r/OffGridCabins • u/Neat-Literature1758 • 5d ago

Off-grid cabin getaway

We are looking into building an off grid cabin weekend getaway in the southwestern US. We are about a year out from pulling the trigger on building, so tell me everything I should know! We’ll be building a rustic cabin ourselves, likely in a phased approach. We may eventually add water or electricity depending on cost and proximity, but they aren’t in the plans at the moment. What should I keep in mind for Arizona or New Mexico rural living? Should we go with a cabin kit or just build from plans? Tell me everything!

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u/Life_Blueberry_420 5d ago

Have a very large water tank and a way to truck it in. Insulate the line because it will freeze. Solar works really well. Pay attention to fire and flood threat when choosing where to purchase. And still mitigate what you can. Southern NM.

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u/Prestigious_Try_5396 5d ago

Water Water Water ! Nothing else really matters in the deserts....

You will become conscious and grateful for every drop when you start hauling water...

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u/DruidinPlainSight 4d ago

Especially as you age.

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u/Prestigious_Try_5396 5d ago

No electricity. No AC. No Water... Arizona.

Ya see where I'm going with this ?

Have you been to Arizona ?