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Title: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 07, 2019, 10:22:59 PM
I have been looking on/off for several years in the Reno area for land. I need to get out of Ca and all the things they keep doing and telling me I can do. Taxes and cost of living is another reason. I retired a few years back and this has been something I wanted for a long time.

My parameters are 2-3 hours driving time so day trips or working weekends don't kill me. Reasonable 12 month access and no HOA. No dirt plots or on a main road.

Dirt is going for nothing, like 5k for 20 acres, nicer lots are going for 1-2k/acre+, real nice is like buying in Ca, nuts and they had HOAs!

Talked to several real estate agents who pointed me to the Palomino Valley area north of Sparks. I had been looking around Carson/Mindenville/Dayton, but prices were nuts and much of it was dirt! The area looked OK about 20 min north of Sparks. Plus it had all the shopping you could want within 20 minutes driving.

I had set my mind to 20+ acres and started searching al the land sites. Most lots were around 40 acres. Some were way out and way up high, others were low in the valley but over priced since it was "horse" land. Several caught my eye, but you really don't know until you look.

I searched and found about 10 lots to look at this weekend and was not thrilled by any. They were OK, but either to far our, up high or had terrible access.
This was my second time up there feeling it out. Talked to a couple owners up there that loved it, asked about wells and the POA (basically a road maint. agreement)

While up on 1 of the higher lots I looked down and saw an area that looked pretty nice. I figured what the heck, lets go look. Saw a few lots with real estate signs, but most were lots right on the road or with houses (out of budget) and I drove a "for sale by owner sign" and thought what the heck. Called and asked about the lot. It was 52 acres for just under 2K per. He tells me where it is and I go up. About 10 minutes later he shows up points out where it really is and has the maps to go with it, lot right next store was just purchased.

So with that I walked around really seeing what it was. With what I had seen I really liked this. Rolling mountain area desert with plenty of vegetation, no real trees though. Power right to the edge and the road stopped there too. Couple houses on the next ridge with good roads and the road ends at power poll.

Called the guy back, we met, I made an cash offer and cut a deal well under the 2K per acre. Left a small deposit and and supposed to sign in a week.

52 Acres, power, no water or septic. Only real issue is water which I will haul in for awhile. Wells I am told are going 600 ft to the tune of 20-30k. Septic I can do.

Now a day later and I still fell really good about it. Washoe has some great mapping with dead on lat/long GPS. Kids and wife like the info too, win/win  :laugh:

Couldn't get far back enough for full pics but here are some teasers. Look at Sparks, Pyramid Lake, hwy 445 and 443, place and X over that and you are close. Well as close I will put here  :cool:


Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 07, 2019, 10:30:00 PM
On the above pics, first is the faded sign that caught my eye and the road up to the area. Very good road but maybe not for cars in weather.

2nd is the end on the road. Prop goes right from the right edge to just under the peak, 1/4 mile.

3rd is road going in and the guy working the lot next store. (there is a bobcat in there)
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: rpar86 on April 07, 2019, 11:09:53 PM
To me, being from the PNW, that looks like a barren wasteland! Congrats on the purchase JR. Wife and I hope to find some land sometime in the next few years.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 07, 2019, 11:14:45 PM
Yep, if your used to that it does. It is not always the land, it what you get because of it.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 07, 2019, 11:15:18 PM
Looks good!!  How much elevation change does your place have?


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on April 08, 2019, 12:39:02 AM
JR, if you don't mind a well a ways from the homesite,  I bet someone just might find water a lot closer to surface than 600 ft.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: cruizng on April 08, 2019, 08:00:39 AM
Congrats on finding your dream... :) Looks good to me. Should have enough room for a nice range set up! Nice alternative to Cali.  :likebutton:
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 08, 2019, 08:25:37 AM
As I have (correctly??) stated before. I think a man needs his own land. Not a postage stamp lot with nosy neighbors, but land devoid of a lot of development. Like being married to a good woman, it grounds you. (Get it: Grounds You ;-)
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 08, 2019, 08:37:03 AM
Cool JR, for those of us who are used to tree covered ground an overview of future plans / improvements you can share for the property would be helpful to visualize.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 08, 2019, 08:47:22 AM
Cool JR, for those of us who are used to tree covered ground an overview of future plans / improvements you can share for the property would be helpful to visualize.
I think I'd plant something more than six feet tall, and park beneath it.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 08, 2019, 01:07:48 PM
Looks like a guy could bury a couple containers into the side of that hill yander.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 08, 2019, 05:35:12 PM
Looks like a guy could bury a couple containers into the side of that hill yander.

Not everyone has your issues and is looking for a place to bury H....
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 08, 2019, 07:08:25 PM
Looks like a guy could bury a couple containers into the side of that hill yander.

Easily, a million things are going through my head.

This is the view that I like for what I build. Plus it is behind a knoll so you don't see the 2 other houses in the area.

Dave, it varies around 150ft right there. High point is just below the peak (north corner) in pics. It really drops over the west ridge to a nice run off.

Once the water is figured out, lots of trees. Allowed 1800gl a day, but they don't monitor.

Oh, there is always room for throw away politicians,,,,,,,,,,,,, :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 08, 2019, 07:39:05 PM
congrats JR.  Shipping containers are a great way to get started.  Just dont bury them. Knucklehead Ken!  The sides cave in when buried unless radically reinforced costing $$$
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: OldKooT on April 08, 2019, 08:00:58 PM
Nice score JR... just haul in water it's not really that big of a deal to do. Just need a water trailer and some equipment and a little discipline with use and your golden....oh and a source of water LoL Many people do it in the mountains, it's just part of life.

I fill a uncles 1500 gal water trailer for him all the time....he has been hauling water for 40 years. He gets it home plugs it into the home, and it works slick and simple. He fills his "home tank" in the basement and on with life. I put a flow meter on my homes well, I use about 340 gal every two weeks on average. That,s with 5 women no less....it's all about using it smart and not acting like water is a endless resource. 

Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 08, 2019, 08:05:24 PM
I saw many vids about how and not bury them.

Starting with 1 at least for equip when not there and the search for a tractor begins.

Suggestions on that. I see lots of Case 580s out here. One guy I talked to just got a Mahindra. I guess green machines are out?


Yep, hauling water sounds good for now. Only issue there is want a few trees that may suck a lot up. Figure a 2500 tank from TSC will be a good start and even a good backup if a well is drilled.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 08, 2019, 08:58:23 PM
Bury might have been the wrong word, fellow knucklehead!
Inset better?
JR, I feel your pain man. Can't stop thinking about Idaho. My trip is in a month and just blew out the main boom on the mini x this weekend.

Nothing like having a clean slate to work with.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on April 08, 2019, 08:59:05 PM
Absolutely nothing wrong with  Chinese iron with limited end use.  Burying containers, reinforce in a few places and don't over do the hole they go into. Great purchase JR, take your time and plan it out. 
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 08, 2019, 09:25:38 PM
If I had to do over again, I'd go skid steer for sure.  Good used ones arent hard to come by if you know what you are looking for.  I'll rectify that eventually. 

Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 08, 2019, 09:36:32 PM
Skid steer has come to mind. Don sure gets the use out of his.

Trailer, container and tractor will be first. They all go together.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on April 08, 2019, 09:41:18 PM
I guess it all depends on the need at hand Tex. Skid steers defiantly can be used for lots of things, with the right attachments. A front loader with back hoe is also a good tool, and a small track hoe with thumb fills lots of tasks. I would be hard pressed to tell JR which one he needs most.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 08, 2019, 10:12:23 PM
Just speaking from personal experience, YMMV.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 08, 2019, 10:16:56 PM
I saw many vids about how and not bury them.

Starting with 1 at least for equip when not there and the search for a tractor begins.

Suggestions on that. I see lots of Case 580s out here. One guy I talked to just got a Mahindra. I guess green machines are out?


Yep, hauling water sounds good for now. Only issue there is want a few trees that may suck a lot up. Figure a 2500 tank from TSC will be a good start and even a good backup if a well is drilled.
A case 580 is a back hoe
Might not be a bad choice come to think about it

Get a later model, like a 580K if you can. Get 4WD, get extend-a-hoe option which I think gets you 18 feet deep. I ran a 580C years ago. Would tear up lines like nobody's business

Tractors: That Mahindra is OK, Kiote is OK, Kubota is good. I'd stay away from Deere. Plenty of other good brands too. For 50 acres, and knowing you will be putting in roads, that 580 sounds good, if a tractor, I'd shoot for 55-65 horsepower to make sure you have the power to drag a 6' box scraper
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: OldKooT on April 08, 2019, 10:26:54 PM
I'd own a skid steer long before a tractor/loader. I have a old Case 1845 worth maybe 7k$ these days. My wife and I use it constantly, when it's broke (like now) we miss it constantly. It's uses are many...it lifts anything basically within reason, and a few things it shouldn't. It runs a brush hog, post hole digger, it can run the wood splitter, it moves rocks, trees, mulch ya name it. It's planted lawns, built rock gardens, digs holes, mixed cement in the bucket, fixes the driveway....and makes a ok hydraulic ladder for trimming trees even LOL

It also works well for parting out trucks, changing tires, moving trailers.....and once helped hang Christmas lights. 7000+ hours and counting....it owes me nothing in the decade I have owned it and out works the $37k skid loader on the farm anytime dirt work is required....and it's light enough I haul it on the Aluminum car trailer no problem.

I was going to buy my wife a Kubota for yard work and such but she vetoed and prefers the skid steer.

Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 09, 2019, 12:11:02 AM
Skid steer may be the way to go then. Doing post holes and having a hoe attachment would be great too. Even see small trenchers that will come in handy as I want no wires hanging around.

I think the 580 is way to big for my use. Used to beat the crud out one when I worked on a ranch.

Trailer is a debate too. Something haul the tractor easy and around 16-20 for longer materials. Actual flat bed, no wells sticking up.

Dump trailers are always handy. Plus it can haul a good size tractor and then spread gravel/dirt too. But loading materials can be a pain.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 09, 2019, 12:50:58 AM
I guess I'm the weird one then. I got rid of a wheeled skid steer to get a 50hp compact and only miss it on occasion.
I don't miss trying to find my kidneys after running it a couple hours.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Farmer Jon on April 09, 2019, 06:52:43 AM
I will second and third the stay away from small Deere tractors. We had a 6150M. Bigger of the small tractors. Hated that thing. Lots of problems. Hard to operate.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Atkinsmatt on April 09, 2019, 07:55:32 AM
On the trailer, I had built a 24 dove tail'.  Had them put on the fenders as removable so I get about 3 extra inches on each side when needed and didn't have to go with a deck over/extra height.  It has stake pockets so I can use side boards if I want.  2 7K axels with brakes.  I liked keeping it a little lower than a deck over.  Around 3700 dollars.

I have a 40 hp Mahindra 4wd with FEL that I use around the farm.  Love it.  I can also see times that the skid steer would be great.  The lesson I learned on the tractor, I am on the second, first was a 28HP, make sure the one you get is big enough or you will work harder as well as live with smaller implements and eventually have to live with it or trade up.  I decided to trade up.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 09, 2019, 08:50:09 AM
I found this video very eye opening.  All the talk of skid steer, mini X’s and tractors.  From what I have seen on jobs is this tool still has more versatility. The only thing I see being a possible problem is the sure size.  That’s a big trailer and a lot of weight

https://youtu.be/CbUQFAVRlpE


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 09, 2019, 09:11:50 AM
Yea, I don't know why I didn't mention a skid steer

BY F    A    R  the best and most useful piece of equipment aside from a group of teenagers or mexicans, to have around.

I just absolutely love the small tracked machines, and a blast to operate.

The Kubota unit is great. You could get away with a SVL-75 on 50 acres with a lot of sand.

Rocks will be no problem for a machine like that.

I can't comment on the wheeled skid steers, but I see that they all run less horsepower than the tracked machines.

From my experience you need a goodly amount of weight in the machine to offset it's more than capable loader hydraulics. It needs good traction, and I'd say it needs good ground clearance.

The Caterpillar machines offer a model which has a suspension in the bogie wheels, but I hear it is troublesome. And, you'd think Cat would be the best machine, but it is not. Smaller and cramped, expensive door and reliability. I was looking hard at the 279-289 and especially, the 299 Cat CTL's, but the Kubota blew them away. And Kubota has a two speed transmission. Get going and pop a switch and it lurches forward and gets up to I think, 7.4 mph. May not sound like much, but sit in a bobcat for a half mile ride to the job and you'll see what I mean.

Pull into the grub pile in low then curl back and lift, then reverse out, thur, then hit high range and rocket away to dump.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: OldKooT on April 09, 2019, 10:12:45 AM
Kens point on kidney abuse isn't wrong, that said a decent suspension seat eliminates a lot of that. I like the older Case because your feet aren't required to run it. This allows you to plant yourself pretty well and fend off the bouncing around.

I run 25psi in my tires unless moving something extremely heavy, and that also makes a huge difference.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 09, 2019, 11:59:49 AM
I would recommend tracks if the soil in that area is soft, or sandy. I buried the skidsteer trying to clean up my sandy yard on 3 occasions. My truck had issues trying to pull it out by myself, because the hydro driven tires don't freewheel..
..but...needless to say, I don't have near as much experience as Norm, or Don...just throwing out a different view point.
I also do a bunch of roading in the tractor (16mph) going to my brother's, neighbor's, and my buddies ranch. Can't see where you would need to do that on your property tho. (I dislike loading on a trailer and chaining down)

If money is a consideration, the attachments for a class 1 3-point are mucho cheaper than for a skid steer, but a skid steer has mucho more hydro power than a compact.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: OldKooT on April 09, 2019, 12:09:39 PM
Yeah Ken I think depends on the sand.... some is very loose and tracks would be better...some is fairly compact and wheels would be fine....wouldn't take much to test it and see with a pickup.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bear9350 on April 09, 2019, 12:32:51 PM
I prefer hydraulic foot pedals over the handles for boom lift and tilt.  Works better in my opinion for jobs where you are doing a lot of bucket manipulation while in transport.  The best operator controls for a skid steer in my opinion are the t-post style where one hand is forward/ reverse and you twist the t-handle to turn.  The other hand is boom lift forward and back, and twist for tilt.  We had that on one of the Gehls on the farm and it was great.

Skid steers can certainly be handy but they do have their limitations.  Wheeled versions aren't great for traction.  They are pretty easy to get stuck.  That said, depending on the attachment type you can generally use the hydraulics to push yourself out, as long as you thought ahead and didn't back yourself into a corner.  Also, because of the way skid steers are setup with the exit over the bucket, some lifting operations need 2 people where you might be able to just do it yourself with a FEL.  With the FEL you can place the loader at whatever height you want and exit, not the case with a skid steer.  Basically all the way up or all the way down.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 09, 2019, 02:59:23 PM
Soil is a sandy/dirt mix. I had no issue walking around for some time out there (actually the best I have moved around in several years, 40 lbs lost help)

I love all the input guys. I have operated a couple skids and regular backhoes, which I am leaning towards. 4x is a must and the BH gives me a little suspension and a little more versatility I believe (correct me?) because of the 3 point options. Trenching, drilling and lifting things. Budget is a concern, but 20k is not out of the picture, probably 30 for a new package deal.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 09, 2019, 06:59:26 PM
Soil is a sandy/dirt mix. I had no issue walking around for some time out there (actually the best I have moved around in several years, 40 lbs lost help)

I love all the input guys. I have operated a couple skids and regular backhoes, which I am leaning towards. 4x is a must and the BH gives me a little suspension and a little more versatility I believe (correct me?) because of the 3 point options. Trenching, drilling and lifting things. Budget is a concern, but 20k is not out of the picture, probably 30 for a new package deal.

I’m with bear, operated multiple skid loaders and owned a gehl for over ten years. Gehl hands down has best controls, Baylee was running it at 7 years old btw
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 09, 2019, 07:11:13 PM
Never heard of them before, stuff looks good. I still think a BH will do more of what I want.

I see great deals on them on the east coast. Trailers are 1/2 the price in TX.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 09, 2019, 07:35:58 PM
Backhoes suck in steep terrain , just sayin'...and they're stupid heavy.
.. unless you meant tractor with a backhoe attachment.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 09, 2019, 07:41:47 PM
There are some hill, but nothing I would call steep, YET.

The west side seems to have a nice gully going through it. Access is from the side to, for now.

Going to get a side buy side, but not to break the bank with. Many of you guys own em, what should I stay away from?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 09, 2019, 08:18:30 PM
I have a couple friends that started with several different brands and now we all have Polaris (9) except one guy with a can am.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 09, 2019, 09:02:45 PM
UTV almost needs its own thread with all the ways it could go.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on April 09, 2019, 09:06:28 PM
Polaris is a very nice side by side rig. You can get lots of tools for the rear of a tractor/ with back hoe attachment. A small rubber track excavator is a nice tool also.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: cruizng on April 10, 2019, 08:53:41 AM
I will speak from the very very small end of the spectrum. I have the Kubota BX25D with a FEL, Backhoe and mower deck. It is currently 7 years old and only has around 160 hours on it. Mostly plowing snow. It has a manual thumb for the BH that works great at picking up timbers, rocks, firewood trees, etc.. I have dug out some huge oak stumps but it takes forever. It has quite a bit of power for a tiny machine and works ok for around the house. It also has a 3pt PTO that I have never used. Much smaller than you need for sure but might fill a gap if you need something for tight spaces. Kubota has been solid.

Also I had a Yamaha Rhino 600 UTV for years that worked great. I sold it when I went to the Kubota. The dump bed was really handy for hauling and dumping yard waste. Up here in MN Polaris is king. UTA, ATV and Snowmobiles.

We can do a great job helping you spend your money!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 10, 2019, 08:57:46 AM
There are some hill, but nothing I would call steep, YET.

The west side seems to have a nice gully going through it. Access is from the side to, for now.

Going to get a side buy side, but not to break the bank with. Many of you guys own em, what should I stay away from?
John Deere, as in stay away from
Green paint is more costly to make than mining gold
You simply pay too much for what you get
Polaris or Cam-am are top sellers here in the tuck, but the Yamaha is a capable ridge runner.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 10, 2019, 11:14:23 AM
I know how you fell about JD, but I found a killer deal on an 825i Gator.

Full glass cab, 50hp, 122 hours and protective parts.

A little drive but only $2500
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bear9350 on April 10, 2019, 12:20:29 PM
I'm going to go ahead and say that I honestly don't think you could go wrong with a Deere, whether it be a compact tractor or a gator.  If you find a unit with the specs you want in the price range you are looking in I honestly believe you would be happy with it.  I might be biased though as the engineers designing those gators sit down the hall from me.
I would check on the legitimacy of that gator though.  Seems way stupid cheap.  There might be a 1 missing from in front of the 2500.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 10, 2019, 12:31:19 PM
I like the specs and reviews for it and believe it is an older model, 2010-2012, price is right, $2500.

Not looking for a race/hunting UTV.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 10, 2019, 12:51:58 PM
That does seem too good to be true tho.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 10, 2019, 01:03:10 PM
They show about 12k new. No year listed, trying to get it now.

Should sign for the land next week, A trailer is no on the list along with the above. Containers are all over starting around $1000.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bear9350 on April 10, 2019, 01:13:17 PM
They show about 12k new. No year listed, trying to get it now.

Should sign for the land next week, A trailer is no on the list along with the above. Containers are all over starting around $1000.

Here is a comparable.  1228 miles, 733 hours.  Comes with a plow, but asking $15,000. 

https://www.motorsportsuniverse.com/listing/for-sale/31065645/2014-john-deere-gator-xuv-825i-utility-utility-vehicles?lang=2
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 10, 2019, 01:21:19 PM
UTV will be simple enough, but those top end brands are 5-10k easy used.

Out of state I see what I want for under $7k, they want 10-12k here!!

Want a 20-24ft deckover tilt bumperpull, 14k GVW.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bear9350 on April 10, 2019, 01:25:04 PM
UTV will be simple enough, but those top end brands are 5-10k easy used.

Out of state I see what I want for under $7k, they want 10-12k here!!

Want a 20-24ft deckover tilt bumperpull, 14k GVW.

Not sure about other brands, but I know Deere has California specific models that are only built to be sold in California to meet California emissions standards.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 10, 2019, 10:33:33 PM
I almost bid on one of these a few years back on a government auction, but then they went well past $10k. lol. Can't help myself sometimes.
They originally came with a hydraulic chainsaw and some other attachments that plug into connections on the sides, and store in boxes when not in use. Pretty cool if you ask me. I bet Nate used one before.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/hvo/d/freightliner-unimog-case-bucket-and/6861200196.html

edit: didn't realize it had all the attachments..I might have to look into this thing. :facepalm:
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 10, 2019, 11:17:54 PM
I'd buy that for $2500 in a new york minute
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 10, 2019, 11:21:47 PM
I'd buy that for $2500 in a new york minute

Am doing now. He's down in LA and will meet me 1/2 way. It will fit in the 1011 but looking hard for a 22ft deckover that is not 10k. Heck they are 6k where you and TRN live.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 11, 2019, 05:35:50 AM
Ken that Mog is pretty cheap all things considered.  I’d love a dokka but they are stupid expensive


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Farmer Jon on April 11, 2019, 06:25:32 AM
If you are looking at a backhoe I would suggest you look at a mini excavator. We have one and its awesome. Also has a blade for finish work.  If you are digging a big hole it takes a while but it gets the job done. Great for trenching.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: cruizng on April 11, 2019, 08:04:35 AM
I'd buy that for $2500 in a new york minute

Am doing now. He's down in LA and will meet me 1/2 way. It will fit in the 1011 but looking hard for a 22ft deckover that is not 10k. Heck they are 6k where you and TRN live.

JR... are you bringing back up for the exchange?  :popcorn:
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 11, 2019, 11:07:17 AM
Sorry, excavator is out. They are pricy and I am going to need to move dirt and scrape a lot.

Leaning towards a backhoe, although a skip is a close 2nd. Price vs overall use is where I am at.

I found a trailer up in sac I may get. 22ft tilt, 14k gvw. (Maxxd 2018 model) Parking is the issue until I get setup there. I have a friend with some land who may help with that.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 11, 2019, 04:35:06 PM
Well, got the trailer today. Dark grey just like above.

Land transfer people called and we should be done next week, then I get an address!

Gator deal is pending, just have to meet up. Using the amazon payment service I get 5 days to check it out after I get it.

Now the search for a tractor. Stopped by an equip place today, they wanted 40k for a used Case 580c. I may finance the tractor, just to get more of what I want on their dime.

Mind is whirling right now, more than normal.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 11, 2019, 08:27:28 PM
Gator deal was a scam, price was really good, but the payment was not legit.

Oh well, the search is on.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 11, 2019, 08:58:21 PM
You probably don't have enough trailer for a hoe that size buddy.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 11, 2019, 09:18:41 PM
You probably don't have enough trailer for a hoe that size buddy.

Yep, just a tad big.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 11, 2019, 09:58:09 PM
You probably don't have enough trailer for a hoe that size buddy.
For a 580K??? What do those things weigh?? 12K? More?

I know that 14K trailer of mine is not enough for my 11,500 CTL.I think I miss it by nearly half a ton. And 16K is all gooseneck. (At least I wouldn't want to bumper pull that much weight)
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 11, 2019, 10:01:30 PM
580s go at 14k, 100hp.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 11, 2019, 10:07:40 PM
JR are you taking into account for the weight of the trailer in your math?  The hoe is 14k the trailer is rated for 14k.  That include the dryweight of the trailer? Just verifying


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 11, 2019, 10:08:22 PM
580s go at 14k, 100hp.
Yea, that's big

But they can sure work

Note here. A backhoe is no match for an excavator. Being able to revolve so quickly vs  a hoe's limited swing...Just no comparison. Excavator is so much more efficient...And it has tracks...And it has greater reach horsepower to horsepower...And it's power is really something...and it is a good crane...and on and on

Thee are a bunch of Cat 320's out there. Buy a used one for 50K ish, use it for a couple years, then sell it for $50K, buy a smaller machine and live with it forever...
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 11, 2019, 10:10:16 PM
JR are you taking into account for the weight of the trailer in your math?  The hoe is 14k the trailer is rated for 14k.  That include the dryweight of the trailer? Just verifying


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Dave, that 14K is gross. Trailer will go 3.5K-4K which you need to subtract from gross number. All that trailer could haul would be 10K on a good day
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 11, 2019, 10:26:14 PM
That's how I ended up with an 8k mini to fit in a 14k dump trailer. That gives me a 2k buffer.
Just goofing around on the webz  JR:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/hvd/d/phoenix-0-down-mo-2019-kioti-nx5510h/6861341590.html
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 11, 2019, 10:46:17 PM
JR are you taking into account for the weight of the trailer in your math?  The hoe is 14k the trailer is rated for 14k.  That include the dryweight of the trailer? Just verifying


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Dave, that 14K is gross. Trailer will go 3.5K-4K which you need to subtract from gross number. All that trailer could haul would be 10K on a good day
That’s what I figured,  no hauling that Case,  plus you look at the bumper ratings for the pre-07 duramax at 2500 is only 18k gvw which again needs to include the truck 7k-18K=12k at the bumper. 

Goose neck option allows up to 22k? I think

I know I haven’t towed as much as some of you guys but in know the insurance and police frown on way over weighted vechiles  in accidents. 




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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 11, 2019, 10:49:30 PM
You probably don't have enough trailer for a hoe that size buddy.
For a 580K??? What do those things weigh?? 12K? More?

I know that 14K trailer of mine is not enough for my 11,500 CTL.I think I miss it by nearly half a ton. And 16K is all gooseneck. (At least I wouldn't want to bumper pull that much weight)


1/2 a ton in the tuck isn’t a viable argument for load capacity......  :popcorn:

Just saying when trailer plates and lights are optional I find that pretty funny!
Title: New Land
Post by: rpar86 on April 11, 2019, 11:11:04 PM
You probably don't have enough trailer for a hoe that size buddy.

What size trailer do you have for H? ;)

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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 11, 2019, 11:25:30 PM
 :popcorn: ROFL
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 12, 2019, 12:32:53 AM
You guys kill me. Cept for Jon I bet I have towed more than all you guys. I did have a class A, rated for everything, but gave it up with all the new restrictions and HLS crap.

My trailer is rated for a 10k load. I bought it for ease of loading/unloading, dragging stuff off and will put a 6k winch on it I have just laying around.

Found an equipment auction place in Sac that I may check out. https://barnoneauction.com
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on April 12, 2019, 01:42:29 PM

JR, glad you got out of the Gator deal unharmed. Something else will come around given enough time. I don't know what your immediate need is for equipment but you might be ahead to rent or lease some iron instead of buying the wrong long term equipment right away. That 580 Case style rig is big and not really a good choice except for digging in flat ground. The people I know up here most of the time have their big rubber tire back hoes parked and are using either a  track hoe or tractor with 3 point  attachments.


Your bet on pulling trailers around, You really don't know for sure what this bunch of people did in their past lives. Unless you pulled commercially for a number of years you just might loose that bet. Pulling a large box trailer from point A to B is a lot different than moving equipment around on a flat deck.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 12, 2019, 01:57:11 PM
Bob, done a little bit of both but lets just leave it there and not DOT this thread up  :facepalm:

Now for the fun. I went by a local Kubota dealer today and they just got (flaming begin) a JD 4052 in on trade. Only 1500 hrs, very clean, great tires, 51hp. Has a 4 way bucket with forks and almost new backhoe with frame attachment. Would just need a scraper. Asking 27k for it. Guy who traded it bought Kubota since there is no JD dealer around there. There are 2 in the reno area.

I know how you guys feel about JD and I take your word for it. I was "told" this is a much better tractor than the yard stuff. http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/007/5/7/7574-john-deere-4052r.html
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: OldKooT on April 12, 2019, 02:31:46 PM
Jr....if used with a shred of common sense that I am sure, will serve you just fine. Road building might be a little easier with a cat...which you can rent and be done with it.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on April 12, 2019, 02:41:22 PM
Have them throw in a fiberglass shade that bolts on the ROPS.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 12, 2019, 02:43:01 PM
Jr....if used with a shred of common sense that I am sure, will serve you just fine. Road building might be a little easier with a cat...which you can rent and be done with it.

Cat as in dozer or Skid steer?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 12, 2019, 02:43:59 PM
Have them throw in a fiberglass shade that bolts on the ROPS.

That and a scraper. Cash talks, but it is still a lot for me.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: cudakidd53 on April 12, 2019, 03:10:29 PM
You probably don't have enough trailer for a hoe that size buddy.

What size trailer do you have for H? ;)

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I'm betting a low slung hog wagon with a winch for the wench....
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 12, 2019, 04:02:28 PM
Bob, done a little bit of both but lets just leave it there and not DOT this thread up  :facepalm:

Now for the fun. I went by a local Kubota dealer today and they just got (flaming begin) a JD 4052 in on trade. Only 1500 hrs, very clean, great tires, 51hp. Has a 4 way bucket with forks and almost new backhoe with frame attachment. Would just need a scraper. Asking 27k for it. Guy who traded it bought Kubota since there is no JD dealer around there. There are 2 in the reno area.

I know how you guys feel about JD and I take your word for it. I was "told" this is a much better tractor than the yard stuff. http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/007/5/7/7574-john-deere-4052r.html
I recognize that tractor. The 101st Chinook Battalion owns them. Uses them to pull the Chinooks around and to clear off taxiways when the snow comes. 4000 series which predated the "ten-twenty-thirty-forty-fifty" current series was indeed better. Some didn't have common rail, no DEF or cats or anything that they didn't need.
27K is expensive though. Could almost buy a brand new Kioti (or Mahindra??) for that much change. and a lot can happen in 1500 hours... Mine only have a couple hundred hours and look at the abuse they have been through. I will certify, though, that at no time did I own nor operate that tractor!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 12, 2019, 04:48:41 PM
My 2 cents.  Get a low hours used unit with no DEF/emissions. 2012 or earlier I believe. Much like trucks the emissions is the weak link


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 12, 2019, 05:58:10 PM
My 2 cents.  Get a low hours used unit with no DEF/emissions. 2012 or earlier I believe. Much like trucks the emissions is the weak link


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I had a mf4609 and it was a 2013 or 14 and did not use def....
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 12, 2019, 06:54:39 PM
It has lots of stuff, but is pricey. New for that year was 23k. It is a T4 and common rail. It does have regen that blows out the hood. For around the same, 0% interest I can buy new.

Guess all in all I am going to hold off a bit. Was looking at another Kub on CL, then told its on Ebay with free shipping. Answers alone tell me its another scam.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 12, 2019, 07:24:04 PM
OK you tractor guys. Reading up but shuttle shift or hydro?

Basic understanding is shuttle is better for sustained use not changing directions, and HST is better for work when changing directions.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on April 12, 2019, 07:32:26 PM
That sold new price was it for basic unit or did it include all the stuff this one has? Wouldn't hurt to at least dip the toes in the water and see where it leads. They will know you are interested and think on it too. They need to get their money back to work too, not sitting on the used lot. Might let it slip out that there are two dealers close to where your place is. Heck my brand new 1968 El Camino sold for 3,300 out the door and look where they are selling at today.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 12, 2019, 07:38:21 PM
I don't think either the JD or a Kub is going to be a classic.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 12, 2019, 09:11:26 PM
OK you tractor guys. Reading up but shuttle shift or hydro?

Basic understanding is shuttle is better for sustained use not changing directions, and HST is better for work when changing directions.
Hydro for me

Super fast, but hydro ends somewhere around 60 HP. Above that you only have shuttle shift or manual trans. My Deere is a 66HP tractor with Hydro, the largest tractor made with it, and the very reason I purchased it

Now I will say, that the smaller Kubotas with hydro and a single pedal and not so great. You need a two pedal operation in my humble opinion. with the single pedal and you go from forward to reverse, the tractor will, instantly while you come out of the seat and fall on the hood. But a two pedal operation, lifting your foot allows that precious second to slow and stop before changing directions. The Kubota BX25 is bad for doing that. My Deere 2720 is ultra smooth (When it actually runs).
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 12, 2019, 09:56:07 PM
Yep, hydro looks like the way to go. May go get my trailer tomorrow but need a place to store as I go back forth for a while.

Found an ex LEO in the foothills who sells Kubotas. We talked a little today but I has to go (not a haircut).
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Farmer Jon on April 13, 2019, 07:20:45 AM
Just throwing this out there. You can pick up a cheap straight truck and use that to pull your trailer. It can handle more weight and you are not tearing up your pickup.
Stay under 26,000 combined vehicle weight rating and you don't need a CDL.

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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 13, 2019, 09:46:14 AM
Just throwing this out there. You can pick up a cheap straight truck and use that to pull your trailer. It can handle more weight and you are not tearing up your pickup.
Stay under 26,000 combined vehicle weight rating and you don't need a CDL.

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Jon, I’ve drove those types of trucks a lot. Maybe with a seat upgrade and if you could find one with a large enough motor or turbo but the one I drove were harsh and under powered for trailer tugging. I’d personally much rather drive a 1 ton pickup with some creature comforts. I agree if price is what you’re after it’s a decent route.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Farmer Jon on April 13, 2019, 11:01:42 AM
Depends on the truck. We have a mid 90s Freightliner FL 60 12 valve Cummins with a Allison. Has a roll back deck.

Then we picked up I think it's an 06 Freightliner m2 business class with a Mercedes and Allison with a rear end locker. 40,000 miles. Has a tool body and crane on it. Old power company truck.

Both have air ride seats and are just not too bad in the power department. 9 k for the roll back and like 14k for the tool truck.

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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 13, 2019, 01:02:56 PM
Won't be heavy for much of the trips, but I have thought in that area though, thx.

Maybe a Stevenson with a flatbed, they go for around 6k. Another reason I went pintel vs ball.

Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 13, 2019, 01:21:50 PM
I think Jon may be on to something

I have wanted (Needed??) a pulling truck for some time for the farm. I could get by with a 1 ton dually dedicated to tugging but something bigger would be nice. You may recall my looking at LMTV's for that reason.

But one of the 4WD power company trucks, stripped, of course with a flatbed or dump or something like that would be good too. 4WD for the times when you really need it, and a good sized Cat or Cummins or Detroit under the hood and flat out strong running gear.

I would have likely already owned one aside from the fact that salt destroys all trucks in this area, and I would run across a Texas or Arizona truck of that flavor around here...
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 14, 2019, 12:15:00 AM
Looked at more tractors and it got close to the 30k range. Looking at service I think I will stay with Kubota, very little JD up there.

Found a guy who is retired LEO up in the foothills past Folsom. A nice hour ride with my oldest boy.

Looked at a bunch, prices were fair and no dealer issues. Found several that will fit the bill, but still in the 20-30k area, but I dont' think I am settling like with the JD.

Deal pending on a 40hp (600 hrs), with auger/scraper under 25k (no BH).

He also has a 50hp with backhoe (100hrs) a better tractor, much better hydro, wider bucket.

Both are pre new emissions crud, both HST. I think bigger is better here.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 14, 2019, 11:35:58 AM
They look good

A thought

The tractor is like a quality lower

To it you add a pistol .300 or a 22" 6.5 upper, your choice

Take a look at the "quick-attach" deal on the bucket. Then if you can, and you plan to dig, I would consider a tooth bucket also. If you, however can only buy one bucket, then a straight cutting edge will work best. For back dragging (smoothing) that new road you will want smooth, but the tooth bucket will grab a whole bunch more dirt making your tractor more effective at digging.

Another thought, if you plan any auger work, a power down 3 point is starting to become necessary, otherwise it will dig until it hits the first small rock at the point, then stop. You will be tempted to jump on the thing (#hillbillydiaster).

A rock rake, box scraper, and a 4-1 bucket if it has forward aux hydraulics are all very nice.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 14, 2019, 12:51:22 PM
Bigger one, L5030 has that on the bucket. Plus its a bigger bucket. He has a 66" scaper for $900 (new) and an auger with 8/12 bits for the same.

Smaller one has a diff steering setup tan others. It had a steering box up in the frame with the tie rods exposed.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 14, 2019, 03:21:11 PM
Front and rear aux hydro circuits are really handy. You can get a box blade that tilts and angles from the seat.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 14, 2019, 03:48:34 PM
Has the rear hydro with the hoe. Front can be tapped easily.

This is the 4cyl vs the 3cyl. Need to get some shade for up there, should pickup Tuesday with the trailer.

Looking for temp storage between runs and a storage container. With sas and the bay close they are easy to find.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 14, 2019, 03:49:20 PM
Holy cow, I paid 25k for a 50hp new.

You might want to consider that JD, NH, and Case charge 0% financing on new compacts, for the life of the loan. Not sure about kabota and the others.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 14, 2019, 04:57:27 PM
Was that a bare tractor? Prices are nuts out here and we do have the 0% loans and I have thought of that.

Out here the same package I am getting is 44k plus tax (3600) so pushing 50k with registration.

Dealers aren't budging on pricing. With the 2 big fires here they have you cornered.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: OldKooT on April 14, 2019, 05:56:18 PM
Oddly....i could buy you the tractor and ship it to you for less. By the way whats this registration thingy on equipment?


Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 14, 2019, 06:03:45 PM
The reg was a dealer thing. Now it is just a bill of sale.

The same tractor?
Title: New Land
Post by: wyorunner on April 14, 2019, 08:59:37 PM
JR, norm makes a great point, what’s the cost outside of KA? Might be worth going to Vegas or even Phoenix? Have you looked? I know there’s a Kubota dealer in Tucson so I’d like to think Phoenix has one as well.

Could be worth the weekend to save a few thousand. I’d be willing to go look at something in Tucson for you if you wanted to go that far.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 14, 2019, 09:20:45 PM
Worth a try. I saved $10k on my fifth wheel by driving to OH


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 14, 2019, 09:45:50 PM
Mine was 29k total, with quick attach (plain) bucket, rear blade, and box scraper, and a 1000.00 Fiberglass roof.
Shuttle shift ..NH didn't have a hydro after 45hp, and I didn't want hydro.
Just for giggles I'll give them a call, if you want.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 14, 2019, 10:41:39 PM
I have searched lots of sights and spent hours on CL. Built a few on the sights.

Kubota is king around here and the BH is around another 5k easy.

Might be cool is there really is a big diff. A call can't hurt for sure.

Found a place sells containers in Reno, nice to not have to haul it over the hill if the price is right.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 14, 2019, 10:47:57 PM
Doing some "E" signing, looks like my address is "0". Simple enough for me to remember :cool:

This is going to be a busy week.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: rpar86 on April 15, 2019, 01:35:47 AM
Drive up to southern Oregon? No sales tax...


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 15, 2019, 02:53:32 AM
Looks like I found a newer one down south a little, for almost 10k less. Private sale, no tax. Its a L45 with backhoe.

More of a logistics game now. We all go up to see it next week and have a couple days in Reno.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 15, 2019, 10:15:54 AM
Was that a bare tractor? Prices are nuts out here and we do have the 0% loans and I have thought of that.

Out here the same package I am getting is 44k plus tax (3600) so pushing 50k with registration.

Dealers aren't budging on pricing. With the 2 big fires here they have you cornered.
JR, how about you price it at the Kubota store next to me, I'll act as your agent, and ship it to you.
Prices out there are stupid. Can beat those by thousands, easy. then what $1500 for shipping???
Interested?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Nate on April 15, 2019, 12:48:09 PM
Was that a bare tractor? Prices are nuts out here and we do have the 0% loans and I have thought of that.

Out here the same package I am getting is 44k plus tax (3600) so pushing 50k with registration.

Dealers aren't budging on pricing. With the 2 big fires here they have you cornered.
JR, how about you price it at the Kubota store next to me, I'll act as your agent, and ship it to you.
Prices out there are stupid. Can beat those by thousands, easy. then what $1500 for shipping???
Interested?


