Off Grid Driveway Project: Victory at last! 1 month in the making

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Building off grid comes with a LOT of challenges, but some of them, you cant exactly anticipate. This driveway has been holding us up for weeks, with torrential rains, flooding, endless mud, and the strangest things breaking... we are so grateful to get a win this week!
Buying an excavator with NO EXPERIENCE was a gamble, but we felt it was the best way to make big progress here on our mountainous, heavily overgrown, and unmanaged hunting property. With another baby on the way, we've changed our plans & are building off grid cabin number 2. This cabin will be big enough for us to have live in for years to come, with beds for guests, solar, and a real septic tank (no more composting toilet).
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@unclej5951 Месяц назад

Get you a little pump sprayer and fill it with diesel and spray it on the bottom of that dump trailer before loading it. It will help with unloading. It's how we dirt guys get our loads to clear out. Once it starts building up in the front of the trailer make sure to clear it out because it only gets worse over time. The trick was for getting asphalt to unload properly, but it works for dirt, too. I wouldn't worry much about contamination because you will only be using a cup or 2 over the entire bed. After you apply it, don't walk on it. You will bust your ass. Haha.

@woodysbarndominium Месяц назад

That’s great advice!

@woodysbarndominium Месяц назад

We have a TON of footage of woody working on the excavator that we didn’t include, one of these days I’ll get around to editing it together to make a “learning how to maintain & fix my excavator” video 👍… one day 😂

@benhull498 14 часов назад

Just watched this video from Chilliwack BC Canada 🇨🇦 keep up the good work!

@zetuskid 12 дней назад

Woody I believe your dog would love riding in the excavator with you.😊

@edwardhughes3240 Месяц назад

Keep a garden rake with the trailer. Turn it upside down and use it to pull the material out of your tilted trailer. Eddie

@woodysbarndominium Месяц назад

Hey thank you!

@Charles-xq6mr Месяц назад

Can't wait to see how far you get!! He's going to be a pro by the time he's done!! Nothing like on the job training!!

@woodysbarndominium Месяц назад

Boy you’re so right!!! Night and day difference between his starting point a month or so ago and now! ❤

@Charles-xq6mr Месяц назад

Happy Fathers Day, Woody..ace mechanic!! Every day is a new experience!!! Gotta love it!! Great progress!!

@darienneflint9354 Месяц назад

😂❤❤ Woody certainly had his fare share of annoyance this week ... showing patience big time ... but that was a trial first then now your project with the excavator and he is learning new skills for future maintenance wise not good timing now but an inevitable necessary evil cant wait for more projects etc next week stay healthy and safe

@allenflorindosr3058 Месяц назад

Watching from our main off grid property trying to get some of our projects done.

@MrManicola Месяц назад

is a good thing you are an engine mechanic

@woodysbarndominium Месяц назад

Megan here, I dont know what we would do if he weren't so handy!

@anthonya.perrysr4887 Месяц назад

Your site is awesome. It brings back a ton of memories of when my wife and I purchased our farm. The learning never ends. Life is so much easier now. Hard work is an everyday thing. We love it. Montgomery County, TN.

@woodysbarndominium Месяц назад

Oh my gosh I’m so looking forward to a season of life where things aren’t so crazy! This is fun, and it’s satisfying to build a life this way but my goodness it’s work! Thanks for joining us :)

@user-ht6bp5im1z Месяц назад

Sweet when things work out repairing machine .. Amen

@michellenelson9073 Месяц назад

I built my own chicken coop, wood storage shed, and small shed for outdoor stuff. Everyone says I could do it cuz I have had 5 strokes. But I never give up

@woodysbarndominium Месяц назад

HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who joined us in the live chat tonight ❤ yall are the best! See you next week ❤❤❤

@robheijne7527 Месяц назад

Good morning and happy Father's Day everyone

@jb41161 Месяц назад

Ya"ll are awesome Just found your channel by chance. And went back and watched a few and am loving it.

