I mean, just use it for it's intended purpose. Stand it up on concrete pylons at a high(ish) point on the land and sandblast it and paint it for corrosion protection. You might even consider cutting into it having the interior inspected for any potential problems or contaminants. That should hold a hell of a lot of water for multiple buildings on the property.
A fire fighting water tank. Pour a concrete slab, get a crane to set it, fill it with water and have a pump and hoses at the ready. You can slowly fill it from the well once the weather gets warmer.
I knew from the start you couldn't get it in the middle of it. You managed to reconfigured it in a way I though you would damage the water tower... I don't know if you are just so good, or just so lucky ! I saw you both talking next to this things and in my mind, I was just watching it and I was scared a strap or a tire blow and this thing roll over on me... Anyway, I'm glad you guys made it ok. If they can get it a bit further in the mountain, gravity could provide good water pressure to their house. I would have just bought a bunch of 1000l tot at 30$ each if it was just for that tough. Anyway, looking forward the future video.
Yup, water tank and a Lightning rod holder. Being all metal, that tank will need a lightning rod and a big concrete slab with a metric ton of rebar in the slab. You may need to add a red FAA beacon on the top? You could add a cable winch elevator to make getting to the top easier?
Courtney is generally - overly cautious. On this one she was not cautious enough... Consider making a cradle for the end of the tank that allows for lifting above the center of mass. It will help resist rolling ... CONGRATULATIONS! For not having a disaster!!!
Long time watcher, first time commentator but, I had to say that this is exponentially the sketchiest thing I have ever seen you do. I have done things like this on a much smaller scale and have been really nervous. This tank moving is about the most ambitious strike with the bare essentials needed to attempt it, including minimal information on the engineering of the tank and all components used, the most unforgiving of terrain and the contingent of disastrous things that could have gone wrong. However, it's obvious that you were successful because of your vital teamwork, resourcefulness, and above all patience. You managed to turn, what I would call 40/60 odds against situation into a 51/49 success. Kudos, and I'm so glad nothing was lost or damaged and no one injured. It was thrilling and nerve wracking to watch, let alone what it was to actually do it. Please let this be the riskiest thing you ever do in terms of real danger and keep on making great videos.
Agreed. Watching cranes go over and other large items like this it’s crazy how fast it begins, but how slowly your situation goes from good to tragic. Glad they made it through it.
Yes, while impressed by their success the whole thing was far too recklessly accomplished. It succeeded on luck alone. They needed help from someone with better equipment and experience. This sort of luck only lasts so long. Eventually the lucky party tries something where it goes wrong in the worst possible way.
Sweet video to see something we built on your video! We actually built that tank! Doesn't appear to be that old based on how the paint and attachments look. They're initially designed as a pressure vessel for cryogenic liquids, meaning they can hold liquids or gasses, but they are often converted to water towers in the used market. Since they are built as pressure vessels, they always are made with at least two layers of core material- outer core usually of steel/stainless and inner core steel/stainless/super composite material, with an insulating material in between. You dented the outside, but the inside will most likely be just fine. With that said, after building these, we only store them on "C" pedestals at each end. The ends are the strongest supporting sides regardless of which direction it's facing. The neck fill or dispensing ports are not designed to hold weight and be used as a lifting point. I'm surprised you were able to lift it without breaking considering your tank probably weighs around 34-38 thousand pounds. You can also see the original supports have been welded off, which sucks because we design them to be absolutely dead centered on a perfect grade. It will NOT be easy to weld something back and align the tank up as straight as it was originally. I got so much anxiety watching you stand next to it without it being really secured. Those straps do nothing. We use those large C pedestals along with chains due to previous near miss instances.
According to the video, that tank was built over 50 years ago. If you worked on this tank, how was it transported? A crane lifted it onto a flatbed trailer?
Duuuuuudddde!!!!! As a radio ham I am soooooo jealous of your find. Not only could you use it to store precious water needed for your family but you could then add antennas to the top for your various needs. Put your Starlink on the top. Add a GMRS repeater radio system for your site communications. Even get a TV antenna on it too. Good luck!
If you have been watching them for a hot minute they already have a plan. It would be strange if they didn't. Part of their shtick is looking like they don't know what they're doing when they really do. They're pretty talented and a lot of that comes from experience we never got to see. However the sketchiness of this video still makes me wonder.. lol
Holy smokes. As a commercial truck driver I tap my hat to what you managed to do there. And the German in me threw his hands up in horror on what possibly could have gone wrong :-O You guys are crazy. And I like that. I really admire what you've done so far and tbh, I'm a little bit jealous for the possibilities you have there - where I live all of this this is just impossible. But please, please, stay safe in what you're doing. Cheers from Berlin to Idaho, I'm curious what you will do with this tank tower - and say hi to my namesake, seeing him smile and laugh alway gives me so much joy :-D
I love it how truly, madly, deeply in love the two of you are when you achieve something like this - forget red roses and fancy restaurants - let's move a tank 🤣🥰🤣 AND....Riley got me for a second when he said he had to take it for 30 miles on the highway 🤣
This is the craziest thing I have seen you two take on , I am a retired engineer who has done significant project work on 5 continents, seen some sketchy stuff this was equally frightening as some of the best! I could tell by the fittings and tank hat hand bottom outlet it was a dual wall insulated LP cyro tank . Had my fingers crossed for you the whole time.
You can use it for electricity storage. Install it up the hill. In the summer when you have extra power, pump water to the tank. In the winter when you need power, drain the tank and have the water run a hydro generator.
