Moving my Offgrid Homestead Pt. 1

We are moving all of the buildings I have at my offgrid homestead to a new location! I used a tractor and a pipe trailer and pulled the buildings on with my truck before driving them to the new location.
Its exciting to say the least, and I had to be very careful not to wreck my buildings! Moving these buildings starts a new chapter for Traplines and Inlines and I cant even tell you how excited I am!
Welcome to Traplines and Inlines, this channel focuses on my dog and I on our remote Off the Grid Homestead in Northern Canada. I make videos on off grid homesteading and building, trapping, chickens, mechanical projects, and hunting and fishing.
I went offgrid and started building my cabin over two years ago, while I was still in highschool. Since then I have built many things at the homestead and have had the priviledge of learning many things along the way.
The homestead is designed to be relatively low maintenance and with extremely minimal expenses. All of my electricity comes from solar power, heat from woodstoves, and I haul all my water so I dont have any monthly costs associated with my homestead.
I love the lifestyle, especially because it gives me the absolute freedom to do whatever I please. I plan on continuing to tackle awesome projects and work at building and fixing many more things, and I cant wait to share them with you on the channel.
Thanks for watching!

[@TraplinesandInlines]

Hey friends happy halloween! I hope you are all doing well!

[@zindi1138]

happy halloween ! your pullin up stakes?

[@Wombbatts]

I'm subbed to 630 channels, and I like this one the best.

[@michaelosmon]

Happy Halloween bud. Hope it's a good one for you

[@sebastiengoyettemichaud7477]

Happy Halloween to you too bud, Hope you have a good one.

[@evaunit4202]

Happy Halloween brother!

[@pjv59tn51]

It was wonderful to see that you saved that moose calf, it shows what a good and deadly heart you have!

[@ManTimeT.V.]

Deadly!!!

[@WV_Raised1983]

Excuse the lad he's from America

[@hotrodcamaro3144]

Hey bud for the cabin, Jack it up high enough on cribbing to back your trailer underneath so that you don't have o let it tip like the sheds did on the tilt deck. Then reverse the process to set it back down on the ground. Looks like you have plenty of logs there to use for cribbing.👍

[@danylynch9479]

This is exactly my suggestion too

[@SuperHurdman]

If he got some big rollers it would come up the deck with just the come along! need about five 4" trees would be good.

[@07fjcruiser1]

I agree here on jacking it up. My dad and I moved a shed this way and it worked perfect. it is 10x20 so we put on the trailer the long way so it would not tilt forward or backward. I say after you lift it back up from the front porch. in other words let the porch be towards the front end of the trailer the long ways. good luck

[@sixupsprite5501]

The most time consuming but definitely the best way to go about it if keeping it upright is a priority, which obviously it is.

[@jedidiah5131]

I would remove the frame from wheel chassis if possible, lift the cabin drop her down on the frame or use skids and pull it with a dozer(not sure if that tractor can pull it or not, low gear 10hours of travelling time lol.......I think that trailer is a no no, can you imagine blowing a tire, and that narrow wheel base, ...or get someone with some experience to come out and have a look...

[@Heisstrong]

Hey Kyle, it amazes me how much you get done by yourself and with no help! You are richly resourceful! The new location is a much better place for you. I think you should try and move the cabin, but brace it good. You made us all smile when we seen you rescuing the baby moose! We all knew you was a man with a good heart! Be safe!

[@LostCaper]

He is young, motivated and strong.

[@chadbaillie6760]

Much Respect for helping that moose.

[@stevenedwards4470]

I'm stunned sometimes about what you're able to do on your own. Good looking out on MooseBaby. It's better to preserve than to destroy.

[@simodude15]

I love how raw and true it is to watch your channel. Keep it up, don’t change a thing 🎃

[@EdWolfram]

The cabin I would not try to pull it on or off. I would jack it up and stack it on cribbing to get the trailer under it. Ring lags to tie it down vs over the top. Best of luck however you go about it. Worst case you end up sleeping in the trapping shed for a bit. TY for the video

[@bartcomeau2855]

Love your videos ! I think I would put the cabin on some big timber skids and just drag it with the tractor attach your tow straps directly to the skids so you aren’t putting pressure on the cabin walls good luck.

