Things Are Spiraling Downhill and MAJOR SNOWSTORM IS COMING | Off Grid Living

[@MountainBeaches]

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[@billh28025]

MOVING THE FIFTH WHEEL INTO THE BARNDO IS A VERY, VERY SMART MOVE. WAY TO GO.

[@deecee9051]

Those barn doors are absolutely gorgeous.

[@medic1541]

Another excellent video!!! Are you concerned about running your furnace INSIDE the barndo with the exhaust??? I would recommend a CO2 detector, or two, for the bardo! Much love to you all!!!

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks. We have one. Also even though we're dried in, the interior is not finished at all so plenty of air comes in from the gable and fascia vents. We make sure the generator is outside when that runs though.

[@SOUTHBURYMADMAN]

You guys are great, always enjoy your adventures. Be careful confined in the barndo with that heater going. Don’t know to much but I’d be worried about you guys if the doors are closed. Be safe, Life is good

[@MountainBeaches]

Still plenty of ventilation inside with vents.

[@susanhickman1746]

I just found your channel tonight. Decided to watch a few of your videos to get a bit of idea of your adventures. Scenery is gorgeous and the drone footage sure is beautiful. As a couple in our r 70’s , we love those views but definitely not the frigid temperatures. We’ll enjoy watching you. Blessings. Susan

[@MountainBeaches]

@@susanhickman1746 welcome to the channel and thank you for the kind words.

[@ruthmichigander]

Love fresh snow. Beautiful! Glad you got the trailer in.

[@MountainBeaches]

Us too!

[@tranquilitybase6417]

I was in this storm right along with you guys! It was -20°F up at my cabin and I had to go through the process of preventing waterlines from freezing and clearing 18” of snow. And now this coming week it’s supposed to get up towards 40F. Thats a SIXTY deg swing in two weeks! Welcome to Idaho!!

[@MountainBeaches]

Gotta love it, right? 😂

[@mildreddos-santos3822]

Try to make an box cover so you keep to dry.

[@timf6916]

That Heater looks like a Jet engine. Just Love the snow.

[@MountainBeaches]

I call it the jet heater haha

[@toddbowser9415]

Man! If I had that expensive equipment & I had that huge pole barn, I would definitely have them stored inside

[@MountainBeaches]

That’s one of the reasons we built it the size we did.

[@annamaybeekman5152]

IT IS SO GREAT TO HAVE DOORS ON BOTH SIDES TO PULL IN AND OUT THESE BIG THINGS

[@gigiwilliams4764]

Watching the snow coming down is beautiful. Stay warm

[@benniedoughty128]

Norm check your fuel in the larger generator you may have water in your fuel, there is a drain cock that you can open and drain some of. The fuel out and also check your fuel bowl on the carburetor. I use to have a onan 4500 gas generator when temperatures change it would get condensation in fuel tank, and I would have to drain the fuel through the fuel bowel. I also installed a Victron 30 amp dc to dc charger to my gd reflection 303 RLS and wired it from my GMC AT4 truck, best thing I did for my charging of my batteries for the trailer. Good luck and I hope this helps.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks. It turned out to just be low on oil. I discovered that the day after I did that video haha. It's running great now.

[@robertfakler8564]

I keep my skid shoes on my snow blower at about 3 inches. It doesn't get the last bit of snow off, but it saves losing much of the gravel.

[@MountainBeaches]

Dude, thanks for the tip! I never thought about adjusting the skid shoes like that. Gonna try it out and see if I can save my gravel too!

[@billh28025]

YOU JUST IMPROVED YOUR LIFE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT.

[@katherineb.3140]

Jazz 🥰 I’m sorry about the two generators. The bright side is that you can probably get them working again. You’ll have a 3rd one. Could come in handy 😀 Y’all have done so much this year. It’s going to be fun to see what comes next. I hope the next video is of you both on the beach 🏖️ enjoying your favorite beverage! Cheers 🍻

[@MountainBeaches]

Hi Katherine. Thanks for your support.