I second this, and I will even deliver it for you...(cost of food, fuel and hotel).

Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Nate on April 15, 2019, 12:49:08 PM
oh crap....did I just willingly volunteer to enter that state of filth that I swore I would never step foot in again....EVER..... :facepalm:
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 15, 2019, 02:37:05 PM
Interested yes, but not sure if I want a 45k loan right now. Between you and TRN it might be fun. Shipping could be the killer.

If I get new, it is about 45k, less tax. Via any dealer, they charge sales tax per the state it goes too. 8.25 both here and NV.

Dealer hear said no tax if I show a bill of lading out of state.

I am having a heck of a time finding storage for the trailer! Everyone is full or overpriced.

( I typed all this at 0700 and forgot to post)

Meet in Reno!!!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 15, 2019, 08:30:43 PM
Picked up my new trailer today. Pulls nice but you can feel it back there. Kept a solid 17.8 towing though all the way home.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 15, 2019, 08:34:36 PM

Looks good. Remind me the specs?


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 15, 2019, 08:52:18 PM
Trailer specs, 14k GVW/10k load. 22ft deck (28ft overall), led lighting, tilt bed, spare, slide rail with D rings on the sides (some are on top) and 5 year reg (one ca got right). 


Going to look at the tractor tomorrow, about a 3-4hr drive one way. 2012 Kubota L45, 45hp, HST and about the same price I see listed for back east.

Been checking prices and think I am really good here, plus a private sale.

Talked with the dealer up in Reno about about value (will be my local dealer). They said it was a little high until I mentioned the backhoe. With that the value is good.

So with driving a little, I may get a better tractor, newer and it has a better backhoe. Almost 10k less  :cool:
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Nate on April 15, 2019, 09:11:50 PM
This is what youll look like on that little thing JR......lol

Title: Re: New Land
Post by: cruizng on April 15, 2019, 09:16:55 PM
Picked up my new trailer today. Pulls nice but you can feel it back there. Kept a solid 17.8 towing though all the way home.
Looks good. Things are coming together


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Title: New Land
Post by: wyorunner on April 15, 2019, 09:19:25 PM
This is what youll look like on that little thing JR......lol

Were you putting dirt in your trailer or removing it?

JR, looks like a nice trailer. Tilt bed is such a nice feature to have.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 15, 2019, 09:28:45 PM
You can easily haul 20 ft containers on that trailer


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Nate on April 15, 2019, 09:32:04 PM
This is what youll look like on that little thing JR......lol

Were you putting dirt in your trailer or removing it?

JR, looks like a nice trailer. Tilt bed is such a nice feature to have.

Lol...i did, and it was a pain in my butt to hand shovel it out
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 15, 2019, 10:42:38 PM
You can easily haul 20 ft containers on that trailer


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That was the idea.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 15, 2019, 10:52:51 PM
This is what youll look like on that little thing JR......lol



The L45 is about twice that size, hope I don't  look that big on it.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 15, 2019, 11:55:52 PM
Dang, was half tempted to offer you a fair deal on my NH... give me a reason to upgrade since I went to all the trouble of putting a backhoe on it, that I no longer need. : shakingmyhead.

That sure is a sweet looking trailer.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 16, 2019, 12:34:59 AM
Isn't NH a yanmar thing?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 16, 2019, 08:02:57 AM
Isn't NH a yanmar thing?

NH as in New Holland? Ford thing?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 16, 2019, 09:38:01 AM
Isn't NH a yanmar thing?
Yanmar is a good company. Great engines, solid tractors...All over Japan and parts south of there
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: OldKooT on April 16, 2019, 09:39:18 AM
looking great Jr.......how soon you moving?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 16, 2019, 09:42:33 AM
Same as Case subcompacts.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190416/84c85f593d30013a960bbe04260c4137.jpg)
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 16, 2019, 11:24:39 AM
looking great Jr.......how soon you moving?

Not planned to be real soon, although I am ready. It will be a 2-3 years plan at least unless I am pushed harder by Ca. Kids still in school, several years on that.

Nice little tractor Ken. I could have gone smaller I guess but I have a lot of work to do there.

If I get this one today it does have the quick release bucket and I would like forks. Auger and scraper first though. Got some shade on this puppy too, can you say LED lights.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 16, 2019, 11:26:33 AM
Just noticed on the pics it has a thumb mount too.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on April 16, 2019, 12:19:28 PM

JR, the school thing, Unless your kids are in the upper years of high school they will make many new friends and most likely the new friends will be from families more aligned with yours. It also is not so far away, the existing friends could stay in touch. Have you ask them about their feelings.
If you are drawing retirement pay from a Calif. establishment, do you have to file state income tax on  income from calif even if you don't live there any longer?
Title: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 16, 2019, 12:48:33 PM
My wife tried to postpone our happiness because this notion of “ kids in school” anyone on this forum still associate with Jr high or even high school folks?

I talk to three and it wouldn’t matter the school we went to.   

Dave Ramsey talks about it and suggest make your plans kids adjust

In the town/city we were in the unemployment rate was climbing year after year, this crime, drugs, poverty, business closing, no knew developing business. With the only exception being new homes for commuter parents who liked the 20 min drive to slc.   
All those things take a cost on the pocket book.

We justified the move after my 18 yr graduated.  But the younger boy didn’t have a choice.   Now we have a nice neighborhood. Good neighbors, top notch schools, more access to the creature comforts.   Momma does trade that all for a longer drive to work but it’s worth it. 

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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 16, 2019, 01:54:49 PM
Thumb mount JR?

btw, that's a 50hp...not so small.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 16, 2019, 03:02:38 PM

Thumb mount JR?

btw, that's a 50hp...not so small.

Yep, almost there.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 16, 2019, 07:17:50 PM
Just a teaser
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: dave945 on April 16, 2019, 07:24:07 PM
Looks like someone bought a toy.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 16, 2019, 07:52:55 PM
Nice..that's like a 65 horse!!!!!!???
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 16, 2019, 08:01:29 PM
Congrats JR.  What year is it?  Those decals look different than any I have seen


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: wilsonphil on April 16, 2019, 10:13:11 PM
looks like it was repainted recently
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 16, 2019, 10:29:37 PM
Yep, there is a little lipstick on it, but sound. Starts easy, no blue smoke and it is setup for a thumb.

In traffic in San Jose and a HD just bounced off the front left. Just a rub on the tire after stopping (he didn't), think he is much worse.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 16, 2019, 10:31:03 PM
Need a better explanation of the events, sir.  Not tracking.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 16, 2019, 10:54:27 PM
You just hit a guy riding a Harley?????
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 17, 2019, 12:14:20 AM
Or a Harley hit you?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 17, 2019, 02:28:20 AM
A Harley hit me splitting traffic. I was in the #2 and it was all backed up near the Sunol Grade. 2 HD came by and it was tight with const in the area.

Second bike goes by and I hear a wack, bang and he skidding sideways, almost lost it. Of course they did not stop, but I pulled over the check for damage.

All I saw was a rub on my left front tire. I think his saddleback hit the step and he turned in and bounced off the tire.   :facepalm:

I really have to get my HD bumper on there!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 17, 2019, 02:36:30 AM
The trailer pulled great. Got 17.8 mpg going down, but fought the wind and traffic on the way home. Still got 15mpg, it felt heavy and you could feel the wind. Lower gears will help.

Anyway, the Kubota was listed for 27.5k. After I drove it around, tested what I could and was satisfied I asked his price (told him there was a lot of lipstick on it) But all the pins where tight, no oil leaks, good hoses (I did find a little seal leak on the right front knuckle when I got home.

He goes, 26.5, I say 24, he says 25.5, then goes heck, make it 25 (my target price and what was in my pocket) and it was done. 10 min to load and off I go.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 17, 2019, 07:02:18 AM
Year model and hours, JR?

Can’t wait to see you put it to work.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Atkinsmatt on April 17, 2019, 07:28:50 AM
Great pickup.  We already know you look good on orange.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 17, 2019, 07:29:11 AM
 :likebutton: as stated more info, quit teasing us jr......
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 17, 2019, 07:59:32 AM
Pullin any trail in that city is tough.   More stones than I have.  Glad nothing serious with the hit and run.

Good looking set up too

Find parking yet?  I have room if ya need lol


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Title: New Land
Post by: rpar86 on April 17, 2019, 10:45:13 AM
If you ask me, the biker had it coming. I absolutely hate lane splitters. I know it’s legal in Kali, but they have all been making their way north and doing it here where it is NOT legal.

Nice find on the tractor.

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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: EL TATE on April 17, 2019, 12:39:35 PM
I think they just made it legal in WA Ryan.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: cudakidd53 on April 17, 2019, 12:40:32 PM
If you ask me, the biker had it coming. I absolutely hate lane splitters. I know it’s legal in Kali, but they have all been making their way north and doing it here where it is NOT legal.

Nice find on the tractor.

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Bigger issue is the biker is guilty of hit and run......
Title: New Land
Post by: rpar86 on April 17, 2019, 01:27:56 PM
I think they just made it legal in WA Ryan.

Libs at work... great.

JR, do you have a dash cam?


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 17, 2019, 02:12:29 PM
They just passed it in Utah,   From a bike point I see the value at stop lights and so forth or maybe in stopped traffic but not while flowing traffic.   

Imagine if he had his head up just a little bit and hit JR’s tow mirror.  Knock you right the hell off the bike or kill ya.   Then you have a flying bike with no rider.   




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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 17, 2019, 02:19:54 PM
They just passed it in Utah,   From a bike point I see the value at stop lights and so forth or maybe in stopped traffic but not while flowing traffic.   

Imagine if he had his head up just a little bit and hit JR’s tow mirror.  Knock you right the hell off the bike or kill ya.   Then you have a flying bike with no rider.   




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Technically and hopefully one less idiot stealing oxygen...
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 17, 2019, 03:21:21 PM
I agree, for getting up to a light I understand. But splitting at freeway speeds is stupid. I do believe traffic has to be going under 25 for it to be legal, but how would you get to them. Darwin has a place here. Leaving the scene is just a misdemeanor.

Yes I have a dash cam, still sitting in the box.  :embarrassed:

Ok, its a 2012 L45.

So, does this tractor make my but look fat  :beercheers:
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 17, 2019, 04:03:06 PM
Anyone wanna take bets how long it takes JRs neighbors to complain?   Tell them you are gonna plant corn in the front yard to help with greenhouse gasses


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 17, 2019, 05:00:18 PM
Tell them the back hoe works. Just ask the last guy that complained.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 17, 2019, 07:27:49 PM
Dang, JR's all dressed up with no place to go...yet.

also, quote from JR : "50hp is too small".

Then: "I bought a 45hp". They don't teach math over there buddy? :pokeFredindaHead
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 17, 2019, 09:35:27 PM
Did I say 50hp is to small or I wanted 50hp?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 17, 2019, 10:40:45 PM
I probably misunderstood.

That L45 looks like it has good hydraulic flow for one that size.

Can't believe those things are 45k new.
Seems like you came out alright on the price. Now get it dirty!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 17, 2019, 10:59:46 PM
45, then add the backhoe.

I'm happy, cept has a little dribble on the front right knuckle.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: cudakidd53 on April 18, 2019, 03:12:43 PM
Well, you certainly don't look like "Donkey Kong at Chuckee Cheese" on that one!!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 18, 2019, 03:29:58 PM
Good answer now that I have a backhoe and land,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: cruizng on April 18, 2019, 04:46:28 PM

So, does this tractor make my but look fat  :beercheers:

Well this is what came to mind... But it is late in the day..  :knucklehead:
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 18, 2019, 05:58:55 PM
Just the wrong color, and I will not wear a hard hat (head is hard enough)

So heading up to Reno next week with the family. Going to sign all the stuff, let them look at the land and thinking of dropping the toy off at the local dealer for a once over. Will let me park the trailer while I am there, service is backed up a couple weeks. They said around 4-500 for the service. Sound about right guys?

Buy that time I should have a better idea of what I want do out there. Tractor will be waiting and I can drag the trailer back and forth pretty easy.

I also need a storage bin on the trailer. Do the prices at TSC seem about right.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Atkinsmatt on April 18, 2019, 07:37:54 PM
What kind of storage bin? You could mount a truck tool box/ fuel tank.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Nate on April 18, 2019, 07:44:12 PM
What kind of storage bin? You could mount a truck tool box/ fuel tank.

That will put a lot of weight on the tongue?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 18, 2019, 08:15:35 PM
Just a bin on the side of the frame. Looks like I have about 18in to the frame.

I am also thinking of attaching a 6k winch I have sitting here. Think that will come in handy time to time, but I want a bolt on mount. Trailer has a built in 12v charger and a little solar unit. The tilt has 2 rams and locks down.

The tongue box has the hydo system and a Costco soap bucket fits in there great. So it holds a few straps and bungee's. Now I need a place for the chains, binders and blocks.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Nate on April 18, 2019, 09:17:53 PM
Jr, pm farmer jon and see where he got those side boxes that hes been putting on his pulling rig.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 18, 2019, 09:58:54 PM
Will do. Alum on ebay is easy so far, but they are all not built how I like.

Shipping might be an issue, but fasenal may work.

Guy just called, found a storage place nearbuy.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 18, 2019, 10:06:02 PM
Just a bin on the side of the frame. Looks like I have about 18in to the frame.

I am also thinking of attaching a 6k winch I have sitting here. Think that will come in handy time to time, but I want a bolt on mount. Trailer has a built in 12v charger and a little solar unit. The tilt has 2 rams and locks down.

The tongue box has the hydo system and a Costco soap bucket fits in there great. So it holds a few straps and bungee's. Now I need a place for the chains, binders and blocks.

JR, I never kept the expensive chains and binders on the trailer unless I was planning on using them. They hang on a piece of alum flat stock in my shop always and away from the front door so they don’t grow legs....

Straps and bungees are cheap along with a bottle jack that I keep in the box on the tongue. If they get stolen not a huge loss.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on April 19, 2019, 11:03:47 AM
Might look at tractor supply or harbor freight for aluminum storage box for the chains and binders.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Farmer Jon on April 19, 2019, 06:49:36 PM
If you are looking for boxes and don't care if they are used look on Facebook marketplace or semi truck junk yards.

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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 19, 2019, 07:16:38 PM
used is OK, but I think fullsize is to big. 18x18x36 would be great.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 19, 2019, 08:26:00 PM
Weird size JR...thought it was supposed to be like 36x24x36. :)
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Nate on April 19, 2019, 10:21:19 PM
Weird size JR...thought it was supposed to be like 36x24x36. :)


Only if shes 5'3"
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 19, 2019, 10:42:38 PM
I think that works from 5’3” to 5’9”


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 19, 2019, 10:51:16 PM
????????????

Under the deck to the frame is 18.5, so 18in gives me a little overhang. About 36 under the deck, so I want some ground clearance.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 19, 2019, 10:58:15 PM
Weird size JR...thought it was supposed to be like 36x24x36. :)


Only if shes 5'3"

Baby got back..... :tongue:
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on April 20, 2019, 12:07:22 AM
So buy some sheet and build your own. No big deal
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: rpar86 on April 20, 2019, 01:53:58 AM
^^ Lol this is great.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: cudakidd53 on April 20, 2019, 09:51:36 AM
Weird size JR...thought it was supposed to be like 36x24x36. :)


Only if shes 5'3"

Baby got back..... :tongue:

I thought he bought a back hoe, not some place to put a hoe on back.......... :facepalm:   :grin:
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 20, 2019, 12:16:16 PM
I also have a Honda. :Wink
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: EL TATE on April 22, 2019, 10:18:16 AM
Weird size JR...thought it was supposed to be like 36x24x36. :)


Only if shes 5'3"

I don't think H. plays workout tapes by Fonda though
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 22, 2019, 08:21:56 PM
I'm confused????????????
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 22, 2019, 09:13:57 PM
Warning, lyrics are not so nice.....

https://www.google.com/search?q=baby%20got%20back

https://www.google.com/search?q=baby%20got%20back#wptab=s:H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgVuLVT9c3NEw2yiupyq0qecTozS3w8sc9YSmnSWtOXmO04eIKzsgvd80rySypFNLjYoOyVLgEpVB1ajBI8XOhCvHsYtJLSU1LLM0piS9JTLLKTrbSzy0tzkzWL0pNzi9KycxLj0_OKS0uSS2yyqksykwuXsSqVJxZpJCbWaGbqJuTX6KQlJhUqZAOZiRnK0AUAQD5dDGYtQAAAA
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 23, 2019, 12:20:34 AM
I will admit.  I know most of not all of sir mix a lot songs by heart.   One of the few cds I still own and play.  Check Boot knocka. lol Put em on the G@ass


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 23, 2019, 12:21:29 AM
I will admit.  I know most of not all of sir mix a lot songs by heart.   One of the few cds I still own and play.  Check Boot knocka. lol Put em on the G@ass

In fact I’ll teach Don all of the lyrics when he gets here so he can cruise down the road in the family wagon in style
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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 23, 2019, 12:48:28 AM
My kids are into that crud, not approved but the wife thinks its all a joke.

Anyway, on the way to Reno in the am for some signing, funds transferred.

Dropped off the Kub at a dealer a little north for a once over and oil change. Unless major I will do it from here out.

Trying to decide if I want a box scaper or leveler for cutting and making roads. Open to suggestions.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: cruizng on April 23, 2019, 10:35:08 AM
JR... welcome to a DOT storm... LOL If it has to do with Ken and others... it is almost always a reference in some way to H (illary).  :knucklehead: s...
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 23, 2019, 10:48:34 AM
Why is it whenever Ken gets to a thread, his GF issue take over?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 23, 2019, 11:22:37 AM
Aren’t the boxes with the tines in the box really designed for leveling ground?


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 23, 2019, 01:38:14 PM
Leave my gf out of this... she's going to run again.. ain't got no time for you deplorables.
I find the box scraper way more useful than a blade, for moving dirt around and contouring. The only time I have used my blade was when building a wash, to make a V trench. Probably be good for maintaining a long driveway also.
The Gannon gets used every time I start the tractor.
.. like to see Norm's thoughts.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 23, 2019, 02:54:36 PM
The box blade with removable rippers is my go to.  That along with the FEL on float setting is more than adequate for building a road and creating V ditches when you adjust the side link to cut a trench.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Atkinsmatt on April 23, 2019, 06:52:37 PM
What TRN said.  I got my 5' box blade on CL.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 23, 2019, 07:48:03 PM
be my hero and get this set up.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=box+blade+hydraulic+actuated&&view=detail&mid=115D0AE48A773DA29032115D0AE48A773DA29032&&FORM=VRDGAR
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 23, 2019, 11:00:49 PM
Finished signing for the land today and took the family there. They were actually much happier with it than I thought, so far so good.

Found 2-3 spots for building and the northwest corner has a even a better vie, but far out.

Looks like several spots may have some underground water with the lots of foilage
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Nate on April 23, 2019, 11:08:47 PM
The real question......how does the wife like it?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 23, 2019, 11:53:09 PM
She actually liked it too.

All for double bladed box, hydro would be cool but is a good chunk.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 24, 2019, 12:45:58 AM
I wish my box had at least a side tilt ram. That would make life so much easier. I think it would be easy to just add the cylinder(s) to a normal box. Might look into it now that I have rear hydros, but mine only has the one circuit.
Your's is set up with auxiliary in the back isn't it? One or more circuits?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 24, 2019, 02:27:31 AM
Pretty sure it has a front aux, but the rear has the BH, so good there.

Pretty sure I need to get the 3 point arms, so a little extra for the rams and hoses may be called for.

What about width? I am thinking 72in, most look to be around 60.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 24, 2019, 06:06:14 AM
Ken I added the hydro top link and plan to add the tilt link. I have 2 rear remotes so I’d have to add a third to get the rippers hydraulically adjustable. But I don’t use the rippers much


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Farmer Jon on April 24, 2019, 06:27:13 AM
If you are looking for a box scraper google search Industrias America. They are a company out of Texas but the equipment is built in Mexico. Stuff sell like crazy around here. Its good for the small farmers and acreage owners. They seem well built. We do not have one as they are not big or heavy enough for our use, but will handle anything that kabota can drag. My neighbor is a dealer. I go help him unload the trucks when he gets a shipment in. I guess I never did ask what he gets for one.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 24, 2019, 09:55:26 AM
Ken I added the hydro top link and plan to add the tilt link. I have 2 rear remotes so I’d have to add a third to get the rippers hydraulically adjustable. But I don’t use the rippers much


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Didn't know that.
So, pinky out when using the ripper option?
JR, the smaller one. It's easier when it's close to the same width as the tractor Imo.
Man, if you have to buy all the 3 point linkage, might as well get a couple rams... might be cheaper
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on April 24, 2019, 11:13:27 AM


Darn, all this talk about these fancy tractors and attachments. I grew up using an 8N Ford, plowing and disking, trying to use a back blade on the long driveway, mowing around the place, and putting up hay in the summer. Sure would have been nice to have had some of these new toys back then.
The property looks like a nice find JR, enjoy playing around ( working) making all the improvements to the place.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 24, 2019, 03:37:17 PM
All great feedback guys. Hydro it will be.

Looking at containers and quads today.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 24, 2019, 05:03:51 PM
I think we’ve all figured out we have to stay busy in our retirement. Keeps us young


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on April 24, 2019, 06:06:09 PM
Or at least a few years less than actual.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 24, 2019, 07:19:40 PM
Getting quotes of 4k for a 40hc delivered. That's clean and painted desert tan.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on April 24, 2019, 07:33:30 PM
Doesn't sound too crazy, delivered to BFE.

Quads? like 4 wheeler quads for the boys?

Sounds like you're getting started faster than me. Man I'm chomping at the bit. Excited and nervous at the same time.
Speaking of toys, just ordered a brushcutter for the mini x.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on April 24, 2019, 10:48:38 PM
That will be a cutting machine Ken, think before you move the boom.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 25, 2019, 12:23:29 AM
Opinion guys.

Looking at a,2002 Yamaha grizzly 660. Really good condition, 200hrs,winch aftermarket tires and wheels.

Asking 4500 which I think is high, made an offer and were a few hundred apart. I left it there.

Searching  shows newer ones going for 3 to 4.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 25, 2019, 12:31:40 AM
That 660 motor was a good motor but that many hours is a lot!! The $$$ seems like a lot for 2002


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 25, 2019, 01:06:47 AM
200 hours? 1100 miles
Title: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 25, 2019, 01:16:57 AM
You could buy a 2002 Silverado for that much money.   

Pardon.   That is not reading the right year.  It’s 2019 now right?   

Get a 2007 or newer with the efi 700 motor.   
But what do you want a quad like that for?  Kids to play on?

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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 25, 2019, 02:26:22 AM
For me to run around on. Not smooth land, 1/4x1/3 mile, mail is a mile away too.

I don't mind walking, have walked it a lot. But working on something, running from one end to another, etc.

EFI sounds good, was a little hard to start.

Don't need it now, just happen to be here and not much avail where I am.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: cruizng on April 25, 2019, 07:56:02 AM
^^^ Definitely EFI. I had Yamaha 600 Rhino and it was hard to start if you didn't run it often. Also had a 90 Yamaha and that was a pain as well. (And yes.. the 90 was for the kids.. but I did overload it on occasion, stress testing and all) 
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 25, 2019, 08:45:40 AM
I think if I were to looking into 4x4 quads it would be along lines of can-am or the Polaris versions.   I liked the size and consistent power with out the clutch on the Polaris.  Easy for smaller folks to ride

If your looking for kids.  I am 100 for dirt bikes

Dirt bikes don’t roll down hills and smash you, they have less mass, lots of foot-hand-eye coordination skills to learn.  Plus they take up less space, easier to haul and usually can out run any quad of similar size.   Cost less also. 


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 25, 2019, 02:17:52 PM
Wife is against bike(and a lot else)

Told the guy not now, overpriced and I don't need it right now.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 25, 2019, 02:25:12 PM
I wouldn’t ask my wife.    Been to the ER a min of four times I can remember off quads.   Never on a dirt bike


My wife cost me 38k in Er and life flight off a quad.   I’ll never allow one in my garage again.   


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: wyorunner on April 25, 2019, 02:45:02 PM
I wouldn’t ask my wife.    Been to the ER a min of four times I can remember off quads.   Never on a dirt bike


My wife cost me 38k in Er and life flight off a quad.   I’ll never allow one in my garage again.   


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Interesting point Dave, never thought about dirt bikes in such a manner. 

I do know of several folks in my home town who have succumbed to a four wheeler roll. One of them was 20 or so years old.
Title: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 25, 2019, 02:51:09 PM
The most dangerous part of quads are the weight, and loading the SOB into your pickup.    It happens every year.  Some kid rolls a quad and it kills them or injure for extended period


A bike you let go it falls over, you can’t climb a hill you let go it falls over.   If it does flip down a hill it’s still lots less weight to hit you.   

I have spent the better part of the last 15 years riding a bike.   Never turned down a hill climb challenge and walked away from every failed attempt to try again.    Quads have no side to roll off of.   They have no sitting sideways on a steep slope.   

If I can’t get my bike stood up i grab a front tire and yank it around till i can walk up to the high side and I climb on.    A Quad will roll all the way to the bottom.  Usually totaled out leaving you injured and stranded


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: wilsonphil on April 25, 2019, 07:06:57 PM
I would consider the Polaris Razor, I think they have the "pickup bed" model 4X4 very dependable and easy to operate, I have had Polaris products for may years other than my abuse I have not had issues.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 25, 2019, 08:33:09 PM
I have a little CT70 for the kids to play with, you can stand up off that. (same thing my dad always said)

Broke more than 1 bone on a bike, I was a little crazier in my early years.

Maybe a side by side later, quad would fit well now. Can't be anymore dangerous than a snowmobile,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Do like the idea of EFI. Want it to run all the time.

Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 26, 2019, 10:34:45 PM
So, here is a little idea of what I want and some overview. The area N/W (upper left) is much flatter than I first thought, but still a little valley.

You can see my truck and the family going back and some of the valley below. I was standing where the green dot is.

Yellow dots are the corners, white dot is my truck. White box is where I am thinking about building.

Yellow arrows point to neighbors and cannot be seen if I build in the white boxed area. White arrows point to the valley view from that spot.

Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 26, 2019, 11:12:16 PM
So I can’t tell my eyes are getting ever worse.   Are you building on a hill or in a valley.    The picture shows detail but no shadows to tell what is a high spot and what is a low.   


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 26, 2019, 11:14:30 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/3970a450cd6baa0a9009300c82c5d814.jpg)

Like I said.  My eyes are screwin with me

Blue is what I think is high terrain.  Red would be the low spots where water might flow.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 27, 2019, 01:50:37 AM
Yep, hard to tell. The area boxed dips behind the right where the blue line ends, in fact that is a nice little hill.

The green rep the high ground which continues around to the east to the far side in the first picture.

Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 28, 2019, 03:06:49 AM
Here is the area I want to build on with the peak in the rear (not my prop)
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 28, 2019, 10:04:32 AM
I like it.     That terrain is so awesome to ride a bike on


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Jared Herzog on April 28, 2019, 12:38:27 PM
JR,
Could you drill a well close to the top of the hill, have a holding tank on the back side or unseen side of the hill, maybe even ideally a windmill or solar pump, then have water pressure to a lower home so water will flow when the power goes out? An old looking windmill goes unnoticed around here. This along with some rainwater collection would have you set for water. The rainwater collection will need a booster but the tank on the side of a hill will flow well without a pump. What is it, .433 psi per foot of water rise?
Anyways, nice find on the land.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 28, 2019, 02:38:59 PM
Kids are already talking bike path and jumps. There really a good variety of usable land. Plus there are several paths out, but not normal roads.

My land stops just prior to that hill. But I was thinking in the same ball park. Solar power well with a 2500 gal tank. Like to support a small pond in the natural runoff (lined) giving a larger area for upgrading the  foliage.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: BobbyB on April 29, 2019, 01:28:48 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/3970a450cd6baa0a9009300c82c5d814.jpg)

Like I said.  My eyes are screwin with me

Blue is what I think is high terrain.  Red would be the low spots where water might flow.


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Needs to be low ground, as blue represents water on military maps and water is generally found in the lowgrounds. You gave me a headache...

Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 29, 2019, 02:57:49 PM
Found I should get a permit for grading (needed if over 50 cubic yards). I do have to move a lot of dirt!

May not be a bad thing as if submitted and approved by june 30th I get to use the 2012 codes vs the 2018 codes just adopted.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Atkinsmatt on April 29, 2019, 03:53:25 PM
Move less than 50 and the g man stays away.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 29, 2019, 07:11:57 PM
If you have a lot to move get the permit & play the game.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 29, 2019, 07:21:07 PM
If you have a lot to move get the permit & play the game.

Think I will do a general permit up front and go from there. Fewer issues in the long run and get under the old rules.

Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 30, 2019, 12:50:59 AM
That’s why I love TX. I don’t have to permit anything. 


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Farmer Jon on April 30, 2019, 07:21:55 AM
Dang I hate being colorblind. All the little dots look the same.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: cruizng on April 30, 2019, 07:51:19 AM
That’s why I love TX. I don’t have to permit anything. 


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Speaking of... when are you moving to Lexington or Indy? :poke:  :popcorn:
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on April 30, 2019, 08:20:58 AM
Found I should get a permit for grading (needed if over 50 cubic yards). I do have to move a lot of dirt!

May not be a bad thing as if submitted and approved by june 30th I get to use the 2012 codes vs the 2018 codes just adopted.
So very thankful to be living in the Kentucky. No permits for that required...
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 30, 2019, 09:25:47 AM
That’s why I love TX. I don’t have to permit anything. 


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Speaking of... when are you moving to Lexington or Indy? :poke:  :popcorn:
I declined that opportunity.  They wanted me in Indy and I just can go there right now.  Kids weren’t supportive neither was the wife I didn’t want that location enough to drag them there against their will. 


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 30, 2019, 11:14:51 AM
That’s why I love TX. I don’t have to permit anything. 


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Speaking of... when are you moving to Lexington or Indy? :poke:  :popcorn:
I declined that opportunity.  They wanted me in Indy and I just can go there right now.  Kids weren’t supportive neither was the wife I didn’t want that location enough to drag them there against their will. 


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on April 30, 2019, 01:37:00 PM
That’s why I love TX. I don’t have to permit anything. 


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Speaking of... when are you moving to Lexington or Indy? :poke:  :popcorn:
I declined that opportunity.  They wanted me in Indy and I just can go there right now.  Kids weren’t supportive neither was the wife I didn’t want that location enough to drag them there against their will. 


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Lived in Indiana for 37 years, you’re not missing anything. South of Indy is pretty but living in I Diana you always travel somewhere else for vacations etc.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 30, 2019, 01:39:28 PM
I think the family would support FL or TN or AR. CA too but I can’t go there for too many reasons to list.  NC and SC may be on the list too.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on April 30, 2019, 11:27:25 PM
Tractor still getting checked out. No rush until I can grade. I can grade, just so much though.

Found this cool idea for non AC tractors;
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 03, 2019, 03:57:43 PM
Waiting for an address now. Even though I am here,its a couple day process via mail.

Made some calls about wells.30k just for hole and another 5 to 10 punp.3-600 deep, 45+ a foot.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on May 04, 2019, 09:07:26 AM
That's almost prohibitively expensive.

But if you actually had a well, you'd be king of the roost.

I would imagine at those prices, not many wells in the A.O.

Edit: Oh lots of wells in the Tuck, natural ones

People call them sink holes

Ask Chevy about them...
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 04, 2019, 03:15:43 PM
Got a quote for 22.5 for just the hole. Reasonable. Plan is a low well, 2500 tank on high ground with solar pump.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on May 04, 2019, 03:55:46 PM
JR did the well guy quote price for the well or price per foot? and do they charge move in fees? How large casing did he quote on. Do you have to put a "road" to the well site or can he make it in on his own power with the drill rig and nurse rig? I know silly Question, are you going to witch a site or just drive a stake with drill here on it?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 04, 2019, 06:42:48 PM
All the prices were per foot, 43-50. One talked about "mobilization fee" and they are local. Another said he need a 60x60 pad, what if I don't build there?

Many questions still and permits are almost $1500. Then cap fees. Couple talked about switching, some didn't like it.

Lots of companies out there with solar kits. Not sure about DIY on that since I have never done it. Most want a "whole" system with the pump, pressure wiring and all thrown in to around 10k which sounds high.

Drilling at the low spot where the runoff is straight down the turn around a few hundred feet is where one want to drill. Then I could run a pipe up the hill to the tank above the build site filling the 2500 tank and giving me pressure.

Hopefully enough for some vegetation around the house and a small pond.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 04, 2019, 08:31:35 PM
Be careful about being in a low, runoff area.  Surface contaminants can leech into your well.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 04, 2019, 08:40:56 PM
Understand that alkali is an issue already in some areas. Not much on the surface to do anything.

More I see videos and websites, the more I like DIY solar pumps.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on May 04, 2019, 09:14:21 PM
I'm planning on solar also,  depending on the depth of the well.
..been watching this guy since he started.  He has 40 acres in southern Idaho. He dug his own well (only allowed to dig down 18' in Idaho)..but he found a great company for the pump setup.
He also has good videos before this one on putting in a tank and figuring out the pressure (he misfigured and ended up with too much by using GPS to determine elevation)

https://youtu.be/kWYY2xgXciM
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 04, 2019, 09:17:09 PM
WHAT??  You can only dig 18ft??? And find water???


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 04, 2019, 10:30:34 PM
WHAT??  You can only dig 18ft??? And find water???


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I have heard that many times, maybe the same video.

If I can find someone who will drill for $30 a foot, that would be great! I had been reading up and the national average is $20-25, how do I get $50?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on May 04, 2019, 11:29:33 PM
It is your lucky day and you are from California, why else do you think you can get a 50 dollar quote
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 04, 2019, 11:40:30 PM
I'm looking still. Guy I bought the land from recommended a big co. Said it cost him $25 ten years ago. He is way lower than me though.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on May 05, 2019, 12:30:55 AM
When I got a quote for my brother's place,  from a driller friend,  it was 50k+ for 800-1000 ft....just for the hole.

Charles,  my SIL is a 1/4 mile from our new property and she hit an artesian well,  so they had to build a goldfish pond to relieve the excess water pressure..over 120psi...plus they have a spring fed pond up the hill a ways stocked with bass. I hope I get that lucky on the well.
Wait,  what feeds your pond?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 05, 2019, 01:07:50 AM
No pond, want to add a small one. Membrane liner will avoid excess loss.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 05, 2019, 07:41:48 AM
When I got a quote for my brother's place,  from a driller friend,  it was 50k+ for 800-1000 ft....just for the hole.

Charles,  my SIL is a 1/4 mile from our new property and she hit an artesian well,  so they had to build a goldfish pond to relieve the excess water pressure..over 120psi...plus they have a spring fed pond up the hill a ways stocked with bass. I hope I get that lucky on the well.
Wait,  what feeds your pond?
It’s called rain.....


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on May 05, 2019, 10:14:28 AM
When I got a quote for my brother's place,  from a driller friend,  it was 50k+ for 800-1000 ft....just for the hole.

Charles,  my SIL is a 1/4 mile from our new property and she hit an artesian well,  so they had to build a goldfish pond to relieve the excess water pressure..over 120psi...plus they have a spring fed pond up the hill a ways stocked with bass. I hope I get that lucky on the well.
Wait,  what feeds your pond?
It’s called rain.....


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on May 05, 2019, 11:48:50 AM
Serious question doofus...
Thought that you might have a spring .
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 05, 2019, 12:07:17 PM
Serious question doofus...
Thought that you might have a spring .

That would be a true God send.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on May 05, 2019, 01:33:34 PM
That wasn't directed at you JR. But yes,  that would be a gift for sure.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 05, 2019, 02:49:38 PM
That wasn't directed at you JR. But yes,  that would be a gift for sure.

I knew that, but it would still be great!

I found a couple spots last time that looked promising for some water. IE, larger shrubs with much more ground growth than other spots.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on May 05, 2019, 04:48:05 PM
It's funny, I've watched some utube construction videos with people complaining about too much water, how springs on their properties are a nuisance,  and people like us around drier areas dream of having them. 
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 05, 2019, 04:57:53 PM
Couple spots like this where there is more growth might yield something, but not easy access.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on May 05, 2019, 06:33:13 PM
Rent yourself an augur for your tractor and do a few test holes around the property. Look for the dampness of the soil and chart out the holes. OR the dowsing thing.  Most of the snow gone from the higher areas near you so you don't get false readings of the soil?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 05, 2019, 07:58:48 PM
Probably buy an auger. TSC has em for a good price.

Love to get a dowser up there. Bad part is how deep I may have to drill. Could make an extension I guess.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: wyorunner on May 06, 2019, 11:55:42 AM
It's funny, I've watched some utube construction videos with people complaining about too much water, how springs on their properties are a nuisance,  and people like us around drier areas dream of having them.

Oh man isn’t this the truth! Got a friend back in Wyoming who can dig about 5-10’ and have to stop due to it filling. He’s closer to a river but still, that would be amazing. My well is drilled to 280, with pump at 220.

JR, in your well quotes are they all quoting the same size casing? What size are you looking to have drilled? How much pump are you wanting?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 06, 2019, 12:03:33 PM
Not sure about casing yet but so far all are around the same price. My first thing is to get a road and pad cleared. I am "acquiring" things and need to get up out of here. Got a line on some containers for a good price local, but no where to put them.

Dmax is getting regeared this week to 4.56. Level ground was not bad but pulling the mountains the gearing really shows. That will put me back another week as I have to break them in.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 07, 2019, 12:53:15 AM
Well, I got an official address today and they got the name wrong. Left off the JR, we will see how it goes.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 07, 2019, 08:41:45 AM
What’s the address.  Gonna start dumping my extra motor oil there for ya. 


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: wyorunner on May 07, 2019, 10:16:18 AM
Not that it matters much, but our wells down her run 30-34/foot. I asked my neighbor who is in the pump business.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 07, 2019, 03:28:58 PM
Not that it matters much, but our wells down her run 30-34/foot. I asked my neighbor who is in the pump business.

I'll take it!!

Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 09, 2019, 08:03:25 PM
Tractor should be out of the shop next week, just waiting on a horn button (I splurged)

Ordered a 3 point setup from kabota in sparks. I really like them they are giving me quotes with discounts already. They have Landpride box blades in stock. 6ft is $1000.

Been sorta looking for a thumb and forks. Not sure about the clamp on forks, anyone have those? Rather have quick release.

On the thumb. From kabota it is $900 for just the thumb. Sure the kit is double that. Got a quote from Toms Thumbs for about $1600 with hydro or $1000 for a weld up kit (with all pins and clips)I just supply hoses (I like).

Nice thing is the backhoe is setup for a thumb with plumbing and foot controls.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on May 09, 2019, 10:02:14 PM
Clamp on forks are ok for light duty, like 600lbs...easy to bend the clamps,  and they tend to swivel side to side and come loose.
I ended up with a Bradco quick connect fork...got a good deal..600, normally 900.
I searched quite a bit for a good thumb.
I spent 1625, but it's a piece of art...3/4" ar500, pins, hoses, and a larger ram (2-1/2" iirc)...Showtime Fab if you're curious. Great guys to deal with.

this place has great deals: https://www.ebay.com/i/323799528139?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3Dcb9e86e0f30f451fa3f93cedd714625a%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D202660502979%26itm%3D323799528139
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 09, 2019, 11:03:39 PM
Yeah, I don't like the clamp on either, that's why I am asking.

Did a bunch of searches and never saw that guy. Why are they all back east meaning high shipping!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on May 09, 2019, 11:16:58 PM
Ya know, not sure if that tractor has enough "butt" to pull a 72" box. That's kind of big, but then again, I never pulled one in sand. That tractor would not pull that balde in virgin dirt here in clay/dirt/rock/mudville

You have rocks, right?

