How I Deal with Snow at my Off Grid Cabin

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Please check out City Girl's new video on her ASMR channel, titled "Beeswax and Wicks": kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4bRm2mJg6ibprc

[@truduni2216]

I watched it earlier. It was really, really good.. Everything that you guys do is so enjoyable.

[@manolisgledsodakis873]

The higher capacity battery will provide more oomf - especially noticeable in cold weather. Ideally, the generator should be inside a well insulated box with only exhaust and intake pipes open to the air. I use Blu-Tack to hold the battery nuts in place. Useful for lots of other jobs, too.

[@BongDonky]

Hello, Im assuming this is Canada , bc of your accent. Are you allowed guns while living off grid in Canada? A life like this goes hand in hand with rifles. Just a weird question for ya. Killer set up sir. Cheers!

[@blairarthur302]

yes you are as long as you have the proper license and permits @@BongDonky

[@truduni2216]

I think you guys are so fun to watch. And What you guys be in there doubt for my husband is wonderful. He is stage 4 cancer and he's living life as he can. But watching you guys brings a lot of joy to both of us. He actually learned so much stuff. Thank you for all that you show to us. And do you bring such a joy to so many people. Your wife does also she is amazing. Thank you again.

[@OssoLily-ix5vz]

I’m sorry. Life can be hard sometimes. I’m glad your husband found something that brings him joy. God bless y’all.

[@truduni2216]

@OssoLily-ix5vz Thank you so very much it's wonderful people like them who Brings such joy.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I'm glad he gets something from my videos. Cancer really sucks.

[@truduni2216]

@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin Yes it does. He wanted me to tell you that you are an off grid mcgiver.. You have such great ideas to fix things. To find solutions. Thank you for bringing As such, joy.

[@gallopingg1]

summerproject, build some small bridges over the muddy streams, bad mud patches!!! uk

[@blairarthur302]

I think if you made the trail another width of the ATV you might have better luck ,you would have 3 different areas to drive on and squeese the high spots down alot easier

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Yes! So that two ATV's can go side by side!

[@blairarthur302]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin nope ,so you have a choice of 3 trails .2 on the outside and one in the middle

[@nellomichi6416]

love going to town, love riding the trail, love u working on stuff,

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Glad you enjoy it all, Nell!

[@robertvogel9900]

I do enjoy the content you show, puts me outside my life here. Thanks Russell.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Glad you enjoy it, Robert.

[@CanadianDiggersChannel]

The drain under your cabin will attract animals. Why not pipe it outwards? Also just put some antifreeze down the drain and wait 5 min if clogged. Add a little salt after every water dump. I have never had a frozen drain pipe yet. Same setup as it goes out under my cabin and away from my building into the ground.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

The original plan was a French drain, but I can't bury a pipe here, so it wouldn't work in winter. And, is antifreeze heavier than water? If not, it will just sit in the sink.

[@CanadianDiggersChannel]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin Nope, the antifreeze will mix with the water or ice and dissolve it. I am on a flat rock so just buried my 2" pipe with some dirt leading out of my cabin and into the ground about 10 feet away, I keep a cup of salt beside my sink and add some after I pour water down when it is very cold out.

[@morgansncadventures4003]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin Hey Russ! Be careful with anti-freeze! It has been known to kill pets who found puddles of it and drunk it. Per GOOGLE : One tablespoon of antifreeze can cause severe, acute kidney failure in dog, and 5 tablespoons can kill a medium sized dog.

[@suezaple4950]

WOW you folks received all the snow We received cold only. lol ,That trail will soon need some work. with your excavator , maybe a wee bridge over that water area, Awww June bug is so cute trying to give you kisses she is so lovable god love her. Always love when you go to town and stop on the way for a sub. I've been trying to stay away from them but I think id better go buy one lol. Nice P'Dish City Girl . Oh the life at an off grid cabin. Love the seeing city girl loved the video.

[@gordd5061]

Look forward to videos . Just like off grid stuff , Should do something about that trail to make it easier on your machine . Maybe can put that mini excavator to use , by filling up those holes with some dirt from property and or cpl loads of gravel

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I can't make changes to my neighbours land, but I can improve my trail somewaht.

[@cookieberkheiser7227]

Boy your life is like mine. You fix 1 thing, 2 go wrong. You take shortcuts because you have to, and never get a chance o go back and do it right. Honestly. I love you.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Oh no shit eh. Two steps forward, three steps back.

[@janhodgson1740]

Watching from north England.. we don’t have to deal with this..we have the Gulf Stream.. but when we get snow UK comes to a stand still… ❤

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

As long as you can still buy wieners, Jan.

[@sjbmiranda]

"I always love coming back to the cabin." We do, too, Russell. Pea soup!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Oh Miranda, you have no idea.

