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[@AbChauhan]

You must maintain a gap of 6 to 9 inches between every panel so that it can withstand strong winds. And the best setup was if you installed all 9 panels throughout the roof vertically with gaps in between them. This gap less 3×3 configuration if act as Kite it could flew up your roof too.

[@astrid7192]

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[@LostInThe0zone]

With regard to the batteries for these wireless cameras, consider getting a spare battery (or two) to charge up when the current batteries are discharged. This will cut down on the amount of time a camera is out of commission, plus it will mean only one trip up a ladder per replacement.

[@denniskorneychuk2196]

@@user-rp7tj9ts7m the??qq+1 AZ

[@guyindesert]

What happened to busted wagon ranch ?

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Thanks for skid steer and crew cab update!

[@tombecks5150]

My admiration for this family knows no bounds. I am flabbergasted and amazed by what this fine man, his fine wife, and his wonderful kids have done.

[@Mendez1921_]

Cougar paw boots makes a boot for metal roofs that’s magnetic works very well

[@paulyarrow2448]

When I installed my solar array I also was required to include a #6 grounding wire from the array racking to a 10' grounding rod in the earth. That way, in case my array was ever struck by lightning it would pass most of the energy to the earth instead of all of it going into the solar electronics. Enjoy your channel!

[@jameswulzen590]

very good info for the family. Why mount them on the roof, putting them up on the roof that can only handle a few units.

[@Teutathis]

@@jameswulzen590 Because it utilize less useful space, requires less work and extends the lifetime of the roof. The energy lost from not being able to angle the panels are usually worth not having to build a platform on your land to hold the panels, especially since you'll usually not stand there and reposition the panels to follow the sun.

[@roygabriel.2753]

“Dunlop Volley “ sand shoes are the preferred Roof shoes of Painters and roof installers here in Australia . Flat soles and very grippy. Wear them only on the roof not on grass or dirt,mud etc.

[@metamud8686]

FINALLY the update on the skid steer. *bows* Thank you! :-)

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Thank you Cedar for reading the comments. First off it’s your business what you purchase and what you sell. With the skid steer and dually we were asked buy your husband on numerous occasions our opinion and assistance on sorting problems with both machines. We gladly gave any help we could so you can say we were involved by invitation. So when you don’t see these there and many of us have asked and asked and asked with no reply it feels we have been left out.

[@Daphoid]

Heath's stated multiple times he doesn't really look at the youtube comments. Instagram comments & emails are the best way to reach out apparently.

[@robcappa]

Thanks for the update on the skid steer. I had asked about a while back, don’t recall the answer, but now I can sleep. 🤣

[@michaelc.3812]

Heath, Mike from NREL here. Make sure you have a section of flexible conduit up on the roof that can move when the rack moves (and give it some extra length). And for the racking, you should make sure that steel is bolted through the roof ad through the trusses structure below. Those modules will act like HUGE sails with even a small amount of wind and tear your roof off in a storm. Be safe.

[@AParr-cp4ib]

I agree. The modules will definitely act like sails, it will take a surprisingly low velocity of wind to get them. . . sailing. Even if they don't appear to move, any wind on them will inevitably cause them to vibrate, sending these vibrations down into the roof connections, where the connecting bolts will vibrate too, if only a little. Even a small amount of vibration, over time, tends to work things loose - especially when said bolts are screwed into to a high-grade particle board sheathing, as they are here. Hopefully, there is a way to rapidly get these panels flat to the roof whenever wind is predicted.

[@gordonwilloughby8793]

Thank you for the skid steer update. I have been wondering what was wrong with it since the last time you worked on it.

[@ajith-fz8sl]

You need to have some kind of cover to block the back and sides of solar panel triangle space or it's gonna fill up with snow

[@Boomhauer333]

I was thinking the same thing. Like they make crickets for the chimney, but bigger... But honestly I've never seen solar panels mounted this way high up on the roof. I'd never do that due to a risk of a storm with high winds doing what it does.

