Preparing for Winter Off-Grid in the Woods
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Our Journey! How did we get here?
In the winter of 2019 we moved in to our self built van full time to begin living, working and travelling Canada. We quickly fell in love with chasing our dreams of adventuring off the beaten path, living off grid and being self sustaining. We drove our van thousands of miles through various countries-Canada, USA, Mexico & Guatemala. All of which we documented here on our channel, be sure to check that out! After many years on the open road we found ourselves 15 acres of remote woods on the East Coast of Canada where we are building a homestead and renovating our fully off the grid cabin. We are diving into this chapter of our lives in no experience, we're so happy we can bring you all along as we learn to do it all with our own two hands. Thank you for being here with us for cabin life, van life and all the in between!
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00:00 Preparing for winter
01:02 Fire Wood
03:24 How did this happen?
04:25 What no one wants to do...
05:24 Special Delivery
07:07 Changing a tire
08:47 Will It Work?
09:37 Next Big Project + Fav Drink
10:53 IBC Tote Fire Wood
16:02 Heat Pump Installation
20:10 Firewood Shed Pad
Hiiiii winter YOU’RE creeping up on us again! Any other suggestions to make this winter season more comfortable? 👀 These are such game changers for the cold season ahead. The real test will be running these on the darkest days (ON our off grid system) … stay tuned! Love ya pack- see you Sunday 💛
I don't think you're going to regret those heat pumps. We had them installed several years ago and they're great in the winter AND the summer. For backup heat in case of a power failure we have a centrally located pellet stove that is on one of the generator circuits (since it requires electricity for the pellet auger). It's been a great solution for our Western Washington winters.
Next time you need to demarcate an area with spray paint, first stretch and floor peg some string between each corner point. That’ll give you a straight line to follow. Happy Sunday!
Sorry, I have a question. With all the windows and sliding doors, how will you keep the heat in and not have it pass through the contour of them? I know that here I have to put plastic on mine so I don't lose anything. Otherwise you are all set for winter. I feel so much better knowing you now have heat, water, electricity, a tractor and all the new things you created so all of you are now safe.
As an emergency backup, a couple of the coleman 5 gallon jugs of water could come in handy.
You’ll be comfortable regardless of what Mother Nature throws atcha💛 do y’all have a way to block off that crawl space to save heat? Or it’s super insulated and your not worried about it ?
As a 63 y/o father and grandfather, I took great efforts to teach my daughters to be self reliant and to be able to do repairs on their own. That said, I am truly impressed by your efforts and abilities. Great job ladies!
Minor spelling gotcha in your post: "on their own" instead of "on there own".
@wallykramer7566 are you a linguist? Lol
@@wallykramer7566 Pro tip on grammar snark: Save it for people who make negative comments. You'll get less blowback.
And oh, yeah: In America, the period goes inside the quotation marks.
@@bevginnaschwartzfahren8083 No. Took two years of Latin language study. One really learns English quite well from using a contrasting language!
@@GuyWithTheDogs Message delivered and point taken.
BIG TIP for your heat pump outside unit from someone in Norway: Do make sure you have a roof over the top that will keep the snow off of it and from around it. I had to put up a snow drift shields around mine as well so it wasn't getting buried. You don't want to have to go out and shovel it off.
Crystal putting on that tire is too funny.
do you have a problem with the heat pump operating all winter? i thought they don't work well below certain temperatures
That’s what I was thinking, I just asked in the comments how was it going to go in the open outside like that
@@yomogami4561 no, not at all and it gets really cold here. Just need to keep the area around it clean.
@@jenninstitches thanks
Girls, You will want to put in a ceiling fan in your living room. It will really help get that heat off the celling and down to where you're living.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. We sure do love getting tips from our pack.🌞🐾
Girls, these Sunday videos go so quickly. 22:00 minutes... I don't think so. Seems more like 5 minutes.
You educate me, entertain me, make me laugh and make me soooo proud of you! Excelsior!
your neighbor roasting you for picking up that wheel is SO funny
Jaz & Crystal your cabin in the woods and surrounding area is looking quite spectacular. Very proud of what you have accomplished in the 3 years since you got the place. Bella & Izzy look totally comfortable and happy in their supervisory roles on the property 😉 You're going to kick winters butt!! Catch ya on the flip side ..🐾🐾 Paws Up 🐾🐾 .. Cheers ☕☕☕☕
That tractor was the best back saver you could have purchased! My husband has one just like it and I can’t imagine not having it. Can’t wait to see the next project!
