It's cool to have watched you come from homeless to homeowner to supercar owner. You've worked hard and earned every dime of it. I also want to thank you for your book and all of the free information. It's saved me thousands of dollars. I will give the forum another shot since you have a new server.

@johnrhodes3350

4 ай бұрын

That's a nice message, to acknowledge Will's ..Can I say, inspirational journey. I have health problems and so a lot of time.. and have quietly followed from those fairly early days in a camper. It was quite obvious that Will was a Man with a Plan ! Very methodical, strategic, disciplined and determined. A single minded focus and dedication. Honest, transparent logical intuitive thought. Educated, Great presentation skills. Eloquent with clear diction and elocution. His appearance, dress and manner exudes morality and clean living, honesty and integrity. As I'm running out of superlatives, you will just have to take my word for it, that in not a brown noser and almost never dish out praises, having been raised myself by narcissistic parents. I don't bandy false flattery around. Well done Will... You thoroughly deserve everything that you've obviously worked for, with such dedication.

@timdavis6088

4 ай бұрын

I was thinking almost the same thing earlier today. Will's worked his a$$ off and it shows.

@EgoShredder

4 ай бұрын

Are Will's parents no longer around? How did he end up homeless? Glad that he managed to turn things around though.

Will, it's always nice to see an update video in my feed from you! I've been following you since way back in your RV days when you were parked alongside the road. I remember you getting excited when you bought that little Toyota car that you passed along to your sister. Now you're excited to own Porches and catios! Good to see you're doing so well, I hope you're healthy and happy also! -PJ

My birthday is looming and it's making me all retrospective. This video of yours for some reason is making me remember back in the day when I found your channel and you were living, and making videos, in a motorhome in California. The contrast to how you're doing now is amazing. Your hard work and persistence has paid off, may it continue!

Hikers (especially long distance ones) are well aware of the stank resistance of wool vs synthetic. Smartwool is well known and liked in that community. I have a long sleeve Smartwool hiking shirt and plenty of their socks. Great stuff.

Old school mini van Will came out to play. Would love to see you have a will’s perspective on life channel. Thanks.

The catio is a good way to handle the litter issues.

This is great Will! Maybe on the next update you can share a little about your past and where you have come from to give some of the newer viewers some inspiration! Not everyone knows how far you have come!!!

Will just do what your passionate about if you want to review v's do that we will watch. We love watching what you enjoy because we can sense and see that joy and share it with you.

"You'll notice a lot of people have problems these days..." NO KIDDING!!

@laloajuria4678

4 ай бұрын

republicans*

@daverohn383

4 ай бұрын

@@laloajuria4678 AND Demonrats!

@baconwhiskey821

4 ай бұрын

That's why I filter all of my water through fresh ground coffee.

I'd be very interested in hearing your thoughts on vertical mounted bifacial arrays. I've seen recent discussions of the "better than expected" performance due too thermal dissipation reasons. It would be very cool to see you confirm/deny that!

Thank you, Will, for your incredible content. Your journey from rags to riches is truly inspiring. I can't wait to watch your ground mount video!

Oh man ... I've seen a hundred of your videos and I always think to myself, "how are his tools so tidy and organized? Does he use them??" They're not that way today! LOL

Funny to see younger people freshly discovering the benefits of natural fibre. Great video. I'd say for any municipality treated water you *must* filter it if you want to avoid problems. I'm on rainwater here in outback Australia and the treatment on that is much simpler, 50um filter 1 um filter then UV sterilizer and your good....

@Krunch2020

4 ай бұрын

To filter Las Vegas water would take a multi pronged strategy. That sounds nasty.

Hey Will! I saw on another channel about the increased efficiency of mounting bifacial solar panels in the "standing up" position vs the "laying down" position! It seems counter-intuitive, but the data seemed to be pretty impressive. Maybe you can test it out in a future video?

@elgabito

4 ай бұрын

Interested in this as well

@WillProwse

4 ай бұрын

Yes I saw that video, super fun idea

@whattheschmidt

4 ай бұрын

Great for farms, partial shade, easy to farm, extends the hours of solar power generation!

@jsauerii

4 ай бұрын

More people are testing that and i think only certain scenarios will make that more efficient. I will certainly be interested in the summer results though because thats when i think the will shine due to them catching the early and late sun that is rising and setting behind the south facing panels. I think the only thing that would beat that will be solar trackers....

