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16:27 why don’t you use waste cooking oil instead of wood?? put a container with a little bit of oil and some rags and fire it up!!! and keep this beautiful girl relaxed 😘
@@kennethhunt324 Yes cleats strapped onto your boots on icy surfaces, are a hip and back saver and helps prevent broken bones especially if you're no longer youthful and spry. I know the youthful deficit doesn't apply to you young people but an absolute necessity for seniors such as me. Keep some on hand for grandparents when they visit.
Hi guys if you out in the snow work get a Billy and but some colls in sid the Billy and then you can warm up your hands will your work out sid in the snow .?
GREAT filming on this one guys! It doesn't always have to be a project. We just like seeing the whole gang and what you're up to. Riley, Courtney, Oliver, the dogs, everyday life.. This is awesome!
Your refreshing confidence and positive attitude in light of any demoralizing encounter is what makes for Oliver’s happy and comfortable upbringing. He’s very lucky to have you two!
If you split a log in half and space the two flat surfaces of wood an inch apart inside your wood stove, you will no longer require any kindling. Place a sheet of newspaper between the two flat surfaces and light it. The flames will travel vertically and the heat will radiate back and forth between the two flat surfaces. I have used this method for over 40 years. I can start my fireplace in literally minutes with only one sheet of newspaper and two flat surfaces of wood facing each other.
Love watching Courtney running the equipment. The obvious joy she gets from it is contagious. Riley has energy to burn. You two are made for each other! Oliver is a cutie!
I really love the 30 minute videos they are awesome not to long to get boring not to short to not enjoy it its perfect i hope you can continue doing these 30 minute awesome videos
Wow, dealing with winter out there is no joke. Also, love seeing Oli's personality coming out. We have a 11 month old and freshly turned 4 year old and know it's nice to see babies become toddlers!!
I see next summers project. Outdoor permanent charging for the lightning, along with heater / charger outlets for the other vehicles. might need to run the generator a few extra times. Easier starts for everyone. Added bonus is that batteries last longer.
Puttung your dalie driver you depend on inside the heated house (or a at least above freezing section you close in) is the more reliable option. This also is trugh for snowblowers, scridsteers, army truck what ever you realy need as a backup or heavy equipent for elaring. Prepairing is also everything. there are large pullsaws with 1m stick or even teleskoping types on it to clear out such falling trees.. buy a bunch and throw it in every vehicle. also a snow shovel. yea it might need time or more strength but you dont depend on bringing a charger chainsaw. but the little cheap ones are something you also maybee put everywhere. also some leave blowers to remove snow easy.. but you have to bring the equipment with you when leaving the house.. and if you use 2 verhicles independent from each outher you need 2 sets. the gelling up diesel and empty batteries who is seen on every deep winter channel i also never understand. you take your 1000l tank or ibc and fill it up with regular diesel and now you add the right amount of additive to get it down to -30°C and some stuff to get out the water. run everyrthing almost dry put ther mixture in it let it idle for 20min. old fashin batteries have to come out in the winter and stored in warm garage. put quick disconnect on everyrthing maybee a beter bracket to slide them in and buy you some liio starter kits. for 24v put 2 of them in series. best solution would allways be to not use diesel engines. i know its not everywhere an option bit gasoline works also in -30° without problem with the fuel.
I’ve got the same issues with my batteries on top of my mountain, my solution was an insulated box around them with a flat chicken coop heater connected to a thermocube thermostatic switch, kicks on at 35 if I recall. Cheap way to make sure you don’t freeze your batteries and no trips to the shed to control temps.
Worked in North Dakota for 6 years. I drove a Military truck as my daily driver. I asked a local farmer how he started his tractors when not hooked up to a block heater in the below 0 Temps. He told me to keep a tray, lighter and a bag of charcoal in my truck. Fill the pan with the charcoal, light it and slide under the oil pan, heats up the truck to start :)
Liked the cooperation. He even got to use her gloves. Wonder what kind they were my dad would like a set of heated work gloves. I never used ca snow blower for cleaning snow off a trailer.
OLIVER IS SUCH AN ADORABLE LIL FELLA. MY DAUGHTER LIVES IN NEW ZEALAND AND NO BAMBINOS UNFORTUNATELY. I SURE HOPE YOU GUYS HAVE MORE KIDS BECAUSE KIDS ARE WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT ESPECIALY IF YOU ARE AMAZING PARENTS. 4 OR 5 KIDS IS A GREAT GO BUT ITS A LITTLE LATE TO START A BROOD OF KIDS. GOD BLESS AND BE WITH YOU ALL.
I love your wife's willingness. Its a great quality to have in a life partner. Having that YES support system gets so much more accomplished that really in turn helps her and the whole. I wish more women understood this.
As someone who lives in a southern hemisphere subtropical climate, I like that I live somewhere where I don't have to worry about home heating in winter (for most of winter I get around in a t-shirt, except for 2-3 really cold days where I need a second layer). But I would love to spend a few days somewhere where it gets cold enough for snow, seems fun!
You kids are awesome yes you kids I’m in my 60s and oldest child is 41. I think it’s awesome how you never get discouraged and figure out what and how to do things. I wish all the kids coming up in the world could see you guys and learn from you. Please keep up the great work you give me a glimmer of hope for our country and future.
You two make fun video showing all of your escapades but the best parts are Ollie smiling and laughing. He is such a great little guy. Blessings to you three.
