Surviving the Winter: Off-Grid Living in a Tiny Home

3 місяці тому

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КОМЕНТАРІ: 69

@stacyhochstein6145 10 днів тому

Much respect. Your living my dream. You've learned alot along the way. No matter what pets make all the difference.

@Last_day_events 3 місяці тому

I don't miss the snow.

@mike123abc 3 місяці тому

Next summer build a tilting mechanism for the solar panels so snow comes off easier and they are at a better angle for the low winter sun.

@jongamez4086 3 місяці тому

Build an overhang onto your steps

@banzand 3 місяці тому

No apologies for your place being "a mess!" The space looks great!!

@thereseramey7743 3 місяці тому

Stay warm! Don't worry about Glacier's stuffy! I take the mess any day over not having my furr baby!

@cherylmortensen3981 3 місяці тому

You have gone the way to go. God bless you

@rudivandoornegat2371 3 місяці тому

You could also think about semi permanent scaffolding instead of a little step ladder for safety when your removing snow from the roof during winter. And during summer you can make a chill out deck of the scaffolding.

@williammaxwell1919 3 місяці тому

J ~ you need a "lean-too" for your external equipment and extraneous supplies.

@nomad9935 3 місяці тому

My two PITTYS and I were at a friend's in my Shasta trailer few years ago. I put the girls in for a bit during a garage sale. I came in to check and Stella Bella my older got my favorite purple velvet down stuffed lap blanket. Feathers everywhere‼️ It was breezy too that day and when I opened the door feathers came out to blow down the street. She was mad and would let me know because she was my social girl.

@jeffsteinmetz7188 3 місяці тому

Your Starlink app has a sleep mode. You can use this to save some energy. If you pull regular all nighters it may not be the best option for you. The Starlink snow melting feature also uses considerable energy to heat the disk and keep in clean of snow. This can be disabled if you want. These measures can always be avoided by putting your Starlink in stow, unplugging your Starlink from power, and putting the provided cover over it. The convenience of having internet on a whim is lost with this, but you can save power. I have 630 AH s of storage and regularly stow and un-power my Starlink.

@Romi_Zii 3 місяці тому

Stay safe and warm Jarrod. Hope your tiny home can shrug off everything winter throws at it. 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🤍🤎

@vacationhomeclub 3 місяці тому

Time to convert your Starlink to DCV. I did it for my van and it was a game changer. I hardly ever turn on my inverter. BTW, welcome to northern New England. Here's hoping we don't end up with 140+ inches of snow this year.

@TocciTours 3 місяці тому

Thanks. I think our winter will be heavy but also quick. I’m looking into switching over the Starlink but there’s more to it if I decide to do that

@vacationhomeclub 3 місяці тому

I'm familar. I did it. I have a 48V battery. overall pretty easy. If you need help/advice I'm glad to help.@@TocciTours

@r.smiles3617 3 місяці тому

Glacier was so funny in the snow, she’s so playful and happy. I’m glad you have her for company. It’s beautiful where you are and Maine air smells incredible. Most of what you say about power sources goes over my head. The thought that I might have to live off-grid one day because of necessity is terrifying. At present, I’m not organized or disciplined enough. Watching you, enjoying off-grid living is comforting though, so I’ll keep checking in. 😊

@lukekao8136 3 місяці тому

Jarrod, in the Spring / Summer, if you want to, you can install a "ring doorbell" which has a built in camera so you won't have to make a peep hole when someone rings the bell. Just something to think about.

@PopFizzPaperDani 3 місяці тому

Could you do a similar thing with your solar panels that Kirby did on the groovy van? Adjusting the height on one side as needed, you probs wouldnt need to climb a ladder and maybe it could help with sun’s angle? Idk, you’re the expert. 😏 Love the vlogs tho! Hope u and Glacier girl are staying warm.

@TocciTours 3 місяці тому

I could but too many moving parts and my opinion not worth the cost with the possibility of failure. I’d rather have more solar on property somewhere

@paula...sister1of12 3 місяці тому

Watched you for years now. Not on a lot but always come by to see what you have been up to. With all the things you do you always keep it interesting.

@TocciTours 3 місяці тому

Thank you!

@williammaxwell1919 3 місяці тому

My consellor triggers when I use the term "should"; encourages me to not just revisit my language, but also how I address the challengers of my life.