You two are both absolutely fearless! Fearless doesn’t mean you’re not scared it means you won’t let fear intimidate you into surrendering to it. There’s no quit in you two. I love it!
The obvious suggestion is stand it up as a water tank. If so I suggest add a watchtower on top. Somehow I think you probably have a totally left field Idea.
WOW!!! THAT WAS INTENSE!!! HOORAY!! YOU MADE IT!!! EXCELLENT!!! Congratulations!. Yes, a fire supression water tank ... or for whatever else a water supply it cold be used for.... maybe even heat storage. (water is good for that) Stand up the tower or easier if possible to mount it horizontally in cradles (make sure no leaks) and insulate it.
Editing tip for Cortney, Change the encoder/codec of your editing software to use H.265 (HEVC) and also change cameras to use H.265 instead of H.264. It's up to 50% better for zero cost.
Holy smokes when you said you had 30 miles to go, I went NO WAY the top of my lungs. LOL. Your videos are always absolutely incredible to watch. Thank you for making my evening.
That was crazy! It’s stuff like this that keeps me watching. I would figure out someplace uphill from the shop to install it (not going to be easy) and use it like a water tower. It’s so nice to see you guys on the same page and supportive all the time.
On the opposite coast, we start similar projects with "Hey, y'all! Watch this!" We also safety-check our straps with two firm tugs and a "now, that ain't going nowhere," or "she'll ride."
Courtney, I thought you were going to be married to “flat” Riley after this video. But, then I also know that he has the most creative engineering mind out there. He married well. Most wives would not be so trusting or collaborative. Awesome video. You two rock. ❤️❤️
I've been watching you guys for years now. This may have been the most interesting of all your videos. Can't wait to see what your going to do with it. Well Done.
OMG! My nerves are shredded, even knowing that you had to be successful because the video was posted! You have a unique perspective on things Riley, and Courtney is the perfect partner because she supports and trusts you. Awesome video 👍🏻
Geez you two! I have been watching for years and I have to say your Ambition never disappoints! I'm not sure the channel name even covers it anymore! Y'all amaze me! You both have been helping me over the physics of my anxiety from a UTV rollover I had while fighting a wildfire here in North Georgia in 2016. Somehow watching you folks operate equipment keeps me questioning my fear. I finally got back in a skid steer last fall and graded my yard. Thanks for the inspiration ❤ Sending love from Georgia!
I spent 30 years in seattle, i was one of the few certified by boeing for fire suppression and water instal, i would hook pipes and build a solar box with a high pressure pump from under tank. i would pipe and install 3 p.i.v. valves post indicator valves, they are what you can hook a fire hose to, i would put 1 in back of house and 1 on each side in front, these are like hydrants, you have a valve box and they are below freezing and you use a valve wrench to open them, doing this will give you high pressure 3 inch firehose ability all around your house and shop, all ideas are good, but this protects you and family.
I thought for sure this thing was going to end up rolling out of sight down the hill. Congrats on another beautiful creative on-the -fly engineering operation. I think the tank would make a cool observation deck and recreation/party house. Mutiple interior floors and a couple small rooms with a spiral staircase to the open covered deck at the very top. Plenty of windows scattered around the circumference.
I laughed out loud. "Hopefully that's the sketchiest thing you do all day" at that point of the build. Good one! Love the team work and ingenuity. You guys rock!
Omg my facial expression when you said 30 MILES, i was like, no way! This video reminded me of my husband and I doing some crazy shit and all in the name of a new project. 🤣❤️
I love yall's channel. I'm so happy i found it!! I've literally sent your channels link to so many people it's actually embarrassing lol. keep up the good work!
It is lovely to see how happy you make each other and can accomplish tasks without seeming to argue. Don't forget the blowers in front of the front wheels to blow snow away so you can drive.
Huge Fan of the Channel!. Great Video. I was holding my breath for almost 20 minutes. I love how you guys work as a team, work the problem and find a creative solution. (all while filming the whole thing) I'm looking forward to your next projects and love the progression on the Homestead.
I salute the two of you. Your ability to assess a situation and engineer solutions with what you have on hand is top notch. TANK YOU VERY MUCH for sharing your CREATIVE PROJECTS with us here on TH-cam.
So, so awesome! If not for water use, how about replacing the deserted home and make this a vertical home on top of the mountain with zip line to existing home?
If you work with tanks or plate steel you buy one. I bought an air compressor and got one to check the tank. They are only $140. People who have or repair steel boats would also get one.
I just discovered you both on here recently and you are 100% correct sir! Those trucks are absolutely amazing! The versatility and manufacturing on those machines are top of the line for sure! I was I. The Marine Corps and drove the wrecker variant ALL OVER THE PLACE! Never could get that thing stuck! When things settle down you both should take a trip to Osh Kosh, Wisconsin and see the place they are made. Amazing facility! You ever want to know something about them, let me know! Great videos! Keep it up!
I imagine with water weight you’re going to have to dig some pretty deep concrete pilings even beyond a simple slab! Probably 4-5 ft down for each “leg” or just in a complete square around where the legs go. Use rebar! lol
Gravity pressure water storage tower. Solar pump your new pond water, collect building eavestroughs and store the water in the tower for use in gardens, fire suppression, pressure washing equipment etc.
