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It was more fun this way.

Yes, they don't get much easier than this. Should have added this 20 years ago!

@@thePFOchannel My 5x8 trailer doesn't even have a jack. But it is light enough I can pick it up. Well at least when it isn't loaded.

Nifty! Cute frog, too!

The frog surprised me but showed up at just the right time.

Thanks. I've come around to the "bucket on the downhill side" way of thinking. Balancing it with the bucket on the uphill side will work up to some unknown angle, beyond which it will still tip. Since I can not always know that critical angle, I won't push my luck.

Very good choice, you will not regret it sir

I thought about trying that, too, but didn't see a clear way to drill out the center holes of the spring supports without removing the coils.

That's interesting. I've wondered what the differences are between the L12 and the LH12R. So, mine apparently has the grease pressure warning stickers from an L12 but no grease tensioners to go with it. The AGT website has no information to help us sort out the features of their various models.

Thanks!

That's awesome! Have fun and stay safe.

Thanks for the suggestions. I never bought the MIG attachment for it. I've been thinking it is time to do that. I'm also checking out some other units. I'd like to add a TIG and stick welder to my kit.

They are!

Cool! When I saw how inexpensive these are, I just couldn't resist. It is so much fun, and it does actual work.

They are really relaxing to ride in the cool evenings along our local dirt roads lined with woods and farmland.

I don't have enough time on mine yet to have good answers for those questions. The only "hill" I've attempted was the ramp on the trailer. You can see how that turned out in the prior videos. The nature of the work I've done so far has all been about loading dirt into a trailer. It only takes a few minutes to fill up a trailer load, and I turn it off between loads. So, I have not had any significant heat issues yet. I'll go out and look for a low oil switch next chance I get and let you know if I find one. I don't recall seeing one, but have not specifically checked for it.

Right, but even with those fees, I got out the door at under $4,900.

Yes, it's nice to have some extra cushion back there! But seriously, I'll never have another travel trailer without the rear facing camera. It takes all the worry out of backing up, and I can always see what's behind us while going down the road.

Thanks. True, the holes and sintered brass puck are designed to vent the contents of the tank. Under normal operation and fluid levels, that will be air.

Thanks. We really do like riding them.

They must pack the shipping containers so tight they rub on each other.

@@thePFOchannel probably so, I subscribed to your channel look forward to seeing more videos , I did a wall around video on my channel describing the modifications I plan to make if your interested in watching.

That's a good video. I definitely subbed your channel. Not just to keep up on the mods you make to your excavator, but I actually spent many, many hours digging old farmstead and small town dump sites back about 40 years ago. Your videos bring back a lot of memories!

@@thePFOchannel thanks !! I’m glad you enjoyed them 😃

I'm sure it will get dusty, but the black offset panel is open all the way around the edges, so it shouldn't build up too badly.

I have no idea, but like you, I assumed this would have the grease pressure tensioner because of that sticker. When a viewer comment tipped me off to go looking for the lock nuts, I was shocked to actually see that mine has the screw tensioners.

Do you know if the LH12 I get in auction actually has grease tensioners in there if they could be swapped with the threaded ones?

Sorry, but I have no idea. I've never even seen the grease pressure type up close.

Yes, I'm sure that's the best way to make that distinction!

Thanks for the tip. It wouldn't be hard to open it back up and do that.

Thank you. Yes, we were lucky to have the larger compartment on this model. The hatch opening on the front pass through storage was just a bit too low, and that would have been a lot longer wire run, too. Unfortunately, a lot of travel trailer models probably don't have such an ideal spot for it.

We have not had any need for warranty work with the Delta Pro. We are extremely pleased with it. We bought this unit very soon after this model was launched. During the first year, it did seem like they had to push out a lot of firmware updates, but that has tapered off to only occasional updates. All are achieved quickly and easily through the phone app. We have used this a LOT not only in the travel trailer, but it has run our refrigerator and Starlink internet in the house to get us through many power outages. I love the self-contained aspect of the Delta Pro and the fact that it can be recharged by so many different input sources. The onboard charge controller seamlessly deals with anything you need to connect in or out. Even though I managed an electrical engineering department professionally for many years, I would have to do a ton of research to figure out how to piece together a system that would properly and safely handle the wide range of configurations this unit will accommodate. We like this so much that we bought another one and hooked it up in my mother's house, along with the Eco Flow Smart Home Panel, to be her backup power. Her town has frequent power outages, and it is a real blessing for me to be able to see and manage her system status via my phone from anywhere we happen to be. Both units have performed flawlessly.

That's interesting. I've suspected that the wide array of brand names we see are produced by a relatively small group of manufacturers. What brand is yours labelled as, if you don't mind me asking?

@@thePFOchannel I have ordered from Shandong in China !

I'd love it if you would provide a link to their website. It might be useful for future reference. I've never been able to find a direct source for this identical unit.

