Lighting Our Off-Grid Campsite With 600ft Of String Lights | Ep 6 Sleepy Creek

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  • @BeckiandChris
    @BeckiandChris  7 місяців тому +28

    The projects out here are starting to get a little more complex! This might be one of my favourites on the channel so far 😊

    • @camo1276
      @camo1276 7 місяців тому

      Facts ❤

    • @lianalehua7424
      @lianalehua7424 7 місяців тому

      Saw Becki reading “Will To Wild”. Love that book and podcast. What other outdoor content creators do you like?

  • @ThisIsTechToday
    @ThisIsTechToday 7 місяців тому +13

    I love how much Becki loved the remote for the lights. It’s so clever and handy!!

    • @BeckiandChris
      @BeckiandChris  7 місяців тому +1

      It’s such a game changer! No running to the tent in the dark!

  • @rick2bees
    @rick2bees 7 місяців тому +6

    Just a box with some switches.... Tadaaaaa, magic forest !!!! 🌲💡🌲💡🌳💡🌲💡🌳💡🚙

  • @DanielleGlick
    @DanielleGlick 7 місяців тому +16

    Absolutely love the style of those lights! They make your land look like an Instagram photo shoot. And as someone who researched a lot of off-grid batteries for a campervan, I have to say your Anker demo with two saws running at once was by far the most impressive demo I've ever seen for a portable battery! 😱

    • @BeckiandChris
      @BeckiandChris  7 місяців тому +1

      They make the place so comfy and cozy!! Aw thanks so much, we tried hard to max it out, was very difficult 😂 excited to have it part of the kit!

  • @agapyearish9982
    @agapyearish9982 7 місяців тому +11

    “Decreased the entropy of the system”. Hilarious. I spat out my tea guffawing.

    • @marcocoetzee5499
      @marcocoetzee5499 7 місяців тому +1

      I was just thinking damnit I'm a nerd for understanding that😂😂😂

  • @MrJames_1
    @MrJames_1 6 місяців тому

    Agreed, looks magical. Re forgetting the ladder, a 'telescoping ladder' might be a handy thing to just live in one of the trucks? They come in various sizes, weights and quality. Very handy 👍😃

  • @headwerkn
    @headwerkn 7 місяців тому

    Colour Rendering Index mentioned 👍
    Indeed most LED drivers are quite tolerant of what you feed them, but giving them a super clean supply will help with heat and lifespan. End result looked sweet!

  • @AllPathsLeadToWater
    @AllPathsLeadToWater 7 місяців тому +4

    That is the best feeling when a project works out how you were envisioning it!

  • @crj2day
    @crj2day 7 місяців тому +5

    Love it! I'm lowkey waiting on the "We created a permanent hydro power system from the river" video.... Love what you guys are doing! 😀

    • @BeckiandChris
      @BeckiandChris  7 місяців тому +2

      That would be rad! I wish the river was a little more powerful so we could do something like that! Thanks much!

  • @khloeabrown
    @khloeabrown 7 місяців тому +4

    I love the part about how you made the light box. It was a lot of information but awesome to see the whole process and finished product. I'm going to show my elec. engineering friend how awesome this is. Great video and overall series!

  • @weteam17
    @weteam17 7 місяців тому +1

    Chris is a certified professional electrician.

  • @FeelingsOHome
    @FeelingsOHome 7 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed the more technical side of putting up the lights. If it's not something you do often but think about of doing it's great to see how it can be done.
    Becki just hanging out made me laugh out loud, so did JENGA!😊

  • @2009lafs
    @2009lafs 7 місяців тому

    I’ve seen many videos with battery backups like this, however, this is the ONLY one that I actually got a good case use from

  • @peterfritzphoto
    @peterfritzphoto 7 місяців тому

    You two have designed an awesome life for yourselves. Love your work. 👍🦘

  • @gonefishingapodaca
    @gonefishingapodaca 7 місяців тому +3

    Super impressive! This is no small undertaking, grading land, building platforms and a pretty intense camp light system. Well done and fun to watch!

  • @prayash
    @prayash 7 місяців тому

    LOVE. That was brilliant. Loved the result and I dream of having a private campsite like this one day!

  • @pinkpearl8130
    @pinkpearl8130 7 місяців тому +1

    Yay for Sundays! I'd love to do any of these projects you guys work on. So inspirational. Coolest couple ever ❤

  • @Allancuadra85
    @Allancuadra85 5 місяців тому

    Sold !!! I need the Anker for my future home in Texas.