[@TexFarmer]

Agreed, and if it fills up with snow that's going to put tremendous pressure on those bottom solar panels. They will break. I was thinking if he put some roofing tin to cover the top of the triangle space, that would keep the snow out.

[@adrianday4580]

@@Boomhauer333 I gonna look for the video he posts when the wind blows and rips the roof off or the roof collapses under the weight of the trapped snow. either one will happen to this fool this winter.

[@5280Woodworking]

@@TexFarmer If snow packs in there, the sheer weight of snow sliding on that slippery roof will buckle the panels and snap them in two pieces. The frame isn't going anywhere, but the panels are a different story.

[@That1ufo]

All that work redoing the roof so the snow slides off better....

[@feelthesteel5173]

I have a feeling someone has been reading the KZbin comments. Apologies if they have been negative later I’m sure everyone just wants to see you thrive and not have to do dangerous jobs more than once. Best wishes from the uk

[@AParr-cp4ib]

Well put. I agree. I know that the comments I have made here have all been made out of concern, and I tried to add a touch of humor to them. Unfortunately, those reading my comments often interpreted my attempted humor as "negative" and "snark". [sigh] They were not intended that way at all. I sincerely wish Heath and Cedar and family well - it especially curls my toes watching Heath doing the dangerous jobs you mention. Cheers!

[@dafranchisewatts]

The solar is looking great. I’ve been watching every step and it’s coming along well. One thought I had when you mentioned possible snow piling up. I saw these roof snow melt wires on a recent trip to Montana. I looked them up and amazon and Home Depot in snow areas had them. Not sure if it would help but maybe take a look if you like the idea! Thanks again for your inspiration. I look forward to watching every week.

[@dafranchisewatts]

I wanted to correct something. I meant putting them on the roof under and around the solar. Hope that makes more sense!

[@tonygrimes13]

@@dafranchisewatts You can always edit your comments by clicking on the 3 vertical dots to the right of comment.

[@alanthompson7674]

Love your videos! Your conduit should be U shaped instead of S shaped to allow the water to drip off under the junction and wall penetration instead of running right into it. Your hustle amazes me every week.

[@jamest5149]

Yep, it’s just going to fill up,the inverter and batteries with water as it is.

[@HellTriX]

Nobody every said he was a plumber. Oh wait... :p

[@petervogwill6499]

Separating the panels by a few inches allows the wind , rain and snow to pass thru with especially snow backup reduction...otherwise it's simply bimetal corrosion that msy haunt you... some truly passive pad is needed, as well as dielectric thru bolt /screw when attaching dissimilar structure on metal roof....lightning rod at each end on top...?

[@RenaissanceThinking]

It doesn't really matter now, but all my standing seam roofing crews wear Cougar Paw roofing shoes. The rare earth magnets, specialty sole, and ankle support make them a must. Kinda figured you would have found them on your own since you tend to be 6 steps ahead of the curve. Sorry I didn't mention them before. Roof and panels project is really a nice piece of work. You never fail to impress, Heath.

[@craigs5212]

You need a roof ladder, they hook over the ridge and give you something to stand on. Could even use an old piece of carpet fastened at the ridge.

[@The58stupot]

Yup, can't believe he hasn't got one.

[@markwallace3181]

Panels won’t go anywhere, ya, ok, you do realize that you just made a big catch shut for snow that will collect on the backside, keeping it in place until it melts, panels break, or your roof caves in. Your front panels need to be off the roof to allow the snow to go under or the panels flat, keeping snow on top instead….you didn’t think about this when coming up with the concept of the panels on your roof.

[@5280Woodworking]

This was my thought as well. I wonder if some heat tape would help mitigate the wedge-like issue? If you get a few days of accumulated snow you'll have all that weight up there if you can't get rid of it while it's coming down. I'd just do the one for now, test it through the winter and improve the other 2 once you learn something.

[@gusshelgoshiii1836]

I didn’t realize this was your plan , I thought they be laying flat . Your

[@fernarias]

If he doesn't have problems to solve in the future what will he do for content. I'm still waiting for his walls to rot since he didn't put an air gap between it and the siding.