Thanks for the feedback. So far, we have not heard from anyone who has one of these units that came with lock nuts on the track tensioners. They must have just overlooked that in the design. I need to put an extension on that exhaust pipe. I want it as long as possible without interfering with the hood movement, so it sounds like 2-1/2" is the number. Thanks!

Thank you so much!

Thank you! I've only used it a few times so far, but I really like it.

@@thePFOchannel I use mine a lot

Same here. As soon as this caddis hatch dies down, I'll get off the river and start putting it together.

Thanks for the info!

It really felt like it the first couple of times.

@thePFOchannel I held my breath for a second looking at the computer screen lol

I was holding my breath, too, at that moment.

Glad it was helpful!

Yeah, same here.

I do think I'm ready for an upgrade.

We spent very little on this. All of the windows and doors were salvaged (free). All the wood, except for a few treated wood posts and a couple sheets of plywood was also free, salvaged material from large old shipping crates. The roofing and screws were bought new. I did all the work myself. So, unfortunately, I can't give any reliable estimate of what it might cost to have something similar built.

@@thePFOchannelHey thanks you for the reply. I understand due to all the salvage and reclaimed materials over the years. All in all it shouldn't be much even with some materials I would think but thank you! You all did a wonderful job on this!

Yes, they each have a few pros and cons, but none that I've seen yet that seem insurmountable. Good luck getting one at the August auction. That's cool that you're so close. We just did a 10 hour (each way) run down to the Nashville/Lebanon, TN Ritchie Bros yard to pick up a tilt bucket.

I'm glad to hear that! Me, too!

On this particular auction and at this particular bid value, I paid a 15% buyers premium. It varies depending on the region and on the range of the winning bid value and maybe other factors. I found this page on the Ritchie Brothers website that breaks it down. www.rbauction.com/buying/read-before-you-bid I am not affiliated with Ritchie Brothers in any way. Thanks for watching!

@@thePFOchannel thanks for the info.

I would think the winch would work on almost any ATV, but the bracket I bought to attach the winch was specifically made only for this particular model of Honda. Whenever you see a product listing that says "model specific" that means it only works on that specific model. Pretty much the opposite of when they say "universal" fit.

@@thePFOchannel Okay, cool! Just need to check the winch's own info, then. Thanks!

Thanks for the advice. It probably wouldn't be a good idea if I were inclined to leave the wood on there until it rots. I'm not so inclined. Attaching them to metal would definitely be better, in any case.

It is a machine that uses a band saw blade to cut logs into lumber. It is called portable because it is relatively easy to relocate. You can move it and set it up near the source of logs, so you don't have to move the logs a long way.

yeah, they are pretty funny to watch.

Thanks. I might have to give that one a try to see if the hose is long enough.

Yes, we've trapped dozens in the old style spring traps in and around the cars. I polish the triggers. I've never tried the tip traps. 5 gallon buckets with a few sunflower seeds in the bottom have caught several in a night. We just seem to have a never-ending population coming in from the surrounding woods and fields.

Awesome! Glad I could help.

I have not personally experienced that condition, yet. Based on posts I've read elsewhere, it may be caused by low hydraulic oil, or as a result of the pickup tube in the hydraulic tank being too short. I have not inspected inside the tank of this unit to see if they have the short tube. If so, then we need to install an extension so the tube remains below the fluid level when the unit is on a steep slope. One way you could test to see if this is the problem would be to try going up that same incline with the unit facing in the opposite direction. If the fluid in the tank moves lower relative to the pickup tube in one direction, then it would move higher on the tube when going the opposite way. Just don't tip it over!

hi looking at maybe buying one of these what is steep grade my property is pretty steep thanks

I had a similar thing on my AGT L12. On the incline coming off of my trailer, the drive motors wouldnt go. The rest of the hydraulics would work, just not the drive motors. Im curious if there is a tip sensor on there somewhere. I ended up having to use the bucket and pull myself off the trailer ramp the rest of the way.

@griz5178 , I don't know what tilt angle would be considered steep with regards to the hydraulic issue because I have not personally experienced the phenomenon of losing hydraulic drive power on an incline. As for the issues of a high center of gravity, the only thing I've driven on besides level ground is the ramp on my trailer. I learned the hard way that this machine requires special handling to avoid tipping at that particular angle. The angle of the ramp is about 20 degrees (36.4% slope), so we could probably call that steep, but that is not a definitive number. There may be some lesser slope that is also too steep. I don't know because I have never tried any other slopes. I also haven't found anything published by the manufacturer that would help answer these questions.

Have fun!

Thanks for the feedback. I'll give it a try.

Thanks! I am also looking forward to getting it going.

Welcome aboard!

This machine has caused me to completely adjust my understanding of too steep. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but even going off the 3" drop at the edge of the concrete slab feels like it could go over.