[@dianepicard6198]

Hey Russell maybe you should put a hot wire to keep the drain from freezing.love the view you have a beautiful peaceful place. Wish you and city girl a wonderful day.

[@lobo1368]

Russell please consider putting a rail on your steps outside. It would really suck if you fell

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I never fall. Oh wait, that gash on my face. Yeah, I fell.

[@ateamofone]

Hi Russ! What if you changed that drain pipe to metal and put heat tape on it with a switch in the house to turn it on when it gets frozen. The ice chunk would literally fall out. You wont have to do that anymore. Just a thought bro.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Hey Wayne, heat tape is 5w per foot. It adds up really fast and eats up my power.

[@ateamofone]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin You would only have to use it for about an hour if and when the pipe freezes. The rest of the time you keep it off.

[@johnlettrich9726]

You really should consider getting Chains on all 4 tires of your quad. It'll help you out ALOT!!

[@L46C3]

When you pulled out with the FJ at the 28 min. mark it sounded like you need a CV joint or two. EDIT Ahhh - I thought I heard something! Looks like a skid plate. EDIT Battery - maybe get a small stand alone solar panel coupled with a battery tender for the generator. It WILL prolong battery life. Try a turkey with a slice or two of bacon! Yum!

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Hey, the battery is plugged in all the time with the adapter, so it should be good always.

[@melatra7343]

I love all your videos, they are all unpredictable and exciting

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Glad you enjoy them, Melatonin!

[@wobdeehomestead]

Ever think about skirting your cabin? Might keep that pipe from freezing.

[@johnmurphy3141]

39:47 Russell I think I see corrosion on your negative terminal with 13.6 voltage I believe that was your problem now you have a spare just saying!

[@debbieknott3056]

I love how everyone has advice from their comfy cozy couch watching you trailblazing 😅. Great video! Love the pups❤

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Armchair advice is best advice, Debbie. Maybe.

[@lucyferreira7595]

DEBBIE DOWNER lol 😂

[@debbieknott3056]

Maybe 😅

[@johndebolt5853]

Hi Russ and Alicia. Great video as always. A day in your life is always fun. Thanks as always and be well.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks John!

[@realamerican6101]

My mom and dad made a dip, and I was born, and I love them for it.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Cool! Were they drunk?

[@vivianmavros2963]

I really enjoy watching your videos of your daily life , you put a lot of work into your videos and where I live in Sydney Australia I’ve only seen snow in my life once so, it’s great watching you your daily life

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I'll send you some snow, Vivian!

[@carolineindacityphx]

The rig you hooked up is genius! So fun to see you drive through snow. Lovely fluffy snow. You are such a good neighbour, Russel. I guess it is nice that you can depend on each other to watch out for one another. It never fails to amaze me, the things you will do to get "the shot". 😂 June Bug has no concept of personal space 🥰 Closer...closer...closer... "The sun has left the trees but it hasn't left the clouds". I didn't know you were a poet too, Russel! Pea soup Russell and City Girl!!! PS: I love your videos. It is like catching up with old friends.

[@judyschepp8748]

Soooo true!!!❤😊😊

[@andysocial2557]

I know you have many things to do,,,but building a bridge at the creek may be a priority?

[@spingirl4855]

I love watching you do repairs and going to town.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Sprig Grill!

[@bobbyfellerd2993]

Always love the Snow/Cabin/Trail/on Frozen Pond/Shopping outside videos

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Bobby!

[@thomasengle7428]

Russell, your videos are top notch! I know how hard it must b to fetch the camera every time. I appreciate your filming techniques. You have little funny things in them too! I live in u.p. mi. eastern end. not much snow here, weather has been crazy,... I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE YOUR TIME YOU TAKE TO BRING THEM TO US.. HELLO, FROM EASTERN U.P. MICHIGAN.. LOVE YA'S Tom n Jake

[@lucyferreira7595]

I LUV U & UR VIDEOS UR DOGS ARE ABSOLUTE JOY TO WATCH & I LUV SEEING HOW MUCH LUV U HAVE FOR THEM JUST A THOUGHT I'M WORRIED THAT ONE DAY U MITE FALL OR HURT URSELF ON UR STAIRS GOING UP OR DOWN, RUSSELL IS THERE ANY WAY U CAN BUILD OR BUY A RAILING THAT WAY U CAN HOLD ON TO IT ? GREETINGS FROM MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO CANADA EH 🇨🇦 lol

[@moya3180]

Catching up on videos I've missed. Does the chain ever get snagged on anything as it drags over the snow?

[@jamesfairbairn1588]

Another great video Russell! Thanks for sharing.