Courtney, I'm surprise Ole Reilly hasn't built you an elevator to raise the firewood from the garage up to the living quarters level. It could probably be used to elevate groceries, etc., etc., etc...... LOL I've got an EXTRA drive unit for an Acorn Stair Climber. You could have it for shpg charges... it is geared to handle up to 275#. We have a whole setup to "haul Linda" up and down the stairs. That would be 13 steps with 7" treads and 8" risers. I had a quick trip down early last month. I caught my heel on the top step with both hands full and rolled to the bottom. I broke my collar bone and really beat up one of my cowboy hats. That beating could have been my head...... You guys are a "hoot"!!!! Keep up the good work. I see so much of my activity in Reilly's activity. He's smarter than me but we tend to attack problems with the same determination.
I've stumbled on your channel here a few days ago and have been watching several of your videos. I love the content and wanted to say that your home and it's location are beautiful! You're a lucky family all things considered with the little one and the property... Keep the content coming. New subscriber here ;)
In very cold winters, buy #1 diesel ( less power but will not gel)and maintain about 50% blend plus anti gel is a good idea also..also block heater like u know is a big help.. I ranched in NE Oregon & fed round bales every day so starting an old diesel tractor was mandatory.. great videos!
You two are a riot, and super mom is great. Riley I hope you know how lucky you are to be married to such an awesome woman. She is so jazzed to work as hard as you do and both of you will make Oliver a great person from your teaching Keep up the good work.
I'm sitting here on the Oregon coast and shivering from watching this. My wife and I had considered moving up to the Sandpoint area; I'm glad we decided to stay put. Rare snow!
I think your next big pre-winter project is to build enclosed garages for your vehicles...or maybe at least some covered carports would help a little. 😄
F350 is a Diesel? Keep in mind: The Diesel is moved to the engine, and any not used diesel is going back into the tank. So letting it run idle for some time will actually heat up the Diesel tank as well and it will run better and better despite cold weather. Does it have a heated Filter? You can get heated Filters which will make cold winter starts MUCH easier.
I know where about you are, used to take loads of logs up to Sandpoint and Naples. Love what you guys do. Keep up the hard work, it'll all be worth it!
Y’all need some outside electrical service points, for battery tenders, engine heaters. In extreme cold, engine heaters take a ridiculous amount of time to warm a cold soaked engine, if ever, for lack of circulation. Salamander style heater is a better bet.
I got an ideal for your solar panels. You can put a spring at the top and put you a track that would hold a brush and it goes all the way across or something a rubber Mat or whatever, and then you take that with a Pole would go up-and-down and then you put a rope on each in and y'all just grab it. And then pull it down, and it knocks all the snow off. I don't think y'all can make it with. You know you can try all you have to do is put a pole on each end to worst slides up and down, and the spring is what pulls it all the way back to the top
You two are an inspiration to people who want to live off grid. First of all, you are so knowledgeable - nothing phases you - and, secondly, you are always cheerful and loving. It's a joy to watch you both
You should save the "ashes" from the furnace toilet in something like a 50 or 75 gallon plastic lidded trash can and use it as fertilizer for a flower or vegetable garden. Poop and ashes as well as kitchen compost and fish heads and guts make wonderful fertilizer and since the poop is burned and "sterilized" there is no health concerns with it being human poop and possibly causing any illnesses, plus with the right "hanging bag" planter solution you can grow fresh veggies ( tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, zuccini, hot peppers, strawberries, garlic, onions, even potatoes with a indoor window planter box ) year round indoors with heating and appropriate access to sunlight ( windows ) or a grow light. In snowy winters just bring a bucket or two of snow inside to melt in the warm living space for irrigation so no drain of your limited water supply.
When I pumped gas in the 70’s in northern Minnesota we had to use #1 fuel oil for diesel engines. Otherwise the normal diesel would get up bad. I once saw a truck with saddle tanks with slushy diesel. I imagine you have the same issues in Idaho.
I'm not sure if it will work in your conditions, I have done this several times and it helps in starting something that is really cold. Before starting your vehicle turn on the headlights for about 15 seconds.Then turn them off. Try starting after that. The method of turning the lights on first is to help in heating up your battery. A warm battery will give you a better chance of the vehicle starting.
What an awesome life you two have created! Oliver will never forget riding with his dad in the snow truck & these videos are pure gold. You deserve a minimum 500k subs 👏👍💕
love the video's ...just a tip, when you connect the snow blower, it's much easier to connect when the skidsteer off .. because it makes pressure in the hydraulics system.. so when it's off there is less pressure . and easier to connect :D just a tip :D
We always keep anti gel on hand for equipment and trucks up here in northern BC even with the winter fuel additives we sometimes require the anti gel as well
So cool you got a Lightning! I've had mine a year and a half, 18kmi. and its by far the coolest thing I've ever owned, you will love yours... and A great place to use and store that extra solar power too... Can't wait to see it chained up and eating snow (or maybe a set of Hakkapeliittas)... also, it will 100% tow anything your 7.3 will up that hill🙂
On your diesel truck. Plug in your block heater let it warm up for around 30mins. next turn the key until you glow plug light goes out don't start the truck yet. Next do the same turn the key let the glow plugs do their thing light goes out turn the key off again. Do this four or five times. On the four or fifth time turn the key let the glow plug light go out than turn the engine on. The engine now should start up right away now you can unplug your block heater. If you have alot of white smoke coming out of your exhaust you need new glow plugs. Hope this helps. Try Howes diesel fuel treat good for winter start ups.
