Truck Smashed Again – This is Becoming a Problem!
A routine trip turns into chaos when disaster strikes—again! In this episode, titled “Truck Smashed Again – This is Becoming a Problem!”, we face another tailgate-crushing mishap while contending with thick smoke from nearby forest fires. Life on our remote wilderness homestead never ceases to challenge us, but we’re always learning and adapting to whatever comes our way.
Table of Contents
- Sorting out our electrical plan
- Pepper is sick!
- Melodi’s not going to like this
- Running from the fire smoke
- EPIC FAIL!!
- Finally heading out
Sorting out our electrical plan
Today is an exciting day as we wire for full-fledged electricity in our tiny cabin. We’ve had to deal with a mosquito problem, but the smoke is actually helping with that. This electrical upgrade will be a game-changer for us in terms of comfort. Ryan is busy with the wiring, and we are also working on blocking the walls for insulation. It’s a bit chaotic, but we are thrilled to finally organize our space.
Pepper is sick – but look at this view!
As we navigate the challenges of our off-grid life, we also have to ensure our equipment is functioning properly. Unfortunately, Pepper was having trouble locking the pins down that secure the bucket to the lift arms. The solenoid that controls the lift rams is not functioning. It may be blocked with debris that somehow made it by the hydraulic fluid filters. We are not sure, but we need to resolve this issue quickly, especially since we rely heavily on him for our homesteading tasks.
Melodi’s not going to like this
In the midst of our work, I had the idea to knock down a tree that was too close to the cabin. Though Melodi might not think it’s the best idea, it’s essential for the safety of our tiny cabin. The forest fires have hit home this year and we need to make sure we have an adequate fire-break around the perimeter of our little homestead. This task is risky, but it’s important to keep our area clear of potential hazards.
Running from the fire smoke
As we were making progress, we noticed that forest fires were causing thick smoke to blanket our island. It is actually dangerous to breath smoke so we are careful not to exert ourselves. We had so many things on the homesteading agenda for this week, but this fire situation has forced us to rethink our plans and wear respirators. It’s critical to stay safe while we manage our homestead, and we are praying for the safety of our neighbors as well.
EPIC FAIL!! Truck Smashed Again!
During what should have been a routine loading process, disaster struck when the trailer detached unexpectedly, leading to our truck’s tailgate being crushed. Seriously? We sure didn’t want out truck smashed again! This is not the first time we’ve faced such a setback. Another lesson learned – the hard way… the gooseneck was not secured properly, and the trailer wheels weren’t chocked. This was a perfect example of how critical it is to follow basic safety protocols. You cannot be in a hurry when you are living remotely!
Finally heading out
After a long day filled with unexpected events, we’re finally ready to leave the island. We are taking Pepper in for maintenance and hoping for clearer skies ahead. Even though we have to contend with a truck smashed again, an despite the challenges we’ve faced, we are always learning and adapting to ensure our off-grid lifestyle continues smoothly.
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