In five years I will be 70 But I will follow you as long as I can. Love you girls
Love the smile on Jazzs' face while describing the heat sources for your cabin❤ I will definitely watch you ladies as long as your channel exists. Fellow Canadian girl here🇨🇦
Hot diggy dog, the cabin looks fantastic, and now you have an additional method of heating your toes this winter. THE BOSS VANWIVES are always doing it, in style. ❤❤❤
You ladies have made incredible progress of superior quality on your homestead--DIAMONDS, simply DIAMONDS!!! 🥰🎶❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦
I think you girls would be awesome in teaching how to live off grid to anyone that wants to learn.
Can’t wait to see Jaz’s heat pump data in 2 to 5 years #timeflies ❤❤❤
Paws up to all four of you!! 🐾🐾🐾🐾 The pups have never looked sweeter and the humans have never looked cuter.
Aww that is so sweet of you to say! Paws back to your pack from our pack. 🌞🐾
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Hi from Meg , mom of 2 boys married to a wonderful man but my life could have easily looked like yalls. That's why your videos are so amazing to watch it is my mental getaway and let's me see what part of myself could have made if I were to have lived that life ❤
It occurs to me that the wood could be kept dry if you reused the plastic container, cut a door in it and put some hinges on. Great video as always. Glad to see you guys prepped for our long, cold winter. We have the luxury of just moving to town for 4 months. 😅
Amazing what you two have accomplished in 3 years! I think you will kick this winter's butt (and every winter to come). Keeping each other & the fur babies warm this winter is definitely a must! Congrats to you two ( and your 2 supervisors, who keep you well stocked with plenty of kisses whether the projects go as planned or if you encounter hick-ups along the way). Can't wait for the next vlog to come out each week.
If I am still here in two to five years, (which I fervently hope) I will be watching. So Jazzy I am holding you to it!
The cabin looks amazing. You two have made incredible strides.
I just love you two, watching you both, watching you do/have projects done with a smile on your faces, your cabin is so different from when you first arrived. This winter when you are snowed in, lying on your couch watching the snow coming down. Seeing whose turn it is to clear the snow off the solar-panels. (or both)
Lots of love to you both from Mike. ❤❤
Every Sunday when I remember it is Vanwives day, it suddenly puts me in a good mood.
Looking great ladies! I sure hope you have a small /med. Size pole barn in your near future. Definitely need a place to keep all your vehicles out of the elements.
It is so great to have your friend network to help out…. The place should be toasty warm this winter. You guys are awesome!😊
You must be LOVING having your siding and windows done for this winter. You go girls!🎉
I look forward to watching you every sunday and other days as i am catching up on all your past videos. You girls rock it. Are you building a garage for clementine? She definitely needs to be under cover for the cold winter. Be safe. Take care of each other. And love each other. Bella and lizzy are such wonderful dogs. Cracks me up how Bella rips apart cardboard and lizzy is the couch potato. Bye from Oregon
Wowee Marcia, thank you for going back to watch all our past videos. We appreciate the loyalty, dedication and support.
Clementine will have a storage place before winter is our hope.
Bella and Izzy sure so have such opposite personalities.
Enjoy your Sunday. 🌞🐾
I have been watching the past two years, and I will be watching in two to five years. You ladies are the GOAT.🥰
You girls are awesome!! what an achievement! Get yourself a pile of books to read by the fire and enjoy a cozy winter - you've worked so hard for it!!
I installed a heat pump in my home last summer in August of 2022. I have saved roughly $60 per month just by doing that, and also I have a pellet stove as well. Both work wonders. Heat pump is so quiet as well.
