OFF GRID and EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REFRIGERATION How We Handle The Task

[@rutbrea8796]

Smart kind of life, hard working, intuitive and loving man. Lucky wife. You also have a good humor. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly.

[@ChileExpatFamily]

Love it! Here in Chile we have been off grid since 2014 and love it! No power bills. No sewer or water bills. No TAXES.!!!!!!!!!! WE OWN OUT RIGHT. WE DO NOT RENT FROM THE GUBMINT.... No mortgage payment. No permits or fees...... FREEDOM! Boss you have it done right my friend. Love the video. Good advice. Excellent work. Jim in Chile

[@thebossoftheswamp]

If I ever decide to move off the mountain, I'll be coming to Chile :-)

[@ChileExpatFamily]

@@thebossoftheswamp There is a flood, A FLOOD, of people in the last 2 months moving here to Chile. I know I am working with them. People scared of the USA....

[@thelightison8629]

@@ChileExpatFamily really? why is that?

[@ChileExpatFamily]

TheLight IsOn I don’t know I am not there. In the USA.

[@thelightison8629]

@@ChileExpatFamily perhaps you should ask them

[@dabbydoodle4801]

This guy and his wife are truly the BEST! His smile looks like a young boy who just caught the biggest fish! His wife is such a wonderful helpmate partner with him and her pretty eyes/hair. They are a beautiful couple and I love their excellent videos! Always informative and helpful!!! Great experience!!!

[@tennesseegirl5539]

Nobody covers this!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@hvnfun8601]

If you live long enough, you just might learn what others forgot. I am old enough to remember Ice Boxes

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

… coal deliveries, the milk man and party lines

[@carolmartin2503]

AMEN = my grandmother lived in a tiny 'railroad' apartment (means one room width all the way through) raising 8 children in the 1920s and 30s, using an 'ice box' = which was kept propped outside of the kitchen window, three floors above ground level !!! Boy, are we spoiled! She had one tiny bathroom with only one toilet in it, sink was in the kitchen, as was a large tub for washing laundry and humans! she never owned a car and delivered all her eight babies at home in the tenement building that was heated by coal in an old cast iron cook stove !!! AND to make matters worse this was in the middle of NYC !!! She NEVER complained / that I ever heard! SO = enjoy your 'conveniences' and quit complaining ! =}

[@dcheck6569]

@@OvcharkaShepherd washable diapers

[@dcheck6569]

@@carolmartin2503 wow! That is pretty incredible

[@JoseHerrera-vs8nv]

@@dcheck6569 There we're 8 kids in our family and that is what my mother used CLOTH DIAPERS !

[@blackoakpropertymaintenanc6981]

Boss, I have to admit I was so impressed with your ice box idea in your upstate NY cabin that I went and built one in my workshop, just for power outages and/or SHTF emergencies. I remember back in the 70's at my Dad's NH cabin, we used an antique ice box whenever we were staying there. Beautiful piece of craftsmanship but like you said, not really great at keeping groceries chilled in the summer months. Dad always kept the beer in a separate metal Coleman cooler. Priorities!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Your dad was a smart man :-))

[@bugoutbubba3912]

Just subbed. Nice channel. We'll be binging. We quickly tired of the excess LP gas usage in winter. Our place is so small that our wood stove caused the frig to run constantly. Especially when we were cooking. And so I cut a hole in an outside wall of our kitchen. I then mounted a small (broken down) apartment sized frig outside the hole. Using a hole saw, I cut a 2" hole in the outside rear of the unit and another on the door front. I put a tiny 12v fan over each hole and connected them to separate thermostatic switches. The door fan turns on drawing air through the outside hole when the frig gets too warm. The back fan kicks on to pull air through the front hole when the temp gets too cold. There are a couple of things that I'd do differently (like flappers on each hole and full sized frig) but for the most part, its pretty darn sweet.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I have a wall mounted fridge box in both cabins and they work great even without a fan. I'll have one in my next place too :-)

[@gscfishingoutdoors]

I was chilling, doing some paperwork and my phone dings me! It's the Boss!!! Coffee break!!!!

[@wayneC7]

GSC062 I was at work and dropped everything. He’s the Boss!

