Ok ok maybe “200 solar panels” was a massive exaggeration. But on a north facing slope, under 50ft tall trees, in the northern hemisphere, in winter time, you will need a lot of panels to capture reliable solar energy.
A friend of mine built a cabin for himself , partner and their child. They lived in it full time. For power he used a car battery. when it was out of charge he would start his car and then switch the batteries and let the car recharge the battery while the engine was running. I think they mainly used it for lighting and a radio. They cooked on a gas cooker and had a wood heater they could also cook on and heat their water. pretty minimal usage so the battery was plenty to run for ages.
I got so used to not using a lot of electricity when I was in my apartment(I rarely turned on lights). When I became a jeep dweller it was a flawless transition. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Stay awesome Adam!❤️
Thank you so much young man. You're right, folks would be asking for trouble without a vehicle there. Appreciate ya here in Phoenix as you are a teacher at heart. Keep on being the light in dark rooms. Peace!
Hi Adam I do van life here in California so sun is not a problem, I power my fridge 64 quarts with the 500 Jackery and 100 Renogy solar I cook on a stove that’s powered by propane 1 pound bottle and the lights at night I have a lantern that is USB from Huntington Beach California.
@@adamruzzo everytime, people watching want to be doing the same thing often. Be inspired. When you're old this will be something you think of fondly. God bless.
👋 Adam, I admire you. I'm so glad you are getting along well. You can do almost anything you set your mind to, you are living proof. Can't wait until your next video.... Take care.... 👋 🥰🙏
Adam I watched your cabin build video that your friend filmed it was wonderful‼️What an accomplishment it was to build it on your own👌🏼😊 Its fun camping with all the little usb rechargeable gadgets and batteries out on the market these days✌🏼❤
Those little battery packs to charge your phone are amazing! I may have already blabbed to you about this 😜 but I bought one before I went hiking in Newfoundland in case my phone died and I couldn’t believe how super handy it was. I think I can charge my phone like 5 or 6 times on it. Always have it charged up before the big storms now. Also….that light is really cool. I may have to look into one of those!
I wonder whether an oil lamp might be better for lighting. That way you have a light source that is not dependent upon your car and which will last a lot longer.
Sorta.. it could be doable. they are far more maintenance, and kinda smelly. I just like the simplicity and no-mess of the light (I did oil lamps for a while and regretted it)
Ok ok maybe “200 solar panels” was a massive exaggeration. But on a north facing slope, under 50ft tall trees, in the northern hemisphere, in winter time, you will need a lot of panels to capture reliable solar energy.
A friend of mine built a cabin for himself , partner and their child. They lived in it full time. For power he used a car battery. when it was out of charge he would start his car and then switch the batteries and let the car recharge the battery while the engine was running. I think they mainly used it for lighting and a radio. They cooked on a gas cooker and had a wood heater they could also cook on and heat their water. pretty minimal usage so the battery was plenty to run for ages.
That is pretty smart.
Cara are SO useful! Cool story
I got so used to not using a lot of electricity when I was in my apartment(I rarely turned on lights). When I became a jeep dweller it was a flawless transition. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Stay awesome Adam!❤️
Cool story!
Thank you so much young man. You're right, folks would be asking for trouble without a vehicle there. Appreciate ya here in Phoenix as you are a teacher at heart. Keep on being the light in dark rooms. Peace!
Thank You! Congrats to you for being independent and peaceful !
Hi Adam I do van life here in California so sun is not a problem, I power my fridge 64 quarts with the 500 Jackery and 100 Renogy solar I cook on a stove that’s powered by propane 1 pound bottle and the lights at night I have a lantern that is USB from Huntington Beach California.
Sounds like paradise!!
Thanks for such a quick upload after the last!
Doing my best on very little reception! So glad you are enjoying the uploads :)
@@adamruzzo everytime, people watching want to be doing the same thing often. Be inspired. When you're old this will be something you think of fondly. God bless.
👋 Adam,
I admire you. I'm so glad you are getting along well. You can do almost anything you set your mind to, you are living proof.
Can't wait until your next video....
Take care.... 👋 🥰🙏
Such nice words. Thanks Carolyn
Great tips! Thanks, Adam.
I'll be looking into the light, I've been needing a better option in my position.
Hey :) that light is a life changer
Adam I watched your cabin build video that your friend filmed it was wonderful‼️What an accomplishment it was to build it on your own👌🏼😊 Its fun camping with all the little usb rechargeable gadgets and batteries out on the market these days✌🏼❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
real interesting, and your camera is such good quality! great vid adam
Thank you Ella :) yes the camera has to be 👌 if I put anything out!
Those little battery packs to charge your phone are amazing! I may have already blabbed to you about this 😜 but I bought one before I went hiking in Newfoundland in case my phone died and I couldn’t believe how super handy it was. I think I can charge my phone like 5 or 6 times on it. Always have it charged up before the big storms now. Also….that light is really cool. I may have to look into one of those!
Soon you’ll be off grid in town haha
@@adamruzzo working on it 🤣
I wonder whether an oil lamp might be better for lighting. That way you have a light source that is not dependent upon your car and which will last a lot longer.
Sorta.. it could be doable. they are far more maintenance, and kinda smelly. I just like the simplicity and no-mess of the light (I did oil lamps for a while and regretted it)
Thank you for this
You got it 👍
Great video. Practical and simple 👌
Happy to help
I'm new to your channel!! 😊😊😊😊
Welcome :)
I am new here I built my tiny home and now ready to go off grid with water and sewage. How do you do it?
This is a bad way to plan. If a emp. Or solar flare happens. An it well. All of that juke is fried.
Question. How often do you bathe and how?
@@darrelljanssen588 when needed, and with warmed up water on the stove!
How’s your sleep with no light? I’m so curious
I slept well in this cabin :) 5 long winter months. Like a baby. The wood heat and natural light cycles help tons