DIY How we haul water when living off-grid | How to, off-grid living, Arizona
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2024
- Taking you along to a local wellshare to replenish the water in our IBC tote to refill the camper with water for off-grid living. If you have any constructive suggestions, comments, or stories of how you get your water, please share in the comments!
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We live completely off-grid using solar power for our electricity needs.
We have a dual fuel generator as back up but rarely need to use it.
We plan to utilize rain catchment in the future but for now we haul water using an IBC tote on a trailer that we fill at a town nearby that cost about $30/month.
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Hello Rachel. This definitely makes you appreciate water. Thank you for sharing. It's amazing what we take for granted. I know it makes you very aware of your water consumption and usage. Have a wonderful day, sweet friend ❤
Hello Jean & Mark! There was certainly an adjustment period getting used to all these different processes, but once we got it all sorted out, it is no big deal now. You are absolutely correct, we are very aware of how much water we consume for various tasks. I appreciate you coming by and giving me some feedback! 🤗
Thank you for a very informative video! You’re the first one I’ve seen to actually go through the steps to obtain off grid water 💦! We’ve subscribed & thank you again for sharing this very important information!
You're welcome! I know how you feel. I wished that I could have found a video to explain this to me when we first got here. It would have saved us a whole lot of trial and errors. We do have a few upgrades planned such as hooking a hose directly from the camper's on demand water pump inlet to the IBC tote. We also want to make a built in water filtration system that all the water would go through. We usually cover the IBC totes in the summer to avoid algae growth but we would like to paint the totes black instead because the tarps flap around and make a lot of noise and degrade after a year or 2.
Water is so important. Interesting to see how you deal with your water needs ❤
Thanks! We are getting ready to move and have some upgrades planned. Appreciate the sub! 💜
Wow alot of work for water. But water is precious and needed. Good job.
Yes it is but we have a system down finally and just hook the trailer up and run errands so it's just another stop. It sure taught us a lot about how much water we use for various tasks! Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙋♀️🤗
Just watched again , on the TV
Sweet! Appreciate the support! 💯
Awesome job!! We do something very similar!! So I know the struggles of that ONE chore!!❤
Now that we've worked out a few kinks, it runs pretty smoothly! The only time it sucks really is when it's raining a lot. If we had some rain catchment setup it would be ideal! Goals...😂
It’s amazing to me how many people take water for granted and waste it, just by turning on a tap…let’s get more people into rainwater catchment systems!
Agreed! We have rain catchment plans in the future and can't wait! 💯
You're pretty good at doing that all one handed. 🤣🤣
😜🤣 I told my hubby I needed a cameraman! It worked out just fine, but ya...was a wee bit challenging haha! 🤪
Thank you for this video. I’ve been wondering how the water hauling is done and you showed it perfectly!
You're welcome! I thought about how I wished there was a video to teach me how but we had to figure it out so I thought it would hopefully make things easier the for next person trying to figure it out. 😎 Thanks for watching! 💯
Beautiful scenery🪻🌻🌻👍👍🌹🌹💕💕Smooth Operation 👍👍
Agreed! I don't mind the drive at all! ❤
Most of the locals here in Seligman haul their water from town. It has the overhead hose and is $12 for 1000 gallons. Some also have it delivered if they have large tanks. Like you, I have two of the totes.
Wow! $12!? That's super cheap! That's awesome!💯
Never seen that before. When I lived out in the desert in California, we used to have our water hauled. It was required that you have a big tank reservoir.
A few people have water hauled in, but it's more expensive. I had never seen these wellshares until living here, but they are very affordable. The one we use is only $30/mo, but another town near us charges $50/mo. At first it seemed like a hassle, but it's no big deal now that we have a system worked out. Our county has no water tank requirements, so many use IBC totes. Maybe if you are having it delivered, they could require a specific type of tank. Those big water tanks cost about $1/gallon and those IBC totes only cost about $50/300 gallons. It would be great to dig a huge trench and daisy chain many IBC totes together! Maybe I'll make an IBC tote mote one day! 😜🤣💦
Thanks for sharing that process. Makes me grateful to have a well for sure. But loved the video. Sure don’t miss the desert….. lol
A well would be great, but not the cost of getting one, unfortunately. Hopefully, our AR land will have a well or can afford it one day! I don't mind the process though...just hitch up the trailer when going to town to run errands. We have certainly learned to waste less water! 😜🤣💦 A stream or pond would be exciting, but we don't have those here in the desert, haha! Thanks for watching! 💙
Thanks for sharing. Very nice.
Appreciate you coming by to watch Ruby! ❤ Thank you!
