Solo Jim Outdoors
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We Built an A-frame Cabin! - FULL TOUR of Our Tiny Off Grid Cabin
Join me on a tour of our off-grid tiny A frame cabin. My family and I built this cabin ourselves from the ground up.
Want to see other videos related to this cabin build? Click here ua-cam.com/play/PLTFcFXCH2v-ssxjikmCMuw_1B8Uum5pAh.html&si=QlOjr-SIkmoV3L9l
For this cabin build we didn't hire a single contractor or need a single piece of heavy equipment. The cabin is 20' x 28" and is constructed of 15 - 20'x20'x20' equal lateral triangles. It is entirely off grid. Solar supplies the power, a well supplies the water, wood provides the heat, and nature keeps it cool. We use minimal propane for a cook stove. Although we do not live here full time at this point, we enjoy spending as much time we can here and look forward to the day that we can live here full time.
The following book is a wealth of information for anyone starting out or thinking about going off grid. It gives you the basics of building this cabin as well as other important information to begin your off-grid journey.
Link to the Book we used as a jumping off point:
amzn.to/3YsEFUl
Eco-worthy Solar Tracker:
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Pressure Pump that supplies our cabin with running water:
amzn.to/3Ugo6IK
Wood Stove Fan:
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Skylight:
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Inquiries: solojimoutdoors@gmail.com
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Thanks for stopping by my channel. My family and I have been building an off-grid cabin property for the last few years. On this channel, I am sharing our journey and experiences as well as sharing adventures and lessons we learn along the way. I hope you will join me in this journey to build an off-grid cabin and establish a homestead.
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DIY Solar Well Pump Installation - Eco-Worthy 12 volt Deep Well Submersible Pump
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Let's hope this works! Link to pump test video ua-cam.com/video/xte7AL6tuyE/v-deo.html Join me as I install a cheap Eco Worthy 12v well pump that will run on solar. Water is a crucial part of owning a self-sufficient, off-grid property, and I can't wait to have water to our tiny A-frame cabin. Link to well drilling video ua-cam.com/video/XqBr-hdRAnc/v-deo.html Parts used - Pump - Eco-Worthy 12v...
Eco-Worthy 12 volt Submersible Well Pump Test - Will it Work for My Off-Grid Well? #solarpump
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Bucket testing the Eco-Worthy 12v DC, deep well, submersible pump. Link to install video ua-cam.com/video/SJ4BIg6ha2o/v-deo.html I hope to use this pump in the well at my off-grid property. It runs on 12 volts, so I would be able to power it with solar to fill the water tank that supplies my cabin with water. At the cost, it would be awesome if it worked for me. Join me as I test it before it g...
We Drilled a WELL - Building Our OFF-GRID Cabin
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The process of having a well drilled is terrifying. Join me as I go through this process. Tour of our off-grid cabin: ua-cam.com/video/sVlJ1yo9x5Q/v-deo.html Whether the drillers hit water or not, you still pay per foot. In his video I go through the process of having a well drilled on my mountain property to finally get water to my off-grid tiny A-frame cabin. Water is life, and this is the ne...
1 Year with the Eco-Worthy Dual Axis Solar Tracking System
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I have owned the Eco-Worthy Dual Axis Solar Tracking System for over a year now. It has been a great system and has performed well, especially for the price point. I have had only one issue in the year I have had it. The North/South actuator stopped working. Eco-Worthy promptly sent me a replacement. I re-installed the actuator with the motor up. Here is the link to the fix. ua-cam.com/video/Ta...
Get Rid of Gophers - DIY Easy & Cheap Solution #gopher #gophertrap
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I am sure there are other ways, but this is how I do it around here. Seems to get the job done. Gophers can really mess up your lawn or pasture. I explain how to locate the Gopher tunnel and eliminate the threat.I hope this video helps you if you are dealing with a gopher problem. Tomcat Bait Chunx amzn.to/47E2xX4 Thank you for watching! As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
If you own an Eco-Worthy Solar Tracker, DO THIS NOW!
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I have owned the The Eco-Worthy Dual Axis Solar Tracking post for almost a year now. It is a great product for the price and has worked great for me with one exception. Over the winter, the North/South actuator went bad. I contacted Eco-Worthy and they had a replacement on my porch in three days. This has brought my attention to a flaw in the instructions. Do yourself a favor and mount the Actu...
ROAR PEDAL on a RAM Cummins Turbo Diesel - Install and Test
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ROAR PEDAL on a RAM Cummins Turbo Diesel - Install and Test
EG4 Solar Mini-split - Winter Update and Review
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EG4 Solar Mini-split - Winter Update and Review
Winter Trip to My Off-Grid A-frame Cabin
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Winter Trip to My Off-Grid A-frame Cabin
Eco-Worthy Dual Axis Solar Tracker - Winter Update & Review
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Eco-Worthy Dual Axis Solar Tracker - Winter Update & Review
DIY Solar Electric Fence - With Bateria Power Bluetooth Charge Controller
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DIY Solar Electric Fence - With Bateria Power Bluetooth Charge Controller
Eco-Worthy Dual Axis Solar Tracker - Programming
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Eco-Worthy Dual Axis Solar Tracker - Programming
Eahora Juliet Range Test and Review - Solo E-Bike Day Trip to a Historic Dam
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Eahora Juliet Range Test and Review - Solo E-Bike Day Trip to a Historic Dam
Solo Desert Camping on an E-bike - Eahora Juliet Off-road Range Test
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Solo Desert Camping on an E-bike - Eahora Juliet Off-road Range Test
EG4 Solar Mini-split Two Month Review and Walk-through
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EG4 Solar Mini-split Two Month Review and Walk-through
Testing the Eco-Worthy Solar Tracker Low Light Reset
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Testing the Eco-Worthy Solar Tracker Low Light Reset
Eco-Worthy Solar Tracker System Review
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Eco-Worthy Solar Tracker System Review

