The Solar Has Arrived | Building Our Off Grid Homestead

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Dad bod for life. Man once them grouse get in the trees it’s hard to see them. You guys have a great week.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thanks Brian, you guys have a good one too.

[@mmanut]

SOLAR EDDY KNOWS HIS SHIT‼️ KILLER SYSTEM GUYS, DOING IT THE RIGHT WAY‼️‼️ GOOD LUCK GUYS ‼️👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Yes he does and we’re super excited to have a high quality system to install.

[@robertbartmann8470]

Your process of installing the roof metal was ingenious. The name you gave your ramp was very fitting as well. Big Bertha was a 43 ton mobile howitzer that could fire a 16.5 inch, 2,200 lb shell over nine miles. It was built by the German armaments manufacturer, Krupp, on the eve of World War 1 and used by the German forces in the attack on Belgium in 1941. So, your Big Bertha, named by Von, won the battle on your roofing ordeal. Great job on your construction!

[@suepeterson5675]

Coming along coming along , looking great. Von your smile keeps getting bigger with each progression. 👍👍😊

[@legodoug6046]

Thought I'd introduce my self my name is Joyce my husband is Doug we live in Ontario Canada.we love your channel and love watching you and your wife, you are so down to earth,wis we were closer so we could help in person. Take care

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Hello Joyce and Doug😊 thank you for watching and following along our journey.

[@haroldjohnson3591]

LOOKS. GREAT. LOVE. TOO. SEE THE. PROGRESS. GET IT. DRYED. IN. AND. WEATHER. TIGHT. WINTER. COMING. GET. GOING. ON THAT. DEAD. STANDING. TREES. PREP. PREP. PREP. WINDOWS. AND. HEAT. YOUR. MORE. THAN ON. YOUR. WAY. GOOD. LUCK.

[@pjs8229]

Solar power & margaritas😂🌞Yee Haw, ya'all nailed the inside wall's and the rap, finished the roof, damn you guyz are on fire♨️👏🎉🍻😁👍

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you, it’s getting there😊 Now if the weather could just hold off for a little longer.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Hooray the ROOF IS DONE!!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@willglueck3156]

Got almost a heart attack when I saw you on the roof, I'm glad it's over! Have to take you to Facebook again, hope you get some more people to your Videos you guys deserve it. Have a great Weekend.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thanks for the support.😊

[@thebear5454]

You know you are making progress when the inside walls go up. Whoo, Whoo. 🛠🛠👍

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

It was amazing to finally walk through the space and see actual rooms.

[@lloydwilliams8715]

Greetings from Jamaica 🇯🇲. Wow been waiting for this. Let's see how challenging it's going be to installed 🤔🤔

[@RayFMak]

Sounds like you found the right guy… Solar Eddy ✌🏻

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

He is amazing and makes you feel like he’s not just trying to take your money but really wants to help you succeed.

[@sammyduncan4723]

Nice you got the solar and moving right along with the inside

[@triroo107]

Sweet tour…. Winter is coming… 👍💪🙏🥂🇺🇸

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Yes it is and sooner then we want.

[@rusticlogcabinlife9443]

Ryan n Von, Yanno the Solar guy talkin all that tech did make some sense to me but when i talk tech with my mom she just says uh huh uh huh cuz she has no idea what im talkin about. I could feel it...lol Great to finally have the roof done. Hatcher Pass closed 2 weeks early due to snow ya better hurry its coming. BigT,Alaska

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Wow, thanks can’t believe Hatcher closed early. All the tech stuff goes over my head mostly😁 I just want it to work and know how to fix it when it doesn’t. Solar will be a whole new adventure for us and a huge learning experience.

[@donaldshields2483]

You’ve done a very good job you had a lot of work to do for the two of you and you making headway I hope you get it closed down before winter blast

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you. All we need is some windows, doors and insulation and we’re moving in.😊

[@jackierandall2230]

You guys have a beautiful house(home) and a fantastic piece of property. A minor suggestion ---- put your tub/shower enclosures on a inside wall and they will be a lot warmer when you get in them especially when its 40 or 50 below outside..its also easier to keep the plumbing from freezing also..🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

That’s the place right there. Those guys have always treated us well and answered all of our dumb questions. 😂 Man I must say that’s a good looking hat. Next time I’m in Fairbanks I’m going to see if they will let me turn your power of via WiFi 😂 Tyveck up and looking good. That roof is done. 🙌

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Solar Eddie better not let you mess with us.😂😂

[@rackman5111]

Right on guys it's starting to look more like a house 🏠 and il be happy to be chunky if you end up with no windows 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it will be like naked and afraid but Alaska with no windows 😉 and I can't wait to see the solar power 👍

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

A little meat on the bones never hurts when it’s cold 🥶 😂😂

[@frankharper3727]

You guys were busy this week! Awesome job!

