TWO FAILED Attempts, NOW WHAT? Off-Grid Wood Boiler

[@MountainBeaches]

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[@carlgrayman7663]

If you extend the top link on your tractor so the Landplane is making flat contact with the ground you'll get an even better finish. The gravel should be rolling over the last crossbar on the Landplane when doing finish work.

[@mr.peabody3509]

Glad you’re back safe. Place is looking beautiful. I wanted to suggest maybe getting a receiver hitch for the front of your truck for those times when you need to pull something heavy and you have no turnaround room. I put one on and they’re about $130 and they bolt right up to your frame in the front.

[@MountainBeaches]

Great suggestion. I’ve never heard of a front ball for a truck but was thinking of one for the tractor forks.

[@winfordwatts3049]

When you are using your land plane to smooth your roads; I suggest you screw out your top link on your 3 point hitch which will cause the back blade to touch the ground, it should set on your road level (front to back) you will get better results. My wife and I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks. That's been done since this video was shot. Something I missed.

[@bryanstaten5585]

Beautiful views with the snow and the tree colors!

[@aitutaki98]

My wife and I enjoy your videos. We have five acres in Spirit Lake we're developing so it's fun to see what you're doing. BTW they're called Tamarack trees in Idaho. Not Larch even though that is what they really are😅

[@MountainBeaches]

Hey neighbor. Interesting on the Tamarack/Larch name because we only ever hear people call them Larch around us. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@rayeccles9922]

I ❤think jazz has two wonderful humans to livefor!!

[@JoryValley]

Another option for lifting stuff beyond your loader capacity is get a 3 point pallet fork frame for the rear of the tractor. The 3 point can lift a lot more than the loader; my tym is about 1000# more. I got a scratch and dent one from titan attachments for mine.

[@annamaybeekman5152]

GREAT JOB NORM. THE COLOR OF THE TREES ARE MAGNIFICENT AND IM SO HAPPY TO SEE ALL THE BABY TREES YOU PLANTED THRIVING. GOD BLESS

[@waderue]

Merry Christmas guys and if you take a few days to enjoy life have a good meal and just kick back and enjoy the holidays

[@rv2travel]

Good job Norm! I would say after your base layer of rock is good and solid I would cap it off with some clean rock(no minus stuff) so you get rid of the mud and minus dust tracking into the barn. My two cents.

[@MountainBeaches]

Cool, thanks

[@thtadthtshldntbe]

Regarding the groundwork and the gravel. I have noticed on a lot of the Idaho homesteader videos that if you dont put a ground fabric under the stones, when you get your mud seasons the stones sink into the mud and you need several more inches of stones including a base of larger stones to avoid mud coming up thru them.

[@MountainBeaches]

WE put some fabric down under part of the driveway extension but just didn't have time for this work. I guess we'll find out come spring. Thanks.

[@thtadthtshldntbe]

@@MountainBeaches yeah. I once heard a youtuber out in Idado say something tothe extent of "you aint experienced Idaho until you experience the Idaho mud seasons a couple times. Stay safe and enjoy your new place.

[@kylesmith8769]

If you encounter other items in the 2500 pound range, 3 point forks on the back of the tractor will typically lift more than the front arms. Trees are beautiful, and really enjoy seeing the deer.

[@MountainBeaches]

Good tip!

[@timf6916]

Wow, GREAT JOB. it’s coming right along. The area that you are in is FABULOUS.

[@robertdoyen5434]

It’s always great to get away but just as exciting to get back home too. Thanks From Wisconsin

[@MountainBeaches]

You got that right!

[@rontk57]

Eagle Ridge is looking great, and that sky….. Magnificent! Congrats on moving that big boiler. Now that it’s in the barn. Have you thought about putting ( temporary) wheels on it. So you can move it around inside?

[@MountainBeaches]

Hey Ron. We will have to lift it again to get the unruly pipe up and inside it. That is going to be a battle!!!!

[@johnlandry8970]

Put big rock limestone in the hole and then layer it with smaller size limestone.

[@chakracoach2181]

Yes, the winter days "up north" are short and the nights are long - but, the summer days are long with lingering twilight! Great video!

[@MountainBeaches]

Well said! Thanks!

[@finpainter1]

Needed a big end loader for mine,

[@James-r1k]

good job i know you can do it i watch you all the time pa.jim

[@paulbujarski8270]

get your flat deck trailer load something heavy on the front of trailer hitch up to tractor to give more weight on back the go pick up boiler and move to where ever you want it's called counter balance should work fine I have a counter balance concrete box for the back of my tractor just like a crane

[@MountainBeaches]

That’s a good thought but the tractor wasn’t lifting the rear wheels, it just can’t lift more than 2500 lbs at the back edge of the forks.

