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Off-grid Build

Plans, preparations, construction and mistakes involved in building an off-grid home in the Texas desert.


How Much Truck Is Too Much Truck?

Jul 24, 2026

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3 min read

How Much Truck Is Too Much Truck?

Buying a truck ought to be straightforward. Decide what you need it to carry, find one capable of carrying it and try not to become emotionally attached to anything with unnecessary chrome.

Jack Opie
Jack Opie

A British expat building off-grid in the Texas desert, plus travels, challenges, and lessons generally learned the hard way.

© 2026 A Brit Wild.
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