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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 .?
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!
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!
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.
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 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
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 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.
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.
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. 😄
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 :)
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.
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
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.
Can i make a suggestion when the road is iced over and your gonna spread the sand and ice melter back down the hill and a spread it . Your truck will be backing over the sand that way you are gonna have a better chance of not slipping and sliding all over . Once the first pass is done you can spread normally. Hope the suggestion works for yas.
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.
it is common knowledge batteries(of any type) don't like the cold(power tools included), especially below 0 deg c(32F). Batteries don't freeze if they are discharging or charging. The trick is to keep a trickle charge on them.
Try to add a plastic certain in your battery container. Add it about 2 feet away from the batteries. It will make like a small room so the heater won’t have to heat up the whole container and just heat up the small area. I would Velcro it to the walls and ceiling, to make it easy to remove and add on when needed.
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.
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
Riley, I just want you to know that there’s a deal hack for to keep your blade from eating all your gravel up. People have been putting pipes on the bottom so it just rises just above the gravel and pushes the snow forward piles into the snowblower and then blows over to the side of the road. It may leave a little bit of snow, but you still got a chance to do it without eating all your Gravel.
Would those chains not fit on the lightening? How about wind power? Also fresnel lenses to heat up the container, or thermal mass heating.. . There's a lot of fun experiments you can try. Vawt is a type of low wind turbine... 😊
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.
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 see a pole carport project next year for all the vehicle with hydro plugin for block heaters make one end big enough for the dozer You just might need it for a super snow storm it's not unheard of eight foot dumps of snow ever once and awhile set blade on angle before it gets cold
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.
If you want to shoot us an email we're happy to share a link to the heated gloves Courtney bought! contact@ambitionstrikes.com (More on the F150 soon!)
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🙂
Get some snow chains from Finland I think it was, they're spiked and just nasty looking. Always put away the right orientation for putting back on, and it takes moments and you'll be unstoppable anywhere.
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.
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 👏👍💕
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.
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.
I came across your videos by accident searching for solar and stayed for your journey. I see a beautiful family just out living and having fun! I would suggest putting camera in your solar sheet so you can monitor the space heater.
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.
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 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!
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.
Extra off grid battery capacity. Looking forward to the video on this, but I’m sure the fact that the Ford lightning can feed Power back to your home is a big bonus for these guys!
pro tip I use my 30 ton log splitter similar to yours to make kindling with the single blade head style its super fast and low effort other then getting the splitter started. I make 3 large rubber made container of kindling at a time in less then 30 mins.
Our 4 year old son noticed the Premiere video pop up and was ready to watch today’s new video. Once he noticed it was ready to watch he asked “can we watch the new Courtney and Riley show?” He also loves watching Oliver 😍😆 all your equipment is our 4 year old boy’s dream “can we buy that too?”
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.
Isn't the lightning 4 wheel drive. Put chains or cable chains on all 4 wheels You can drive on pavement at slower speeds with cable chains. Leave them on during winter when the road is icy/snowy.
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!
When I worked with a company that installed and did PM onelectrical equipment and motors, we had to start and operate each piece of equipment monthly to maintain performance, lubrication, battery charge, etc. I wonder about your situation. "According to AAA, your car should be started and driven for 30 minutes or more at least once a week. This will maintain the battery's life, keep seals properly lubricated and prevent old start combustion contaminants from accumulating in the engine oil." What do equipment manufacturers say in their manuals?
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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 .?
I like that you add Celsius when you talk about temp, I convert to Fahrenheit for my American friends
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.
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!
Oliver is such a cutey. He seams like such a happy baby. What a mischievous smile... 😊
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.
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!
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
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 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.
Courtney loves having fun in the snow ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️!!!😊
Thank you for sharing Oliver, he such a joy.
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.
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.
You should attach trailer coupling to the skidsteer.
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. 😄
adding up to 3% of kerosine is a good winter additive for diesel. We use it in military trucks during winter
After you get below 10 degrees F you need to look at mittens with a glove inner liner.
add a thermometer to turn on that space heater if it gets below freezing, you won't even have to worry about it freezing.
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 :)
Wirklich, in so eine Familie geboren zu sein ist der Hauptgewinn! Großartige Beiträge. Herzliche Grüße aus Hamburg
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.
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
I love Oliver. Does that child ever cry?.. OMG I love his demeaner. 😘
Get some of the heavy duty bibs or overalls. I don’t go outside without them in those kinds of temps.
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.
Maybe next year :) you should equip the skid-steer with a towing hook, so that it can pull your trailer . . .
An utterly absorbing episode! Thank you for bringing us along.
Can i make a suggestion when the road is iced over and your gonna spread the sand and ice melter back down the hill and a spread it . Your truck will be backing over the sand that way you are gonna have a better chance of not slipping and sliding all over . Once the first pass is done you can spread normally. Hope the suggestion works for yas.
Is the Kohler generator fixed?
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.
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 ?
it is common knowledge batteries(of any type) don't like the cold(power tools included), especially below 0 deg c(32F). Batteries don't freeze if they are discharging or charging. The trick is to keep a trickle charge on them.
Oliver is looking good today. The snowblower on the skid steer works great too.
Usually the sanding trucks run the exhaust around the sander tub to keep it from freezing.
Wood ash makes excellent soil improvement especially for anything that needs potassium fertilizer.
Try to add a plastic certain in your battery container. Add it about 2 feet away from the batteries. It will make like a small room so the heater won’t have to heat up the whole container and just heat up the small area. I would Velcro it to the walls and ceiling, to make it easy to remove and add on when needed.
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.