Set it up at the back of the storage container shop. Put that atmospheric water generator on it run continuously add a full size wash bay to the container shop and thousands of gallons extra for you guys but I'd insulate the tank for winter
Impressive to say the least! When I was still working we would have various lifting and moving forms of rigging, whether with a crane(s), chain falls and chain come-alongs. We were called by other trades affectionally "Death Riggers" and never had an incident or injury. Congrats on a job well done for sure!😄 I would see what was inside that tank before deciding what to do with it. It would make an interesting guest house.
I was adamently POSITIVE it wasn't going to work. Flabbergasted that not only did the salvaged axle hold the weight, the truck lifted it's end AND pulled it up the mountain! AND it never fell off! WTF!!!!!!! Amazing...simply amazing...As for what to do with it?? Maybe set it up at the right side of the building towards the back (by the woodshed area) and make a multilevel bedroom/house for Oliver when he's a teen...His doorway opens from the loft office area across the garage and into his room....That would make an AMAZING series of videos you two setting it up, connecting and building it out. Even build a series of small decks and wrap around stairs. THAT would be so freaking cool to watch.
multi purpose. Build a room for Oliver in the top and use the bottom part as water storage. That would be an awesome room to have. You could have it connected to the house so he doesn't have to go outside to go to bed.
Riley you are a genius you guys are beyond belief but such a pleasure to watch how you two work together it's amazing,,,, you're wondering what you're going to do with that tank so am I, I can't believe whatever you do with it is going to be worth chopping that huge dump bed up. I could just see that bed hooked up on your military vehicle. what a hell of a dump truck that would have made
Riley... please tell us you have a HUGE life insurance policy on yourself 😱 You under the truck with a log precariously holding it up was definitely a heart stopping moment. 🫣 I'm so glad to you FINALLY told us you weren't taking it on the road. I kept saying, "they can't take that on the road!" Whew!!! 🫡 First time I doubted you could pull something off yet there you were on your home soil!!! 😲 I like the below suggestion of water tank for fighting fires 👍 As always, you guys rock 👊🤗
Just a thought. Have you both had an ant tetanus injection. If you work in the bush as much as you do it would be wise. They last ten years. Wife and I have 3 gardens and it was suggested to us. Last century many gardeners died from tetanus.
Incredible job, you two! I am constantly amazed at your ingenuity. You are masters of improvising, adapting, and overcoming. Fill it with rainwater/snow runoff from solar panels. add some pumps/hoses and use in case of fire.
Love it! Reminds me of the Superman movie when Superman catches Lois Lane and says "Don't worry miss, I have you. Lois says "You got me? Who's got you?!!".
Me and my hubby love watching you guys and your adventures. Cute little family you have. I'm just starting my TH-cam Journey. We're off grid in South Eastern Idaho and plan on moving to our 20 acres that we bought in Alaska in the spring of this year. I'll be sharing that Journey. Wish me luck. 😊
Sir Skech-a lot strikes again! I say fire water storage in the summer, drain it in the winter, fill it with the spring excess water. Can’t wait to see what you two have planned for it.
If the water isn't intended for consumption isn't there a way (Plumbing anti-freeze perhaps or baffles, a pump to keep the water circulating, or ... ?) to prevent freezing or damage from freezing?
Probably not good for potable (drinking water) but for watering a garden and fire fighting, assuming it holds water. I would agree with others, a watch tower on top.
I’m wondering is you have cell tower locations around you. You must. If not though, I’ve heard the revenue off of a tower location-leasing to multiple providers-is pretty lucrative. It requires access 24/7 and electricity. If a tower was installed-maybe they would pay to run power to your property?
That was insane, I held my breath the whole time... hahaha... Courtney is right Riley, you are a bloody legend mate.... Cheers for sharing... It would be very useful as a water tank...
Excellent job on the move, those trucks are awesome! Do you know what the tank originally held? If it wasn't too toxic, it could be a irrigation/ fire suppression storage tank. Keep up the good work!
@@MrPaulviles We live fairly close to Ambition Strikes and our local fire department relies on tanks like this to get water (we are very rural). We keep a couple of tanks full year-round by insulating around the valves and paining them a dark color. It may be a bit cooler by Ambition strikes, but our record low was 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observation tower. Reinforce with extra steels on the inside, then a circular deck on the top with a lighthouse style glazed room on the top. Circ stairs inside. If you choose this, can I get a hat;)???
You two are so lovely crazy. Give the guy welding that fitting to the tank a MEDAL. We are a German couple living in France and we love your channel and your adventure and one DAY we will live like you both do. A big hug and all the best for you guys. Good work from the big truck
After seeing some of your projects, nothing surprises me anymore...Y'all always manage to figure it out. But my burning question is, where did you find those original red tag Levis? Now, that's impressive! 😂
Mountain Fort for the kids. Build out a couple of interior decks with ladders. Lookout openings in the top. Zip-line exits when the time is right. A lightweight solar setup with a couple of 12v lights and USB ports.
@@AmbitionStrikes Sounds fun but a terrible idea. You need to protect the buildings from fire. Building a child's fort and a zip-line would be cool, but there are endless ways of doing the fun stuff without wasting a major component of a wildfire protection system for the buildings and the people in them.
@@Chris-lp3dmI’m completely in agreement Chris. I think keeping the vessel functioning as water storage for fire protection is paramount. But the exterior could support an awesome spiral staircase with little landings for different views and perhaps a platform on top that creates a special space like the restaurant in the Space Needle. It’s an opportunity to showcase Riley and Courtney’s genius and skills.
You could use it as a back up water tank and use the water for the house or to have a garden in the near future. Just make sure it is food and health safe to use for the water for the house if you do that.