[@PRINCESSDREAMYLYN]

I agree beef up the skids and drag it. it be the safest way too.

[@sheilam4964]

@Bart Comeau - that's a great idea unless he has to go DOWN a steep hill like the one shown when he moved the shop. There is nothing to stop it from sliding into the tractor on the down side of a steep hill. But if there isn't one then this will work.

[@monkeybusiness1999]

@@sheilam4964 Agree. Or falling over on top of the tractor. The drivers cage he's sitting in could probably crush & collapse. I'd like to see him have help with this one.

[@GrizzlyDaveCowboy]

@@monkeybusiness1999 yup, 12 valve as an anchor on the back end. My first thought was go ahead and tip it on the back, but you rack things that much it's not going to end well.

[@shapeshifter7753]

shiela and monkey you’ve watched too many dramatic TV recreations. That kinda stuff doesn’t just turn into a bob sled on its own. On ice maybe but not rock and clay. Even the wood on the steel trailer has enough friction it won’t just slide off. I moved a 12x20 shed on my own on similar ground and with a side slope. He’s doing overkill already. Breaking straps tells me there is a lot of friction there.

[@f1acha]

You're some man, for one man! Amazing what you can do with the right amount of courage, know-how and a little bit of "fuck it".

[@ryan_80]

Couldn’t wait for your next vid!

[@danetteeubanks4684]

Okay since you asked for advise, here is what I whould do... You'll have to jackup the cabin and back the trailer under the cabin. I watched you build that cabin, it will stand up to the move without any cross bracing. I like how you braced the wood stove and pipe in the shop you moved...smart. I would do that again. You'll need to get a trailer WITHOUT a tilt bed. You're already worried about the thing being top heavy and you will not be able to skid that cabin anywho. We used an old flatbed that is stripped right down to just the metal frame and then use 4x4's or railroad ties or what ever it takes to block it up just enough to clear the tires. These are bolted securely to the frame. Then when you get the cabin set on the trailer you can use lag bolts or allthread to secure the cabin runners to those blocks. Everytime we have moved a building we secure the runners to the frame of the trailer and we also use straps to secure it just like you did for your two smaller buildings. Good luck I hope you are able to get it moved. If not you could always just build a new small cabin at your new work site.

[@jamesgranderson3872]

You just keep doing you! Thanks for the videos!

[@Geraldinslo]

My gut says leave the cabin where it is, it's in such a beautiful spot above the lake, and nice to keep your first cabin intact next to your dogs resting place and for future family visits. Like someone else said you could maybe stay in your work shed while you built the new log home. Either way I know you will do what is best for you. You get things done and it's a lot of fun watching you do it. Always look forward to your videos and watching your progress on the new log cabin is gonna be a blast. All the best to you

[@monkeybusiness1999]

Smart :) There's another possibility, he could find himself a little used RV to live in on site. Either this or spend the money getting help moving the cabin. It's not a 1 person job, imho.

[@rm6857]

In RV in canadian winter?

[@LostCaper]

@@monkeybusiness1999 he sure is doing it his way.

[@ronsmith1364]

Bush kitchen at the new site & a tent inside the shed with a cot to have a warm sleeping space. Or a 'murphy bed setup' in the shed. The other buildings have been moved before, think the cabin is not as moveable as the other two. Bummer the fur market is depressed. Stay Safe TFS

[@monkeybusiness1999]

@@rm6857 I know, not the greatest idea. There are RVs rated for extreme cold but he'd have to buy one large enough to safely accommodate a small wood stove for supplemental heat. Heating is the biggest concern, he could go broke buying propane tanks every other week to stay warm. I think moving his cabin is fine, as long as he has help doing it. But if it still topples - what other immediate living choices will he have to stay on his building site? Except an RV?