@eclecticmemes

4 ай бұрын

@@WillProwse Yes, looking at those power curves implied to me that in the hot summer of Las Vegas the "laying flat" panels will see significant power "clipping" due to the increased heat, thus lowering efficiency at the most critical time period, whereas the "standing up" panels already at their lowest power production at the hottest part of the day will suffer %%%% power clipping at a far lower rate! Could the heat effect help the "standing panels" exceed total energy production of the "laying down" panels? Only experimental data will tell us!

That golf cart builds were awesome, nice to see they found their niche.

We hikers have known about the benefits of merino wool for a long time...welcome to the merino wool club. 😉

It’s always cool to catch up with you. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for the update, glad to see you are thriving Will!

"I have vouched for driving my SUV more instead because I don't want to die." It's just the way he says it. Cracks me up. I could watch a lot more tours of this guy's house/shops/toys.

Great video I'm glad you're doing well.

Thanks Will I live Off the Grid through your help❤❤

Thanks for the update will. You hang in there and it will get done six stars brother

"because I don't wanna die" love it

Wool is the miracle fiber. It can even keep you warm when wet. Amazing stuff. I have thrown out all of my cotton socks and wear only mareno wool, soft, comfortable, wicking and no smell. You have an awesome setup. Love your channel.

@fishhuntadventure

4 ай бұрын

Cotton is awesome. Especially inside wool socks in rubber boots at 5*F

@adelinawarriner6259

4 ай бұрын

​@@fishhuntadventurelinen is superior to cotton.. it wicks moisture unlike cotton that absorbs and holds it

@Senthiuz

2 күн бұрын

Nothing but silk touches this body.

Will you rock man. Thank you for all you do. Keep that exciting attitude.

soft starts, and mini-splits are great. I have them installed at my home and business.

Congrats on all the success of your channel. Its amazing to see how far your hard work has taken you. I remember watching an older video, where you described how when you were starting, you were living out of your van at one point. Keep doing what you're doing, i appreciate the info you put out for us.

Thanks, Will 👍

Alright! Another great video Will! I like the adventure outside solar.

Will you are the greatest. Your videos guided me to full time off grid freedom. I could easily take one of those ecoflows off your hands being a Vegas local boondocking at Lake Mead. Love your videos and please don’t ever change.

The NSX I've always loved.

Fun stuff Will, Thanks!

Love these updates, it's great to hear how people about the different ways people are living

Wow, your bucket list is amazing.... can't wait to see what you do with the catio.

Great update video, your channel is inspiring and you have encouraged so many people to start with solar

Great video, enjoyed the walk around update. The NSX is so under rated in my opinion.

These cars look so fancy, it is good that you are happy with their performance!

I made the switch to natural fabrics like 5 years ago. Definitely a good call.

Good job Will.

When I found out you healed yourself and wrote some books I wondered where that Will went... Nice to see him make an appearance

I'm always jealous to see your perfect location for solar and how easy you add to it. But I couldn't live that close to my neighbors, I'll stick with struggling with too many trees, mud, harsh winters, and firewood for now. Keep up the great work!

Very nice update video Will. Love the diversity of content and happy for your success

Hey man,so glad you're doing well,love from Adelaide South Australia 🇦🇺❤️

Looking forward to seeing your new work shop 👍be safe everyone

Thanks for the outdoor showcase, I enjoyed that. Plus sharing some of your personal preferences is nice as well, getting to know you a bit better.

Catio, brilliant!

Related to water quality, you should start researching air exchanger systems. Having good air quality is huge for maintaining good health! The typical air filters that plugin to a wall just don't hold a candle to designing an air exchanging system in your living space. It actually keeps bringing in filtered fresh air and exhausts the old stuff, keeping it in motion.

Great ❤ all this review

Top stuff love the catio would be great to see the cats and hummingbird interactions

Great video as always 👍

6:15 I recommend you do get water filtration for what you drink. The water softeners you show here won't remove anything on your list.

I’ve filtered my tap water for over 25 years. And the only reason I shy away from polyester clothing is because I don’t want to contribute to microplastic is my waste water. I don’t think wearing polyester affects your hormones.