May want to ask around and see if maybe a 50" might better suit your needs.

Tractors first need weight, then HP, but for bigger work, definitely need more than 50ish HP. Talking 65-75 for starting numbers with 80-100 being pretty ideal for bigger implements

Now if you have a finished road without many rocks, then the 72 would work, but I think you will be putting in a road and a 72 might get you a bit frustrated...
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 09, 2019, 11:49:37 PM
45hp and 7K, 6ft wide. As wide as the tractor to cover my tracts.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Atkinsmatt on May 10, 2019, 07:24:31 AM
Have them ballast the rear tires for you.  I have a 40HP Mahindra and sometimes my 60" box is a lot for my tractor.  For a mower you need to cover your track but with a blade you can make another pass.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on May 10, 2019, 09:36:02 AM
45hp and 7K, 6ft wide. As wide as the tractor to cover my tracts.
I think I'd say that you're going to be over square with a big 72" and only 45 HP.

For example, I pull a 72" box with my 66HP tractor and that blade will completely stop the tractor. Dragging over a finished gravel road without the tines dropped below the planing edge, a little tractor would do it, I think, but for construction, building a road, you'll be making real small cuts simply because there is just not enough tractor there to pull all the weight.

Again, I want to emphasize that I have now worked sand. Perhaps Ken ot other westerners could pipe in, but I am just not feeling it with that big of a box on a small tractor.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on May 10, 2019, 09:37:37 AM
Have them ballast the rear tires for you.  I have a 40HP Mahindra and sometimes my 60" box is a lot for my tractor.  For a mower you need to cover your track but with a blade you can make another pass.
And for ballast, use beet juice, not the older stuff which will corrode the inside of the wheel. Beet juice is much heavier per volume and won't corrode...But be sitting down when they give you the quote. (read: Stuff is not cheap!)
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on May 10, 2019, 10:56:15 AM
As stated, smaller blade or box. 60” is probably max for that unit imo
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 10, 2019, 11:25:52 AM
Yep, thought about ballast, will need to check. The 45 is considered a large compact

Did a lot of reading last night and many say tractor width minimum and over is OK, even with smaller machines.

I am don't have wet or clay soil either, not by a long shot. Some surface rocks and it looks like granite, great for drilling! 
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on May 10, 2019, 04:54:15 PM
Mine's had water in the tires since new (11 years). I wonder what they look like inside. :(

I think my box is 5', not 6, and it will stop the tractor in it's tracks at times (50hp) and other times I have to add weight to it so it will cut. The rippers just skip on mildly hard dirt....but mine doesn't have power down, which sucks when trying to auger holes.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 10, 2019, 08:22:18 PM
I think mine has power down (hst plus). Hopefully the rippers will get the rocks loose and the scrapper do its job.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on May 10, 2019, 10:40:54 PM
Might be more cost effective to rent a  dozer. Maybe find one by hour meter rent rather than by the day, get the roads roughed in and finish up with your stuff as time allows.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 10, 2019, 10:46:51 PM
Might be an option. Got a card from the seller who says there is a local who does that.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 10, 2019, 10:57:05 PM
What do you guys think of a weld on thumb? About 1/2 the price and includes hoses, free shipping.

My stock setup has a quick release bucket which adds to the dedicated thumb cost.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on May 10, 2019, 11:27:22 PM
I know the custom thumbs are specced out for your machine...like length of tines and spacing depending on the bucket teeth spacing.  The thumb tine length is pretty important ...that's why I didn't get a weld on, because if it doesn't hinge off the bucket pin, the geometry gets screwy through out the range of the bucket.
That being said,  I've seen a few utube guys using them ...also seen the non hydro stationary ones work..just depends on how good you want it to work imo.
Just trying to help you spend money.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 10, 2019, 11:43:10 PM
Thanks, looking at options and would for sure match it to the bucket.

Don't even think the kabota thumb will work on mine with the QR bucket.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on May 11, 2019, 12:23:19 AM
Don't know how much area a welded thumb takes up, but if you ever want to use other attachments on the bucket stick make sure you will have room with a welded in place thumb.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: rpar86 on May 11, 2019, 12:25:10 AM
Kubota, JR. ;)


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 11, 2019, 12:48:42 AM
Don't know how much area a welded thumb takes up, but if you ever want to use other attachments on the bucket stick make sure you will have room with a welded in place thumb.

Yep, don't want to limit any use of the bucket. Install vids all show spacing it off the bucket.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on May 11, 2019, 01:26:14 AM
Forgot to mention my thumb won't hardly work with that new 12" bucket I posted before.  The tines hang past the  teeth about 6". Lol...didn't realize there was that much difference between compact buckets or I would've looked for something more compatible.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 15, 2019, 02:50:22 PM
Mine is done. Weld on are about $500, but I need to measure the bucket first.

Dang, a once over and an oil change is costing almost $800. Hope they topped off the fluids at least.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 16, 2019, 03:04:54 PM
County did have free contour maps for both 30ft and 10ft, but the 10ft stops 2 parcels west of my parcel. 30ft (10mt really) is not bad, better than the 100 from USGS.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 19, 2019, 02:10:26 AM
Saw the land pride today, cheap looking like 3/16 sides.

Walked the property and makes some lines.rear is way up the hill, had problems finding it.

Can't  find pics on phone
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 19, 2019, 04:06:42 PM
Here is a pic from the n/e corner. I drove up to about 100ft from where I want to build (front of truck. You can see the end of the road too (south)

Here is a sorta 3d pic. Plotting out the road, pad and well area. The yellow dash is where I was parked in the above pic.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 21, 2019, 02:07:01 AM
Spent over 2k at the tractor store today, but got a HD box blade. 3/8th wall, boxed 3 point pins and sacrificial ripper teeth.

Hydro oil is $103/5gal for the good stuff and $55 for the OK stuff (Kubota=Valvoline), need 15gal. 3 hydro filters, $200.

Service was another $800, that just included fuel filter, oil change and grease. SUpposed to fix the horn too (button missing) but not sure if it works yet :tongue: 
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on May 21, 2019, 09:09:04 AM
That is really nice!

So, JR, I wish you only the very best and hope that box works, but behind 45 hp I keep thinking of big anchor on a row boat.

Again, I don't know western soils, so it may be fine and it would work on a finished surface...maybe.

But I have banged up my 72" box blade and will need one someday in the not too distant future. Land Pride is one of my go-to brands, so I may be a player when/if you down size. And if you do, I'd really be thinking 48" to maybe a 60". 45HP in the tractor world isn't all that much for construction work.

and I say all that with the kindest and best intentions!!!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on May 21, 2019, 09:52:51 AM
Get to cuttin' JR !!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 21, 2019, 11:11:35 AM
Thx guys, unfortunately it will be a few weeks before I get back up. That's ok as I have plenty to do here.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on May 22, 2019, 09:04:55 PM
Trailer back in storage, dropped the tractor bucket and stuck it by the side of the house.

Have so much to do to it and some to the trailer, so I will start another thread for that.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 04, 2019, 12:02:48 AM
With the tractor almost ready I found new (probably 1 trip) 20ft containers in SF for $1500 each. Worth the drive (50 miles each way) for that savings and condition, will get two. If I come back over the Golden Gate, no toll either ($21 for 4 axles).

Found with a couple easy mods (remove PORS cover, shave mounts and let some air out of the tires) the Kubota will fit into a standard container. Sticking with the 20s as they bypass building codes (under 200SF) and I can move myself.

When I pickup, I will use sacrificial ply under them with 2x4s screwed into the edges. This will allow easy slide off with no damage to trailer. New ply is cheap if needed. Later I am adding a hitch mounted 6K winch I have had laying around. Will leave it on the trailer but stored under the tilt bed and attach when required.

Just for fun, these are common sights where I am.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 04, 2019, 06:34:21 AM
 Building codes?? To move a shipping container?

One more reason to leave.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 04, 2019, 06:39:55 AM
With the tractor almost ready I found new (probably 1 trip) 20ft containers in SF for $1500 each. Worth the drive (50 miles each way) for that savings and condition, will get two. If I come back over the Golden Gate, no toll either ($21 for 4 axles).

Found with a couple easy mods (remove PORS cover, shave mounts and let some air out of the tires) the Kubota will fit into a standard container. Sticking with the 20s as they bypass building codes (under 200SF) and I can move myself.

When I pickup, I will use sacrificial ply under them with 2x4s screwed into the edges. This will allow easy slide off with no damage to trailer. New ply is cheap if needed. Later I am adding a hitch mounted 6K winch I have had laying around. Will leave it on the trailer but stored under the tilt bed and attach when required.

Just for fun, these are common sights where I am.

JR I paid less than $3000 for a hi cube 40 delivered 150 miles.  It was a “cargo worthy” meaning still had certificate. Weighs 8750 empty.

What did they quote you for a high cube?


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on June 04, 2019, 09:29:25 AM
Critters!

I like critters!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 04, 2019, 10:39:02 AM
Anything over 200SF needs a building permit and I can move a 20ft alone. I understand as of 7/1, you can have 1 container per acre.

20ft HC are over 4k here. Many are just WW not cargo. Trying to find the "new" add again. I have found HC, but only in the LA area, to far.

Online quotes are over 1k for moves from the bay area to reno. I will have to move it/them too, just dropping on the lower road now until the road and pad are cut.


There are mule deer too, just couldn't find the pics.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 04, 2019, 02:03:21 PM
Is that CA or NV code for the 200ft?


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 04, 2019, 02:05:01 PM
Washoe county, but I was typing this,,,,,,,,,

Well, found a cargo worthy 40ft HC, delivered for $4200. If I need moved, they will for $100hr. Even though cargo (step above wind/water tight), they pressure wash, wire brush the corners and paint it tan.

Like TRN says it solves storage issues with the tractor as long as the county doesn't come down on me until I get it moved.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 06, 2019, 01:50:35 PM
Heading up tomorrow early. Box gets delivered around noon, need to open a spot up. Will leave the tractor there

Start cutting roads and see what I need to vent the container. Want to leave to roof alone. Want several vents along the sides up top using solar to push air through.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Nate on June 06, 2019, 02:33:30 PM
So did you go with the 40ft HC or?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 06, 2019, 05:08:12 PM
So did you go with the 40ft HC or?

Yep, 40ft HC from Reno area. Should be there around noon tomorrow. First trailer of stuff going up with me.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on June 06, 2019, 09:39:15 PM
Aluminum or steel?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 06, 2019, 09:52:25 PM
Steel as far as I know. Alum would be pricy and not as strong.

Just finishing the tractor up, can't find the darn weld on hooks!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Mrwoody on June 06, 2019, 10:01:41 PM
Jr
You shouldn’t have any problems moving that
A chain on each corner and pick up the end with the loader and drag it backwards.
You may have a ways to back up but it should work easily
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 06, 2019, 10:17:59 PM
Jr
You shouldn’t have any problems moving that
A chain on each corner and pick up the end with the loader and drag it backwards.
You may have a ways to back up but it should work easily

Thinking the same already but need to move it a good 1/8 mile.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Mrwoody on June 06, 2019, 10:29:04 PM
Vs 100$ hr. I’m sure you can make it work
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on June 06, 2019, 10:30:29 PM
I only asked because I didn't know they made aluminum ones until I got one. It's a 50' HC. The extensions are the only thing I can weld to...
To get 50', they weld steel extensions on each end.
The roof is very flimsy also. 

Just sharing info.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 09, 2019, 10:18:35 PM
Roof on mine is wacked in a couple spots and will hold water when that happens. Heck the tractor barely fit into the HC, had to lower the BH but will lock in after inside.

Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 10, 2019, 06:54:44 AM
2x4 and a floor jack. Press them spots out.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 10, 2019, 02:10:20 PM
2x4 and a floor jack. Press them spots out.


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That's the plan, thx.

Hauled all the good stuff up there at 0700 Friday. It was heavy, I figured around 13k. Pulled solid though, gearing felt good and I had just crossed 300mi break in and added new synthetic oil. Took it real easy for the first part, then its uphill for the next 75 miles. Got a little over 11mpg during this. Filled up there as fuel was much cheaper!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 10, 2019, 02:34:05 PM
Got the container dropped, took a little work to get it level, but got it close. I wasn't there early enough to get the area leveled.

Kid (21) got it in there, but got stuck pulling out Got to use the new hooks on the tractor pulling him out.

Cut some 4x8s up to level it. Kub could not lift direct, had to use levers, but got it. 20 ton jack up front helped too. Out about 1 degree now.

Put a bunch of stuff in there I brought and bought getting up there. Including the forks and box blades.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 10, 2019, 04:23:07 PM
Right around dusk I went into town to eat, parked in the Circus Circus garage and took a nap (remember, no sleep). 9 hours later, it was light out, I was really hungry and I had a few stops to make (why I came back to town).

Got ahold of the Polaris owner and had him sign the release which he sent unsigned,,,,,,,,,,,

Went by the Kubota dealer for my 3 point kit, which is WAS NOT!! ( http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=4033.new#new )

Got a bunch of stuff at Lowes and HF for the place. Just basic tools and such for now. Even got a new welder, the Titanium 170 (120-240v). List is $499, got for $185. Kolbalt 227 piece tool kit and some pliers. Thing on new cordless stuff too, might do dewalt this time.


Unloading the BB and forks was fun. Was parked on a slight hill and the kub was rocking on the back wheels trying to hook up. After a few tries I just drug the forks down the trailer. Fell on my butt once right at the bottom with all the metal there (and a little hyro fluid). Pics would have been good, right!

Hauled the trailer back home for hopefully another trip Wednesday with the Polaris and the boys.

Have the 2000w gen ready to go up, but thinking the 5500w might be better until I ge the trailer up there. Need to get a 250gal water tote too. The 5 gal cans wont go far.

Have to de container venting also. Going to add 3 vents down each side and a solar fan on one door that will also run off a couple 6v AGMs I have. Should be good enough for some 120ac too if needed.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on June 10, 2019, 04:32:13 PM
Heck yeah, finally some action over here!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 10, 2019, 04:52:00 PM
Yep, it was fun. Started the road up to the pad too. Only about 50ft but you have to start someplace.

Time flew between shopping, driving, loading/unloading (actually ran out of room in the DMax). Started home at 0100hrs.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on June 10, 2019, 05:04:45 PM

I guess until you get your travel trailer set up, you can grab a cheap room in town during the week anyway. How far from the casinos are you any way?
A couple of the containers will give you lots of storage. How far will you need to haul water or will you have it delivered once you get the storage tank set up.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 10, 2019, 05:25:25 PM
I am 45 minutes from Sparks, about 30 minutes from shopping.

I may be able to get water from neighbors. I have several 30 and some 50 gal containers I can use (have for scouts), so filling a 250 is not bad but don't want to haul it full.

Guess I left it out up there but the contained stick out like a sore thumb. Going to paint it up some to break up the outline and darken the tan some.

Did get a solar motion light put up, but got to late for cameras, will do this trip.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 15, 2019, 02:52:04 PM
Spent the last couple days up there with the boys. Staying in the container was not bad. Water for washing up loomed again, need to address.

Polaris did not make it up, not running well. New gas but will do nothing but stumble off idle, maxing out at 1600rpm surging. Thinking the TPS.

Put up some shelves and generally put stuff up. Maybe a little cooking stuff to do some basics, closest food is an hour round trip.

Met the neighbors you can see in some of the pics. Nice couple pointing out rattlers are out and we saw. They are from where we are and own a small business still. Even new my ex boss and flys radio control.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 15, 2019, 03:01:59 PM
I remounted the motion lights from a few zips ties to a wood mount, works great.

Put two 100 watt solar panels up top that feed into a controller. Controller feeds 2 big AGM 6v batteries I got for $50 a couple years back. Using a 800watt inverter it ran a 20in house fan all day with no problems. Felt nice moving air around in there. Temps weren't bad though, 85ish day and 50s night. Always a little breeze so in the shad it was really nice outside.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 15, 2019, 03:21:52 PM
Started the vents by adding an intake 12x12 low on the door. This will get a timed 12v auto fan to push air through.

Then added a couple vents high (will be 6) by cutting a 5x5 hole in the low area of the corrugation. Put venting screen over that and a galvanized flashing plate just under the upper 2x support. A few screws and sealant and we are still water tight.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on June 15, 2019, 03:26:58 PM
I might copy your upper vents. It's already 140*+ in my storage containers.

Check the tps harness first. Replacing and setting the tps sensor itself is very tricky on those things.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 15, 2019, 04:40:16 PM
There super easy, self tapping screws (1/2 is fine) and the flashing is precut for like 95 cents. I used a step drill for the corners. I finished the cuts with a cutoff wheel, but using a saws all is cleaner.

Using 3 per side, not touching the roof. That needs more work than I like. Couple bad spots that need addressing soon, most is just bends that bug me.

My 12in fan showed up while we were up there, so next trip. Lots of fans out there, got mine for $15 and a timer for $4.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 15, 2019, 06:53:27 PM
Lots of progress there JR. Looking good already


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 15, 2019, 10:47:01 PM
Ken, first thing I thought of, thx. I already have a new fuel pump for it.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 21, 2019, 03:24:45 AM
Built the fan housing and installed a 12in, 12v auto fan. Framed in 2x3 which should clear the vent mounted in the door with longer screws. For this the nylon mounts work great.

Only thing that has not come for it is the timer, so I have to wire it into the solar panels directly for now. That or split the panels output, both are 100 watt.

Going to play with lighting at night and get the road up to pad area roughed in at least.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on June 21, 2019, 11:14:39 AM
Just found out that a local company makes contoured foam panels for the inside of containers, with foil on the inside. It's not on their website, but the name is Prowall, here in casa grande.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 21, 2019, 01:54:36 PM
And they are NOT cheap. I priced the kit for my seacan and it was much cheaper to spray foam.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 21, 2019, 09:09:37 PM
I had seen those on youtube,wondered about price

Up here making road. 66 is all container is great.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 23, 2019, 08:35:11 PM
Cut about 500ft of road this trip, got the fan installed but the controller didn't show up. Fan moves lots of air, cutting the voltage down a little.

Getting used to the Kub, backhoe got a workout. Bucket worked OK but just rolls over the bigger rocks. Have to get the land surveyed for a grading permit since I'm moving so much.

Got about 500 ft of road started pretty much close to the scetch I made. Finshed up past the trees on top. Cooked burgers in the bucket (bad pic).

Set mount is shot on the tractor. It spins, but has no suspension. Wont stay back just slides around. Was getting leg cramps from sitting to close.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 23, 2019, 08:37:39 PM
Put up my first official gate, ha ha.

Got out of the there right at 2245, prop won't be back for 3-4 weeks. met all the neighbors though and they are watching for me.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on June 23, 2019, 09:34:17 PM
Bet you're super glad to move some dirt.
Think you really need a permit out there?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 23, 2019, 09:41:35 PM
If I move more than 50 yards, yes. That will be the road easily,plus cutting a pad on the hilltop.

Haven't found anything the kub can't handle yet.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 23, 2019, 10:25:25 PM
Looks awfully dark Jr.  How about moving a telescope on top of the sea can. I’ll bet that would make an amazing show


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 24, 2019, 10:17:24 AM
It is a great view. You can just see the glow from sparks/reno.

Cell reception is good too. Comes from Virginia peak several miles east of me.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 24, 2019, 11:06:36 AM
On the road, I got about to the green line this weekend.

Think I will have to add a culvert about where the blue line is.

Next long trip, late July I will finalize the pad area so I know for sure on the road. Hopefully have the grading permit so I am open to dig more.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on June 24, 2019, 09:46:06 PM
Yellow line a future pond dam?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 25, 2019, 01:14:23 PM
Yellow line a future pond dam?

Little yellow line is as far as I got with the DMax awhile back. The blue line is a good little runoff I will need to culvert for the rains.

Talked to a surveyor today who is going to do my land when ready. He suggests I just get a grading permit for the roads for now to keep issues with the county down.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 25, 2019, 04:50:36 PM
So now the fun begins with the county. Someone turned me in and I got a warning to remove the container from "vacant land". Even sent a nice picture of the container, my truck, tractor and trailer parked outside. Must have been early morning from the lighting and the doors are still closed.

I have till mid next month and hopefully getting a grading permit with some kind of site goal will satisfy the vacant land issue.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 25, 2019, 06:01:12 PM
You sure you’re not still in California with all those regulations my god in Texas short of building a nuclear reactor I don’t think anybody would ask me any questions


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 25, 2019, 06:08:49 PM
Yep, to many ca haved moved to washoe. Other counties may have been better. Hoping a basic permit solves the issue.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on June 25, 2019, 06:43:44 PM
What's that saying.."easier to ask forgiveness"
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 25, 2019, 06:53:16 PM
What's that saying.."easier to ask forgiveness"

Working on that,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: wilsonphil on June 25, 2019, 07:10:36 PM
Oh i would have a hard time already!!  hopeful they dont make you put everything back and then get the permit then you have to drag it back out 
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 25, 2019, 07:24:20 PM
I plan on moving the container anyway, hopefully just once though!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bob Smith on June 25, 2019, 07:53:23 PM

Ya, moving the container a bit further onto the property. Damn drones anyway, they don't even need to walk the sites anymore.
Kitsap used to require a permit for anything over 30 yards. Now with the drones and other stuff they can actually control that. We used to dump ditch spoils wherever we had a request from a property owner, then we had to issue a permit first then it got to the point the ditch spoils were considered hazard waste so we spent lots of monies so that Waste Management could use the dirt for cover. And they were a contractor for Kitsap County Solid Waste.  Haul it to the dump and then spread it for them, what a waste. Sweeper material from winter sand cleanup same thing. Pick it up within a week or it was considered hazard material. I dumped on the wrecking yards inside roads and all was good for a time. Set up a screen and reused the sand on the roads for snow and ice.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 25, 2019, 11:12:33 PM
Yep, drones are changing everything. When I worked unless you could see something from a normal public view it was fruit of the poisoness tree.

Now between that and satellites unless you have tree cover you are boned. Snoopy neighbors don't help. Now I have a good idea who it is, already been warned this guy is a little flaky since he wanted to buy all the land I have and others.
Title: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 25, 2019, 11:17:56 PM
So what is wrong with your sea can Jr? The fact you have it? Location? Color? Size?
Can you paint a picture of Hillary 2020 on it?

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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on June 25, 2019, 11:37:52 PM
That would be like a homing beacon for ol Ken!  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on June 25, 2019, 11:55:10 PM
As posted above my lot is considered "vacant land" until you have a plan in place (pay money).

I just read over the grading permitting and it seems pretty easy with just basic details needed. Can even fill out and submit on line.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on July 08, 2019, 03:38:43 PM
Called the county about the grading permit. Sounds like it will just run about $300, then I can do some stuff.

2-4 weeks hopefully if not kicked back, no engineering needed yet.

Will run it up there this week, scouts all next week.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: CLEMON on July 08, 2019, 10:40:47 PM
Called the county about the grading permit. Sounds like it will just run about $300, then I can do some stuff.

2-4 weeks hopefully if not kicked back, no engineering needed yet.

Will run it up there this week, scouts all next week.

Let me know if you have any engineering questions, im a civil engineer. Cant practice there but can give my 2 cents
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on July 08, 2019, 11:10:13 PM
Called the county about the grading permit. Sounds like it will just run about $300, then I can do some stuff.

2-4 weeks hopefully if not kicked back, no engineering needed yet.

Will run it up there this week, scouts all next week.

Let me know if you have any engineering questions, im a civil engineer. Cant practice there but can give my 2 cents
^^^^ And this is one of the ways this site works well at !
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on July 09, 2019, 05:29:43 AM
Called the county about the grading permit. Sounds like it will just run about $300, then I can do some stuff.

2-4 weeks hopefully if not kicked back, no engineering needed yet.

Will run it up there this week, scouts all next week.

Let me know if you have any engineering questions, im a civil engineer. Cant practice there but can give my 2 cents

May just do that. Plan on doing the plans today sometime.

Here are the basics I have to follow. Not that hard just need to make it look good, really just cutting a road and pad.

https://www.washoecounty.us/building/Files/Files/grading_handout_cmplt.pdf

https://www.washoecounty.us/building/Files/Files/Permit%20Application%20Grading.pdf

Eng. from the county today was helpful, even called me back with a basic fee. Said I could submit on 8x11 but 11x17 is better so that's what I'll do. Guess the big thing is how much dirt I move and no roads over 15*. Even told me I'm looking at about 20k CF, so no special permit needed (as I thought) as well under an acre. May have to ad lib a few slopes as only thing available to me is every 33ft.

Going to run up Wednesday with the plans, latest Thursday as I am gone this next week again and have to get this going before the 20th per code enforcement.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: CLEMON on July 09, 2019, 10:39:29 PM
Replied to your email.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on July 11, 2019, 01:18:44 AM
Found a site that gives altitude per coordinates, so that solved one issue. Washoe maps give coordinates on the pointer, just type them in!

Couple more detail drawings and hope I'm good.

Idea is to get to permitting early and show what I have. Tweak if needed and make copies and submit. That also clears me with code enforcement per a call today!

Do some final work on the cont fan since I have a timer and speed control now. Tractor needs basic service and a good cleaning. Will measure for the seat I found on ebay.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: cruizng on July 11, 2019, 03:54:14 PM
Found a site that gives altitude per coordinates, so that solved one issue. Washoe maps give coordinates on the pointer, just type them in!

Couple more detail drawings and hope I'm good.

Idea is to get to permitting early and show what I have. Tweak if needed and make copies and submit. That also clears me with code enforcement per a call today!

Do some final work on the cont fan since I have a timer and speed control now. Tractor needs basic service and a good cleaning. Will measure for the seat I found on ebay.

JR, probably after the fact but if you download Google Earth and then zoom to your land, you can point to any location and it will give you Lat Lon and altitude in the lower right. Might be quicker.

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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on July 11, 2019, 08:11:20 PM
What a.mess, almost like they don't want you to do anything. Walked on at 0800 and left at 1300 with more papers than o want to say.

Have to get it surveyed and engineered. Found a local ( has to be NV certified) that will do it for about 2k, vs the 4 to 5 for the others.

So another 3 to week delay.

Good news is diesel is 50 cents less a gallon and some stations have alcohol free gas.

Having beer, clam chowder and pizza at BJs  for dinner.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 11, 2019, 08:22:56 PM
That’s a bummer,   


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: wilsonphil on July 11, 2019, 10:15:45 PM
What a.mess, almost like they don't want you to do anything. Walked on at 0800 and left at 1300 with more papers than o want to say.

Have to get it surveyed and engineered. Found a local ( has to be NV certified) that will do it for about 2k, vs the 4 to 5 for the others.

So another 3 to week delay.

Good news is diesel is 50 cents less a gallon and some stations have alcohol free gas.

Having beer, clam chowder and pizza at BJs  for dinner.

See how the sickness spreads from the Communist state, there is no way I would put up with that!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: stlaser on July 11, 2019, 10:45:31 PM
Pretty standard in non communist states. Went from undeveloped land to a buildable lot correct JR? Did they give a reasoning for the engineering? Back in Indiana my wife and I did this several times. Largest concern there was water runoff etc.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: CLEMON on July 11, 2019, 10:47:11 PM
What a.mess, almost like they don't want you to do anything. Walked on at 0800 and left at 1300 with more papers than o want to say.

Have to get it surveyed and engineered. Found a local ( has to be NV certified) that will do it for about 2k, vs the 4 to 5 for the others.

So another 3 to week delay.

Good news is diesel is 50 cents less a gallon and some stations have alcohol free gas.

Having beer, clam chowder and pizza at BJs  for dinner.

After reading their regulations i thought that might be the case. But $2K for 52(?) acres of topo and engineering? Even if its just engineering its still much cheaper than my area (but thats not hard)
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 11, 2019, 10:53:25 PM
And I heard some place in CA basically outlawed working on your own vehicle in your own garage. SMH


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on July 11, 2019, 11:50:14 PM
My brother paid 6k for 1 acre, just because we had to reroute a 3ft wide dry wash.

Should've just asked for forgiveness,  but too late now...you're on the radar.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: Flyin6 on July 12, 2019, 09:43:59 AM
Kalifornia is the model for how the left wants all Americans to live...well, be ruled that is...
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 12, 2019, 11:16:12 AM
We need more Tommy Robinsons!


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: wilsonphil on July 12, 2019, 11:44:52 AM
Kalifornia is the model for how the left wants all Americans to live...well, be ruled that is...

you are 100% correct but add New York in there then most of the Westcoast.

A very good friend of mine owns 40ac in Malibu that he bought back in the 60's when he bought it there wasent even a road back to the location so he bought a dozer and made one.  Then the county said "that was a great Idea" can we pave it?  so it became a county road.  Flash forward to the 90's hey threatened him with JAIL for cleaning out a ditch!  he cannot even move a shovel full of dirt without Coastal Commission approval which takes like 10years. 

But he has to pay Taxes on land he cannot do anything with! 
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: rpar86 on July 12, 2019, 12:43:43 PM
Kalifornia is the model for how the left wants all Americans to live...well, be ruled that is...

you are 100% correct but add New York in there then most of the Westcoast.

A very good friend of mine owns 40ac in Malibu that he bought back in the 60's when he bought it there wasent even a road back to the location so he bought a dozer and made one.  Then the county said "that was a great Idea" can we pave it?  so it became a county road.  Flash forward to the 90's hey threatened him with JAIL for cleaning out a ditch!  he cannot even move a shovel full of dirt without Coastal Commission approval which takes like 10years. 

But he has to pay Taxes on land he cannot do anything with!

Bet he could sell it and make a killing though!!


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: wilsonphil on July 12, 2019, 02:03:00 PM
Yes and No

 because everyone knows its worthless as you cant build ANYTHING on it but you could bring your travel trailer/motorhome and camp on it and he dose have a well that has good water. A perk site would be the issue.  he has had offers of 1million on the 40ac but if it was buildable or had approved plans to build it would be worth 40mil.  now he just wants to be a throne in the side of the state and costal commission.

He has a villa in Belize he built back in the 60's on the beach and that's where he spends most of his time.  he just come back for the free medical care.

Sorry JR im done. 
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on July 12, 2019, 04:31:57 PM
Pretty standard in non communist states. Went from undeveloped land to a buildable lot correct JR? Did they give a reasoning for the engineering? Back in Indiana my wife and I did this several times. Largest concern there was water runoff etc.

Yes, runoff seems to be a major issue. Permit cost is about the same either way, kinda based off how much area you disturb.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on July 12, 2019, 04:47:38 PM
Contacted the Eng and going to have the entire plot surveyed while they are there. Eng won't change but I will have topo for the whole site for anything later.

While there I added a couple more vents to the container and tried to hook up the fan to a timer. 12v timer worked great but only wanted the fan running about 1/2 speed so I got a controller for it. Hooked that up and it burned up first thing! Well at least I have vents high and low on it. Probably just get a voltage reducer for it.

Tractor started right up, measured for the new seat. Will order when I get back from scout camp next weekend.

Neighbor was pulling a small dozer up and had to leave it on the hill, backed into the berm. Older dmax didn't have the weight for it. Was told is perk test for septic was great for our area, hope mine is as good. Just needs 1 leach line for a 3 bedroom home.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on July 12, 2019, 04:59:47 PM
Oh, and the working on your car ordinance is in Sacramento. You can now only do general maintenance on the vehicle. No engine swaps in the street!
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 12, 2019, 09:39:58 PM
It was presented as it included working on things in your garage too.  Not just the street.


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Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on July 13, 2019, 01:25:01 AM
Don't believe they can control that. Driveway and street yes, like your trashcans and lawns. But in your domain might be a 4th amendment issue.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on July 13, 2019, 01:26:40 AM
Anyway, when I got to the place this time all was good. But everything was covered with tracts. I remembered to setup the camera this time so we might see.
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on July 13, 2019, 07:10:03 PM
People tracks or humans?
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on July 13, 2019, 07:18:28 PM
Not human, just like H
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: KensAuto on July 13, 2019, 08:43:10 PM
Just reread my post..the first word was supposed to be animal.  Lol
Title: Re: New Land
Post by: JR on July 13, 2019, 08:50:32 PM
H counts for 1, maybe both, you decide,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 22, 2019, 02:34:20 PM
Got an extension for the for the issues since I am working on the permit.

Ordered a new susp/swivel seat for the kub.

Home alone this week, everyone at camp. Hopefully get a few things done without complaints.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on July 22, 2019, 05:05:57 PM
Raptor Ridge?

Find a fossil?

(Other than U? ;-)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 22, 2019, 06:34:46 PM
No, although I believe I count now at 61. Was feeling it at Scout camp, need to work on that.

Asked for possible names the first time we all were up there. Youngest spit it out in seconds, seems to fit. Name of the original road too, he had no idea.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 28, 2019, 10:28:22 PM
Guys, hopefully get my permit in this week or next. Will have a lot of cutting in and moving to do. Nieghbors tell me there is some big stuff under there.

Thinking of renting/borrowing something a little bigger to get the bulk done. Say minimum a SL or even a smaller dozer. There is also a guy nearby who does this type of work for hire, might be an idea too.

Then put the kub to work on the details.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Atkinsmatt on July 28, 2019, 10:58:46 PM
Easy to break yours trying to push it too hard.  Also faster for moving gross amounts with the right tools.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on July 29, 2019, 12:06:12 PM
JR, if you can rent with operator, he will be finished by the time you relearn how to use a rental effectively. That  my case anyway when I needed some dirt work done.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 29, 2019, 01:34:32 PM
Yep, I hear you. Cool to do it myself but it makes sense and saves my kub.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 30, 2019, 02:22:39 PM
Been thinking about the well vs well saving rain water. I am reading that is not for potable use but only for vegetation.

Average is around 17in a year, more than enough for us but not much for trees and such.

Well is around 25-30k, plus all the other pumps, filters and maint. Heard water is not all that good either, old rocket site in the area and other crud.

Rain would run well under 5k with a good catch system and I can haul lots of water for that money.

They are plotting the land this week, plans to follow. Eng said I got a great price (I think so to) but I have lots more to do once this is done.

Soon as the pad is cleared, will move the container up there and my TH. Add a 2500 tank and go from there. 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 01, 2019, 09:35:34 AM
JR it really depends on what you ultimately want to do with the land.

If you plan on being there more than just part time it would seem to make sense to bit the bullet and drill a well. Rainwater catchment is always good so maybe start there and add a well as funds allow


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on August 01, 2019, 10:45:15 AM
I think installing a well would be the one cost you would recoup when it's resold, or if you need to finance a cabin it might be required.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 01, 2019, 02:46:30 PM
Well would be my preference, just so much $$$. Of course then no issue with usage.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on August 01, 2019, 05:11:40 PM
Jr, get the well in place and install the pump and other stuff later.  Still thinking having someone walk it it for you is time well spent. Worse case is you just drill where you want. Best case you catch an artisan with endless supply. 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 01, 2019, 09:13:18 PM
The Eng I am using also does water and wells. Going to run by there tomorrow and see what they might say since they just surveyed he prop.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 03, 2019, 03:16:06 PM
2000 pics in the trail cam, didn't see a thing. Think the wind moving the tree set it off. Got a web style cam for it, see how it goes on a fence post thins time.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 07, 2019, 10:25:35 PM
Got the Topo back for the land, plans next week.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: BobbyB on August 07, 2019, 10:34:20 PM
Got the Topo back for the land, plans next week.

What no grid lines?
No map data?
What's the contour interval?
Is it red-light readable?
Magnetic deviation?

How're we supposed to use this map? Now even officers might be able to find their way around your land without getting lost..

Nice map in all seriousness. Should make working on the land a bit easier.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: cj7ox on August 08, 2019, 06:10:48 AM
Got the Topo back for the land, plans next week.

What no grid lines?
No map data?
What's the contour interval?
Is it red-light readable?
Magnetic deviation?

How're we supposed to use this map? Now even officers might be able to find their way around your land without getting lost..

Nice map in all seriousness. Should make working on the land a bit easier.

This officer can at least tell you the contour interval: 5ft  :wink:
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: BobbyB on August 08, 2019, 07:54:55 AM
This officer can at least tell you the contour interval: 5ft  :wink:

I was hoping someone would pick up on that.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on August 08, 2019, 08:37:02 AM
Got the Topo back for the land, plans next week.

What no grid lines?
No map data?
What's the contour interval?
Is it red-light readable?
Magnetic deviation?

How're we supposed to use this map? Now even officers might be able to find their way around your land without getting lost..

Nice map in all seriousness. Should make working on the land a bit easier.
I'm up for a try! ;-)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: cj7ox on August 08, 2019, 08:53:59 AM
I was hoping someone would pick up on that.

I did grow up (as an ossifer) having to land nav, at speed, on a tank without a compass. Yes, before BFTs and DAGRs (GPS type devices). LOL! My 19D Soldiers used to always give me grief for giving them land nav pop quizzes, and making them do dismounted land nav courses (at least the young ones did, the older ones knew better).
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: BobbyB on August 08, 2019, 05:59:42 PM
I was hoping someone would pick up on that.

I did grow up (as an ossifer) having to land nav, at speed, on a tank without a compass. Yes, before BFTs and DAGRs (GPS type devices). LOL! My 19D Soldiers used to always give me grief for giving them land nav pop quizzes, and making them do dismounted land nav courses (at least the young ones did, the older ones knew better).

I was great at terrain association, only used a compass at night mostly. Haven't done much land nav in a few years but I generally have a good sense of direction.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on August 08, 2019, 06:52:27 PM
I was hoping someone would pick up on that.

I did grow up (as an ossifer) having to land nav, at speed, on a tank without a compass. Yes, before BFTs and DAGRs (GPS type devices). LOL! My 19D Soldiers used to always give me grief for giving them land nav pop quizzes, and making them do dismounted land nav courses (at least the young ones did, the older ones knew better).

I was great at terrain association, only used a compass at night mostly. Haven't done much land nav in a few years but I generally have a good sense of direction.

did you ever do the ranger landnav course at brag or was it benning?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: BobbyB on August 08, 2019, 07:10:20 PM
did you ever do the ranger landnav course at brag or was it benning?

Bragg. Never went to Ranger school.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on August 08, 2019, 07:43:09 PM
did you ever do the ranger landnav course at brag or was it benning?

Bragg. Never went to Ranger school.

I know that, i was asking because the land nav course at benning is notorious for being the reason why so many 11 series fail pldc and bncoc.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 08, 2019, 08:22:10 PM
You mean I couldn’t use google earth?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: BobbyB on August 08, 2019, 09:03:14 PM
I know that, i was asking because the land nav course at benning is notorious for being the reason why so many 11 series fail pldc and bncoc.

Honestly most people fail at Land Nav because they don't do it very often. My platoon leaders, platoon sergeants and squad leaders used to push that on us all the time, plus being in a BN Mortar platoon it's kind of a big deal to be able to read a map and get from one spot to another quickly. We had some officers take up out to the land nav course and set short time limits and as many points as possible.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Atkinsmatt on August 08, 2019, 09:39:56 PM
It is a very perishable skill.  Like Bobby said, most people don't do it enough and a lot of folks would be in trouble if the batteries died.
Title: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 08, 2019, 09:42:32 PM
All kidding aside guys. I’d like to acquire more knowledge i this area. Please share some basics. I’ve gottten decent with a compass and in open terrain I’m ok. I’m dense forest I’m lost

Maybe one of you guys start another thread?

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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: cj7ox on August 09, 2019, 07:02:50 AM
It is a very perishable skill.  Like Bobby said, most people don't do it enough and a lot of folks would be in trouble if the batteries died.