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
Got to love winter! @ 28:30 The expression you’re looking for is to “hunker down.” To “bunker down” is not actually a thing.
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
So very cool seeing Boondog and Bailey out frolicking like the pups they are, and Laughing Oliver brightens the day every time.
Riley, I just want you to know that there’s a deal hack for to keep your blade from eating all your gravel up. People have been putting pipes on the bottom so it just rises just above the gravel and pushes the snow forward piles into the snowblower and then blows over to the side of the road. It may leave a little bit of snow, but you still got a chance to do it without eating all your Gravel.
He already has one.
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
@@AmbitionStrikes
You can already tell Oliver is gonna LOVE growing up in the Idaho backwoods! Btw, when did y’all get a Lightning? Did I miss an episode somewhere? 😛
Oliver is so adorable! He always brings a smile to my face. You guys are doing such a great job!
You should invest in some battery and engine warmers for you equipment
A nice adventure with you guys. Glad to support you a little.
Would those chains not fit on the lightening? How about wind power? Also fresnel lenses to heat up the container, or thermal mass heating..
. There's a lot of fun experiments you can try. Vawt is a type of low wind turbine... 😊
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.
Your in Northern Idaho, get a full tank of #1 Diesel, use it during winters. It will not jell.
Biobor, for the algae.
Best wishes from the far North.
I’ll take a foot of snow over any ice! I absolutely love your together attitude, and of course, baby Oliver❤
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.
Good Morning Sweet Family!! ☕️ ❤✨️🌞
I see a pole carport project next year for all the vehicle with hydro plugin for block heaters make one end big enough for the dozer You just might need it for a super snow storm it's not unheard of eight foot dumps of snow ever once and awhile set blade on angle before it gets cold
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
Brings back old memories for me growing up in northern Michigan. -60 and 6 foot of snow. lol
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.
Looks like fun if was 30 yrs younger. For now I think I'll keep city services LOL
I will admit you guys the coolest toys
Oliver is such a lovely boy happy chap really enjoying your snow fun 👍😁
In Norway, we use studded tires. Works grate. So you dont need to Hasle with the chains. Like your video 👍
TYVM Little Oliver is now the star of the SHOW!!!! ❤🌟🌟🌟
Muchas gracias por su video Dios los bendiga familia
Great video! Sorry I couldn't live there in the winter, my old bones just wouldn't move! Take care, Tom
I thought I watched all of your episodes but I somehow missed when you bought the Lightening.
Where did you get the heated gloves? When did you get the lightening?
If you want to shoot us an email we're happy to share a link to the heated gloves Courtney bought! contact@ambitionstrikes.com (More on the F150 soon!)
For the space heater you could get a smart thermometer sensor to turn on and off the heater depending on the temperature in the shipping container
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🙂
Get some snow chains from Finland I think it was, they're spiked and just nasty looking. Always put away the right orientation for putting back on, and it takes moments and you'll be unstoppable anywhere.
I appreciate you guys keeping it real. 👍
Thanks for watching!
Very nice doings. Thanks for sharing. Oliver's teeth and spring will soon bed here. Ron PTL USA
Oliver is absolutely the most adorable, happy, delightful child on any of my channels that I regularly watch. What a joy.
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.
Thank you for including C°.
I love the content coming from Australia we don’t get it that cold but hey Ollie makes the show lol
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 👏👍💕
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.
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.
like it 💯💯💯 thank you for bringing us along.
Oliver steals the show.
Good tip I own a 7.3 as well when it’s very cold plug it in the night before helps a lot
Miss one before winner check, check belt on sand spender
I came across your videos by accident searching for solar and stayed for your journey. I see a beautiful family just out living and having fun! I would suggest putting camera in your solar sheet so you can monitor the space heater.
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.
❤❤❤ im not a fan of ev's in cold weather. Glad you had the reliable truck.😊
Oliver looks so happy riding in the army truck.
He loved it!
Who WOULDN'T be happy riding in the army truck?! Lol!
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 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!
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.
When did get the Ford Lighting? saving on fuel cost I see
More on the soon!
Extra off grid battery capacity. Looking forward to the video on this, but I’m sure the fact that the Ford lightning can feed Power back to your home is a big bonus for these guys!
pro tip I use my 30 ton log splitter similar to yours to make kindling with the single blade head style its super fast and low effort other then getting the splitter started. I make 3 large rubber made container of kindling at a time in less then 30 mins.
Our 4 year old son noticed the Premiere video pop up and was ready to watch today’s new video. Once he noticed it was ready to watch he asked “can we watch the new Courtney and Riley show?” He also loves watching Oliver 😍😆 all your equipment is our 4 year old boy’s dream “can we buy that too?”
Get mittens. Don't use gloves at that temp.
Maybe you should use a infrared panel instead of a space heater. i'm told they are more efficient.
How am I just now seeing an 11 month old video???
Me too. Must be a UA-cam thing.
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.
Isn't the lightning 4 wheel drive. Put chains or cable chains on all 4 wheels You can drive on pavement at slower speeds with cable chains. Leave them on during winter when the road is icy/snowy.
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!
When I worked with a company that installed and did PM onelectrical equipment and motors, we had to start and operate each piece of equipment monthly to maintain performance, lubrication, battery charge, etc. I wonder about your situation. "According to AAA, your car should be started and driven for 30 minutes or more at least once a week. This will maintain the battery's life, keep seals properly lubricated and prevent old start combustion contaminants from accumulating in the engine oil." What do equipment manufacturers say in their manuals?
I cant believe you wasted your money on a lightning, your rocking the diesel F-350. Which is a beauty!