[@Nannygoat]

Ok solar! So excited for you ! Moving along! Finally getting to the 60° ,temps here in far northeast Texas at nite. Ahhhhh! Can't wait until your next video!

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We’re super excited about the solar. Those Texas temps sound pretty nice right now.😊

[@richarddonovan8373]

Building your first home in a Alaska from the ground up you guys a doing a bloody allsome job keep up the good work

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you

[@cathyjones3403]

You two are a great team. Awesome video 👏👏👏👏

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you Cathy😊

[@glennrayner1922]

Hello from Van Buren Arkansas everything is looking great my health is improving day by day feeling great just itching to get out and deer hunt and do some duck hunting if we can ever get rid of this hot weather it's supposed to be in the hundreds next week but just say safe and we'll see y'all next week

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Glad to hear of your improvement. Those temps sound miserable. I don’t know how people can endure the summer heat down south.

[@robertlemoine3500]

Thankyou ,well done . Be safe .

[@RayFMak]

It’s going to be a beautiful house.. Great job 👏🏻

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you

[@watkinstreefarm6880]

Looking good guys. Getting closer everyday.

[@reneehaselton2867]

Hi my name is Scott and I love in Oregon and I just wanted to let you know that I enjoy watching our channel I wish the best for you guys okay.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you

[@reneehaselton2867]

I'm trying to learn more about the off grid life style.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

@@reneehaselton2867 the best way to contact me is through email. I respond to every email. [e-mail]

[@reneehaselton2867]

This is Scott Ryan ,

[@rfalberti]

Great Job guy's you are doing a great job........Von Power......

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

😁😁

[@ronaldclark2624]

Nice video, thank you! Great progress! The leg must be mending! Ron PTL USA

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

The leg feels great. We were worried I’d have to go to the dr for a minute but then it started feeling better.😊

[@kevinp9867]

So much progress on the house!!! Can’t wait to see the solar power in action. 💪🏼 lovin the vids.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you

[@tracymankey9314]

You two are amazing

[@rusticlogcabinlife9443]

Oh gosh, Im still laughing. Your pantry is 9.5 x 16 My log cabin is 12x16....lol BigT,Alaska

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

😂😂😂 so you pretty much live in our pantry, lol.

[@jeffsizemore6869]

Great video guys . Good luck with the rest of the build

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you

[@noahsizemore1275]

Pretty work hurry up winter is coming. Can't wait to see how the solar works. I'm thinking about buying one.

[@joshuamontgomery4992]

Soon as snow flys here I can tell I have to catch up. Sounds like the solar guy knows his stuff.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Solar Eddie is great guy to work with.😊

[@fifesters]

Moving right along good job guys. Looks great.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank Terry

[@garrettashby8080]

Where can I get that sweet ram's head sweatshirt?? It's looking great guys, can't wait for the tour of your power grid when it's all up and running!

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Unfortunately it was a gift from my daughter and I’m not sure where she got it. Love the idea of our own power grid.😁

[@billyjones1969]

Great work and video

[@michaelsfabwork2985]

Great job guys. It is really coming a long. Take care and stay safe

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you

[@jeraldtucker7469]

Great video and lots of progress. When I started watching your videos, you had less than a couple of hundred subscribers, now you are over 15 thousand, wow! You guys are very enjoyable to watch and I am learning that you also have some serious skills. 👍

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thanks Jerald. Wow! It’s been a long journey so far but seems like yesterday we started building our dream here in Tok. Thanks for being with us from the beginning.😊

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

I couldn't be more happier for you guys, solar and walls up, pretty exciting,roof finished, great progress

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you

[@Hunterpete15]

Really proud of the progress y’all made! No more worrying about rain ruining your subfloor! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Such a relief to not worry about weather anymore.

[@captainamerica1797]

Did von' just say , "your an old - fashioned stud baby " .... This is family programming yous' guys ! Lol

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

😂😂😂

[@lynsmith2698]

Hey guys….you videos can never be too long. I love watching all the progress. Cheers 🌷🇨🇦

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you

[@karenwornum]

Love the longer videos guys great content

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you Karen.