[@gscfishingoutdoors]

@@wayneC7 LOL, yep JC has built that kind of loyalty with many of us!

[@mspat8195]

& always the first, if they 🤞 are there, when I connect . . . . . If I'm already on, a notification brings an automatic huge grin & a quick word ☝️of gratitude 💞

[@johnbrinton3873]

With solar, a lot of ppl make the mistake of installing panels on the roof and they have died from falling while clearing snow in the winter! My panels are over 6 feet long and 4 feet off the ground & keep the snow cleared under them. Winter configuration is facing South and completely vertical so snow does not collect on them & they always charge with a minimum of maintenance. Just food for though for a future electric freezer! Thx for sharing JC!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly :-))

[@gunner1387]

Curious what watt solar panel and how many would I need with a 3000 watt inverter and 100ah battery to run a fridge 24hrs a day

[@maltipoosoffgrid6868]

The only channel I have found that shows real off grid answers to problems. We have been off grid in TN for six years.

[@seepingspringsfarm6017]

dude you are looking very good in this video. Continued prayers.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@seaweedgreen4604]

Absolutely loved n enjoyed your video Sent a link to my husband We will be new fans of your type of living That’s are dream as well We are getting there soon God bless you Thank you for sharing

[@Raven96784]

My granny who has been gone quite some time, use to tell me story's of the 'Olden Days' is what we called it. When she told me they didn't have electricity or refrigeration, I could hardly believe it. She went on to tell me how they had a 'root cellar' underground.. and a nearby creek was perfect for putting milk bottles to keep milk cold.. I never tired of all her stories.. and miss her so much.

[@danam.8709]

I remember those "natural" coolers they were called California coolers. Even lived in a house with one back in the mid 60s, think the house was built in the late 1940s. Always found the coolers in the North Northeast corner of the house.

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

Ah-ha! So, the south /southeast corner down here, downunder! 🙂👍

[@MrJackchap]

Nice setup boss-that workshop is sweet

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. I love my shop :-))

[@breezyfan1012]

This channel warms my heart

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so :-))

[@redalesmoothie6464]

Sonic & friends speesters My feeling also when tuning in here. Nice to visit with Boss of the swamp and friends. Much love. His peace be with you. thanks

[@alanj7306]

Boss, another great video. I can’t believe that people were knocking you for this. You provide us all with useful information, enjoyment, and entertainment. Don’t pay attention to the haters. Miserable people spread misery. You’re an inspiration. My life would be lesser without you. You’ve motivated me to fulfill my dreams of a life in the woods. My friend, God bless you and yours!

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

Gosh I had a gas fridge when I was 16 in my first bedsit. Now my Collies raw meat takes up all my freezer space. She loves her Venison , beef and lamb . Very interesting video. Thanks Boss : )

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Frankie and Tildy are jealous :c)~

[@woodspirit98]

Life would suck without the Boss Lori and the pups.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

:-))

[@yendorttiker5529]

Love the dog. I subscribed because of him.

[@bulletdgw742]

You got the best Videos Boss.👍

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@kevinroberts9580]

Back in the 70's my grandfather had hunting camps in the big cypress in S. Fl. It had a pitcher pump outside and in the kitchen. We had propane lanterns in every room. Gas stove, refrigerator, and freezer. We heated water on the stove when it was cold outside, for baths. If it wasn't really cold we just used cold water in a wash tub to bath brrrrrrr!😁

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

Another great informative video as usual. I'm learning so much from you. thanks for knowing SO much of this out first for us.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed. I have series of DIY videos in the works.

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

@@thebossoftheswamp hell ya that would be awesome, as we're preparing to head off grid this spring. I'll be looking forward to it.

[@frugaltinkerer9609]

Hope you and Laurie and the pups are doing well...so nice to see a video from you...God Bless!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless.

[@dannyfisher6681]

Well done Sir!

[@teresatillery7501]

Cool video, JC! I remember when you built that fridge and how 'genius' I thought it was! Mother nature offers some pretty great blessings, if you take advantage of them! Capturing rain water is another one!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed. It's just too bad the rain is so toxic nowadays.

[@gailcarey3597]

In some US states capturing rain water has restrictions.