Thanks for sharing with us Charles. 🌞🐾
Ladies you are so ready for winter. Everything is falling into place. I am so glad winter will be easier for my girls. I watch in amazement all you accomplish each week. Even when things don't work out the way you planned you still keep working! Hard work pays off just look at what you have accomplished. I'm amazed! Please give Bella & Izzy extra loves for me! Love you all! p.s. ladies take a break be lazy sit back & enjoy all ur hard work! ❤
You and us both Rhonda, every year it gets a little easier. Thank you for all your compliments. Bella, Izzy and us are sending you love.💛🐾
You two helped me get through a pandemic. I look forward to getting through another winter with your help! Such positive energy and now three sources of heat energy!
Heat pump technology has come a long way in recent years. It's amazing how compact they are now.
Dramatic recreation was EVERYTHING!!!
Good morning. You girls never cease to amaze me. I've used the totes for a while. Also use one as a recycling bin. When it's full it fits perfectly in the back of my truck. Made a lid that closes over it and locks also. Got to keep the critters out. And these videos go by so fast. I think you should have a 30-minute show. 😊. As always thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Yes poor clementine is going to need a winter home too 😅 keep her from freezing up on ya
I think you guys have mentioned it before and I think I have commented this before but I really do believe it, finding things that you enjoy in the winter is the best. Because sitting staring at the crazy amounts of snow and dreading the cold makes winter feel so much slower. So just finding even the little things that are enjoyable in the winter because it’s always there to stay for a long time so find the things that make it a good time. 💛
Right! We concur! Focus on the good things about anything and change your mindset. Thanks for the reminder. 💛🐾
I love this 🥹
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Wow girls, I found your channel when y'all bought the cabin and I can say that y'all have made a beautiful home and I am so proud of what y'all have accomplished, it is so smart to have 3 ways to heat. Winter isn't going to be hard this year and I am happy for y'all! Love from Texas! ❤❤❤
Thank you, Adam, Cory, Peter, the hvac guys and Larry!!
Put hinges on the kitchen side of your deck and you can set a new tote on your deck every time one gets empty 😍
Its crucial that the refrigerant charge be correct for your heat pumps to provide heat in very cold conditions. The condenser coil (which turns into the evaporator coil during heating) will ice up badly in temps below 25 degrees and your heating capacity will plummet the colder it gets. Any precautions that can be taken to keep the exterior coil free of moisture will help immensely. The install looks good though and I wish you both the best of luck this winter.
Very cool!...and happy for you guys! Not sure if anyone mentioned but, dehumidification will make heating much more efficient because as you remove humidity you will need less heat for the space. Stay safe and happy!
I’m sure your cabin will be much warmer with the new siding
Bonjour Vanwives, just a quick tip to change tire. Use your feet to lift the tire (sit on the ground and put your feet on each side of the tire and lift). You’ll be amazed how strong your feet are to lift heavy weight.
You need to build a cover for the heat pumps. When winter comes it’s going to be covered with snow.
Ever since I saw the video of unfinished projects.Did you finish the siding?Paint your bedroom ceiling so you can relax not not look up to an unfinished project.But I LOVED YOU BOTH AND THE PUPS.From a Canadian who lives in California 😢
Well we did finish a few more of those projects.
Happy to have you in our pack. 🌞🐾
I have had my Mitsubishi for 14 years with nothing but perfect results
Yes, we did hear that the Mitsubishi had all outstanding reviews.🌞🐾
Another great morning with Vanwifes and my morning coffee. You are fortunate to have such good friend and neighbors.
Right! We sure do feel grateful to have, the friends, family and neighbours we have in our lives. 💛🐾
HEY GIRLS. A joy that suits you so well in Autumn, you continue with the same joy and enthusiasm with the weekly projects. Buy the way, JAZZY, there's another way to warm up in winter, you tired it the first year, a visit to the friends of the WARM SOUTH. 😎🥰😘💋
Thank you.
I love you guys so much, I've been in the hospital for the last few months and I've been watching guys every Sunday and it makes me so happy watching you and what you guys do and what you guys have created, thank you so much
Sending some healing energy for you to heal quickly now. Thank you for being part of our pack. 💛🐾
I never would have thought to use the bucket and hydraulics to get the tire off. Good job.
My brother was a backhoe operator and one day I saw him get a backhoe onto a flatbed using nothing but the bucket, shovel and hydraulics. It was amazing to watch.