[@annamaybeekman5152]

LOOK HOW BEAUTIFUL THOSE BARNDO DOORS ARE❤

[@kathyadams3366]

So beautiful! Winter wonderland *Resort and Spa*

[@MountainBeaches]

It really is!

[@annamaybeekman5152]

ITS SO AWESOME TO HAVE YOUR SNOW PLOW

[@ahough48]

Love your show!!

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks so much!

[@grillinandchillinwithdeb]

O my gosh it is so pretty where you are, Jazz is a trip. Be safe and stay warm.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks so much.

[@mswalwell7398]

Thanks for another great video! Just a thought, and you may have already done so, put some reflector sticks along your driveway so when the snow starts really piling up, you know where your driveway is. 😊

[@MountainBeaches]

Yea, just ran out of time. It's on the list for next year though.

[@annamaybeekman5152]

A VERY NICE HEATER

[@dalemarshall9736]

Not sure it is a good idea to run the propane furnace with the barn doors closed. It's a big building but still not best ventilation for the camper furnace.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks. The bardo currently still has lots of ventilation. Once we get a ceiling though I 100% agree.

[@lindaltsteele1313]

Didn’t they give you a instruction Booklet with such a expensive item … ? Awesome … Beautiful Winter video ….

[@MountainBeaches]

You'd think so.

[@reinamoody5239]

WoW, the snow looks so pretty 😍 Good idea moving Rv into the barndo !

[@MountainBeaches]

Thank you! 😊

[@brianhancock9648]

You should store your tractor implements under the solar panels.

[@MountainBeaches]

Good thought

[@annamaybeekman5152]

FROLICING ❤ JAZZ

[@annamaybeekman5152]

IM SO GLAD YOU ARE MOVING THE 5TH WHEEL INTO THE BARNDO❤

[@Asemar162]

Beautiful scenery. That pup is the cutest!

[@MountainBeaches]

We agree! 😁

[@rorygielarowski8972]

When your plow is on the ground, push the hydraulic lever down into the float level Will let the blade run with the ground.

[@MountainBeaches]

Yea I've tried that (after this video was done) and have had mixed results. Sometimes it just cruises along and other times the blade is releasing and falling over. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dalemoore8508]

In our county in Idaho, you cannot live in your rv inside your building. Something about a double exit in case of a fire and fume buildup. You can put it under a lean to attached to your building.

[@MountainBeaches]

Interesting. We do have two man doors in the shop and plenty of ventilation.

[@bobconner422]

Harbor freight generators are solid. Have a 12 year old 3500 watt one runs like new had to replace pull cord once. Just use now and then not full timers. Has probably 200 hrs on it .

[@MountainBeaches]

I've head good things about them from many people. Thanks.

[@tobyatencio6698]

You guys got broke in hard, your first full winter here in a trailer in the barndo, in the coldest temps I've ever seen here. It got down to -23° at my place. I think it was colder at your place. Don't hesitate to give us a call if you need a hand this winter. You are easily doing better than most people overwintering in a trailer, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Your "tribe" is here now. We are available to lend a hand.

[@MountainBeaches]

You’re the best Toby.

[@Gopher7]

You’re going to wish you bought a LP heater Norm. Smell is not quite as bad if you burn kerosene, but LP odorless.

[@akdisney]

you gas mite freeze in the carburetor or Line you may need can ether you may got condensation in the gas or water in the tank

[@bryanstaten5585]

Norm don't know how cold it got there but possible that your fuel jelled up in the generator? Maybe move it inside and pipe the exhaust out and use additive to keep fuel from gelling.?

[@larrybell4599]

Your barn looks great. I know what it’s like to have to buy another generator last minute. Mine threw a bearing while powering my well pump keeping the water dripping so it wouldn’t freeze. I thought where can I buy a generator after 6 pm? It was Sam’s Club to the rescue. What size did you buy? The video cut off before I could see it.