[@joshayhart3097]

honestly man your such a legend . you don’t even understand how talented you truly are . i’ve been watching from ontario for a 3 years now i think . your the best man

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

You are one totally awesome hombrè that's for sure !!!

[@masstrapper7645]

I’d say to start with 20 ton bottle jacks. Slowly lift the cabin and crib it with fresh solid Timbers. I’d say 12x12” Timbers at least. Lift it high enough so a trailer can be back under it. Once it’s on the trailer chains and chain binders will be needed to help the building stay on the trailer. Straps won’t be strong enough. You will need to chain the building from the start of the second floor in order to keep it from tipping. To do this you’ll need to get heavy duty eyelets that pass through the cabins frame inside through a steel plate and then nut and bolt it so it can’t pull through the building. This will give you solid connections to hook your chains too. Make sure you chain both sides of the cabin to the trailer. After that it should be good to go. I’ve moved a few buildings and getting the equipment is the hardest part. Go really slow. Think everything through carefully. Don’t rush or it will go wrong I promise. Good luck. Find a crane company in your area and those guys can tell you all you need to know. Might even help you get some gear. 👍👍

[@dirtroaddestiny]

So amazing! The moose was so cool.

[@joebuck49]

One in the Bush is better than Pieces in the field. Leave the cabin in the bush you'll have a remote trapping base. Put a cot in the shop or chicken house in case you want to spend the night on site.

[@jamesmehigan2407]

Having seen how well you built the cabin, I think it can be moved successfully. Take'r good n slow, steady as she goes. God bless!

[@NitaKerns]

I bet he can do it, but it would be smart to get some help!

[@hithere7382]

@@NitaKerns Yeah for young men this is what dads and grandfathers and their friends are for.

[@tdfitch]

nice job on the moose rescue

[@marywelling2580]

Brace each side of the cabin, jack the cabin up, back straight under it, go slow....and get some help! Don't let your pride, in doing it alone, get the best of you. It takes a village to do some things. So far, you've done a wonderful job!

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

Pride plays no part in this young man's reckoning. You do him an injustice to suggest something so ugly. This young fella is young and deadly. Ignore her comment my man and do as you always do ...be true to thy self. It's a mission,but if you think you can do it , here's to ya. I'm with those suggesting the raise it high enough to back under , do not attempt to drag it on as you did the 2 smaller buildings . Your cabin needs raising and then lowering into place. You know your limits lad, read the advice , take the wisdom offered , and away we go. Rooting for ya from Australia my dude. I have a grson your age here, lost his mind to drugs , an utter waste of space. You give me hope that there's still some young bucks in the world with good brawn and brains. Now get to it 🇦🇺🤗💞🙏✌️👍👊👊👏🇨🇦

[@outdoorvideos6894]

It Takes a village to move a Village!

[@shortsweettoo]

Most of us just pack our suitcases, LOL. You are so refreshing. So pleased I found your channel.

[@solrosenberg9924]

That was a deadly video.

[@paddycaseygsxr]

Watching from the uk 🇬🇧 👍👍👍👍evening boys and girls

[@dermody2]

That’s amazing. One man job, no help? Crazy man. Congrats!

[@theoracle5265]

Outstanding there's a lot of men that wouldn't do that without help, Good job!

[@bwcok7947]

Crib up the cabin. Make a skid platform of huge logs that extends out as wide as your narrowest point will allow on the road to it's new home. Then angle cut the front of the logs so they slide without problems. Strap it down and full send it from there!

[@robinmyman]

Bush ingenuity at its best and most effectiveness…good one! Learning curve too!…Deadly!

[@mikeplatts2603]

That was Not a one man job, I am deeply, deeply impressed.

[@ilonaohman8099]

So beautiful you saved the moose😍❤️❤️

[@kevinlee6731]

Definitely Jack it up and use cribbing. Once it’s on the trailer add lots of bracing and strap the piss out of it. Use jacks and cribbing again to unload it.