Exactly! This is why I used to force my Soldiers to do LN courses as a PL and Troop CO. I've stayed fairly proficient, since I've been teaching it to ROTC Cadets for so long. From a moving vehicle, you have to be able to terrain associate. Working with a compass, and protractor just isn't possible while mounted.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: cj7ox on August 09, 2019, 07:06:44 AM
All kidding aside guys. I’d like to acquire more knowledge i this area. Please share some basics. I’ve gottten decent with a compass and in open terrain I’m ok. I’m dense forest I’m lost

Maybe one of you guys start another thread?

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The biggest thing is being able to understand the terrain features on your map, and visualize what they represent on the ground. That's step one. The next most important thing, is knowing the print date of whatever map you are using. This gets Soldiers/Cadets in trouble all the time. They try to terrain associate/navigate using man-made features on a map printed in the 1970s, without understanding that additional roads may have been added, or removed, between then and now.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: BobbyB on August 09, 2019, 07:50:49 AM
in trouble all the time. They try to terrain associate/navigate using man-made features on a map printed in the 1970s, without understanding that additional roads may have been added, or removed, between then and now.

Or my favorite, you're given a photocopy of a copy of a map where literally EVERYTHING is black and smudged... gotta love budget cut maps. lol
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on August 09, 2019, 09:39:33 AM
As a Night Stalker, navigation, precision navigation was our granite.

Like Bobby said, terrain association is THE key element to getting oneself oriented aside from electronic aids. But once you get oriented, you need to stay that way. I used to teach that portion of our green platoon for new hopefuls entering the regiment. Map prep and map study is very important

Some tips: first use the right scale map

The 1:50,000 topo with the mgrs system is the standard, followed by the 1:24,000 being very useful, especially with slower or no speeds. Of course with the higher speeds of flying low level, we used the 1:250,000 scale JOG (Joint Operation Graphic) map, but that has no application to this discussion

Study the legend. You can learn alot and the map will really start to "Talk" to you. You'll find out that that little circle with a dot at the center is the symbol for a tower! What we would do is to prep our maps by taking a highlighter and actually drawing a small tower (Like an inverted "V") over the location. Then every time you get to a cleared area or high ground find the towers then compare the terrain with what you are sitting on.

Learn to do "resection" (Goggle that) from two known points with a good compass. The intersection of those two lines is your location.

Do not plan to move large distances in forested terrain. 5-6 kilometers is a good night's walk, like all night long.

Fold your map and maybe even cut it into panels so that it can be flipped through like a book. If you do that give each row a similar marking in the same corner so when you flip a page, you won't be one map sheet off. For surface navigation, this may not be necessary unless you are going to be operating over a larger area for quite some time.

Take note of the magnetic declination as it can be great in some areas of the world. Then note the date of the map and the annual rate of change. Do the math and come up with the actual variance than plot a angle showing the variance and put it in a corner somewhere. You may be surprised to find out your 270 degrees is actually 258 degrees. It can get that big, and the world wide annual rate of change is really picking up. Most old maps, circa 1970's will be up to 20 degrees off!

Take the map and study it in the bathroom with the lights off and the window shades pulled. Note that the detail is far less. You may want to highlight or trace other every indes grid line, like every 5th one to give you an idea of slope and help in low light situations.

Bobby can teach this better than I, but you need to learn your pace count.

Mark out 100 meters. Not 100 yards, but 100 meters. Mark it out on level ground hard surface like a road. Now walk it both directions  twice. Take the pace count from each trip, add together and divide by 4. This is your level ground pace count,
Ok we have a theoretical 78 steps on average to go one hundred meters for our imaginary navigator. Now set the course up on a grassy and clumpy field and walk it again, 4 times, both directions. Do the math. You notice it took a couple more steps? Your average increased to 80-81?? OK, whatever it is, it "IS."

Next set up another course on a slope. Do it in several spots. Walk it upslope and record that number, then down slope and record that number of steps in another column. Do it on a shallow and on a steeper slope. Do a lot of walking. Do the math again and record your results

Notice that the number of steps increases again. Down hill could take more steps than going uphill? Surprised?

Record this data.

Now make up a couple lengths of 550 cord and tie a knot on either end. Then tie ten knots tightly with another piece of 550 cord onto the length. Create it so that with some resistance, you can pull the knot from one end to the other.

You can do this with only one if you want or create several. I use one for flat and level, one for upslope and one for downslope.

Since the number of steps required to go 100 meters varies slightly you can be very accurate by using the several length method.

So as you start off from a known point and move out, say, toward that distant peak or tower, which we know is due west, we start to count steps. Every time you hit your pace count number for the given terrain, pull one knot to the bottom. After going for awhile, look and notice that you have, lets say, five knots pulled down. That means you have traveled 500 meters, or 1/2 kilometer, equal to one half the distance of one grid square. Look due west from where you started, in this example at the point that is 500 meters west and that is your location.

One thing I would do is also carry a length of white chord. I would mark a black dot at every kilometer and a red dot in between the black dots for my 1/2 click distances. Simply lay the string on the map along your path and you can plot your location. I use a string because you almost never travel in a straight line, and a string can be laid down in any shape needed.

Again, let me say I am no expert on surface navigation, but I have done it some. I am an expert on low level aerial navigation, so for whatever of that translates, I'd be happy to help. Your standard issue Infantryman will easily make the fool of any pilot in the back country!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on August 09, 2019, 09:55:52 AM
All kidding aside guys. I’d like to acquire more knowledge i this area. Please share some basics. I’ve gottten decent with a compass and in open terrain I’m ok. I’m dense forest I’m lost

Maybe one of you guys start another thread?

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Tex, Done

I started it in the knowledge base section

Now, with a grain of salt, an aviator created the first mini-class on land navigation. This would be a lot like my dog teaching a latin course or a Dave explaining the concept of tact! ;-)

So, I'd invite the many resident experts who visit here to write up short little letters or compositions explaining some orientering skill, or even expand it to include some survival skills that you may be expert at. Lets put it in the knowledge base section and start each thread with Pioneering Skills:_________ where you fill in your subject to look like this:

Pioneering Skills: How to herd cats

I began the thing writing about some basic land navigation skills. I could expand that to aviation navigation if we all buy jets and get Phil to write up space navigation should we push the envelope.

Personally, I'd like to see writeups about emergency medical care
Building shelters
Hypothermia/heat exhaustion
making fire
Hiding
rucksack prep
knives
necessary tools
finding water/making potable
Diseases/poisonous things
Finding food (Not McDonalds)
Other things like these...

Mostly, I'd like to encourage the military guys to share what they have been taught. I think we as a group of ex/current mil guys got to learn from some great schools and experts. We have learned things that the average fully engaged civilian never had time to learn. We have developed and honed our craft and many of the things we take for granted are unknown to our fellow countrymen and would be of great benefit to them.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: dave945 on August 09, 2019, 12:16:06 PM
I can help out with the finding shelter / food/ water, but everyone will need to have their own accounts on Expedia or Travelocity. My US Air Force honed skills only go so far.   

Seriously though, I’m very interested to see where this goes and to pick up additional skills beyond what I have managed to learn/self teach.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on August 09, 2019, 02:34:24 PM
I can help out with the finding shelter / food/ water, but everyone will need to have their own accounts on Expedia or Travelocity. My US Air Force honed skills only go so far.   

Seriously though, I’m very interested to see where this goes and to pick up additional skills beyond what I have managed to learn/self teach.


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I dont think don was talking about staying at 4 star hotels dave.... :facepalm:
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: BobbyB on August 09, 2019, 04:24:56 PM
I dont think don was talking about staying at 4 star hotels dave.... :facepalm:

A 4 star hotel? Did you want them to get substandard living pay allowances?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: dave945 on August 09, 2019, 04:45:17 PM
Ha!  My last deployment was to England to support intel systems for the Kosovo operations. Yes, when I was given the orders, I was not provided a location until I was read in and signed the orders, and even up until the end there was a chance I would be sent downrange. On that deployment I stayed in a four star hotel, but it was better than most US four star hotels. So I brought my girlfriend over and we got married and stayed on our honeymoon for the last two months of the deployment.   I enjoyed my deployments, even to Saudi and turkey.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on August 09, 2019, 05:34:04 PM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: BobbyB on August 09, 2019, 06:15:44 PM
My last deployment  I stayed in a four star hotel, but it was better than most US four star hotels. So I brought my girlfriend over and we got married and stayed on our honeymoon for the last two months of the deployment.   I enjoyed my deployments, even to Saudi and turkey.

New US military recruiting commercial....

Deployments... Experiences will VARY.. lol
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on August 09, 2019, 06:46:54 PM
Know what?

I'm glad someone gets treated well, good for you Dave

Any of the rest of us would have willingly taken any of that, but it's just not a part of the mix for most of the military.

I for one appreciated the many times I deployed with the Air Force as a part of AFSOC. I ate well, had a good place to sleep, great support and didn't sweat the details. Someone else was doing that stuff for us.

I have to say I was shocked when in Saudi, once, attached to 5th SFG I was given a range rover as my vehicle. A real live Range rover...leather, AC, stereo, and this great suspension that we tested in the whoops or what ever you call those things in the sand dunes that get you airborne for awhile! ;-))
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on August 09, 2019, 08:10:52 PM
Experian..lol Dave.

Well, you lost me at the "not McDonald's" section.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 10, 2019, 01:18:49 AM
Raptor Ridge, boy has gotten all DOT'd up!!!!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 10, 2019, 01:25:28 AM
Anyway, got my finished plans from the Eng. Looks great but appears the pad if 100' to far north and east.

Email sent but I am heading up to mark it out for sure.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 12, 2019, 05:54:02 PM
Staked out the area I want and did some clean up. When putting the new seat on the kub, popcorn did its thing, what a mess.

Brought the blower/vac up and cleaned about 95% of it up using the WEN 2k gen. Fired up on 2nd pull and ran sweet.

Seat looks good, but need a couple adapter brackets for it.

View is great from my pad site.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on August 12, 2019, 09:41:49 PM
Popcorn?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 12, 2019, 09:51:04 PM
Foam packing popcorn
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on August 12, 2019, 10:20:25 PM
Nice view. Your hills look taller in that pic, than the ones before.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: cj7ox on August 13, 2019, 02:19:30 AM
That's a gorgeous view, JR!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 13, 2019, 02:49:36 AM
Thanks guys, that is from my pad site. You can see more over the hill on the right in the pic, but I have never liked houses right on the top of hills. This site offers a little protection from weather. The valley floor is 4400ft, same as Reno that is straight over the far ridge in the picture. Virginia peak is about 3mi due east of me, 3000ft higher. My driveway will come up behind the pad.

Here is another pic looking north from the pad area and there is another ridgeline behind that several hundred ft higher.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 13, 2019, 02:56:45 AM
Here is the pad location on the new topo map. Eng had it well north and east right into the hillside.

Red=my site
blue=eng site
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 13, 2019, 08:21:07 AM
Did you ever say why the engineer put your pad in the other location?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on August 13, 2019, 09:20:10 AM
That is a great deal more elevation/slope than I thought up to this point. Real hill right there.

In the future you will be able to get your exercise by just walking down the driveway, then running back up, say 5-6 times in a row.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 13, 2019, 11:50:02 AM
Did you ever say why the engineer put your pad in the other location?


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He went off sketches that really had no scale. Don't really blame him.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 13, 2019, 11:52:27 AM
That is a great deal more elevation/slope than I thought up to this point. Real hill right there.

In the future you will be able to get your exercise by just walking down the driveway, then running back up, say 5-6 times in a row.

Trudging around up there all the time when there. Plus coming from MSL to 5200ft, it actually feels pretty good.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on August 13, 2019, 12:26:15 PM
That is a great deal more elevation/slope than I thought up to this point. Real hill right there.

In the future you will be able to get your exercise by just walking down the driveway, then running back up, say 5-6 times in a row.

Trudging around up there all the time when there. Plus coming from MSL to 5200ft, it actually feels pretty good.

so what your saying JR is that you are getting skinny with all of the walking?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 13, 2019, 02:33:18 PM
Better, but not skinny. I have dropped 40 overall though.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 15, 2019, 01:13:12 PM
Well, been doing some thinking on the pad location. As much as I like the view from the original pad a few things have come up to make me rethink the site. I have been thinking about this on\off.

1) When staking out the site, the wind was just atrocious. I lived in a windy area before (Suisun) and it drove me nuts. Don't think I want that again.

2) Well location closer to house. Not running it about 800' up a hill after it comes out of the ground! Plus the road would be easier to cut in but a little longer, although it just continues my road cut already crossing a small runoff.

3) Neighbors. Not that I have any issue with them at all, but I found my neighbor to the east is going to build about 500' from my pad. Whole idea is get some privacy so we aren't looking right at each other. As I said I loose the great view from the house, but get more protection from weather. No homes can be seen from the new site.

Downside is cost will go up for the plans since its a redo, but the Topo is done. Power would need to be run a little farther.

So I am probably running up there again tomorrow to see
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on August 16, 2019, 12:10:43 AM
I agree on the wind aspect. I’m so sick of the afternoon winds we get through our yard. It’s good that you’re taking the time to figure out what you want.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 16, 2019, 12:47:35 AM
It is something that has crossed my mind before today. Last week simply reminded me of how bad it can get.

On my way up now with several new topo maps.

If you go up the hill N\W of where I have the new pad, you can see much more of the valley.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 18, 2019, 05:37:36 PM
Made another run up on Friday to verify the pad location. Moved it about 200ft west into a small bowl (50ft down). Keep the view, see no other houses and have more protection.

While there I made a tool rack for the door. Worked OK but needs to be made from a 2x8 vs the 2x4 (I had there) so shovels will fit and clear the door.

Fan isn't working on the timer and the voltage reg burned up. Trying to run it at 6-8 volts vs flat out.

Got my new wireless camera working up there. Battery was not making contact but a piece of CC fixed that.

Repaired a piece of floor that had come up some. Gorilla glue, plastic and wood with a jack did a fine job.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 18, 2019, 07:00:18 PM
What happened to the neighbor who called the police on you for the conex?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 18, 2019, 08:28:53 PM
Did he mention he owns a Back hoe?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 18, 2019, 08:49:42 PM
What happened to the neighbor who called the police on you for the conex?


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Never found out who it was. Did find out there was someone driving around and turning in lots of people.

Speaking of the conex been doing a little work on the roof being bent up some. Once I get it a tad better think I will coat it some henrys. Suppose to reflect the sun a lot and really seal things up. No leaks I know of but why not?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 19, 2019, 08:25:55 AM
Henry’s is the magic trick I have heard for enclosed trailers also.  Need to coat mine.  After I install some roof top things


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 21, 2019, 06:20:52 PM
Little soon but looking at log home kits. 50-60k for basic 1600sf shell is not to bad.

Plans almost done, then the well. Hopefully build in spring.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on August 21, 2019, 07:18:38 PM
Do you mean put the well in a spring?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 21, 2019, 07:28:06 PM
Do you mean put the well in a spring?

Get the pad area cleared and the well in this year. With the new pad, find a spot for septic that lets me expand the pad as needed.

This winter pick a home and get the plans submitted for building next spring.

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on August 21, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Do you mean put the well in a spring?

Get the pad area cleared and the well in this year. With the new pad, find a spot for septic that lets me expand the pad as needed.

This winter pick a home and get the plans submitted for building next spring.

When you moving there permanently?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 21, 2019, 10:26:23 PM
Will be several years, less if the wife keeps going as she is.

Got the grading plans back today, they look great and just charged $450 for the pad change. And it moves less dirt! Only issue is he kept the road dead straight from the cont to the pad area not cutting across like I show it. Means more cutting into heavy rock, but more area for expansion below so it might be a good trade off. Now moving .7 acres to .98 acres prior.

Green shows road as Eng drew it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 31, 2019, 03:30:53 PM
Permit got put in this week, should be less than 2 weeks.

Looking at log home kits. This company looks like the best bang for buck so far even with shipping. Right now all is 15% off.

Looking hard at this home; https://www.coventryloghomes.com/ourDesigns/craftsmanStyle/Alpine/model.htmll and having dormers added for the master upstairs. I would reverse the floorplan and maybe add a mud room. (click on details, elevation B is where I want the door)

They include engineering and the foundation plans.

To be cleared for occupancy I need a garage too, so thinking of a steel workshop (40x60)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 05, 2019, 11:25:54 PM
Heading up Friday for the day. Just been a couple weeks and I made a seat bracket, hope it works.

Used the old base and added bar to match the drawings.

Permit with having them submit was just $300, hope it is done.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 07, 2019, 01:07:23 PM
SO went up and did a few things. Got the seat adapter on. Made it fine but had to slid it forward a hole set so the hyd fluid hatch would open. Had to make a couple bracket to keep the seat on. Sure works good and feels great now.

Then I relaxed and had a lemonade.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 07, 2019, 01:13:58 PM
Then I addressed the front lights, as in none that worked. Picked up a 42in 240w light bar a few weeks ago and it fit perfect after I made tabs for it. Even ran it off the headlight switch which had non working halogens before.

Picture do not do it justice!

Also worked on the roof of the container. The door end came out nice, now a couple low spots in the center. Need a 4x4 though as the two 2x4s screwed together just don't hack it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 07, 2019, 02:37:21 PM
That looks like it should do the trick for light Jr.  No additional cup holders in the new seat


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 07, 2019, 04:30:10 PM
That looks like it should do the trick for light Jr.  No additional cup holders in the new seat


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Has 1 cup holder. it has a hi/low beam so going to add side lights on hi. Better ones in back to, there weak.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 09, 2019, 03:26:25 PM
Got out of there late Friday, cam works OK.

Camera caught this today, time for a gate!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 09, 2019, 06:54:55 PM
So you think a gate? Vs a fence of the whole place?  Need to put camera around road so you catch plates


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: wilsonphil on September 09, 2019, 08:18:33 PM
what kind of trail cam are you using JR.  I also got the cover you sent to me, thankyou
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on September 09, 2019, 09:30:37 PM
Hope you don't mind JR....

Spypoints Phil. That's why it says Spypoint on the pics. :)

Same ones I've was using for deer hunting (before AZ banned them on water holes), and Idaho. Pretty awesome for the price as long as you can get 2 bars of cel service. My Idaho ones are just taking pics...no cel service on my property.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 09, 2019, 09:38:59 PM
It is pretty flat right there but even my truck scrapes and runs over a lot of stuff. Gate will keep out the regular people, not the hard core. Neighbors checked out the SUV it went to a another house.

Its a Spypoint wireless I got at Cabelas. Free basic service but I upgraded for $48 a year. Good service up there and the batteries are still at 80%. Kinda stashed for that angle watching the cont. Might put another on the road in.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 09, 2019, 11:36:56 PM
I’d put a second one in, however without a fence your can’t enforce anything really.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 09, 2019, 11:45:28 PM
No one should really be there at all. Road only goes to my place. Turn around is 500ft before that.

Thought of a second one on the road too. There were quad tracts around the container, but no pics. Then again it is in a tree sorta out of plain site about 50ft from the cont.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on September 10, 2019, 12:44:09 AM
Hang a sign on the container,

Owner shoots long range competitively, if you are reading this are you within range?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: wilsonphil on September 10, 2019, 12:53:10 AM
Hope you don't mind JR....

Spypoints Phil. That's why it says Spypoint on the pics. :)

Same ones I've was using for deer hunting (before AZ banned them on water holes), and Idaho. Pretty awesome for the price as long as you can get 2 bars of cel service. My Idaho ones are just taking pics...no cel service on my property.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Ken you should of been a comedian!!  What I meant was what model?

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 10, 2019, 01:08:55 AM
Hang a sign on the container,

Owner shoots long range competitively, if you are reading this are you within range?

Just a 7mm right now, working on a 338l. I did just get a nice crossbow, 380fps for silent work.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 10, 2019, 03:57:56 AM
Hang a sign on the container,

Owner shoots long range competitively, if you are reading this are you within range?
2nd Bat Ranger friend of mine had a place and he hung a sign on the gate,  professionally painted 4x8 plywood sign with his units insignia and on the bottom it said “if you arrive here uninvited your chances for survival are slim”


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 11, 2019, 03:44:18 PM
Well, first hurdle overcome. Grading permit approved, time to move dirt!

Unfortunately, can't get up there until next weekend. Sports and Scouts this weekend.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on September 11, 2019, 07:40:09 PM

Well Jr, take it a bit easy. I am betting all will be good once you get back there. I really don't think anyone wants to break into your sea can just to see what is in there. Make the change while you are there and call it a day. At some point what you are trying to protect is not worth the effort.














Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 11, 2019, 07:50:06 PM
First trip will be just to stake out the road and pad. Maye move a little dirt.

Pad is easy but the left turn in the road is pretty rocky, might be dozer work there.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on September 11, 2019, 08:23:22 PM
First trip will be just to stake out the road and pad. Maye move a little dirt.

Pad is easy but the left turn in the road is pretty rocky, might be dozer work there.

JR, explosives make big rocks small.  :tongue:
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on September 11, 2019, 08:42:35 PM
I might be wrong but I think Bob is under the impression that you're actually going to conduct a stakeout, rather than driving wooden stakes into the ground?..? Lol
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on September 11, 2019, 11:31:57 PM
I don’t know about JR, but i might lay and wait just for the heck of it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 12, 2019, 12:09:14 AM
When I get the time I have a few plans. Why I like the end of the road too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 22, 2019, 04:41:56 PM
Plans were NOT approved, just pas the main body and email sent by mistake.

They are OK with the plans, but the container is a no-no. SO since they had the container ON the plans, no pass. That is being addressed, then they will not worry about the container,,,,,,

Bought materials for shelves along back wall. Got a ready made that is falling apart already and to small.

Also working on the ceiling/roof a little bit. 2 more bad spots where the entire roof will hold water. Picked up a 2nd jack as I support the bad area, then tweak the edges. Couple small spats will need filler and rust treatment. Then planning on coating the entire roof with roofing sealer.

Got a little done, pulled up most all the old stakes to use on the new pad. Got a tour of the house nest site over that is off grid. Heated floors, no AC, 1200sf with a basement. Battery setup was 40, 1.5 metal lead batteries. Said they were good for decades if you don't let em go dry. Have a nice diesel backup too that was around 15k and fully auto.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 22, 2019, 07:18:53 PM
Waaaay to many regulations. Come to Texas.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 23, 2019, 02:51:19 AM
If I could make the round trip in a day, YES.

This WY has got me thinking, but still a tad far for a turn around.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 07, 2019, 04:09:39 PM
Found my plans had not been resubmitted so that is getting done now, eeeerrrrr,,,,,,,,,,,

Watched some of the RR building stuff on youtube, guy is great!

To get me on the property faster I am thinking a barn/shop of some type. Awnings on both sides for trailer and such. Thinking 40x50/60 with a 12ft roof minimum.

Found a company selling metal buildings that have not been picked up or orders canceled. They are out of Co if nothing local is found.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on October 07, 2019, 05:46:13 PM
JR, as restrictive as they are they will let you put up a building and give you occupancy w/o a house first?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 07, 2019, 06:55:10 PM
If I call it a barn and use for such (animal or hay storage) it can be called a barn and built without a dwelling. That I checked on.

Just priced out a poll barn (40x60) for just over $20k. Not bad. I can do the poll footings myself but if I have to do a full perimeter foundation I would farm out the cement work, but dig the footing for it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on October 08, 2019, 03:04:59 AM
I like the RR buildings YouTube channel as well. Makes me want to go work for him.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 09, 2019, 12:43:36 AM
OK, so now with the plans back in and looking at "barns/workshops" I am trying to decide what size to go with. Remember my pad is 100x100 now and I want a house on it too. Sure I can massage that a little.

I have always wanted a 40x60, but do I really need that big? Would 30x50 work? You guys who have shops, what do you think or want? I have decided on 14ft walls for a 10x12 door. I want a lift in there in the long run. Also plan on awnings down both sides plus the container

Price diff is not all that much, little under $20 for a 30x55 and little north of $20 for the 40x60. That's no floor or awning but windows and doors. Here's a snapshot of what I have designed online. Place is out of Tx.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on October 09, 2019, 12:51:15 AM
40x60? Yes. You’ll always want more space.

As long as it fits your spot.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on October 09, 2019, 01:44:25 AM
I sure would go as large as I could with such close prices. Might want at least one more equipment door. At least frame for one or two additional.
Title: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 09, 2019, 06:43:20 AM
Bigger.   Trust me.

Also when I added the second large roll up on the adjacent wall it made all the difference during the summer to get a flow of air through the shop.

Not sure if you are going to pour the slab now or later but if you pour it later it’s a bit of a pain because of the purloin at floor level.

Slab cost difference between the 30/50 and 40/60 will be about 5-6k


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 09, 2019, 06:56:31 AM
My garage is about the same dimensions as the 30x50.  It’s not big enough.   

What do tour house plans look like? Anyway to tie the two structures together?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on October 09, 2019, 07:49:19 AM
JR, my former shop was 44 x 88 and it was ideal imo for overall sq ft. I wouldn’t build less that 2400 sq ft again. I’m at 1200 currently and we’ll it’s not ideal. It is easier to heat though, my next one on acreage may be a large hip with a wing either side. Center area will be high ceiling first floor for big equipment storage and 2 post. Then the wings will allow for wood shop in one side and machine shop on the other side and have covered outside firewood storage at one end under the wing. This way I can heat one area at a time. That’s my dream shop and always wanted it setup like that.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Atkinsmatt on October 09, 2019, 10:37:57 AM
Sounds like you already know what size you want.  You won't have too much space.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 09, 2019, 11:38:36 AM
Would you guys rather have a deep shop or a wide shop?

Pending on which direction you put doors I mean.

My yard (RV pad) is set up so I have to stack things into the yard.  The trailer in the front has to be moved to get to second trailer.   Similar thought with a shop? Lots of doors but not very deep or really deep with fewer doors? Of course you could do doors on bother front and back for a pull through

Thoughts. Reasonings?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on October 09, 2019, 12:48:51 PM
I think the answer to your question Dave is 'both'. Maybe have 2 or 3 doors on the long side for parking single vehicles/trailers/access to a lift, but also a single door on each short end for a pull through when you want the whole rig to remain connected and covered -- depending on how much room you have.


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 09, 2019, 01:30:13 PM
I’ll have to figure out the cost value of doing that vs lumber/brick n mortar. Are garage doors cheaper than finished exterior?

I know the doors are no where near as insulated as a wall.   


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 09, 2019, 03:05:49 PM
Was dealing with all the power issues this AM. Utility turned off power last night for supposed high winds today. Winds are blowing now, power came back on!

Yes, bigger is better. Drive through I thought of, but think the smaller roll up will work fine along with the big main door.

What do you think?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 09, 2019, 03:11:36 PM
Quote I am looking at has insulated doors, windows and covered ceiling.

Will insulate myself, ply the inside walls with metal above the 8' ply.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 09, 2019, 08:35:41 PM
What are the dimensions of the house?  Looks smallish


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 09, 2019, 08:37:47 PM
JR what’s the average low temp there?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 09, 2019, 08:44:00 PM
What are the dimensions of the house?  Looks smallish


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Around 30x40 depending.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 09, 2019, 08:45:52 PM
JR what’s the average low temp there?


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It gets down below freezing. Probably a tad colder than Reno/Sparks.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 09, 2019, 09:30:25 PM
I think that dimension is good in comparison to the house. 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 09, 2019, 10:39:49 PM
Nothing is solid on the house yet. Found out the pole barn place is not delivering to NV right now (darn Texans).

Trying to find a local company maybe in Id or Wa but like the homes seems all are back east.

The green dashes are big doors, 8x8 on the side by the house and 10x12 on the end for other things.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 10, 2019, 07:44:10 AM
Which company in Texas?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 12, 2019, 04:00:33 PM
Which company in Texas?


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APB pole barns
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 12, 2019, 04:07:49 PM
Went for a quick trip Sat to tear down the cheap HD shelve unit. Building custom but got there to late for that.

Cleaned up the road some and brought down my 5500watt gen to help with stuff. Brought the 2k Wen home. Brought up a husky work table the works great for the new HF Admiral 12in compound sliding miter saw ($169 on sale)

Then I played with the Anafi drone. Norm is right, one sweet drone. Took about 10 minute to really setup and I got some extra cables for it.

Did a couple overviews of the prop getting used to it. Even marked out the pad area on a screen shot. Stable as heck and when done, just hit the return to home!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 12, 2019, 04:42:45 PM
Looks  like a decent view


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 12, 2019, 05:43:29 PM
Cool. I need one.  With night vision.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 12, 2019, 08:40:07 PM
They are out there! You normally just add that camera to it. Signal out is the same
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Farmer Jon on October 13, 2019, 08:54:38 AM
OK, so now with the plans back in and looking at "barns/workshops" I am trying to decide what size to go with. Remember my pad is 100x100 now and I want a house on it too. Sure I can massage that a little.

I have always wanted a 40x60, but do I really need that big? Would 30x50 work? You guys who have shops, what do you think or want? I have decided on 14ft walls for a 10x12 door. I want a lift in there in the long run. Also plan on awnings down both sides plus the container

Price diff is not all that much, little under $20 for a 30x55 and little north of $20 for the 40x60. That's no floor or awning but windows and doors. Here's a snapshot of what I have designed online. Place is out of Tx.


I don't care how big of one you build it will never be big enough. Personally I would go for the 40x60. Put in a hydraulic door then you don't need an awning.
 first picture is our shop with a Higher Power aircraft door. 42 wide x 23 tall.  https://www.hpdoors.com/  They are pricey but well built. Puts zero stress on the building. 1/3 of the door rolls into the building like the old solid wooden garage doors. If you park too close it will pick up the front end of a diesel pickup truck.

Second pic is our warehouse. I don't remember how wide it is but its12 ft tall. Its a Power lift. Way cheaper than Higher Power but it does pull on the building a little bit. They say it don't but that is incorrect. https://powerliftdoors.com/ I like both of them equally. The Power lift fits closer to the ceiling for maximum clearance. This one cost $18,000 installed.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 13, 2019, 09:55:35 AM
Jon what’s all inside that massive barn?  Curious for a front door photo


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Farmer Jon on October 13, 2019, 10:23:13 AM
That's the farm shop. 80x80 with 24 ft ceiling. The only reason we went so tall is because the John Deere dealer in town built thier set up shop that tall. Equipment just keeps getting bigger all the time.  The front walk in door is actually inside the big door.

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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 13, 2019, 10:34:17 AM
So your saying that Jr could practice flying his helicopter inside that big ol shop!!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: wilsonphil on October 13, 2019, 10:55:32 AM
I have been looking at buildings a lot over the last few months, I was planning on a 60x100 but finding a good builder has been challenging to say the least.

Most builders only want to do one thing IE one will only want to put up the structure and they dont want to do anything else. Ie spetic, power, plumbing, inside finish work. I hate farming work out to several different contractors, if there is ever a problem they always point the finger at the other person.

I dont mind investing in a good quality build, but it hard finding a builder that is NOT used to working with someone that wants everything cheap.

 My next search will be contractors that build for the equipment dealers or Aircraft hangers.   
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on October 13, 2019, 10:33:32 PM
So your saying that Jr could practice flying his helicopter inside that big ol shop!!


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Heck, I could hover taxi a real helo inside that mammoth shop building
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 13, 2019, 10:51:36 PM
So your saying that Jr could practice flying his helicopter inside that big ol shop!!


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Heck, I could hover taxi a real helo inside that mammoth shop building
Prove it !   

How come you haven’t Done purchased a Helicopter for your personal use?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 13, 2019, 11:10:44 PM
Now that's a good question! (can you say upkeep)

Now a plane could land on the farm, right?

Ultralight has crossed my mind for the Ridge.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on October 14, 2019, 11:54:24 AM
So your saying that Jr could practice flying his helicopter inside that big ol shop!!


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Heck, I could hover taxi a real helo inside that mammoth shop building
Prove it !   

How come you haven’t Done purchased a Helicopter for your personal use?


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It would really be nice to have that sort of disposable income!

But if I did then: VVVV
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 14, 2019, 12:44:56 PM
You do like your high end stuff,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 21, 2019, 09:24:33 PM
Gone up a couple times but very real work done. Still waiting on the permit,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Met another neighbor who does dozer work. Wants $170 an hour to "help" me out with my pad/road. (might be better to rent or buy, then sell)

Redid the tool rack and now the door closes with everything on it.

Got the HF Admiral 12" compound miter saw on sale for $170, seems to work well.

Got all the wood cut for the new shelves. Didn't finish em, had to leave.

Brought a little 22 revolver up to play with. Fun to plink with and have some bird shot for it too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 13, 2019, 10:04:34 PM
Well, with getting the grading permit in hand went up last week and cut about 250ft of the road from the cont. Went pretty smooth but need a better way to clear brush.

I picked up a 6ft new takeoff bucket to make a rock sifter with and clearing the brush. Plan is to put teeth on so it will serve double duty as I have filling to do on the pad also.

https://www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/skid-steer-buckets/custom-tooth-bar/72-inch-custom-skid-steer-tooth-bar-kit-w-8-23tf-teeth-and-shanks/126515.html?lang=default

This will also reinforce the front when I cut slots in it along with adding some bar to stiffen it up.

Also got a SS commercial sink from a local up there. Great deal with faucets and sprayer NIB.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 25, 2019, 01:53:27 PM
Was up for 2 days. Got the rest of the road cut and a turn around at the pad location.

Taking a quick break enjoying the view.

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 25, 2019, 03:16:17 PM
Well done.  Gonna get a new overhead photo now?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 25, 2019, 04:56:41 PM
Since you asked,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I need a new phone. Will not charge or link to drone with stupid micro USB.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 25, 2019, 06:02:34 PM
Where is the road you cut in.  That’s what I am lookin for


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 25, 2019, 07:08:48 PM
Where is the road you cut in.  That’s what I am lookin for


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 12, 2019, 10:02:13 PM
Let my neighbor use the Kub for the last week. He ran into granite 2ft down as he tried to dig out his septic. Hopefully in the bowl will treat me better, he's on a hill.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 06, 2020, 01:18:42 AM
Another nice view when I was up a couple weeks ago. Looks like weather is a little better now with low 30s and 40-50 days. Going up this weekend.

Looking at selling or trading in the 22ft flatbed for a 14ft or so dump. Will still haul everything but containers since that whole plan has changed.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 06, 2020, 01:43:04 AM
That sure is a nice view. Need to cut a window in the back of the sea can now.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 06, 2020, 03:09:03 AM
Can is temp there and lots of lights on those hills too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on January 06, 2020, 07:17:31 PM
Another nice view when I was up a couple weeks ago. Looks like weather is a little better now with low 30s and 40-50 days. Going up this weekend.

Looking at selling or trading in the 22ft flatbed for a 14ft or so dump. Will still haul everything but containers since that whole plan has changed.
Bro, you'll love that dump

But your truck won't

Those things get big quick!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 06, 2020, 08:03:38 PM
Same gross as my flatbed, tows great with new gears. 4.56 like yours.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on January 06, 2020, 08:46:17 PM
Same gross as my flatbed, tows great with new gears. 4.56 like yours.
I've run into several situations where I really needed a dually to pull the load.

Once on a wet road and once on a hot summer day, I just kept spinning trying to start off from a stop light on an uphill grade. Like horsepower in a tractor, sometimes weight is more important than power...You'll see
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 07, 2020, 02:01:47 AM
The dirt road in is a little steep and has lots of turns. Neighbor was hauling a small dozer in and it pulled him back into the hill. Left it there, had to unload and drive it in.

Dually with a gooseneck would be great if I towed all the time.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on January 07, 2020, 10:03:17 AM
The dirt road in is a little steep and has lots of turns. Neighbor was hauling a small dozer in and it pulled him back into the hill. Left it there, had to unload and drive it in.

Dually with a gooseneck would be great if I towed all the time.
Yea, concur
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 08, 2020, 10:32:08 PM
Putting the flatbed up for sale tonite. Hopefully will not loose much being it is new, less than 1k on it with 3 trips.

Looking at ordering a 7x14 Texas Pride dump with the single cylinder in front, 2 way gate and a spare. Almost 3k under local prices but a 1k road trip to SoCal to pickup.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on January 09, 2020, 08:32:45 AM
Seems like a really good company. I personally don't like the single ram because it's slow, but also understand it's benefits.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on January 09, 2020, 10:33:54 AM
Seems like a really good company. I personally don't like the single ram because it's slow, but also understand it's benefits.
Ken is correct, my single ram, 5" I think 16K dump is slow up and down, but on the flip side it can raise that bed with 7 tons in it.

As a final thought, you can live with the slower lift rate and you have half as many potential leak points
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on January 09, 2020, 01:05:23 PM
And the larger cylinder is much less likely to snap when the bed is up and flopping around from uneven ground,  trying to spread the load. Mine is a single with strong attachment points and scissor lifting, no problems lifting loads, and the bed doesn't flop side to side while spreading gravel. 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 09, 2020, 04:39:15 PM
Plus if you need to work on it, it is in the open. Downside too is hanging things off the front, centered.

Still waiting for a quote. Got a buddy who lives in Tehachapi, so I get to visit him too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on January 10, 2020, 11:51:03 AM
JR what are they taking out of the big hill just above Tehachapi?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 10, 2020, 01:51:39 PM
Not sure, used to be a plant on the east side.

Buddy lives in Bear Valley overlooking Bakersfield.

Up at the Ridge, little snow
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 12, 2020, 04:04:16 PM
Slept for few on the way up right on the Truckee river.

Just enough snow to make 4x4 a must, gone the next day.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 12, 2020, 04:06:31 PM
Finished the shelves in the container, need to make room for Dug and clean it up! Wood twisted so bad had to replace after it was up, pain.

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 12, 2020, 04:13:00 PM
Worked on the road a little. Kub did a good job but Dug should do better and there are lots of shrubs to clear.

Didn't work late, cloud cover, north wind and still cold with 3 layers on. (guess i'm a wimp)

Added these HF bumpers to the new Husky chest, still have the back plate to put on.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on January 12, 2020, 06:31:08 PM
 :likebutton: :likebutton:
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on January 13, 2020, 10:53:58 AM
JR, if your aren't careful you are going to have some room in the home garage for storage.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 14, 2020, 12:39:07 AM
Had a little vibration on the Dmax. Having it aligned help with the tire scrub but not the vibration.

Friday morning I remembered there was a Discount (Americas) Tire and stopped in for a rotation. No waiting, was done in 30 minutes, sweet. Still had a little vibration and a little clunk at go/stop.

So today I crawled under and the rear universal was toast. 186K, can't really complain about it.

After the second trip to NAPA, I found I have the smaller Universal on this thing. About an hours work with cleanup and a quick paint job on the shaft. Now running smooth as can be!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 14, 2020, 12:41:33 AM
JR, if your aren't careful you are going to have some room in the home garage for storage.

Naw, that's mostly new stuff in the container.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 22, 2020, 06:27:28 PM
So supposed to do the deal with the flatbed tomorrow AM. Got a fair price, but still going to run another 2k to get a Dump.

Have been looking at dump trailer and found a Delco dealer local that has both a 14 and 16 ft in stock. Both are 14k, 3 way gates with tarp kit and about $600 diff in price. Just need a spare as none come with them anymore. Both power up/down with scissors, 2ft sides.

Need at least a 14 ft so the Kub will fit (without BH) with the bucket. 16 might be nice for longer items and the Kub would fit with both the BH or scraper with bucket up top.

Either one will haul what I have and load easier being lower. Borrowed a buddy's 12ft a couple times and it sure is handy, so this will get used way more than the flatbed.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on January 22, 2020, 08:20:27 PM
JR, my dump trailer is power up only and I have never had a problem lowering it. Might be a tad faster with  power down but I am not in production mode so it doesn't matter. I have spread part loads and then drop the box without a problem. Might save a few bucks with power up only.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 22, 2020, 10:04:09 PM
Power up only or gravity down, read up on both. This will not be used daily so I really think it matters little, but gravity would be better. These are pretty common maybe I can retro the valve later.