  • @PhotogPilot
    @PhotogPilot 7 місяців тому

    Whad'ya at? I keep watching these videos, you keep showing the plans, I don't recall seeing the helipad on a single one of the drawings. 🚁

  • @heyitslandry
    @heyitslandry 7 місяців тому

    Absolutely killer light setup y'all got there! 💡🙌

  • @FromPeakstoParenthood
    @FromPeakstoParenthood 7 місяців тому

    This series is so cool! Wishing you all the luck with this adventure :) You're a big inspiration to us starting a channel

  • @stew411
    @stew411 7 місяців тому

    Love how everything is coming along. Great job guys.

  • @rewdotkim
    @rewdotkim 7 місяців тому

    We have that same Solix and it's a beast that gives us amazing peace of mind. 👏🏼

  • @ChrisNewham
    @ChrisNewham 7 місяців тому

    Love your videos the cinematography is always brill, I'm really loving the sleepy creek series what a great place to have for adventures and those lights make the place look sweet its gonna be so nice when you have it all done.

  • @swezep3577
    @swezep3577 7 місяців тому

    These video’s are so nice. In the Busy working life, just tobwatch this and instantly relax.

  • @SuperFriendsLOD
    @SuperFriendsLOD 7 місяців тому +1

    "I don't know enough about electronics." Continues to solder and build an outdoor fuse box. Nice.

  • @OGtalks
    @OGtalks 7 місяців тому +1

    the bernie sanders call though 🤣

  • @macfanguy
    @macfanguy 7 місяців тому

    Monotonous projects suck the will to live right out of me. I think it is so cool when you can do them.

  • @rymack5715
    @rymack5715 7 місяців тому

    So awesome!

  • @lyndonlabayan
    @lyndonlabayan 7 місяців тому

    Commenting because I watched and enjoyed!

  • @markhorton14
    @markhorton14 7 місяців тому

    This episode hurt my heard then soothed my head at the end 😅

  • @benperez_
    @benperez_ 7 місяців тому

    Great episode!!!

  • @everythingwave
    @everythingwave 7 місяців тому

    I Love this so much guys. Inspiring and fun.

  • @tobysstory4013
    @tobysstory4013 7 місяців тому

    Awesome video and great job Chris looks amazing

  • @cukymonster33
    @cukymonster33 7 місяців тому

    You two do great work on interesting projects. I checked in to see how your helicopter was coming along and got hooked on your property project Thanks!!

  • @agapyearish9982
    @agapyearish9982 7 місяців тому

    Love this episode and the entire series.

  • @1110karin
    @1110karin 7 місяців тому

    ....and a master electrician. I am going to look into the Anker SOLIX because I hear we are going to have a busy hurricane season, yikes.

    • @BeckiandChris
      @BeckiandChris  7 місяців тому +1

      Oh gosh yeah it would be a perfect backup for hurricane season for sure!

  • @ReelTimeFilms
    @ReelTimeFilms 7 місяців тому +1

    HGTV should give y'all a show lol

  • @allswellinendwell6957
    @allswellinendwell6957 7 місяців тому +1

    "I've significantly decreased the entropy of the system!..." which means somewhere even more entropy was created/

  • @Andrea-Zerg
    @Andrea-Zerg 7 місяців тому

    or you could have gotten 220v tools and wire the garage to phase1 and phase2 live . and use 1/2 the Amps it would normally draw.. plus 220v tools are much better.

  • @TuckerPearce
    @TuckerPearce 7 місяців тому

    That BOX is awesome Chris. IHooks with latches, a specific brand you would recommend? Thinking these would be perfect for Christmas lights. Love the work you are doing here, also thanks for the weekly entertainment.
    My little Bernie Sanders 🤣

    • @BeckiandChris
      @BeckiandChris  7 місяців тому

      Thanks much! I think he just got random ones off Amazon!

  • @RoguePlanetStudio
    @RoguePlanetStudio 7 місяців тому

    Looks good so far

  • @randydelay230
    @randydelay230 7 місяців тому +1

    Bernie Sanders.... Bahahahaha y'all are a riot!! Love the videos, they always get my Sunday mornings off to a happy start. :)

  • @moose64
    @moose64 7 місяців тому +1

    Bonus Swish Swish dance. 😜

  • @delas0ul
    @delas0ul 7 місяців тому +1

    NERDS!! …and I mean that in the most positive way like I wish I had the brain capacity to do what you guys do 😅

  • @benperez_
    @benperez_ 7 місяців тому

    I need this photography book asap!!!!!! but is out of stock.

