What Off-Grid Means at BTB
Off-Grid isn’t weekend glamping or off-the-shelf kits. It’s full-time self-sufficiency, making sure our life on the road and on the property is supported by systems that work reliably in real-world conditions. Every setup is designed to keep us operational, independent, and prepared — rain or shine, travel day or workday.

Operating Environment & Constraints

• Full-time motorhome living

• Towing and deploying systems on the road

• Pacific Northwest climate: rain, mud, and cold snaps

• Property work just beginning: planning for water, power, and off-grid sustainability

• All systems must be repairable, maintainable, and practical under real-world conditions

Current Onboard Systems

• Power & Energy: Solar, batteries, portable generators

• Water & Sanitation: Onboard tanks, basic filtration, manual backups

• Climate & Heating: Wood stove, propane heater, insulated living space

• Storage & Organization: Modular, accessible, and field-ready

Planned / In-Design Systems for the Property

• Expanded water capture and filtration

• Solar + battery for independent property power

• Off-grid climate solutions for bathhouse and outbuildings

• Storage, drying, and supply systems optimized for multi-structure use

• Integrated layouts that keep maintenance and access simple

Design Principles

• Systems must be repairable and field-serviceable

• Redundancy over convenience; simple fallback systems over complex automation

• All designs are based on practical, lived experience, not theory

• Failures are treated as data, not setbacks

If a system only works when everything is perfect, it’s not ready for off-grid life.

This is the foundation of Off-Grid at BTB — starting on the motorhome and expanding to the property with practicality, independence, and operational reliability guiding every design decision. Scroll down to see posts documenting our journey as systems come online.