🔆 Another Day Building Our 5K Off-Grid Solar System
Building off-grid infrastructure is never as simple as it looks on paper — and today was a perfect example of that.
We spent another long day working on our **5K solar power system**, a critical part of keeping our off-grid campground and event space running sustainably. While we were excited to finally get everything installed, the process came with an unexpected challenge right out of the gate.
The frame that was purchased with the solar panels turned out to be **missing several major components**, parts that were essential to assembling the system safely and correctly. Unfortunately, replacements for those components weren’t available anywhere, which meant we had no choice but to **redesign the entire setup from scratch**.
Redesigning a solar system mid-build isn’t ideal, but off-grid life teaches you flexibility fast. After reassessing the structure, sourcing alternative parts, and adjusting the layout, we were finally able to move forward.
By the end of the day — just before the sun dipped below the horizon — we successfully completed **one full solar unit and got it installed into place**. Seeing it standing and ready was a huge win after the setbacks earlier in the day.
Every step like this brings us closer to a stronger, more reliable **off-grid solar power system**, helping us reduce reliance on generators and keep our desert operation running efficiently. Progress may not always be fast, but it’s always worth it.
Stay tuned — there’s much more solar work ahead as we continue building a resilient, sustainable future off-grid.
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Solar Chaos to Success! 5 Years Off-Grid & Our Biggest Lesson Yet ⚡🎤
5 Years Off-Grid: Solar Troubles, Triumphs & Celebration at Ka-Hoon Campground 🌞🎤
Today marks **five incredible years** of living off-grid on our land — October 18th, 2020! To celebrate, we’re hosting a special **Open Mic Night** at **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**, livestreamed at **6 PM MDT** on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**.
In honor of our anniversary, we’re opening the **vault** once again with **Part 2 of our 8k solar build** — a real story of challenges, lessons, and victory.
During the build, we ran into major issues when **two solar controllers stopped working**. At first, we thought we’d done something wrong, but after bringing in a **certified solar technician**, we discovered that **everything was wired correctly**.
The real culprit? The **manufacturer had wired the combiner box backwards**, which caused it to **feed back into the controllers**, burning them out! Thankfully, **Shop Solar Kits** stood behind their products, sending us a **new combiner box and controller** and even covering the **technician’s cost**.
Once everything was replaced, the system ran perfectly — finally bringing power to our **Greenroom and Music Studio**, and temporarily powering our **RV** until the 5k solar setup is complete.
This project is a reminder that **living off-grid isn’t always easy**, but every challenge makes the reward that much brighter. Come celebrate our 5-year milestone — **music, laughter, and community under the desert sky.**
🎤 **Open Mic Night – October 18th, 6 PM MDT**
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đź“ş **Livestream: Colquhoun Entertainment on TikTok**
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Thinking of Going Off-Grid? Watch Our Live Morning Streams & Learn the Truth About Homestead Life!
Thinking of Living Off-Grid? Join Our Daily Livestreams
Have you ever dreamed of living **off-grid**? Wondering what it really takes to step away from the hustle of modern life and create a lifestyle built around **self-reliance, sustainability, and freedom**?
Every morning on **Colquhoun Entertainment**, we go live to share our real experiences of **off-grid living in New Mexico**. We cover the ups and downs, what has worked for us, and what hasn’t—because no journey is perfect, and sometimes the hardest lessons are the most valuable.
Topics we dive into include:
* **Buying and finding land** that truly fits your needs.
* **Dealing with land brokers** and what to watch out for.
* Understanding the realities of climate, resources, and costs.
* The difference between “dreaming” of off-grid life and actually living it.
* Why we always recommend **trying it out before you invest everything**.
Whether you’re just curious or already planning your move, these livestreams give you a raw, honest look at what it’s like to live off-grid—directly from people who are doing it every day.
👉 Tune in, ask questions, and be part of the conversation. Living off-grid isn’t for everyone, but if it calls to you, we’ll help you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
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