Episode 11 - Off Grid Horror Stories

One of the most popular topics in off grid living is the tiny house... and it's our turn to talk about it! Lucky for us, Ryan actually built and lives in his own tiny house so we've got plenty of information to work with. In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies. Here are the talking points: Average cost Tiny house materials Where to park it Greatest areas of consideration Worst part of living in a tiny house Best part of living in a tiny house Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use: Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/ If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast! Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] and we will be in touch. Thank you and enjoy!

Planning for retirement can be confusing and difficult enough as it is. Add on the fact that you want to do it off the grid and now you've got even more to think about! In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies. Here are the talking points: Cost of living off grid Biggest price tags How to retire Greatest areas of consideration Be prepared for added expenses Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use: Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/ If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast! Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] and we will be in touch. Thank you and enjoy!

We've got a short episode for you all this week! Today is all about the specs on the Lion Safari ME solar power station - your go to for easy off grid living. In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies. Trying to decide between a custom system and a solar power power station can be tricky, especially when you are living a minimalist life style. We discuss what goes into the Lion Safari ME and the deals we've got going just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Here are the talking points: Working the Lion Safari ME Safari ME specs What solar works best GoSun Fusion specs Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use: Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/ If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast! Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] and we will be in touch. Thank you and enjoy!

Jumping into the world of renewable energy and the off grid lifestyle all together can be very overwhelming. There are so many things to consider that you never had to think about when connected to the grid.  In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies. Some of the biggest mistakes we see are people buying products without having done their research. This then leads to them wasting hundreds if not thousands of dollars! We offer our knowledge on major points of consideration as it relates to what to consider before you make that next purchase. Here are the talking points: Mistakes we've made Mistakes we've seen customers make How much power do you need? What is your budget? Maintenance Installation Do your research Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use: Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/ If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast! Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] and we will be in touch. Thank you and enjoy!

Renewable energy is all about doing something good for the earth, but what are you supposed to do with your solar panels and batteries when they no longer work? The wrong answer is throw them in the dump. In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies. This question of recycling renewables here in the US will continue to come up as more and more solar panels are installed every year. We offer our knowledge on major points of consideration as it relates to recycling your renewable materials in the most planet friendly way. Here are the talking points: Solar panel life expectancy Recyclable parts Where to recycle solar panels Problems with recycling Trivia How to recycle batteries easily Benefits of recycling Make money from your batteries Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use: Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/ If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast! Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] and we will be in touch. Thank you and enjoy!

One of the most asked questions (beyond the whole solar thing) that we get asked about is how to continue working while off grid. People need access to the internet if they are going to have a remote job and don't simply drive into town for work. That access just got a lot easier. In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies. The latest and greatest Elon Musk idea is Starlink. This new company is beginning to provide internet access via satellite to everyone no matter where you are in the US (with plans to expand across the world). This means you do not have to be in a grid tied home or even anywhere close to civilization to have access to the internet. We offer our knowledge on major points of consideration as it relates to access to the internet when off the grid. Here are the talking points: Do people even use the internet off grid? Trivia Elon Musk's new company : Starlink How does Starlink work? The goal of Starlink How will this affect off grid living? Anybody can use this Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use: Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/ If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast! Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] and we will be in touch. Thank you and enjoy!

Welcome to Season 2 everybody!! We are so happy you have stuck around with us for the first season and have made it all the way here. Today is a very special episode because it is our Halloween edition episode!  In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies. Yes, this is an educational and informational podcast but that doesn't mean we can't have fun (and if you've been listening, you know we have lots of fun). Today's episode is mostly fun but we do discuss the results of letting your off grid battery system become the new home to rats and birds... Don't do that! Here are the talking points: Season 2 intro Ghost stories Horrible off grid experiences Most haunted campgrounds Avoiding ghosts off grid Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use: Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/ If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast! Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] and we will be in touch. Thank you and enjoy!

Welcome to the season 1 finale!! Camping is all fun and games until things go wrong... What are the essentials you will need to handle any situation? Let's talk about that! In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies. Did somebody say special guest? That's right! On today's episode, we have our first ever guest to discuss all things camping! We offer our knowledge on major points of consideration when preparing for that weekend camping trip and even hitchhiking across the country. Here are the talking points: Special guest introduction Different ways to camp Best camping destinations Essential gear The dangers of camping Camping activities Wrapping up season 1 Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use: Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/ If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast! Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] and we will be in touch. Thank you and enjoy!

Utilizing the power of the sun is not limited to creating electricity for your home! Solar cooking has been around for hundreds of years and the science behind it only continues to improve. In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies. Every day is the perfect day to talk about food. It's something we all need to live so it's a good idea to know how you would still cook in a power loss situation. We offer our knowledge on major points of consideration when preparing meals off the grid or even when you don't have access to gas or electricity. Here are the talking points: Dehydrating meat Grilling Open fire Smokers Solar cooking Battery storage When would you need this? Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use: Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/ If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast! Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] and we will be in touch. Thank you and enjoy!

Everything on earth needs it, making it essential to the survival of our planet... yes we are talking about love today! Well, no we're not but we are talking about water. In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies. How would you survive without it? The answer is you wouldn't so it is a necessary discussion to be had when considering going off the grid. We offer our knowledge on major points of consideration when trying to obtain and treat water off the grid. Here are the talking points: Water conservation How to get it What is needed for a well? Hauling water Collecting rainwater Things to think about Water heating Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use: Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/ If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast! Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at [email protected] and we will be in touch. Thank you and enjoy!