[@juliesutton4551]

I’ve been begging my husband for years for a skid steer 😂 he said we could rent one cheaper 🤨

[@MountainBeaches]

He’s correct if you only use it occasionally. Show him how you’d use it all the time and his argument is no more 😂

[@dalemarshall9736]

Christmas present! Could be mighty handy as you develop the property and then sell it.

[@seanclark7783]

Shared to my Facebook page

[@karenspeer7378]

Good Morning ☕️ 🙋‍♀️🎄

[@MountainBeaches]

Happy holidays!

[@rdrindy]

Good job Norm!

[@JB-OR]

You guys are making great progress. Now you have this great building to keep everything dry. I'm with Kim. I had to have a little beach time at the end of October. Happy Holidays.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks 👍

[@danmcdonagh8924]

Get closer ,so your not trying to lift with the are straight out. Have some arch in the arm. More purchase.

[@MountainBeaches]

I didn’t try that because I wouldn’t have been able to get it into the shop where it needed to be. It had to go through one of the 10’ doors.

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@connietinkham9311]

Merry Christmas from East Tennessee ❤️

[@MountainBeaches]

Merry Christmas Connie!

[@Readthepeoplef5063]

Nice job guys you do what you got to do keep it up it’s nice to see your video up I was waiting for it God bless you and your wife 👍👍👍🙌🙌😊🏆🇺🇸

[@joycemarks3678]

May I ask what is your backup plan for heat if you should have to leave the property for any length of time? TIA

[@MountainBeaches]

Most likely a propane heater.

[@tranquilitybase6417]

Hi there! We are neighbors (by Idaho standards). I’m up at my property through the end of the year and would love to meet you guys sometime. Working on my road and last minute drainage.

[@MountainBeaches]

send us an email and maybe we can meet sometime.

[@HayleyWestover]

Agree with the other comment and leave the outside furnace where it is. Winter won't hurt it since no water is it. Also, you might want to check on your battery storage because if those are lithium ioions, they do not do well being stored in cold temps. Love your videos.

[@MountainBeaches]

Its final resting spot is inside. This is a wood boiler that is approved for indoor use 😀. Also the batteries will be fine stored in cold temps. They operate better in warmer temps but storing them will be fine.

[@davesites893]

Nice

[@garrygrant2827]

Hi norm a skid steer is a very very good machine around a homestead . The JCB ones can be fitted with a snowblower and its a forklift plus a bucket earth gravel mover it can also get an auger to dig holes for foundations or putting up a new fence great multi task bit of kit SOME OF JCB ONES CAN HANDLE OVER 8000 POUNDS . THIS WOULD BE GREAT NORM JUST SWEET TALK KIM .YES YOU MADE Z BIG MASSIVE MISSTAKE YOU SHOULD HAVE CHECKED FOR ANY DAMAGED SOLAR PANELS IF YOUR LUCKY IT WILL BE OK IF ANY DAMAGED WILL YOU STILL BE ABLE TO CLAIM FOR IT OR HAVE YOU LEFT IT TO LONG. AT LEAST THE STUFF IS OUT OF SEVERE WINTER WEATHER TO COME VERY ENJOYABLE VIDEO

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

You really need to lower the back of your land plane as it was designed to be used bud. What you perceive as level is actually very uneven and if you let the implement work as intended it will produce a level surface.

[@MountainBeaches]

True.

[@whatsitlike6392]

What's the place with all the classic cars at about 0:44 ?

[@MountainBeaches]

I think it's actually a rock query on HWY 200 near the Idaho/Montana border. They have all these cool old cars and trucks lined up.

[@alexsgarage1253]

Can you pull anything out from inside the boiler to make it lighter??looks like you are so close to lifting it. Maybe the Fire bricks, doors, ash tray. Might be just enough so you can lift it. Just an idea.

[@MountainBeaches]

Good suggestion.

[@gumotx]

Will your beach vacation be on your channel?

[@MountainBeaches]

Nope, we left the cameras home and had a true vacation. 😀

[@ruthmichigander]

New Christmas gift Norm for next year or maybe a birthday present 🎁

[@MountainBeaches]

😉

[@bryanstaten5585]

Hey Norm, will you be able to store your campers in the barndo this winter or too much work going on in there?

[@MountainBeaches]

Yep, they're both in now :)

[@robertfakler8564]

Couldn't you lift more weight with your mini if the boom was held more vertical, instead of so far out front?

[@MountainBeaches]

Yes but I had to get it through a 10’ tall garage door so that wasn’t an option.

[@kenvangoe9358]

One of the channels I also follow Norm he uses a skidsteer religiously during the year its really is his go to equipment even as a snowplow too.. Was hoping you both could have got the panels up and running but that's just the way it goes. Guess Jazz was as happy as you guys were to get back up there before the weather changes. Things will probably be a little dicey for the next few weeks up in that area and then the next few months so the videos will be further apart. Hope not but just glad you both are still living the dream. Be careful and stay safe my friends God love ❤ ya both

[@MountainBeaches]

PS-panels are up. Video coming soon 😃

[@kenvangoe9358]

@@MountainBeaches Great! Thanks I'll be looking forward to it. Started to feel those winter blues coming on and it's still December.

