to most of maintaining and dealing with what comes with that. We are also trying to occupy our weekends different places to break it up and stay at the trailer during the week. Okay I am ready for suggestions: