The new project has started

I'm here. And it's good to be back in a quiet place in my own house.
The last tenant left the place a mess but with the help of my friends I'm getting it back into shape.
The first step was to get the power hooked back up so I can do the work necessary. The whole point of the renovation is to get myself off the grid so I don't plan on keeping the power hooked up. My hopes are to have a stand alone system up and running by the spring.
After the dust settles I will start on the heating system.
Currently I heat with a wood stove and it does a great job. The drawback is that I have to constantly tend the fire. So I cannot venture out very far for long or the house will freeze.
My idea is to construct a wood gasifier. This will provide both heat for the house and gas to run a generator.
I need to sit down and figure out the size so I can run it round the clock with minimal refueling. I'm thinking once a day.
So I need to locate a generator and modify it for my purposes.
The gasifier is the easy part oddly enough. I'm going to take a few designs I've researched and incorporate some automation. I would like to use sawdust since I have a fairly large supply of it but the issues with using that fuel is a challenge. I would also like to use wood scrap so the machine will need to be flexible as far as the design of the burn chamber is concerned.
Once I have the gasifier done I can vent the gas into another device to burn it for heat until I get the generator. Maybe I can modify a gas water heater?

Putting the finishing touches on the rv

I have been fighting with the idea of driving my rv to my house but in its current state it may not make it.
I had all the systems fixed but when I drove it to its current location I lost the directionals and I still don't know why.
And on the way the drive shaft bearing started to vibrate so it will need to be replaced. But on the other hand it may make the 900 miles if I baby it and stop often.
I don't know.
All I know right now is that I can't sleep because I have all these thoughts racing through my head.
Maybe I will see things more clearly in the morning.

Here I go

Well, I finally did it.
I decided to cast off everything and go off the grid.
I've researched a lot of alternative systems and I have arrived at the point where I can safely start implementing my ideas.
The first step is going to be altering my house to make the transition easier. This includes installing a composting toilet, low power LED lighting and a better heat source.
I will have power by way of a modified generator which I will only use when I need it otherwise I will utilize a storage system charged by a windmill.
I'm excited and terrified at the same time.
Stay tuned. . .