[@twistedsister6293]

I enjoyed this and theres nothing wrong with your humour it's a dry humour makes me chuckle anyway 😊

[@kimvaters7934]

Love getting to hang out with you as you go about your daily life! Your dogs are gorgeous and obviously are living their best lives at the cabin!❤️

[@NetTopsey]

14:49 my dog says she'd rather help making the dip than learn Latin 😂

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Dogs love dip.

[@debraneilands1118]

More DIY around the cabin floors worktops bathroom splashbacks. A shelter for the ATV. More gardening for self-sufficientcy, sorting your trail out.. Maybe chickens and a coop..oh yeh and fix the heat sheild on your car before it becomes more of a problem 🤔 😊

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Ah Debra you want progress!

[@kevinmurray5630]

Hey bud a set of atv tracks would be your best thing you since you only drive your trail you can still use them in the summer .. I built a l groomer for my atv for the winter and geared up a winch on the back to pick it up and down .. works awesome . Having a winch on the back works awesome you can do lots of things . I lift logs off the ground and pull them out without getting them dirty and daling you saw .

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Would love tracks, Kevin.

[@vickisainty3428]

Loved the mixed bag vid, in fact luv all your vids they can be serious, funny, informative but never boring. Thanks from hot Australia.🇦🇺

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Vicki!

[@patriciasimmon6854]

Enjoyed the video! Glad City Girl made it to cabin.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Patricia!

[@stephencornell6972]

Have a Nissan with such a shield and had to fix it with zip strips a couple times after a few cement parking lot dividers rode up too high under my car! My bumper is lower than yours...

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

They say keep a couple of coat hangers in your car.

[@ddl10]

All was good 👍 keep doing what you're doing but one thing I like to know what kind of generator you have ?

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Westinghouse 4500DFc. I only run propane through it.

[@ddl10]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin ok thanks for the info have a good night 👍

[@lorettaandjasonoffgrid]

Works great to keep the snow down Russell. Very good idea. We thought about taking a heavy log and doing something similar. Maybe next time we're up.

[@judyschepp8748]

I really enjoyed this video Russell!!!! Love these 'day in the life' vids. Take care and stay safe❤❤❤

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Judy!

[@TJMiller86]

Another great video! Plus some bonus footage of June bug getting extra loves from her dad was very cute! I love whatever you decide to film for us. Makes my mundane life more exciting! I appreciate you both. 😊

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Snookle

[@johnmccormick175]

Great video loved the shopping cart part lmao ..stay safe

[@dianewalker9154]

A V-shaped board will work more effectively.

[@JACQUELINE53094]

So much fun to watch

[@dancallaghan3314]

Put a piece of pool noddle around the bottom of the drain pipe and let it extend down lower Should stop that problem

[@peg9508]

Great idea.. I don't have that problem , but ide like to c how it works... Tks

[@marvinmoore5712]

Love video like this riding through the woods and all

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I love riding through the woods, Marvin

[@CanadianDiggersChannel]

Could you check your spark arrester on the generator and give it a clean? it probably has some soot. Easy to remove.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I could do that. I don't know how to do that.

[@CanadianDiggersChannel]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin Easy just look at your exhaust and remove the 2 screws, then pry out the spark arrester. brush or blow off the carbon. You should do it once a year, It makes starting the generate smoother. Google generator spark arrester cleaning on KZbin.

[@plaintruth4637]

Do you always eat standing up???? When testing a battery use a load tester, a voltmeter won't give correct status.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I don't have a load tester.

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

I really enjoyed this video l love the way you dogs follow you around they love you so much ❤I like when city girl is there you look so much happier 😊until your next video stay warm stay safe ❤

[@rubybirdseye1503]

Loved this video, I like them all but especially the day in the life ones

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Ruby!

[@chrischrisman516]

Another awesome video, thanks Russell.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Chris!

[@delbertmain8907]

Great show as always

[@bobreynolds9673]

so maybe you should try a pallet I use that on my trails to move leaves... also if you wanted to put a heat tape on drain when it freezes just plug it in and by the time you got back from town it would be thawed

[@jantefft2442]

All of your videos are enjoyable, get to see your area. Russ, like and look forward to your videos .

[@steveneddy9492]

Butane torches don't work well in cold temperatures..

[@gewing61]

Loved watching your week. Dogs doing great. Thanks for sharing.

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Gordon!

[@kristingrounds4163]

Love watching your videos I can just watch them over and over again LOL!!!

[@steveneddy9492]

Catch rain water from your gutters for washing dishes

[@rgober60]

Hey Russ, ibwas worried about you being able to get city girl so, I asked a friend about your drag thingy....he said if you'd put a little bit bigger one with the one there it should stay a little straighter for you.... Hope that helps.👍👍✋️👌😊

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Everyone wants bigger. I will deliver.