Still in the air about 14 or 16. 16 should give me the option to haul the kub with the BH attached with the bucket on the front rail.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on January 22, 2020, 11:20:36 PM
Power up and power down will be harder on the battery than having power up only. I know the truck can be charging the battery but also know it won't keep up with lots of dumping in a day.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on January 22, 2020, 11:41:56 PM
Go big or go home? Then again you have a short bed :P
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 23, 2020, 06:04:08 AM
You’ll never regret having too much trailer


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 23, 2020, 09:39:11 AM
I agree with this statement ^^^
Nobody I know has came back from buying a truck saying it’s to much HP
Trailer was to long, car to fast, girl to pretty, too much class.......


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 23, 2020, 12:25:06 PM
I agree with this statement ^^^
Nobody I know has came back from buying a truck saying it’s to much HP
Trailer was to long, car to fast, girl to pretty, too much class.......


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 23, 2020, 02:52:00 PM
Nope pretty sure its an original thought from me personally.  Yep  lol


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on January 23, 2020, 05:19:50 PM
Power up only or gravity down, read up on both. This will not be used daily so I really think it matters little, but gravity would be better. These are pretty common maybe I can retro the valve later.

Still in the air about 14 or 16. 16 should give me the option to haul the kub with the BH attached with the bucket on the front rail.
I'd say go with the 16K

You'll get much better axles, H-rated tires, and if like mine, oil bath axle bearings with clear covers...nice for checking.

Power down is slow, no different in speed than power up
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on January 23, 2020, 08:27:21 PM
Don, I could be wrong but I think he is talking about length.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 23, 2020, 08:29:34 PM
You know Don, Mr Overkill,,,,,,,,,,,,

Yep, length but 16k would be fine also, but not needed.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on January 24, 2020, 09:30:58 AM
OK, my bad, you were talking about length

I'd say go 16K but 14 or even 12 ft length

Reason is the weight of a big trailer gets to be so much that it always has you reducing the load while you're flirting with the MGWT of the trailer and often what the truck can pull.

Another thought is: The shorter the trailer the easier it will be to back into tricky spots. Longer trailers react slower to steering inputs, where shorter ones nullify that effect.

And finally, when backing up in dirt, if you're always pushing against extra weight from a longer trailer, maintaining traction will become a real issue.

I'd say with respect to my trailer loaded to the max, getting the thing moving on a hot stick road or going up grade causes me to spin often. And backing up with a heavy load at the farm is almost impossible except on level ground which is not wet and in 4WD.

That's why I went with a shorter 16K trailer, and given the weight of the thing vs the utility, I have probably arrived at the best compromise for my situation.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 24, 2020, 01:23:47 PM
Going to look at a 14ft deckover dump today. 16 would be nice, but only when I need to haul the Kub with the BH on it, rare.

With a deckover I still get full use for loading and a dump trailer to boot. I like the I beam rails so looking at the PJ D8;

https://californiatrailers.com/inventory/pj-dump-trailer-d8-14x96-deckover-black-powder-coat-tandem-7k-axles-drop-axles-slide-in-ramps-d-rings-in-bed-scissor-ram-tarp-kit-10k-jack-upgrade-solar-charger-full-size-divided-tool-3/
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 24, 2020, 05:59:44 PM
So I ended up getting the PJ 14ft Deckover Dump. Price was right on until they informed me of the steel tarif, so I did my part for the economy today besides buying the trailer.

Had a lot of upgrades including solar and a 12k jack, 2 compartment chest and the sides can come all the way off making it a flatbed.

Only 2 issues are d rings are welded to the side rails and the license plate mount hangs WAY down. Both are easy to address, pickup on Tuesday.

They actually lowered the price pretty well, threw in a spare and I got them down another few hundred.

Power up/down and a ball hitch but probably get a ring for it (less borrowing) and add a gravity down feature.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on January 25, 2020, 05:45:22 PM
Not less borrowing, they will just need to borrow the slide in pintal also. Didn't you say you borrowed one a couple times, turn around is fair play.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 25, 2020, 07:17:32 PM
Oh, I would lend for sure. Have borrowed them on many occasions over the years. Plus the ramps and big enough for cars/trucks.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 25, 2020, 07:54:07 PM
Pics?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on January 25, 2020, 09:11:01 PM

I am thinking you will be using that trailer a whole bunch. Sounds like it can fill many tasks for you.



Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 26, 2020, 03:33:40 AM
Pickup Monday/Tuesday, in a mud field in Sac!

Lots of pics then.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 28, 2020, 12:27:40 AM
So the 14ft PJ deckover dump trailer came home today. Got there around 1200, didn't leave until 1400 and all the paperwork was done Friday.

Here is how it looked when I backed up to it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 28, 2020, 12:30:10 AM
I start to check it out and find the hitch was just on finger tight, with 4 grade 5 bolts. No battery, no spare.

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 28, 2020, 12:34:22 AM
Addressed the coupler with 2 grade 8 bolts and threw in the battery. Only spare they had was on a white wheel with holes, vs the sorta spoked wheels on it.

Pull it around and they take 5 new black wheels/tires off another trailer(s). Much better looking but the spare is in the truck for now.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 28, 2020, 01:14:47 AM
Ready to go but I notice a few things to address right away.

Clean up the wiring a little and add a few work lights, always seem to need em. Think I can make it gravity down with a wire to the solenoid. Got a winch remote for the lift, $16 with 2 remotes.

Plate holder is a no go. That would last 10 minutes there on a good day, much less on the dirt roads and getting dumped!

QC could be a bit better. Just 10-15 minutes with a grinder would have done wonders overall. Open caps on back will need drain holes and get covered.

D rings are attached to the corner uprights, they come off, hmm. Going to add 6 D rings on the floor, corners and center.

Being a slick bottom, I am throwing some OSB in there. Will come out easy enough to clean and keep normal things from sliding all over.

Adding metal brackets for wood along the top rails. Just bent over sheet for now so they will save the edges when things get dumped on them (buckets :rolleyes:) and make the sides about 24in. Some shielding the hyd lines too.

18in between the bed and the toolbox. Seeing how much expanded sheet will run for that, great place for odd tools needed. I also will look later at making a drop in extension for the bed there with a headache rack. With that and a small mode to fold the gate down I get a 18ft bed if needed.

Probably add a spare mount and storage area under the bed, lots of room.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on January 28, 2020, 09:59:39 AM

Maybe rubber stall matts from Tractor Supply instead of the OSB. They would hold up better and not as slick as the OSB.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on January 28, 2020, 10:35:05 AM

Maybe rubber stall matts from Tractor Supply instead of the OSB. They would hold up better and not as slick as the OSB.

That's a good idea there Bob!

What I like about this site

JR, that looks much lighter than mine with the 4' sides. Good call!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 28, 2020, 07:29:01 PM

Maybe rubber stall matts from Tractor Supply instead of the OSB. They would hold up better and not as slick as the OSB.


I like that too, will price them out.

Got a piece of ESM ordered for this area today.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on January 28, 2020, 08:28:19 PM
Hope your wireless works better than mine did. It would only work about 2 feet away. I ended up ripping it out and buying the expensive one.
Nice wide body. Same style I tried to get (but desert tan) but it sold before I could buy it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on January 28, 2020, 08:44:54 PM
Any pics with sides off?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 28, 2020, 10:59:07 PM
Not going to pull the sides unless needed. Parked at the storage yard today, was a little concerned with a coupler lock and came up with this;
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 28, 2020, 11:07:17 PM
Dump trailers are a target, so I am going to run cable though the wheels.

Winch might be a good idea too. I have a 6000k and an ATV 4500K with syn cable.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on January 28, 2020, 11:09:55 PM
JR, mount a pintle head to the trailer. Then get the ring that slides into your truck hitch.....  :wink:
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 28, 2020, 11:30:44 PM
JR, mount a pintle head to the trailer. Then get the ring that slides into your truck hitch.....  :wink:

Already have all that. Just got a 20k ring for it.

I sort of like the idea of taking it off, simple.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 29, 2020, 12:59:37 AM
I really like that hitch pin where you can change the height of the ball and stop using these cheap adjustable drop hitches.   My $300 b&w hitch is turned into a rusty turd, the holes where the adjustment pins slide through steel are ovaled out a little bit which makes things that much more sloppy.   Fixed hitch is my retirement dream!!

Don’t forget to lock your toe chains up also.  That doesn’t even stop them up here. They bring their own chain and lift it up from the chain and drag it away.  Or the ever so helpful batty op angle grinders make real short work of any lock now


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 29, 2020, 02:09:37 AM
I will do something with the chains, thx.

I mean if they really want it, its gone. Just make em work and they go away.

Oh, whats a "toe" chain used for? piercings, hangnails?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 29, 2020, 02:36:37 AM
I will do something with the chains, thx.

I mean if they really want it, its gone. Just make em work and they go away.

Oh, whats a "toe" chain used for? piercings, hangnails?
Let me shoot H a email and find out.  Lol


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 03, 2020, 09:50:37 PM
Went up this weekend and just sorta messed around. Did a little on the road, touched bases with the neighbors and organized a little.

Dropped the BH off the Kub, pretty easy really after watching a couple videos. Bought caps for the hyd disconnects.

Then I picked up the scraper to use it the first time. Then a I found out the tractor has NO 3 point brackets on it.

Dealer told me (first stop Sat morning) it should be on there so we set on the hunt to find If I was going to buy or build the parts.

They had a L47 and a L39 in the lot, so I compared parts (mines a L45). New tractor pic next. Looked like the uppers are the same for both, just a "L" bracket. Easy to build but just $29 so I ordered them. Pins are another story. They are tractor specific, tapered and bolt on (looked like the L39s) and were $30, so ordered them.

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 03, 2020, 09:56:15 PM
Also have no way to tow with it, so that I will make. Just a simple bolt pattern and throw a reg receiver on there. (bottom of tractor)

Put the scraper back behind the container and fixed the spy cam (dead batteries).
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 14, 2020, 08:32:20 PM
Went and got this today. 2003 Sportsman 500HO, been parked for years and carb gummed up. Paid well under asking (which is nuts around here) and it included alum ramps.

Rear tires close to being used up, but OK for now. Funny the guy I got it from lived right next to where I lived in the 80s. Has a new battery and needs a good cleaning.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 15, 2020, 03:07:14 AM
Got it running with fresh (alky free) and charging now. Little hard to shift but all works good. Still going to clean out the carb as it only runs with choke now.

Hopefully get it and Dug up to the land this next week. Kids are off so hopefully 2 trips. Plus with this I can get to all 4 corners now without spending the day.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 17, 2020, 02:10:28 PM
Rebuilt the carb, still runs a tad rough, but runs better.

Has a bad front DS universal, looks like fun,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Going to clean up more, add led lights and a bar.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 22, 2020, 11:06:26 PM
Did a vin search and ordered a carb kit for it, still runs rough. See I missed a circuit too after another video.

Put an LED in the main headlight, way better. Cant seem to find bulbs for the 2 other, may replace assm.

Tie rod ands are bad, amazon has been my friend here.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 07, 2020, 03:42:41 AM
Heading up in the AM with DUG and to drop off the buckets after a good workout on them. Might bring Dug back to do the front rams.

Wish the drone was working. TX got dropped and haven't had time to send it in yet. Won't hook up to the phone.

Looks like the 3 point parts are in, pick em and hopefully they have my bolt sizes. Takes a little while to "run" to the store up there,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 10, 2020, 04:10:16 PM
Finally got the blade on the Kub. Does a great job but does not level like I hoped. Guess I will need to drive backwards for that, smoothing the dips before I run through them. Learning curve.

First time with the 3 point since Kubota finally got all the parts. 3 of the 4 holes on the arms were not clean enough for the pins. Between a file and making a sanding wheel, they fit.

Neighbor came over and helped put it on the first time. Had 2 drill a couple holes for the stabilizer chains. Geometry is not dead on, but its works. I can see the need for the 3 point hitches after this.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 10, 2020, 04:20:18 PM
Kub has plenty of power for this box, but adding hydro tilt would be great. Looking into that now as well as 3rd control for the front. Then I could use the claw on this.

Quick attach is nice, I have 2 bucket (1 toothed, 1 smooth), grapple and forks. Been kinda looking for a PTO mixer too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on March 10, 2020, 05:36:06 PM
Man you have a lot going on with that little tractor. Can you use the front bucket to help keep things kind of in line as you use the leveling box at the rear. Short wheel base is always a problem when trying to do anything.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 10, 2020, 08:47:28 PM
Think it is just a matter of taking the time and doing it. Everytime I go up seems I get there later doing little things. Places don't open until 8-9, then doing it and the 45min trip out.

At least the weather is getting better and longer day now.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 10, 2020, 10:03:25 PM
Still thinking on what to build and how.

Something that has been brought up is building a shop with a living space. I like this idea as well getting a 2 for 1 in the deal. I can't build a shop without a home on the land. I can build a barn, but only if its used for ag of some type and be proved. Plus I'm not looking for a mansion, just a good 2 rooms to get away and play. I can always build nice home later if that comes up.

Steel would be the most cost efficient here and gets me the fire rating I need too for the area.

SO between getting well drilled, power and septic I have a few months to work on this. Would to get something up this year!!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 11, 2020, 11:01:18 PM
And with the buckets off, they both still fit in the cont.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 14, 2020, 02:19:03 AM
Started a trailer mod thread,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=4380.0
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 19, 2020, 03:37:45 PM
So going with the plan of a shop/living space a local Arch. friend got me into contact with another Arch. up in Tahoe who designs around metal building.

They sent me a plan they have for a similar setup, but mine would be not be near this scale. Thinking of more 40x80 where this is 50x150.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: dave945 on March 19, 2020, 04:52:11 PM
But if you go 50x150, the designs already done!  What a deal!!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 19, 2020, 04:55:06 PM
But the building is at least double my budget and bigger than my pad!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on March 19, 2020, 05:14:35 PM
But you have equipment to make pad larger. Budgets are made to be updated :beercheers: 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 19, 2020, 05:20:48 PM
 If I win the lottery sure. Right now I want no payments.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on March 19, 2020, 05:59:07 PM
Downsize to Sparks, sell the Sac home and use leftover monies to build shop/living quarters and  utilities up on Raptor Ridge. At some point you will need a place all on one level without stairs anyway. Tell the wife you are planning ahead, Buying her a nice single level place,  getting out of California, And you will store all the rolling stock up on the land so no clutter at the Homefront.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 19, 2020, 08:25:43 PM
JR. You will want more shop for sure. Even if you make living quarters smaller. My biggest regret is not doing the big shop when we first bought this place.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 20, 2020, 02:46:54 AM
Talked with the Arch today and told her what I want. Sent her some sketches and the pad plans, get a proposal nest week.

If I can keep the budget under control, I will have them build the shop and I will finish the living area. Similar to the above, but a smaller footprint.

Gave them a $100K budget for that. Well, septic, power is all separate.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on March 20, 2020, 07:02:05 PM
Like Charles said, get a large enough shop built going in. Sure makes life easier as time goes on.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 20, 2020, 08:22:52 PM
Downsize to Sparks, sell the Sac home and use leftover monies to build shop/living quarters and  utilities up on Raptor Ridge. At some point you will need a place all on one level without stairs anyway. Tell the wife you are planning ahead, Buying her a nice single level place,  getting out of California, And you will store all the rolling stock up on the land so no clutter at the Homefront.
I'd recommend he just abandon the other property. Doesn't seem like he gets along with his wife, so just bug out with what ya need and forget the payments!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 20, 2020, 10:58:21 PM
She is invited, always has been.  There are terms and walking away from house on ca is up to them.

Kids have 4 to 5 years left for school. I have 529 for all
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 22, 2020, 04:36:00 PM
Tried to setup a fuel station but not really working. Need flexible hose vs the garden hose I had.

Need 30-55 gallon drums, these at 15 just don't cut it. Good for refilling a lager one though.

Kub was real trooper. Worked like a horse once I got backhoe back on. What a pain that was, bent the crud out of the PO guard. Box blade works OK, but having issues keeping whoops out of the cut.

It was almost dark when I started working again but still got about 6ft cut.

Missed the bad weather, but it was threating all day, 6 inches snow earlier this week
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 22, 2020, 04:43:07 PM
I am really jazzed about the new building, was told will have a proposal Monday.

Even if this does not work, think building a shop with a mobile in front and a walkway would be a good option.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 22, 2020, 10:25:36 PM
I am really jazzed about the new building, was told will have a proposal Monday.

Even if this does not work, think building a shop with a mobile in front and a walkway would be a good option.
That building is the key to blowing out that place
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 24, 2020, 03:37:53 AM
So the 15 gal tanks are not working, but I have an option. I have two 50 gal water tanks for an RV I got new a few years back, 1 should work great once I build a rack. Could parts with the other if someone needs it for a project.

Haven't heard from the arch yet, but not a big deal.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 28, 2020, 12:52:10 AM
Neighbor finished my well septic plans, will get them next week. Hopefully early enough to get back into town and submit.

Talked to the arch again, need to clear a few things up with the contract, IE will my budget work.

They are looking at a 4k workshop with 1200sf living area.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 28, 2020, 01:35:51 AM
A little more on this. I have decided to rotate the pad more n/s and turn the road in a little early.

Leaves about 50ft of good cutting to do. Kub can do it, but slow. Neighbor who helped with the well plans has a larger tractor and is going to help me cut that section out. Orange lines are where I cut in early and the other line is where I'm at. You can see it is getting into the hillside there much more.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 31, 2020, 11:24:37 PM
Still working on how much with the arch/metal people. Going slow but its going.

Was going to apply for well this Friday but all the offices are closed. Seeing if on line works but running into walls.


Bought a lift table from HF. Made a shorter lift peddle for it since the stock hung way out there. Got the 1500# model that lifts the quad fine.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 31, 2020, 11:32:05 PM
Yep, garage is still a mess. I have run out of places to store things even after moving a few large items outside under a canopy.

Put anchors in the garage floor for a new HF bender. Also using for my vise.

Got some new/old tires for the quad. The mud tires were wide and not really suited to my terrain. Found a used set for the rear with about 80% tread on 12in rims (stocks 10). Got a new set front tires with used rims, all in about $250 and I think I can recoup at least half of that selling the mud tires.

Now I have 12in front and rear, narrower track and better traction.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 01, 2020, 12:18:57 AM
Those tires are a good tire from my experience, they soft enough for large rocks but not so small you dig holes in sand. 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 10, 2020, 12:25:45 AM
Well, couple updates after spending last weekend up there. With the kids out of school, hopefully even more time now.

Only got about 15-20 feet of road cut this time out. Hardest part so far and got this little rock in the way for now.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 10, 2020, 12:30:04 AM
Weather is easing up a little. Was still cold but not bad all, good gloves (not work gloves) made a big diff.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 10, 2020, 12:36:13 AM
Rearranged things and found I can get both tractors in the container with buckets on and kub backed in with hoe down the center. May have to take the buckets off to get the quad in there.

Youngest is working on a 82 Honda trail 70 to bring up also. Same thing I learned on, but I think me real bike days are limited.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 10, 2020, 12:41:13 AM
Signing with the Arch for the building. Looks might it may run more than I wanted, we will see. But I get a shop and place to stay!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 10, 2020, 12:52:57 AM
Those trail 70’s are pretty neat bikes and hold value if well preserved


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 10, 2020, 02:00:06 AM
Those trail 70’s are pretty neat bikes and hold value if well preserved


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Yep, not as good as the original with the fold down bars. Great little machines though. It needs a muffler and the carb done is all, rode it around the backyard when I got it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Farmer Jon on April 10, 2020, 07:11:38 AM
Looking at your fuel tank there. It like what i use for water. Put a schrader valve in the top bung and charge it with air. You will fill way faster. I can push water through a 50 ft garden hose effortlessly.  I found that gravity feed just don't work. The little compressor in the picture didn't last long. You need a real compressor.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 10, 2020, 07:37:36 AM
Rearranged things and found I can get both tractors in the container with buckets on and kub backed in with hoe down the center. May have to take the buckets off to get the quad in there.

Youngest is working on a 82 Honda trail 70 to bring up also. Same thing I learned on, but I think me real bike days are limited.
Brings back some memories


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 10, 2020, 02:04:07 PM
So far siphon and gravity is working OK. I like the pressure idea though and got a little 12v pump too.

Probably just grab a 55gal drum and build a stand for it and fill it with the 15gal cans.

Going though about 15gal a day but jerry cans are a pain.

Something I got from my father on that bike, "if there is a problem, you just stand up"
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Sammconn on April 10, 2020, 05:11:35 PM
It’s so much easier spending other people’s money.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Plumbing-Installation/Transfer-Pumps/2771-20

The guys at work talked me into a couple of these.
Apparently they are the real deal.
Now I want one for pumping diesel at the cabin.

They claim to be not rated for that, but they did oil just fine I was told.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 10, 2020, 10:22:44 PM
So far the pricing on the buildings are killing me. I mean a basic steel building is around $6-8sf in my area talking to a company and using calcs.

I just got a quote for $16, not including setup. And they want the same for that. So 120K just for the built structure, no foundation!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 10, 2020, 10:55:57 PM
Yeah. So some Google fu and you’ll find new building ordered but not picked up that you can get for a discount. 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 10, 2020, 11:38:32 PM
Think that's where I'm heading. Get a return or RTG kit and build from there vs custom.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Farmer Jon on April 11, 2020, 07:36:07 AM
I just picked up this 30x40 for $7,700

https://www.bigiron.com/Lots/2018LegacyP30x40x14OpenEndedGalvanizedSteelBuilding
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 11, 2020, 07:54:18 PM
Thx, seen those but not for my build, extra storage maybe and not hard to put up.

Was going to sign with the $$$ arch but not sure now. Looking at kits for around $40k with slab eng done then add the living space to it.


I did sign this AM. The company was using full custom building, not anyones kit. Plus they spected a standup roof (raised seams) vs screws.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 21, 2020, 03:51:31 PM
Spent the last weekend up there but only got about 10ft of road cut. Got that one big rock in the way and a demo hammer did little to it. Between the altitude (5142) I am supposed to make the pad at and the road, I have 60ft to go. Old HF hammer does a little better than the new Buaer.

Was dumping all the dirt along side the road to move it to the pad, but ran out of room. So I made that into a ramp and started filling the south end. Worked well into the night (led lightbar is great) and then I slid off the side of the ramp and almost rolled it. Was teetering until I shoved it down the side (4ft) finding flat ground. These tires almost dig in too good, really thinking about OOT tracks (gehl thread)   

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 21, 2020, 03:55:46 PM
Can't wait to get the basic pad cut so I can get the TH up here for cooking/sleeping and toilet use. I slapped this together for now since it is just me 90% of the time.

Also did a little decorating in the container.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 21, 2020, 09:07:32 PM
Jr, you might look into a permit for some explosives to deal with the rocks.  When I lived in Little Rock the landscapers carried 1/4 sticks and would drill and blast even in residential areas


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on April 21, 2020, 09:28:50 PM
Jr, you might look into a permit for some explosives to deal with the rocks.  When I lived in Little Rock the landscapers carried 1/4 sticks and would drill and blast even in residential areas


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This might be a second choice... Amazon has it:

https://youtu.be/7cvcnkzK8Jk

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 21, 2020, 09:43:22 PM
Well that’s no fun.....


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on April 21, 2020, 09:57:23 PM
Tex, that was many years and many permit requirements ago
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on April 21, 2020, 10:44:39 PM
Tex, that was many years and many permit requirements ago
Probably still allowed in Texas tho. Haha
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 22, 2020, 01:56:23 AM
Heck, they outlawed tanerite there, crazy.

I have seen that stuff before but didn't think of it. But really a little bigger tractor or demo hammer is all I need. So far just one rock about a foot up.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on April 22, 2020, 06:15:29 PM
JR can you just rent a larger trac hoe for a day and dig the rocks out of the way? From what I have seen down here anyway most of the rock is pretty rotten. If not, don't just keep beating yourself and the equipment up, figure out a plan and run with it..
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 22, 2020, 06:46:04 PM
Trying not to break anything, that's for sure! Right now going around it and waiting to see if there are more.

Neighbor has a wheeled and tracked loader about double the kubs size, but both are down. Mostly hydraulics and almost back together. Same guy is doing my well plans/septic plans.

Talked to the arch this AM. I am going to do the footwork on finding a building company. Why pay them to search for that. I am going to start to scetch up my ideas for what I want too. Lots of ideas on youtube, plus I want to have the main structure up this year.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 29, 2020, 01:41:08 PM
Heading up this weekend, delivering a bed on the way up in Silver Springs. Dragging the Skid back for some minor work and real work hear.

Trying to get the building going using Sketchup Make 17, but just don't get it. Watched vids, but when I try the same it doesn't work. Just trying to do a basic floorplan for a 40x80 building (40x100+ slab), so it can be modified for the living space.

Thinking 3 roll ups, 2 man doors and a few windows just for the shop area. Overhang front and rear, with a nice eve, insulated with radiant heat.

Living area about 1500sf facing south, 2 rooms, 2 baths, open living-kitchen area, wetroom/utilty room in the shop area. A mezzanine over the utility room is planned later.

Still up in the air on power. Will run close to 20k for hooking to the grid. I may do a generator until really get in and always have a backup that way.

Might even do solar/battery as the living needs won't be that high. Already plan on the well pump being solar. 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 29, 2020, 06:51:40 PM
Spend 40  and do grid ties solar and spin the meter backwards during the day.  I think there are still tax breaks and you’ll pay for it long term.  I’ve figured right before I retire I’m doing 20k in solar and it will cover all the electric I use.  Ag exemption on the taxes and a well with water and I’m break even with very little $


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Mrwoody on April 29, 2020, 08:48:24 PM
JR,
why not living quarters on the second floor?   Also where are you sourcing the solar powered water pump from and cost?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 29, 2020, 09:40:50 PM
Hey Steve! Good to hear. How’s the dually treating you?  I miss the old
Girl


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 29, 2020, 10:09:27 PM
JR,
why not living quarters on the second floor?   Also where are you sourcing the solar powered water pump from and cost?
Can’t have the living upstairs.  JR is old like me and stairs suck!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Mrwoody on April 29, 2020, 11:14:03 PM
Tex,
doing good  working a job north of Indy. Will be here a while.  Dually is sittin at the house, not being used.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 30, 2020, 02:11:04 AM
Think I'm going to keep it simple and stay with one floor for now. Will be pressed now to have it built this year from what there telling me.

I may do something with a second floor and patio area from the Mez, but need to get it up first.

For solar I have a friend who does it for a living. Also hear there are water cooled panels you can use for heating too. So many options!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 04, 2020, 04:43:18 PM
Got the pad about 80% cleared this weekend.

Lost a day with tire problem on the truck. Looks like it went flat coming up the hill to the prop. I didn't notice until I was backing down the driveway. Full size spares (or close) are a must!

Drone pic shows the corner posts, where the road cuts in, runoff which will need a drain pipe and the rock line I dealt with.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 04, 2020, 04:50:21 PM
Was to windy on Sat for the drone and the tire issue cost me 1/2 the day. Will post the drone vid when I get compressed.

Couple pics of the area I cleared. Still have about 20ft on the west hill to go. Lots of dirt to move for leveling, like 6ft from the north end to the south and 2/1 edge cuts. The claw is great for clearing even without hydro working. Dug is on the n/w corner hear.

Another pic of the south view and the ridge the kids named it for.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: cj7ox on May 05, 2020, 11:35:36 AM
Looking good, JR. That tire got thrashed! Looks like you took out the sidewall with a sharp rock?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 05, 2020, 02:14:32 PM
Looks like it just went flat and that happened going to my place, about 1/4 mile on rocky dirt road.

Was more the time it cost vs the $$. Very little got done that day. Right sized spare is needed.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on May 05, 2020, 02:38:36 PM
Did you have the roadside hazzard on the tire?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 05, 2020, 03:16:31 PM
Looks like it just went flat and that happened going to my place, about 1/4 mile on rocky dirt road.

Was more the time it cost vs the $$. Very little got done that day. Right sized spare is needed.
Those are hard to store unless you do what Don did on his black pickup,  that swing gate is handy I think.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 05, 2020, 06:10:53 PM
Or a roof rack


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 06, 2020, 02:28:27 PM
No roof rack, I use parking garages to often. Will address though for sure.

So here is the video I promised. Have an older host I will use time to time not to overload this site.

Above post can explain a lot. At 2:46 is dead center where I am building, corner post can barely be made out.

https://vimeo.com/415619342
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 09, 2020, 08:18:50 PM
Playing with steel buidlings, living area facing south in the last bay by the overhang.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 11, 2020, 08:01:08 PM
Got a little more done on the building and added a "wishlist".

Looks like I am going with Great Western Buildings. Easy to work with, 6 week lead time, good price and warranty.

40x90, 110 roof. 6 inch thick floor for heating and lift.

No living details in this, just the living area about 1500-2000sf;
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 11, 2020, 08:19:31 PM
That should do it


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 12, 2020, 12:42:49 PM
Should lock up the building today. First quote was way up, but so was my want list. Took overhang off, commercial vents and adjusted doors. Free shipping to boot.

Fully insulated with rollups, man doors, 16ft walls giving mezzanine building lots of headroom and full engineered plans/foundation for 50K.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 12, 2020, 12:45:03 PM
Good progress!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 12, 2020, 12:50:23 PM
Still a tad over what I wanted, but it is what I want overall.

Would probably take me a year or so to build the living quarters but that is the plan.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 12, 2020, 01:54:01 PM
Well, just closed the deal. 6-8 weeks to get ready and a lower savings account. Tad over what I wanted (always is) but less than 10%.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 12, 2020, 08:40:11 PM
Congrats JR. One step closer to escaping Commifornia!!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 12, 2020, 10:15:39 PM
^^ I think Charles nailed it on the head^^


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 16, 2020, 06:34:50 PM
Up here now moving dirt, clearing brush. Slept in container last night.

Put the toothed bucket on, doesn't hold as much but way easier to load and the teeth smooth rough areas better.

Stopped to have hot links for lunch.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 17, 2020, 06:23:02 PM
Got a lot done this weekend. About half the pad is done, but still much more dirt to move.

Going to extend the pad 25ft north as the building is 100ft long. Border defined though. Looks like I am going to loose a big tree at the n/w corner. Have to cut in almost 6ft there and add that to the s/e end. Trying to use rocky fill for the edges for stability. As powdery as this ground feels, it compacts really well, decomposed granite is great. 

Pics don't do justice to how much dirt I moved. No drone again, it getting finicky. 

Also, dressed up the container some. Think a side door is coming.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on May 17, 2020, 06:57:16 PM
That's a good amount of dirt moving Jr. I assume roughly half of the slab will be on top of fill and half on virgin ground?
You think it's compacting enough without water?

Too bad it's not closer... I would love to help.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 17, 2020, 06:59:53 PM
That’s some good dirt work for that small skid


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 17, 2020, 07:04:10 PM
Supposed to have rain this week and well is in the works.

I cut the n/e corner a little low (below runoff) and need to fill it back in. That could add 12" to the whole slab.

The high corner (n/w) is also in the pic with the bucket (dead center), you can just make out the corner post. That needs almost 9ft removed, plus the grading slope (2/1).
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 17, 2020, 07:07:01 PM
That’s some good dirt work for that small skid


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Was all Kubota this weekend with the SS bucket. Tried to find a rhythm so I would travel and turn around less. Learning curve for sure. 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 17, 2020, 07:08:18 PM
Would the box blade be better to travel with material instead of scoopin?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 17, 2020, 07:41:06 PM
Would the box blade be better to travel with material instead of scoopin?


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Nope, I am digging it out and moving it. The s/e fill is almost 6ft high. Using road (rocky) and pad dirt. Box will be great for leveling/smoothing.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on May 17, 2020, 09:28:01 PM
Jr, what are you using or how are you ensuring what you are digging out is actually level?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on May 17, 2020, 11:56:59 PM
Ken brings up a really good point on the compaction effort. That is a lot of fill to be laying a slab on without really good compaction.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 18, 2020, 12:07:04 AM
Jr, what are you using or how are you ensuring what you are digging out is actually level?

Just my eyeballs for now. Pretty simple to get it close.

Then I have a rotary green lazer with receiver. Mounted on the poll, its way better than my eyes/but/sense.

For compacting I will water and drive on it lots. Besides my light (6k) machines neighbor has a couple larger ones, even a tracked loader. Plus where the well is going is one of the highest points. If that looks good I should be fine. I will address it with the arch/eng though. I want a solid building!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 18, 2020, 07:10:01 AM
Usually there is a certain amount of fill allowed before compaction , done I’m stages. Something like 4-6 inches, compact, 4-6 inches, compact. Iirc


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on May 18, 2020, 07:35:38 AM
Also a length of time b4 actual building starts will suffice, assuming that depends on rainfall of area
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on May 18, 2020, 08:44:20 AM
Also a length of time b4 actual building starts will suffice, assuming that depends on rainfall of area
Most want a freeze/thaw. And the more cycles the better. Back in the clay basin soil around Clarksville, TN builders were looking for 8-12 cycles (years)
But, I don't know about that sandy soil, never played in except in other countries where I wasn't building anything.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on May 18, 2020, 10:30:41 AM
Also a length of time b4 actual building starts will suffice, assuming that depends on rainfall of area
Most want a freeze/thaw. And the more cycles the better. Back in the clay basin soil around Clarksville, TN builders were looking for 8-12 cycles (years)
But, I don't know about that sandy soil, never played in except in other countries where I wasn't building anything.

I have heard things like this as well?  but it was said regarding the footings for the foundation not the foundation as a whole?  it was something like if it is undisturbed soil then it can go in at a shallower depth but if it is disturbed soil then they have to dig farther down?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Atkinsmatt on May 18, 2020, 11:20:00 AM
I am doing 2 buildings right now in the coastal GA area in sandy conditions and we are having to place 8 inches and the compact and repeat.  On one we had to go deep (almost 7') but on the other it is turndown footings all around and making efforts as to not disturb original soil more than necessary.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 18, 2020, 02:12:46 PM
West side is all cut, some fill near the center, but most near the s/e side. Building will be on the west side of the pad with the living area on the south end.

Footings are required to be 2ft deep on perimeter, looking at a 6in slab with the height/load for the shop. This stuff really compacts well being granite based, not sand/clay. Neighbors pad is solid, but he is on a hilltop.

We get rain on/off all year. Not a lot but some, one reason I was working hard this weekend on it. Supposed to rain some today. Watering galore is coming.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on May 20, 2020, 06:35:58 PM

Good luck on the compaction effort JR. If your engineer shows up with a compaction test machine you could have a lot of do over to contend with. Not saying you aren't doing a good job, but that is a big slab and building sitting on fill. If you don't have compaction you will end up with cracks and or other problems.

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 20, 2020, 10:51:16 PM
You guys bring up good points. Right now I was filling as high as I could. I will layer it more and be sure I am running over it as much as possible before the next layer.

Heck, the dmax weighs more than the tractor does, but I think the skid will compact better with the smaller footprint.

I drove on it last week with the Dmax when I left and it felt good. Sure I sank a little but the more the better now. I would hate to have to do this over again, but thinking the soil makeup is on my side.

Pad will be about 75% on solid ground or little fill.

Keep the feedback up guys!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 20, 2020, 10:54:10 PM
JR, you will have too much invested to take a chance.  Have an engineer check it out.  You can recover from a lot of mistakes but foundations aren’t one of them


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on May 20, 2020, 11:19:12 PM
If you have a couple feet of fill (more I'm guessing) it will take thousands of gallons of water to get it somewhat stable with decent dirt, but even then it won't be completely compacted. Obviously not an expert but do have some experience in this area.

Not trying to be negative, but I bet you'll be able to draw a line where that slab will crack.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 23, 2020, 04:30:04 PM
I went up again this thur/fri attempting to remedy some of my hast filling and finish the road.

I scraped down the highest piles of loose dirt. Then I used the rocky cut from the road and the west wall and layered it about a foot high. Smoothing some as I layed it and pushing the softer dirt into it. Right now I may have a spot that about 1.5-2ft deep that is filled, but not where the building goes.

Now I need to get water onto it and running over it all I can. The L45 with loader and backhoe goes at well over 4 tons, but the floatation tires are not the best. A load in the bucket and the smaller front tires are probably the best. I may have to trailer in some water but getting the well is the best.

1st pic is where I left it Friday.

2nd pic is the area I have to dig out the most. Looks soft but just a little topsoil really.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 23, 2020, 04:47:43 PM
I got within about 30ft of getting the road through. I am actually cutting it in short of the plans so I keep the trees there and do less digging. Either way I will need a culvert for the runoff. Plus I need to cut a 2/1 bank for the road edges and there is a lot of rock there.

My height is almost dead on at 5142ft, give or take the GPS altitude app.

I need better rear lights for the backhoe and bucket lights for the loader. Have some 60watt side loaders coming from amazon, but they ended up in SF for some reason before I left. Going to add a couple floods on the pushbar and another on the bucket itself.

Need to find a ram for the thumb too. As handy as it is it is a hassle to move up down wile working. Pluming is there, just need a couple hoses and quick connects.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 24, 2020, 07:02:39 AM
JR, you my have thought about this already, but you can rent a vibratory roller compactor fairly cheap.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on May 24, 2020, 10:54:30 AM
5100 feet....nice. What are the temps like up there?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 24, 2020, 12:34:23 PM
Actually a young man who lives next door works for a rental company that has a branch where I am. Sure my little trailer will handle one OK.

Temps up there are great. Normally 10-15 cooler than the hottest in reno or here. A tad colder too and windier. Around 90 when really hot and in the mid 20's at night when your in anyway. Heated and cooled shop will be nice. Oh, I hate the wind. Breezes are fine but I really hate wind!

Need to DL but I have more video too. I can't see real time but I can fly good enough to record.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 27, 2020, 02:39:15 AM
Thinking about a regular man door for the container, just not sure where. It will be moved to the pad when finished. I may get another container too with a cover, but later down the road, building is top dog right now.

So for the door, not sure if I put it on the side about center or on the main door (removing outer door locks soon). I just need to get in and out and keep critters out too. Good steel door with window, steel frame ready to go. Cut a hole, tack it on and done.

So what do you think of placement?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 27, 2020, 06:48:15 AM
I like it In the center of the side. Exterior swing as not to interfere with anything inside.

Cut your hole and weld in either 2x2 or 2x4 sq tubing for a door frame. Standard metal building door and jamb will fit in. I added angle iron over the top as a water deflector to cut down on leaks


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on May 27, 2020, 06:32:41 PM

Actually a young man who lives next door works for a rental company that has a branch where I am. Sure my little trailer will handle one.
The better the compaction now, the better the job next year. Do it right once and be done. You want 95% compaction in the top two ft. You will be spending lots of money on a cement concrete slab, you don't need a bunch of cracking in a year. Compact all the are you disturb and be done. 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2020, 02:57:59 PM
Well, got over a milestone this weekend. The road got cut all the way through. Neighbor kid came over with and bigger backhoe and knocked it out, well 95% of it. His tractor had fuel issues (clogged banjo) and stopped running with a short section not cut.

Basically he dug and I moved the dirt. Was great fill being so much rock but have a way to go on the pad and compaction.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2020, 03:13:31 PM
I do have 1 seasonal drain issue, so I stopped and got a little drain pipe.

I ran off the road too dozing off, came close to rolling it. :facepalm: Was close, need more sleep, only issue was another tire issue,,,,,,,,,,

The when changing it, I had a visitor. My son has the rattle now :beercheers:

Also made a tech glove  :laugh:
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2020, 03:20:33 PM
The claw on dug handled the pipe with a smile while I moved dirt.

