Now I'm saving up for a second house for my sister and my mom, here in Henderson Nevada. I love it here! I should have left California ages ago. This town has less crime than any town I lived in when I was in California. And unlimited sunshine. It feels like heaven :) I paid 34k every month for 10 months to pay off this house. The rest has gone to taxes, tesla and business expenses. I do not like holding on to cash, and I will put every dollar toward a property or my business for the next few years. There is nothing that I want to buy anymore. And living in vehicles wasn't that bad when I had solar power and my last RV. but when I was disabled and living in a RV that was falling apart, it was a really tough time. The nerve disease was the hardest part of my past. Most hardships can be overcome with hard work, but the nerve disease couldn't be. It was relentless and made life a living hell. I was very luck to get rid of that disease. A lot of time has gone by and I'm grateful to not be in so much pain. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Does off-grid solar confuse you? Check out my DIY friendly website for solar system packages and product recommendations, and so much more! www.mobile-solarpower.com Join our DIY solar community! #1 largest solar forum on the internet for beginners and professionals alike: www.diysolarforum.com Check out my best-selling, beginner-friendly 12V off-grid solar book (affiliate link): amzn.to/2Aj4dX4 If DIY is not for you, but you love solar and need an offgrid system, check out Tesla Solar. Low prices and great warranty, and they can take your entire house offgrid with their new Powerwalls: ts.la/william57509 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My solar equipment recommendations (Constantly updated! Check here first): 12V/48V Lithium Batteries: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solar-batteries.html Solar System Component Directory: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solarcomponents.html Plug-N-Play Systems: www.mobile-solarpower.com/full-size-systems.html Complete 48V System Kits: www.mobile-solarpower.com/complete-48v-solar-kits.html DIY Friendly Air Conditioner/ Heat Pumps: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solar-friendly-air-conditioners.html Complete 48V System Blueprint: www.mobile-solarpower.com/48v-complete-system-blueprint.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My Favorite Online Stores for DIY Solar and Coupon Codes: -Current Connected: SOK, Victron and High Quality Components. Best prices and warranty around: currentconnected.com/?ref=wp -Signature Solar: Cheap Server Rack Batteries and Large Solar Panels: www.signaturesolar.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek -Ecoflow Delta Official Site: My favorite plug-n-play solar generator: us.ecoflow.com/?aff=7 -AmpereTime: Cheapest 12V batteries around: amperetime.com/products/ampere-time-12v-100ah-lithium-lifepo4-battery?ref=h-cvbzfahsek -Rich Solar: Mega site and cheaper prices than renogy! Check them out: richsolar.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek -Shop Solar Kits: Huge site with every solar kit you can imagine! Check it out: shopsolarkits.com/?ref=will-p -Battery Hookup: Cheap cell deals bit.ly/2mIxSqt 10% off code: diysolar -Watts 24/7: Best deals on all-in-one solar power systems, with customer support and distribution here in the USA: watts247.com/?wpam_id=3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Contact Information: I am NOT available for personal solar system consult! If you wish to contact me, this is my direct email: williamprowsediysolar@gmail.com Join the forum at diysolarforum.com/ if you wish to hang out with myself and others and talk about solar FTC Disclosure Statement and Disclaimers: Every video includes some form of paid promotion or sponsorship. Some links on this youtube channel may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. My videos are for educational purposes only. Information is subject to change/update at any time. Electricity is DANGEROUS and can kill. Be smart and use common sense :) DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, An affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com
DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse I owned and operated a roofing company and I hated going to work for 12 years but I made a lot of money. My customers hated spending money on a roof but it was a necessity to protect the home and contents. Nothing fun about the job at all. I finally sold it and opened a gun shop. I knew I would not make much money but it was something I was passionate about. I loved going to work everyday and my customers loved coming in spending money on something they enjoyed doing. A completely different atmosphere. All day you could hear customers talking amongst each other about what they liked and owned. Great social environment. I did firearm training with new firearm owners and the thrill of teaching them firearm safety and shooting skills was something I never got tired of. I was not a good salesperson because if someone wanted my opinion on a gun they wanted to buy in my shop and I thought it was inferior then I would tell them the pros and cons straight up and let them make the decision. I never sugarcoated anything to get a sale but I always had customers until the day I retired. That’s what you do. You’re honest and truthful and we appreciate the education and information you provide. Thank you.
Im going to assume many of your subscribers watch your channel because the have a secret bugout location. Since the world seems to be circling the drain, buy a bug-out location
Rental properties man. Use your solar know-how to cover the rent property roofs in solar. Then pay the tenants electric bills. My bet would be you would find and retain tenants for many years. Especially in Vegas with so much AC use.
Contrast that to a fatass scamming, deceptive little munchkin rolling around in a class A stopping at roadside "attractions" like world's largest rocking chair or whatever.
Never has there ever been a time when a ton of positive comments about a person's character been so deserving than now, right here. Way to go Will, you are an awesome dude. Frugal living, no debt, no drugs, no alcohol it's a great way to live. You've invested wisely in yourself.
@@katsheetz His great character was exposed during a video where he was explaining how he ended up homeless, and why his parents could not help him. In short, he said about his Mom who was in and out of trouble, and he had no hate or animosity. He said :"...She is a really good person, don't judge her"!
A note from a satisfied subscriber: My son is driving around America in a Ram Promaster with a 600 watt solar system because of your informative videos. We studied your videos and built a great system. Thanks, Will! Congrats on your achievements!
