If he paid his mortgage and taxes then whats the problem?
(1) He has 38 acres of undeveloped land, which means he pays peanuts as far as property taxes.
(2) Some local develop has probably decided this is prime real estate, and wants to get his hands on it.
(3) Some local has decided having a hermit live near by is driving down his property values.
From the picture, the camper is perfectly adequate protection from the elements. A typical pull-behind camper.
No septic tank? A single person and an outhouse in the middle of 38 acres is not a problem.
No running water or electricity? So? He obviously has some source of water. A generator is probably more than adequate for his electrical needs.
In a way, this story is symbolic of everything that has gone wrong with the country. He wants to live his life as he sees fit, and the way he is living it isn’t harming anyone (much less impinging on their rights). But the government has decided he must live his life in the manner they prefer, and they are using the power of the government to force him to change his lifestyle.
Just leave the guy alone.
How many acres do you have to own to be left alone??