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Living off grid in Colorado comes with its fair share of lessons, especially when it comes to power. Solar is the obvious long-term solution, but in the meantime, I needed a generator setup for our RV homestead. In this video, I break down why we chose a generator over solar (for now), the mistakes I made along the way, and the upgrades that helped us survive and thrive while starting a homestead in the mountains.

If you’re looking into DIY off grid living, building a homesteading family life, or just figuring out the balance between cost, convenience, and reliability, this video covers the real-world side of beginner homestead tips. From noise control to deadly exhaust gasses, from high-altitude performance to cycling batteries, I’ll show you exactly what worked for us, what didn’t, and what I would do differently.

⚡ Products featured in this video:
🔹 Generator Exhaust Extension Kit → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRYRD175?...
🔹 Shed Fan (for ventilation) → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNTQRML2?...
🔹 Sound Panels (to quiet the generator shed) → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCSD81YT?...
🔹 RV Extra Long Power Cable → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085HPJPF6?...

🌲 Whether you’re in full-time RV life, working on an off grid cabin build, or just experimenting with simple living in Colorado, this breakdown of generator vs. solar will give you a realistic picture of costs, challenges, and DIY solutions.

💡 Topics Covered:
Why we chose a generator first before investing in solar
Shed build for weather protection & noise reduction
Ventilation, exhaust, and safety concerns
Battery cycling & monitoring tips for RV systems
High-altitude generator performance fixes
Real costs of running a generator vs. small solar setup


👨‍👩‍👧 Life as a homesteading family means trial, error, and a whole lot of learning. If you’re just starting a homestead or considering off grid DIY projects, I hope this video helps you make smarter choices than I did (or at least gives you a laugh at my expense).
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00:00 Introduction
00:40 Overview
01:09 Sound & Water
01:41 Generator Safety
03:28 Generator Cycle
04:44 High Altitude & Performance
06:28 The Verdict