Rachel Hi new to your channel. That certainly is work for water, but thankfully it's available for you and your family. Congratulations on Arkansas property. Can't wait for your new adventures. Praying your property in Az sells quickly😊
Thanks so much Glenda! We are so excited that we finally found some land and can't wait to get there to start our new adventure! I appreciate you coming along with us! 🤗
Amazing n useful 👍
I'm glad you think so! Going to have to check your channel out! You probably have all kinds of helpful videos! 👋
Hey it works! We spent a fortune on our well.
That's what I'm afraid of! A small fortune and no guarantee...this works! 😜
Wow Rachel that is actually a pretty cool system... but what a pain!! Lol. Looks like we will be doin the same for a little bit!
It is a bit of a pain when you first start doing it but it just becomes a routine you get into once a week hook up and take the trailer with you to run errands and just one more stop. 😜 Been doing this almost 3 years now and working great! 💯 Thanks for watching Wiley! ❤️
That is some process. Hopefully your next place has a well!
The new property in Arkansas does not have a well but we hope to have one drilled one day. Until then, we'll have to keep hauling. Thanks for watching! 💯
Very nice setup looks like a very convenient way to haul the water!!! Happy Easter. Have a wonderful day!!!👍👍😊
Happy Easter! 🙏 At first, it seemed like such a hassle, but once we figured out the process, it's just adding the trailer to the hitch before running errands in town and one more pit stop. 🤪
wow that looks like a dry landscape
Yes sir! Dry high mountain desert! 🌵🌞
This was so interesting. Thank you for sharing this. 😊
Thank you so much for watching and giving me some feedback! 💯 I hope it helps people because I wish there was such a video to tell me how to get started. We were new to the area and new to off-grid so it took a moment for us to get this all figured out and working smoothly! 😜❤️
@@B2GOG We used to have to haul our water in gallon jugs dipped from our artesian well. Our main well had to have all new pump ECT... That was a huge expense. Hauling water isn't fun, but I'm glad y'all have a way to get more than a few gallons. ❤️
@NannyTam We started off with gallon jugs. We moved up to four 5 gallon jugs. Then got the trailer and the IBC tote. Now we need to upgrade our trailer tires so they can handle the weight of a full IBC tote. An on-demand pump directly from the tote instead of transferring it, is on the to do list! 😜 I would love to have an Artesian well! ❤️
you did a awesome job
Thanks Jonesy! 💯😎
Thank you so much❤
You're welcome 😊
very informative video thx for sharing 💖 such beautiful scenery out there
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate you taking the time to comment! The views are amazing here! 😁
Bless you my friend.
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! 🤗 Have a great day!
That is a GOOD deal, for the water !!
Yes it is! It was a little bit of a pain getting used to the best process but it gets easier every time! It's really affordable too! Thanks for commenting! 💯😎
Great Idea 💡 saving some $ Money 🤑 & today with everything going up,you need the extra $ Bucks👍🤩🙏🙌🤞✌️👌🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌻🌞
Absolutely! 💯 We need to think critically and doesn't hurt to have plan A B C and D! 😜 I can't wait to set up some rainwater catchment! 💦
We go through the same process for our off grid property.
Do you also live in Cochise County AZ? Or do you have one of these wellshares in your area? I had never seen one of these anywhere before here. It was a bit of a pain when we first started this process but we are used to it now and no big deal to just hook the trailer up before going to town. We've been hauling water for 2 years now and it's going well! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😎
@B2GOG my area has a shared well but it is part of an HOA. I do have an IBC tote and a big truck so that makes it a bunch easier.
Our big truck broke down 2 weeks after we moved here so we didn't get to use it long and just bought the trailer since we couldn't find a truck quickly. That would be so much better and easier though for sure!
Hey. I am here from Jamie’s country living. New friend here.😊
H Wanda! It's nice to meet you! I appreciate you coming by! 🤗
i can relate did the same for a few years but not as far as you , still do it when going hunting for 2 weeks (2x60 gallons) Btw. not sure but the trailer chains looked like they where not crossing, mentionign so you don't loose your trailer (and water) or get a fine , also good video!!
Didn't know the chains should be crossed or supposed to! Learning on our own as we go so I appreciate the info! Thanks! 💯
Just maybe a little heads up switch your trailer tires out for 10 ply they are rated higher load rate.. when you think of 10 ply think of semi tires or big moving van tires and the thickness. I was a OTR truck driver for 26 years..I also have 10 ply tires on my Jeep and my Dodge Ram van and my daughters Honda Highlander.. I did that on my 4-foot by 6-foot trailer and I can haul for 4- 54 gallon barrels full of water on it and my tires are smaller alittle bit.. I wouldn't travel a hundred miles but I've gone 30..