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Mark-t4d9f
    @Mark-t4d9f 6 годин тому

    How are you powering the actuators? I see some people set up a separate battery and panel to power them - have you run cables from your battery pack?

  • @ohmalub
    @ohmalub 6 годин тому

    최고속도가 궁금합니다

  • @Truckinman2000
    @Truckinman2000 9 годин тому

    Is it possible to extend the rails to carry 4 large panels?

  • @dragoslavdragicevic5009
    @dragoslavdragicevic5009 День тому

    Thank you for nice tour of your A-frame, I really enjoyed it, some nice solutions that remind me of my experience from spending a lot of time on the boat, bit different aesthetics but similar philosophy. Can you please tell me little bit of water system, capacity, way of collecting it, etc. Greetings from Croatia

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors День тому

      I am glad you enjoyed it. I will be making a video about the water system, but the basics are that a solar pump fills a tank, the tank supplies the pressure pump, and the pressure pump supplies the cabin. Thank you for watching!

  • @robertcrawford387
    @robertcrawford387 День тому

    Where is your shower or bathtub

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors День тому

      Great question. We currently have an outdoor shower with a shower house planned for 2025. Thank you for watching!

  • @Fordy357
    @Fordy357 3 дні тому

    Love the house. I have a small cabin of my own but we have super low water pressure (about 5 psi). Your pressure pump didn’t sound very loud like others I’ve heard in person. What brand and model did you go with and where/how is it installed?

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 3 дні тому

      Thank you! Here is a link to the pump I use - amzn.to/3BaEiox It is great and runs the toilet and sinks no problem. I installed it under the house. I plan to do a water system tour video and you will see the entire set up. Thank you for watching.

  • @Fordy357
    @Fordy357 3 дні тому

    Thank you for the video. Very informative. How loud is the tracker? It seems like it’s kind of loud but the video could be magnifying the sound. What are your thoughts?

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 3 дні тому

      The video does amplify the sound. The sound is noticeable when it operates but it only makes small adjustments every now and then. It does not bother me.