Riley; I had the same problem of too many batteries and no way to keep them all plugged into 120v on battery tenders for a time, then I stumbled on a cheap 7 watt solar charger (panel size approx 6" x 10") available at my local Canadian Tire store, bought three of them, chopped off the cig lighter plug-ins and replaced with alligator clamps et-voila, leave them attached to batt terms and with the usual fuel additive treatment, no more dead batts when you need to get something running. I have gone to Fla for 6 months and upon return - everything spins fast and starts up.
I saw another video of a guy living in the city that took a battery operated leaf blower and used it to clean off his driveway and vehicles parked on the driveway. Just thought that would work at cleaning the deck at your place full of snow. Another video I saw took hot water mixed with softener salt and added sugar to it. The sugar keeps ice from forming and the salt is as usual breaks down the snow piles. I think that is what the guy stated in his video.
If it was me, I'd get a space easer that reached the temperature plug it in and then comes on and off when it needs to that way, your batteries will always stay warm
Excellent video, thanks. I’m intrigued by the Ford Lightning and would appreciate a video dedicated to its cold weather functionality and how it drives in the snow.
I love our studded chains. Living in the mountains we spent more than $3,000 for chains on all of the wheels on our Kubota M5 tractor. The rear chains are so heavy it is hard just pulling them on the flat ground... But, they sure get the job done when they are on...
Interesting to see what is happening on the other side of the planet. Im in Perth West Australia and sitting watching with airconditioner flat out as its over 40C or almost 100F here at the moment. I dont want to go outside, but for the opposite reason. Keep the content coming. Ill be up around your part of the world May\June and I sure hope its a bit warmer then.
I live in the forest on 50ac. Trees falling over is very common. I always carry a proper battery chainsaw in the car. I decided on a Stihl with the most expensive batteries + charger. I always carry a spare chain for it too - helps when you put it in the dirt to have chain ready to go. Totally easy hand tensioning system on mine. Chain changes require no tools. The torque of it is very impressive. 1 battery lasts longer than my capacity to cut in one session which is about 35 - 45 mins continuous at full power with a fully charged battery. It will go longer if all you're cutting is small limbs or cutting up a crown to get access to a trunk. It will almost but not quite cut through a trunk the same diameter the bar is long. It wasn't cheap, with everything it was about $1300 IIRC. I got the most expensive charger for it too, which with 2 batteries was unnecessary. Project Farm did a test on battery saws and it was middle of the pack but the point is proper battery chainsaws are 10 out 10 amazing and I do know what I'm talking about. I have 3x gas saws, S, M & L and the battery saw gets 10x more use than the others combined. I always use it and the torque of it is highly addictive. At least with a Stihl you get aftersales service & backup. Spare parts are available for them too. The others, if they break well that's the end of them. Not plugging Stihl, I just hate spending good money on things that let you down when you need them most. 5 years I've had it. Re lithium lasting longer than lead-acid, when they've been around for about 50 years then the manufacturers' claims may or may not have some validity. Right now no one can prove they don't last longer. Laboratory tests are not real world use. What matters is how long they last in years not how many cycles they 'might' theoretically handle at 15deg C with no temperature variation and perfect charging. Deep cycle lead-acid can be great and the technology is getting on for 150 years old. Tech is very well understood and its life can be verified. You just need more of them to get the same power as lithium-ion and if you don't regularly go below say 30% DoD with 6v batteries they'll last 15 years extending them beyond their design life by quite a few years. The cost of them is pretty cheap now. Even with a large bank the cost is roughly half lithium for about the same storage capacity. Like anything they have their drawbacks. If you ever flatten them badly and leave them flat for a week, then you strip about half their life from them. Also they can't handle getting hot so you need a cool room for them. So long as you don't get them hot and/or flatten them they're great. Nothing is perfect. 48v deep cycle AGM types are great value for money. Nothing against lithium at all, just I can't afford them and I don't believe the claims can be backed up in the real world yet because there simply hasn't been enough years to collate the field data to verify the claims. I have technical background therefore run on veracity LOL.
I ended up with 15 of the SOK LiFePO4 batteries from Current Connected. I built a solar equipment room in our 100x40 shop building. The building does not yet have any heating or cooling, but I put 2 1/2" of closed cell spray foam on the walls and 7" on the roof!! During the recent cold snap, the area [northeast Texas] saw single digit temps. We were in Colorado, so I was not there to monitor anything... My friends went over to check and after days of single digit temps it was 54 degrees in our building!! Woo hoo! I picked up a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump from Signature Solar that runs off direct PV input from solar panels (you can also wire it with AC power to supplement, and to run at night). I'm half finished building a seven panel array for the unit. That will be 2520 watts at full capacity, and the unit runs at 2250 watts full tilt... You could put one on your solar container, get it warm in the during the day sunlight hours, and not worry about running it at night. With your rigid foam board, the container should stay warm enough overnight without AC input to the unit.
Oliver is so stinkin' cute! I am so happy that cold snap is over, was fun but also learned a lot about the limits on my property. lol. -20 was too much. Give me 5-25 all day, lol. This video was AMAZING. Thanks for taking us along for the full adventure. Looking forward to seeing what comes now that you guys' have a brake again. Looking forward to the other updates with those fun little easter eggs.
You should get the right chains for the Ford. That means front and rear end and the sized ones. Put them on in the Fall just before the Snow comes. This is from Experience and you won't have to fight it.