@WillProwse

4 ай бұрын

Check out the studies on polyester clothing and the logos they use on textiles. It will blow your mind haha and yes micro plastics are huge problem! Messes with estrogen receptor sites

@this-is-slammin-549

4 ай бұрын

@@WillProwse I will back peddle a little bit. I’m sure wearing polyester has some health consequences. I just don’t think it’s is cause for alarm. I’m more worried about washing the clothes and the micro fiber’s getting in the water supply. I will try to. Find some studies and read up on it. Thanks for the video Will. I enjoy your channel so much and have learned a lot.

@JMaahs23

4 ай бұрын

I've used a tap water filter since the late 80s. I used to be able to get pressed carbon block filters for it but the last decade only coconut fiber filters for this old Amway unit. Would like to hear about the filtration you showed @WillProwse. If you watch Dr Ken Berry, he also talks about the dangers of plastic. Even plastic bowls and water bottles. Especially with heat. Same estrogen warnings.

@this-is-slammin-549

4 ай бұрын

@@JMaahs23 you couldn’t pay me to drink a bottled water. I am so against everything that bottled water has perpetuated on health and the environment. What a virtually unrecognized catastrophe that is. I will check out this doctor.

@this-is-slammin-549

4 ай бұрын

@@JMaahs23 check out installing a triple 2x20 whole house filter housing I filter all incoming tap water down to 5 micron and it passes through a GAC filter and a carbon block. Then I further filter my taps and refrigerator that I drink from down to 1 micron. I’ve had that water tested and it is very pure and not completely stripped of minerals.

Just let me know and I'll come by and pick up some of that messy wire for some solar projects I'm trying to build. 😉 talking Screen shot of catio, great idea

Smiling! You got a lot of things going on sir. Good content!

Thanks!

I noticed your shirt in several of the previous videos and even tried to do a logo search of that little stick figure cowboy guy. FINALLY found that it's just smart wool brand! Thank you!

You are awesome Will, keep sharing your life with all of us. I would like to see more whole house solutions and more education on mixing solar panels.

Great video!!

I concur with the wool clothes! I have tons of them. They are not hot in the summer either. You can wear them for days and days and they just don't smell! Brands I like are Proof, Icebreaker, Smartwool, Darn Tough socks (THE BEST), TenThousand.

@fishhuntadventure

4 ай бұрын

You can wear them for days if you want to. Yuk. I’ll stick with showering once or twice a day and fresh clothes every morning, thanks.

I love these kinds of updates!! If I ever happen to come through Vegas, It'd be great to hang out n' nerd out over all the tech. Nothing to me is as soothing as figuring out how things work etc. I've been like that since I was a kid haha!

Awesome video 🎉

You’re a real gem Will ❤

Yes! Whole home filtration!

Hope your permit comes through soon, be good to see the build process 😉👍🍻

great video and the catio is neat. On the existing metal building - put some panels on the south side of the building as well on the ground mount - dougbert

I am running my min split AC, that is installed on my camper trailer, just like solar panels, this technology is very reliable, so efficient, still no issues, and working even though it has been hit so bad that it sheared the 4 bolts holding it to the mounting bracket

We have a well. I'll be adding solar to power it. I agree on the water issue. I still need to add filtering for the whole ranch.

You sound like me according to my wife. Very passionate about what you enjoy and know is true. Keep it up.

Thanks COOP ...

Please do a tutorial on the soft start that would be nice 👍 Good Stuff

@adelinawarriner6259

4 ай бұрын

there is one.

You're the man bro💪🏼

Killing it will congrats bro

Great video! Let me know when you’ll be having a 48v garage sale! Ready to upgrade my RV 12v system.

Hi @13:05 that structure I turned into a shop by blocking in the ends and taking the sides to the ground. I also used exterior plywood for the inside walls to make it easier to attach things to the wall. A really affordable alternative to a stick build. it 24x44 I can fit 5 cars if I put one on my lift. Thanks for the water filter info I have been thinking on it for a while I think its time to do it. Cheers.

@WillProwse

4 ай бұрын

That's smart, I should put up the plywood like you. Super smart. And wow five cars is a ton!!! Nice

@Klunge

4 ай бұрын

Pretty easy to collect and store any rainwater too, which eliminates some of the contamination issues of mains water

I look forward to more info on your water system. I’m off grid and was just looking today at what it’d take to use surface water from our pond instead of just roof runoff and hauling. It may be cheaper to set up a heavy duty home filter system. Charging my Lightning at the moment at 48A, which rules.