Pipe got placed and began to clear the new dig.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2020, 03:29:31 PM
He dug from both sides.

About right.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2020, 03:32:38 PM
Did lots of filling and building up the ends.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2020, 03:37:06 PM
Finally about 2300 I had the whole road cleaned off. Other tractor was still there so couldn't do an official drive up.

Picture aren't great, but more will follow next trip.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2020, 04:03:59 PM
So here is a little update on the cut based off older picture above.

To late for drone, that would have been great. But not at midnite!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 31, 2020, 05:04:38 PM
Looks good! 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on May 31, 2020, 05:12:46 PM
If that pipe plugs or is too small for the amount of water, will your pad start flooding or just cut the top of road out? Do you get heavy flows or just light steady rains? Is the pipe smooth wall inside or grooved, less chance of plugging if it is smooth.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on May 31, 2020, 05:17:05 PM
Looks good JR lots of work going on up there. What is up with trailer tires, something poke a hole or too much weight in the trailer?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2020, 05:28:12 PM
Looks good JR lots of work going on up there. What is up with trailer tires, something poke a hole or too much weight in the trailer?

Yes, fill and compress is the big thing now. Soon as the fill is close I will use a laser level and the box blade. Thinking about adding some bolt on tires to the BB to help with leveling. The way these float, the wheels will help with leveling vs just the butt feeling approach.

Trailer, I ran off the road (dozey me) and almost rolled it. Thank GOD it was just a slight taper and I woke up!! Haven't checked the tire yet. Can't see any damage but it isn't holding air for long.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2020, 05:31:11 PM
If that pipe plugs or is too small for the amount of water, will your pad start flooding or just cut the top of road out? Do you get heavy flows or just light steady rains? Is the pipe smooth wall inside or grooved, less chance of plugging if it is smooth.

We get rain, but the runoff isn't bad there from what I can see. That is the main runoff for the little nook I am building in and the peaks around me are just about 100 ft away. Pipe is a smooth 12in, should be fine.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 31, 2020, 07:02:16 PM
Making good progress JR. You’ll be sitting on the porch sipping a
Toddy soon!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on May 31, 2020, 09:12:16 PM
Movin' right along!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 01, 2020, 11:06:47 PM
This has been fun with the tires.

Had to take the trailer tire in, to bad for a repair at home. Was done fast will know more in the AM if I have a new tire or a repaired tire,,,,,,,,,,

Guess my runoff the road was harder than I thought. Found this damage and a low tire on the DMax today. Little screw in there, plugged right up but the bumper took a beating when I ran off the road!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 01, 2020, 11:35:10 PM
Them tires sure didn’t last long. Don would be throwing them away 10k miles ago


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 01, 2020, 11:38:54 PM
About 3/8-1/2 tread now, but the rears are torn up pulling my little hill with a trailer and no 4x4.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 02, 2020, 07:42:43 AM
That’s minor damage for a
Valuable lesson


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on June 05, 2020, 10:21:50 AM
Them tires sure didn’t last long. Don would be throwing them away 10k miles ago


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Why yes I would! ;-)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 05, 2020, 11:42:20 AM
Worse thing for em now is they are chunking pulling the trailer up the hill and me falling asleep.

Trailer tire was a loss. Ripped a nice hole in it so no repair.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on June 05, 2020, 10:45:23 PM
I think the bigger concern now is you falling asleep at the wheel. That’s no good.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 05, 2020, 10:58:03 PM
Just pushed myself to hard and stayed up all night. Slept a few on the road, but not enough.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 11, 2020, 03:28:41 PM
On the way up again. Looking at a gen and some other things like a mailbox and credit union.

Hopefully the drone works for some pics of the road and pad
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 14, 2020, 10:19:03 PM
Went up for a couple days, got some done but not as much as I want.

On the way up I got a Kubota GL7000 diesel generator. Runs great but needs some TLC. Was a bare to load going at 600lbs, but a neighbor had a skid steer and saved the day. Had to take the rack off. For the low price ($800) figured something was up. New these are 6k, this has 4200 hrs and smokes just when started. Ran a planer and compressor and never even loaded up. Might have got it for less if I knew the battery was $140!!!

Think it has a bad head gasket, after flushing it spits out the overflow. Have to cut the fuel to stop it so something is up with the auto shutdown. Also want to add remote start. You can't even hear it in the container.

Still think I got a fair deal even if I have to do the head.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 14, 2020, 10:27:32 PM
Cleaned up the road and worked on the culvert some. Lots more rocks to gather.

Was going to remove the bypass but figured until the well is in, it might be a better access for the rigs.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 14, 2020, 11:03:44 PM
That’s a good find right there!!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 14, 2020, 11:23:35 PM
It has a handle and a wheel kit, but doubt it will go back on.

Building a little shed (8x6) for the quad, gen and air comp. Guy next prop has all the wood for free so just have to get metal for the roof.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 17, 2020, 11:49:26 AM
This is a cool little item. Looking at Gen videos it popped up.

https://youtu.be/babtv00R-Nc
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Farmer Jon on June 19, 2020, 01:58:09 PM
I want one of them Kabota generators but  I never knew anyone that had one. I'd say you got a good deal even though it needs some work.

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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 19, 2020, 05:13:25 PM
Yep, think I got a good buy anyway. DL the manual to tear it down. Start/Stop remote is $300.

Just got an adapter for the 220 to welder cord. Found the Ridge welder needs a gun, but I have the stock one off my miller since I added a longer one.

Got all I need for the well/septic permit. Have to do in person, probably next week. Think both permits are around $2k.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 19, 2020, 09:27:26 PM
So looking for some $ perspective. The homes I submit permits for I pay about $14k for the house. 

What do you expect your shop/house to be.  Did the DE need anything different with it being a shop/house?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on June 19, 2020, 09:27:41 PM
Isn't it just wonderful that you have to get permits and they only cost about 2 grand. And that covers what, a bunch of crap from an inspector that most likely knows less about the job than the contractor doing the work. I know I will be in for problems here shortly  when I put this place up for sale. The new place, well those people got permits from the county and State to add a heat pump to the heating system, along with most every thing else they did to the home or property (California soles). Around here, you can't even add an electrical plug in, in place of wiring to a non existing garbage disposal without a permit from the State. Oh well, once I get into the new place and get a shop built , with permits, I really don't care what happens within this state.  Not quite as bad as California YET. The county/state even has zoning that this area of the island, you can't improve the view by dropping a few trees. Better to ask for forgiveness than ask for approval. To darn old to really follow all the new
rules, and would rather tell the inspector to leave than follow instructions from whomever sent them out here.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 19, 2020, 11:26:26 PM
NV is way worse than I thought it would be. I don't mind a having things built right and a check on it here and there. But now its like they want to give you a rectal exam for building a shop or shed.

Going to permit and check what I have too. Then just do as I want under the radar after.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 19, 2020, 11:53:06 PM
Bob, they will let you cut down trees for a solar system. Funny how it works,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on June 20, 2020, 09:17:37 AM
NV is way worse than I thought it would be. I don't mind a having things built right and a check on it here and there. But now its like they want to give you a rectal exam for building a shop or shed.

Going to permit and check what I have too. Then just do as I want under the radar after.
I guess Idaho is going the same way. New neighbor already having issues with permits. County wants an environmental impact/water runoff write-up since we're on the side of a small mountain. They're fighting it because build site is somewhat flat.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 20, 2020, 02:23:33 PM
Unless he is changing something who cares? I was told it was a federal thing for everyone, but I doubt it.

I just put that conduit in for my road and the seasonal runoff. Sure that will come up sooner or later.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on June 22, 2020, 04:48:19 PM
"I guess Idaho is going the same way. New neighbor already having issues with permits. County wants an environmental impact/water runoff write-up since we're on the side of a small mountain. They're fighting it because build site is somewhat flat."



 Mason County will want water quality and impact statement for my garage also. Too close to the saltwater, and too close to the creek and slope. Not many other spots to put it so a good arm wrestling match is a coming.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 22, 2020, 05:07:28 PM
"I guess Idaho is going the same way. New neighbor already having issues with permits. "


Them stupid libs moving up there to get away from the regs they vote for.

What was Reagans famous quote, " I'm from the government, and I'm here to help"

LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 24, 2020, 01:58:13 PM
Finally got it all together for the well permit. Drawing I had done seemed to leave a lot out, so I did my own with all info. Should put it in this Friday.

Got a floorplan worked out, needs tweaking for sure but I like so far.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Atkinsmatt on June 24, 2020, 03:04:05 PM
Looks great.  How long will the remainder be for the shop?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 24, 2020, 03:39:28 PM
Roof is 40x100', 15' patio, building is 40x85, bays are 21'. 1st bay is the living area.

Here is the basic structure showing doors. Green is living area and it will be a solid wall to the shop ceiling both for storage and a fire wall.

Roll ups are now (1)12'x14' and (2)10'x10' with tracts to the ceiling keeping the 16' wall open. Center height is 21' with 2 skylights in each bay.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Atkinsmatt on June 24, 2020, 04:28:39 PM
Would it be a bad increase to have the OH doors opposite each other the same 10x12?  Driving straight thru might be handy.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 24, 2020, 04:31:10 PM
Would it be a bad increase to have the OH doors opposite each other the same 10x12?  Driving straight thru might be handy.

I can drive though with everything but my TH (which may go away). Everything else fits fine, but it did cross my mind.

Thx
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 24, 2020, 05:19:39 PM
How tall are your walls jr?   Can’t have a room upstairs of the living area?  Seen a few plans where they have a second floor deck under the patio roof. 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 24, 2020, 05:44:34 PM
Dave, side walls are 16'. Leaves room for a mezz all around.

I plan on putting the upstairs to good use, just not until later when all the permits and inspections are done.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Farmer Jon on June 24, 2020, 06:46:06 PM
Just keep it tall enough that you add on easily.

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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 24, 2020, 08:06:14 PM
Just keep it tall enough that you add on easily.

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Correct, that's why I went with 16' walls and taller roll up door rails. I can do a 8' ceiling with a 1' mezz and still have 7' at the walls.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 24, 2020, 09:30:23 PM
How tall are your footing walls?

How is this zoned ?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 24, 2020, 11:12:21 PM
Zoning is GRA, general agriculture 40 acres+. 1 residence per 40 acres, no mining is about it. No HOA.

Lots of horses in the area (wild too), shops, businesses. Very rural. Once I get the occupancy cleared, I am free!

Footing walls? Needs 2' under pad perimeter for frost, 16' walls.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 24, 2020, 11:33:12 PM
Yes you usually pour a footing 12-14 inches tall 2ft wide.  Then you put a wall on top.   Frost wall.   If you pour those tall you get extra height.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 25, 2020, 01:03:45 AM
Not sure about the footing, they spec it for the building size. Included in my package. I know I need a 2' deep footing for the frost at my height. Looking for a 5-6 inch pad on that for both in floor heating and a lift.

No spray foam. Beside the cost I am starting hear about the chemical venting more and more. My building has no insulation in the living area, I will use Rockwool like I used here. About a 1/3rd more than FG, but double the R for the depth and will not burn or absorb water.

The building gets 6in on the ceiling, 4 in on the walls for a start. Also adding ridge venting not included in the package. They supply a flat ridge cap compared to contoured and I get vent for the little valleys. Also looking a louvered fans for the gable to move air on hot days.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Atkinsmatt on June 25, 2020, 08:03:30 AM
Check out spray foam.  It will really seal things up and make a big difference.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on June 25, 2020, 09:58:58 AM
What Dave is talking about, is what we call out here, a stem wall. You pour the footings as tall as you want, above grade. So essentially if you had 2' tall stems, your building would have 18' walls.
The slab is poured separately in this configuration, instead of monolithic.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 25, 2020, 10:23:51 AM
What he said,


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: dave945 on June 25, 2020, 10:58:46 AM
My last big garage had two foot stem walls, it was nice in that the siding didn’t go all the way to the ground and he’s was not damaged by lawnmowers, rain splashing up on it, or bugs.  I wish my current garage had a small concrete stem wall at the base, as the siding has taken a beating from before we bought the place.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 25, 2020, 01:15:09 PM
Not sure if that is doable. 11" I beams are the concern and their mounting. I already added a critter guard. 16' will still be nice.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on June 25, 2020, 02:01:00 PM
If you spec the building with 2 foot stem walls the company can make it happen. Not their first rodeo and it gives their engineers something to do. Makes for a lot nicer ground contact for the building, gives the snow a place to buildup, and looks finished.  Just let the estimator know how high and what their building attaches to.   
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 25, 2020, 02:08:31 PM
Even a 1' stem wall would get a lot off the ground and help with critters.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on June 25, 2020, 02:23:35 PM
How far away is the batch plant? That would add some cost most likely but really be worth the cost.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 25, 2020, 04:33:35 PM
The taller the more room you have on your second floor


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 25, 2020, 04:35:49 PM
25miles, 1/2 paved, rest dirt.

Building eng working on it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on June 25, 2020, 07:18:10 PM
Time is money but most of those mixer drivers understand
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on June 25, 2020, 09:05:43 PM
Even a 1' stem wall would get a lot off the ground and help with critters.
Yeah, and you can backfill more, the taller it is... like if it was backed up to your cut in the hill you'll have to leave a small ditch around the slab because having tin all the way down to the ground doesn't allow for backfilling. Not sure if that matters, just throwing some thoughts out there.

Just money buddy. Haha
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 28, 2020, 04:40:10 PM
Did some more filling and cutting and looks like I may hire someone to finish it off. I am pecking at it with the compact.

Was hot as all getup and had wind and fire warning and evac coming over my phone. Fire was 25 miles away over 2 highway!

Neighbor is getting his tracked loader going and his backhoe out of the shop next week. He is priced right, beer, fuel and some $$$.

Opened up the pad to 100x120' for a little breathing room on the 40x100 building.

Got a well permit and perk test permit (2k by by), well scheduled about a month out. Need water to compact everything.

On the well pump, starting to do research for AC vs DC and going solar. Right now power is in the air too. I can run the pump (AC or DC) on a gen, but thinking solar (way cheaper). Either way I want a 2500 tank for storage on a hillside. I can get basic pressure with that and boost for domestic use. Here is the company I have been eyeing for some time. https://www.rpssolarpumps.com/offgrid/
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on June 29, 2020, 12:12:52 PM
Good reference on the pump Fred! I have a Chinaman cheapo 24VDC pump, but an nervous about using it...
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 29, 2020, 01:19:02 PM
What is going on at the Farm? Isn't your water about 20-30ft down?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on June 29, 2020, 05:08:10 PM
What is going on at the Farm? Isn't your water about 20-30ft down?
Well is 56 feet down to the sediment, probably a foot or two of that in there as well. Will vary widely from a depth of 6-8 feet up to 30+ feet depth. Seasonally weighted of course
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 29, 2020, 06:21:26 PM
Great time for me to drill (not including the $$$ part) as it has been a dry year so table is low. Lets see, 30k for the well, 10k pump, ouch.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on July 02, 2020, 11:14:30 AM
gofundme...gofundme...gofundme...


I'll donate the first dollar!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 02, 2020, 01:45:10 PM
Not desperate yet.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 04, 2020, 10:26:01 PM
Boys and I went up for the day. Mostly to work on the retaining walls. Several loads of rocks later they were stacking pretty good. Probably another foot on the pad side as it gets leveled out.

Then they climbed to the peak just before dark. They are there, just not real clear.

Good day until the neighbor complained about us loading the truck (2145). Almost a 1/4 mile away but not in view when the shop is done.


Just noticed you can see that problem rock in the road in pics 2 and 3. (green)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 04, 2020, 10:31:50 PM
Youngest shot for awhile both the 22 and the moss 500. Got straw bale and a AR plate for more fun.

Issue with the neighbor was probably when we loaded up the Gen, figure I'll fix it at home.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 04, 2020, 11:30:35 PM
JR check out ShootSteel.com. Good deals on plates.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on July 05, 2020, 12:57:38 AM
What did the neighbor do? Say something in person or.....?
Middle of bfe and still can't get away from that crap huh.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 05, 2020, 02:01:55 AM
What did the neighbor get mad at.  Confused also


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 05, 2020, 06:53:35 PM
Was able to capture on my new LG phone. Just $200, you guys and your crazy phones! Was in the truck charging, saw it as we left.

Here is the timeline, we were loading up. Got the number, but no name on it.

Probably about 1/2 hour in total putting the tractors away and loading the gen into the Dmax. The gen was a little work, tractors I do all the time late, just the way I roll. Never answered them and not like I do it every night. No patience for sure. I will let it go for now.

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on July 05, 2020, 07:01:52 PM
Did you reply asking who this is?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 05, 2020, 07:08:14 PM
Did you reply asking who this is?

I know,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: dave945 on July 05, 2020, 07:12:18 PM
I could possibly understand if you were shooting, honking horns, revving engines and such, but the part about “I can hear you talking to your kids” is just weird.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 05, 2020, 07:24:26 PM
I was talking over the tractor running when loading the gen, my voice carries good anyway. I run them just over idle when late and the light bars really do put out.

These same neighbors complain about the other neighbor (tractor guy) who rode his dirt bike too. 2 stroke that may annoy me too if ridding for a long time. Same kid (30) borrowed my HF mig for a few things and said it worked great on 110. Repaired a header and skid plate on his desert truck. Gave me a 55gal drum and bale when I asked where I could buy them.

Guy who sold me the land had a heart attack and was in the hosp. Sounds like it wasn't to bad since he text back, think he is about 10years older than me. 

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on July 05, 2020, 08:12:11 PM
"10 o'clock on a Friday night". That statement alone would have warranted a response from me similar to this: KMA
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on July 05, 2020, 08:25:11 PM
jR handled it correctly imo, face to face is when you tell them to KMA....  :wink:

Or next time you see him bring it up acting like it was someone else. “Can you believe what some neighbor had the nerve to text me?”
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 05, 2020, 08:40:14 PM
I like that Sean. Much less "telling" me hits me the wrong way.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on July 05, 2020, 08:45:50 PM
Kind of of a tough call. Who was making all the noise the few nights before JR was up there that night. Maybe someone else has barking dogs that don’t start till 10 pm.
If that had been me, I would have been up talking to JR to see what the problem is. 10 PM is getting a bit late for a bunch of noise and if it happened more than a few times a week I would be upset too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on July 05, 2020, 10:19:53 PM
Could always say “new phone, who dis?”
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 05, 2020, 11:14:17 PM
Face to Face is the way to go. If something is said again, late or not I will address.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on July 05, 2020, 11:24:38 PM
Kinda bored.Might as well try and get JR more fired up.
Agree with Bob on the guy could've made a visit. Texting sure gives people more courage.
... I bet his place is already built. .. and the guys he hired probably made plenty of noise building it.
Be different if JR was only 20 feet next door, or partying like a teenager.

Sorry. Strikes a nerve.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 06, 2020, 12:01:02 AM
Well, I am a night person but try to respect other people too.

I'll be around a corner and over a hill when built. Noise or time should be of little issue.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on July 06, 2020, 05:12:49 PM
I would hate having someone like that nearby...The very reason you move out to the sticks in the first place.

I'd suggest you take over a "Jug of lemonade" and work it out civilly. Once you do, and it fails, you can take the moral high ground...or have solved the issue.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 06, 2020, 05:16:46 PM
Wisdom.   


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 06, 2020, 05:28:54 PM
I have been to their house, had a tour (log cabin). Just talked to hubby last week. Came form the wife, maybe just a bad night.

As I said, not going to let it worry me much, just surprised me some. It will work out somehow.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 06, 2020, 05:34:47 PM
Just spent a couple hours with the arch getting our ducks together per say. Plan is close but some tweaking going on.

Looking at one of these for when done. Great for all those little things. Auction local ending tomorrow, well under 1k.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 06, 2020, 08:33:19 PM
That’s not a bad price. Does zero off-road!!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 06, 2020, 08:54:58 PM
That’s not a bad price. Does zero off-road!!


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Well, I figure during the build and afterword all the little things needing done. 21ft ceiling. Was watching a 4x4 that was beat all to heck and was still $2500. Was a hair to soon to pull the trigger then too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on July 06, 2020, 11:43:38 PM
I'll tell you this with all due respect JR...you Don't want to build a shop that size yourself. I bailed on my brother after getting the frame up. (90x35)
He bought a scissor lift also. Didn't work for putting up the side panels ..soft dirt.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 07, 2020, 12:15:12 AM
Believe me, I want to have it built for me. I know that won't work outside unless there is pavement, but it would be so handy inside later.

Always guys, great input.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 07, 2020, 05:51:53 AM
JR I think we are a lot a like. I’d save the money and built it myself too.  Just rent a good telehandler for a week. Getting the columns up is the hardest part. And maybe get a safety harness for that high over concrete. If they are embedding studs in the concrete for the columns make double sure they get them placed right or you’ll spend all day reworking the base plates on your columns. Or spec your columns without holes and drill them on site.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Atkinsmatt on July 07, 2020, 08:10:29 AM
You can always drill and epoxy the anchor bolts instead of imbedding in concrete.   Use all thread and good epoxy and it will be plenty strong.  Saves a lot in making sure they are placed correctly before concrete and then worrying about not messing them up during placement.  Use a extended fork lift and jib for setting them.  You could rent other equipment as you go and if you have a farm or business, write off the rental maybe.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 07, 2020, 09:14:06 AM
I don’t think jr is building this himself, he is thinking for electrical and gas lines and doing that stuff himself off this little lift. 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 07, 2020, 09:50:02 AM
Oh, I would love to build this myself. But with travel and really being a 2-3 man job for much of it it would take me months. I want this dried in this year, living area to come as I can build it. Only looking at about 900sf and the outside is finished.

 Studs are embeded. Having the slab thickened 10 ft in along both walls for future building. Slab and build cost are the question now.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 07, 2020, 08:56:27 PM
Well, lifts all went for north of 2k, I was out.

Anyway, got this front bumper for the Sportsman. $100 with shipping, bolt on with winch mount.

Still have a Warn 4500 with synthetic rope that will fit nice.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 09, 2020, 06:58:10 PM
Heading up this weekend again. Going to do some water stuff, like a 50gal barrel with solar heating. Just picked up 8 2x12 solar panels, will use I up there.

Mount the barrel with a solar pool panel. I have a DC motor that draws nothing and will hook to a small solar panel, on with the sun, off at night but warm-hot water for end of day. Weld some little tabs on the container to hold it all down. Only issue I haven't figured is fill the tank once setup? I have a couple 12v pumps, may just use that with a vent line. 50gal should last weeks, fill a little each time.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 12, 2020, 11:16:29 AM
Really got nothing major done but cleaning the container up. I need water and a dozer for compaction. N\W corner is where all the work is, then widen the road.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 24, 2020, 01:28:08 AM
Well looks like another month. They are booked solid and I am not a priority. Great time to drill too. Not a wet winter and getting near and of the summer.

Went up last weekend with a friend to pickup a car, just a day trip. He had a full size jackhammer I get to use this weekend for that rock sticking up in the road.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 26, 2020, 05:38:00 PM
Got a couple things done this time. One was a nasty rock in the road. Talked about it before some, dynomite would have been easier for sure.

I took the hard way and used a demo hammer. This thing had to be 100# if it was anything. Used 110ac so the Gen was pulled out.

Troybuilt 5500 gasser I got as a return at Lowes at least 10 years ago. Started 1st pull, runs great, but only on choke.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 26, 2020, 05:45:08 PM
Yep, it was a real pain. Not just a bump but a nice point to ruin your day if you got it.

Was about 2 hours of work, and it was work with that monster. Got it stuck twice and the Kub did not pull it out. Has to resort to taking the point off and working it with the tractor.

Finally it broke loose. I was wasted being a young dude and made dinner (hot links) drinking copious amounts of water and ice tea.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 26, 2020, 05:49:29 PM
I see my new LG phone only likes pics in the landscape mode  :rolleyes:

Got the big chunk moved and added a little fill and the road looked much better. Still needs to be another foot wider is all with the banks sloped more.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 26, 2020, 06:22:40 PM
Wow. That must have been a royal pain.  Might have been easier to phone in an air strike then fill in the crater.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 26, 2020, 06:28:28 PM
To much fire danger, but I like it. Anymore of this and I may rent an attachment.

Pad is compacting really well and most of the fill is not where the building is going. It rains there every few days. When I was getting some fill you can see the moisture in the ground.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 26, 2020, 07:18:48 PM
Next I had to remove a tree for the pad. I had started to tear it down with the kub and its thumb, but that got bent and not working now.

I picked up a Dewalt XR 20v chainsaw a few weeks ago which was about to prove itself. The bar is a little short at 12in, but it was enough for about anything I have up here.

I need to cut almost 10' under where this tree is. Looks like a little rock there, but hopefully not to bad.

1st 4amp battery got everything but 2 limbs. Grabbed a couple more and finished it off. Got lucky and only had to dig out 2 roots and the stump came out in big chunks. Now sits on the hill until I can have a nice burn up here. More than likely after I have water and it is wetter.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 26, 2020, 07:22:40 PM
I have used the 20v saw next to the 60v and it’s about two batteries to one.    The 20v runs great and not a single bit ashamed to have it next to the gas stihl


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on July 26, 2020, 08:14:27 PM
Is that mesquite wood jr or shiff sage brush?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 26, 2020, 08:32:24 PM
Junipers, lots of em!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on July 26, 2020, 11:15:17 PM
Best firewood there is.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on July 27, 2020, 09:13:28 AM
JR, get some DexPan

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Dexpan-44-lb-Box-Type-3-23F-50F-Expansive-Demolition-Grout-for-Concrete-Rock-Breaking-and-Removal-DEXPAN44BOX3/204378643
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 28, 2020, 05:33:51 PM
Was told about that before, might try next time. Need to get a SDS bit though.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 30, 2020, 03:07:41 PM
Grr, was just told I am 2 more months out for the well. May look for an alternative.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on July 30, 2020, 09:39:49 PM
Same in Idaho. There's a lot of drilling going on.
Not sure if I mentioned this but I was waiting for my neighbor (the one we just ran power to) to get their well drilled, so I would have a rough idea on depth and cost, since they are the same elevation as me, and about 600ft away.
 The neighbor behind us, farther up the mountain hit 25gpm at 225ft., so I was optimistic.

Well, just talked to them and they hit water at 740ft and only 8.5gpm.
....$25 grand. Would've been 30k but didn't have to have a liner because it was solid rock. I was trying to save up 10 grand but now it's gonna take longer. Lol
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 30, 2020, 09:46:22 PM
Weird Ken. You may hit water at a different depth just a few feet away. But it may be shallower ...or deeper


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 30, 2020, 10:00:05 PM
Well (pun) I am hoping for way less than 600'. Closest nieghbor went 600', he is about 75' higher than me, but water came up to 200'. Other neighbor is 400' with water about 200' at about the same level. They are both on hills with drop offs, I am in a bowl so hoping for the best. Plus I see moisture just digging a few inches for my fill. 10-15gpm is normal and why I want a holding tank.

600' is worked into the budget, but not the pump. Want to see how deep. Solar is about 1/2 the price but how deep affects that.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 10, 2020, 12:19:18 AM
Had a decent weekend up at the Ridge. Cept I ran over my water bottle. Just a wally special but it works great!

Also got this nice little (26qt) fridge for the trips. I was going through 3+ bags of ice and had to plan when to get them. I fill it, put a small bag of ice in it, some teas, gatoraid and food. Even has a small ice tray if needed. Runs on 12v or 110 but seems to go into limp when the truck hasn't run for a day. I just put it in the cont using the solar/deep cycles and it works great, neve an issue at 33F for 2-3 days. Was just $180 on amazon and has bluetooth. I won't use it though as they want location updates?

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 10, 2020, 12:31:30 AM
Pad is starting to look like, well a pad! Have about 40ft in the n/w corner, but lots of digging to go. About 10ft at the corner, hopefully not to much rock.

Guy who was going to help wants water, that is still 2 months off right now. That is for just the well, not the pump. For the interm I am probably going to get a 2500gal tank and place it on the hill (planned anyway) I will get a few hundred feet of hose and the neighbor will fill as needed. Just hosing it down for the dust will be a big help too as well as compacting it. Looks like I am getting rain every week, not much but washes all the tracks away.

There was this little glimps of rain as I looked at the great sunset.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 10, 2020, 12:35:12 AM
Both tractors ran great, but the quad will be nice. Have enough room for it if I drop the bucket.

This is how I cram all the stuff in the cont before I park the tractors. Back in the hoe and the bucket goes into the center.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 10, 2020, 07:06:06 AM
Looking good. Nice and organized!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 10, 2020, 09:20:46 AM
Are you sure it’s rain and not wind blown?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 10, 2020, 02:16:18 PM
Organized? Some, that is mostly for "stow" there. Gets spread out a lot when I'm in there. All the cooler have food in them. It was all laying around just a couple weeks ago.

Nope, its rain. Get it now and then when I am there. Just wish it was a little more is all.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 11, 2020, 11:54:40 PM
Heading up to Ukiah tomorrow to get a water tank. In stock tanks for just over $900 for a 2 hour drive.

After a few calls to Reno and checking TSC locally they were running $1400 for 2500 gal, now just showing 3k for $1700
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 13, 2020, 12:24:28 AM
Found one about 2 hours up the freeway in Anderson. $999, no tax (out of state use). 2600gal. Was a turd pulling it back. Is under 400# but is like a sail in the trailer. Might just haul it up on friday to get it gone or could leave it on the trailer for the week stored. Still need to figure fittings and supply.

Measured and I need about 1000 feet in hose for this setup (850 as the crow flies). Thinking of using drip poly or PVC. Regular hose would run about $500. 5/8 Poly is about $100 for 1000ft in 500 ft rolls. 3/4 PVC is better and would run about $250 and then has to be glued and then what as this temp?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on August 14, 2020, 12:29:58 AM
The poly should hold up better to freezing than pvc. If the pvc splits from freezing it goes the whole 20 ft stick at least. The poly just might swell up and not even rupture.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 14, 2020, 01:27:07 AM
Hopefully it is not out that long. Plus it is made for weather, but I doubt freezing.

Heading up in the AM with the tank and a IBC. Besides dropping them off finding a spot for the tank would be nice. High as I can get but not sticking above the hill.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 15, 2020, 04:53:23 PM
Hauling this thing was like having a sail behind me. Barely 12mpg going up  :tongue:

Dumped it off along with a 250gal tote. Will do final placement hopefully next trip and run the line to my neighbor for filling.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 17, 2020, 12:48:18 AM
Best placement with access I have found is about 60' above the pad. Would be just on my side of the hill with the top below the crest. Looking at water level monitors and hose now.

I got a couple hundred 3/4 of hose from HF this weekend. Can always use them but getting the full 1000' ft like that is pricey for a temp use system. Best I have found is this so far. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000H5WQI2/?coliid=I3LI84NP2LES6C&colid=1Z3GNP120A3PC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Some water level monitors are nuts $$$, been looing at this right now; https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Water-Tank-Liquid-Level-Meter-Monitor-with-Temperature-Sensor-100m/164302991752

Open to idea guys of course.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 17, 2020, 01:03:34 AM
Quick sketch for tank. This location is pretty good access from the east side of the prop or going around above the pad.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 20, 2020, 03:48:32 AM
Picked up 1000' of 3/4 irrigation line, 3/4 hose adapters, couple of splices for $100. They said it is good for standard pressure use, but not for holding that pressure. So tank filling should be a non issue. Good thing I checked the hose though, they had given me a 500' spool at first. 150mi away is not the place to find out.

Going to run a 2" line from the tank down to the pad for pressure with a valve at the tank. Then a regular 3/4 hose from there for use. Fill is 1.5", but will run a 90 down to a 3/4 with another 90 as not to stress the long line.

Hopefully this weekend as school is canceled. That and more or less finish the pad and start using the water to compact more.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 23, 2020, 04:26:15 PM
Thought I would get away from all the smoke this weekend, but no. Almost as bad with a fire up north.

Got a pad roughed out for the tank. Getting it up there will be a 2 man job.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 23, 2020, 04:29:06 PM
Cut a ATV trail right off my road in so I don't have to go around the hill everytime.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 23, 2020, 04:38:24 PM
Pad is going OK, here is a view from the where the tank is. N/E, S/W and S/E corners are clear. I also need to build some berms and trench a little to keep water from running onto the pad. North side is the biggest deal, that has to be diverted down the east side where the natural runoff is.

About 25% more to clear, but it is the hardest area to cut out. About 10' at the n/w corner and it looks like rocks galore.  I may need something a little heavier for this just to get it knocked down.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 23, 2020, 05:09:32 PM
Little more of what I have to do and where I am. Dug most of the perk test ditch and shows the runoff. Started berm on the north side.

The atv trail go almost right up to where I took the picture.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 27, 2020, 02:22:50 AM
Saw a truck on my cam yesterday, it was the well company. They said they could drill in a week, but needed the pad to be 100x150 for a larger rig. Had to say no way to do that.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 28, 2020, 11:07:20 PM
Plans are about done, few little changes to go. Already added a sink in the laundry room and added several barn doors.

I reversed the master toilet and shower so I can have a bigger shower.

Also think I will go with stamped concrete for the patio.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on August 28, 2020, 11:41:31 PM
I have stamped concrete, not sure I’d do it again. The lines fills up with junk and make it look dirty.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 29, 2020, 12:04:08 AM
Plans are about done, few little changes to go. Already added a sink in the laundry room and added several barn doors.

I reversed the master toilet and shower so I can have a bigger shower.

Also think I will go with stamped concrete for the patio.
Stop for the love.   The double sink is stupid.  Every wife wants a double sink no darn reason.    How often do you use the bathroom together?   You poop and she is nowhere near it.   She poops and again you are no we’re near it

Single sink is all that is required save 500 and dump the double sink


Move toilet to sink cabinet side build a pricey wall and make the shower big.  Shower large enough you can bend over and wash them ol feet with out hitting your head on the wall



You guy have no idea how many times a week I tell customers double sinks are such a waste of space, money, time, function

Dumb



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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 29, 2020, 12:10:58 AM
Dave, you make good point. Nice single sink and a BIG shower!

I will have cement for the patio, want it to look nicer than cement. So either stamped or I will have to put something on it later.
Title: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 29, 2020, 06:33:18 AM
It’s not really the second sink unless you are both getting ready for work at the same time.  Otherwise its the counter space, cause her stuff always takes over the counter...

Have you considered eliminating the toilet from the master and expanding the water closet in the shop to accommodate a door on both sides so you can have a private water closet accessible from both the bathroom and the shop?  Then one could be in the bathroom while the other is taking a poop.  Plus it would give you more counter space and space for a bigger shower

Also, I like stamped concrete. Much easier and cheaper than covering it later with tile, etc.  Just keep it power washed, but be careful of the sealer, otherwise it can be slippery when wet.

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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 29, 2020, 07:33:55 AM
This is the retirement plan, she’s gonna be sleeping in while he gets up way before because his back hurts in the bed,     


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on August 29, 2020, 10:22:54 AM
It’s not really the second sink unless you are both getting ready for work at the same time.  Otherwise its the counter space, cause her stuff always takes over the counter...

Have you considered eliminating the toilet from the master and expanding the water closet in the shop to accommodate a door on both sides so you can have a private water closet accessible from both the bathroom and the shop?  Then one could be in the bathroom while the other is taking a poop.  Plus it would give you more counter space and space for a bigger shower

Also, I like stamped concrete. Much easier and cheaper than covering it later with tile, etc.  Just keep it power washed, but be careful of the sealer, otherwise it can be slippery when wet.

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I've been at war with my Kat for years now. We have the stupid double sink (I'm in Dave's camp on this one)
Anyway she is a clutter to put it mildly. I have the left side and she apparently has the right and left sides.
Well after the morning hustle, I will sweep all of her bottles, razors, brushes, bottles, sprayers, and who knows what into her sink
This will go on for 4-5 days. Then one day I'll find all of my stuff (mouthwash and a razor) in my sink.
Funny...
When we are both prepping at the same time she will wait impatiently for me to clear off my side so she can use it to do her hair. Maybe the mirror is distorted on her side, dunno, but only mu side is good for hair and some makeup...
Women...
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 29, 2020, 10:50:46 AM
Have you tried switching her sides?  Just rotate everything and see what she does lol. All else you’ll get a laugh out of it Don


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on August 29, 2020, 11:13:43 AM
Have you tried switching her sides?  Just rotate everything and see what she does lol. All else you’ll get a laugh out of it Don


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Well, I guess this may be the season of change or something
So just after I posted I went in there and the sink area is all put up and spotless!!!!!!!!!
It's like I woke up during the rapture or something like that...
What's next, some old gizzer molester running for president or college football not happening...???
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 29, 2020, 11:04:33 PM
Well, I am the one who sleeps in. As for taking over a spot, she does the shower (how can you need 10-12 bottles), the bedroom (can't see the top of her dresser) and so on. Her side of the room is worse, the floor is covered with clothes, dresser drawers keep "memorabilia".

For the toilets, it stays IN the bathroom. There is one in the shop already.

Single sink is a go, makes sense. With wifey or not, the bigger shower I like.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 30, 2020, 12:15:43 AM
Well, I am the one who sleeps in. As for taking over a spot, she does the shower (how can you need 10-12 bottles), the bedroom (can't see the top of her dresser) and so on. Her side of the room is worse, the floor is covered with clothes, dresser drawers keep "memorabilia".

For the toilets, it stays IN the bathroom. There is one in the shop already.

Single sink is a go, makes sense. With wifey or not, the bigger shower I like.
I would never build a bathroom with double sink or a tub ever again shower dual head.   


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 30, 2020, 12:21:49 AM
I am really thinking about a dual shower head. I love my showers.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 30, 2020, 06:43:13 PM
Having another thought to dumping the slider door in the master for a nice window. Changing the 2 windows by the bed to just one large window also, then adding an entry door near the bathroom.

Master will be a single sink with the toilet next to the sink/cabinet and room for a nice big shower, like 4x6.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on August 30, 2020, 07:38:11 PM
I can weigh in on the tub a little. Could do without it, but I must confess on those cold days when you are sore and cramped from hard work outdoors, a steamy hot soak in epsom salts is truly healing. Have done it for years and just look at how pretty I still am!

Old peeps like bath tubs, just sayin...
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 30, 2020, 07:44:14 PM
Thats why I went for the jet/soaker tube. Ladies like em and hopefully for grandkids too.

Friend wants to give a me a hot tube, but thats down the road if it works.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 30, 2020, 08:49:09 PM
Jr if you moved that whole dividing wall between shop and home five feet into shop you could gain some very valuable footage

The master bath could grow back keep the sink and make Privia the room for toilet, shower wider then four feet
Your kid bathroom would be able to have a that tub you want and a linen closet now to keep some fresh towels.

Mostly that laundry room is to small for three persons to live with.  Five feet should be able to flip the washer dryer combo 90 degrees and give you cabinet space behind for countertop and uppers

The kitchen could get a much more needed pantry space.   Remember nothing is close and retirement means you don’t need to always travel and you could stock supply more stuff less trips


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 30, 2020, 10:22:19 PM
Moving it back 5ft would mean I beams get in the way. Right now they are in the corners and were pushed back 4ft already (21 to 25f). Giving me 1000' living, only 100' smaller than my original 3 bedroom house.

It is more room than I have now for the pantry and the laundry is bigger. The island is open for size and shape. I figure for eating I can add a table next to it if needed.

For major supplies I have a shop that I don't want to make smaller.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 06, 2020, 05:51:34 PM
Ran up saturday just to get away and take a couple things up. Mainly a 1300lb dump cart for the quad to get it out of here.

Cleaned up the bypass road and almost finished the last low spot in the pad. Just one small area to fill. Digging out the hillside is taking a long time, moving the stuff using the toothed bucket is way easier to grab a load (thanks). It holds less, but it fills better and less work/stress on the kub. Neighbor got his tractor back so he said he will help out now some.