[@robinluich6626]

@@gailcarey3597 constitutionally you can't be restricted from living off the land and water is part of that.

[@robinluich6626]

@@thebossoftheswamp Got to boil the water.

[@kevintulak9987]

I make ice by having my wife put her feet on the cold packs, very quick and convenient. It is looking good. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnviewer2305]

Of all Bosses brainstorming...i think the cold box on the exterior wall was number one in my book for off grid...thx boss...

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I'll even agree with that one :-D

[@johnswick4593]

I think you dodged the bullet on regular water verses salt water on this vlog JC, LOL! The "Kitchen Queen" and the ice box make the old camp a winner in my book; dogs included. The man cave and green house are awesome too. You and Lori are a good team. I love the camp!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Salt ice update coming soon haha :-))

[@daves9379]

This is my favorite KZbin channel. I have watched every video .since I have been a subscriber. The knowledge and wisdom in these videos are Priceless thank you!!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so :-)

[@dianeladico1769]

You have a terrific setup-very well thought out. Enjoying your videos immensely. You're a generous person to take the time to share what you know and help others. So loving with your pups-just awesome.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@Onemattressatatime]

No beer or wine what the heck . Great show tonight 👍

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Better take another look in that truck box.

[@Nachos_with_a_slice_of_lime]

This is my favorite Mr. Swamp video…okay, maybe my second favorite, my favorite are Mr. Swamp’s “bubble foil” videos.

[@badcompany3057]

Master the old and embrace the new. Slick stuff.

[@keithusace4352]

After the numerous off grid videos I have seen this is the only one to address refrigeration

[@annettewess3702]

I know why I like your videos, JUST COMMON SENSE!!

[@woodspirit98]

I'm excited about starting my seeds this year. Just got my floating seed starter trays the other day from your Amazon site. Wow they are heavy duty and give you I think around 144 plants each tray x 2. I was in the nursery business about 25 years and used to bring back dying nursery stock by setting the pots in an inch or two of water. Always had 100% success rate doing that so having that same ability with starting seeds is a game changer.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

We just ordered some too. Can't tell you how anxious we are for that greenhouse to be in action.

[@thesurvivalist.]

I use chest freezes, set at a low temperature to act as both a refrigerator and freezer. I bought 3 of them. I did a week long test, and powered them on solar, and LiFePo4 batteries. They was far less power loss then from using regular refrigerators! I set things to freeze at 1.3, of up to 5, and it acts as a refrigerator at .6 of up to 5 The best part is that you do not lose your cold air when you open them up!

[@stevenbp101]

Hey Boss, very informative video. Thx Bubba, boy I have to say we do what we want to do. You got a heck of a setup out in the woods. God bless and take care. (Old guy from Arkansas 🇺🇸

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Steven and blessings to you as well :-)

[@vallis1469]

Hey!!!, not to change the subject or anything....the shop is looking spiffy! Thanks for sharing your expertise. You are amazing. Hope you are feeling alright.

[@gboz3356]

One solution for off grid refrigeration - BUBBLE FOIL with a side of - GEO THERMAL

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-)

[@lynneturner3704]

I can tell your a good man by how much your dog loves you. I also love the fridge you made, so COOL.

[@John-Adams-Can]

We have been offgrid for about 2.5 years now without refrigeration. My wife works at the local grocery store so we just buy refrigerated food daily but I think its almost time to change. Propane freezers are way way overpriced in Canada and almost always need repairs. I really appreciate your videos as we continue to build our house and setup our gardens and infrastructure. Chickens coming next year along with greenhouse. Im also dealing with several health issues and may need to go back to work for enough money to finish our home, get medical coverage and afford gasoline, diesel, food. Again thank you for your content. It really helps on the rainy days.

[@rl4889]

Love your videos. And i appreciate that most of your videos dont have that intro. Ty

[@johncloo9093]

Very good podcast.

[@colleenlassie2600]

your beautiful Collie just thinks you are talking to her.. she hears you talking to someone and doesn't have any concept of camera's or vlogging.. she only hears you talking to someone and she is the only other one there so to her, you must be talking to her. Oh how she loves when you give her all that attention..

[@ericrider9718]

Once again great cinematography and awesome subject J.C!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you.