[@theoracle5265]

On that cabin take your time, look at everything closely and say a prayer God will help you and give you insight and wisdom, I'll be praying for you! You'll do just fine.

[@renondagregson1363]

Your from Canada. Your very smart and you a hard worker as well. Many God bless you in every way.❤😂😂😂

[@haroldreimer7597]

Get 4 light poles, full length, set the cabin in the center of them , brace the cabin from inside and outside with 2x6x20 , then strap the cabin to all corners of the light poles and run chain from one of poles to tractor , then skid the cabin to next location , I suggest getting help and take your time

[@harrystokes1412]

On the cabin. Move everything down to the bottom to reduce top weight. If you used screws to build it, partially disassemble if I've been watching you for a minute or two, you can do anything you set your mind to.

[@vwdiesel101]

the easiest way to move your other cabin would be to get it sitting up on 4 inch pipes so you can easily roll it and get it to flat ground. then jack the entire building up corner by corner and block it up to the height of the trailer.winch the building onto the trailer and once you get it to your destination do the reverse.

[@unchained20000000]

He'z goin all in - ballz deep on this one, boyz!

[@kyxxit3664]

These videos should be shown in high school shop classes or vo-techs. My husband's son is about the same agehe still lives with his mother and he's useless, but he loves the outdoors. I think this content could really inspire some young men and even women to step up their game and go the distance. Dream big kids.

[@bobbyler7234]

Shop class??? Lol. Have to edit the language big time!

[@hithere7382]

@@bobbyler7234 In private school you bet. We got cursed at all the time, most especially sportsball players.

[@darvinclement3250]

I got tired just thinking about all that work. Good job not getting kicked in the nards by that moose!

[@MidwesternTrapper]

Makes since why we’re moving! I hope all goes well and is as safe as possible…I can not wait to see the new land my friend! Living vicariously through you and your adventures, keep us updated!

[@stephenclarke7650]

good on you for helping that moose thats epic!

[@krisf5247]

Holy! I almost shit myself when you took that hill. Beauty spot guy!

[@GrantfromEarth]

Now thats a big job! Love the new spot too. Nice even ground.

[@paxbillton1042]

H. Murphy I won't lie, that was a stressful watch my friend. It's sad to see you moving from that beautiful spot in the bush, but you know what's best and no doubt I'm happy for you doing what you need to do. The new spot does look awesome too. Great job getting that calf free as well. Can't wait for part 2. All the best

[@mtozzy11]

Moving house Canadian Bush style fucking love it. 👍👍👍

[@Ottawa9one9]

Up to a hundred years ago, a lot of building moving around here was done during with winter. Log skids pulled by horse teams. They moved medium barns many miles. I think they laid down sets of logs, pulled to the next set, stopped, moved a set, repeat. That's the only way I'd even think about it, with the tractor and with extra bodies, not solo.

[@humushumus2219]

If it's not to steep anywhere maybe move the cabin in winter on hard packed snow? Tractor with chains, winch. Prepare the cabin before frost with built skis, see to that it doesn't freeze.. Well, I don't have a clue 😄

[@schrodingerscat7218]

Deadly versatile. Just deadly.

[@Blessings.429]

After many months of being away I am back, so glad I came back when you just started to move or I would have been confused…🎉

[@rmontena4583]

Your're the Man! Congrats! Rich

[@kyxxit3664]

I keep thinking his crew must be off-camera there somewhere, but nope, he does all this on his own. Including relocating the camera. That takes a lot of patience.

[@stevejones2764]

I really enjoyed this is the! Very exciting!

[@davidwatsonii9469]

GOOD LUCK LIL BROTHER, GOOD MAN HELPS ANIMALS

[@frpaddy]

Kyle, absolutely awesome!!!!!

[@jimbrewer1404]

WOW YOU DID THIS ALL ON YOUR OWN ALL I CAN SAY 10 PLUS GREAT JOB

[@richwicklund9001]

I think a few pipes run 90 to your trailer pipes (not attached) could be used as rollers to help the cabin glide up on her. If you are afraid that she is going backwards and over, run a few brace straps to the front and tighten as you winch her up. A winch on each corner might be another way. Or, the best way, jack her up, crib it, and then back the trailer under it.