  • @TCDShow
    @TCDShow 4 дні тому

    Great videos and A Frame… no idea that an off grid place would have propane stove burners. Question: No Star-Link?

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 3 дні тому

      No Star-link yet. I have no phone or internet service at the cabin and I like it that way for now. It is nice to completely disconnect. My stove runs off 2 40lb rolling propane tanks. Thank you for watching!

  • @Kingdom_Focused
    @Kingdom_Focused 4 дні тому

    This video is inspiring me to learn more about building a frames. Great style and beautiful layout. Awesome job

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 4 дні тому

      Thank you. That is very kind. Comments like this make the effort worth it.

  • @dianeschmiane
    @dianeschmiane 5 днів тому

    What a beautiful little cabin, thanks for the tour!

  • @Moosekeys
    @Moosekeys 5 днів тому

    this is my dream vacation cabin. wow.

  • @turinhorse4232
    @turinhorse4232 5 днів тому

    awesome work

  • @dougrobertson1978
    @dougrobertson1978 6 днів тому

    Super cool. Great work!!

  • @Ernie-Tech
    @Ernie-Tech 7 днів тому

    A 2:14 on voit déjà que l'angle avec l'horizontale est entre 0 et 35 degrees, pas assez pour suivre "deux axes" comme il est vendu 😞 Il faut couper l'ouverture du mat, ou échanger le mat avec un model bricolé et adapté et ne perder pas la garantie, pour lui rendre plus d'espace mais ça veut dire le verin n'est pas assez longue. Aussi le rouillements qu'arrive rapidement sont un signe qu'il n'est pas le meilleur qualité pour son prix. Ces ne sont pas mes expériences perso, voyez AMAZON. D'ailleurs, l'augmentation maximale pour un trackeur sur deux axes est 40% seulement si on peut vraiement boucher les panneaux normalement entre 20-65 degrees, pas 35... Ca veut dire le temps pour toucher l'investissement est augmenté aussi par qqs annees. On se trompe facilement et n'oubliez pas qu'on ajoute un grand risque avec les trackeurs où on aura aucun sans. Il y a aussi les frais de pose (béton) et en cas pour plusieurs trackeurs l'ombre entre eux vous forcez de prendre un grand distance pour rester efficas. Super pour l'hobby, dommage pour le pert de profit de la production solaire.

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 6 днів тому

      It has worked great for my situation and I have been happy with it. I have had no rust issues at all. It may not be the best fit for everyone but I have not regretted buying it. I had a difficult time finding a good fixed mount option for less cost than the tracker. Thank you for your input.

  • @matslagle
    @matslagle 7 днів тому

    My wife and boys and I are looking to do the same thing. Thank you for this informational and inspirational video. Getting back to God and land is a beautiful thing. I was wondering, what size/wattage are the solar panels and do you have a link to the batteries you chose? Thank you again 🙏

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 6 днів тому

      I have 2 - 410 watt solar panels and have 2 - 200ah AGM batteries (5+years old). I went with AGM because they do better in cold but heated lithium batteries are coming down in price.Here is the link to the ones I used- amzn.to/497oNu7 Thank you and good luck!

  • @Lightandlovetoyou
    @Lightandlovetoyou 7 днів тому

    This is awesome

  • @honeyswarrior3172
    @honeyswarrior3172 7 днів тому

    You did an awesome job!

  • @online12plus
    @online12plus 7 днів тому

    hey Jim, great video and cabin! did you have to submit plans and get permits for this?

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 7 днів тому

      Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the tour! It will most likely be different for you than it was for me to get aporovals. I am not qualified to give advice on permits or plans. I recommend that you consult with your local building departments before building or even purchasing land to see what will be required.

  • @joannewalter9075
    @joannewalter9075 8 днів тому

    Too much white needs a splash of color

  • @CristiIstrate
    @CristiIstrate 8 днів тому

    Very nice built. If you have the time, please add the videos with construction.

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 8 днів тому

      Thank you. I am working on the build video now. It should be up in a couple weeks.

