In need of Rv spot to rent! Handy couple hoping for work trade (Skagit or Whatcom counties)
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Thanks to our moving plans suddenly falling through, we are a couple in our 40s, urgently looking for a peaceful, private and safe place to park and live in our renovated 29’ camper trailer full-time. We’re hoping to find a landowner who might have a bit of space on their property — doesn’t need to be fancy, just somewhat private and appropriate — and who might be open to a work-trade or very low-cost rent arrangement rather than a more traditional arrangement. A situation where a landowner needs their property looked after/maintained in their absence would be ideal! We can also offer pet or animal care as needed and housesitting type services.
We’ve been married almost 10 years and have spent most of our working lives as self-employed contractors/ small business owners. Until about 6 months ago, we were licensed general and specialty contractors here in WA, and are adept and experienced with just about everything. We’re happy to help with repairs, upkeep, property projects, or other hands-on work in exchange for the opportunity to live simply and affordably. We can also offer help with lots of other things as well, just ask!
We’re responsible, tidy, and respectful. We are also incredibly private and maybe a tad shy. We work mostly part-time from home these days (due to some medical issues being sorted out), and while our schedule can be a little unconventional, we’re very quiet and keep to ourselves. We’d love to be around like-minded, kind, and accepting folks — we’re open-minded and believe in letting everyone live their life as they are. We would care for your property as if it were our own, and in general we like to make the space around us better, not worse. :)
What we’re hoping for:
30-amp power hookup (we have a 50’ cord)
Water access if possible (or we can use our own external tank)
A setup for sewage that could be flexible — we’re open to composting or DIY solutions and can build an outhouse structure for ourselves.
Permission to build a covered deck on blocks by our door would be ideal as it acts like a mud room and helps so much in keeping clean in the winter!
*wish list*
Space nearby-ish to neatly store a small pile of reclaimed lumber/barnwood from past jobs
About us:
-Both in our 40s, married nearly a decade
-Drive a GMC Sierra 2500 and live in a 2000 29’ camper trailer
-Two sweet young female cats (indoor/outdoor, very gentle)
-Handy, easygoing, trustworthy, and helpful
-Together we have a huge, varied skillset
-Kind, respectful, and accountable
-Can provide great references and pass state and federal background checks. Our credit isn't the greatest as we haven't used it in many years
-we pride ourselves in being trustworthy, honest, and kind
We will consider any location in Whatcom OR skagit county, for the most part, and maybe even elsewhere, depending! We love being out in the county.
We’re NOT looking for an "RV park” type setup — just a simple spot out of the way where we can live peacefully and contribute something meaningful in return. If this sounds like it could be a good fit for you or someone you know, please reach out via text, or reply by email.
Thank you for reading — we really appreciate your time and consideration.