Will, I am so glad that you were able to turn your life around. You are an inspiration to everyone who knows your story. I have told many of my friends about the UA-camr who wrote the book on recovering from his debilitating disease, and then by dint of hard work went from being homeless to owning a nice home and a Tesla. Congratulations and getting your mortgage paid off in record time. You rock!
I remember when you talked about owning a home and I smiled all the way through this video, feeling so proud of your ongoing accomplishments. Congrats again Will.
@David Smith Said, "I hate any form of debt." Yes, debt is a form of economic slavery. But it's the only way most people have to live a normal life, meaning pay for a home over time, even if it's decades. I hate that the loan sharks get people to "Refi" and cause the debtor to never build up any equity in their home, instead they just extend their payments forever. I admire Will for paying off his house so quickly -- most people can't afford to do that. Way to go, Will. Two thumbs up!
So happy for you! I'm in my 70's and think of you as my digital grandson. I don't understand half or 85% of what you explain, but so enjoy your videos. So proud of you in achieving this milestone and also proud of you hating debt. Congratulations my digital grandson! May God bless you.
@@WillProwse Haha well thanks! I'm still pretty ignorant when it comes to solar stuff so your channel definitely is helpful with that! Do you ever do collaborations? I was thinking a video called "Will Prowse Teaches Benjamin Sahlstrom the Basics of Solar" would be pretty hilarious. I haven't done many collaborations because it just seems too complicated but it always sounds fun in theory. :)
Your kindness to share what you learned with others has paid for your house. You always do good by helping others. We are very happy for your achievement. Wish you all the best in your achievements.
Dang you get around big D, and always have such nice things to say. Hopefully you get your million soon too brotha. Bet you found this channel one day because of car audio batteries and got hooked just like I did lol.
Will, I have been a subscriber of yours for over 3 years now. From what I have observed on your UA-cam channel you deserve all of your success and more. When I started watching, you were stealth camping in a truck camper, taking showers at the gym and fighting thru health issues. Yet, your talents and creativity came thru your vids. I'm always amazed by the professional and talented contributors that create content for UA-cam and you my friend, are one of the best. You are one of several who inspired me to adopt a minimalist lifestyle by selling everything that wouldn't fit in a 160 sq. ft. travel trailer and hitting the road. Today, I am debt free and living on my own property. Thanks, man.
The keyword here is “anyone,” not “everyone.” One of the hard truths of the capitalist society is that it’s very much a winner-takes-all system, where the winners are essentially random. We can make post-hoc justifications about how we watch Will because he is disciplined and no-nonsense, but there are plenty of other no-nonsense UA-camrs who don’t get any compensation, and plenty of creators of absolute garbage who make loads of money. I don’t want to take away from Will’s success. He has definitely earned it. I just want to be realistic about it; and also to warn that fame is fleeting. I’ve seen so many creators change their lives because of success, and then subtle shifts in commerce dry up their revenue streams. So, I’m glad that Will is applying his discipline into aggressive saving. I personally prefer work to ensure that nobody goes homeless and starving, but Will’s story also shows how comprehensively current organizations and institutions for that purpose fail at their mission.
Will, as I have been watching all of your videos now for the last 4 years, the main thing that I was always thinking about was if you were doing okay financially. The few times we have spoken on the phone you always sounded happy and safe so I wasn’t too worried. As your channel began to suddenly explode I was so totally excited and cheering you on because I knew for certain that you were poised to become financially successful in a BIG way, and goddamn it buddy, here you are! I am soooo proud of your accomplishments Will - and you earned all of this because you are smart as hell, and HONEST. Roll in that bank my friend, and I can’t wait to see the house you buy for your Mom and sister.... I love ya buddy.
Mr. Prowse, I am so sorry for your run of bad luck and I am proud to tell your story to friends and family. Your channel has inspired me to stop paying so much for living on grid. I have started small with EG4 inverter and 2 EG4 server rack batteries. Thanks your the man brother.
Thank you so much for this channel! You were the top recommendation of my electrical engineer son when I told him I wanted to design and build a solar system. My wife, his mom, loved seeing your house. We wish you the best on your quest for the second home and an amazing future.
So humble. I love how the designated guest bedroom is actually the master and he's really sleeping in a secondary bedroom. We need a world filled with a bunch of Wiil Prowses. Can we cloan you please... 😁
He actually explained that in the video -- while living on the streets, he became very sensitive to noises and the goings-on of life around him, which wasn't a good time for someone that is homeless. He said it was much quieter in that space, and that he felt safer there...
Its also a testament to how over indulged we are as humans. Will is a simple human, something we should all aspire to be more of. The majority of the time people want more and more and more...just isnt necessary to live a full content life. It is nice to have nice things, just isnt necessary nor should it be the driving force behind your entire life's existence. Life should be supported and driven from passion, not necessarily the obtainment of material items.
Congratulations Will! This video really brought a smile to my face. Your house is beautiful but seeing how happy you are now is what made my day. You worked hard and I am glad you fulfilled your dream.