[@rover5788]

It looks ugly!!!!!

[@graskeygirls3850]

You created awesome content along the way. Cedar I am sure is enjoying a clear yard

[@HaroldMalaby]

Always something interesting and unique way of communicating thoughts along the way. I hope that you soon have some time to sit by the fire at the little cabin in the woods. Thanks for sharing I often learn something and enjoy the way you approach things. Blessings to you and your family.

[@sagolsemchamanganlakpa3254]

I have been watching your videos since I was in college. Now I am doing a job and can't wait to save enough to do what you are doing. Thank you for inspiring me.

[@josephburkhalter5105]

You just metioned “Unistruts”……..that is exactly what this old Civil Engr would have used ….plenty strong. Try to achieve triangles of support to the array with the Unistruts. The triangle is the strongest structural shape……….square structural shape have the least rigidity. Be sure the vibration stays under control. One more word of warning…….beware of standing snow behind the panels. The snow is not the biggest problem…..rain on deep snow can create loads you never dreamed of……..we lost several big cruisers on Lake George back in the 70’s when a warm rain hit our steel storage building big sections of the building came down. A big snow blower now lives on that big roof. Good luck. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. JoeB

[@Tomm9y]

Perhaps he could close off the open area above and to the sides of the solar panels, up to the ridge line. That would keep the snow from accumulating under them.

[@kenvangoe9358]

Heath given the angle your working on the roof your ankles have to be bothering you. Know pain know gain. Give yourself a break and go to the man shed so it don't hurt as much. Good luck with the selling and buying you seem to enjoy that part of the equipment hunt.for some reason you always feel a little better when you believe you barter a good deal It's satisfying. The opening on the north side of the solar panels looks like it will be subject to alot of snow but time will tell. Be careful and stay safe my friends love you guys

[@WolfPackRacing]

Now you need after you have finished those pannels... take some copper tubing, a one way valve, run it back and forth along the roof under those pannels... fill it with glycol then wrap it in circles around that stove pipe, so that when it snows and you've got the stove burning it will keep the snow off both the roof and the pannels...

[@yvindascanius6061]

I hope you mean glycol and not glucose! Otherwise, you have a sticky problem!

[@Adirondacks4me]

Temp of the stove pipe that high will be the same as air temp. Double wall stove pipe made to do just that, so there will be not heat for any glycol circulation. Putting these panels on the roof with this jury rig construction will eventually create major problems. Eng775 and Gain Solar would say the same thing...

[@WolfPackRacing]

@@Adirondacks4me there is at least 6' of pipe coming out of the roof... he could with all the bullshit he does... take the top 4' of double wall off and do this... as you said the way he has done this, I too see the roof being ripped off the house durning snow fall season...

[@AParr-cp4ib]

@@WolfPackRacing If he takes the top 4' off the double wall, it will cause inconsistent cooling between the double-wall, and the single wall - which might encourage rapid build-up of creosote in the single-wall part of the chimney, which might lead to a chimney fire. I do agree with you, and I, too, am concerned about future snow-vs-roof problems.

[@amma3536]

You are such a hard worker, take that break and enjoy the cabin!

[@proslot11]

You will have so much fun cleaning off the snow on your panels in the winter . On your roof.

[@GirdHerd]

Heath, I always enjoy your videos. I just installed 4 Lion Energy UT-1300 Lithium batteries in my travel trailer and they are working great. You were smart going with Lion Energy for your homestead system. I really like your ingenious tilting solar panel arrays and agree that you need a center brace, just in case.

[@shadetreehomestead4276]

Thanks posting a video bro! Just in time!

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[@brucerobak145]

When installing conduit for wiring do try to keep the bends on the conduit to a minimum. The electrical code allows 360° of conduit bends between openings in the conduit. But less bends make an easier conductor pull.

[@mikedadoffour]

Old couch cushion guts (rubberized foam) works wonders on steep roofs. Makes it easier on the knees and hips as well. Give it a try. Be safe.