Open the two internal flaps to wide open on the sander chute, so it drops straight onto the spinner. That will help with the clogs. Adjust the lower flaps to keep material in the driving area. 37:01
I would not split wood directly on gravel or stone, because when you get to the end of your “log” the stones will dull your ax very quickly (see 18:45 onward). Always use another log underneath the one you are splitting.
Tip # 1: Wear an extra large size plastic rain suit over your clothing to stay warn on freezing cold day. Just plastic rain pants alone will be a huge improvement in staying warm. Tip # 2 : Use a diesel fuel anti gel treatment conditioner when the temperatures are that low. Tip # 3: Always leave he block heater plugged in during freezing temperatures.
I've been living off the grid in the mountains a lot longer than you two have been alive. It's a way of life, not a city life, what did you expect. You'll figure it out,... adapt and you'll enjoy it more than the city life.
Oliver is sooo happy and always smiling!😊..growing up on a beautiful mountain top, with innovative, loving and intelligent parents, he has a great start.👍😊
Going way back to the beginnings of the channel, Riley and Courtney met in college through an off-roading group and I’m 99% sure Riley has a mechanical engineering degree.
Get a Thermostat Temperature outlet it will turn on heater if gets below a certain temp , put the sensor as far away from the heater and closest to the batteries
Winter is tuff in your area I can relate , Hometown Cleveland Ohio we had whats called Lake Effect snow like Buffalo NY .71yrs old now moved to a warmer climate on o few acres very rural but not as much as your property I can handle it for now .Wife is not a very healthy person But we've lasted over 48 years . Enjoy your enthusiasm . Don't care for winter weather much I Worked outside my whole life in construction . Take care seems like the family is coping very well .
You should set up a feeding station for your local wildlife. The reason those deer were there is because you cleared the snow and it gave them the opportunity to look for food without digging for it. All you need is a small spot you can clear with the skidsteer, get a roll bale of hay, build a small overhead roof for it, and watch the critters come - day and night. A mineral/salt block and maybe a corn dispenser. You son would rally enjoy seeing the animals as he gets older.
Not a good idea. idfg.idaho.gov/article/feeding-backyard-deer-and-elk-does-more-harm-good#:~:text=Issues%20all%20across%20the%20state,now%20illegal%20to%20feed%20deer.
@@kumatmebro315 - WRONG! I guess you think bird feeders are illegal? Feeding wildlife on your property in weather extremes is NOT a bad idea as long as it is done in a way that doesn't make them dependent on provided feed. A roll bale of hay, a wildlife food plot, or even cutting down a scraggly tree or two to provide forage is ideal - AND NONE OF THOSE ARE ILLEGAL!
This is for Riley , on your truck when your diesel fuel when it jells up take a bottle of rubbing alcohol, I drove smi for 10 when I had fuel jells up I use it in tank.
Hey Riley, in really cold weather with 15w40 oil, the 7.3 will use up the oil in the HPOP reservoir faster than the oil pump can replenish it. That's most likely why it was dying. When it's that cold, use a lighter oil or plug it in for a good while before starting it. An oil pan heater helps quite a bit too.
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16:27 why don’t you use waste cooking oil instead of wood?? put a container with a little bit of oil and some rags and fire it up!!! and keep this beautiful girl relaxed 😘
If you don't mind me asking What state are you in our country for that matter
Cleats…hello!
@@kennethhunt324 Yes cleats strapped onto your boots on icy surfaces, are a hip and back saver and helps prevent broken bones especially if you're no longer youthful and spry. I know the youthful deficit doesn't apply to you young people but an absolute necessity for seniors such as me. Keep some on hand for grandparents when they visit.
Hi guys if you out in the snow work get a Billy and but some colls in sid the Billy and then you can warm up your hands will your work out sid in the snow .?
GREAT filming on this one guys! It doesn't always have to be a project. We just like seeing the whole gang and what you're up to. Riley, Courtney, Oliver, the dogs, everyday life.. This is awesome!
Your refreshing confidence and positive attitude in light of any demoralizing encounter is what makes for Oliver’s happy and comfortable upbringing. He’s very lucky to have you two!
But then again, how much of a choice does Oliver have? Like maybe he could roll the dice and get better parents.
I like that you add Celsius when you talk about temp, I convert to Fahrenheit for my American friends
If you split a log in half and space the two flat surfaces of wood an inch apart inside your wood stove, you will no longer require any kindling. Place a sheet of newspaper between the two flat surfaces and light it. The flames will travel vertically and the heat will radiate back and forth between the two flat surfaces. I have used this method for over 40 years. I can start my fireplace in literally minutes with only one sheet of newspaper and two flat surfaces of wood facing each other.
Love watching Courtney running the equipment. The obvious joy she gets from it is contagious. Riley has energy to burn. You two are made for each other! Oliver is a cutie!
I really love the 30 minute videos they are awesome not to long to get boring not to short to not enjoy it its perfect i hope you can continue doing these 30 minute awesome videos
Wow, dealing with winter out there is no joke. Also, love seeing Oli's personality coming out. We have a 11 month old and freshly turned 4 year old and know it's nice to see babies become toddlers!!
It’s so much fun watching him learn something new every day!
No don't waste the ashes ,spread them on your ice spots . It work alot like salt ,and gives crazy traction.
Wood ashes are also very good for the garden.
Hard to spread your own waste, especially on things you walk on or plan to eat. 😂
@@jamess1787 Did you think about what you just said before you said it ?