It’s your efforts and dedication, keeping up and making sure you are fair and honest which I personally appreciate and love to be always… thank you Will and I’m happy for you 😃 keep it up buddy 🤞👍🙏
You deserve every happiness there in the world. I wish you grow from strength to strength. I’ve never posted comments, but this is a good time to tell you Will, you’re true lily gifted with the you articulate and explain every detail. I’ve been watching your videos for a while and ALWAYS await your next 😃
I started watching your channel way in the beginning, before you even started your solar book. This was in the days where you'd talk about how small you were compared to the universe and extol the virtues of living in a vehicle with a mattress stuffed inside. Even though I'm not part of your target audience now I still occasionally watch your videos and it's amazing how far you've come. It's cliche but it's really a rags to riches story. Congratulations on everything, Will.
@@WillProwse It was a fun channel. I remember we would give you all this life advice and half the time I wondered if any of us knew what we were talking about. I'm glad it all worked out for you.
it's nice to see someone with gratitude in his heart and saying thank you .... this is one of the reasons I like this guy, his heart is in the right place !
You’ve helped me with my solar in my minivan to enjoy a better life. Glad whatever affiliate monies went to a good cause. Very proud of you and your willingness to share.
Anyone that loves cats is a great person! You can really tell what kind of person Will is by how kind he is to animals..even feeding birds.. I wish him continued success..he deserves it for sure! I bought his book a while back about solar..very easy to learn from! Cheers!
Congrats on the house Will! I have been watching your videos for a long time and recently built a 400w mppt system using your website and videos. Thanks from Squamish, BC Canada
Omg Will, I'm SO thrilled for you! I've been watching your channel for years and have never commented before. Years ago you didn't seem happy and I didn't understand, but I kept watching and recommending your channel to everyone. Seeing your life evolve and your happiness grow has been heartwarming. Congrats on getting out of the insanity of CA and owning your house!
I have watched your channel way back before solar when you rode an electric unicycle and lived in the back of your station wagon. I liked meeting your family and friends. Your solar book and website helped me build my own solar shed even though I did buy an Inergy Apex! 😊 You’re a good man, Charlie Brown. Keep up the good work.
I’m very happy for you, Will. Hard work pays off... you earned it buddy. You’ve helped a lot of people understand solar and electricity, so it’s been a win-win. I know there’s a closet in there somewhere that’s full of electrical tape. :) Blessings on you, man!
So happy for you Will. You absolutely deserve this. You have set a new standard of transparency among content creators and it is truly refreshing. Please continue to share your knowledge with us and the world and I wish you a happy and healthy 2020!
As a person who grew up poor, this is very motivating. I hope you can enjoy that master bedroom yourself one day :) Everyone here is right, you deserve this and more, keep up the good work and content!
I’m so happy for you Will!!! I started watching you a few years ago after I was severely injured and lost my job, after some issues with relative I lost my home. I was getting ready for van life, and I came really close to the edge before my shoulder healed. I started watching your videos so I would have street survival skills if I needed them. I’m saving towards a mobile grooming van of my own, maybe eventually I will follow your videos and do the build myself from scratch. Thinking diesel sprinter with an inverter and battery backup for while I’m drying dogs. It’s crazy how life can change in a few years if you stay resilient and stay disciplined. I was always impressed by your work ethic and morals. I’m so happy to see your hard work has paid off and you have finally found a safe place to call home. If you did this in two years, you will be giving Elon Musk a run for his money in ten years. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Don't ever loose your sincerity. It is so refreshing. Your honesty is priceless. I aspire to you. So happy you are in a home you love! You look healthy & like you have a new enthusiasm. CONGRATULATIONS! Keep the wonderful videos coming!
Couldn’t think of anyone who deserves where you landed. You are a genius that knows how to share enlightening so many. Stay humble keep teaching and never loose that passion.
You've earned it!! You have my support and more importantly our respect!! And to be perfectly honest Will. I don't know who is more happy and proud for you? Us or you! 👍
Will, you have no idea how good it is to see you being so successful. Thank you for sharing with us some of your life moments. I wish you all the best.
So pleased for you Will - "it's been a journey" - You have given hours of entertainment and insight with infectious enthusiasm - when you have been homeless every morning you wake in a cozy home it brings a smile to your face
Will. I have plantar fasciitis and I first watched you on your PF videos. The best. I’m so happy for you. You have worked hard and put your whole heart into teaching and helping people. Enjoy your new home. It’s beautiful.
It is so refreshing to see someone so genuinely thankful. I am just learning about solar power from you. Thank you for your knowledge and beautiful heart!
Congratulations!!!!! Well deserved Will. I only just found your channel and had no idea that you had so many struggles. Your knowledge and insights are amazing and educational. Keep up the great work. I'm hoping to use what you're teaching to build my own debt-free little house one day. Happy Solstice!
Nice to see somebody who actually appreciates what they have. Video idea: Bloopers, out takes and failures. It may help viewers to see that mistakes do happen and what it takes for components to fail.
Oh man, its not even funny how often I get shocked/burned/cut haha! I always want to show more failures, but I am scared that my viewers will think I am an idiot :D haha!
Show it! It’s entertaining, you were asking for video ideas, and it would show viewers that they aren’t idiots if they make one mistake. Look how many views Electroboom gets by pretending to screw up
I've been watching you since the Toyota motorhome, that's about the time I hit the road myself. I learned so much over the years watching your Channel! So happy for you, congratulations! You truly make the world a better place!