Well is scheduled in 3 weeks if that holds. Pump is the question still. Like the solar idea with backup.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 06, 2020, 06:26:37 PM
The area looks really nice jr.   Keep up the good progress


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 06, 2020, 07:05:11 PM
Thanks Dave. It is getting closer. Plans almost done. Building still a couple months out though. Hopefully I can the pad pored at least this year. Plus, I can drag my trailer up for halfway decent living too. Water will mean so much too, I want to plant a few trees!

Still tossing around the power issue. 20-30 no matter how I do it. Why I like solar for pump and run on a gen until I figure it out.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 06, 2020, 07:06:54 PM
JR, have you looked into renting a big dozer for that work?  I’m guessing a couple grand for a week would do it?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 06, 2020, 07:36:20 PM
Thought about it. Probably 1-2 days really, plus it would compact everything well.

Guy up there who does this just down the hill. I have his card, $170 and hour but it would be done! We talked a few weeks back, he wanted water on site.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 08, 2020, 04:41:56 PM
Well, trying to get ahold of the guy who does the dozer work. Just plain ready for it to be done.

Also, I just picked this up on Ebay. Put in an odd amount and it worked, last second. (I know about auction sniper) There were 5, mine was mid priced. Just an hour away to pickup.

My roof height is 21' and I can use it around here first getting my eave's done above the garage.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 08, 2020, 07:58:29 PM
That’s pretty sweet. Good deal?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 08, 2020, 08:32:24 PM
That’s pretty sweet. Good deal?


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Tad more than what I wanted, hoping for around 1k, with fee's a tad over 2k. There were 6 on ebay today, 2 went for less, 2 went more. Same thing on Ebay/craigslist going for 4-6K BIN.

With just being 52x30 parked and using regular 110. Storage and charging are simple.

I will get it friday
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 12, 2020, 11:31:12 PM
Went and picked this up yesterday. Seems to function great. Batteries show serviced on 7-20 and looked in good shape (acid and cables)

Leveled the trailer out (1.5* or 3*) so it would lift and the youngest got a nice view. Tires still show tread. GR-20, so 20' lift at 350lbs for a 26' working height. The 12/15 list 500lbs, I think it has to do with the mast. Only 30x60 so esay to store even here.

This will be great for building and some few things I have to do around the house in Ca, so for now it will stay here.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on September 12, 2020, 11:39:12 PM
Not so sure about using webbed straps on metal edges like that. Chain would be better.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 13, 2020, 09:12:28 AM
I was just typing out. Can we get this man some Chains and binders please.  ?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 13, 2020, 01:06:29 PM
I have them,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 13, 2020, 02:28:35 PM
...... keeping them safe from rust or what?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 13, 2020, 02:31:01 PM
Yep  :wink:
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Sammconn on September 13, 2020, 10:28:09 PM
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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 14, 2020, 10:33:59 PM
Anyway, checking out the TH as it will be going the ridge soon as the pad is finished. Should be a little better sleeping arrangment than the cont.

I had sealed the roof up some last year, but not good enough it seems. Looks like I had water coming in on the other side from my repair doing the same thing. Mushrooms were there and some wall pushed out. Then I found a couple cases of canned goods gone bad, leaking pretty well, but most stayed in the wrapped cases.

You can also see where the ceiling has given a little about the last 6' or so. Plan is to seal, cover and get it dried out to see if I want to repair once the shop is closed in.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 20, 2020, 03:01:13 PM
Saw this last time up but got a Pic this time. Here in Kali I get thumbs up and wave all the time about a Trump sticker on my truck.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 20, 2020, 03:12:49 PM
Scoped out the pad this weekend with the equip guy. Using the center of the pad as 0, the front is 2' low, rear about 2' high. Lots of dirt to shuffle but getting there. Still need to cut the NW corner, running into rock there.

Got the pad filled in at least so it is basically flat now, then my rear right flare fell off! Well, all but 2 rivets, not sure how never hit a thing.

Dang air mattress went flat about halfway through the night. Was on a cot but my old bones didn't like that. Oh well another $7 intex at wally,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 20, 2020, 03:17:47 PM
Got the tank pad leveled, brought a couple buckets of dg up there to smooth it out, then will lay down some OSB and some carpet to protect the bottom.

Ran out of light so next trip it will get up there. Have to look at my straps to carry that thing. Probably hang for the hoe and go the long way around as its flatter.

Tank will go behind this tree about 70' above the pad. It will be below the crest of the hill so out of site and severe winds for the most part.

Well is now only 1-2 weeks away and found my permit wasn't done yet. County had not received the state waiver so I jumped on that. Called the inspector and hopefully get my perk test done the same time.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 21, 2020, 08:57:33 PM
Got a call, well permit is ready and they are saying next week for drilling.

Hope its not deep, but want a solid supply. Still looking at solar for the well. I have the panels just depends on how deep.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 25, 2020, 02:56:11 PM
Got the final drawings for the building. I went to 9' ceilings and added 2 windows up stairs. Put a side door in the master bedroom and centered a bigger window, got ride of the slider door for a large window.

Shop shows the roll ups, but not the man doors (place as needed)

Can't wait to get a rendering form the Arch.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on September 25, 2020, 06:31:26 PM
Lotza room there.

You going to be alone or will frau follow sometime?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on September 25, 2020, 08:04:49 PM
Looking forward to the final product... installed!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 25, 2020, 11:03:05 PM
I would be wowed if the pad got poured this year, not looking good. No Arch plans, no permits yet and weather is going to be a factor in about a month.

Pretty sure I can dig the footing and do the plumbing rough in, then add a little cement right? At least they can drive all around the pad. Should not need a pump truck and I still have funds for all that now.

Got a call from the equip guy and he cleaned up my road. It was still wavy and narrow. Will see it next week, cost $1300 but it is a 1/4 mile with some granite mixed in.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 30, 2020, 02:59:47 PM
Ug, another week for the well drilling. Couple of issues came up and I got pushed back 10 days. Sure hope it is just a 2-300' well vs 600'.

Finish up the water tank this weekend hopefully.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: EL TATE on October 01, 2020, 11:05:44 AM
Still, looking like heap tons of progress and a nice little chunk of land there JR.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 01, 2020, 01:36:54 PM
Thx, yes progress but it always takes longer than you think.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 04, 2020, 08:25:59 PM
Got a major thing done this weekend. Placed the tank up on the hill.

Was interesting, think I got heat exhaustion or something near the end. All I did was a little raking, but it killed me. Now this is at 5k vs the 100' I am used to but I was not working all that hard. Got super weak, blurred and dialated eyes. No pain, breathing was OK but it hit me like a rock. Wasn't real hot and I was drinking lots of water. Anyway I survived, but it took about 2 hours to recover sitting in the AC of the max.
Oh, and the batteries were dead in it (18 month old interstates from costco) A friend showed up just as I came off the hill and jumped it for me. Not the first time either for this set, they will go back.

First this was how to get the tank up the hill without rolling the tractor. I decided to use the new road I cut as it was almost straight up the hill. Also figured not to sling the tank, but use the forks. However I placed a sheet of OSB on the forks to spread the load and protect the tank. Also had to keep the tank off the receiver and a couple pieces of wood solved that.

I had already cut some OSB and got some old carpet to pad the tank.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 04, 2020, 08:33:28 PM
Scooped up the tank, well pushed it really, but I got it on there OK. A few tie downs and I was off. Was a little hard to see,,,,,,,,,,,

Placed the OSB and the carpet down and slid the tank off after a slow climb up the hill. I did end up breaking the OSB in half and I couldn't back out! Thank goodness it had a backhoe which pulled me up fine.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 04, 2020, 08:41:35 PM
I was happy with the placement with the access and bungs. I will probably put a little dirt around it and put a tarp over it for UV protection later. Green blends in well, but it could have been 3-4' farther south. But I just didn't "feel" it was worth the work now.

You can see it from the pad, but not unless you are looking for it. Hopefully when I get water in it the 50' elevation will give me enough pressure for the basics.

Finished the PERK test hole, but my neighbor didn't did the deep hole enough. Needs to be 12-13' deep, and is just about 10'.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Sammconn on October 04, 2020, 09:25:25 PM
50 feet vertical should net you in the ballpark of 20 psi.
Should be half useful to you.

Be careful out there. None of us are getting any younger and beat is a killer.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 04, 2020, 10:58:19 PM
I was checking and 75 would be great giving me around 40psi. I think until I really live there it will do for now. I may run a booster.

My truck batteries are what is getting me. Being just 18 months old they should be fine. I do run a little 12v cooler sometimes and was running a 400watt inverter when this happened. But either should be good for days on 2 batteries. Might look at the Oddessy battery, hear they are much better. Plus with regular batteries going for $150 now, the price is not quiet as bad. 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 05, 2020, 08:13:41 AM
Good work JR. Be careful. I was working outside in 105 heat this year and despite drinking 96 ounces of water I started feeling “off”.  Took some time off to recover before it got worse.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on October 05, 2020, 10:21:19 AM
I was checking and 75 would be great giving me around 40psi. I think until I really live there it will do for now. I may run a booster.

My truck batteries are what is getting me. Being just 18 months old they should be fine. I do run a little 12v cooler sometimes and was running a 400watt inverter when this happened. But either should be good for days on 2 batteries. Might look at the Oddessy battery, hear they are much better. Plus with regular batteries going for $150 now, the price is not quiet as bad. 
I have had two different Interstate batteries fail in my Suburban, now on my third and I've only had that truck around two years. I just keep taking them back. Interstate used to be super great batteries.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 05, 2020, 11:46:12 AM
I’ve been buying deka batteries and have had Success


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: cj7ox on October 05, 2020, 02:57:55 PM
I've had good luck with the NAPA brand batteries in my 3500. They're made in the USA, too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 05, 2020, 05:26:51 PM
Yep, interstate is not what it used to be. Even costco changed the return policy. Was 4 years exchange, now its 3 years prorated so you get less back and price goes up.

Was just told my well should going by friday, finally. Have me scheduled for a week but hoping for a shallower well.

Hoping the incident was a reminder to take better care of myself. Being 62 and a little heavy is not the best thing.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Sammconn on October 05, 2020, 05:57:53 PM
400w inverter will draw upwards of 35 amps.
Don’t let CCA fool you to believe it is AH.
Two different things. That inverter would flatten a car battery in about four hours at rated load.
The coolers are not easy on a battery either.
If you’re going to run those add a bit more solar to the house batteries in the can.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 05, 2020, 07:48:07 PM
They would not even charge small things without going down. Fridge is super eff and I pre cool before I use. So far pretty happy with it. When at the ridge I use the solar and batteries up there. Holds a solid 14.4v all day and stays about 13v all night running it and the lights.

Inverter was charging a mini laptop, Maybe 150 watts. They have gone dead before and with weather coming up having fresh batteries will put me at ease.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Sammconn on October 05, 2020, 08:37:27 PM
Fair enough. I have seen lots of people underestimate loads.
Once you have new again you’ll be good.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on October 05, 2020, 10:21:30 PM
Exide AGM. Been in my truck 3+ years now and they’ve been great. Exide is/was one of the last made in the USA brands.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 05, 2020, 10:32:53 PM
I am looking at AGM, love em. These were $6 exchange and if they go I will go AGM for sure.

In the cont I have a 12v and two 6v AGMs, all 100AH. Even if I run a 800watt inverter they stay nice and almost 13 all night.

I was looking at Napa batteries today, think they are made by Deka now? AGMs were a fair price although I hear the oddesys are better? At least I have fresh batteries for the winter.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 05, 2020, 10:38:05 PM
On my little incident, wife unit thinks it could have been a diabetic issue. Yep, I am type 2 and do take insulin and may have had a slight crash.

Normally I am around 125, but test all the time under 100 in mid afternoon when this issue happened. Had oatmeal for breakfast after 8 hours of sleep.

Normally I don't test when up there, but that might change now. It was not fun.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 07, 2020, 09:32:01 PM
Just told it will be next week now for the well.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on October 10, 2020, 08:21:34 PM
JR, hope they find you good water so you won’t need a softener. If you do need to install a salt base softener plumb the rinse water to a dry well not the septic system. I tried the citrus filter one in Bullhead City, tore it out and went back to salt type. 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 10, 2020, 10:10:18 PM
Water is hard and alky from what I hear. They used to build the  Saturn rocket boosters there and just dumped the waste.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on October 13, 2020, 09:10:56 PM
JR, the well drilling still happening this week?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 13, 2020, 11:55:47 PM
JR, the well drilling still happening this week?

Just got confirmation we are are go. They will setup Thursday AM, I will be there around noon.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 15, 2020, 07:31:01 PM
This showed up about 1500, looking like tomorrow is a go.

Still another inspection before they drill.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on October 16, 2020, 09:02:23 AM
Is that a N Korean SCUD launcher?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on October 16, 2020, 12:04:19 PM
Is that a N Korean SCUD launcher?

Only if they charge by the foot.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 17, 2020, 12:11:40 AM
First day, 75'

They really tested the culvert
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on October 17, 2020, 12:21:58 AM
Is that the mud they used?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on October 17, 2020, 12:25:11 AM
That can't be the only pic you took. Let's see the action!

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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 17, 2020, 12:25:17 AM
Where is the YouTube video of this thing doing stuff


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 17, 2020, 03:15:26 PM
No vids while up here, but
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 18, 2020, 03:41:23 PM
Getting the head started
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 18, 2020, 04:20:34 PM
That looks like a mess!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 18, 2020, 04:39:31 PM
That was nothing compared to this. That went out over 20', covered the road I was on (I moved just in time) and the tree.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 18, 2020, 06:46:14 PM
Did they finish? How deep did they end up going for water?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 19, 2020, 04:01:01 PM
As posted above, they got 75' the first day. Only drilled from 1300 to 1530 with all the setup.

They should be done this week easy. Trying to head up Weds (day trip), hoping they will be done and to get the perk test done.

Come to the realization that I need a flatbed more than a dump trailer (live and learn)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 21, 2020, 07:09:12 AM
Safe travels today JR.  Look forward to an update on the well


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 21, 2020, 12:20:17 PM
Thx. Looks like everything I want to get in a trailer is made there in Tx. Hard to find anything out here now.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 22, 2020, 05:35:29 AM
Looks like the dump is sold, got about 6 calls on it. Funny a ladt from NV is supposed to come get it.

I liked my Maxxd 22' but few around. PJs are around but the dumps QC is not what I call stellar.

Made the run up to the Ridge. Well is 380' and about 2gal a minute. Tomorrow will tell, want over 5 easy, prefer 10, will see.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 22, 2020, 08:17:21 PM
Had about 10 emails on the Dump. Got full asking price with no issues.

Now looking for another flatbed. Some around, but not many (unless I lived back east) I have been looking for a Maxxd, like I had but thinking about a PJ or Big Tex too. Most are 3+ weeks out, but not a real hurry for now. Any feedback on the PJ or Tex? I was not impressed with QC on the PJ.

On the well, they are at 480'. They are going to line/cap it there, thinking it has around 10gpm.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on October 22, 2020, 10:30:57 PM
480 is not bad. Could've been worse for sure.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 22, 2020, 10:34:39 PM
Yep, I'm happy with it if the flow is good. Being shallower, a solar pump is looking better!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: dave945 on October 22, 2020, 10:44:01 PM
Wow, 480 is shallow?  At my old place we had a well and I pulled the pump up a couple times to clean the foot, only about 60 feet down. But we are in slightly different climates.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on October 22, 2020, 11:08:43 PM
Static well height at farm in Indiana was 45’.......


Big Tex, no frills solid trailers. Overloaded them regularly with steel and they held up as well as the pj or load max units.

I think they’re a great bang for the buck & were built in TX I believe so certain models came from the factory over max 102” width. Must hsve been a Texas thing.....  :tongue:
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 22, 2020, 11:16:57 PM
I’d say stay away from a big bubba trailer. That’s the only ones that I have seen here that are junk and I couldn’t tell you if they ship nation wide or not


Jr what was your neighbors water level?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 22, 2020, 11:31:48 PM
They had a little pocket around 180. My neighbor is 600, about 200 static. It is dry as heck up there now, good time to drill.

Got lots of gravel now to firm up the road. Sure water will help too. 6" casing is here, sure thats not cheap.


It really between, Big Tex, PJ and Maxxd. I can find a PJ here and there, BT is about 4 weeks out, but local and a fair price.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 23, 2020, 07:32:23 PM
40 gal at 480, 200 static
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 23, 2020, 08:10:30 PM
That’s good news right?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on October 23, 2020, 11:09:31 PM
40 gal at 480, 200 static
In English for those of us who didn't graduate? 40gpm? 200ft of water column?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 24, 2020, 02:22:20 AM
I am new to this too, so here it where it is. I was hoping for a 400' well but budgeted for 600'.

Well is 485' deep, sides started falling in after 400' and a small pocket of water. Around 2gpm then, want around 10, 5 is OK for my use with storage.

Casing (6") was pushed in to 485' then they used air pressure to push up just the ground water, filled a 5gal bucket in 8.5 seconds.

They ran out of gravel to secure the casing and still need to seal the top 30' with cement and cap. Hoping for static around 200' or less.

Now looking at solar pumps/systems since power will be a gen while I am there. Use the solar to fill the 2600g tank and work with that pressure for now.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on October 24, 2020, 07:28:53 PM
Cool!

Makes that a survivable location!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 30, 2020, 01:00:42 PM
So a big custom home burned last night about 1/2 mile from me. This was a 2 story A frame with a separate garage, just gourgous.
This guy was from Penn and is wife from Can left him after a DV. He had torn up the house good and was heard yelling all the time. Been up there checking on him with others.

https://www.ktvn.com/story/42845602/fire-destroys-home-in-rural-palomino-valley-investigation-underway
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 30, 2020, 01:32:37 PM
Think it was arson?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 30, 2020, 03:02:36 PM
Oh yes. Here is best picture I could find from my container.

The I found this sat view. Was a nice home!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Sammconn on October 30, 2020, 06:58:09 PM
Glad you have water jr.
My father in law ran a sand point for the last 50 odd years.
10 feet. That’s it. Man 480 seems deep to me too. Lol
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 30, 2020, 10:26:23 PM
Others are way deeper. Remember I am high desert.

Going to measure it hopefully tomorrow. Had to buy a 500' cord today.

Going on a small road trip for my trailer tonight.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 30, 2020, 10:49:55 PM
Drive safe Dear


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 30, 2020, 11:31:33 PM
Still bringing a friend? Lunch is still on me.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 30, 2020, 11:39:48 PM
We will see if he is up that early but yeah.

You don’t need to be buyin lunch.  Need some good time in the seat to contemplate life   


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 31, 2020, 04:56:26 AM
Need is right. But the least I can do plus fuel.

Having diner at GSR now.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 31, 2020, 08:36:11 PM
Well my portion is done, picked up delivered and zero hiccups, four hours of conversation with an ol buddy and some good in-site to life. 

Jr is a teddy bear of good guy through and through.

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Truck did killer on fuel there and back


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 31, 2020, 10:23:16 PM
I'm getting around 17 going home.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 31, 2020, 10:26:35 PM
Something weird. Ran by Ridge to check we'll depth.

Looks about 200 static and feels like I hit bottom with bottle, but it kept pulling line out. Almost 800ft!

Came out ok. Maybe a current?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 01, 2020, 06:39:39 AM
Well my portion is done, picked up delivered and zero hiccups, four hours of conversation with an ol buddy and some good in-site to life. 

Jr is a teddy bear of good guy through and through.

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Truck did killer on fuel there and back


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Must be nice to have double OD. I’d be 2100 rpm at 80


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 01, 2020, 11:59:13 AM
Yours only a five speed though right?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 01, 2020, 03:04:15 PM
I got 17.2 pulling the trailer home. 2100rpm at 75 over there, limited to 65 in Ka.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 01, 2020, 05:02:29 PM
Yours only a five speed though right?


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Yep. 2001. 5sp. Still running 3:73 with 35s


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 01, 2020, 06:21:34 PM
I find it pretty hard to gripe about 20 mpg in my truck lol

I’ll take it


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 02, 2020, 01:35:43 AM
Your truck looks pretty good to. Got me thinking about doing the trans now, it has slipped pulling the hills and at 204k, sure I am due.

Trailer pulled great, but I strapped the bed down as it banged all the time, needs latches, sealer and the jack moved up.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 02, 2020, 01:37:32 AM
Look like static is at 200'. Can't find the bottom though, pulled over 700' line off.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 02, 2020, 09:21:42 AM
It’s to bad there isn’t a way to run a camera down that many feet. 

The flowing water or current idea is pretty neat.

Get a amazon go pro and a led flash light I guess


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on November 02, 2020, 09:55:39 AM
JR, sounds like you hit underground river or large aquifer. Either one should work
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on November 02, 2020, 11:06:51 AM
That is amazing...That a cavity of water that large exists beneath your feet. (Coming from a guy who lives on ground full of limestone sinkholes!)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 02, 2020, 01:15:34 PM
Think I posted already, when they were drilling it collapsed at around 450'. They had issues getting the drill and casing back down so maybe thats an indicator?

Long as I have a few hundred feet of water to play with I'm happy and the higher the static the easier to get up.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: wyorunner on November 02, 2020, 02:09:14 PM
It’s to bad there isn’t a way to run a camera down that many feet. 

The flowing water or current idea is pretty neat.

Get a amazon go pro and a led flash light I guess


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I’d bet one if the local pump service companies has one. We had our well videoed when we lived in AZ, neighbor who owns a pump company contracts the video out when needed, as he has never bought the camera set up.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 02, 2020, 05:49:45 PM
Doubt I would see much with the murky water right now. Long as I have water at a reasonable depth I am good.

Looking at RPS solar systems now. Lots of good vids designed around rural setups and tanks.

Neighbor sent me a pic of the burned house.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 08, 2020, 01:47:24 AM
Was up there today, it really got gutted. Wondering if these where used?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 08, 2020, 01:50:32 AM
While there I measured the well again. Static is around 260' using a rope and my neighbor helped.

Was going to do maint on the tractors, but something started happening I wasn't dressed for.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 08, 2020, 09:56:38 AM
That chair next to the garage. He probably sat there and watch it burn


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 08, 2020, 04:05:39 PM
That chair next to the garage. He probably sat there and watch it burn


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If he was in that chair, he would not have got up.

Neighbor said a cab showed up just before the fire. Bet he left knowing things were going to get warm.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 08, 2020, 04:30:52 PM
Was a nice little fall.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 10, 2020, 03:38:32 PM
My neighbor is leveling my pad today. Not the $$ guy but the kid. Said cept for 1 big rock it is pretty easy going.

On the other hand, the guy on the hill got board and did it again!! This was up on the hill above the main house.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 10, 2020, 04:02:36 PM
What in the world is going on there?  He’s burning his own stuff?  Why?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 10, 2020, 04:04:44 PM
Better make sure he can’t get to your stuff JR. 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 10, 2020, 04:20:36 PM
My stuff is locked in a container, pretty fireproof.

May have to be addressed though as a danger to others may come about.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 10, 2020, 04:45:14 PM
Guy going crazy burning things could be bad for the area for sure, I guess glad you have snow

Who took the photo this time?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 10, 2020, 05:11:38 PM
Snows gone now. Neighbor kid who is grading my pad now sent the pic. Other neighbors are good at watching things.

Kid said my pad will be ready for my TH later today. Still be a week or two until I get it there, but be nice to have a shower, bathroom and a warm place to sleep and eat.

Starting to think on how to move the cont too. Straight shot but need to clean it out some for the move. Pretty sure his tractor can move it, but I would want something under it vs dragging.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 15, 2020, 02:45:51 AM
Got the test done for my sewage system. Ground is loose enough I can run a shallow system, what I was hoping for.

Only have to dig 2 leach lines 7ft deep, 80 or 96ft long depending on the tank size. Probably go one size over what I need, don't want to add or do it again!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 15, 2020, 07:33:10 AM
Not sure if you can get away with it but  I ran the shower drain so I could discharge the grey water on the ground instead in the septic. I can easily change it back for sale or inspection.  Keeps the womens from overloading the septic when taking long showers.

I also would have done the washing machine if I could. Those are the two biggest contributors to the tank.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: dave945 on November 15, 2020, 08:32:51 AM
That’s how my house was set up when we bought it.  Grey water is discharged instead of going into tank, and let me tell you, with 13 people in the house, it’s probably the o oh thing saving the septic system. ;)


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 15, 2020, 02:48:00 PM
I should never have that load on the system, but good ideas.

Gives me something else to work on until I do the concrete early next year I hope.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 23, 2020, 12:21:26 AM
So the neighbor kid asked to help with the pad. Told him it would be worth his while and wow,,,,,,,

Its now about 95% cut. Went up 24" in the front and where still dumping there. Its all granite/dg. This stuff packs great and we have had rain and snow in the last week. Probably gained another 10' but thats OK! Still lots of tapering the edges, has to be a 2:1 per the county.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 23, 2020, 12:24:15 AM
The last picture is where the container and my TH will go shortly. We are making plans for that now.

Hers a picture of the south wall, were still cutting the N/W corner out.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 23, 2020, 12:26:06 AM
I am leaning towards an AC well pump now. Still will be solar, but easier to run off the gen if needed being AC.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 23, 2020, 06:26:49 AM
Making good progress there JR!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on November 23, 2020, 08:51:31 AM
That's a bunch of dirt moving. Especially with a backhoe. Looks good
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 23, 2020, 02:52:45 PM
That's a bunch of dirt moving. Especially with a backhoe. Looks good

I am really amazed at how much there is. He moved a lot. We were going good this weekend, his bucket is around 1yd, mine is about 1/2yd. He was digging, I was moving. Really concentrating on dumping the rocky stuff over the front for stability.

Ramp is about 2' higher to, covered most of the rock and the pipe. Cleared the pipe but have to rebuild the walls now. May need to extend the pipe some.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on November 23, 2020, 10:56:17 PM
The well pipe? Or culvert?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 24, 2020, 12:08:58 AM
Culvert, well is OK but just sticking up about 24" now if that.

The turn in really needs to be wider. Dragging the trailer up I hugged one side and the trailer went off the edge a foot or so.

I got this last night off FBMP for $250. Both tanks about 1/3 full, 125' of hose. Need a couple more tips now.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 24, 2020, 01:16:16 AM
That’s a good deal on that torch set for sure


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 24, 2020, 02:21:07 AM
That’s a good deal on that torch set for sure


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Been looking for awhile, finally this showed up 5 min from the house. Left 75' on the setup and 50' spare.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 20, 2020, 11:50:19 PM
Dropped the little pony welding set off and got all the dirt moved to the front edge. Still have about another 10ft to be dug out and contuored. Also leveled the area for the container. Probably just get a couple of railroad ties to set it on now.

Even added a few more Christmas lights.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 01, 2021, 02:24:31 AM
Things on hold for a week or so, been fighting a bug for the last 3 days. Looks like it is on the run now.

Will put this time into the well research. Up in the air a little with RPS. I want to be able to run the pump on solar/battery or Gen. Either way I need an inverter.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 12, 2021, 09:37:59 PM
Coated the table today as it is going to be outside for awhile. Got a gal of fluid film, used a 3M pad on the table surface and rolled a good coat on. Probably used less than a quart, but it looks good.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 17, 2021, 04:14:33 PM
Crazy neighbor back up on the hill. Still 1 building standing.

Serviced the Kub, cleaned up last of the rock I can get too. Either the neighbor finishes it up or I rent something BIG for a weekend.

Plans are close, just more engineering and $$$. Priced OSB this weekend, $34 at HD  :shocked:
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 17, 2021, 04:22:59 PM
You can get a bulk price at HD if you go to the contractor desk.  Ask about it


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 17, 2021, 04:33:04 PM
Neighbor has a good supply of everything he got from work. Not sure what he'll let go right now.

Hopefully this all levels out when I star the inside build. Eng Trusses will be crazy!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 17, 2021, 04:41:07 PM
You can get a bulk price at HD if you go to the contractor desk.  Ask about it


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 26, 2021, 07:40:19 PM
Got a little white stuff, heading up this weekend. I am 1/4 mile west of this, behind the pic.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 26, 2021, 11:18:10 PM
Looks amazing!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 27, 2021, 04:08:43 AM
That is about what I like, 1-2'. You can drive through it, play in it and it doesn't stay for months.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Sammconn on January 27, 2021, 01:53:49 PM
Nice looking spot.

I’m tired of snow already. And I’m a snow fan.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 27, 2021, 02:06:20 PM
Well, you get a little more than is average for populated places plus you have an access issue.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Farmer Jon on January 28, 2021, 07:35:07 AM
I can handle the snow. It's the ice I hate. I know when I get older I will be a snow bird.

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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 08, 2021, 01:22:54 AM
Anyway, took a load of goodies up to the Ridge. Needed more 12 drain, found local for less than 1/2 the price up there!

Got 600' of pump hose, 10 uni-struts I already had for the solar setup, couple RR ties to drop the container on and my table.

Most of the snow here was melted, but the view was great. Mid 50's. Pad is solid with just a little puddle in the center.

Unloading the table was fun, strapped in to the claw of DUG and it balanced on the front wheels. It would just tip when I stopped. Sorta balanced it off the trailer, then set it down real quick. If I was going forward, it was OK until you stopped.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 08, 2021, 09:05:20 AM
Looking good, hope you continue to get the rain and wet you need to settle that pad down.   


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 08, 2021, 10:11:06 PM
Hardly sank at all in the little mud there was. Going to look at an auger and breaker attachment for DUG tomorrow.

Renting a breaker is around $400 a day, plus getting it, returning it and all. I plan on expanding and still need to get some pretty good rocks reduced. Kub can move it fine, just not break em out.

Auger is obvious, plus been getting some unwanted traffic and am missing at least one steel target.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 10, 2021, 11:35:26 PM
Ending up getting both a breaker and a auger with 9 and 12 bits. Bought a 12' gate as there seems to be people who cannot read or see the turn around.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on February 11, 2021, 08:37:51 AM
That's a sweet but terrifying looking auger!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on February 11, 2021, 09:50:21 AM
JR, I don't know anyone who buys as much stuff as you do.

I'm constantly scratchin' my head and thinking, "Darn, I wish I had that."
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 11, 2021, 03:18:24 PM
JR, I don't know anyone who buys as much stuff as you do.

I'm constantly scratchin' my head and thinking, "Darn, I wish I had that."

Look whos talking here!!!

Stuff I will need or want up there, Kinda like someones Farms,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Getting some fittings now to run it up next week with the boys. Need a couple quick connects and 90 fittings.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 14, 2021, 01:30:43 PM
Got a boxload of fittings coming in for the tools up there. No quick connect on the hammer and the QC need 90s to work with DUG. All 1/2 JIC so far but I have to check a couple fittings yet.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 16, 2021, 09:47:20 PM
Got all the fittings but trying to figure this one out. Need a 90 for it since DUGs hydraulics lay flat in the center vs point straight out on the side. If I can find the right parts I would like to convert to side mounts. Be easier to connect to and keep the lines free. It has the holes in the arm for it already
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 16, 2021, 10:32:27 PM
Can you get some hose extensions?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on February 16, 2021, 11:14:34 PM
Wouldn’t it be better to keep the lines inside the arms so they don’t get knocked off by a branch or something?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 17, 2021, 12:06:06 AM
They are a pain to plug in since you can only really grab 1/2 of the QC. Plus the hoses get in the way on getting in/out and seem to get in a pinch area pretty easy.

That darn connection looks like it has an oring, not a JIC or NPT and diff going into the QC too. Thats on the auger which they put 90s on the head.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 19, 2021, 02:00:14 PM
Ran up with youngest son for the day. Did some work on the drainpipe and put the old bucket on the Kub until I can get the right QA for the K buckets.

Let him run Dug and he had a blast. Saw a couple horses running around, heard a weird yelp like from a banshee or something, neighbor thinks its a wild dogs.

Started snowing really heavy so we left a little early, but was a great little trip.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 19, 2021, 03:55:14 PM
I would have been in heaven playing in an ol skid like that when a young kid!! What a fun experience.     Plus he’s the right age it won’t beat the hell out of him driving it!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 28, 2021, 10:17:05 PM
Found out the fittings are called BSP (british standard pipe) and are kinda pricy. Found them at a hydraulic store in Sparks.

I got two 90s for the quick couplers and was told they threads are really close to regular OL NPT. Ending up getting 6 fittings for $60, not bad really.

The place I got my container at will come move it $95 and hour, includes travel time. Figure 2 hours, 45 up/back and moving it 600ft. Only hitch is only on weekdays, so I need to get up there early enough to clean it out before they come. Left the flatbed up there as I can just load it up with all the stuff. Probably in 2 weeks.

Big thing now is the well pump. Got some water in the tote for cement to put a gate just down form the turn around. Should keep the honest people out.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on February 28, 2021, 10:42:29 PM
JR are you moving the seacan across a fairly level area?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 28, 2021, 10:47:39 PM
Good road pretty straight but one small dip then a about 10ft up to the pad. I made just to get big stuff in, then it gets nixed.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 01, 2021, 08:01:15 AM
Yeah, may be worth it to pay them.  Some pipes or logs under it make it roll pretty easy.  I jacked mine up and put 10ft , 8 inch posts under it and was able to easily push it with the tractor.  Of course I wasn’t moving it that far.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Mrwoody on March 01, 2021, 08:55:11 AM
How much do these weigh?   If you short hook a chain won't your skid pick up one end and you can drag it to where you need to go?  Or use the 3pt on the tractor to pick up one end and drag it that way.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 01, 2021, 02:45:47 PM
It is 10k empty, 40ft HC. Thought about it moving it myself, neighbor offered to help too. But the more I thought about, getting logs, wheels, dragging it. First around a corner, 600ft up the road, then turn around and stick in the corner. I figure for about $200 it is done, not dragged, nothing to buy no headaches. Just level the spot and watch. Figure a few hours to empty it, all but the solar panels and shelving.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 01, 2021, 05:21:08 PM
So the arch is applying for my permit. I have also found out I have a road impact fee to pay in my area, $4995 one time fee. I just got a 50 cent on the $$ credit from my Credit union for that. They get excess fees paid and can sell them to account holders. Getting closer all the time and a little extra $$ saved is good.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 03, 2021, 12:30:49 AM
It was all submitted today for approval! $3k for just turning it in, but includes the septic. Sure there will be a tweak or 2, then the final bill.

When the real building starts, I will start part 2. I should be dried in this year at least, finally.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 03, 2021, 12:32:05 AM
Do you have a schedule for when they start digging footings?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 03, 2021, 01:00:01 AM
Do you have a schedule for when they start digging footings?

Haven't hired one yet, just got a few leads. Another today. With no permit I didn't want to commit yet. Same on the building, hearing there is about a 4 month wait right now. Long as there are no changes to the main structure, I will order ASAP. Arch said to wait so I am. Under contract for the building so my price is firm.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 23, 2021, 04:23:46 PM
On schedule to have the container moved this friday. They don't work weekends so I have to get up there early, unload it, then repack after the move.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 27, 2021, 05:39:50 PM
Got the container moved, what a chore. I removed 5 pallets of stuff from the container and stacked it on the flatbed. Started late thurs, guy showed up mid afternoon friday. Move was simple, but he ran out of fuel! Good thing I had some as he had the road blocked halfway up the hill.

Used the new laser level and it has about a 2in rake towards the front now. Placed about 6' from the north and east sides.

There was a rats nest under it and its friend had died in the cont sometime back. Found the body between the toolbox and a box. Figured it slid between and was trapped in the "V" that had formed. Sure smelled for a couple weeks.

Then putting DUG away, I almost rolled it over backwards. Has about and 8in lip and some wood helped, was a ride though!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 27, 2021, 05:41:45 PM
Here is where DUG, dug in when it rolled backwards when I still needed a bit more wood!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 27, 2021, 10:17:00 PM
That pad looks great!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on March 27, 2021, 10:26:20 PM
JR, can you sometime stand on the pad and gives us some panoramic pics? Hard to visualize your build site
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 28, 2021, 01:17:39 AM
Shall do, here is a teaser;

Mid Pad, due south, Sparks/Reno is over those snowy "hills"
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on March 28, 2021, 08:52:20 AM
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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: America.Mike on March 29, 2021, 12:54:35 PM
Shall do, here is a teaser;

Mid Pad, due south, Sparks/Reno is over those snowy "hills"
That’s the best thing I’ve seen all day! Such a nice piece of land.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 29, 2021, 01:04:57 PM
Thanks Mike, right up there with your K5 build.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 30, 2021, 11:18:12 AM
I got ta' bring you some trees...Where's all the trees???
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 31, 2021, 04:13:57 PM
I got ta' bring you some trees...Where's all the trees???

This soil is not used to nice trees. Junipers and sage stuff yea. A good load or 2 of soil should give me what I need.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 01, 2021, 08:10:42 PM
Well, so much for having the slab done by the 1st company. They want $24sf,,,,,,,,,,thats 96k just for the cement. My research showed well under $10sf so I sorta planned for that. Still working on it but looks like I will be pouring some footings soon.

Then the building company hit me a 20% (9k) materials fee today when I talked about ordering. Still going over the contract as I see a 90 day price match guarantee, but nothing about this. And they cannot deliver until Aug.

Nope, not april fools either.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 02, 2021, 01:47:21 AM
How thick of a slab were they planning on pouring?

I bud $12 a sqfoot for a four inch thick slab


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: dave945 on April 02, 2021, 09:20:27 AM
Careful Dave. JR will have you up in the hills running concrete for him.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 02, 2021, 01:37:01 PM
That was for doing the whole thing. Then they wanted another 80K to build the shell.

Looks like I will dig out, rebar and pour the footing. With a friend or 2 that is doable for the pour.

Code up there now require foam sheet lining even for shops Then its forms and more rebar. No way i can do the slab pour.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 12, 2021, 12:49:19 AM
Here is a north, south, east, west picture from the pad as requested. Sure they have all been posted before, but more peace meal vs together.

Here is the newest satellite view that shows the road up to the pad with cont in old location. Pad is close to fully cut.

Here is a view from just above the pad, showing the old cont and the valley.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 12, 2021, 12:56:12 AM
Went down and cleaned up the pad area. Took a few trip, good spot for a small turn around.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 25, 2021, 06:45:25 PM
Just got this, better pictures to come!

https://www.dji.com/mavic-air-2
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 25, 2021, 07:06:01 PM
Link unavailable


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 25, 2021, 07:14:24 PM
Works for me.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on April 25, 2021, 07:27:06 PM
Works for me also.

I got a slightly used version from my brother, the Zoom model. Pretty awesome China technology. Worked good at the Idaho property last year.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 25, 2021, 07:51:40 PM
I got the Anifi last time that has stopped working now. Think its my phone and the phone was hard to see.

I got a used one from a reputable seller and just ordered a cheap 8 inch pad for it. Did research so I got the specs right. This has an awesome camera and 30 min flite times.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08R6X7C6Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details Had $50 in credit and a $15 coupon.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 25, 2021, 08:57:08 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210426/b8b9ff7a07de7ed9cdc7d9bb4aeb8ab9.jpg)
Meh


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 25, 2021, 09:42:33 PM
What link is that? My link goes right to the DJI website.

Looks like someone is redirecting your phone.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 25, 2021, 09:57:54 PM
Not sure who or what is doing it, but that’s where it takes my phone. . No worries at all


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 25, 2021, 10:01:34 PM
You have been hacked,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Just search DJI Mavic Air 2, on amazon too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 02, 2021, 06:57:12 PM
Got a whole bunch done the weekend, but did not get this corner done. Permit is up in 2 weeks (18months) so may have to renew. Talked to the tractor guy about finishing this part up for me. Will get an estimate this week from him. I am getting it, but working my equip to the limit without hurting them and is slow. Can't really see what I got done but sure got a lot of "fill" for the driveway.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 02, 2021, 07:06:54 PM
Exchanged the 12' gate for a 14' at TSC. Put the auger on Dug and it worked awesome, used the 12" auger. Need to adjust some fittings is all.