You ladies never cease to amaze me with all you're doing to get winter ready. I was getting cold just watching you talk about winter. And it was awesome to see you're ready for your next hot, humid summer. Oh, the puppies will be sooooooo happy. Bummer about sweet clems tire, but it was nice to see how many wonderful friends and neighbors you have to help out. And "oh snap" crystal just slid that tire on there; brought a big smile to my face. I love your idea for the fire wood and using the plastic tubs as a roof. And jenninstiches below had a great idea of adding a snow shield / roof to your heat pump; NICE!. So, for now, I will let you two beauties get back to work and I'm going to get myself some leftover pizza for breakfast. So, love and hugs to you and the fur babies and I'll see you next week. OH, and yes I'll be watching in 5 years for your report. As long as you're here, I'll watch. Bernie ❤
I enjoy watching each of you playing to your strengths, which allows the two of you to accomplish amazing things.
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Use 275/330 gallon totes for wood storage/transport you can carry tote with tractor fork from the place where you store it and put one tote at the time near the house in winter 😉
Ho I don't have watch all the video hehehe🤣
To finish off the warm touches for winter you need to cover your windows with some curtains. It will make a huge difference in retaining the heat inside your home. Congratulations on a beautiful home! Yall have done an amazing job.
Thank you for sharing with us. Happy to have you in our pack.🌞🐾
Always check air pressures before using. Weekly fluid checks all vehicles.
Thanks Jim, good advice. 🌞🐾
The recreation was sooo realistic!😆
Lol, it's a mini-split, not a heat pump. ALSO, that was not gravel, that's what's called rip-rap, larger than gravel, used for soil retainment, fill and drainage. You guys are kicking ass! Happy winter!
beautiful progress, still going to be fun to see what you get done over the next few weeks before Winter Arrives, VanWives
Right! Winter can arrive any time although it does not officially start until Dec.21st.
Thanks for your kind comments.🌞🐾
I'm sure yall ladies will stay toasty warm this winter season. I would love to live in Canada. Especially with all the heat resources you ladies have installed. I love the snow .
Yes we will be warm for sure this winter. There is no doubt that the snow is beautiful. ❄️🐾
Glad yall are getting things taken care of with all the help before winter arrives!!! Be safe and can't wait to see the next project ❣️
I'm still working on the pre-winter list, a little harder now that it is dark at 7pm. Stay strong girls!! You can do it!!
Here is a tip for next time, and there will be a next time, on the tire mount. If you place a shovel under the tire you can use it as a fulcrum to lift the tire by pushing the handle down. The cup on the shovel helps hold the tire on and if you squat by the shovel handle and use your knee to press the handle down you have both hands free to get the tire positioned.
I wonder what the average number of times per video I see them doing something like driving a tractor like a boss, for example, and think, "I love them." They are amaze.
Incredible amount of work has been accomplished! Getting to a create a civilized home with all the accoutrements...well I am astounded! And super proud of you two! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
All this enthusiasm and you still had time to help the Ambition Strikes team. You ladies are amazing. Wishing you and your furry kids a blessed week filled with gentle seasonally appropriate weather and restful evenings together. Peaceful greetings from the southeast shore of the Great Swamp Erie.
i have a 100-year-old house that didn't have AC when i bought it, so a few years ago i installed (well, had a company install) a Mitsubishi mini-split (heat pump) system with 4 interior units. Makes summers (especially now that they are hotter for longer) so much more bearable. One thing I've found is that sometimes the water drain gets clogged so it starts leaking into the house. the Technician who came out to fix it gave me "Purcool green ministrips" to put in the drain pan, which should keep the water from getting gunky and causing clogging. I also use the units for heat in the transition months, before I turn on the furnace. Mostly because we can't use the mini-split system when it's less than 0 Fahrenheit outside, and it definitely gets colder than that here!
I noticed the shoulder checks that Jaz made when manoeuvring Clem near the solar panels. She's a total pro!
Why Stephen, thank you so much for the huge compliment. Means so much to me. Especially thanks for noticing!🌞🐾
I lo💕💕ve my Sundays with VanWives 🕊🕊
More ready for winter than I am!! LOL Look forward to cold days and baking!
She got that wheel on and her crocs weren’t even in sport mode!!! 😂😂😂
A car port for all vehicles, toys, clementine would be nice future projects.