Yes! Great idea because these trailer tires are not very durable and would be great to be able to fill the tote all the way! Thanks! 😁
Her trailer is more hard-core than mine as mine is a Harbor Freight version. I calculated 1 can only haul 175g at a time which matches the GVW of the trailer. Higher ply tires are safer, but won't change the trailer rating. When I get my truck on my property I will be able to fill two totes, triple the water. Can have 1000g delivered for $60. I am not in a POA so no well to get water from. I hook my water transfer pump to the totes nozzle.
@Step-n-Wolf Exactly! We will still get the 10 ply tires due to us moving soon, and these tires aren't rated to go higher speed limits. It will be peace of mind knowing the tires can handle the load better and less flat tires. We will continue to only carry 175 gallons at a time due to the weight limit of the trailer. Hopefully, we can find a little bit stronger trailer soon. Thanks for clarifying what I meant. 💯
hey this is yer crazy neighbor lmao.u shoulda told us u had a utube acct lol.
😆 I have all the cool neighbors! 😜🤣❤️ Yes...I'm just getting it started! I hope you enjoyed the video! I'm new at this haha.
Howdy Rachel. That is a very interesting water set up. I have never seen a shared well like that before. It looks like each lot has their own meter? Do you have to pay per gallon for the water you use? It is a private well maintained by the housing addition? Just curious how it all works...
Great video, I am looking forward to when y'all can get moved closer to us.
See you soon.
❤- Jenn
It's actually a well from a nearby town that they hooked up share meters to so people from all over the area that are off grid can come to easily fill from. It coat $30/mo for the first 1000 gallons and if you go over that it's $3.50 for each additional 1000 gallons. We have never gone over 1000 gallons a month yet though. I had never seen a setup like this before either but all the towns around here have them.
Wondering why you cut the cap off of the tote? Probably contributing to all the dirt inside.
Our old pump froze, and we used a different pump that needed to be submerged, so we had to cut the top. Eventually, we will be hooking it directly to an on-demand punp.
Cool hauling water sucks I know. We have a channel also and live at the end of Az Seligman.
We have been hauling water for a few years now, and at first, it seemed like the biggest pain lol but we have gotten used to it now, so it's not so bad. My husband's cousin just bought land in Seligman! We need to go visit them to check it out! I'll go check out your channel! Thanks for watching! 😎🌵
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🥰 Thanks! Appreciate you coming by! I'm calling you ASAP! 🤪
I would think that would put contamination in the water,that pump was literally setting outside on the dirty old plywood, and you put it right down in the water,along with the filthy hose you hooked to the pump
We can't drive down the road with the pump still in the tote so we have to take it out and set it on the pallet until we return home and I wipe down the pump so it is not dirty. The hose part that goes in the water is not dirty and of course the part of the hose that is exposed to the elements does get dirty obviously but it doesn't get in the water. We use this water for showering, dishes, and laundry NOT for drinking so I have no worries about the water quality. We have done tests on the water and technically it is cleaner than most tap water so I have no concerns but I appreciate your concerns. We do have water filtration as well but honestly a little dirt never hurt! 😜 Thanks for watching! 😁
Those tiny trailers are a pain to back-up. lol
How far is the well from your property?
Agreed haha! I backed my dad's boat trailer up np but this little munchkin trailer is a pain and hubby can't handle watching me try it over and over lol so he is waiting for me when I come home to back it up for me! 🤪❤️ The well we have been using is in Elfrida because the one in Douglas is $50/mo and is always busy so have to wait in line. Douglas is about 30 minutes and Elfrida is about 40 minutes each way. Elfrida has a dollar general though and that's where we get tp and pt so we multitasking! 🤣
Maybe I missed it but wondering why you didn't fill the tank to full capacity. I'm guessing the weight of a full tank exceeds the load capacity of the small trailer? Thanks
Yes I did mention why...it's because those trailer tires can't handle the weight of a full load. When we first started doing this we were getting a lot of flat tires! Once we figured out exactly how much it could handle then we stop at 175 gallons and we have no more flat tires thankfully! Thanks for watching and commenting! 💯
just found your channel - new subscriber - are you going to do rain water long term or drill a well, or is hauling going to be your main way to get water?
We have been hauling water for a little over 2 years now, and it really isn't that bad. We do plan to do rainwater catchment in the future, which will help a lot. Eventually, we would love to have a well but that won't be for many years until after we are done building due to expenses. Appreciate you watching! 💯
Did you find property in Arkansas yet? 🤗❤️🙏🏻❤️🤗
We will be discussing this question on Junktojems Homestead Tuesday night! I'm also working on a video to answer this question so stay tuned! 😜❤️
Also what rv do have 5th wheel or pull behind where did you find land
We have a 5th wheel that has a gooseneck hitch. We just bought land near Havana Arkansas. I'm not sure when we will be able to move yet.