[@jefferyholland]

I keep leaving that same comment each time he does roof work. Every pro roofer knows this little trick. If he tried it he would be a believer.

[@davidfrankhauser1666]

Does he glue this to his shoes? I’ve never seen a roofer use foam rubber to walk, only to sit or kneel on.

[@jefferyholland]

@@davidfrankhauser1666 You place the old cushions on the roof and you can walk , kneel or set on them as you do your work. Granted they are not ideal for walking across a roof but more for working in one place but you can walk on them. They are particularly beneficial on asphalt shingled roofs so that you don't tear the shingles up while trying to stay on the roof.

[@darrellb4820]

Heath, hopefully a helpful thought about the snow packing up under the solar panels. You might try and run some "heat tape" around the lower uni-strute. And on the heavy snow falls days turn it on when the sun is on the solar panels the most. Best wishes and continued support.

[@heinstrydom864]

I install panals the similar the way you do 7 years ago. After 3 years the brackets work itself loose around the fastners and the IBR as well. A strong wind blown them off with some of the IBR. I hope it never happens with you, I use galvanized wash to make new roofs less slippery it remove most of the factory oil.. Good luck.

[@mannyortiz4814]

I must handed to you. The strength that it takes to do all the work you have done. It’s incredible the amount of piecing of different parts to get it to work as one unit. Congratulations, you are one handy person to have around. Cedar is one lucky woman. 🙏🙏💒💒😇😇🌹🌹🕊🕊❤️❤️👍👍🌺🌺🇺🇸🇺🇸🥂🥂🍺🍺you need to spend one day at the cabin

[@josephchilders5698]

Hey we used to spray soda pop on the roof to stop from slipping when it dryed worked like a charm good luck

[@Banjo-lm2wl]

Great video love that your getting the solor set up before winter. I can understand how you buy and sell to better your life and the thing you need and also love to have to run your property. It makes sense to me. It is spring here in Australia and its beautiful. My fruit trees are blooming the flowers are out and the days are getting hotter. I think I wore a jumper once or twice this winter it was so lovely and sunny most days/.I know how cold and how much snow you get there its unbeliveable to see and there is so much that you all have to do to prepare. I think you are very brave to live in those conditions. I lived in london for five years when I was a child and remember how cold it was in the winter. But on the flip side I am not looking forward to the extreme hot weather we have here in Australia. It gets bad. But I live in a beautiful country town and im five minuets from the beaches so aI am blessed. God less you all sorry for the long storey xxx Jilly

[@MrJudgementday99]

Great update about the skid steer I love those chats. One thing I was wondering about is if it would be worth combining with your neighbours and digging a drainage ditch along your road way, is could reduce the amount of mud you get

[@alfredmisterka5880]

It's really looking good your hard work is paying off small project next God bless you and your family Amen

[@kearnsey64]

Heath, YOU are the benchmark for hard work! And the way you McGyvered pulling up those panels with the strap hook?? Epic!

[@phatmanner]

Dude... That looks amazing!!! Nice work main man.

[@SourBogBubble]

You can use a pool Brush to clean the panels in the winter, our brush fully extended is like 30+feet.

[@angelsarrived2642]

You are an amazing hard working man. Its sad to me that you don't have a helper to assist you on these types of jobs to make your life a bit easyer. Working smarter not harder gives you more quality of life with family. And as you know, children grow up very fast, and you can't gain those years back in the future. G-D Bless.

[@schwamb]

Cedar I must say, your skin is so beautiful. The mountain country air looks good on you. In fact you both look so healthy. Bravo for taking care of you naturally

[@TheWestlandgirl]

How do you get better stuff to upgrade if you can't buy it outright??? You trade up and up and up until you achieve your goals. This is how you do it and how it's been done for eons. You rock Heath!

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

Once the ice damming begins and threatens your solar panel bottoms, you can always add heat tape to keep the ice melted and use all your solar power to do so. Water tight I think you are dreaming with your system because it will make ice and snow stay there where there are a lot of holes. Also there are limits to weight on a roof which is something to consider aka snow loading and you have added to that possibility. Good luck I do wish you well.