[@augustreil]

During the winter here in Ct, I will take a one gallon jug of water and put it outside to let it freeze solid. I then take that one gallon jug and put it in my frig. It cuts the running time down quite a bit which saves me some money on my electric bill. Great video Boss, thumbs up.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I fill the dead air in my freezer with bottles too.

[@tomeddy3971]

Always an awesome message. I'm not at the total off grid stage . . . YET! I'm gettin too old I guess, but I still live a rather simple lifestyle in a cabin in the woods and lovin every last minute of my life doing it. Hence the "Grumpy" icon people piss me off,thank God not all of them. BTW I do keep a lot of your videos for future reference. . .ya never know.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Electricity is a wonderful thing. If you have it available, by all means use it :-)

[@islandlife8419]

You are never to old to Spin around on a swivel chair. 😊

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank God for that :-)

[@lavondacarter7228]

Health update , please, continued prayers from Tennessee !

[@thebossoftheswamp]

MRI on the 6th.

[@sandieblack4860]

@@thebossoftheswamp Praying for you ! Hope everything goes well.

[@teresamanning6354]

May God take his healing hands and touch your body to heal it. Keep the faith God is good.

[@juditharsenault2131]

@@thebossoftheswamp watch Andrew Wommack's videos entitled "The Power of Faith Filled Words".

[@juditharsenault2131]

I just realized this video is a year old.

[@wendygore2709]

I grew up with root cellars & well houses. Kept our stuff nice & cold. I miss those days😕

[@sandrathomson1084]

Hi there Boss, Lori and fur babies. Thanks for sharing more how to videos. Lots of great information. It's harder for us here in Florida but we get the gist of it. Looking forward to seeing the gardens. In our thoughts and prayers. God Bless y'all and the fur babies ✌❤😁

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Sandra and blessings to you as well ;-)

[@carolinepagett4236]

Love from England adore your channel with my coffee xx

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you :-))

[@todstrucks2919]

Thank you for all the great information. I am building a 18’ off grid tiny house for a hunting camp in Montana. Refrigeration is a real big deal. Solar power & heat is next on the list . I especially like the bubble wrap under the floor. 👍 good stuff.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Watch the video I put in the description about outfitting a cabin. Lots of free stuff out there.

[@robincox1454]

I can’t wait till u get solar. I love watching all your projects. Keep the videos coming. I love them.

[@witchyhour]

Amen! First time, first year, offgridder here. ☝️😁💖 Surviving the winter using a Coleman cooler and the natural climate, but seriously wondering what the heck I cam do for the other seasons. Apprehensively getting ready to watch the video, hoping it will hold the answer to my question! 🤞💖

[@mspat8195]

🙋‍♀️ don't miss one of my favorites 👇 from The Boss kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3u8Z4GIgrOjh6M

[@jamesfagan8474]

Great video my friend

[@rodramon6968]

Two friends of mine have solar freezers and they work great they're made in Atlanta.

[@claraisely9397]

Sundanzer! Love mine.

[@rouxchat6033]

Sorry, when you showed the door to the outdoors inside your icebox all I could imagine was a bear or racoon raiding it. Has a critter ever gotten into your icebox? God forbid a rat. Not meaning to be negative, it just popped into my mind. I do appreciate this video. I'm a nomad travelling in a truck camper. One summer my fridge failed and I used ice very effectively inside the fridge to keep the food from spoiling until the fridge was replaced. Had to replenish it about every 3 to 4 days and focused on not opening the door unless absolutely necessary. Great video. Thanks again and hope I didn't insult you about the critters. An Oregon nomad 🌲❤🐶😽❤🌲

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The opening is protected so critters can't get in.

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again BOSS An excellent vid this time. Really cool lol! A nice birthday surprise too seeing you today. So impressed how you covered all the bases with refrigeration giving options that others might not think possible. So smart and wise too you are finding solutions no matter... Happy to see Tildy even tho a quick look. She grown to be a pretty one and she surely loves you like Frankie does. Special buddies they are for you. Good news my new friend might be here this weekend. Still wasn't quite sure but I just have to! Am excited and I'm thinking my heart will be happy without that hole lol. Well March came quickly and as yucky the thought I will be so relieved for you to get the scoop. You know my thoughts and prayers go with you through and after. Hold tightly to all that is good my friend and He'll never leave you no matter what. God bless...

