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Dhunter
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# Posted: 21 Feb 2019 11:47am
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Ok, so I’m new to all of this. I have been doing some reading on here and there is a lot of good info here. So here I go, I am looking at getting a cabin on my property. I’ve looked into building or buying one. It looks like it will not cost much more to just buy one then I don’t have to worry about the building process. I’m looking at a 12 by 16. I will not have power to the cabin. Im thinking about buying a generator and also maybe doing a solar system for just lights. The only thing I want to have in the cabin is a window ac, lights and a couple outlets. And not sure what I want to do for heat. This will be something that I use a few times a year. I guess I’m just looking for input and do’s and dont’s. Thanks
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Atlincabin
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# Posted: 21 Feb 2019 12:53pm
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If you want a window AC, you will need power, at least a generator.
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frankpaige
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# Posted: 21 Feb 2019 04:18pm
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You did not list a location. I would suggest you consider as many windows as possible for cooling. Gives you more light also. Think about cabin orientation.
Enjoy
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Lolo
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# Posted: 21 Feb 2019 05:45pm - Edited by: Lolo
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I use a propane heater for my insulated 6" thick walled 12 x 16. Most woodburners are just too much for this size, and my cabin is in Montana. There are these micro wood stoves, but they are quite expensive and I wonder if they have a very long burn time, wouldn't think so....
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Dhunter
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# Posted: 21 Feb 2019 06:12pm
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I am in southeast Iowa.
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frankpaige
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# Posted: 21 Feb 2019 07:39pm - Edited by: frankpaige
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Colorado here. Don't have to worry about humidity here. If you build, you would need a genny anyway. Look around for used, or HF. I went HF. Worked well. Use it for the microwave now. Solar for 7 lights, IPad charging. Depending on your winter use? Look around for direct vented propane heater. Got a small Northern Tool heater new for a good price.
Really, think about windows, cabin orientation (morning patio time), maybe an accessory building for the little ladies (we need this!) stuff. Building was an adventure. Enjoy!
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Wilbour
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# Posted: 21 Feb 2019 08:14pm
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AC for the cabin?
What are your summer temps like?
You will need a well insulated place or your ac will run all the time = gasoline.
I'm lucky as I almost always have a breeze blowing off lake Ontario.
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Dhunter
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# Posted: 21 Feb 2019 08:22pm
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Yes, I think I would need ac while being inside. Humidity here in the summer gets to be pretty bad. Looking at either a 2000 watt predator from harbor freight or a 3500.
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redneckpaul
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# Posted: 21 Feb 2019 09:37pm - Edited by: redneckpaul
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My Cabin in Eastern Mt is 14x26 with porch, inside is 14x20. I`ve stayed in the cabin with temps as low as -30F in the winter to 100F in the summer. I have 2 generators, 7500 and 3500 watts. In the winter when I need to warm it up I use 2 1500 watt oil filled space heaters. I use the 7500 watt gen when the cabin is cold and once its heated up I switch to the 3500 and it stays warm with both space heaters on low (1200 watts).
In the summer I use a 14,000 btu portable AC and it will cool the cabin in a hour with outside temps above 90F. The 3500 watt gen works fine for the summer. I should add that my cabin is well insulated. I wouldn`t go with anything less than a 3500 watt generator. My 3500 watt gen won`t handle 3000 watts. So when you figure your total watts being used go bigger when buying a generator.
Good luck on your cabin, you won`t regret it!
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