*Fire Protection* . It's a water tank, yes? You live in a place surrounded by forest. Currently you have nothing protecting you but luck and the weather. Do what mountaintop astronomy observatories do. Put a sprinkler system in. Plumb it to this large water tank and its own dedicated pump. Add this tank to your existing home water system such that your well water over flows from this tank into your current storage.
I just found your channel in the last week and I cannot stop watching it that might say something about my life at this point. I think you two are amazing I don't know what you're like today cuz I've always seen one episode recent with the big tank family found something good to watch on this TH-cam thing
Set the conical bottom plus legs in concrete. pipe out the bottom set up for hooking to a fire pump. Add guy wires and stairs around it, or ladder. build a small fire lookout/fort on top. Fill with rainwater from roof. Place above house for view or if want more water faster below something with a large roof, Or build a rain catch/little storage shed above it. Or just hide it up in the woods so there's gravity feed to the house.
Ahh, I actually bought the 30 miles down the freeway and said, “No way, these guys are freaking crazy!” Thanks Riley, that was good for a chuckle… glad you made it!!!🎉
I watch all your videos, and I honest to God leaned forward in my chair during this one. This was by far the craziest, and at the same time most epic episode yet. Well done!!! Keep up the great work. And maybe you could fill it with beer? Kidding of course. Perhaps a water tank, or split it and make two tanks? Above your compounds elevation for gravity water pressure. So if there is ever an electrical issue, you can still cook, clean and shower.
Stand it up and make it into an observation tower. Cut windows in it near top and door at bottom. Put a floor in it near top and ladder inside to get to upper floor. Lower area can be storage.
WOW, this is ideal for a sand battery. A sand Battery is a large-scale, high-temperature thermal energy storage system that uses sand as its storage medium. I'm currently making a sand battery for our homestead.
What should we turn this tower into!?
Culvert or one hell of a root cellar.
water supply? firefighting... droughts... not a bad idea
What you use it for depends on what was in it. Spiral staircase in it to multi level watch tower to see all those beautiful views in your area.
I mean, just use it for it's intended purpose. Stand it up on concrete pylons at a high(ish) point on the land and sandblast it and paint it for corrosion protection. You might even consider cutting into it having the interior inspected for any potential problems or contaminants. That should hold a hell of a lot of water for multiple buildings on the property.
Water supply
A fire fighting water tank. Pour a concrete slab, get a crane to set it, fill it with water and have a pump and hoses at the ready. You can slowly fill it from the well once the weather gets warmer.
May be set it up as potable water so it can function as an emergency water supply as well.
I knew from the start you couldn't get it in the middle of it. You managed to reconfigured it in a way I though you would damage the water tower... I don't know if you are just so good, or just so lucky ! I saw you both talking next to this things and in my mind, I was just watching it and I was scared a strap or a tire blow and this thing roll over on me... Anyway, I'm glad you guys made it ok. If they can get it a bit further in the mountain, gravity could provide good water pressure to their house. I would have just bought a bunch of 1000l tot at 30$ each if it was just for that tough. Anyway, looking forward the future video.
With your logo on it.
Yup, water tank and a Lightning rod holder. Being all metal, that tank will need a lightning rod and a big concrete slab with a metric ton of rebar in the slab. You may need to add a red FAA beacon on the top? You could add a cable winch elevator to make getting to the top easier?
Yeah get it set up for water tank in case their is a fire then you have water to help put it out
I've done a lot of sketchy things and that was pushing the limits of what I would do. Great job on not dying.
Courtney is generally - overly cautious. On this one she was not cautious enough...
Consider making a cradle for the end of the tank that allows for lifting above the center of mass. It will help resist rolling ...
CONGRATULATIONS!
For not having a disaster!!!
Haha that's exactly what I thought when I watched this... started scanning the comments and you hit the nail on the head for me... perfect
Time to do some sketchy shit, do dah do dah, time to do some sketchy shit…
Kudos to the guy that welded that fitting to the top of the tank! I don't think it was intended to be structural.
It's amazing that no one died doing this. Awesome job!
Drama lama
5:30 Martin Johnson’s Safety Sally’s head just exploded!😂😬😵💫
Long time watcher, first time commentator but, I had to say that this is exponentially the sketchiest thing I have ever seen you do. I have done things like this on a much smaller scale and have been really nervous. This tank moving is about the most ambitious strike with the bare essentials needed to attempt it, including minimal information on the engineering of the tank and all components used, the most unforgiving of terrain and the contingent of disastrous things that could have gone wrong. However, it's obvious that you were successful because of your vital teamwork, resourcefulness, and above all patience. You managed to turn, what I would call 40/60 odds against situation into a 51/49 success. Kudos, and I'm so glad nothing was lost or damaged and no one injured. It was thrilling and nerve wracking to watch, let alone what it was to actually do it. Please let this be the riskiest thing you ever do in terms of real danger and keep on making great videos.
Agreed. Watching cranes go over and other large items like this it’s crazy how fast it begins, but how slowly your situation goes from good to tragic. Glad they made it through it.
I was singing "Riley's doing sketchy shit, doo dah doo dah" in my head over and over this whole episode :D
Yes, while impressed by their success the whole thing was far too recklessly accomplished. It succeeded on luck alone. They needed help from someone with better equipment and experience. This sort of luck only lasts so long. Eventually the lucky party tries something where it goes wrong in the worst possible way.
OSHA def quaking in their pants...
Well said @bangler62!