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy to hear your new friend is on the way. I can hear the excitement in your voice / text :-)) Keep me updated ok my friend? Have a wonderful weekend and God Bless.

[@gregakinson2800]

Hey, that's pretty cool! Thanks again for the "food for thought" and it may just come to fruition for us. We keep prepping more as our country gets nearer to a "tits up" situation. God Bless ya both, and dare I forget the faithful K-9!

[@danielleterry180]

My great grandparents had the best life according to them they had two nannies for milk cheese butter keeping it cool? They kept their stuff in the river till they got a steel insulated icebox where they got dry ice every time they went to town where grandma sold her cheese butter and eggs in winter that icebox stayed cold without dry ice during the Great Depression great grandpa and my granddad raised chicken rabbits goats they always had meat and a garden which great grandma canned everything they had harsh times but those times weren’t as harsh as other had it more because those who didn’t grow and raise a meat source suffered. I love what your showing people it’s good to have options

[@tamelatoggle2897]

all these helpful hints are clearing the cobwebs in the deep dark recess of my mind . i love your sliding door trick ,not optional in the southern states as our winter only last for a couple of months. but the idea is top notch i'll share the info with my family in maine that has several cabins . i love the commonsensical way your mind works it is fascinating to watch and as good as your carpentry ,rock wall , and greenhouse skills . i'm thinking you may be a candidate for MENSA ,cause you sure are a smarty pants ! the Hoss agrees ....🛀🐎

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for the smiles :-))

[@tamelatoggle2897]

@@thebossoftheswamp back at ya 🏇

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Morning Boss & Family; Great seeing your sub's Climb ! I remember you doing a vid few yrs. back on how to make the Ice Last longer with salt. We borrowed your idea when we head to the woods for a spell ! Glad things are working well for Ya's ! Happy Trails From The Frosty Maritimes In Canada ! Scratch & Hugs for Them Pup's ! ATB T God Bless

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Salt Ice... My most controversial topic ever :-D

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Always a wealth of knowledge. More so, we love your positive attitude and smiling sense of humor. Be well and be safe,

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@heatherlovesdeuteronomy]

Wow, I'm in the great north woods of NH, how blessed I am to find your channel!

[@paulwilson7234]

Hard to beat The Boss on a Saturday morning!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

I soooo love my propane fridge and freezer my friend. I am back on the grid and sure miss the simpler ways.

[@offgridsweden]

Awesome video man. Have an amazing weekend, Andreas 🇸🇪

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Thank you this was very interesting. I to think the freezer is a great idea.

[@gerigowers8318]

This video doesn't apply to me, but I love watching anyway. Reminds me of time spent on my Grandparents' farm in PA. If the power grid ever goes down, I'll be glad I watched. Can't wait to see you start the garden!

[@theresadupuis8475]

GOOD MORNING 😊 LOVE TO YOU AND YOURS 💓 GOD BLESS AND KEEP SMILING 😊 😊

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and blessings to you as well ;-)

[@mikerogers9711]

DANG I am so glad I found your channel. Don’t forget the bubble foil. PERFECT.

[@dennisbosworth3665]

Thanks for the video JC. I have been off grid and on solar for more than 20 years out here in California. My advantage is that I get a lot of sun year round, but be warned: A solar system's weakest part is the batteries. They are expensive and they have a limited life. As far as refrigeration is concerned, I started out with an ice chest, then I bought a Sun Frost electric refrigerator which turned out to be the worst purchase I have ever made in my 77 years of living - that thing was very expensive and a complete pile of trash. These days, regular refrigerators are quite efficient and they work well with solar. The Sun Frost lasted me less than a year, but fortunately, I bought a regular Whirlpool freezer on top and refrigerator on the bottom along with a chest type freezer and they have been running for me the last 17 years. I have 10, 230 watt panels which will last well beyond 20 years and they produce far more electricity than I can store. I started out with 8 Trojan 350 amp hour lead acid batteries and my panels would completely charge them before noon - the rest of the day, they would only trickle charge them. My current battery bank lasted about 3 years but when one cell goes bad, it compromises the whole battery bank. The "experts" say that when replacing one bad battery, you must replace the whole bank. This is technically correct because I would have 7 somewhat used up batteries and one fully new battery that will be dragged down by the other 7. That is correct, but it is also ridiculous - one bad cell and you are looking at a $4000 expense. There are now lithium batteries, but as far as I'm concerned, their cost is prohibitive and they, also, have a limited life. So, like I said, solar is OK - it will work for you, but it is far from being perfect.