My husband watched you and I listened to your life story. I’m so GLAD you are in a home!! You are so intelligent, and honest, which is very refreshing to see in UA-camrs. I loved Vonegans until I saw your UA-cam. 😒it’s great you see you in a home!!😍😍❤️❤️🙏🙏
You start with nothing. Through hard work and perseverance you overcame many tough situations. You picked a niche market that was popular. Through research, you became well read on the electricity and the solar industry. and were able to profit from it. With the help of social media you cranked out videos that the masses wanted. The integrity that you put forth, gave viewers trust in you. From that hard work you were able to get to where you are at today. Nobody gave it to you. Everything you did was earned. Well done.
You are always so genuine in your videos. It made me so happy to see you doing well and happy and thanking everyone. Thank you for the diy solar videos!
I've been homeless in the past and it's miserable. Every day seems like a fight to just keep going, and it's something I wish would never happen to anyone. It's great that you have a house now! I'm no longer homeless, although I live aboard a boat at a marina by choice :P better than renting a apartment imo PS I use to live in Las Vegas, Henderson is a fantastic area to live.
“Creative” neo-homelessness can save thousands of dollars. A cheap camper, a few solar panels, and $75/month lot rent puts quite a bit of money in the bank in six months. And a camper provides what you need to keep a good job: a daily shower, a dry living space, decent bed, refrigerator to not waste money on takeout or expensive ice. And the door locks. Cash on hand makes choices available, reduces stress, and opens up future possibilities. I haven’t got this far LOL, true story though. I met a strange fellow a few weeks back. A little bit of a fringe guy. Seemed like a decent person. And he has been saving cash years: literally cash. He had about $28,000 in his coat pockets. Seriously. Shocked the heck outa me. He didn’t find it unusual. Blew my mind. When I topped $2500 in my checking account I felt like a rich man. Confused my mind to think of carrying around nearly thirty grand in cash that wasn’t immediately needed. Anyways, yes! Kudos on having choices. One of the foundations of freedom.
He feels safe there as he explained. I understand this and is why I always like tiny places and now a van. I had to hide from bad relatives as a child and that is where I’m safe.
Congrats! I've followed you since you were in the RV. Been living in my RV for 6 years, and will close on a house next week. Like you I avoid borrowing like the plaque, and at 63 have never had a bank loan or credit card. Not even a car loan. Fortunately, I found a great house on a land contract and can pay half upfront, and will have it paid off in 3 years.
No way!!! That is awesome Sam. You rock. I wish more people thought like us in this regard. We would have a more robust economy and less poverty if people stopped handing all of their money over to the banks in the form of interest. Very cool that you are going to pay off your house in 3 years!!
@@WillProwse While I was drawn to your channel by you solar expertise, I've always respected your non-conformist attitude. You remind me a lot of a younger me! Rock on...
Your story is amazing and an inspiration to everyone. I just purchased everything to start my first off grid system to get the feel of it. It was you and only you that gave me the courage to finally do this after 10 years of saying "one day". I want to thank you for everything you've given in return and there's nothing any of us could give you that would make up for what you've given us. Congrats on your success and I sprinkle you blessing for the many more successes you have into the future. I'm also a self learner. What an amazing thing to have...knowledge.
I am very Glad that You have a Home. A lots of people just dream of it. You made your Dream come true, so glad and happy for you. I pray that nobody in this world goes Homeless AMEEN Congratulations
Congratulations, Will! Great house. My favorite: your cats! Glad you're taking care of your mother and your sister. Good health and happiness to you, your cats, and everyone else you love.
So happy for you! Your videos have changed many people’s lives and gave many of us to explore solar lifestyles! Thank you brother… enjoy your beautiful house! You have earned it!
You are truly an inspiration to all of us that has had the pleasure to view your channel and learn from a solar master. Take care and I wish you the best and abundant happiness.
Now I'm saving up for a second house for my sister and my mom, here in Henderson Nevada. I love it here! I should have left California ages ago. This town has less crime than any town I lived in when I was in California. And unlimited sunshine. It feels like heaven :)
I paid 34k every month for 10 months to pay off this house. The rest has gone to taxes, tesla and business expenses. I do not like holding on to cash, and I will put every dollar toward a property or my business for the next few years. There is nothing that I want to buy anymore.
And living in vehicles wasn't that bad when I had solar power and my last RV. but when I was disabled and living in a RV that was falling apart, it was a really tough time. The nerve disease was the hardest part of my past. Most hardships can be overcome with hard work, but the nerve disease couldn't be. It was relentless and made life a living hell. I was very luck to get rid of that disease. A lot of time has gone by and I'm grateful to not be in so much pain.
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You should pin this as I just asked about how you did it.... All I can say is congrats!
DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse I owned and operated a roofing company and I hated going to work for 12 years but I made a lot of money. My customers hated spending money on a roof but it was a necessity to protect the home and contents. Nothing fun about the job at all. I finally sold it and opened a gun shop. I knew I would not make much money but it was something I was passionate about. I loved going to work everyday and my customers loved coming in spending money on something they enjoyed doing. A completely different atmosphere. All day you could hear customers talking amongst each other about what they liked and owned. Great social environment. I did firearm training with new firearm owners and the thrill of teaching them firearm safety and shooting skills was something I never got tired of. I was not a good salesperson because if someone wanted my opinion on a gun they wanted to buy in my shop and I thought it was inferior then I would tell them the pros and cons straight up and let them make the decision. I never sugarcoated anything to get a sale but I always had customers until the day I retired. That’s what you do. You’re honest and truthful and we appreciate the education and information you provide. Thank you.