[@MountainBeaches]

Just a small 2,000 watt

[@RetiredLovingIt]

A lot of winter prep work to do. At least you can move a lot indoors

[@bevn362]

The accident with the Tripod is a good reminder to double check where Jazz is when you are on the big machines; she could easily run quickly while you are driving and get run over. This happened to my girlfriend when she was driving her car in the driveway and ran over her dog about same size as Jazz and unfortunately the dog died…doesn’t take much for these little dogs to be injured (or killed)-they move so quickly scurry around having fun.

[@MountainBeaches]

Yes you are so correct. We're not new to dog ownership and we always try to know where she's at. Thanks.

[@lisamyers8407]

Hey Norm.. I’ve read that when removing snow on a gravel driveway, instead of plowing forward (which gouges into the gravel), that “back dragging” is the idea method to minimize damage. I know this video was recorded well over a month ago but, jic you didn’t know. Beautiful seeing all the snow.

[@tobyatencio6698]

Once the gravel is frozen the plow won't gouge the driveway. Regardless, every spring you'll see lots of people regrading their driveways to cover up the gouges and put the crown back on the road, myself included. 😂

[@MountainBeaches]

Good point. There were two reasons the driveway was getting damaged. #1, my first time with the plow, and #2 the ground wasn't frozen yet. Once it freezes that is no longer a problem as Toby already mentioned. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@lisamyers8407]

@@MountainBeaches you’re most Welcome! However, the tip came from a KZbinr that lives in northern Ohio who does Snow Management and Removal. His salt bin is on his Homesteading Property and that’s what he’s been doing for his gravel drive. He made the suggestion to those with gravel drives and said people will Thank him during spring thaw. LOL

[@kathyjoslin1361]

Beautiful winter wonderland!

[@MountainBeaches]

It really is!

[@DAVIDVICK-m9r]

SNOWBALL FIGHTS.😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@robertdoyen5434]

Yes check the fuel on the big one they make a attitude called 911 we use it in our trucks up here in Wisconsin. Good job on the snow plowing as you do it more it gets easier. Thanks From Wisconsin

[@joesmucker8012]

Check your oil level in the Gen, low oil will not allow you to start..

[@MountainBeaches]

Yea that's exactly what it was. We discovered that the next day 😂

[@benniedoughty128]

Glad to hear you’re up and running again 🎉.

[@MakingMemoriesEveryday]

Be safe!🙏 Another great video!!!

[@MountainBeaches]

Thank you, we will

[@whatsitlike6392]

I know you've been having some issues with the garage door alignment but why are some of the lower panels more shiny than the upper ones? Is this just camera lighting playing tricks?

[@MountainBeaches]

They're just dirty

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@billh28025]

LOVE YOUR SHOW.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks so much Bill

[@davidnelson677]

I must have missed if you got the barndominium doors replaced.

[@MountainBeaches]

The new panels are in but haven't been installed yet.

[@jim6390]

Try using gas line anti freeze in the gas leaving the equipement out will create many issues change of temps brings moisture also when done using it refill with fuel and top up oil

[@MountainBeaches]

Great idea. In this case (and I’m almost embarrassed to admit it) it was just low on oil. I discovered that the next day. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jim6390]

@@MountainBeaches Norm sir I have great admiration for you and Kim keep up the great work I recently sold our farm sold all equipment I had stuff back to 1924 working good just kept it under roof enjoy

[@HomeOnWheels320MKS]

You will need a snowblower soon. You will have nowhere to push the snow as time goes on.

[@MountainBeaches]

I’ve been discovering that 😀

[@annamaybeekman5152]

I LOVE COSTCO I LOOKED AT THIS GENERATOR A WHILE BACK

[@annamaybeekman5152]

GOD BLESS

[@jayner3981]

Did u check your spark plugs in your large generator? Our genny wouldn't start, so hubby investigated and found them dirty. Spark plugs cleaned and it now runs great.

[@rogerbrown6359]

Store your equipment in the shop especially any of it with hydraulic rams you don't want rust or pitting, I learned these lessons the hard and expensive way.