[@johnd.4385]

I always enjoy your videos. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!

[@MountainBeaches]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well! 🎄❤️

[@randyshay7280]

Norm, are you and Kim staying on your property for the winter or back at your house?

[@gregspence2202]

I was going to ask the same question. If staying, what about backing 5th wheel into garage...and venting propane exhaust of course...or leave door partially open?

[@micaela10]

they have answered that in previous vlogs 😉

[@jayreider2295]

guess I am confused, how did you get it off the trailer?

[@MountainBeaches]

Our well driller used his skid steer to unload it for us.

[@jayreider2295]

thanks @@MountainBeaches

[@wshauck9527]

If you get your excavator closer to the stoe it can lift more.

[@MountainBeaches]

True but I only have a 10’ high door so the boom can’t go above that.

[@fuelman123]

Great Channel!

[@MountainBeaches]

Hey thanks.

[@waderue]

Sorry solar panels don't heat up like that and the sun is not out long enough in winter to charge your batters so you look for some wind power to help or a big backup generator I have watched lots of Homestead videos that they have solar and they hug panel setups to make enough power in summer for there house and yet during the winter they all are back up generator or on the grid because solar great if you have good back up if don't its suck and for me I will never go to solar for my power too much money for so little you get out of it

[@MountainBeaches]

Hey Wade thanks for the input. Actually solar panels work exactly like that. As you push current through a diode, as is a solar cell, the cell will heat up and the snow will melt. When factoring in the cost of getting power from the grid to our property, solar was not much more so it’s a huge win not having an electric bill or worrying about the grid. Yes there are times we will have to supplement our power needs with a generator, we realize that and are planning for it. We also realize solar isn’t for everyone but it makes perfect sense for us. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@loucinci3922]

Yeah, a battery power chainsaw or an electric chainsaw with an inverter in the truck!!

[@grayrlsc1]

Why are you not going full speed on your power system

[@MountainBeaches]

Been working on other projects. Coming soon though 😀

[@peterwagenknecht9797]

Just curious, weith the wood heater beind inside will there be a problem with smoke & carbon, I ask as I noticed Luminer Acres has theirs outside?

[@MountainBeaches]

This model is approved by the EPA for indoor use. Lumnah just chose to install it outside.

[@rixtrix11]

I noticed in the video where you graded on front of the barndo, you left the mud from the "lake" in place. You will need to dig all that crappy topsoil out, fill and compact it with good substrate in 6" lifts to slightly above the surrounding dry soil. Re-grade the slope even further away from the barndo and put fabric down under the rock. You may even consider digging a swale at the far end of the area to 34:30 help drain any water away. Your landplane still isn't far enough down in the back. When you get that rear blade working as good as the front, you'll cut your grading time probably to less than half. I grew up in a large farming family with 5 uncle's who farmed too and used similar equipment(just much larger). You'll get it figured out, just takes practice.

[@trudyyurina5473]

Are you guys going to spend the winter at Eagle Ridge in the camper?

[@micaela10]

they have answered that in previous vlogs 😉

[@trudyyurina5473]

@@micaela10 I guess I must have missed it.

[@jpen22]

Just curious, why not move the wood boiler to its final destination and not into the garage? Now you need to move it outside again.

[@MountainBeaches]

Its final location IS inside. This model is approved for indoor use.

[@jpen22]

@@MountainBeaches copy that, shows you how much I don’t know about wood boilers. I thought they were made to keep the ashes and mess outside and away from the house for fire safety.

[@doncanaday6406]

There’s always something to do when setting up a homestead in the wilderness!

[@MountainBeaches]

@@jpen22 there aren't many that are rated for indoor use and most people don't realize there are any.

[@richerrick45]

I thought you folks that lived out in the boonies always carried a chainsaw?

[@MountainBeaches]

🤣. We should.

[@ruthmichigander]

A tiny battery operated chainsaw. My friend has one that will cut a whole tree down😂Jazz knows where you are headed. Just love your home and the progress. Can’t believe it has been 1 1/2 years already. October on the days are getting way shorter. Summer will be glorious❤️The white flag going 😉We need to go that crazy human is trying to film is.

[@MountainBeaches]

We have one, I gave it to Kim for Christmas last year and it's sitting in the shed 😂

[@ruthmichigander]

@@MountainBeaches 🤣🤣You are right I remember seeing her use it. Time to carry it in the truck🙃Winter weather brings down trees especially those little ones. You and Kim have a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year.

[@denniscaling1796]

Merry Christmas, and a happy new year..!!

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to you too Dennis.