[@Lady_of_Ishpeming]

This has sparked some ideas... My husband and I are looking at buying a new home that was Amish built. Some of these ideas would help us out and not impact our new Amish neighbors by running power lines. I'm really hoping that this will be our new home 🏡. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@henryrodgers3409]

Great video Boss . I remember that outdoor cooler when you built it at the New York Cabin . The problem with a propane fridge and freezer is that you have to vent it . Unique do sell a 12 volt fridge . MBF have one and they love it . No need for an outside vent . Doesn't take much power to run it and you don't need a gigantic solar power set up to run it . It's also good for people who have a cabin and visit it on the weekends . Fridge is always cold and it's free power . Another good reason not to build so close to the ground . A higher building allows you to store items underneath . If you wanted to keep a cooler stay colder longer than people should do what you did and line the inside with bubble foil . That was in another of your videos . Many homes in my area have a cold room built in under the front porch . Problem is if that porch is facing South it doesn't get that cold . Mine faces North and I put all kinds of things in there .Take care .

[@SarahTree]

I love this video! This is all of the things that we used to do when I was growing up off the grid in Idaho. Thank you so much for putting this out there!😊

[@jeffgrier8488]

I have thought your homemade icebox was awesome since I saw the video about the one in your other cabin, i'm going to build one someday!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You won't regret it ;-)

[@jameslemon51]

Great video. Thanks

[@matthalleman8514]

You are living the life I want!

[@alanj7306]

He definitely is!

[@PolkAudio-dv3bq]

Great video. Ideas is what it's about. Thx. No mention on bubble wrap WTFrig lol

[@Living-The-Dream]

Great Video ! 🐾🐾🐾🐾👍🤠

[@debtipka]

Pretty neat setup. You could avoid needing so much refrigeration if you canned. Maybe you do?

[@thebossoftheswamp]

We do but that requires a lot of time and fuel

[@mainecritter3292]

Hi Boss, Great to see ya. Your subscribers are sharing the love. Liking the new format. Just love it all. Some days, when we are in for the day, due to in clement weather, we run your play list all day. That's because you are the best! Best wishes to you, Lori, and Pups.:)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you my friend :-))

[@prepperpatty199]

You are what I like and relate to us Preppers. Problem solvers and creative ways. If it doesn’t work one way try another way or the opposite way you tried and failed the first way.Preppers don’t give up and I think we are very adaptable and have the determination to survive! The one thing I have observed is we on the whole think out of the box I like Preppers. I get you. Prep on brothers snd sisters. We’ve got this!

[@kleineroteHex]

You always wear your thinking cap! So excited for the solar, hope to learn more from you 😊😊 blessings!

[@patriciavyce1993]

Me too !👍Excited !

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I know nothing about solar so we'll learn as we go haha

[@kleineroteHex]

@@thebossoftheswamp learning with you is always fun!!!!

[@themodernpioneeroutdoorsad7230]

Just wanted to stop by to thank you for sharing your life and wisdom. Please keep living to inspire the world. Lots of people are hurting and constantly looking for alternative in life. Long live my friend! Take care to you and yours... Cheers from an old friend in the Nevada desert! P.S. A few years ago, you inspired me to live life now. Fast forward to today - I left my old life and is now living my inspired life and keep pushing my comfort zone for a better simple and frugal life that I may continue to live a good life. Thank you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Congrats. Live Now my friend.

[@themodernpioneeroutdoorsad7230]

@@thebossoftheswamp Thank you sir. God speed and long live my friend. Cheers from the Nevada desert.