Congrats on getting your first house, and that is so cool you're going to buy a 2nd house for your sister and mom to live near you! cool!
Im going to assume many of your subscribers watch your channel because the have a secret bugout location.
Since the world seems to be circling the drain, buy a bug-out location
Rental properties man. Use your solar know-how to cover the rent property roofs in solar.
Then pay the tenants electric bills.
My bet would be you would find and retain tenants for many years. Especially in Vegas with so much AC use.
This dude’s making bank. It’s so great to see someone making money by spreading good information and telling the truth. A nice change of pace.
I echo this entirely.
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Contrast that to a fatass scamming, deceptive little munchkin rolling around in a class A stopping at roadside "attractions" like world's largest rocking chair or whatever.
@@jeffkeni and he lives rent free in your head!
Station Your and Idiot, I hope the people from Pakistan don't call they will empty your bank account.
Does everyone smile while watching will.. he cracks me up with his infectious great attitude
This guy is so wholesome, and a success story
Agree 100% and he went up even more in my estimation when he had his "rant" a few video's ago.
I am smiling, happy for Will.
I'm so happy for him!
I have to admit, he makes me happy just listening to him talk about the new house. Glad for him and his success.
Will has an innocence about him and it’s great to see him thriving!! More power to you!! ❤️❤️
Never has there ever been a time when a ton of positive comments about a person's character been so deserving than now, right here. Way to go Will, you are an awesome dude. Frugal living, no debt, no drugs, no alcohol it's a great way to live. You've invested wisely in yourself.
There are whiners and haters and then there's Will...aptly named "Will "
@@katsheetz His great character was exposed during a video where he was explaining how he ended up homeless, and why his parents could not help him. In short, he said about his Mom who was in and out of trouble, and he had no hate or animosity. He said :"...She is a really good person, don't judge her"!
A note from a satisfied subscriber: My son is driving around America in a Ram Promaster with a 600 watt solar system because of your informative videos. We studied your videos and built a great system. Thanks, Will! Congrats on your achievements!
Will, I am so glad that you were able to turn your life around. You are an inspiration to everyone who knows your story. I have told many of my friends about the UA-camr who wrote the book on recovering from his debilitating disease, and then by dint of hard work went from being homeless to owning a nice home and a Tesla. Congratulations and getting your mortgage paid off in record time. You rock!
Thanks Paul!!
So humble, so down to earth and so honest with his past tragedies to triumph. What a great a great kid.
You're one of the dorkiest, nicest, and brightest of people. I love your home, and your happiness.
I remember when you talked about owning a home and I smiled all the way through this video, feeling so proud of your ongoing accomplishments. Congrats again Will.
"I hate any form of debt" - there are no truer wiser words said.
@David Smith
Said, "I hate any form of debt."
Yes, debt is a form of economic slavery. But it's the only way most people have to live a normal life, meaning pay for a home over time, even if it's decades. I hate that the loan sharks get people to "Refi" and cause the debtor to never build up any equity in their home, instead they just extend their payments forever. I admire Will for paying off his house so quickly -- most people can't afford to do that. Way to go, Will. Two thumbs up!
Well cuz you big hearted people are easily scammed he doesn't have any debt. Can you say the same. ?
@@anomie6788 I can actually. Best decision I've EVER made!
If we all had that attitude, housing would be affordable :-)
Debt is literally just debt, no different then a bill
So happy for you! I'm in my 70's and think of you as my digital grandson. I don't understand half or 85% of what you explain, but so enjoy your videos. So proud of you in achieving this milestone and also proud of you hating debt. Congratulations my digital grandson! May God bless you.
Iris Lewis
Iris Lewis: I'm fast creeping up on 75 and in the same boat. But I do have those "Ah Ha" moments.
Haha glad I'm not the only one! I try though, I really try to understand.
I have this huge smile on my face right now. Will i’m so happy for you. Many more blessings to come. 🍻
Will is the REAL Deal!!
Congratulations, PS keep the scruff it looks great
Totally agree with the no debt principle! That's the what we've chosen and it's one of the best decisions we've ever made.
Wow that is so cool you watched my video! I love your videos!!!
@@WillProwse Haha well thanks! I'm still pretty ignorant when it comes to solar stuff so your channel definitely is helpful with that!
Do you ever do collaborations? I was thinking a video called "Will Prowse Teaches Benjamin Sahlstrom the Basics of Solar" would be pretty hilarious.
I haven't done many collaborations because it just seems too complicated but it always sounds fun in theory. :)
Where are you located?
This guy is so cute..I am so happy for him, it’s contagious when he is happy.
Your kindness to share what you learned with others has paid for your house. You always do good by helping others. We are very happy for your achievement. Wish you all the best in your achievements.
Congrats on your success! You have a very powerful and engaging on screen presence. Keep up the great work and we’ll see you at 1 million subs 🤘
it's the eyes and the brain and enthusiasm behind them
Dang you get around big D, and always have such nice things to say. Hopefully you get your million soon too brotha. Bet you found this channel one day because of car audio batteries and got hooked just like I did lol.
You deserve to own a house, you are a terrific person, the way you help everyone.
I can't express how good your story makes me feel. You help soooo many people . You deserve every cent you get . thanks Will.