Sweet video to see something we built on your video! We actually built that tank! Doesn't appear to be that old based on how the paint and attachments look. They're initially designed as a pressure vessel for cryogenic liquids, meaning they can hold liquids or gasses, but they are often converted to water towers in the used market. Since they are built as pressure vessels, they always are made with at least two layers of core material- outer core usually of steel/stainless and inner core steel/stainless/super composite material, with an insulating material in between. You dented the outside, but the inside will most likely be just fine. With that said, after building these, we only store them on "C" pedestals at each end. The ends are the strongest supporting sides regardless of which direction it's facing. The neck fill or dispensing ports are not designed to hold weight and be used as a lifting point. I'm surprised you were able to lift it without breaking considering your tank probably weighs around 34-38 thousand pounds. You can also see the original supports have been welded off, which sucks because we design them to be absolutely dead centered on a perfect grade. It will NOT be easy to weld something back and align the tank up as straight as it was originally. I got so much anxiety watching you stand next to it without it being really secured. Those straps do nothing. We use those large C pedestals along with chains due to previous near miss instances.
Wow. that’s awesome!!!
He said it was marked 1968.
Riley needs to talk with you.
How is/was "we"?
According to the video, that tank was built over 50 years ago. If you worked on this tank, how was it transported? A crane lifted it onto a flatbed trailer?
Duuuuuudddde!!!!! As a radio ham I am soooooo jealous of your find. Not only could you use it to store precious water needed for your family but you could then add antennas to the top for your various needs. Put your Starlink on the top. Add a GMRS repeater radio system for your site communications. Even get a TV antenna on it too. Good luck!
The final comment ‘what should we do with this tank’ had me laughing ,🤣 🤣🤣. Why did you do all that if you didn’t have an awesome plan??????🤣🤣
I see big cool metal thing - I want big cool metal thing!
I am sure they have several ideas. They were just engaging their followers to offer ideas.
If you have been watching them for a hot minute they already have a plan. It would be strange if they didn't. Part of their shtick is looking like they don't know what they're doing when they really do. They're pretty talented and a lot of that comes from experience we never got to see. However the sketchiness of this video still makes me wonder.. lol
Holy smokes. As a commercial truck driver I tap my hat to what you managed to do there. And the German in me threw his hands up in horror on what possibly could have gone wrong :-O You guys are crazy. And I like that. I really admire what you've done so far and tbh, I'm a little bit jealous for the possibilities you have there - where I live all of this this is just impossible. But please, please, stay safe in what you're doing. Cheers from Berlin to Idaho, I'm curious what you will do with this tank tower - and say hi to my namesake, seeing him smile and laugh alway gives me so much joy :-D
Yeah, I'm going to block this channel if I can. These are the type of 'influencers' the world doesn't need to see.
You got me good...."30 miles down the highway" 😮😅
I love it how truly, madly, deeply in love the two of you are when you achieve something like this - forget red roses and fancy restaurants - let's move a tank 🤣🥰🤣
AND....Riley got me for a second when he said he had to take it for 30 miles on the highway 🤣
This is the craziest thing I have seen you two take on , I am a retired engineer who has done significant project work on 5 continents, seen some sketchy stuff this was equally frightening as some of the best! I could tell by the fittings and tank hat hand bottom outlet it was a dual wall insulated LP cyro tank . Had my fingers crossed for you the whole time.
You can use it for electricity storage. Install it up the hill. In the summer when you have extra power, pump water to the tank. In the winter when you need power, drain the tank and have the water run a hydro generator.
Keep a pump up sprayer filled with water around when cutting up stuff like this, makes managing these small fires much easier
If they use the tank to hold a water reserve, they won't need a pump-up sprayer; the water pressure will be plenty from a full tank.
You two are both absolutely fearless! Fearless doesn’t mean you’re not scared it means you won’t let fear intimidate you into surrendering to it. There’s no quit in you two. I love it!
The obvious suggestion is stand it up as a water tank. If so I suggest add a watchtower on top.
Somehow I think you probably have a totally left field Idea.
And maybe some kind of wind turbine on a additional tower on top of it :D
WOW!!! THAT WAS INTENSE!!! HOORAY!! YOU MADE IT!!! EXCELLENT!!! Congratulations!.
Yes, a fire supression water tank ... or for whatever else a water supply it cold be used for....
maybe even heat storage. (water is good for that) Stand up the tower or easier if possible
to mount it horizontally in cradles (make sure no leaks) and insulate it.
Editing tip for Cortney, Change the encoder/codec of your editing software to use H.265 (HEVC) and also change cameras to use H.265 instead of H.264. It's up to 50% better for zero cost.
Any idea on what cameras were used? I saw a sneak peak of a GoPro or DJI
@@BUILDYBUNCH I am assuming DJI, my assumption is based on them never saying GoPro. If your camera is GoPro you always say GoPro, It's the law.
@athul690 good point. I've also seen DJI mic and the Osmo pocket 3
Looking at the shadows, it looked like they were using cell phones for some shots.
All modern cameras and phones support H.265 encoder, so the device shouldn't be an issue
Thank you for letting me take a picture with you today at the coffee shop!! It was so great meeting you and your little one. God bless you guys.❤
I think you should use it to add an addition on your home. We enjoy watching your Chanel. This one was scary I am glad you had your luck shirt on.
I am pleased neither of you were injured in this crazy move. Sprucing it up is going to be fun to watch. You could turn it into your own water tower.
Holy smokes when you said you had 30 miles to go, I went NO WAY the top of my lungs. LOL. Your videos are always absolutely incredible to watch. Thank you for making my evening.