@@jamess1787 Ever thought about what in what you eat ?
Oliver is a lucky boy to have such awesome parents who love and care for him so well and I can tell by his smile.
I really like the patina look of the garage door. To keep it from going to far south look at Dry Juice. I watched a couple put it on their van.
I see next summers project. Outdoor permanent charging for the lightning, along with heater / charger outlets for the other vehicles. might need to run the generator a few extra times. Easier starts for everyone. Added bonus is that batteries last longer.
Depending on the wattage a wifi outlet for the block heater. I have a 150w oil pan heater on one.
Puttung your dalie driver you depend on inside the heated house (or a at least above freezing section you close in) is the more reliable option.
This also is trugh for snowblowers, scridsteers, army truck what ever you realy need as a backup or heavy equipent for elaring.
Prepairing is also everything. there are large pullsaws with 1m stick or even teleskoping types on it to clear out such falling trees.. buy a bunch and throw it in every vehicle. also a snow shovel. yea it might need time or more strength but you dont depend on bringing a charger chainsaw.
but the little cheap ones are something you also maybee put everywhere. also some leave blowers to remove snow easy.. but you have to bring the equipment with you when leaving the house.. and if you use 2 verhicles independent from each outher you need 2 sets.
the gelling up diesel and empty batteries who is seen on every deep winter channel i also never understand.
you take your 1000l tank or ibc and fill it up with regular diesel and now you add the right amount of additive to get it down to -30°C and some stuff to get out the water.
run everyrthing almost dry put ther mixture in it let it idle for 20min.
old fashin batteries have to come out in the winter and stored in warm garage. put quick disconnect on everyrthing maybee a beter bracket to slide them in and buy you some liio starter kits. for 24v put 2 of them in series.
best solution would allways be to not use diesel engines. i know its not everywhere an option bit gasoline works also in -30° without problem with the fuel.
I’ve got the same issues with my batteries on top of my mountain, my solution was an insulated box around them with a flat chicken coop heater connected to a thermocube thermostatic switch, kicks on at 35 if I recall. Cheap way to make sure you don’t freeze your batteries and no trips to the shed to control temps.
I have a thermostatically controlled outlet that kicks on at 35 degrees and off at 45 degrees .
I would not be happy with an unattended fan heater. I think a tube heater would be a better option.
Worked in North Dakota for 6 years. I drove a Military truck as my daily driver. I asked a local farmer how he started his tractors when not hooked up to a block heater in the below 0 Temps. He told me to keep a tray, lighter and a bag of charcoal in my truck. Fill the pan with the charcoal, light it and slide under the oil pan, heats up the truck to start :)
Thanks! Oliver is so expressive! It brings Joy to my soul to watch the five of you work together, work, play and fulfill your dreams. Blessings.
Thank you so much Donald for your support!
Liked the cooperation. He even got to use her gloves. Wonder what kind they were my dad would like a set of heated work gloves. I never used ca snow blower for cleaning snow off a trailer.
Always amazed at how organized you guys are! Seeing that happy baby makes me smile and remember my kids.
Oliver is so adorable! He always brings a smile to my face. You guys are doing such a great job!
OLIVER IS SUCH AN ADORABLE LIL FELLA. MY DAUGHTER LIVES IN NEW ZEALAND AND NO BAMBINOS UNFORTUNATELY. I SURE HOPE YOU GUYS HAVE MORE KIDS BECAUSE KIDS ARE WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT ESPECIALY IF YOU ARE AMAZING PARENTS. 4 OR 5 KIDS IS A GREAT GO BUT ITS A LITTLE LATE TO START A BROOD OF KIDS. GOD BLESS AND BE WITH YOU ALL.
I love your wife's willingness. Its a great quality to have in a life partner. Having that YES support system gets so much more accomplished that really in turn helps her and the whole. I wish more women understood this.
As someone who lives in a southern hemisphere subtropical climate, I like that I live somewhere where I don't have to worry about home heating in winter (for most of winter I get around in a t-shirt, except for 2-3 really cold days where I need a second layer). But I would love to spend a few days somewhere where it gets cold enough for snow, seems fun!
Thank you for sharing Oliver, he such a joy.
You kids are awesome yes you kids I’m in my 60s and oldest child is 41. I think it’s awesome how you never get discouraged and figure out what and how to do things. I wish all the kids coming up in the world could see you guys and learn from you. Please keep up the great work you give me a glimmer of hope for our country and future.
You two make fun video showing all of your escapades but the best parts are Ollie smiling and laughing. He is such a great little guy. Blessings to you three.
Courtney, I'm surprise Ole Reilly hasn't built you an elevator to raise the firewood from the garage up to the living quarters level. It could probably be used to elevate groceries, etc., etc., etc...... LOL
I've got an EXTRA drive unit for an Acorn Stair Climber. You could have it for shpg charges... it is geared to handle up to 275#. We have a whole setup to "haul Linda" up and down the stairs. That would be 13 steps with 7" treads and 8" risers. I had a quick trip down early last month. I caught my heel on the top step with both hands full and rolled to the bottom. I broke my collar bone and really beat up one of my cowboy hats. That beating could have been my head......
You guys are a "hoot"!!!! Keep up the good work. I see so much of my activity in Reilly's activity. He's smarter than me but we tend to attack problems with the same determination.