  • @kenklotzbach2503
    @kenklotzbach2503 8 днів тому

    Very nice cabin and it looks well built with lots of attention to detail. When you say "up here" how far north are you? I live in Minnesota and heating is an issue. Along those lines, how deep are your footings? Just wondering if frost is an issue for you as well. thanks.

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 8 днів тому

      My footings are 3-4 feet deep down to bed rock. Frost line is about 32". I get 4-6 feet of snow. In the few years since we built it, i have not had a problem with frost heaving or settling. Great question. Thank you for watching!

  • @brianjarvis2823
    @brianjarvis2823 8 днів тому

    Did you start at 4 battery bars? If so,i thought that bike had 5 battery bars.. also were there alot of hills ?

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 8 днів тому

      Good catch. The bike was new to me and looking through the camera I thought 4 bars was full. You are right, it has 5 bars. So I was down a bar that point. Yes, there were several hills. Lots of up and down. Thank you for watching.

    • @brianjarvis2823
      @brianjarvis2823 8 днів тому

      @solojimoutdoors I love your videos,I will subscribe and recommend to my friends.. thank you so much.🙂

  • @stephaniestivender3916
    @stephaniestivender3916 8 днів тому

    Nice

  • @brentrowan2794
    @brentrowan2794 9 днів тому

    How deep did you dig your foundation piers?

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 9 днів тому

      Down to the bed rock. 3-4 feet deep at my place.

  • @__MMA_Sports______-zj9zl
    @__MMA_Sports______-zj9zl 9 днів тому

    that's cool. Very nice cabin

  • @simonpearson9931
    @simonpearson9931 9 днів тому

    Loved the tour video you did. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @tylerrobinson4452
    @tylerrobinson4452 9 днів тому

    damn right! id stay there in a heartbeat

  • @mattiecrashcursed
    @mattiecrashcursed 9 днів тому

    That's killer. Well done duder!!!

  • @natividadhernandez1596
    @natividadhernandez1596 9 днів тому

    Beautiful

  • @robertschris79
    @robertschris79 9 днів тому

    I have searched high and low on UA-cam for an A frame cabin build With good detail and one that I’m looking to build myself ! Well this is it for me ! Love the A frame you and your family have built . Thanks for sharing this on UA-cam .

    • @robertschris79
      @robertschris79 9 днів тому

      What size of lumber did you use for the 20x20x20 triangle?

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 9 днів тому

      Thank you. I am glad you like it! It's comments like this that make it worth the effort. Much appreciated.

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 9 днів тому

      I used 2x8's for the trusses and they sandwich between 2-2x6's that form the floor joists. If you don't have the Book listed in the description, get it. It will show you the basics. Well worth it for a build like this.

  • @hillcountrylivin
    @hillcountrylivin 10 днів тому

    Well done. This is exactly what I'm thinking of putting together. It's the perfect size for the wife and me. What is the pitch of your roof? I'm guessing at 60 degrees?

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 10 днів тому

      Yes, I believe it is 60 degrees. 20x20x20 equilateral triangle. It is a perfect size for 2. My wife and I plan on retiring in this little cabin.

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 10 днів тому

      Yes, I believe it is 60 degrees. 20x20x20 equilateral triangle. It is a perfect size for 2. My wife and I plan on retiring in this little cabin.

  • @pointblankokc
    @pointblankokc 10 днів тому

    Cool cabin man. Looks great !

  • @littlerayofsunshine69
    @littlerayofsunshine69 10 днів тому

    We looked at 22 acres in NE Washington a few months ago. Looked into the water situation with the neighbor, the only one within 5 miles with a well. His hole was 400 feet deep and only produced half a gallon per minute. Beautiful piece of land but we had to pass because of that. The quote we got for a hole that deep was $28k.

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 10 днів тому

      Thank you for sharing. I hope your journey to find the right land is blessed.