You gals are the best way to start my Sunday full of motivation and this mom is as always cheering you on!
You know the way you cut that cage, if you cut another one just like it and keep it that way. You would then have a lift cage platform for your tractor you can use when having to work on anything outdoors above your head. It would be easy and quick to move as you work, like a homemade bucket truck.
You started with a neglected cabin. You now have a luxury complex. Damn.
Thank you, we truly love our homestead. 🌞🐾
Remember kids when you run low air pressure on tractor tires it will split.. lol
You girls should build a permanent shelter for your heat pump on side of your house, to keep the Wx elements off of it.
Your cabin looks amazing, in three years you girls tackled so much had some ups and downs but never give up. Can’t wait until next week. Love ya all ❤️🐾🐾❤️🐾🐾 can’t forget Bella and Izzy
Thank you Sandra, we have a vision for our homestead. We are still working on that vision. Bella and Izzy are the stars. 💛🐾
Great job getting ready for winter! You are such hard workers. Looking forward to watching you next week 💛
Thank you for your kind words. We are happy to have you as part of our pack.💛🐾
Me; "I'm intrinscally lazy and I work very hard at it"". Figuring how to more efficently do something with reduced inputs (cost, labour, time, enegry... angst) is well worth the time invested and frustration to resolve.
The heat pumps are amazing, not just for heating, but also cooling.
We took 1x4's and built 3-foot-high frames onto our pallets to keep our firewood from sliding off. Even if you have your wood stacked where you want it. We move them from where we cut&split the wood, to where we store it, to the house with our tractor and forks. It's quite simple and quick.
You two are just so fun to watch! Hard and happy workers! Hope you have a very warm winter!
It is funny to think that electricity is your primary source of heat use! For us non-off-grid types it is just the opposite! Wood would be renewable, propane more efficient, and electricity the last choice. Another great video! Thanks for everything!
you two have come along way in three years its beautiful and such a peaceful home keep on keeping on 😊
So happy to see you guys on Sundays, hope you have an amazing week! Thank you for sharing your journey!
Oh Courtney, thank you for following our journey. Happy to have you in our pack. 🌞🐾
Crystal ,did you use that device that Jaz gave you to collect berries? "Depending on the variety, blueberry bushes are harvested in two to four picks between mid-August and mid-September"
Anyone else find it funny she's singing a song about death after clementine got a flat tire? 😂
As it seemes, i have the same unit over here at my place in ol Scandinavia (Mitsubishi). It works like a charm. Warm in the winter, cool in the summer and absolutely great as a dehumidifier. You place is coming together so nice, and it is looking sharp! 💛
Looking forward to the wood shed build. Good idea to use the frames from your water totes to store wood.
Hey from the Netherlands... you both are so positive and nice!
Your joy and enthusiasm come right through your video`s and always put a smile on my face . And for that, I thankyou. Take care of yourselves.
for air barrier around the windows you can insert the correct size of backer rod foam and seal with a caulking such as Big Stretch. This will keep out the wind and moisture around windows and doors, hopefully doors were installed on top a bead or two of caulking to seal the gap under thresholds !! Then you can apply your interior finish ( wood) surrounding the windows and casing around each door
Well done ladies you have learn so many new skills and such a great idea to have an additional source of heating. What you have done to the cabin is nothing short of a miracle as it not only looks completely different but amazing x
Thank you Lynne for all the kudos. Happy to have you in our pack. 🌞🐾
Hi Vanwives, i can't help but getting happy watching your home getting nicer for each video 😁 It is so inspiring. 👍 Be happy to 😊
Aww thank you for your kind words, so kind of you to share with us.🌞🐾
Howdy lil ladies, y'all are awesome. Y'all keep working, learning and teachin. Luv yall
Enjoy the singing, Crystal and jazz 🐾 the place is really coming together wishing you ladies the very best in life. All the best to you and yours. Have a wonderful week. Take care
You guys are a great team. You were made for each other.
Aww Terry that is so sweet of you to share with us. 💛🐾
Your place looks fabulous.! So glad for you for all you've managed to get done. Impressive and inspiring.
Thank you for your kind words. Happy to have you as part of our pack. 🌞🐾