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RE: Our Homeless Experience Part 4: Bureaucratic Meddling.
Isn't that the way! I wish someone there could answer the question for you as to why you couldn't stay in your "small" trailer, but it would ok to stay in the "small" house?? Crazy, and completely frustrating to say the least!
Well, if the camper has no water tanks and no working toilet system, I can sort of understand why the child protection services find it unsuitable for children.
That said, fixing this for the camper is probably a lot simpler and cheaper than connecting such a small house to the public networks!
Their one and only complaint was the heater. I was running the camper and using a "Buddy Heater" with an automatic shut off if it tips over, and an oxygen sensor that would turn it off if levels dipped to low.
In his "opinion, that isn't good enough to get through winter" even though I'd told them when running both it could accidentally reach 80° in there.
That's a MAJOR problem with CPS. Their "opinion" is more important than facts.
Oh, I was hoping you had a heating system that vents the exhaust out of the camper.
Heating by burners that release the exhaust into the air is indeed quite unhealthy and even dangerous. You should at least buy a CO-alarm. (they tend to be expensive, but there exist cheap Chinese CO-alarms, I hope they can be trusted ...)
The alternative strategy is to just use lots of clothes and sleeping bags. It isn't that comfortable, but what doesn't kill one only makes one stronger. I had a polish friend that was living in his boat, by anchor, and without working heater in December this year. I've also had nights in my boat with the heater off, quickly dressing the kids while they're still in their beds and before they complain it's cold, then getting out and towards the school...
@tobixen, most campers have toilets and can easily be connected to running water, or the tanks are filled with fresh water. I used to live in mine and it was more than suitable for kids and adults. In fact, my husband and I sold our home and lived in it for a few years before moving out of the country :)
I know - I have no experience with campers, but I do know quite a lot about boats, same thing :-) But as you can see from the other post, the tank in this camper is broken and leaking.
I'd recommend buying flexible plastic tanks (bags) ... but of course, money may be a problem.
Ahh I understand; you're right then, my apologies...good idea re: the plastic tanks for sure. I think the amazing community here has begun to help turn the tides for our friend @hickorymack:)
It's kind of a moot point now anyway as they're renting a place with all the facilities :-)
And ... working brakes may indeed be a bigger priority than water tanks, as it may be needed to move the vehicle.
I don't think I'd get an answer to that. Politicians are very good at steering conversations away from answering what they do not wish to answer.
You said it sista!!