It's almost impossible to to not smile when watching this. You're so full of endless enthusiasm and I think you deserve it all ❤️ well done Will
Glad to see someone from UA-cam is actually spending their money wisely
Will, I have been a subscriber of yours for over 3 years now. From what I have observed on your UA-cam channel you deserve all of your success and more. When I started watching, you were stealth camping in a truck camper, taking showers at the gym and fighting thru health issues. Yet, your talents and creativity came thru your vids. I'm always amazed by the professional and talented contributors that create content for UA-cam and you my friend, are one of the best. You are one of several who inspired me to adopt a minimalist lifestyle by selling everything that wouldn't fit in a 160 sq. ft. travel trailer and hitting the road. Today, I am debt free and living on my own property. Thanks, man.
You are a success story of perseverence. Congratulations Will!
Hear hear.
Will, you deserve every bit of your success , well done man ,
Best UA-cam video I’ve ever seen.
Excellent progress Will. You just demonstrated how anyone can succeed in their life journeys
He is a Definite inspiration to young kids and Anyone questioning their ability.
The keyword here is “anyone,” not “everyone.” One of the hard truths of the capitalist society is that it’s very much a winner-takes-all system, where the winners are essentially random. We can make post-hoc justifications about how we watch Will because he is disciplined and no-nonsense, but there are plenty of other no-nonsense UA-camrs who don’t get any compensation, and plenty of creators of absolute garbage who make loads of money.
I don’t want to take away from Will’s success. He has definitely earned it. I just want to be realistic about it; and also to warn that fame is fleeting. I’ve seen so many creators change their lives because of success, and then subtle shifts in commerce dry up their revenue streams. So, I’m glad that Will is applying his discipline into aggressive saving.
I personally prefer work to ensure that nobody goes homeless and starving, but Will’s story also shows how comprehensively current organizations and institutions for that purpose fail at their mission.
Will, as I have been watching all of your videos now for the last 4 years, the main thing that I was always thinking about was if you were doing okay financially. The few times we have spoken on the phone you always sounded happy and safe so I wasn’t too worried. As your channel began to suddenly explode I was so totally excited and cheering you on because I knew for certain that you were poised to become financially successful in a BIG way, and goddamn it buddy, here you are! I am soooo proud of your accomplishments Will - and you earned all of this because you are smart as hell, and HONEST. Roll in that bank my friend, and I can’t wait to see the house you buy for your Mom and sister.... I love ya buddy.
You put such a Smile on my face seeing you so glowing.I am so happy for you.
Congratulations - you clearly earned your home !!!
Congratulations Will! 🎈🎈🎈😀
Congratulations on paying off the house in such a short time, and look at that smile on your face. 😁
2nd You deserve everything that has come your way! You are an Awesome person. Congrats my friend.
Major congrats ... Just being happier and healthy makes you wealthier than most 👏💯
Mr. Prowse, I am so sorry for your run of bad luck and I am proud to tell your story to friends and family. Your channel has inspired me to stop paying so much for living on grid. I have started small with EG4 inverter and 2 EG4 server rack batteries. Thanks your the man brother.
Thank you so much for this channel! You were the top recommendation of my electrical engineer son when I told him I wanted to design and build a solar system. My wife, his mom, loved seeing your house. We wish you the best on your quest for the second home and an amazing future.
Thank you too for the videos too, we are learning a lot and we will forever be grateful to you. God bless you and forever keep you safe
So humble. I love how the designated guest bedroom is actually the master and he's really sleeping in a secondary bedroom. We need a world filled with a bunch of Wiil Prowses. Can we cloan you please... 😁
He actually explained that in the video -- while living on the streets, he became very sensitive to noises and the goings-on of life around him, which wasn't a good time for someone that is homeless. He said it was much quieter in that space, and that he felt safer there...
Its also a testament to how over indulged we are as humans. Will is a simple human, something we should all aspire to be more of. The majority of the time people want more and more and more...just isnt necessary to live a full content life. It is nice to have nice things, just isnt necessary nor should it be the driving force behind your entire life's existence. Life should be supported and driven from passion, not necessarily the obtainment of material items.
lol lol lol
Will you’re truly an inspiration! Keep it going!
Love your channel, your outlook on life, your story, and the value you provide in your review and builds. I'm glad you were able to prosper from it.
Congratulations Will! This video really brought a smile to my face. Your house is beautiful but seeing how happy you are now is what made my day. You worked hard and I am glad you fulfilled your dream.
It’s your efforts and dedication, keeping up and making sure you are fair and honest which I personally appreciate and love to be always… thank you Will and I’m happy for you 😃 keep it up buddy 🤞👍🙏
You deserve every happiness there in the world. I wish you grow from strength to strength. I’ve never posted comments, but this is a good time to tell you Will, you’re true lily gifted with the you articulate and explain every detail.
I’ve been watching your videos for a while and ALWAYS await your next 😃
I started watching your channel way in the beginning, before you even started your solar book. This was in the days where you'd talk about how small you were compared to the universe and extol the virtues of living in a vehicle with a mattress stuffed inside. Even though I'm not part of your target audience now I still occasionally watch your videos and it's amazing how far you've come. It's cliche but it's really a rags to riches story. Congratulations on everything, Will.
Oh man that is so funny. I remember your username too. That was so long ago!!! Thank you for watching back then haha
@@WillProwse It was a fun channel. I remember we would give you all this life advice and half the time I wondered if any of us knew what we were talking about. I'm glad it all worked out for you.
it's nice to see someone with gratitude in his heart and saying thank you .... this is one of the reasons I like this guy, his heart is in the right place !