That was crazy! It’s stuff like this that keeps me watching. I would figure out someplace uphill from the shop to install it (not going to be easy) and use it like a water tower. It’s so nice to see you guys on the same page and supportive all the time.
On the opposite coast, we start similar projects with "Hey, y'all! Watch this!" We also safety-check our straps with two firm tugs and a "now, that ain't going nowhere," or "she'll ride."
Courtney, I thought you were going to be married to “flat” Riley after this video. But, then I also know that he has the most creative engineering mind out there. He married well. Most wives would not be so trusting or collaborative. Awesome video. You two rock. ❤️❤️
Man! You had angels watching over you. INSANITY...WITH SUCCESS!!!
don't encourage this madness, he will die if this continues! seriously!
Darwin will on occasions give free passes to hum in a larger group..
I've been watching you guys for years now. This may have been the most interesting of all your videos. Can't wait to see what your going to do with it. Well Done.
OMG! My nerves are shredded, even knowing that you had to be successful because the video was posted! You have a unique perspective on things Riley, and Courtney is the perfect partner because she supports and trusts you. Awesome video 👍🏻
Geez you two! I have been watching for years and I have to say your Ambition never disappoints! I'm not sure the channel name even covers it anymore! Y'all amaze me! You both have been helping me over the physics of my anxiety from a UTV rollover I had while fighting a wildfire here in North Georgia in 2016. Somehow watching you folks operate equipment keeps me questioning my fear. I finally got back in a skid steer last fall and graded my yard. Thanks for the inspiration ❤ Sending love from Georgia!
I spent 30 years in seattle, i was one of the few certified by boeing for fire suppression and water instal, i would hook pipes and build a solar box with a high pressure pump from under tank. i would pipe and install 3 p.i.v. valves post indicator valves, they are what you can hook a fire hose to, i would put 1 in back of house and 1 on each side in front, these are like hydrants, you have a valve box and they are below freezing and you use a valve wrench to open them, doing this will give you high pressure 3 inch firehose ability all around your house and shop, all ideas are good, but this protects you and family.
I thought for sure this thing was going to end up rolling out of sight down the hill. Congrats on another beautiful creative on-the -fly engineering operation. I think the tank would make a cool observation deck and recreation/party house. Mutiple interior floors and a couple small rooms with a spiral staircase to the open covered deck at the very top. Plenty of windows scattered around the circumference.
Underground bunker / root cellar / food storage pantry
I laughed out loud. "Hopefully that's the sketchiest thing you do all day" at that point of the build. Good one! Love the team work and ingenuity. You guys rock!
Omg my facial expression when you said 30 MILES, i was like, no way! This video reminded me of my husband and I doing some crazy shit and all in the name of a new project. 🤣❤️
You two are just incredible - and you have the right tools for the job! That 6wd army truck is just the B.E.A.S.T. And so are the two of you!
They have the right tools when they go and cut apart a dump truck! to make a dolly. Wow.
You gave a whole new meaning to the mantra, "I can do hard things." 😅 just amazing 😮
I love yall's channel. I'm so happy i found it!! I've literally sent your channels link to so many people it's actually embarrassing lol. keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for sharing our channel! 🙌
It is lovely to see how happy you make each other and can accomplish tasks without seeming to argue.
Don't forget the blowers in front of the front wheels to blow snow away so you can drive.
OMG I love a good, sketchy, non-OSHA approved project. You guys killed it!!
Definitely keep it laying down and make it into a mini home / guest apartment /shed , etc.👍😎
Huge Fan of the Channel!. Great Video. I was holding my breath for almost 20 minutes. I love how you guys work as a team, work the problem and find a creative solution. (all while filming the whole thing) I'm looking forward to your next projects and love the progression on the Homestead.
I salute the two of you. Your ability to assess a situation and engineer solutions with what you have on hand is top notch. TANK YOU VERY MUCH for sharing your CREATIVE PROJECTS with us here on TH-cam.
So, so awesome! If not for water use, how about replacing the deserted home and make this a vertical home on top of the mountain with zip line to existing home?
So F'''ing Fine Teamwork...So Damn Proud...Of You Both...God Bless
Who in the world has an ultrasonic measuring device laying around except for this guy....😂 that looks like some sketchy stuff I thrive on!
If you work with tanks or plate steel you buy one. I bought an air compressor and got one to check the tank. They are only $140.
People who have or repair steel boats would also get one.
Weld on line gas pipes use one every time
I just discovered you both on here recently and you are 100% correct sir! Those trucks are absolutely amazing! The versatility and manufacturing on those machines are top of the line for sure! I was I. The Marine Corps and drove the wrecker variant ALL OVER THE PLACE! Never could get that thing stuck! When things settle down you both should take a trip to Osh Kosh, Wisconsin and see the place they are made. Amazing facility! You ever want to know something about them, let me know! Great videos! Keep it up!
I imagine with water weight you’re going to have to dig some pretty deep concrete pilings even beyond a simple slab! Probably 4-5 ft down for each “leg” or just in a complete square around where the legs go. Use rebar! lol
Bedrock is pretty close to the surface on their mountain
Gravity pressure water storage tower. Solar pump your new pond water, collect building eavestroughs and store the water in the tower for use in gardens, fire suppression, pressure washing equipment etc.
Set it up at the back of the storage container shop. Put that atmospheric water generator on it run continuously add a full size wash bay to the container shop and thousands of gallons extra for you guys but I'd insulate the tank for winter
Impressive to say the least! When I was still working we would have various lifting and moving forms of rigging, whether with a crane(s), chain falls and chain come-alongs. We were called by other trades affectionally "Death Riggers" and never had an incident or injury. Congrats on a job well done for sure!😄 I would see what was inside that tank before deciding what to do with it. It would make an interesting guest house.