@vicseed9720 4 дня назад

Fascinating channel. I live in the UK and unfortunately we don't have the available land to do this and tbf, I am a little old, but I wish you success.

@Michigan-thrifter Месяц назад

I'd look into a wireless remote for the dump trailer as well as a 12v vibrator to vibrate material out of trailer. That's what we use in big salt spreaders to clear that stubborn stuck salt.

@woodysshop1369 Месяц назад

Absolutely on the remote. Dunno if I can justify the vibrator, but we’ll see after 30+ loads for our drive. I may be able to justify it then.

@Michigan-thrifter Месяц назад

@@woodysshop1369 I hope it gets better, hard to watch you guys struggle with so many break downs.. Keep up the good fight

@caryallen62 Месяц назад

By the way y'all, I am out here in the Texas panhandle area close to Lubbock and a little ways from Amarillo. Hot, dry and dusty most of the time. But, I like it. ❤

@denniswray470 Месяц назад

It has been hard work with all the breakdowns and the weather but you are making good progress with your neighbor's job and your own work so look on the bright side Rome was not built in a day have a great Father's Day all. From Hull in the UK.

@allangoble3840 Месяц назад

As usual another awesome video.

@seangust415 Месяц назад

I'd love to come help you guys but can't afford it 😞 but know I'm there when I watch y'all on here

@woodysbarndominium Месяц назад

Hey in spirit counts!

@jerrystout3032 Месяц назад

Great Job guys!😇!😇!

@JohnyMac-tb6ms Месяц назад

Man O' man. Have you ever read Job? The good Lord is surly trying you. One step at a time. One day at a time. You rock Brother. 73 & God Bless.

@dianehill6612 Месяц назад

Looking good guys ❤

@billiehuskins8129 Месяц назад

Love these kind of videos. It's so important to get to you home without the mud stopping you

@woodysbarndominium Месяц назад

This whole process of developing raw land is rough, and monotonous, and often it’s really not super sexy, but it’s our real journey! If there’s anything I’ve learned from sharing online, it’s that showing the whole journey is a better plan than just saving the cool stuff and pretending the other things didn’t happen. I don’t wanna give anyone false hope either lol

@corzcordez1803 27 дней назад

1st time in your channel watching from Philippines

@carljoebrown Месяц назад

woody you da man. good stuff. viewer wabash puma..

@bobd3330 17 дней назад

Tampa Florida check y

@woodysbarndominium 17 дней назад

Welcome to the party Tampa!

@perbondesson1408 Месяц назад

Nice work your doing. Keep up the good work. I'm watching from sweden and I do same work.

@laruedouglas7972 Месяц назад

At least one thing is, Woody sure is learning how to work on everything. Good Luck to you both 🤞.

@terrymedina7893 Месяц назад

Praying for you both and your family, love your videos, what’s so funny is I thought Woody was man with such wonderful patience 🤣 he fooled me 🤭

@MrJeffm66 Месяц назад

Next time, turn the cab on the opposite side of the blade and curl the boom and bucket all the way in. The thumb is easier to handle and easier to put the pin in.

@TKL7A3 Месяц назад

Watching from Australia 👍🏻

@xroaddog934 Месяц назад

I'm in NW Ark... And within 1hr drive from you'all. So, 👋howdy neighbor! 🤠

@michaelmasters219 Месяц назад

I take my hat off to woody he's doing a great job thank you Mike

@wadeburns1231 Месяц назад

Dropping in from northwest Tennessee hey y'all way go woody keep moving forward and your dreams will come true for your family 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@richardcobb2852 Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing, as always great content. 👍👍

@timray1827 Месяц назад

Happy Father's Day from Tennessee

@user-qt9vd7pk9f Месяц назад

Watching you from Sulphur Oklahoma!! Enjoy doing so! Good Luck on this ADVENTURE!! I also think it is wonderfulthat Woody is able to do all the Mechanic Work!! Saves alot of money I am sure! He reminds me of my late husband, he could do anything also!!