TYVM Little Oliver is now the star of the SHOW!!!! ❤🌟🌟🌟
I've stumbled on your channel here a few days ago and have been watching several of your videos. I love the content and wanted to say that your home and it's location are beautiful! You're a lucky family all things considered with the little one and the property...
Keep the content coming. New subscriber here ;)
So very cool seeing Boondog and Bailey out frolicking like the pups they are, and Laughing Oliver brightens the day every time.
In very cold winters, buy #1 diesel ( less power but will not gel)and maintain about 50% blend plus anti gel is a good idea also..also block heater like u know is a big help.. I ranched in NE Oregon & fed round bales every day so starting an old diesel tractor was mandatory.. great videos!
You two are a riot, and super mom is great. Riley I hope you know how lucky you are to be married to such an awesome woman. She is so jazzed to work as hard as you do and both of you will make Oliver a great person from your teaching Keep up the good work.
I'm sitting here on the Oregon coast and shivering from watching this. My wife and I had considered moving up to the Sandpoint area; I'm glad we decided to stay put. Rare snow!
Oliver is such a cutey. He seams like such a happy baby. What a mischievous smile... 😊
adding up to 3% of kerosine is a good winter additive for diesel. We use it in military trucks during winter
I think your next big pre-winter project is to build enclosed garages for your vehicles...or maybe at least some covered carports would help a little. 😄
F350 is a Diesel? Keep in mind: The Diesel is moved to the engine, and any not used diesel is going back into the tank. So letting it run idle for some time will actually heat up the Diesel tank as well and it will run better and better despite cold weather.
Does it have a heated Filter? You can get heated Filters which will make cold winter starts MUCH easier.
I’ll take a foot of snow over any ice! I absolutely love your together attitude, and of course, baby Oliver❤
I know where about you are, used to take loads of logs up to Sandpoint and Naples. Love what you guys do. Keep up the hard work, it'll all be worth it!
Y’all need some outside electrical service points, for battery tenders, engine heaters. In extreme cold, engine heaters take a ridiculous amount of time to warm a cold soaked engine, if ever, for lack of circulation. Salamander style heater is a better bet.
I got an ideal for your solar panels. You can put a spring at the top and put you a track that would hold a brush and it goes all the way across or something a rubber Mat or whatever, and then you take that with a Pole would go up-and-down and then you put a rope on each in and y'all just grab it. And then pull it down, and it knocks all the snow off. I don't think y'all can make it with. You know you can try all you have to do is put a pole on each end to worst slides up and down, and the spring is what pulls it all the way back to the top
After you get below 10 degrees F you need to look at mittens with a glove inner liner.
You two are an inspiration to people who want to live off grid. First of all, you are so knowledgeable - nothing phases you - and, secondly, you are always cheerful and loving. It's a joy to watch you both
You should save the "ashes" from the furnace toilet in something like a 50 or 75 gallon plastic lidded trash can and use it as fertilizer for a flower or vegetable garden. Poop and ashes as well as kitchen compost and fish heads and guts make wonderful fertilizer and since the poop is burned and "sterilized" there is no health concerns with it being human poop and possibly causing any illnesses, plus with the right "hanging bag" planter solution you can grow fresh veggies ( tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, zuccini, hot peppers, strawberries, garlic, onions, even potatoes with a indoor window planter box ) year round indoors with heating and appropriate access to sunlight ( windows ) or a grow light. In snowy winters just bring a bucket or two of snow inside to melt in the warm living space for irrigation so no drain of your limited water supply.
When I pumped gas in the 70’s in northern Minnesota we had to use #1 fuel oil for diesel engines. Otherwise the normal diesel would get up bad. I once saw a truck with saddle tanks with slushy diesel. I imagine you have the same issues in Idaho.
An utterly absorbing episode! Thank you for bringing us along.
I'm not sure if it will work in your conditions, I have done this several times and it helps in starting something that is really cold. Before starting your vehicle turn on the headlights for about 15 seconds.Then turn them off. Try starting after that. The method of turning the lights on first is to help in heating up your battery. A warm battery will give you a better chance of the vehicle starting.
What an awesome life you two have created! Oliver will never forget riding with his dad in the snow truck & these videos are pure gold. You deserve a minimum 500k subs 👏👍💕
love the video's ...just a tip, when you connect the snow blower, it's much easier to connect when the skidsteer off .. because it makes pressure in the hydraulics system.. so when it's off there is less pressure . and easier to connect :D just a tip :D
I love Oliver. Does that child ever cry?.. OMG I love his demeaner. 😘
We always keep anti gel on hand for equipment and trucks up here in northern BC even with the winter fuel additives we sometimes require the anti gel as well
So cool you got a Lightning! I've had mine a year and a half, 18kmi. and its by far the coolest thing I've ever owned, you will love yours... and A great place to use and store that extra solar power too...
Can't wait to see it chained up and eating snow (or maybe a set of Hakkapeliittas)... also, it will 100% tow anything your 7.3 will up that hill🙂
On your diesel truck. Plug in your block heater let it warm up for around 30mins. next turn the key until you glow plug light goes out don't start the truck yet. Next do the same turn the key let the glow plugs do their thing light goes out turn the key off again. Do this four or five times. On the four or fifth time turn the key let the glow plug light go out than turn the engine on. The engine now should start up right away now you can unplug your block heater. If you have alot of white smoke coming out of your exhaust you need new glow plugs. Hope this helps. Try Howes diesel fuel treat good for winter start ups.