I was adamently POSITIVE it wasn't going to work. Flabbergasted that not only did the salvaged axle hold the weight, the truck lifted it's end AND pulled it up the mountain! AND it never fell off! WTF!!!!!!! Amazing...simply amazing...As for what to do with it?? Maybe set it up at the right side of the building towards the back (by the woodshed area) and make a multilevel bedroom/house for Oliver when he's a teen...His doorway opens from the loft office area across the garage and into his room....That would make an AMAZING series of videos you two setting it up, connecting and building it out. Even build a series of small decks and wrap around stairs. THAT would be so freaking cool to watch.
multi purpose. Build a room for Oliver in the top and use the bottom part as water storage. That would be an awesome room to have. You could have it connected to the house so he doesn't have to go outside to go to bed.
I hope that tank is clean enough inside so you can use it for a gravity water supply perhaps.
It’s very clean inside! It’s coated with a food grade liner of some sort.
@@AmbitionStrikes Food grade you say? You can never have to much coffee - giant French Press it shall be!
Riley you are a genius you guys are beyond belief but such a pleasure to watch how you two work together it's amazing,,,, you're wondering what you're going to do with that tank so am I, I can't believe whatever you do with it is going to be worth chopping that huge dump bed up. I could just see that bed hooked up on your military vehicle. what a hell of a dump truck that would have made
You guys should use it as a water tower I was a nervous rack washing but congratulations you did a great job I love you show you’re the best on TH-cam
Interesting video. A nice change from the house build series. This feels like the real Riley and Courtney!
Cool to think I was in the first 1,000 subs, and now you all will be hitting 1M subs this year.
My old grandparent's house has 2 water tanks. Very useful for when city water is offline.
Riley... please tell us you have a HUGE life insurance policy on yourself 😱 You under the truck with a log precariously holding it up was definitely a heart stopping moment. 🫣 I'm so glad to you FINALLY told us you weren't taking it on the road. I kept saying, "they can't take that on the road!" Whew!!! 🫡 First time I doubted you could pull something off yet there you were on your home soil!!! 😲 I like the below suggestion of water tank for fighting fires 👍 As always, you guys rock 👊🤗
Just a thought. Have you both had an ant tetanus injection. If you work in the bush as much as you do it would be wise. They last ten years. Wife and I have 3 gardens and it was suggested to us. Last century many gardeners died from tetanus.
Incredible job, you two! I am constantly amazed at your ingenuity. You are masters of improvising, adapting, and overcoming. Fill it with rainwater/snow runoff from solar panels. add some pumps/hoses and use in case of fire.
Awesome project ... awesome video guys. Military truck is awesome too . Enjoyed this video very much.
Long time watcher- first time with the comments. Root cellar was my first thought and/or a storm shelter. Good luck and keep us all posted!
Love it! Reminds me of the Superman movie when Superman catches Lois Lane and says "Don't worry miss, I have you. Lois says "You got me? Who's got you?!!".
Yeah i already said once before that this is my favorite truck ever and then it just gets better. Much love from Australia
Great name for that Farm Jack; “break your face jack”!
I've heard "house Jack" and " Bloomfield Jack" either way they are really handy and very dangerous
Me and my hubby love watching you guys and your adventures. Cute little family you have. I'm just starting my TH-cam Journey. We're off grid in South Eastern Idaho and plan on moving to our 20 acres that we bought in Alaska in the spring of this year. I'll be sharing that Journey. Wish me luck. 😊
Sir Skech-a lot strikes again! I say fire water storage in the summer, drain it in the winter, fill it with the spring excess water. Can’t wait to see what you two have planned for it.
If the water isn't intended for consumption isn't there a way (Plumbing anti-freeze perhaps or baffles, a pump to keep the water circulating, or ... ?) to prevent freezing or damage from freezing?
I'm not sure why your channel came up in my feed, but I'm hooked. I love watching people doing the biggest things with the unlikeliest tools!
What ever you do with it you need to have “Ambition Strikes” down the side of it!!
Let's just say it's refreshing to wake up sunday morning enjoying my coffee while watching your episodes..
Build external stairs and add a seacan on top with walkaround railing - you can still fill it with water
Probably not good for potable (drinking water) but for watering a garden and fire fighting, assuming it holds water. I would agree with others, a watch tower on top.
Water tower! You two are crazy 😂. Bloody well done Riley, that was some driving 😮 ❤xxx
I’m wondering is you have cell tower locations around you. You must. If not though, I’ve heard the revenue off of a tower location-leasing to multiple providers-is pretty lucrative.
It requires access 24/7 and electricity.
If a tower was installed-maybe they would pay to run power to your property?
That was insane, I held my breath the whole time... hahaha... Courtney is right Riley, you are a bloody legend mate.... Cheers for sharing... It would be very useful as a water tank...
Excellent job on the move, those trucks are awesome! Do you know what the tank originally held? If it wasn't too toxic, it could be a irrigation/ fire suppression storage tank. Keep up the good work!
Yes! It came from a local salad dressing company and we’re pretty sure it only held water. It’s perfectly clean inside!
@@AmbitionStrikes Then use it as intended. You need it for *Fire Protection* . Sprinklers on the building exteriors, dedicated pump.
@ That’s awesome, there are so many possibilities! We can’t wait to see what you turn it into!