Your honesty and excitement are humbling. Imagine if all mankind was as honest and sincere. What a great world it would be.
You earned it....stay true to what you believe and keep learning, teaching, testing and building. Thank you for teaching me solar.
You’ve helped me with my solar in my minivan to enjoy a better life. Glad whatever affiliate monies went to a good cause. Very proud of you and your willingness to share.
I'm very happy for you! Now let's see an off grid conversion of the house! Wind, solar, ground source, lithium bank, etc...😁
Anyone that loves cats is a great person! You can really tell what kind of person Will is by how kind he is to animals..even feeding birds.. I wish him continued success..he deserves it for sure! I bought his book a while back about solar..very easy to learn from! Cheers!
Congrats on the house Will! I have been watching your videos for a long time and recently built a 400w mppt system using your website and videos. Thanks from Squamish, BC Canada
Congratulations Will with paying off your house, excellent move from streets to the beautiful living!
God Bless You!
The most important thing is you are happy. Being without is a big incentive to do what you have done. Congratulations!
Omg Will, I'm SO thrilled for you! I've been watching your channel for years and have never commented before. Years ago you didn't seem happy and I didn't understand, but I kept watching and recommending your channel to everyone. Seeing your life evolve and your happiness grow has been heartwarming. Congrats on getting out of the insanity of CA and owning your house!
I have watched your channel way back before solar when you rode an electric unicycle and lived in the back of your station wagon. I liked meeting your family and friends. Your solar book and website helped me build my own solar shed even though I did buy an Inergy Apex! 😊 You’re a good man, Charlie Brown. Keep up the good work.
Congratulations Will. So great to see perseverance. It it the key to success.
Third: You are a source of inspiration for the development of my channel. I am very happy that you have achieved so much !!!
I’m very happy for you, Will. Hard work pays off... you earned it buddy. You’ve helped a lot of people understand solar and electricity, so it’s been a win-win. I know there’s a closet in there somewhere that’s full of electrical tape. :) Blessings on you, man!
Proud of you man! Been following since the mini van days. Living the dream right now bud! I wish I was smart enough to conquer the world like you are!
It's great to see you are being rewarded for sharing all the great info that you do. Great house, cool cats, awesome channel. Cheers.
So happy for you Will. You absolutely deserve this. You have set a new standard of transparency among content creators and it is truly refreshing. Please continue to share your knowledge with us and the world and I wish you a happy and healthy 2020!
As a person who grew up poor, this is very motivating. I hope you can enjoy that master bedroom yourself one day :) Everyone here is right, you deserve this and more, keep up the good work and content!
Congrats, i just hope that the energy and experience you have helps others elevate themselves too.
I’m so happy for you Will!!! I started watching you a few years ago after I was severely injured and lost my job, after some issues with relative I lost my home. I was getting ready for van life, and I came really close to the edge before my shoulder healed. I started watching your videos so I would have street survival skills if I needed them. I’m saving towards a mobile grooming van of my own, maybe eventually I will follow your videos and do the build myself from scratch. Thinking diesel sprinter with an inverter and battery backup for while I’m drying dogs. It’s crazy how life can change in a few years if you stay resilient and stay disciplined.
I was always impressed by your work ethic and morals. I’m so happy to see your hard work has paid off and you have finally found a safe place to call home. If you did this in two years, you will be giving Elon Musk a run for his money in ten years. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Don't ever loose your sincerity. It is so refreshing. Your honesty is priceless. I aspire to you. So happy you are in a home you love! You look healthy & like you have a new enthusiasm. CONGRATULATIONS! Keep the wonderful videos coming!
Couldn’t think of anyone who deserves where you landed. You are a genius that knows how to share enlightening so many. Stay humble keep teaching and never loose that passion.
You've earned it!!
You have my support and more importantly our respect!!
And to be perfectly honest Will.
I don't know who is more happy and proud for you?
Us or you! 👍
AWESOME! Very Happy for you my friend. So deserving and love your appreciation for everything you have and how you got there.
Congratulations, you earned what you have. always a thumbs up 👍
Congrats, dude! Well done!!! You have earned it!
Will, you have no idea how good it is to see you being so successful. Thank you for sharing with us some of your life moments. I wish you all the best.
So pleased for you Will - "it's been a journey" - You have given hours of entertainment and insight with infectious enthusiasm - when you have been homeless every morning you wake in a cozy home it brings a smile to your face
I'm glad you did well in life tbh
You deserve what you have got and you well earned it tbh
"And this tree came with the backyard" was my favorite part of his excited commentary
Will. I have plantar fasciitis and I first watched you on your PF videos. The best. I’m so happy for you. You have worked hard and put your whole heart into teaching and helping people. Enjoy your new home. It’s beautiful.
It is so refreshing to see someone so genuinely thankful. I am just learning about solar power from you. Thank you for your knowledge and beautiful heart!
Congratulations!!!!! Well deserved Will. I only just found your channel and had no idea that you had so many struggles. Your knowledge and insights are amazing and educational. Keep up the great work. I'm hoping to use what you're teaching to build my own debt-free little house one day. Happy Solstice!
Nice to see somebody who actually appreciates what they have.
Video idea: Bloopers, out takes and failures. It may help viewers to see that mistakes do happen and what it takes for components to fail.
Oh man, its not even funny how often I get shocked/burned/cut haha! I always want to show more failures, but I am scared that my viewers will think I am an idiot :D haha!