Wood ash makes excellent soil improvement especially for anything that needs potassium fertilizer.
Good tip I own a 7.3 as well when it’s very cold plug it in the night before helps a lot
Riley; I had the same problem of too many batteries and no way to keep them all plugged into 120v on battery tenders for a time, then I stumbled on a cheap 7 watt solar charger (panel size approx 6" x 10") available at my local Canadian Tire store, bought three of them, chopped off the cig lighter plug-ins and replaced with alligator clamps et-voila, leave them attached to batt terms and with the usual fuel additive treatment, no more dead batts when you need to get something running. I have gone to Fla for 6 months and upon return - everything spins fast and starts up.
I saw another video of a guy living in the city that took a battery operated leaf blower and used it to clean off his driveway and vehicles parked on the driveway. Just thought that would work at cleaning the deck at your place full of snow.
Another video I saw took hot water mixed with softener salt and added sugar to it. The sugar keeps ice from forming and the salt is as usual breaks down the snow piles. I think that is what the guy stated in his video.
If the snow is cold and fluffy the leaf blower works great!
If it was me, I'd get a space easer that reached the temperature plug it in and then comes on and off when it needs to that way, your batteries will always stay warm
Oliver is looking good today. The snowblower on the skid steer works great too.
Also you can point a propane heater at your sand truck engine loose tent to direct heat with soap roof metal, can be catalytic type or salamander
Oliver is such a lovely boy happy chap really enjoying your snow fun 👍😁
So cool to see oliver so happy all the time your blessed hes so precious
Excellent video, thanks. I’m intrigued by the Ford Lightning and would appreciate a video dedicated to its cold weather functionality and how it drives in the snow.
I love our studded chains. Living in the mountains we spent more than $3,000 for chains on all of the wheels on our Kubota M5 tractor. The rear chains are so heavy it is hard just pulling them on the flat ground... But, they sure get the job done when they are on...
Got to love winter! @ 28:30 The expression you’re looking for is to “hunker down.” To “bunker down” is not actually a thing.
Interesting to see what is happening on the other side of the planet. Im in Perth West Australia and sitting watching with airconditioner flat out as its over 40C or almost 100F here at the moment. I dont want to go outside, but for the opposite reason. Keep the content coming. Ill be up around your part of the world May\June and I sure hope its a bit warmer then.
Good Morning Sweet Family!! ☕️ ❤✨️🌞
I live in the forest on 50ac. Trees falling over is very common. I always carry a proper battery chainsaw in the car. I decided on a Stihl with the most expensive batteries + charger. I always carry a spare chain for it too - helps when you put it in the dirt to have chain ready to go. Totally easy hand tensioning system on mine. Chain changes require no tools.
The torque of it is very impressive. 1 battery lasts longer than my capacity to cut in one session which is about 35 - 45 mins continuous at full power with a fully charged battery. It will go longer if all you're cutting is small limbs or cutting up a crown to get access to a trunk.
It will almost but not quite cut through a trunk the same diameter the bar is long. It wasn't cheap, with everything it was about $1300 IIRC. I got the most expensive charger for it too, which with 2 batteries was unnecessary. Project Farm did a test on battery saws and it was middle of the pack but the point is proper battery chainsaws are 10 out 10 amazing and I do know what I'm talking about. I have 3x gas saws, S, M & L and the battery saw gets 10x more use than the others combined. I always use it and the torque of it is highly addictive.
At least with a Stihl you get aftersales service & backup. Spare parts are available for them too. The others, if they break well that's the end of them. Not plugging Stihl, I just hate spending good money on things that let you down when you need them most. 5 years I've had it.
Re lithium lasting longer than lead-acid, when they've been around for about 50 years then the manufacturers' claims may or may not have some validity. Right now no one can prove they don't last longer. Laboratory tests are not real world use. What matters is how long they last in years not how many cycles they 'might' theoretically handle at 15deg C with no temperature variation and perfect charging.
Deep cycle lead-acid can be great and the technology is getting on for 150 years old. Tech is very well understood and its life can be verified. You just need more of them to get the same power as lithium-ion and if you don't regularly go below say 30% DoD with 6v batteries they'll last 15 years extending them beyond their design life by quite a few years.
The cost of them is pretty cheap now. Even with a large bank the cost is roughly half lithium for about the same storage capacity. Like anything they have their drawbacks. If you ever flatten them badly and leave them flat for a week, then you strip about half their life from them. Also they can't handle getting hot so you need a cool room for them. So long as you don't get them hot and/or flatten them they're great.
Nothing is perfect. 48v deep cycle AGM types are great value for money.
Nothing against lithium at all, just I can't afford them and I don't believe the claims can be backed up in the real world yet because there simply hasn't been enough years to collate the field data to verify the claims. I have technical background therefore run on veracity LOL.
I appreciate you guys keeping it real. 👍
Thanks for watching!
I ended up with 15 of the SOK LiFePO4 batteries from Current Connected.
I built a solar equipment room in our 100x40 shop building. The building does not yet have any heating or cooling, but I put 2 1/2" of closed cell spray foam on the walls and 7" on the roof!! During the recent cold snap, the area [northeast Texas] saw single digit temps. We were in Colorado, so I was not there to monitor anything...
My friends went over to check and after days of single digit temps it was 54 degrees in our building!! Woo hoo!
I picked up a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump from Signature Solar that runs off direct PV input from solar panels (you can also wire it with AC power to supplement, and to run at night).