[@derickchristensen3219]

Lots of 2x4 bracing on your cabin. Make some kickstands for it. Bracing will be key to your success. Good luck!

[@lynh8378]

Enjoy the videos. Nice save on the baby moose.

[@barrychandler5250]

I am 70 but I spent my life doing every thing by myself, sometimes alittle help would be n ice. We always figure a way to do what we want.

[@scottlaughland598]

Just brace the cabin over hang on the deck really well so it has a bigger SOLID foot print....full send

[@Mr.Uninteresting]

Might be worth to keep the cabin where it is so you have a separate living area when you’re done with this log cabin.

[@cdbfarm65]

wow................moving buildings on your own..........nice job. stay safe.

[@JoE-hv7rg]

Good stuff, keep up the awesome content.

[@Kyplays]

Omg to come out and help this man build. My family owns wood land on pei. We don’t use it to live on it but to burn wood for the family. Love the bush! Fee generations we have been in the bush

[@randalld.8330]

Good job on the moose rescue.

[@butwereallsombdyspecial]

I’ve got lots of catching up here ❤

[@shellyouellette1724]

awesome...!!!

[@IVIITCH0]

The main issue you have 8s having to do with. Loading and unloading. In order to stabilize your cabin, you would need to Jack it up high enough to back your trailer right under it and then lowering it on to trailer. Same process for unloading. All that’s left is watching not to hook up on tree tops as you move down the road. Have fun. Be careful .

[@garylewellen4241]

The biggest thing to moving your house is to get it raised up before loading it. Bottle jacks would work better than a floor jack.

[@nypatriot5.56]

Enjoy the bush kid keep the videos coming nice big open field to hunt also🦌👍

[@tennwalt]

Good job son and beautiful location I might add, just the perfect perfect spot. Keep on truckin' my friend!

[@jEST3R0331]

Hey bud! I vote MOVE the cabin! If its top heavy, build verticle supports down to a strong platform. Possibly take off the front deck and build shoring onto added temporary framework. I'd also load it long ways if its top heavy to allow the ability to tilt more onto the trailer for loading and offloading.

[@kurtz260]

Wow. What a boat load of work. Glad everything has gone so well. If you are thinking of trapping over there still id leave it as an emergency shelter and just quickly whip together a shed and insulate it at the build site to sleep in when u are there

[@rzrman5380]

I would use two cables or straps . One on the bottom like you did the other buildings . Place other cable or strap about 10’ or 12 ‘ feet high .

[@stevefisher2121]

I think that cabin will be fine if you load it sideways and put every strap you've got on it. I might even consider bracing the sides with some 2x6 or bigger??? It will be interesting for sure - can't wait to see everything in its new location.

[@mikalpechota770]

Pretty impressive with the move. I feel bad that you are moving away from your ol boy Coug’s resting spot.

[@stephenlyanochko9308]

Young man, you are a inspiration!!!

[@coleharbourhunter6495]

That was a special thing you did for that calf. You should be very proud of yourself. You are truly a good person. Great work on the cabins move!!

[@rosco.p.cotrain]

Could you put your cabin on log skids and drag it to the new location? It would help some on keeping the center of gravity lower. I'm not sure of the terrain on the way as the skids would have less control than the trailer. Winter would be be better for skidding but makes the tow vehicle more important. No ideal solution just has trade offs. Great job on living the life many of us contemplated when we were younger.

[@lukehereiam9188]

Hi. Well done on moving the two smaller buildings by yourself. I would strongly recommend you leave the cabin where it is. The 2nd floor extension over your deck will rack and twist because it is not truly tied into the main home. The extension is going to fall away if you try to move it. The steep short driveway down to the cabin will also put a lot of strain on the building as well. Well enough of my you shouldn't advice and let us see what you actually decide to do. Your channel is great. Cheers.