I live in the tropics of Australia so please excuse the lack of knowledge, wouldn’t it freeze in your climate unless insulated?
@@MrPaulviles We live fairly close to Ambition Strikes and our local fire department relies on tanks like this to get water (we are very rural). We keep a couple of tanks full year-round by insulating around the valves and paining them a dark color. It may be a bit cooler by Ambition strikes, but our record low was 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
This is the most sketch thing I have ever seen, you're my hero. Your equipment resources are legit!
Courtney & Riley this is a feat. Can’t wait to watch until the end. Thanks for making such interesting content🙏🙏🙏Blessings
I still can’t believe we attempted this… 😬
Me either!😂
Observation tower. Reinforce with extra steels on the inside, then a circular deck on the top with a lighthouse style glazed room on the top. Circ stairs inside. If you choose this, can I get a hat;)???
Yesssss
You two are so lovely crazy. Give the guy welding that fitting to the tank a MEDAL. We are a German couple living in France and we love your channel and your adventure and one DAY we will live like you both do. A big hug and all the best for you guys. Good work from the big truck
After seeing some of your projects, nothing surprises me anymore...Y'all always manage to figure it out. But my burning question is, where did you find those original red tag Levis? Now, that's impressive! 😂
Mountain Fort for the kids.
Build out a couple of interior decks with ladders. Lookout openings in the top. Zip-line exits when the time is right.
A lightweight solar setup with a couple of 12v lights and USB ports.
Oliver seconds this idea!
@@AmbitionStrikes Sounds fun but a terrible idea. You need to protect the buildings from fire. Building a child's fort and a zip-line would be cool, but there are endless ways of doing the fun stuff without wasting a major component of a wildfire protection system for the buildings and the people in them.
@@Chris-lp3dmI’m completely in agreement Chris. I think keeping the vessel functioning as water storage for fire protection is paramount. But the exterior could support an awesome spiral staircase with little landings for different views and perhaps a platform on top that creates a special space like the restaurant in the Space Needle. It’s an opportunity to showcase Riley and Courtney’s genius and skills.
should build a big ram pump to fill it with your pond/spring then pup that water up the hill to be cleaned and used
I love Courtney how you go along with Rileys crazy🤪ideas. Maybe cut it in half have a big Swimming pool!!. Good Luck🥳🤓
You could use it as a back up water tank and use the water for the house or to have a garden in the near future.
Just make sure it is food and health safe to use for the water for the house if you do that.
Wow. You had me sitting on the edge of my seat. My suggestion would be to clean it, use it to brew a batch of beer, and hold a party.
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST IDEA!!! And not as crazy as hauling that up the mountain. You'd have enough beer to invite the world!!
Nice idea 😂
Call it the Kegerator-saurus! 😂
Why not some moonshine 👍🏾
I'm in
You should set it up fill it with Water then Build a wrap around staircase to the top with a platform on the top
*Fire Protection* . It's a water tank, yes? You live in a place surrounded by forest. Currently you have nothing protecting you but luck and the weather. Do what mountaintop astronomy observatories do. Put a sprinkler system in. Plumb it to this large water tank and its own dedicated pump. Add this tank to your existing home water system such that your well water over flows from this tank into your current storage.
Great idea!!
What a great find. I'm with several others though - VERY sketchy to move it that way. Will make a great water tank.
@23:12 This is what every man dreams of his wife saying.
I just found your channel in the last week and I cannot stop watching it that might say something about my life at this point. I think you two are amazing I don't know what you're like today cuz I've always seen one episode recent with the big tank family found something good to watch on this TH-cam thing
That would have some good water pressure if it’s full I would guess
No, water pressure only depends on the hight and not the volume, diameter or shape. So 10m hight is just 14,504 psi (0,1mPa or 1 Bar)
Set the conical bottom plus legs in concrete. pipe out the bottom set up for hooking to a fire pump. Add guy wires and stairs around it, or ladder. build a small fire lookout/fort on top. Fill with rainwater from roof. Place above house for view or if want more water faster below something with a large roof, Or build a rain catch/little storage shed above it. Or just hide it up in the woods so there's gravity feed to the house.
Ahh, I actually bought the 30 miles down the freeway and said, “No way, these guys are freaking crazy!” Thanks Riley, that was good for a chuckle… glad you made it!!!🎉
THAT! Was truly a Nail Bitter! Glad ya all is safe!
I watch all your videos, and I honest to God leaned forward in my chair during this one. This was by far the craziest, and at the same time most epic episode yet. Well done!!! Keep up the great work.
And maybe you could fill it with beer?
Kidding of course. Perhaps a water tank, or split it and make two tanks? Above your compounds elevation for gravity water pressure. So if there is ever an electrical issue, you can still cook, clean and shower.
I had to read that twice...I thought you were saying God leaned forward in his chair! 😂 (And I thought, "yeah...probably!")
Stand it up and make it into an observation tower. Cut windows in it near top and door at bottom. Put a floor in it near top and ladder inside to get to upper floor. Lower area can be storage.
WOW, this is ideal for a sand battery. A sand Battery is a large-scale, high-temperature thermal energy storage system that uses sand as its storage medium. I'm currently making a sand battery for our homestead.
Great idea it's big enough you could almost do a molten salt box inside it
that was my thought as well
@@joncollier1934 salt would eat through the metal way too fast.
Wow! Amazing! ...No wonder you guys were tired...betcha slept good! Really look forward to watching these videos❤
I love the chaos that is this channel!♥
This week felt extra chaotic… 😂😬