I'm half finished building a seven panel array for the unit. That will be 2520 watts at full capacity, and the unit runs at 2250 watts full tilt...
You could put one on your solar container, get it warm in the during the day sunlight hours, and not worry about running it at night.
With your rigid foam board, the container should stay warm enough overnight without AC input to the unit.
Oliver is so stinkin' cute! I am so happy that cold snap is over, was fun but also learned a lot about the limits on my property. lol. -20 was too much. Give me 5-25 all day, lol.
This video was AMAZING. Thanks for taking us along for the full adventure. Looking forward to seeing what comes now that you guys' have a brake again. Looking forward to the other updates with those fun little easter eggs.
You should get the right chains for the Ford. That means front and rear end and the sized ones. Put them on in the Fall just before the Snow comes. This is from Experience and you won't have to fight it.
Oliver steals the show.
Open the two internal flaps to wide open on the sander chute, so it drops straight onto the spinner. That will help with the clogs. Adjust the lower flaps to keep material in the driving area. 37:01
Your little boy is gonna have a blast stair playing with all those toys that his dad built he’s gonna have so much fun
Muchas gracias por su video Dios los bendiga familia
A nice adventure with you guys. Glad to support you a little.
I would not split wood directly on gravel or stone, because when you get to the end of your “log” the stones will dull your ax very quickly (see 18:45 onward). Always use another log underneath the one you are splitting.
Great video! Sorry I couldn't live there in the winter, my old bones just wouldn't move! Take care, Tom
Tip # 1: Wear an extra large size plastic rain suit over your clothing to stay warn on freezing cold day. Just plastic rain pants alone will be a huge improvement in staying warm.
Tip # 2 : Use a diesel fuel anti gel treatment conditioner when the temperatures are that low.
Tip # 3: Always leave he block heater plugged in during freezing temperatures.
Miss one before winner check, check belt on sand spender
I've been living off the grid in the mountains a lot longer than you two have been alive. It's a way of life, not a city life, what did you expect. You'll figure it out,... adapt and you'll enjoy it more than the city life.
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Oliver is sooo happy and always smiling!😊..growing up on a beautiful mountain top, with innovative, loving and intelligent parents, he has a great start.👍😊
You have a mind of a engineer your amazing ! I love your channel content .
Going way back to the beginnings of the channel, Riley and Courtney met in college through an off-roading group and I’m 99% sure Riley has a mechanical engineering degree.
Get a Thermostat Temperature outlet it will turn on heater if gets below a certain temp , put the sensor as far away from the heater and closest to the batteries
Thank you for including C°.
Your family is beautiful. Just enjoy that time with Oliver .
Oliver looks so happy riding in the army truck.
He loved it!
Who WOULDN'T be happy riding in the army truck?! Lol!
Winter is tuff in your area I can relate , Hometown Cleveland Ohio we had whats called Lake Effect snow like Buffalo NY .71yrs old now moved to a warmer climate on o few acres very rural but not as much as your property I can handle it for now .Wife is not a very healthy person But we've lasted over 48 years . Enjoy your enthusiasm . Don't care for winter weather much I Worked outside my whole life in construction . Take care seems like the family is coping very well .
Is the Kohler generator fixed?
an old tire is a great trick for holding logs together for chopping kindling too, just pack it tight and go to town
So did you install new Back-up propane generator and replace broken one? Short video Please
Our video next week will have an update on this!
thank you
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Just a helpful hint, I use full sythetic oil on all of my vehicles and equipment. Makes the world of difference when starting in cold weather
You should set up a feeding station for your local wildlife. The reason those deer were there is because you cleared the snow and it gave them the opportunity to look for food without digging for it. All you need is a small spot you can clear with the skidsteer, get a roll bale of hay, build a small overhead roof for it, and watch the critters come - day and night. A mineral/salt block and maybe a corn dispenser. You son would rally enjoy seeing the animals as he gets older.
Not a good idea. idfg.idaho.gov/article/feeding-backyard-deer-and-elk-does-more-harm-good#:~:text=Issues%20all%20across%20the%20state,now%20illegal%20to%20feed%20deer.
That is not only a bad idea, it is illegal
@@kumatmebro315 - WRONG! I guess you think bird feeders are illegal? Feeding wildlife on your property in weather extremes is NOT a bad idea as long as it is done in a way that doesn't make them dependent on provided feed. A roll bale of hay, a wildlife food plot, or even cutting down a scraggly tree or two to provide forage is ideal - AND NONE OF THOSE ARE ILLEGAL!
This is for Riley , on your truck when your diesel fuel when it jells up take a bottle of rubbing alcohol, I drove smi for 10 when I had fuel jells up I use it in tank.
thoroughly enjoyable watching- thank you for sharing :)
Hey Riley, in really cold weather with 15w40 oil, the 7.3 will use up the oil in the HPOP reservoir faster than the oil pump can replenish it. That's most likely why it was dying. When it's that cold, use a lighter oil or plug it in for a good while before starting it. An oil pan heater helps quite a bit too.
next project : a roof for the cars?
Usually the sanding trucks run the exhaust around the sander tub to keep it from freezing.
Ok. Ok. We were -40 o but -50 with the wind chill in Alberta .😅
Woah, that is cold!!!
I was raised in Canada. My dad had block heaters in all his vehicles. Winters were deadly cold.
Time to create a firewood elevator
Yes!!
There’s a benefit to starting equipment - every day - in subfreezing temperatures.