[@melshea2276]

I overdosed on cheesesteaks years ago,I’m better now!😮

[@WoodlandsArchive]

Great video!

[@sandrasherritt9708]

I liked the video. I watched the whole thing!

[@eparker1001]

Loved everything in this video. Ultimate DIYer.

[@vernbruyere9141]

Russ a couple old tires dragged behind you makes a nice groomed trail .Just a thought.Try just one tire then

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

I have a 3-tire plow. I've showed it before in videos.

[@vernbruyere9141]

OOOH ok then@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin

[@moya3180]

Yep loves videos like this. What are you like...... popcorn 3 years out of date!! Was it ok?

[@beemakehoney2955]

I like everything in your video, thanks for sharing😊

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks BEEM!

[@belovedevans]

The heat shield on my car did the same thing. I just pulled it off.

[@janhodgson1740]

Can you put a canopy .. weather proof shield over your car to protect it from the elements? just wondering ❤😊

[@pauldudly]

yea the roughneck container is way better than the last one you had. Should last a long time bud. I use them for all my storage needs.

[@MaineUSA]

Never peel birch bark all the way around the tree. Only grab the loose pieces because it can kill it.

[@sharontouchstone7400]

Loved the video! I like seeing anything you guys are up to! Thank you!

[@chrispowell1756]

Such a fun video my friend 👍🤗

[@bobrunde2755]

Just do what you do !

[@svravenflintlock7526]

Geeze, it doesn't matter what you film, what project you do, or what road trip you're on, there is ALWAYS that "Russell" ingredient that keeps us all entertained. The GoPro ordeal was just an example.

[@francoisroy465]

its ok russell i always enjoy your video...dont worry

[@DimensionalHorse]

Whatever u feel like filming I'll watch & will enjoy it!! Thanks for being U ...Russell 😅

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Thanks Dimensional Excavator!

[@DimensionalHorse]

@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deborahmitchell6387]

Awesome video!

[@AmericaBound]

I love the long videos and the daily routine. Time to get a new car that one is falling apart!!! Hi City girl....

[@scarlethreadd]

Good video Russell. Wonder if you added couple/few more logs to your 'dragster' to stop it going off at one side, or taper them?...just a female brain at work here 😂 Great welcome home from the furry girls they are such beauties. Have a great weekend.

[@stevejackson5792]

To keep the 4X4 pulling straight make an “X” with the tow chain then attach to 4 wheeler

[@ALittleFishintheKitchen]

How'd that popcorn work out?!! lol Nice work on this video, Russell! Looks like your snow is melting. Stay warm, friends!! ❄☃

[@DebbieDee-lx6uk]

I loved this video!! BTW let us know how that popcorn was next week 😅

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

It was good!

[@mikecook2714]

Leave the cabinet door open

[@secretlake5528]

I'm always surprised you are still ALIVE😮

[@SandraCrockett]

Don't ever lose your sense of humor!

[@scottanderson2980]

it might need a new spark plug

[@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin]

Maybe. Is that what it sounded like?

[@JoReggelt-c3m]

Did you survive the popcorn? I guess (and hope 😬) you are all right. (I do not stick to the dates, only the taste 😗🤭

[@rebeccabandy1160]

Leave the coin in and it's a free cart....! ,Damaging the cart is not funny....it is meant to keep the carts NOT in the middle of the parking lot.

[@erniebru959]

I am wondering if a set of tracks would fit on your atv for the winter months. Just a thought,

[@masterful7574]

💤💤💤

[@debraneilands1118]

Russell, I really think you need to take care of your trail.. how long have you lived there? You need to build drivable bridges over waterlogged areas or divert the track, and also cut overhanging trees because one day, it will be the death of you. ❤

[@stephenayer8255]

You and I would certainly do whatever it took to make the trail as good as possible but Russell would lose so much content!!!

[@brentwoods5108]

I really enjoy your channel. Nice to see someone willing to admit to his shortcomings yet get stuff done. BUT RUSSELL, being as far from the road is somthing you need to deal with. If you have a serious injury, a heart attack or something where you cannot get to the road...you could die! Your priority this spring has to be getting that trail repaired so a vehicle can get to your cabin. Not only to save your or city girls life but to save damaging the ATV . All the cost of repairs & replacement could be reduced just by spending a few $$ fixing & widening that road. Hey we all would miss you & your adventures..? Hey youtubers, tell RUSSELL you agree!

[@dnhman]

The woodshed looking kinda low in stock?

[@garryherron9081]

hi russell yes if you put some chains on your tires,on the ATV. for the winter time.😃

[@elsestelema6273]

All good thanks

[@pettermakkonen2831]

How deep is the snow at most? We have 100cm to 1.4m h where we live

[@AnjiRoberts-c3g]

I only watch for the mishaps, so funny Russell