[@Susan.I]

Great solar power!

[@Fulltimer]

Great week-Great video. Never too long. Progress is so beautiful. If only the windows will show up early.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

If only😁 we’ll be happy if they show up on time🤞

[@Hanson423]

Lol at 28:25 😂😂 “Looks like 3 inches”

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

😂😂 I like the way she measures.

[@laruedouglas1064]

You sure got quite a bit done. Can't wait to seeing you getting solar hooked up for your sake. Have a great weekend 💕.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you

[@lisalittlefield2069]

Love your videos. House is really taking shape. You definitely had a productive week. ❤

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you

[@robertstachow3814]

Hi Guys, You are doing a fantastic job building your house in Tok. I built two houses in Fbx where it was soo much easier getting materials! Have you given any thought to leaving the walls at 10" for air circulation especially with a wood stove in winter? Just a thought. Keep your videos, so much fun to watch! Robert

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We want to have the privacy of closed in rooms otherwise it would be nice to circulate the heat for sure. We’ll be putting in a propane furnace that will have ducts going to each room and will be used to supplement the wood stove.

[@sarahschlosser1203]

Love the progress you two should be every proud of yourselves. Can't wait each week to see your video it makes Friday even better.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you Sarah.

[@MyAlaska12]

Glad to see you are making great progress on your home.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you

[@morgansword]

wings lose or any other parts of bird that you want. Dad had ten kids not counting me because it was cold mush left over from breakfast me me. No it was not what I picked out, it was just about the only meal he decided I was worth. Dad figured if it was good for our mule we would log trees with, then it was good for me... dad kinda kept mush warm on back of the stove in the warmer on the stove. Dad loved his mules so in a way he might of liked me... I guess. I do know one thing... from tossing scrap iron in the train box cars and logging, I got real big! As in a barrel chest, super strong legs, plus from going bare foot or wearing mud boots... I wore a size large boot and when I bought my first pair of shoes.... yes I had to buy my own. I and the shoe salesman were kinda surprised when he said, I will have you some shoes in about a week. I was almost fourteen and my shoes were size fourteen. I know that my mud boots were the largest in the store and I had to curl my toes to get my feet in them. When I got my sorry butt drafted in 66, it was size seventeen shoes for me, and they almost didn't let me stay in the service cause of the shoe problem.

[@estellaknox9285]

Hi Von & Ryan, lots of progress congratulations on the solar system

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you, we’re very excited.😁

[@Forest_Actual]

Great progress guys!

[@jiminalaska]

Well my property hunt was a bust, I spent 4 hrs and 21$ in gas looking for 3 places within a 3 mile radius of Tok and could not find any of them. No signs, satellite pics were wrong, house pics were wrong, very poor listings. I kind of feel like Tok is stuck in the 70's, more of the way Alaska used to be and I like that. So I will keep looking. You are under crunch time to get stuff done.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

The comment of stuck in the 70’s is exactly what we like about Tok. It feels like what Alaska is supposed to be and was.

[@johnshillito9546]

Great progress

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you

[@markmacduff4630]

You might want to add one more bank of panels. Always looking forward to seeing what yous all doing.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We purchased 12 420 watt panels and will be expanding that in the near future.

[@paulc1352]

Looking good guys. Completing the roof is a major plus with winter coming.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Huge game changer and a big weight lifted off our shoulders.

[@thomasplummer2673]

On most KZbin videos you can fast forward to see the end product, I'd love to be able to do that, I guess you would too 😁

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

That would be nice.😁😁😂

[@ouroffgridalaskanlife3998]

Super proud of you guys!!! Thats an amazing solar system!!! So happy for you and Von!! Its nice to see where we will be sleeping when we come visit.... lmao!

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thanks guys, we’re super happy with our progress so far. You’re welcome anytime😁

[@Joe-N-Kat]

Great job guys! Question...where is the hot tub going 😁

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

😂😂😂 oh it’s coming eventually.

[@kerimorgan2]

Came back to this video now that your artic entry is completed now and it is just so cool. I am so excited to see it all come together! Can we get an inside tour now that the artic entry is completed? Or are you saving it all for a big reveal video later on??

[@guybever8935]

Things are coming together. Enjoyed the video. Are the windows still on schedule?