[@marygordon3032]

Thanks Heath and Cedar, l pray that everything’s ok and that God keep blessing y’all. Great video! 🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@Boomhauer333]

You know how much easier your work on the roof would be if you wore a harness and a lanyard with a locking rope grab that you can adjust on the rope? Zero struggle, zero aches and pains. Look into it next time you decide on doing roofing work. Not only for your convenience but also for your safety.

[@chris3m98]

lightForce333, your wasting your time, many many many people have said the same thing. He has been told for 4 years about how harness saves time & energy.

[@shishkababy733]

How exciting!!

[@wandal.rodriguez7253]

You are a genius you show if you have a will you can find a way.

[@jjbarretts2]

Thank you for taking the time to answer the questions on the old skid steer and crew cab! Didn’t expect to get such a quick and direct response. Didn’t expect those questions to pop up in the tag line of your next video either!? Figured they’d been sold off, but after the work you’d put into them, was curious. Thanks again for the update! Love the content! Keep ‘em coming!

[@pricep12008]

Foam rubber mats could help with traction on the steel.

[@ralphwilmot6351]

A power disconnect at the bottom of the conduit at the feed in point to the house, would be useful and a safety feature , also consider water coming down the conduit into your inverter at the same place. At the panels It would be easier to move the conduit along the base of the solar panels.

[@IMegbil]

There'll a huge snow traps in-between (foofing n solar array)!!!!

[@kristaholman3592]

Shoes for Crews are designed for greasy and oily surfaces as they are used by the fast food industry. I use them as a massage therapist on a hardwood floor and I never slip. My husband wears them for Sunday church and never slips in the snow or ice!

[@gracelonas2930]

Looking good guys 👌

[@doyline45]

(Billions for the Bankers-Debts for the People) Good study.

[@danielburns872]

I’m so excited for this one!

[@francisbailey3831]

That looks like a very important detail to have the panels really secured to reduce any movement of the panels during any high winds. Heath you are such a hard worker, and on the other hand you really enjoy and love to see the completed project complete.

[@RichardCurrie]

Agreed. Thought avoiding that was the main purpose of moving them from the existing stands...

[@guyindesert]

Might be good idea to pull a ground wire. Short run won't cost much and always better to be extra safe . Great video .good trades for the ranger 👍

[@roywaite5793]

New plow truck suggestion: 1 ton 4x4 Dump truck. You not only can use it for plowing, but could use it to haul your own gravel for the road. As I’m sure you know, most of the expense for gravel is the truck delivery fee. Plus the it would be nice to use for fire wood and much more. No sense in buying a truck and leaving it set all year just for plowing a few times a year.

[@davidrogers5343]

You're not the only one surfing wed, 2:00 pm for me.

[@srheffington]

I really like watching your channel!! I know it's a lot of work to film as well as get all your work done! I also know how cold Idaho get!! Thank You for sharing your life with us!!

[@OurSerenityHomestead]

We are very excited to see all this progress. Can't wait to see the tiny cabin being setup. Good job, Heath. Take a break.

[@johnjacobs3160]

I moved the panels on the roof so I don't have to look at them outside my window. *plans to put panels right outside the window on the lower roof to block the view.... :)

[@loloholmes2793]

Next Spring he'll have a new "fix" for his solar panels. He's always having to go back & correct his brilliant ideas🤣🤣🤣

[@heinstrydom864]

The only reason that solar panels are installed on roofs is that people in cities don't have available space on the ground. No need to lift the panels to a degree the roof pitch is enough, only increase the risks wind gusts, snow it increase the force of the wind by 90%. Due to heat and cold there will be expansion caused movement . This is not a good idea at all

[@blingblingg31]

Why do you do what you do......You do what you do to better your family and life... you are a wheeler dealer ;-) Keep doing what you guys do. I love the 2 episodes per week. Thank you.