[@karenspeer7378]

Good Morning Guys!! ☕️ ❤🙋‍♀️

[@MountainBeaches]

Morning!

[@arnoldandjosieespinoza4405]

Wow you guys live in a winter wonderland and Jazz seems to be loving it. Stay safe over there holidays and look forward to your next posting 🤙🏽

[@MountainBeaches]

Jazz LOVES it here, and so do we.

[@arnoldandjosieespinoza4405]

@@MountainBeaches ❤️❤️

[@carlwellman3623]

Norm, you look like a pro with that tractor snow blade! How’s the 303 holding up in the cold weather? Be safe and stay warm you two.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks. We go through a fair amount of propane but we keep warm. We still love our 303.

[@DKHomestead]

Looks like Jazz is digging the snow ❄️

[@MountainBeaches]

She LOVES it!

[@kenvangoe9358]

The picture of the tripod was an example of how production cost spiral guys as those ever present oops seem to follow us all. The generators sure save the day when they are available but boy went they don’t run it’s really disappointing. I’m sure that you will figure out what’s wrong with the big generator Norm as you investigate this situation. As the date shows this was over a month ago and from what I’ve seen the snow could have only gotten deeper and not sure if Kim and you Norm will subject yourselves to any brutal winter weather. But as always you both carry on thru thick or thin as today January 21st in my neck of the woods it’s a balmy 7 above zero and have know interest in venturing outside. Be careful and stay warm my friends and God love ❤ you both .

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks Ken. Thankfully we've not ruined too much of our video gear over the years haha.

[@kenvangoe9358]

@@MountainBeaches Glad you both are recovering until the push to begin the interior work ..brrrr

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Why don't you keep your tractor in the barndo??

[@MountainBeaches]

Pretty sure I said I moved the tractor into the barndo in this or a previous video. Either way, I do.

[@jolenecreech7648]

At 23.47 , it felt and looked like I was in THE SHINING! scary 😅.

[@MountainBeaches]

Hahahaha. And here I just thought it was a beautiful shot. 😂

[@annamaybeekman5152]

MY DAUGHTER AND SON IN LAW HAVE A PLOW FOR THEIR SIDE BY SIDE AND THEY ALWAYS PLOW FROM THE 95 UP THE ROAD TO THEIR PROPERTY IN SAGLE I LOVE TO WATCH THE VIDEOS MY DAUGHTER SENDS ME

[@MountainBeaches]

Plowing is actually pretty fun (said the guy that's done it only a few times 😂)

[@calvinchristensen4949]

Can you run the diesel heater inside where you are living? Carbon monoxide checker installed?

[@MountainBeaches]

We only run it while working in the shop. We open one of the garage doors a couple feet.

[@annamaybeekman5152]

IS THAT A REESE HITCH. I LIKE THAT AND ONLY A BALL IN THE BED OF YOUR TRUCK MAYBE I WILL LOOK INTO GETTING ONE WHEN I GET MY 5TH WHEEL THIS SUMMER

[@MountainBeaches]

Yep, Reese hitch. We've had ours since we bought the 5th Wheel and LOVE it.

[@littlerascal6112]

Watch a KZbin video to fix the generators.

[@JohnWilliams-nj2nd]

Is the large gen running on diesel? It may have jelled from the cold? can you try run it on propane?

[@MountainBeaches]

It’s gas not diesel. I did get it running the next day. I was just low on oil 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@danmcdonagh8924]

Check the plug on your generator. Could be a moisture problem. 😅

[@loucinci3922]

Did you add any marking poles on driveway to help with plowing?

[@MountainBeaches]

Never got to that before the ground froze but it’s on the list for next year.

[@ThatGuyFromArizona]

Thanks for sharing your day. I like your jacket, tried to go to your Amazon page and the link seems to be broken. Where did you purchase the jacket? Thanks again. HI JAZZ!!!

[@MountainBeaches]

I’ll check the link. Thanks. I got the jacket at a sporting goods store near our Utah home. It’s heated although I’ve not used that yet.