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

According to Lowes, they’re still on schedule but I’ll believe it when I see it.

[@kristingrounds4163]

Great video!!! Loved the progress you guys made on the walls!! Seems to be moving really fast can't wait for the next video!! Thanks for sharing!

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thanks Kristin, we’re pushing hard to beat the winter. It feels like we have so much further to go to be ready for winter. The stress keeps us motivated.😁

[@mariowickel456]

Are the solar batteries and system going to be in the house ? As you're using a wet acid lead batteries they off gas while charging . Not a problem providing proper venting of said room available. I'm still a student of solar systems and as anything a learning process. I'm old now wish I'd of moved to Alaska as a younger man but Family obligations kept me here in the Midwest. One of my favorite channels ,wishing you all the best

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Last year we built our generator/solar building set back away from the house about 150’. We are housing all of our power equipment including the batteries in that building. It is vented to keep gases clear.

[@mariowickel456]

@@wildwoodoffgridalaska looks like I can do some binge watching to catch up on present time

[@TinaPets]

Parabéns! A casa é linda e já podem ficar seguros quanto a chuva e neve. Telhado maravilhoso. Estou ansiosa para ver a casa pronta. Legal demais! Que Deus os abençoe grandemente! Brasil 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@brendalea1606]

Love the house! It is a house I described to my husband in 1980's he still hasn't built it for me lol. I love grouse so tasty! be careful

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We love grouse but we try not to take too many so we don’t reduce the flock too much.

[@savvy1803]

Exciting times at the homestead , so nice to see all your hard work slowly coming together as the build continues ... thank you so much Ryan and Von for once again sharing your progress with us all , it's looking so good 👍!

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you. It feels like it’s taking forever but every week we look back and the progress is amazing.😊

[@jimmaltese1852]

Great Video! Excited for you guys and get to see the home come together. Looking forward to seeing your wind turbine. Something I'm interested in maybe buying. Curious, how much land is your new home on??

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Hey Jim thanks for watching😊 Our house sits on 20acres.

[@jayolson578]

Getting her almost all closed in before the snow flies. You all have really busted your ass getting the house done and it’s looking great. I’am curious why you didn’t insulate and vapor barrier your exterior walls before putting up your interior walls. Everyone help them out and hit the like, subscribe, and make a positive comment to help their KZbin algorithm.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We need to run electrical and some plumbing before insulating the walls. I wanted the interior walls laid out so I could run all electrical at the same time.

[@smudger797]

🤠

[@jamesscroggins3486]

Moving along nicely, you guys make building a house look so easy.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Thank you

[@tal23-tanika3]

Wow! It’s really coming together. I love the pantry. How are the chickens? Keep up the good work.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

The chickens are doing great and producing about a dozen eggs a day😁

[@kpatrickolivier2705]

Great work guys, Are y'all going to add on to the top of most walls to extend them to the ceiling?

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Yes, all of the walls will be full height up to the ceiling. It was easier for me to build them this high and gives me the opportunity to lock them into the outside walls before extending them up later.

[@guywood67]

Hello, did you get your big generator up and running? I do not remember seeing a video with it all up and running. Have a great day

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

We have had it running but it’s not setup. I’m working on getting fuel lines plumbed in and the exhaust figured out.

[@brianiller2793]

Need to clean that windshield no wonder yall's missed the first grouse. Lol

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

😂😂😂We we’re saying the same thing.

[@Jeff-vt8kn]

Just curious why you didn't tape the seams on your plywood before you put the wrap on the house.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

I’ve never heard of taping seams on OSB. The only taped seams I know of on sheeting is with the Zip system which is a totally different animal then standard OSB.

[@alaskahermithomesteader9549]

Howdy Y'all Looking good now you got me thinking about solar here. God knows Delta gets it's share of wind lol. Sometime on your Fai trips stop and say howdy. I am 3 miles off the Alcan at mp1410 good road right to the house. My email is in my KZbin info.

[@wildwoodoffgridalaska]

Yes indeed, If we lived in delta we’d definitely have windmills.😊 We’ll stop and say hi one of our trips for sure.

[@alaskahermithomesteader9549]

@@wildwoodoffgridalaska wonderful am only 5 min off the highway.

[@mortenmyhrmoen7592]

🇳🇴👍👍

[@gerymcneill6227]

You're making a big mistake all doors should be at least 36 in you're getting older you got to get a wheelchair in and out don't make the mistake do it now