[@kaseymccleary946]

Thanks for the skid loader update. I've got a ford 4000 diesel 2wd and it's great except for the select-o-speed transmissions. We love hearing updates on equipment

[@petervan1353]

Always fun to see your improvements and amazed at how handy you're. Seems you're a trick of all trades. Ont thing though you moved to solar panels to your the roof of your house but aren't you afraid of build up snow underneath the solar panels during winter? I mean it wouldn't be an easy task to remove the snow from underneath let alone the extra weight on the roof. Maybe I've missed a part in the vid where you explained this.

[@olberarosa2346]

YOU ALWAYS MAKE AWESOME VIDEOS I JUST LOVE WATCHING YOUR WONDERFUL VIDEOS STAY SAFE AND BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[@scottcompton9542]

Thanks for taking us along with you absolutely love your show it makes my mid week and my Sunday this is Scott from Pleasant Grove Utah

[@arcie1776]

You forgot the Fix-It-Man rule #1…Duct tape does it all. Just flip it over and a couple loops of tape around your boots, no more slipping. Just do it once you get up there, not in the gravel drive. If it gets slick, another loop or two, back in business. Homestead is lookin good, and slow progress is still progress, so keep up the great work!

[@TheWestlandgirl]

Someone once mentioned that they got great results spraying a sugar solution that when dries provides a tacky surface to walk on. Like cola, gatorade, sugar water, etc. Rain will wash off.

[@Gardendreamsforme]

Colorado has really great priced tractors… much much better prices than AZ… Not sure about prices in Idaho , lol.. My husband was working in Co when I watched the farm equipment sale ads.

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[@stephenhcharlton]

Hi buddy just watching your roof solar panel finish and as a thought could you put another upright from the top rail to the middle of the panels at a 90 ish degree to avoid putting another rail attached to the roof. Love the whole deal of red poppy ranch our favourite channel regards Steve and Rachel in Portugal

[@raymondamaral8602]

I watch you all the time and enjoy the content

[@constitutionislawofthislan6169]

It's a bit late now but my nephew is an iron worker on sky scrapers. He has MAGNETIC boots for working on high steel.

[@Currency49495]

Thanks for the update on the skid steer and crew cab. The crew cab was in really good condition. As for driving old trucks, I drive a 2000 GMC Sierra 2500 extended cab four door, 4x4 with 6.5 foot bed and hide away goose neck. This truck has 353k miles and lost oil pressure and collapsed a lifter. I recently paid $2,000 to purchase a low mileage engine and have it installed. Had I sold the truck, I couldn't replace it. I have around $3,500 in it now, and honestly can't have a "nice truck" as I'm not nice to them. It's a daily driver and work truck, so it's beat on but well cared for. I completely understand.

[@truckinut20]

Heath you might try a coating or two of RainX it does a pretty good job on a windshield of repelling rain and makes it easier to clean bugs off the windshield on the big rig so why not solar panels for the snow?

[@josephburkhalter5105]

My roofer says buy Neoprene soled shoes. I would also try boar shoes such as Sperry Docksiders. The boat shoes are great on wet fiberglass boats. The neoprene soles are sliced with little slits. Probably too late with this info now but you do need a SAFETY HARNESS AND TIE OFF HARDWARE. JoeB

[@johnthomson9558]

In Australia ,the roofing guys use Dunlop volleys,as they are the best

[@nevillekinsley5610]

Really wanted to see you mend the skid steer.!

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

Regular Tennis Shoes on metal roofing ONLY they prevent slippage and scratching the metal!!! I use to manage a metal roofing company for about 7 years. I learned a few things lol.

[@manny-perez]

I predict that the first violent storm will tear the living hell out of all those panels and take part of the roof with it, the back of those panels being up 51º will create a perfect spot to catch the wind.

[@alanhayes3156]

You never told us You tubers what happened to the excavator.

[@lifeasafanpodcast9529]

Ya ever noticed that the older kids go missing from time to time

[@djmikolajczak]

A quick way to fish wires is to take a piece of sponge sightly bigger than the conduit and tie it to a piece of string. Then use a vacuum on the other end of the conduit to suck the sponge through.