[@amandamoe523]

This is excellent! Thank you Paul!!!👍❤❤🌻⚘

[@Bestcabinetmaker]

Good video, lots of ideas and solutions presented in a very helpful manner. Well done!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@michellescolaro6159]

Always good to see you Boss! Hugs to you and the pups!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Hugs back at you ;-))

[@Nortekj]

Some technical info on your camper refrigerator, I noticed that you didn't have a venting circulation system on the one in the kitchen for the operating flame.. I have owned two slide-in truck campers and at times have traveled under low hanging branches that had raked the roof top vent completely off the top of the camper, which I had to do a temporary fix by covering the opening in the roof with a piece of plywood and roofing cement, which caused the refrigerator to not work nearly as well. I still have both of these refrigerators and had one sitting on my back porch filled with cokes or pepsi's, with no enclosure of any kind and still it performed poorly. I talked to a repair tech and was informed that the oblong coil system had to have a natural drafting system in order to work properly, I told him that the entire rear portion of the unit was open to get all the venting possible, he replied that still air is not enough for optimum operation of the unit Whether he is right or wrong, I have no idea, but he said that there has to be a flue like system such as what the camper had, ie: a lower outside vent with a covered roof top opening. The refrigerators that I had will work with 110 volt ac, 12 volt dc or propane, just for kicks I am going to do some kind of enclosure for the one on back porch to see if it does make a difference, I will let you know one way or the other. And your comment about those refrigerators is spot on the mark, the only thing that can go bad is either the main gas control unit or in most cases will be the thermo-couple itself.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

My fridge is on;y needed during the warm months and the windows are open. Some fridges will NOT work properly if you add a flu to them. The critical thing I found with these is they NEED to be PERFECTLY LEVEL to run properly. They are really finicky in that regard. That may or may not be your issue but it's worth checking.

[@joanneganon7157]

Never mind LoL! Hope you and yours are doing well and Spring finds you sooner than later. JO JO

[@hannahloveanna6944]

Good ol' Yankee ingenuity! Love it : D The last storm we had with high winds had me thinking I may need to get a few chunks of ice outside because we lost the power. It came back on before too long, so I didn't have to improvise. I never panic over lost electricity because I always have alternatives (YI ;) Thinking spring lately & watching some great tips on vertical gardening (little space to work with). Nice to see Tildy... puppies at some point? Enjoy that swivel & God bless.

[@Butchmcmasters7MM]

Good evening Boss another informative video thanks for all you do God bless keep the video's coming

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and God Bless ;-)

[@russellweber3466]

Another episode well worth rewatching.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thanks Boss. Hope Lori and you a good week.

[@JOHNMORIN100]

The Best for sure. It sure makes good sence to use what the Good Lord has has provided and it sure is more cost effective we have found what you are dooing works it been over 20 years debt free. As a mater of fact our land and place pays us to live here in Central Maine 100 points on this VIDEO. The Magoos in Milo, Maine

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I always make my land work for me. I don't show everything on Utube but my new workshop, greenhouse, tractor and new acreage are all tax deductible business expenses. I'm sure you work with the same principles as I :-))

[@MJ-my9sg]

Your homemade ice box is very creative!

[@dbcrn859]

You will love solar power. I have the same size chest freezer that runs on 12/24V DC. I converted a 7cu ft chest freezer to a refrigerator by swapping out the thermostat. BOTH of those and an inverter run off two 280W panels and some golf cart batteries, with power left over for the coffee maker, toaster, and a small electric heater or even a small window ac unit when it's sunny and the batteries are topped off.

[@joes8275]

Dbcm859....Cool. Would you mind sharing the brand & model of the fridge,inverter, solar panels? I am planning similar set up. Thanks

[@dbcrn859]

@@joes8275 Do you mean the freezer? SunStar ST-9CF. The refrigerator was converted from an Idiyls 7 cu ft freezer. The inverter is a Cotek SK1000-124, and the panels are Trina 280W (sorry, don't know the model number). I know you didn't ask, but the charge controller is an EPEver 4215BN, with the MT50 monitor/keypad. Some of these are out of production and have been replaced by other models.

[@joes8275]

dbcrn859 Wow sounds like you have all Top Quality components. My needs are for part time cabin only so I will try to spend less.Thanks for info.

[@UncleSasquatchOutdoors]

Great video showing your experience in dealing with the problem!