Much respect. Your living my dream. You've learned alot along the way. No matter what pets make all the difference.

Next summer build a tilting mechanism for the solar panels so snow comes off easier and they are at a better angle for the low winter sun.

Stay warm! Don't worry about Glacier's stuffy! I take the mess any day over not having my furr baby!

You could also think about semi permanent scaffolding instead of a little step ladder for safety when your removing snow from the roof during winter. And during summer you can make a chill out deck of the scaffolding.

Your Starlink app has a sleep mode. You can use this to save some energy. If you pull regular all nighters it may not be the best option for you. The Starlink snow melting feature also uses considerable energy to heat the disk and keep in clean of snow. This can be disabled if you want. These measures can always be avoided by putting your Starlink in stow, unplugging your Starlink from power, and putting the provided cover over it. The convenience of having internet on a whim is lost with this, but you can save power. I have 630 AH s of storage and regularly stow and un-power my Starlink.

Stay safe and warm Jarrod. Hope your tiny home can shrug off everything winter throws at it. 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🤍🤎

My two PITTYS and I were at a friend's in my Shasta trailer few years ago. I put the girls in for a bit during a garage sale. I came in to check and Stella Bella my older got my favorite purple velvet down stuffed lap blanket. Feathers everywhere‼️ It was breezy too that day and when I opened the door feathers came out to blow down the street. She was mad and would let me know because she was my social girl.

J ~ you need a "lean-too" for your external equipment and extraneous supplies.

Build an overhang onto your steps

I agree with tumetune , build a shed with a dropped floor to isolate sound… then insulate with roll out pink insulation. Jerrod you doin great keep up!!!

I don't miss the snow.

Time to convert your Starlink to DCV. I did it for my van and it was a game changer. I hardly ever turn on my inverter. BTW, welcome to northern New England. Here's hoping we don't end up with 140+ inches of snow this year.

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. I think our winter will be heavy but also quick. I’m looking into switching over the Starlink but there’s more to it if I decide to do that

@vacationhomeclub

4 ай бұрын

I'm familar. I did it. I have a 48V battery. overall pretty easy. If you need help/advice I'm glad to help.@@JarrodTocci

You have gone the way to go. God bless you

Jarrod, in the Spring / Summer, if you want to, you can install a "ring doorbell" which has a built in camera so you won't have to make a peep hole when someone rings the bell. Just something to think about.

FYI, Jarrod, 72* in Palm Springs today. Just thought you would like to know? Always enjoy your videos.

@BrooklynAlien

4 ай бұрын

😂 Cruel

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

Hahaha 😂 that one hurts

Glacier was so funny in the snow, she’s so playful and happy. I’m glad you have her for company. It’s beautiful where you are and Maine air smells incredible. Most of what you say about power sources goes over my head. The thought that I might have to live off-grid one day because of necessity is terrifying. At present, I’m not organized or disciplined enough. Watching you, enjoying off-grid living is comforting though, so I’ll keep checking in. 😊

Could you do a similar thing with your solar panels that Kirby did on the groovy van? Adjusting the height on one side as needed, you probs wouldnt need to climb a ladder and maybe it could help with sun’s angle? Idk, you’re the expert. 😏 Love the vlogs tho! Hope u and Glacier girl are staying warm.

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

I could but too many moving parts and my opinion not worth the cost with the possibility of failure. I’d rather have more solar on property somewhere

You can add some heat brand diesel additive to your diesel tank to help prevent jelling of the fuel . A plus is it also helps remove water from the fuelthat develops due to condensation.

What heater did you use for your radiant floors and water ? pump ? Diesel gels at 10-15 degrees, Snow weight wont hurt your panels. 200 lbs. but snows weight is distributed . Funny it looks like north idaho .

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

Maine and Idaho share a lot of looks. The heater is all from that company Van Life Tech. Not sure the components they use

@367scotty

4 ай бұрын

@@JarrodTocci thankyou i appreciate it. building a box truck out.

My consellor triggers when I use the term "should"; encourages me to not just revisit my language, but also how I address the challengers of my life.

No apologies for your place being "a mess!" The space looks great!!

Watched you for years now. Not on a lot but always come by to see what you have been up to. With all the things you do you always keep it interesting.

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thx for the update on Tiny H. Keep 'm coming as this is my future. I made the decision to not have my solar panels on the roof for exactly the issues you have encountered. I will be installing ground base solar array. Need to do my forward thinking will all aspects of single tiny living as I'm an old boomer.

And a wood burning stove for heat

Did you say hi to your neighbor, Santa Claus? lol

Just dig hole for generator to isolate sound and put some plywood on

Since your THOW is now in its psuedo "permanent location" consider modifying the angle of your solar panels. 1. To optimise solar gain (a.k.a. max output) & 2. to shed snow. Your so far north that I suspect your panels are too "flat" for max output

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

Maybe but who said it’s permanent 😉 and I’d rather build a solar array to add to it and angled better. My charge controller can handle 6000 watts and I only have 3000 on my roof

Love the view

You totally need some kind of covered deck/porch off your front door. You can put solar on it too.

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

That was the plan as I can add 3000 more watts with the charge controller I have. But winter happened and I’m likely relocating. I just haven’t talked much about that

Oh no not the beaver😂

We got the rain from that storm, it turned into snow for you as it went North your way 😂😂 from NC

keep at it

Love the build and the property!! Thanks for continuing to share!

Could you run the cord through a pvc pipe? It would be fur baby proof...

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

Definitely could and will

Are you still considering moving to the west coast ? And If so will you do with the property sell ? Love your videos stay safe and say hello to Glacier.

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

Yes I do plan on going west. I’m not going to make a huge thing of it because the last thing I need and hate on here. And I know you’re not :) you’re just asking. Believe it or not I don’t make much money and with that said I’ll have to sell my land

Nice setup!

I like it

can you do a video only on those batterys ...and how long it takes to fill them up with that generator ... tnx

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

Darn, because I talked a ton about it in this video BUT I cut it all out because I felt it was boring. I actually showed when I started charging and how long it took to charge. It was about 2-3 hours depending what voltage charge you consider full. I can do one tho

Hey if it’s cleaning day why not film after the clean so you don’t have to show your ‘mess’ and keep apologising 😅 In NZ we use a rope btwn two poles to dry our clothes can you do that on sunny days ?

Just was wondering do you still have your electric vehicle

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

I actually had to get rid of it a while ago. I couldn’t afford that plus building my house plus wanting to buy land. Sacrifices needed to be made but I did love that truck

Can you point me to the video that details that massive battery bank? TIA

My pit destroys all her toys lol

Jarrod, be honest with yourself; that generator is super annoying. Just hook up to the grid already!

How much was this to build in total ?

Absolutely no one will judge you or look down on you if you ran grid power to your house and used it as needed

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

Thank you and I would but there are changes coming

Awe..look at those rosy red cheeks...stay warm..

What part of Maine ?

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

I’m near NH but I’ll say lakes region

@irishman3375

4 ай бұрын

ok, I'm in Maine multiple times a year, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor area, they got hit hard with flooding last week. @@JarrodTocci

Any furry beavers in your neighborhood?

@JarrodTocci

4 ай бұрын

Haven’t seen any

Stuffed toys are bad toys for dogs. Pica kills.

I learned in northern NV I need a windmill with a brake and a back up generator