Show it! It’s entertaining, you were asking for video ideas, and it would show viewers that they aren’t idiots if they make one mistake.
Look how many views Electroboom gets by pretending to screw up
@@WillProwse if you an idiot I'm too cause I make mistake too
@@WillProwse I think it's a good idea also. Good laughs are healthy plus its funny
I've been watching you since the Toyota motorhome, that's about the time I hit the road myself. I learned so much over the years watching your Channel! So happy for you, congratulations! You truly make the world a better place!
" And this tree came with the back yard " 😂❤ your priceless. Keep up the good work Will 👍
My husband watched you and I listened to your life story. I’m so GLAD you are in a home!! You are so intelligent, and honest, which is very refreshing to see in UA-camrs. I loved Vonegans until I saw your UA-cam. 😒it’s great you see you in a home!!😍😍❤️❤️🙏🙏
such a dope house!
Hey Stephi!!! 😁
All I see is a lot of hard work and focus. Luck played no role. Never forget where you came from.
Make your own luck.
You start with nothing. Through hard work and perseverance you overcame many tough situations. You picked a niche market that was popular. Through research, you became well read on the electricity and the solar industry. and were able to profit from it. With the help of social media you cranked out videos that the masses wanted. The integrity that you put forth, gave viewers trust in you. From that hard work you were able to get to where you are at today. Nobody gave it to you. Everything you did was earned. Well done.
You are always so genuine in your videos. It made me so happy to see you doing well and happy and thanking everyone.
Thank you for the diy solar videos!
You have such a positive/ infectious disposition! !!
Congratulations on your new home. It sure is massive.
I've been homeless in the past and it's miserable. Every day seems like a fight to just keep going, and it's something I wish would never happen to anyone. It's great that you have a house now!
I'm no longer homeless, although I live aboard a boat at a marina by choice :P better than renting a apartment imo
PS I use to live in Las Vegas, Henderson is a fantastic area to live.
“Creative” neo-homelessness can save thousands of dollars. A cheap camper, a few solar panels, and $75/month lot rent puts quite a bit of money in the bank in six months. And a camper provides what you need to keep a good job: a daily shower, a dry living space, decent bed, refrigerator to not waste money on takeout or expensive ice. And the door locks.
Cash on hand makes choices available, reduces stress, and opens up future possibilities.
I haven’t got this far LOL, true story though. I met a strange fellow a few weeks back. A little bit of a fringe guy. Seemed like a decent person. And he has been saving cash years: literally cash. He had about $28,000 in his coat pockets. Seriously. Shocked the heck outa me. He didn’t find it unusual. Blew my mind. When I topped $2500 in my checking account I felt like a rich man. Confused my mind to think of carrying around nearly thirty grand in cash that wasn’t immediately needed.
Anyways, yes! Kudos on having choices. One of the foundations of freedom.
Love that you sleep in the smaller bedroom. Humble to the core! Psyched for you dude.
He feels safe there as he explained. I understand this and is why I always like tiny places and now a van. I had to hide from bad relatives as a child and that is where I’m safe.
Congrats! I've followed you since you were in the RV. Been living in my RV for 6 years, and will close on a house next week. Like you I avoid borrowing like the plaque, and at 63 have never had a bank loan or credit card. Not even a car loan. Fortunately, I found a great house on a land contract and can pay half upfront, and will have it paid off in 3 years.
No way!!! That is awesome Sam. You rock. I wish more people thought like us in this regard. We would have a more robust economy and less poverty if people stopped handing all of their money over to the banks in the form of interest. Very cool that you are going to pay off your house in 3 years!!
@@WillProwse While I was drawn to your channel by you solar expertise, I've always respected your non-conformist attitude. You remind me a lot of a younger me! Rock on...
Your story is amazing and an inspiration to everyone. I just purchased everything to start my first off grid system to get the feel of it. It was you and only you that gave me the courage to finally do this after 10 years of saying "one day". I want to thank you for everything you've given in return and there's nothing any of us could give you that would make up for what you've given us. Congrats on your success and I sprinkle you blessing for the many more successes you have into the future.
I'm also a self learner. What an amazing thing to have...knowledge.
Congratulations!!!!! You are a great example of hard work, endurance, and success!!!!!
I am very Glad that You have a Home. A lots of people just dream of it. You made your Dream come true, so glad and happy for you. I pray that nobody in this world goes Homeless AMEEN
Congratulations
Thank You
Keep praying for Me.
Congratulations, Will! Great house. My favorite: your cats! Glad you're taking care of your mother and your sister. Good health and happiness to you, your cats, and everyone else you love.
Will, this is so great! As others here say, I love success stories...overcoming struggles and coming out on top. Well done! Jim
I used to watch you in your van days videos and so glad to see you have done so well, you deserve it, your hard work has finally paid off.
So happy for you! Your videos have changed many people’s lives and gave many of us to explore solar lifestyles! Thank you brother… enjoy your beautiful house! You have earned it!
Man i remember when i started watching you when you lived in the toyota rv, good to see how far youve come
That's a hell of an achievement. Well done.
I wish you all the success in life. May all you wishes comes true. Lots of love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You are truly an inspiration to all of us that has had the pleasure to view your channel and learn from a solar master. Take care and I wish you the best and abundant happiness.
Congratulations! You are a wise young man. Your service to others, is the greatest reward. I’m glad you’ve recovered as well. 💕🙏