@clanwatkins Месяц назад

Progress👍, glad to see y'all doing well

@phantp78 Месяц назад

Love watching ya guys here in Wisconsin.

@michellenelson9073 Месяц назад

Thank you both, I do all my work myself. And have learned from you so much. Thank you

@MyBeast199 Месяц назад

For what your doing with the dump trailer it would be extremely helpful to have a wireless remote you can use a wireless winch remote from harbor freight $40 (and a diode if it’s power down) plenty of videos showing how to do it.

@halfwayfarmsandoutdoors3550 Месяц назад

Tip: when pulling trailer loaded around the house, put the transfer case in low range if it has it. Easier on clutch and everything. Check the material from the burnt house for nails!!! Usually is loaded with them.

@briancarter1629 Месяц назад

You and woody are awesome lots of love from the uk❤

@delindaconard6579 Месяц назад

Good video

@SeanSquatchPNW Месяц назад

Letsdig, cottontop, wranglerstar, dieselcreek, andrew Camerata, great channel's to watch when it comes to heavy machinery.

@jharper8192 Месяц назад

Have fun

@enricami2494 Месяц назад

Tremendous efforts and monumental perseverance. I like you people. Thank You

@jb41161 Месяц назад

oh and good for you for standing your ground

@FeatherOfhope333 Месяц назад

Man was hoping you would name the dog Andy….. that being said if Dave ever comes home without Woody….follow the dog!

@mikec9311 Месяц назад

Happy Father's Day Woody! Looks like progress is being made, good job. I think I would have driven the excavator over a cliff by now. :) Looking forward to more videos. Stay safe so you don't piss off Megan anymore than you absolutely have to! Husband and wife both retired Navy in Jacksonville Fl.

@woodysbarndominium Месяц назад

Megan here… HA! Me too!! I don’t have the patience for fixing things that he does. Definitely wouldn’t have bought such a mysterious grey market excavator if I weren’t certain he would take care of it. Also, happy to report he was much safer this week 🥹

@danielroberts5230 Месяц назад

I'm south of you guys I in Waldron ar

@denaephan1200 Месяц назад

Watching from Kansas, thank you for bringing us along for the adventures.

@Glenn_and_ShannonsSalty_Life Месяц назад

Hey guys!

@Glenn_and_ShannonsSalty_Life Месяц назад

87 here, humidity prolly at 65%, very little breeze blowing, and I will concur that it’s as hot as two rats doing the deed in a wool sock

@charlottependergrass5549 Месяц назад

WTG

@janicemoler403 Месяц назад

What a trooper, moving a mountain 🏔️ one rock at a time❤

@andreamanocchi4066 Месяц назад

Way to go Woody! Glad you were able to fix all the equipment! Small gains are always a step in the right direction.

@DallasHuybregts 13 дней назад

What brand of boots are you wearing Woody? How are they holding up?

@robcain6254 28 дней назад

Why not dump a few trailer loads and then use the blade on the excavator you could pack it in an level it out at the same time just asking

@woodysbarndominium 27 дней назад

It’s a lot of distance to cover in the excavator, a lot less ware and tear if we let it stay in the ditch and use the tractor for the spread

@southafricanprepper6799 Месяц назад

if you are going to be using a trailer, expect it to be damaged

@caryallen62 Месяц назад

Ha ha, my last comment was too long. 😂 RU-vid is telling me to shut up. 😂🎉🎉

@jharper8192 Месяц назад

LAME

@woodysbarndominium Месяц назад

They still haven’t caught him 😩

@HallnoutMhall 24 дня назад

Great channel folks. You got my sub. 7-1-24 25.7k subscribers.

@woodysbarndominium 23 дня назад

Thank you! Welcome to the club :)

@HallnoutMhall 23 дня назад

@@woodysbarndominium your welcome. I binged on 4 or 5 videos last night. Not lots of time in summer to watch. Take care, push record, and we'll see you down the road.....thanks!

@woodysbarndominium 23 дня назад

@@HallnoutMhall you got that right. Summer is our busiest season too. Hopefully the fall will be a little lighter!