  • @littlerayofsunshine69
    @littlerayofsunshine69 10 днів тому

    Outdoor showers are the best. When I was looking for my land, I was living out of a friend's storage shed behind her house. I built an outdoor shower out of cedar and used a point-of-use 10 gallon water heater while I was there. The cool nights of northern Washington were clear and bright with stars. It got a little sketchy with the raccoons and the occasional bear, but I loved it. Nothing like watching shooting starts while you're rising off.

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 10 днів тому

      I agree! Outdoor showers are the best. Thank you for sharing and watching. One of my next videos will show you my Outdoor Shower setup.

  • @empressbb71
    @empressbb71 10 днів тому

    Would you sell the building plans ? Id love to build one also at this size.

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 10 днів тому

      We didn't really have plans. Check out the Book I listed in the video description. That is all we really needed. Thank you for watching.

  • @bigfootdesign-build123
    @bigfootdesign-build123 11 днів тому

    Great job

  • @cousinstu
    @cousinstu 12 днів тому

    Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Derekmartin20
    @Derekmartin20 12 днів тому

    That's great 👍.. I've been planning to build a small A-frame back in the woods behind the new house i built by myself.

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 11 днів тому

      Do it. You will love it. It was pretty straightforward to build

  • @mickeyroberson9082
    @mickeyroberson9082 12 днів тому

    Very nice

  • @mikeecker146
    @mikeecker146 13 днів тому

    Beautiful A-Frame! You beat its dark character with your fine glasswork!

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 11 днів тому

      Thank you! That is very kind. I am glad you like it.

  • @johnyb9884
    @johnyb9884 13 днів тому

    Will Starlink work for you out there?

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 13 днів тому

      Yes, Starlink will work, but for now, I choose not to have internet access. For me, it is part of what I love about the cabin. No distractions.

  • @224valk4
    @224valk4 13 днів тому

    Some of my best memories are in a cottage with a metal roof in the rain!! Out house, hand pump and fish in the lake!! MAGICAL!

  • @antinhalkevych5816
    @antinhalkevych5816 13 днів тому

    This is a perfect A-Frame! Congratulations!!

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 13 днів тому

      Thank you for the wonderful compliment. We think its perfect😀

  • @keepitreal86-t6b
    @keepitreal86-t6b 14 днів тому

    Man that was truly amazing. Maybe one day I can have something like this.

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 13 днів тому

      That is very kind. It has been our dream for years and we made it happen. You can too.

  • @florarix2210
    @florarix2210 14 днів тому

    Is it legal to live in this year round? And I thought I heard you say that is the national forest so how is it legal to build here? Do they sell land to individuals?

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 14 днів тому

      Great question 🙂 My property borders National Forset. It's about 200' out my door.

  • @suethompson1740
    @suethompson1740 14 днів тому

    I want one.😊

  • @SherryTorgerson
    @SherryTorgerson 15 днів тому

    Do you not want to wrap the bottom of home when cold weather comes in?

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 15 днів тому

      Most likely, we will later. We insulated the floor and sheathed the bottom. It does pretty well. Thank you for watching.

  • @gypsyHAASy
    @gypsyHAASy 15 днів тому

    If you had bought the front glass, what would the ball park cost be? It really creates a beautiful space

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 15 днів тому

      Thank you. I would guess around 10k if you could get them to come install it. My place is very remote. If you used wood framing instead of aluminum storefront, it would cost a lot less, and you could order glass to fit it.

  • @gypsyHAASy
    @gypsyHAASy 15 днів тому

    What PSI/Type of bagged concrete did you use? Any rebar?

    • @solojimoutdoors
      @solojimoutdoors 15 днів тому

      High Strength Concrete and yes I used rebar.

  • @jamestoler2995
    @jamestoler2995 15 днів тому

    We ended your video and looking forward to seeing the construction video… here is our shed conversation we did and I used my original music… Nice work! James m.ua-cam.com/video/cc_qu2DQHiA/v-deo.html&pp=ygUkYXJ0bGlmZWN5Y2xlIGNoYXBlbCBob3VzZSByZW5vdmF0aW9u