[@lindabelcher1738]

Love your channel and all your experiences! Very informative hey Norm don’t go blaming Kim for the tripod damage. You could of walk around the area before you got on tractor, just saying haha ❤ 😂

[@MountainBeaches]

Haha, yes I could have. I don’t blame her at all b

[@lindabelcher1738]

Both of you are great people , I’m about your age wish I could be doing what you all are doing, best of luck!

[@2024weride]

Hey Norm…what snow boots do you have? Looking at getting pair.

[@MountainBeaches]

Mine are The North Face. They are insulated and do a decent job. They're also waterproof. Kim has a pair from Sorrel. They're very similar to mine. I think there are a lot of good options out there. For me the key was to try on as many as possible and then pick the ones that were most comfortable.

[@akdisney]

hook up some solar panel to keep the battery charge

[@MountainBeaches]

No sun this time of year.

[@akdisney]

@@MountainBeaches you still have sun light coming though clouds if have light see by you can make power but low power but not a lot but may be charge battery

[@billh28025]

THE LITTLE GENERATOR IS PLENTY BIG ENOUGH TO CHARGE YOUR CAMPER BATTERIES. I KNOW YOU KNOW THIS THOUGH. OH II DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE WELL.

[@evelynrogers7145]

The puppy is really cute

[@loucinci3922]

“james condon” has a good channel for small engine repair. Maybe he has a video of a Honda teardown you could use to help.

[@rorygielarowski8972]

You should of bought a fuel truck, when you were in town buying the heater!

[@MountainBeaches]

Haha, true. We only run the diesel heater when we're working in the shop. We don't just have it running.

[@cyclemaster46]

If you had doors on both ends of the barndo you could drive thru. Your tractor would charge the battery's. Never met a Mel I didn't like.

[@MountainBeaches]

We originally planned to do that but for many reasons I won't go into here, decided that wasn't a good idea for our project. Thanks.

[@cyclemaster46]

Cost prohibitive.@@MountainBeaches

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

How many acres do you have there?

[@MountainBeaches]

10

[@billh28025]

YOU SHOULD GIVE OUPES A CALL. I AM SURE THEY WOULD GIVE YOU A SOLAR GENERATOR TO PROMOTE AND IT WOULD RUN YOUR WHOLE CAMPER MINUS THE AIR CONDITIONER AND MAKE NO NOISE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR SOLAR READY YOU CAN JUST RECHARGE IT IN ABOUT AN HOUR A DAY WITH A REGULAR GAS GENERATOR.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks. We have some other options in the works.

[@JasonRuth-k8o]

"BETTER LATE THEN NEVER". TO USE THE TRACKTOR PLOW.

[@patriciadaugereaux3607]

You should not have your gas and deisel can near a flame.

[@MountainBeaches]

Those are empty cans. Thanks.

[@rdrindy]

So frustrating

[@MountainBeaches]

Yep

[@mr.peabody3509]

I have a 5th wheel king pin stabilizer jack, new, I'd sell ya for 50.00 if you need. New in box. :)

[@MountainBeaches]

We have one but never use it.

[@martihetrick609]

Tri pod new name bendy tirpoddy

[@MountainBeaches]

😂

[@mullhaupt1]

impact screw driver

[@MountainBeaches]

Ok, I’ll try. Thanks.

[@debbiecarter4558]

So I guess off grid living means to electric?

[@MountainBeaches]

Sorry I'm not sure I understand your question.

[@davesiebert5507]

Maybe it means no electricity, city water, city sewer, cable, etc.

[@kimprindle4819]

Open a window

[@MountainBeaches]

Yep

[@billh28025]

TALK ABOUT A LUXUARY. YOU REALLY DO NOT NEED THAT DIESEL HEATER. LOL

[@MountainBeaches]

We don’t? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tobyatencio6698]

​@MountainBeaches you need it. Without it in the barndo, the heaters inside the trailer won't keep up. You will end up with condensation and mold inside the trailer. The barndo heater was a wise decision. I was relieved when I saw you got the good one.