How long would that water last with everyday bath, washing of dishes and flushing???
We have 4 people, and we go through about 175 gallons a week. We don't typically shower every day unless we are dirty or sweaty. Showering 3-4 times a week on average. That includes normal laundry and dish loads. Dishes are done daily. It took us some time to learn better ways of doing processes to lower our water usage. If we were washing all the bedding or something, then we might need to get another tote of water for the week on occasions. If 4 people were to shower every day, then you would definitely need more like 500 gallons a week. We take 3-5 gallon military style showers also, so no long half-hour showers. A kiddie pool works great for outdoor baths if you want to soak.
Since it takes 40 mins to get back home, do you do your errands to save time?
Yes! When we get water, we always run errands. We try to avoid trips to town as much as possible and try to get everything we can on one trip. Thanks for watching! 😎
Hey, that build won't happen as much. If you spray paint the outside of your tank black...
Yes! We usually have tarps on them in the summer to keep the build up away and we have a telescoping car wash brush we use to scrub if needed. I would like to paint them one day though! 💯
@@B2GOG I got my powerwasher just two days ago. It also helps with watering...
@cat58732 OH! I would love to have a pressure washer! That would make cleaning the tanks so much easier! ❤️
What is the average cost of water to fill per gallon? Does it change ever? And is the water potable?
We pay $30/mo for 1000 gallons, and so it's 3 cents per gallon. If you go over 1000, it cost $3.50 for the next 1000 gallons. Super cheap! We have been hauling for over 2 years, and the price has not changed. The water is from a shared well owned by a nearby small town. The water is potable and is just as drinkable as any tap water. We do not drink it though. We use it only for laundry, dishes, and showering. I don't normally drink any tap water but you could drink this water but I would recommend filtering. We do have some water filtration setup but plan to make it more robust once we move so that we could drink this water. Thanks for watching!
How about collecting rainwater?
Absolutely in the plans! Even in Arizona many people collect rainwater and if you have a large enough water storage it can definitely be a huge help! We just bought land in Arkansas and will get plenty of rain there to collect! A video about this move and our new adventures will be coming soon! Thanks for watching! 💯❤️
Do you have septic ? I have to haul out what do you do with your black tank waste
We have never used the black tank because we compost, so there is no need to worry about emptying the black tank. Fancy bucket with a toilet seat and wood pellet bedding works amazing and has no odor. Easy to dump in compost pile and few years later works great as fertile soil for trees! There is a great book called humanure that explains this process in more detail and the benefits. Once we build a house, we do have a septic system in the plans but will still compost.
@@B2GOG yeah I think that's what I'm going to do much easier
Thank you and good luck 🙏❤️🇺🇸👊🏼
@inthetrenches7315 Yes it's much easier! I was very intimidated by the thought of composting but I honestly prefer it now! You're very welcome and have a great day! Good luck to you too! 🌞
@@B2GOG 🙏🤞
You really can't spring for a $20 Jack for your trailer?
I just asked my husband to hook me up with one! Great suggestion! 😜 Works fine this way, but if they're only $20 and easier, then sure!
Where do you find these at the water sites
There are a lot of off-grid homesteads in Cochise County, so many towns have these wellshares. The closest ones to us are in Douglas and Elfrida. It cost $50/mo in Douglas and $30/mo in Elfrida, so we go to Elfrida. We had to leave a non-refundable $100 deposit also. The one in Douglas is usually busier, so we would have to wait in line, whereas in Elfrida, we don't. I have never seen these wellshares anywhere else I lived. We always had city water, and there was no need to research if other towns had this option. We recently learned that Maddox quarry also fills IBC totes for $10 each.
Ok thanks for the reply I have a older 28ft fithwheel looking to go off grid with been buying stuff little bit at a time I currently live in Oklahoma
@bradleywilkerson8497 That's awesome! It took us a few years of planning and prepping. We have lived off-grid for almost 3 years now and loving it! Where are you looking for land at?
@@B2GOG at this point prty anywhere
@@bradleywilkerson8497 we just listed our 10 acres in AZ if thinking about AZ! If AR, I can ask the guy we bought from if he has more available! Email me if you want more details.
Is it costly for the water.
We pay $30/mo for 1000 gallons. If we go over 1000 gallons it's only $3.50 for another 1000 gallons. We have never gone over 1000 gallons yet in 2 years. Thanks for watching! 💯
Hi, saw you on Old Man king Homestead's live and came to support, thanks for sharing
That's awesome! Peter is great! Wish I could have stayed today but I had to finish up before it got dark. 😔 Appreciate you coming by! 😁
@@B2GOG you're welcome