@jitterygoat49r 3 місяці тому

FYI, Jarrod, 72* in Palm Springs today. Just thought you would like to know? Always enjoy your videos.

@BrooklynAlien 3 місяці тому

😂 Cruel

@TocciTours 3 місяці тому

Hahaha 😂 that one hurts

@367scotty 3 місяці тому

What heater did you use for your radiant floors and water ? pump ? Diesel gels at 10-15 degrees, Snow weight wont hurt your panels. 200 lbs. but snows weight is distributed . Funny it looks like north idaho .

@TocciTours 3 місяці тому

Maine and Idaho share a lot of looks. The heater is all from that company Van Life Tech. Not sure the components they use

@367scotty 3 місяці тому

@@TocciTours thankyou i appreciate it. building a box truck out.

@lukekao8136 3 місяці тому

Did you say hi to your neighbor, Santa Claus? lol

@zerocontent3171 3 місяці тому

You can add some heat brand diesel additive to your diesel tank to help prevent jelling of the fuel . A plus is it also helps remove water from the fuelthat develops due to condensation.

@timrodatz1274 3 місяці тому

We got the rain from that storm, it turned into snow for you as it went North your way 😂😂 from NC

@TomFletcher-dl7zt Місяць тому

Love the view

@MrBuddha974 3 місяці тому

Oh no not the beaver😂

@MJ-ge6jz 3 місяці тому

Thx for the update on Tiny H. Keep 'm coming as this is my future. I made the decision to not have my solar panels on the roof for exactly the issues you have encountered. I will be installing ground base solar array. Need to do my forward thinking will all aspects of single tiny living as I'm an old boomer.

@LifeWithLeMaige 3 місяці тому

Love the build and the property!! Thanks for continuing to share!

@davidpatrick1813 3 місяці тому

keep at it

@chrisallison9526 3 місяці тому

And a wood burning stove for heat

@Tumetune 3 місяці тому

Just dig hole for generator to isolate sound and put some plywood on

@williammaxwell1919 3 місяці тому

Since your THOW is now in its psuedo "permanent location" consider modifying the angle of your solar panels. 1. To optimise solar gain (a.k.a. max output) & 2. to shed snow. Your so far north that I suspect your panels are too "flat" for max output

@TocciTours 3 місяці тому

Maybe but who said it’s permanent 😉 and I’d rather build a solar array to add to it and angled better. My charge controller can handle 6000 watts and I only have 3000 on my roof

@tlouiseallen9302 3 місяці тому

You totally need some kind of covered deck/porch off your front door. You can put solar on it too.

@TocciTours 3 місяці тому

That was the plan as I can add 3000 more watts with the charge controller I have. But winter happened and I’m likely relocating. I just haven’t talked much about that

@Damnit1Lost 3 місяці тому

Nice setup!

@TomFletcher-dl7zt Місяць тому

I like it

@kiza4178 3 місяці тому

Could you run the cord through a pvc pipe? It would be fur baby proof...

@TocciTours 3 місяці тому

Definitely could and will

@madeleinegombert661 3 місяці тому

Are you still considering moving to the west coast ? And If so will you do with the property sell ? Love your videos stay safe and say hello to Glacier.

@TocciTours 3 місяці тому

Yes I do plan on going west. I’m not going to make a huge thing of it because the last thing I need and hate on here. And I know you’re not :) you’re just asking. Believe it or not I don’t make much money and with that said I’ll have to sell my land

@John_thetrader 3 місяці тому

can you do a video only on those batterys ...and how long it takes to fill them up with that generator ... tnx

@TocciTours 3 місяці тому

Darn, because I talked a ton about it in this video BUT I cut it all out because I felt it was boring. I actually showed when I started charging and how long it took to charge. It was about 2-3 hours depending what voltage charge you consider full. I can do one tho

@kerrylaw100 3 місяці тому

Hey if it’s cleaning day why not film after the clean so you don’t have to show your ‘mess’ and keep apologising 😅 In NZ we use a rope btwn two poles to dry our clothes can you do that on sunny days ?

@bradkw4295 3 місяці тому

Can you point me to the video that details that massive battery bank? TIA

@billblecher9215 3 місяці тому

Just was wondering do you still have your electric vehicle

@TocciTours 3 місяці тому

I actually had to get rid of it a while ago. I couldn’t afford that plus building my house plus wanting to buy land. Sacrifices needed to be made but I did love that truck