[@curtsheriradel2049]

Good luck on moving the cabin, I say f. It go for it ! 👍

[@jamesrobert782]

Hey Kyle, when you move your cabin, you said it would be top heavy, well, if you cut two to four square holes in the floor in all four corners of the floor, then run a strap through them and over and under the trailer, then tighten the piss out of them, that would help hold your cabin from flipping over, take all your stuff out of the top and put it in the bottom before you move it. You can always reach the square cutout pieces once you get it moved.

[@evanmanners6928]

Mimic how house movers do it. Brace the piss out of the front overhang before you start the work. Remove everything from inside the cabin to reduce weight and thereby increase odds of success. Square two spruce logs into beams that have plenty of overhang using your mill. Get those beams under your cabin. Rotate jacking a few inches at a time on the 4 ends of the beams until you have it raised up (staying level) enough that you can get a trailer underneath the beams. Make sure when you load it that the beam ends are sticking out the side of the trailer so you can jack and drive out later. Strap her down and attach the cabin to the beams with boards or angle iron screwed to every second floor stud. Chain the beams to the trailer as well to reduce the likelihood of tipping in transport. To unload, reverse the process but keep the cabin level all the time. Raise it a bit and block it, drive the trailer out and then lower each corner a few inches at a time. Once you are on the ground, remove the beams and you're ready for a toddy. Probably should allow a full week for the move.

[@rjdphy3082]

Amazing man !!

[@canajian]

Great spot! 👋😎👍

[@superiorlivingoutdoors.]

As someone else said, I'd jack the cabin straight up and back under, then maybe add some out riggers to make the footprint as large as possible then strap the shit out of it! Maybe if you could get ahold of a lowboy trailer might be better.

[@pensnut08]

The best channel on LibidiotTube!!

[@davidberblinger8277]

I agree it would be very convenient to have the cabin right there to get shit done. However once youre done with the log home if you are planning to live in it I dont see a reason for the old cabin at that site unless you already have another use in mind. It might be simpler to commute to the work and leave the old cabin at the old site in case you want a night in the bush here and there.

[@davidberblinger8277]

Also if you move the cabin and it tips or gets damaged youre going to be forced into repairing it first, and that will delay you from your project further.

[@jakekolbow6335]

The cribbing idea is good. If you get it on the trailer I would do a calculation on what the upper half weighs and try to add weight after loaded to the main floor and on the porch to keep gravity point as close to trailer as possible. Just my two cents. Great video I liked when u saved the moose.

[@whatsyourname4115]

When you were pulling the sheds with your truck it looked like you were headed to the lake with your ice shanty!!

[@birmanets]

End of an era. Man between Cougs oul camp chair vanishing and now hearing the Cabin ready to head off... jaysus the whole thing is nearly too much for me. At least your back havin a beer. I miss the days you would cook 10 sausages and plonk them on the table the chainsaw was after sitting on. All the best of luck anyway with the new move! Watching from Ireland!

[@katebennett3061]

I think this is the best video I have ever seen on YT. Wish it was longer but know you are crunched for time. You could have made an entire series. Can’t wait for more!

[@DavidHalpern2]

You are amazing. Doing a 4 man job alone!!!

[@jonathanemocling3826]

Kyle “Simply Deadly “ kinda dangerous moving that cabin but I think you should get a pair of hand or two. The moose says “Thank you!”

[@adam-xl9ft]

Raise the cabin up level with the trailer and slide it on. If needed slide it to level ground first on some makeshift skids. You can do it!

[@claudetteraymond8710]

keep the cabin where it is. Use the chicken coop as your overnight cabin while your working on the new house.

[@nickthornton1662]

I’d go ahead with the move on the cabin. Add some screw in eyelets to the frame up high for anchor points and take it easy. I think you’ll be fine.

[@john3559]

colme on kiddo you know you can do it, take your time listen to ppl that know and it done. your a good young man im sure you come from good stock.

[@Erated78]

Move the cabin on skis in winter when there is a crust on the snow like early march - chains on the tractor and away she goes.