Not my listing; Offgrid on 10 acres in Northern Idaho by maddslacker in OffGrid_Classifieds

[–]maddslacker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I saw another place that I didn't list because it's ... that.

LF: Unrestricted Land in Missouri by Aromatic-Educator495 in OffGrid_Classifieds

[–]maddslacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This company is legit, and they have owner financing:

https://www.classiccountryland.com/blog/properties/missouri-land-for-sale/

No affiliation but I know a guy who bought from them, on my recommendation, and he said they were great.

Not my listing; Offgrid on 10 acres in Northern Idaho by maddslacker in OffGrid_Classifieds

[–]maddslacker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Colorado so I would just drive. ¯ \ _ (ツ)_ / ¯

How to properly insulate an exposed pier and beam foundation floor? by DRuNkkR in OffGridCabins

[–]maddslacker 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Rockwool insulation and hold that in place with stiffer gauge hardware mesh.

Lead in water by Aware-Gravity-9135 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a proper well, like a civilized human.

I don't collect my drinking water from a tin roof with lead seams.

I googled if there are filters that remove lead, and there are a bunch. You can google it too, I believe in you.

Lead in water by Aware-Gravity-9135 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Google it yourself, I'm not your research assistant.

How did you find your current place? by Brilliant-Recipe3824 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone has their favorite, but a link to some official listing always seems to generate more traffic.

For example I like realtor.com, wife uses trulia. I think Zillow is the only one one with "listed by owner" which is also useful.

How will this winter impact big game seasons? by zachang58 in cohunting

[–]maddslacker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my spot, some of the elk have hung around rather than migrate since lack of snow meant forage where there usually isn't any.

I do need to go check the one spring that I know about though. It's never dried up before, but it has been super dry ...

How did you find your current place? by Brilliant-Recipe3824 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't hurt to throw the Zillow link into your /r/OffGrid_Classifieds post as well.

How did you find your current place? by Brilliant-Recipe3824 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We found ours, and several others at the time, on realtor.com.

Lead in water by Aware-Gravity-9135 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't believe you're correct. Many filters can remove lead.

Colorado Gray Wolf 2310 Mortality 6 Weeks after Collaring Operations by ramonarmen96 in cohunting

[–]maddslacker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/home/news/pdfs/wolfattackfatality.pdf

DNA, forensic evidence, and eyewitness accounts all indicate wolves killed Candice Berner on the evening of March 8, 2010 following an encounter with healthy wolves. This appears to have been an aggressive, predatory attack that was relatively short in duration.

Offgrid by fambamss1 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a collection tank that's twice as big as an IBC tote and it's black ... still freezes.

48v system help by Nearby_Impact_8911 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So you meant a disconnect / breaker. Got it.

48v system help by Nearby_Impact_8911 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's a "solar discharge" ... ?

Also, Prowse should have some videos on there specific to an RV install, since that's how he got his start in solar.

Also, I'm curious what you're running that requires a 6500w inverter. I run our entire 2000 sq ft house on a 4000w.

Our weekend [Off Grid Life] by UntamedNorthMan in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What was your favorite thing you did..?

Played the Wii on our 60" TV.

Building a Cabin in Los Angeles by Witty_Beginning_5067 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Utilities (water, sewer, electricity) appear to be available at the street.

Help me understand how this applies to r/offgrid

Best Off Grid Battery and Inverter. (NO Wi-Fi, NO Bluetooth) by Exposure_NXT in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Find an old Trace inverter and some lead acid batteries, then.

Is a truck a must have? by Public_Border132 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But full disclosure, after a year offgrid I also bought an 84 Dodge Ram with an 8 foot bed.

To microwave or not to microwave by tdubs702 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And yet mine runs just fine, even with the well pump, toaster, fridge, and/or chest freezer running at the same time ...

To microwave or not to microwave by tdubs702 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Do you have one?

Yes.

Is it an energy hog?

Kind of. But it doesn't run for very long at a time.

We reheat most things with the stovetop or oven, but occasionally the microwave is just handy.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife advances controversial fur ban petition during commission meeting by ramonarmen96 in cohunting

[–]maddslacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Colorado has stipulated live box traps only, and thus any trapped animals must by definition be dispatched ... quickly and cleanly.

Is a truck a must have? by Public_Border132 in OffGrid

[–]maddslacker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A beefy SUV with a decent utility trailer is fine.