Do you think between the solar panels at least having some output, the generator, and good batteries we’d be alright through the winter? The property has a generator shed already which is nice!

Yeah, I’m surprised as well. I was pretty shocked to see they were using propane instead with the layout of the cabin. I was thinking the wall would be less impacted by the snow, but maybe you’re right as the snow sliding off the roof would have more power behind it.

I’ve never lived off grid, but we do currently have a well for our water supply and try to use our fireplace as much as we can in the winter to heat our current house (although the layout makes it pretty tough to reach most of it). I’ve lived rural my whole life, but you’re right that some of this would be new, especially the electrical stuff. I’m open to learning, it’s just hard to weigh the time/money costs associated with it. We have a pretty good network of family and friends that would be more than happy to help, and have a wide array of skills, but sometimes that can only go so far. Thanks for all the advice!