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rexmitchell
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Apr 19, 2019

Off grid camp setup

Hi all. I’m in a situation where I’m going be setting up a camp off the grid that we will use frequently throughout the year. A couple things about the place, we have windmill water but no electricity. This water will be good enough if I want to treat it to use for showers/toilet, etc. I will be using an inverter generator since it gets a tad bit warm in Texas during the summer/fall and we will need to be able to run the AC all day at times. Town if close by so if I need to haul 50 gallons or so of fresh water for the trailer that is doable. I’ll plan to haul black water to town in a tote and dump black water there so I’m not planning to build a septic at this point.

Now, I’m looking at how to handle the water. The windmill water is not where I’ll be camping and I’ll have to haul it, not a problem using a transfer pump and tanks. I’m going to setup probably a 200-300 gallon water tank in camp that will be elevated so that I can use a gravity fed if necessary but I am also looking at an on demand water pump because I will need water outside for tasks. Has anyone done a setup like this for the on demand pump? I planned to run a splitter off of the pump to run a hose with a sprayer and an outdoor sink. And other advice tips on what I’m trying to do here?

I’ve used generators before but not really a 24/7 setup. Doing research now on what type I’d like to buy but I’m open for suggestions here as well.

Thanks in advance.
  • A good AC is a requirement in Texas from April-November. First week of November I had that thing cut on it got so warm. 23 degrees the week before and 80 the following week. Gotta love it. Oh and the wind. The placement of that trailer was done specifically to eat the wind in the front of the trailer. Even when it gusts 35-40 it barely moves it since the front face directly into it. Last hunting camp we had was on fixed sites and my trailer was always broadside to the wind. 30+ mph winds felt like a tornado was coming through.