[@billybullfrog]

That array is like a sail and will be a “catch all” for wind, leaves and snow. A high wind may take it off the roof someday😬

[@peterhaan9068]

I'm also wondering about the increased snow load, especially if there is rain on top of it, with snow being trapped behind the panels from storms?

[@petfralu]

I was going to say the same, had thought about engineering a solution for our roof to allow them to raise lower by electrical command and be flat down when wind snow on the cards. And yes I could, but it’s the hassle of doing it vs cost benefit etc.

[@Bward216]

@@peterhaan9068 in the winter the panels will be flat not up like they are now

[@organicsign]

I’ve sprayed 3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive on the bottom of my boots while I was working on the roof similar to yours in the pass.

[@goldenbull2157]

Love this channel. Just wondering if when it snows, will behind the solar panels fill up?

[@cybertrk]

I bet eventually you get the new Ranger EV side by side. This way you eliminate that fuel expense and become further self sufficient.

[@odeode4338]

That only works if they have no need for the generator and have excess power available or stored

[@peter-fuppe-fuchs]

Just love the autumn colours u have now, it's absolutely mesmerizing

[@jtcross]

Its Great How You Do It Your Way, Rock On!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

In today's market...I'm considering selling off my Kubota RTV...great machine..but ATV and pickup truck might just be enough! #stoneyridgefarmer

[@preparedfamily7648]

Lol thanks for the update on your equipment situation..i was thinkin i missed a video or something...

[@gregory1953able]

Thanks for the update on the sale of the 4 door Chevy square body. I didn't even realize the skid stear was gone. I guess someone else noticed that. With the time constraints on all you are doing I can see the logic of letting the truck go to a new home and upgrading the skid stear since no matter what you tried it was a stubborn cuss. LOL Hope the next item to replace it will be less aggrivating.

[@gwp1ohio]

Once panels are gone, good time to reduce grade of hill behind house

[@soistheman]

Approach Shoes or trail running shoes maybe the best bet. I don't know how much grip these shoes can give on metal, but they have so much grip compared to regular sneakers. I have trail running shoes, and I wear them all the time in winter time, not just when I go running. Where I live in Canada, winter road is often covered by snow and ice. I can sprint on ice with half inch snow on top without a problem. I don't have approach Shoes, but they are designed for rock climbers to get to climbing spot, and they should be able to take some steep rocks and rock slabs.

[@Robin-oo5il]

It's all coming together, hope everything works the first time. You have done a great job thus far.

[@hollandduck79]

from the Netherlands thanks for the video RPR

[@lindacarruthers3423]

Another big job behind you , problems sorted along the way , another victory . Great stuff . I’m looking forward to seeing the little cabin again .

[@josephburkhalter5105]

Suggest you eliminate all the loose loops and danglers of wiring on the underside of the panels. Gorilla tape works good. If it dangles, it will eventually break. It will never break when it is convenient to repair. I know you would have covered your arse regarding the emergency generator and its fuel. The worse senario is probably deep snow and being unable to plow yourselves out. The last year we lived in Connecticut, the accumulated snow pack was about 85 inches. We plowed until there was no room for more snow, then the snow blower blew the new snows over the plowed piles. Thank goodness we had stockpiled gasoline for the tractor and the blower. If i remember correctly, your gen set runs on Propane. Do you have any propane heaters for when the gen set fails ….Full supply of firewood? Please remember…..Boy Scouts motto ….always…”Be Prepared” . If you are fully prepared for a horrible winter and do not need all the prep… YOU WON. ..if the deep snow and sub zero temperatures never come that winter…..YOU WON. You saved propane and wood and gasoline. If you have a brutal winter and are fully prepared….YOU WON . See how lucky you get when you are fully prepared. The kids can even start a fire without matches now unless you also stockpiled matches or the fully filled propane torch bottles and striker. Winter is coming and it will be unexpected. Take care and be safe. JoeB

[@Bward216]

That crew cab was sweet