Your instructional videos have helped me learn about solar and what I should expect living off grid. I will need to replace my Lead Acid 40kwh batteries here in the future and using your websight i think i may have settled on a two-phase approach to upgrading to Lithium Iron Phosphate. I cant use electric cars for my purpose as they cost far too much and carry far too small a payload. So i will stick to my 1990, 2002, and 2016 GMC Trucks. They are all paid for and the older ones a very cost effective to maintain.

Ha ha. Great update Will. I was listening on x1.75 and it was very entertaining. In Australia we call what you have done to your front yard a Greek Garden because in the 70s that’s what a lot of the new Australian from Greece did, they concreted all the lawn to save money and work. 😂 So funny that you have picked up on the water savings.

might want to replace all the carpet in the house if you don't like plastic fibers. Most of the "dust" in some houses is actually micro plastic fibers from carpet.

@WillProwse

4 ай бұрын

Indeed

good video!

Love that GT4

Sick cars!

Really appreciate how you shared about the water and clothing fibers, nothing over the top but just putting it out there to help make people aware that may not have been. Thanks, keep it up!!

6:36 Bravo! 👏👏👏😎

Thank you for all your work and information...love the channel been following for a few years. Love the tour..I heard you mention needing to check out the new Ecoflow Delta Pro Ultra def interested in that review just received my starter kit today, wanted to purchase before the 1k off Feb 9th codes expired......I was drawn to it by the ease, power specs and slight glitch it skirts in the solar permit matrix. Would love your input on adding other backup battery brands and charging with more eco friendly all in one with battery backup. Plan on using with transfer switch and no feeding the grid. Keep up the stelar work hope Ecoflow sends you review material soon and yeah big change since the RV on the street days. No subsitute for putting in the time!

Really couldn't agree more about the water. Food sources are equally important.

Hi Will. Cool content. Your videos are very inspiring. I'm very interested in your water filtering purifying system. I love to see videos about that. Thanks.

Please do a tutorial on the soft starters! Learning from you is definitely easier than others.

@adelinawarriner6259

4 ай бұрын

check his playlist, it's there already

I wish you were my neighbor so i could pick that brain to design my solar system lol ty for the vids

Great video as usual, I have a suggestion for a video. I'm a renter and recently got a bluetti for power outages. could you do a video on temporary or non/semi permanent solar arrays? I'd like some ideas on creative ways to mount panels or ways to keep them safe if left out for a few days.

Don't forget HEMP is a natural fiber too! (i have awesome Patagonia hemp socks that are super durable and never smell!)

Been following your channel for a while. As someone who is self taught your channel has been invaluable. Happy to see you doing good. Ever thought of jumping on a podcast with Stephen Graham (also in Vegas)?

You should look into moving to southern Oregon, less permitting issues for solar. good vid!

Sorry about the red tape slowing you down, that kind of stuff ultimately squashes most creativity. Your feedback on water systems, heat pumps, soft starts, healthy living and even cars are all relevant, helpful, or at least entertaining to a majority of your viewers so don’t worry about occasionally digressing on topics. It’s all good! 👍

Interesting comments on the issue of plastics in our bodies. I respect the articles in Consumer Reports, and the February 2024 issue has an article titled How to eat Less Plastic. One takeaway is super small particles of plastic in drinking water, coming from breakdowns in the filters used to screen larger particles in drinking water.

Am a newcomer on your channel. reading all the comments and the video blows my mind. Thank you for the wonderful content and I am sure what brought me to your channel will be solved... I was looking for a cooling system for my house as there is hardly grid power available. Any suggestion is highly welcome.

Have you thought of running a solar electric water heater or showing us a diy on one. I replaced the gas version I had last year with a Rheem heat pump. But since then I have seen some standard electric versions running off a cybo inverter straight to the element.

As a chemist myself, what he says about hormone altering chemicals in the water is absolutely true. Even down to the polyester statement.

@Twistidskull

3 ай бұрын

Agree, that’s why I only drink Diet Coke.

@davidmcnerney3048

Ай бұрын

So AJines was right about the frogs

@appliancetraining

11 күн бұрын

And off grid, miles from town, up against a mountain….. what can be said about that well water?

I'm with you on the water quality issues. I have been using a RO setup for years for the water I consume and cook with. Which whole house system did you end-up with?

Will What is the water filter system in the video. I'm getting ready to install one in my house and like yours. I would like to look into it more. Also where did you get it. Thanks

I love your brilliant mind, Will. Keep posting whatever you want. Don't worry about the comments.