  • @roland_6496
    @roland_6496 7 місяців тому +1

    At what point are you adding the QVC logo at top right?😂

  • @johnalvarez3376
    @johnalvarez3376 7 місяців тому

    Nice Hat! WZ paint coming soon

  • @zachariahclift3553
    @zachariahclift3553 7 місяців тому

    This channel is so all over the place! It’s fucking awesome! I came here to learn how to take Real Estate photos and I have been hooked ever since! Now I have to figure out how to buy a Helicopter on a state employees pay 🤣
    Seriously you guys are awesome! Super nerdy and goofy but it’s rad!

    • @BeckiandChris
      @BeckiandChris  7 місяців тому

      😂😂 thanks much!! Definitely follows our life vs niche but thanks for being along for the ride!

  • @lillabenak8802
    @lillabenak8802 7 місяців тому

    The last few episodes I noticed the videos being a little shy on the story element. This time I feel that you did waaay better on that front. Great job!

    • @BeckiandChris
      @BeckiandChris  7 місяців тому +3

      Sometimes it’s hard to make a story out of a build video, this one had many more elements to work with!

  • @MichaelPhillipsPhotos
    @MichaelPhillipsPhotos 7 місяців тому +1

    Let’s count how many times Chris says “low voltage” in this lol
    Great video as always though!

  • @NioDes
    @NioDes 7 місяців тому +1

    I came to be entertained, I left needing to know what in the world is this magic of a low voltage circuit breaker (switch box). I thought this was a VLOG not a rabbit hole! 🥸

  • @randomfungames3208
    @randomfungames3208 7 місяців тому

    Super cool! How have those lights held up over time?

    • @BeckiandChris
      @BeckiandChris  7 місяців тому +1

      Pretty good! A few strings came down with the wind over the winter but it’s holding up well!

  • @caspervandenakker1808
    @caspervandenakker1808 7 місяців тому

    "I dont know enough about elektronics" proceeds to go full elektronic beast mode making a magical e-box

  • @melodymurray3579
    @melodymurray3579 7 місяців тому

    This is sick!! Are you able to use the solar panels to charge the system when you're camping? Or does the tree coverage prevent this? Chris said that the lights could be powered for 2 days using the stored power. What if you wanted to camp for a 3-4 days?

    • @BeckiandChris
      @BeckiandChris  7 місяців тому +1

      The tree coverage would prevent the solar, however we have been toying with the idea of adding panels to separate part of the property that gets more light! The little battery can be recharged in the truck if it runs out over the weekend, but if we need it for longer we will bring along that big f3800 battery!

  • @Jimedi404
    @Jimedi404 7 місяців тому

    Certified Radiologist & Electrician,nice 😂

  • @davidverolme
    @davidverolme 7 місяців тому

    Wen u launch a blooper channel 😂 But seriously, this was super interesting! Got some inspiration to get rid of any DC to AC to DC converters as it indeed makes no sense. Will you install solar panels at the land?

    • @BeckiandChris
      @BeckiandChris  7 місяців тому

      Heck yeah!! I think we will add solar panels at somepoint!

  • @khloeabrown
    @khloeabrown 7 місяців тому

    What are your plans of protection for the site and its individual locations against weather, animals, delinquents etc.? Just curious

    • @BeckiandChris
      @BeckiandChris  7 місяців тому +2

      Not much we can do about weather and animals, but cameras eventually and we always carry some sort of protection while we are there

    • @zachariahclift3553
      @zachariahclift3553 7 місяців тому

      @@BeckiandChrislook into Byrna. I can only assume you guys are not gun people, Byrna is a great non lethal option.

  • @youknowwithMartyKauffman
    @youknowwithMartyKauffman 7 місяців тому

    Dang Doctor engineer what can’t you do, Chris?

  • @PsLoveJane
    @PsLoveJane 6 місяців тому

    I haven’t been getting notifications for you guys. I’m behind like twelve videos 😢

  • @heiner71
    @heiner71 7 місяців тому

    You put a lot of work into this. Are you not worried about vandals destroying it all? I know in my neck of the woods, somebody would.

    • @BeckiandChris
      @BeckiandChris  7 місяців тому +1

      Definitely worried about it and brace myself everytime we visit

  • @hotlineoperator
    @hotlineoperator 7 місяців тому

    I would build outdoor toilet first.

  • @NikiCanotas
    @NikiCanotas 7 місяців тому +1

    and then you build a solar array with wood or tool storage below....????!!?!

  • @destroy43
    @destroy43 7 місяців тому

    starting at $3000?!?!?! lol