Used about 12 bags of fencepost cement for an 8x6 (4' down) post and its support (1/2" eye hook in 2+" hole) Was dark when done, and I was done to!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 02, 2021, 07:58:14 PM
Also finished up the berm on the road in. Added 4' of drain pipe to the north (inlet) side. Connecting the pipe is easy, just use a lube (tire mount) and push in. Even my overweight self doesn't have the gusto so the hoe works good. I also learned to stake the end until you are done. Then pored many a load of fresh rock over it and firming up the turn. Sure this is overkill as I have never seen water in this gully, but the signs are obvious and it will happen again. Wish dumping the rock would be enough, seems you always have to man handle some.

This culvert is just under 20', leaving me 11'+ of pipe for future use.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on May 02, 2021, 10:51:23 PM
Nice work JR. You are really blowing that place up!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on May 03, 2021, 11:29:46 AM
Looks great!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 03, 2021, 03:33:45 PM
Thx, happy with how its turning out so far.

Well pump is next. I have a water tote and it was actually a joy to even take a spit bath with it when all the dust settled.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 09, 2021, 12:47:05 AM
Had to renew the grading permit, just hit 18 months. I am picking at it but getting there. I want it dried in this year at least. Might be another year before I build inside though waiting for wood to reset. I just saw OSB for $60 a sheet!

Just hired the neighbor to finish the rear corner for me. 1-2 days, 1600 a day.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 11, 2021, 09:18:46 PM
Just got a txt from the neighbor telling me a dust devil went through and he saw stuff flying all over at my place. Yep, a few things were out but I think is was the cement bags under some ply. Will tell, might be a cleanup weekend.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 16, 2021, 06:28:33 PM
No real damage. Just a few things blown around, hose and plywood. Cleaned up and hired a guy to finish the grading.

Played with new drone, awesome!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 17, 2021, 02:00:35 AM
Still working on editing the video which is awesome, but "I" need more work!

Here are 3 picks on the pad, looks small from here.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 17, 2021, 08:27:58 AM
Small until you consider the size of your shipping container.  Looks great


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 17, 2021, 11:01:29 AM
On the 24" PC screen they are really detailed and 5mg, these are 50% to keep Don happy.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 17, 2021, 06:00:30 PM
That first shot gives a really good perspective


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 19, 2021, 08:03:37 PM
And it begins,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on May 19, 2021, 11:12:32 PM
Yeehaw.


What's he digging?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 19, 2021, 11:32:02 PM
Trying to get the camera turned off. I have about 50 pics, darn that is a lot of dirt! He is just going to pile it, I will dispense from there to safe $$.

Orange is the corner post, green is pad level, yellow is the contour, 2:1.

Figure when this is sorted out I will gain about 10' pad up front "South" (blue).
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on May 20, 2021, 09:18:56 AM
Lol on the waldo
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 21, 2021, 12:23:13 AM
Guys been busy for 2 days now. Blocked my camera view with dirt. First pic is him dropping his bucket off.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on May 21, 2021, 08:31:40 AM
Big grub pile!
Its amazing how fast an excavator can pile up dirt
Me: 20 min of digging = 2 hours in the loader moving said dirt!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 21, 2021, 01:30:37 PM
Plan on bringing the boys up. We'll use both tractors.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 21, 2021, 04:24:21 PM
Said he is done, hopefully I get a couple pics.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 21, 2021, 07:15:13 PM
Said he is done, hopefully I get a couple pics.
I loaded dirt today with a 544 loader and got about 7 heaped scoops in my dump truck with that, I was about 25tons.  On site moving of course,

Mid day switched to a 7&@ and filled my truck with 4 scoops, cut my load time in half and doubled my trip count 40 loads today

Equipment size matters


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 21, 2021, 08:45:16 PM
I have a 66 and 72 inch bucket, believe both are close to 1/2 yard. Most just gets pushed off the front.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 22, 2021, 12:57:23 AM
Guy finished up and I have some dirt to move. Waiting for the bill now,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on May 22, 2021, 10:08:41 AM
That's actually quite a large change

No small amount of work on that grub pile. I think you need an articulated wheel loader...Something with a 2.5-3 yard bucket. Say rent for one week and be done????
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 22, 2021, 11:59:02 PM
His bill was a little under 4K and I still get to move the dirt.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2021, 01:35:28 PM
Youngest came with this weekend. We got going a tad late and hit traffic for memorial day. After hitting Scheels, Black Bear restaurant and fuel, we got there at 2300 and crashed.

He woke my at 0600 (I don't do real early) and had oatmeal, then saw the house sized pile of dirt! You could drive around it but it made the 100x130 pad feel very small.

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2021, 01:41:29 PM
I paid good money to have that dirt piled there, now I get to move it again. So he and I got to work. He worked on big rocks for the whole morning, these will be placed around the entrance slowing the peasants from driving around the gate.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2021, 01:44:00 PM
Around noon he wanted to shoot, hike and do whatever, so be it. I dug a shelf for a hay bail and then he put another AR plate up the hill about 150'.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2021, 01:47:52 PM
Later we ran into town and had pizza, came back and crashed again. He slept in the truck though as he said I snore to much,,,,,,,,,,,,

Had a great breakfast with eggs from Kyle (neighbor kid) who actually got his first floor framed in on Sat, trusses next week.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2021, 01:55:20 PM
Nest morning we both hit the dirt pile. Figure to add about 10' to the pad length with all this. He was getting brave on Dug and got stuck enough to need to get pull out once, then got stuck in softer stuff below the pad where he should not go, but I had showed him how to get out and he did.

He got really brave later and started doing wheelies as we moved more dirt and learned how to pick larger loads.

Then it happened, he blew a tire off the rim. Not off but it unseated(RR). We tried to get it to hold air but could get enough past the stem, need to bring a valve tool up.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2021, 02:01:51 PM
We actually got about 1/3 of the dirt moved off the front of the pad. Still lots to do but a good start. Should be out to about where the post is. Look, you see the cont now!

Got this 75gal fuel tank of FB and hung on the end of the container. Need to open a nipple to 3/4, add a filter and a nozzle.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on May 31, 2021, 07:54:26 PM
What, didn’t try the explosive tire seating trick?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2021, 08:12:15 PM
What, didn’t try the explosive tire seating trick?

We thought about, but didn't have fluid and were ready to leave so we jacked it up to keep it as was and left. I think a ratchet strap will be enough with the core out.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 31, 2021, 10:39:55 PM
JR, the previous pictures did not do the elevation changes justice.  There is a lot more slope to that land that I thought.

Good stuff.  Nice bit of work you’ve gotten done.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2021, 11:57:14 PM
Well, as requested here are some drone shots. It really shows how much dirt is getting moved, and what I have left to do.

Update, the big mound (south-downslope) is gone. Son and I knocked it out just as the tire issue occured.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 01, 2021, 12:16:29 AM
This shows how the pad should go out, blue pad runoff to natural runoff and green is all cleared, brush moved (ready to burn)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on June 05, 2021, 08:52:49 AM
Isn't it amazing how much material is produced from just moderate digging by a track-hoe? To keep one running constantly with a good operator (Not me) you need a steady flow of rock trucks. That or else you just get this huge pile of dirt that needs to get moved again.

I'm about to get into serious earth moving down farmside myself. This year starting after I ship preranger #1 off to boot camp is a non stop earth movin' party. Before the fall season sets in, that pond is done, the roads are all cut in, the big walls all stacked in, and my first cow field is all cut back to where I want it to be.

Good part is actually owning the land and being able to build your vision...merica!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 05, 2021, 12:50:10 PM
Sounds great, wish I had a little less red tape is all.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on June 05, 2021, 01:47:37 PM
JR, they are from the government and are there TO HELP.
Met a guy while in Montana on vacation that was looking for a place to build his new house. We were back there again about 6 months later and he had just moved into his new place. I ask how he was able to do all that so fast, he said this is Montana and most permits are not required here like other states.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 05, 2021, 05:17:40 PM
Bob, I know I should have checked a little more before I got what I have. Price and location vs driving time prompted this location. I "assumed" being rural I would have less issues to deal with, wrong. I have found the inspectors fairly easy to deal with though and they don't "see" many things when here unless there is a complaint.

Driving time and location are great, its just the "checkpoints" to get there.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on June 05, 2021, 08:31:02 PM
Yes but your new place will really be nice once you are able to finish up what is on your plate now.
The concrete guy was here today setting up the footing forms for the wall that
 That should help control water and keep the cut slope clean. For now anyway no permit needed for four ft max wall.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 05, 2021, 08:58:11 PM
4 for now,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 15, 2021, 11:59:37 PM
Well, the tire sealed up with no issues.

Looking at the cones you will see just how much dirt I moved.

Pad is now 150' and not quit done. Thinking of putting a layer of stablizing wire on the face.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 16, 2021, 05:12:04 AM
Cell is acting up so no pics. No, didn't run over it, can't transfer.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 16, 2021, 09:31:53 AM
Ha! Didn’t run it over huh?   Haven’t reached Don status! Love it


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 16, 2021, 02:51:26 PM
Have drone pics..............Son wants to explore this.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 16, 2021, 03:12:38 PM
(better pic)I put the tote on the east side of the cont and added a utility sink. Put a valve on it and have semi running water, what feeling.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on June 16, 2021, 03:19:29 PM
Ha! Didn’t run it over huh?   Haven’t reached Don status! Love it


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Patience ma boy, he'll get there.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 16, 2021, 03:49:57 PM
I have run over a water bottle and DUGs fuel lid.

They are not orange so not sure what the issue is?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 17, 2021, 05:06:48 PM
Sure like the Mavic Air 2.

Not from it, but sure love the sunsets up there.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 17, 2021, 09:27:33 PM
Man I love the stars where I am.  Been a while since I was able to se that many. Love looking a them through nvg too.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 17, 2021, 09:52:17 PM
I let the scouts look through the NV when camping. You can already see good, but then,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 28, 2021, 12:19:23 AM
Boys off at Scout camp this week but got a couple days at the Ridge with the youngest.

First thing was picking up some #10 cattle fencing that I plan to use to on the face of the pad. Just letting the fill fall as it may just didn't seem right.
This stuff has a 6in square pattern, #6 galvanized wire. Will cut off one side and hook onto the next panel. Then plan on using T post along the top to firm it up. Idea is to get the shape I want, then put about about 6"-12" on the face. Neighbor has a gas T post driver to make things easier. Sure it may rot away in 10 years or so but the pad face should be firm.

Really didn't get as much dirt moved as we would have liked. Then it started raining Thursday evening, so my son says lets got to town to eat. Rained the rest of the evening so it was a good idea.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 28, 2021, 12:31:39 AM
Next morning he dragged me out for a hike wanting to see where the property line was. He wanted to see if some rock formations were on our property.

This is the view west. Just over those hills is where the Reno Air Races are held.

After I recovered from that, we finally put the gate up on the road I cleaned up a couple weeks back. It actually slopes down a hair and it not locked, but should help with the people who can't read the private property signs. I placed it where you can't see the pad at all.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 28, 2021, 12:35:08 AM
Left the trailer there for now, may get this week. Need to find some noise in my truck.

Only about 40ft of dirt to go, loser pile too. Orange shows both peaks.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 28, 2021, 07:56:52 AM
That’s a massive amount of dirt to be  moving still


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on June 28, 2021, 08:54:49 AM
That SVL-05/97 would eat that up, but with the sheer amount of dirt you move, you really need a 953!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 28, 2021, 01:43:31 PM
I can do that in a day, just get caught up in so many other things. (hikes, gates, drone flights, neighbors)

Bucket is about 1/2 yard if I get a good load.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 03, 2021, 11:30:29 PM
Finally got the last waiver from the building co, plans go back for permits now.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 04, 2021, 01:44:51 AM
What’s the start time ETA then. 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 04, 2021, 02:08:31 AM
Hopefully about 2 weeks and the permit has the septic included.

If the time line holds I should be digging footings in a month, about the same time as the building shows up hopefully.

The idea is I will do the footings, run plumbing and have the slab poured by some locals.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 12, 2021, 08:35:47 PM
Spent a few days at the Ridge about killed me. Low 100s the whole time. I could work for 2hrs, then hydrate and start again! Never used to be this bad but I guess age and heat showed me whos boss!

There were fires north in Plumas, about 50 miles N/E. Keep getting alerts but only saw smoke. You can see the smoke coming up above the clouds, then the whole valley looked like this Sat.

Another fire broke out by Truckee/Tahoe I saw on the way home. I stopped by Boomtown and they comped me a room (suite) and cablelas is right next door!

In the AM they were using both Sky-Kings and Vertols fighting the fires. Never knew the SK could drop twice, the Vertols were using baskets.

Got drone pics of the prop work, have to DL still. This is how close it lands to takeoff point in some pretty good winds.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 12, 2021, 08:50:26 PM
Is that eve photo close you your place JR?

West side of 395. I'm east of 447.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on July 13, 2021, 10:07:38 AM
The helo looked like a Ch-46...Baby tandem rotor
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 13, 2021, 03:54:55 PM
The helo looked like a Ch-46...Baby tandem rotor

Yep, two 46s using buckets (1 yellow and 1 white/red), 1 SK with the fire pod. Truckee river was just north, easy filling.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 14, 2021, 01:42:57 AM
Plans have been resubmitted, now waiting on the county. Said maybe 2 weeks, thats promising.

Another issue has come up with the building though. I was just told it may be early Dec until my building is ready. I was told late July to Aug when I agreed to order it waiting on pemits. Little exchange going as if I pour my foundation the trucks can't turn around on the pad. Plus that could be rain or snow time and getting the truck up the hill will be tuff.

They know I am not happy, covid delay or not. I am under contract with lots of $$$ paid and they should have planned for my kit.

We will see, but I am off to Hawaii next week and feel like I'm traveling to the USSR. They want to know everything, covid testing and more. Didn't know the Constitution was void over there and they want travelers, its their life blood.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 14, 2021, 02:41:21 AM
Did a little time lapse on the pad work. I did 90% of the work prior to having a guy come in and cut the big stuff out.

Maybe a repeat pic, but I added a line to most showing a reff to a table I have sitting there. I can move the rest in a day (pending this 110* stuff)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 14, 2021, 02:43:37 AM
This is where I am now. Wire to be laid covered with the last pile.

South is on the right. The pad has been pushed to about 150' deep now. Still 100' wide.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 14, 2021, 03:03:19 AM
Here is the last pile. This will be used for the wire covering.

Rocks will be placed around the gate, keeping all but the brave at bay.

Mavic Air2 is doing its thing before I leave. It was blowing around 20mph and it handled it fine, pad like to blow away though (rock)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: EL TATE on July 14, 2021, 11:54:11 AM
Coming along real fine there JR
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 14, 2021, 01:37:53 PM
Thx, but seems slow. When you only get to work every other weekend it seems to drag even working your arse off.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 14, 2021, 02:04:56 PM
I’ll bet the body doesn’t mind the rest from the heat


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: EL TATE on July 14, 2021, 02:32:30 PM
I guess it's been a long process, but going from day one to now, and considering you've done most by yourself, this is a superhuman feat not unlike Don's farm.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 14, 2021, 03:40:05 PM
This last stay was a challenge. It felt like the water and my energy was being sucked from me. Just had to pace myself.

With the logistics all messed up for now I need to get my TH up there. Having regular amenities will be a life saver.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 25, 2021, 02:37:55 PM
Looking at well pumps now, trying to stay with 110v for simplicity. Do not need pressure as I'm filling a 2600gl tank. I have plenty of solar panels and just 4-6 will do the job easily, then a gen can be used at night if even needed.

I may even use a booster pump to fill the tank and it can double for more pressure bellow.

Wire is more than pumps now. Big thing is I need a pump with SS impeller with the stuff up there. Otherwise I hear they only last a couple years.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Mrwoody on July 26, 2021, 02:12:23 PM
JR,
What happened to the solar well pump idea?      Not giving you a hard time, but i wanted to see what you were going to use as i might be needing something like that.   Thoughts or ideas?     
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 26, 2021, 02:27:40 PM
Still thinking that route. Thats why I'm thinking 110 over 220. Small inverters are easy, even with solar.

This permit issue is driving me nuts though. My stuff just got sent back again for the septic system which I thought was addressed. I addressed it but the arch did not include the info on the plans.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 31, 2021, 04:56:56 PM
Spent a couple days at the ridge but did little this trip. Just not feeling well but working on that.

Put up a sign, leveled the front of the pad to add the grating, checked the well depth and got a real mailing address.

Well is interesting, seems to hit about 275' but it keeps pulling line until almost 600' is out. Bottle comes up with a little muddy water, cord is tangled and wet. Pretty sure is has opened up down there.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 31, 2021, 06:03:00 PM
Time to send in a go pro camera for sure


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 31, 2021, 07:02:13 PM
I was thinking about a camera, but corded. A go pro type with a light might just do the trick!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 15, 2021, 09:16:15 PM
Was just nasty up there this weekend. 100* going over the grade at night, 108 at the prop (index was 116)

Picked up a used ice maker and power washer, ice maker was great and it got used!

18in bolt cutters are a no go on the fence, time for 24s or cutoff wheel.

Cleaned the road up, was looking bad after some rain. Drain pipe got some work.

Drug the trailer/box blade home. Going to add wheels to make a leveler/drag for the road/pad.

Got a coyote coming through during the night, several picks now bat always walking away?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 15, 2021, 09:51:51 PM
Looks like the boys are in need of a night hunt


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 15, 2021, 09:58:27 PM
And it is legal to hunt them anytime, nothing required, resident or not.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on August 16, 2021, 12:49:03 AM
And it is legal to hunt them anytime, nothing required, resident or not.
Wow. Here you need a license to hunt or fish for anything.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 19, 2021, 10:11:25 PM
Ive put about 200 hours on my L47, no issues. Lots of lube, 2 oil changes. They are solid machines.

My Gehl is nice too, even with my boy hot rodding it. But has a small hyd leak. Leaves a little stain when parked, need to pull the pan to see where.

Nice if both had cabs. Would love a little Excavator, but even used they are going for 20k.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 20, 2021, 11:27:47 AM
Lol. Mine had 205 when I bought it 5 years ago and has 320 on it now and it’s a 2012


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 20, 2021, 01:05:32 PM
Once this last pile is gone and the pad is leveled, I have the foundation to cut. Prob another 75-100 hours but that is what its for.

Told the expected life is 10k on these, so just 25% there.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on August 21, 2021, 12:05:09 AM
JR, I have 9 hours on mine. Still trying to learn how to use the loader then tackle the hoe. I will practice on a few smaller stumps. Then need a two foot deep trench for power to the shop.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 21, 2021, 12:31:38 AM
I need to flip the blade on the bucket, getting rounded off. Have to weld the flush bolts to it as they spin when I try to loosen.

The backhoe has a good learning curve. Mine is super sensitive. The creep feature is nice.

Did you get the quick coupler?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on August 21, 2021, 01:25:59 AM
Yes, the hoe has the quick coupler and hyd thumb. Uses the same buckets as the smaller excavators. I am going to pick up a 12 inch bucket without teeth. Be good for trenching , and need lots of trenching.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 21, 2021, 01:59:46 AM
Both of those are big plus.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 26, 2021, 11:20:37 PM
DL the pics from the drone, sure like this thing! Neighbor got the same for 2K with screen on trans and 2 more batteries. (Mavic Air 2)

Having words with the Arch now, just got another bill for 1K and I have nothing yet and permits have been applied for twice.

Here is first pic and last week pic of the pad since all the dirt was piled up. Just thought it would be cool to see a pic of both together.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 27, 2021, 08:32:23 AM
Dang JR. How much have you paid that guy in total so far?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on August 27, 2021, 12:27:44 PM
Ive put about 200 hours on my L47, no issues. Lots of lube, 2 oil changes. They are solid machines.

My Gehl is nice too, even with my boy hot rodding it. But has a small hyd leak. Leaves a little stain when parked, need to pull the pan to see where.

Nice if both had cabs. Would love a little Excavator, but even used they are going for 20k.
Anything with a hoe on it is handy, and that Kubota machine is solid!
I am closing in on 100 on my new SVL-97. The thing is just so handy, you find a use for it in everything you do. I'm looking for the washer and dryer attachment right now!

And

Copy that on yellow iron prices. All of it is crazy. I could easily get $10K more than I paid for mine right now, but have zero plans of getting rid of that handy thing. I think I'll always need one as long as I own land.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 27, 2021, 12:59:33 PM
Guy was getting $200 and hour, came out a little under 4K. It was not so much what he piled, its where he got it from. Most of that was the 2-1 slope off the rear walls and much of that was granite.

Little kub was just not up to the task and I could not reach 1/2 of it. Now moving it is fine, just time and a little fuel. Rarely do I use 10gal a day.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: EL TATE on August 27, 2021, 01:12:37 PM
Dang JR. How much have you paid that guy in total so far?


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"Having words with the Arch now, just got another bill for 1K and I have nothing yet and permits have been applied for twice."

I think he was talking about the Architect JR
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 27, 2021, 01:16:35 PM
Its over the est. buy a couple K now,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: EL TATE on August 27, 2021, 01:38:15 PM
I completely feel your pain on that. stupid beach house...
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 28, 2021, 02:28:17 AM
You would think 25miles from any real town or city it would not be a big deal, but they make it that way.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on August 28, 2021, 10:07:25 PM
I completely feel your pain on that. stupid beach house...


You must have known going in there would be permits required at every turn. You probably didn't realize it would take so long or be so expensive to get. That beach house was however a nice place, and more than a few were wishing it was them and not you owning it. You have moved on now and the beach house is someone else's problem. Now you can spend your energy making your new place your home. Never look back , it was the right move.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on August 29, 2021, 08:27:27 PM
The more I read this, the more I appreciate the kin-tuc-kee
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 29, 2021, 08:39:15 PM
Think it is more the permit process. From my understanding and contact with the field guys, they are pretty cool.

Oh, that house on the hill that was torched is up for sale, same for the plot right under mine. They want 500k for either one. My prop is bigger and I paid under 100k.

I am still bouncing back and forth on power vs solar. Both will run the about the same, 20k. Maybe a little less with solar as I have panels, but need a converter and storage. With grid power I need maybe 2 poles and my service pole, then 500'+ run up to the pad.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on August 30, 2021, 12:39:39 PM
Think it is more the permit process. From my understanding and contact with the field guys, they are pretty cool.

Oh, that house on the hill that was torched is up for sale, same for the plot right under mine. They want 500k for either one. My prop is bigger and I paid under 100k.

I am still bouncing back and forth on power vs solar. Both will run the about the same, 20k. Maybe a little less with solar as I have panels, but need a converter and storage. With grid power I need maybe 2 poles and my service pole, then 500'+ run up to the pad.
Both??
Maybe get the grid power in now, then build in the solar to be a just in case, take the tax deduction to soften the cost of the grid power, then in a few years have the freedom to switch off if needed
Just a thought
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 30, 2021, 12:44:34 PM
Heck, I need to upgrade my house! Even with solar I am paying $200 a month now with the new rates. I loose solar about 5-6 but my whole west side is still in the sun for another 2 hours.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on August 30, 2021, 03:16:28 PM
Why put any more money into the current house if you’re building at the ridge? Jus’ sayin’…
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 30, 2021, 03:33:57 PM
I will be here more or less for another 5 years with the kids in school.

Plus I have what I need to do the upgrade, panels and controller, only need wire.

Still leaves me with enough for a good start at the ridge, will need an inverter up there anyway as mine are "grid tied", where I need a hybrid up there.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 02, 2021, 05:03:33 PM
Well guys, another hurdle has been overcome, just got this;

APPROVED Electronic submittal for Permit #XXXXXXX


Now I am reading some "rules" and another issue is you need to be a resident to be an owner/builder?

Soon as ground is broken, a new thread will follow.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 05, 2021, 06:22:00 PM
Got a little done this weekend. Mainly about 1/2 the remaining pile as I lay the fence out.

The more I have to do the more I need a small excavator. Going to look at a 2001 Bobcat 331 on tuesday. 40hp, open cab (for now) and 3700 hours, kubota motor and hyd thumb. With the trenches I need to dig, area to clear it just makes it so much easier. Think it is just a capable as the L45, but smaller footprint and easier to move around. Has a small hyd that seems to be a seal but does not affect its operation. Priced right as the company can't use it in Ca anymore.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on September 06, 2021, 10:32:51 AM
why wont CA let them use it anymore?  some CARB crap?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 06, 2021, 11:40:36 AM
Yep, most commercial used vehicles are getting nailed on this. They don't care if its old, under a certain HP or not. You need to upgrade the engine or put a new exhaust on it.

Leak was discovered after going up for sale, told the hyp pump has a drip. Will look at it tomorrow. Told it still operates fine, found a vid showing how to repair the seal. Gives me a nice bargaining chip.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on September 06, 2021, 12:05:25 PM
Excavators trump backhoes, no doubt.
It's the ability to rotate 360. Allows you to stack grub piles anywhere.
You will like it!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 06, 2021, 12:13:30 PM
Even having never used one, I understand the diff. Plus having a hydraulic thumb will be nice.

Plus the footprint and places a tracted hoe will go really help. I need to dig a trench for may water and power. Kub can handle the power since flat ground but not the hill were the water tank is. Also need to clear brush and trim the slopes around the pad the kub can't get there!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on September 06, 2021, 02:58:45 PM
I really understand the differences in the places they can go. My place slopes very hard to the bay and both sides have gullies along them. Most places the tractor can get to but with the hoe hanging on the back, not so much.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on September 06, 2021, 09:57:20 PM
Now that I have essentially built a homestead, and am still building, I have learned a lot

I'd say hands down take a compact track loader or a wheel loader if you like those over a tractor when you are roughing in. They can move mountains.

Next is an excavator. Just indispensable when you get really going. Dig a road into a hill? Excavator. Dig a foundation or a footer: Excavator. Pull your truck out of the mud or the trailer: Excavator. Lift heavy things and place them precisely: Excavator. Oh and it can dig you a pond pdq as well. Did I mention knocking down a bunch of trees really quickly.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 07, 2021, 03:52:41 PM
Well, I got the Bobcat Excavator. Leak is coming from inj pump, not a hyd issue. Looks like a gasket or fitting from my inspection.

Tracts are OK, so will need replacing, worked that into the price. I will look for windows and a door to, full can will be nice. Seat for sure but everything works and looks like the same Wainroy bucket setup as the Kub.

Got it for almost 3k under listing, right around what I was thinking. Listed well under what many are going for in this area. Dirty and a few dents is the worst.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 07, 2021, 04:01:34 PM
So here are a couple pics. For sure it needs; Lights, seat, secure hydro house on boom and a good cleaning. Tracts may last a month, week or fall right off.

First stop is a power wash when I pick up on thursday. Its a 2001, 331 D with a kubota 2.2lt diesel, 3794hrs.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 07, 2021, 04:46:03 PM
A known place for abuse wear is the blade. Normally is cracked around the mounts or welded, this is clean.

Here is the loose hydro line if you didn't catch it in the other pic. Looks like the wrong hard line ran on the outside with a couple zip ties holding it.

No cover on the blade ram either.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on September 07, 2021, 06:12:34 PM
Man that blade sticks out a ways.

WR bucket and the thumb looks similar to mine. Should work pretty good.

So, when you get all the WR attachments I know who I'm calling!

Edit: oh nevermind, not the same quick attach. Guess that ruins the joke
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 07, 2021, 08:14:47 PM
All they do with this is push used rebar around. Bucket looks diff than my WR setup, 16 wide.

Starting to look for tracks, seeing about $1200 a pair.

Time for a "FLUID CHANGE",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 11, 2021, 08:30:05 PM
Spent several hours Thursday spraying the major crud off the ex, then about another hour at the car wash doing the rest after another $20 in degreaser.

Came out OK, but I see paint in the future.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 11, 2021, 08:33:15 PM
As I started the fluid change,,,,,,,,,,I began to clean the tracts out some. Probably filled a 3lb coffee can up so far and that is just one side!

Found a little damage to the final drive cover, that will be dealt with!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 11, 2021, 08:36:07 PM
Air Filters, oil change, fuel filter and hydros are next. Engine came out fairly clean and I like the oil drain tube but think it leaves a good pint in there.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 11, 2021, 08:43:26 PM
With the cleaning I primed the fuel system and she purrs nicely.

The fuel leak showed up as coming from the injector fittings on the pump. Pumps look like it has been off before too. My understanding the the O-rings go bad (figure 20 years now). That will be first thing as it runs all the way to the fan area and blows all over.

Will also address the final drive oil. These tend to get neglected so now is a good time.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 13, 2021, 03:05:15 AM
So I pulled and cleaned the fittings and lines. Orings all broke right off but I have a case of them like most of us.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 13, 2021, 03:10:48 AM
Not sure if these are poppets or just a 1 way valve.

Once back together it started after a few cranks after priming again. It does not leak around the lines like it was, but it has a "seep" around the pump top.

Doing research now on that, at least it is not a solid drip like before that was going all over the front of the engine.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on September 13, 2021, 10:39:11 AM
Man you just don't lay down!

Owned the thing a week, well, less, and you're already in the injection pump!

Go after it!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 13, 2021, 10:57:29 AM
Actually just the basics and first service. Still have a seat, lights and the hydro filter.

Pump is easy to change really, literally an hours work, but $500 bones. I may just monitor the the seep right now.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on September 13, 2021, 11:09:57 AM
Actually just the basics and first service. Still have a seat, lights and the hydro filter.

Pump is easy to change really, literally an hours work, but $500 bones. I may just monitor the the seep right now.
That hydro filter in my Kobelco was something else. Like two feet long and sits right in a 90 gallon tank of oil.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 14, 2021, 03:13:26 PM
Just got my other hydro filter, guess it has an in tank too but just changing the 2 spin-ons. Uses 10/30 oil for the hydro system or bobcat oil.

Need to find propylene based anti freeze. Little luck but RV anti freeze is based on it and cheap. Any feed back on this. I know is says don't use for engines but why?

Little more research and find the o-rings are just to keep the junk out of the fitting.

The real seal is a one time use copper gasket at the base of the fitting. Getting those ordered with factory o-rings to hopefully clear this up. It runs fine otherwise.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on September 15, 2021, 12:11:44 AM
I'd use regular green antifreeze, or maybe HD diesel antifreeze. No biggie.

I think propylene is the hippie stuff.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 15, 2021, 03:25:11 AM
I'd use regular green antifreeze, or maybe HD diesel antifreeze. No biggie.

I think propylene is the hippie stuff.

That way almost everything I have would be the same too, cept the Dmax. Easy to find and not crazy $$$.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 27, 2021, 05:30:23 PM
Haven't been up for a few weeks, going the next two I hope.

Permit is paid, almost 5k, but now am ready to roll full on!!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on September 27, 2021, 09:36:41 PM
Haven't been up for a few weeks, going the next two I hope.

Permit is paid, almost 5k, but now am ready to roll full on!!
Are you running the show as the general contractor and hiring the subs?  If so I bet the thing goes up a lot faster than mine. Mine is sitting still again waiting on the trusses to be set up and roof sheeting put down. Hope the carpenter enjoyed his vacation because he will be wearing rain gear when he gets back to working on the garage.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 27, 2021, 11:44:52 PM
Probably doing most of it myself, hopefully with a friend or 2 for the big stuff.

Biggest hurdle now is the slab. Way over engineered for a simple building.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: dave945 on September 28, 2021, 06:26:22 AM
Friend just had a 40x60 metal building put up on his property. First plans he got from the company called for an 8” thick slab. Building inspector told him it was way over spec for what he needed. He went back to the company and they admitted they just grabbed some generic plans off the shelf and that yeah, for his purpose he only needed a four inch slab. He added a 12 inch thick channel 2 ft wide across the middle for a lift in the future. 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 28, 2021, 01:49:51 PM
I have 6 inch for the shop, 3 inch for living area with foam under it. 24" footing around with looks like 2x2' peirs for the uprights.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on September 30, 2021, 08:04:21 PM
Heading up with a load of stuff. Bob should go up next week, still a handle of little things to do on it and a couple parts coming.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 01, 2021, 11:46:51 AM
Travel safe young man


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 03, 2021, 07:37:30 PM
Got a load of stuff up there and forgot 3 things! I got a cell extender so it will work in the container, 48w magnetic screen and a bug zapper. Sometimes they get pretty bad. I should just get the TH up there, but cleaning it just seems like a nightmare.

Really took it easy for the most part, was just good being there, you guys know the feeling.

Hitting the bobcat this week to hopefully get it there next weekend. I can see so much to do with it. Dragging the man lift up to. Just gives me room here and the neighbor just got dried in and I offered it to him since he has vaulted 3 story ceilings. It will stay dry that way too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 08, 2021, 05:36:16 PM
Taking another small load of stuff up this weekend. Quick trip as youngest boys BD tomorrow (today really)

Got the items I didn't last time, lift for the neighbor to use and bring the 3 kubota buckets back. Sold all 3 for just a tad over what I paid.


Also downloaded all the plans finally. People who design these things should have their fingernails pulled out.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 11, 2021, 06:34:34 PM
So when I delivered the man lift, the ram pulled off the trailer! It was in the dirt so got tied up for the trip home. Ends up the mount tore off on the welds. Was probably my fault using the rams to help me balance and load things.

Sold all 3 of the buckets for what I paid. Bobcat sure made it easy to load em.

Speaking of the bobcat, it stopped running and found I am not getting fuel from the tank. Running off a can of diesel now, need to pull the floor boards and check the pickup.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 12, 2021, 11:18:52 PM
Finally got the trailer repaired today. About what I figured for work, hardest park was rolling around under it.

The mounts ram are not welded on the bottom. In fact the welds on the sides were sketchy at best and the pivot point is offset to the bottom.

Miller 211 was awesome, in fact first time I used the auto-set as I changed to .030 wire. Burned in nice and I added a bead to the bottom in line with the pivot.

Then I ran a good bead along the bottom edge. Also added about 6" to the safety stand as it barely held the bed off the frame.

Now its bobcat time again so I can it out of here and where its needed at the ridge.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on October 13, 2021, 09:20:05 AM
You know the rules JR……
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 13, 2021, 11:20:58 AM
The one up there was it. Left it in the house,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 14, 2021, 11:24:45 PM
Finally found a decent box for the trailer without paying through the nose.

Needs a key and mounts, both easy.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 14, 2021, 11:54:32 PM
So some more work on the bobcat. Changed the hydro filters. First had some water in it, second was just flat nasty. Not changing the hydro oil, yet. Drives work "OK" but not great, but that may have a little to do with the controls being loose. Bushings on the track motor controls are shot. So much slop nothing happens for 2-3 inches.

Speaking of the controls, took the floor plates off for painting. Had them off before and there was about 4-6in of dirt and rocks in there. You can see the bottom now. Need to address some rusty fittings and swing motor. Not an issue now but good time to get to it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 15, 2021, 12:07:25 AM
Having fuel supply issue, running it from a bottle right now. Pulled the fuel line from the tank and saw an issue with the pickup, like none! I broke off in the tank. Was just a 1/4 ID line, so I got some good Vinton hose from NAPA for it. Now it runs great again.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 18, 2021, 11:44:30 PM
Welded a couple 8mm bolts to the boom to hold the hard line. Was dangling almost to the bucket.

Heated, beat and painted on a few more parts, post tomorrow.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 20, 2021, 08:25:58 PM
Those hard lines are a blessing and a curse. Every leak we have usually comes from the union of the hardline and the hose,  that connection is sensitive to ID10T with big wrenches trying to torque them more instead of pulling and cleaning and reinstalling

Moved a hoe Tuesday that the hydro pump was stuck on,   Had to build a hose to loop the system so I could turn the motor over, it would overcome the pressure on the pump and the cold start motor.

Interesting issues for sure


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 20, 2021, 09:41:09 PM
Yep, only have one line that seeps up front for the curl. Leaking at the joint. This one is about 6' and would not last long. Just got some slip over sheathing to fix a couple issues.

Big thing now is the seat. Bottom is the worst, the way it is designed you can't just put any seat but theirs on the bottom. back I think I can build a tray for and do myself.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on October 20, 2021, 09:59:45 PM
I think you're on to the correct fix

Build your own frame then score a quality seat from Northern or similar
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 20, 2021, 10:04:37 PM
Tried that but to keep the suspension and the seatbelt I need to use the stock seat tray. No interlock to worry about though.

Lower cushion is $180 from bobcat if they have them,,,,,,,,,, I
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 21, 2021, 01:30:54 AM
The Deere 544 loader we just put a seat in with air ride cost $4600 I think lol


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 21, 2021, 05:40:34 AM
The seat sits on a tray bolted on a firewall to the engine bay. Whole assm is around $700. All the floor panels come out (and are right now for painting)

Found the lower for $150 shipped on fleebay. So I will make a back and headrest, then add a cover.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 30, 2021, 02:56:02 AM
Been poking away at the 331, rain and 3 birthdays (kids) slow you down a touch.

Seat came in and I got the vinyl to redo the backrest.

Cleaned up the battery tray and treated the rust and gave it a good coat of rustolium.

Hydro cover needed the hinges straightened out, so it got pulled off. Had some good dents so they got a little filler. Not making it perfect at all.

Got the bushings for the track controls, they were nasty. Won't take all the slop out, but hopefully less than 3" play.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on October 30, 2021, 03:00:26 AM
Filler covers the big dents, primer just for the scratches. All needs a little more sanding.

Pulled the other drive motor cover. How does all this crap get in there! Other side a straightened out was just as bad.

As its opened up, been coating what I can find with rust converter. Couple hose ends were the worst.

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 30, 2021, 11:34:43 AM
Definitely not a sealed unit in there for sure,  many of our hoes spend months in water 3’ deep.  My guess would be yours has seen similar events at one point or another


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 01, 2021, 07:49:43 PM
Want to get it and few other things up to the Ridge this weekend, but rain is slowing me down again.

Pad still has a big pile of dirt on it since I want to put the grating down first. Bobcat will make that very easy. Need to name it too.

Final paint will be tan upper with undercoating along the bottom. Few if any decals.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 04, 2021, 10:31:10 PM
Figured out why the track area gets filled with crud. I have the covers off the drive motor area and was washing more crud from the "body" and it runs all the way down, trough the frame and into the motor area. Looks like I will add a little hole to the covers before they go back on. Still needs power wash.

Got the seat area cleaned up and mounted the new lower cushion. Guess I will get a cover for it too.

Got all the floor panels cleaned and painted.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 04, 2021, 10:38:01 PM
Added about 6" to the thumb so it closes on the bucket teeth.

Had the local shop cut the rough pieces, cleaned them and the thumb off.

Tacted, welded (little grinding) and painted, more better!!

Going to build a couple cylinder guards to tomorrow and add a tow hook to the blade, maybe a ball mount too.

Discovered a couple hoses that need addressing and I need to move that hyd line I fixed to the upper part of the boom.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on November 04, 2021, 10:46:13 PM
Nice work on that thumb!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 04, 2021, 11:46:33 PM
Looks like ya did a clean job on that repair for sure!

Interested on your tow hook idea, seems all of our mini x have chain loops on the ends of the blade ( back side ) and they are always smashed to hell


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 05, 2021, 12:16:10 AM
There is a 5/8 d ring in the 2ft bucket, dead center, sorta weird. Just putting a 1/2 in the center of the front blade, should be more than enough.

Like to put something on the end of the boom, still looking for a spot. I saw some have a clevis mount there, might be an idea.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 12, 2021, 02:00:29 AM
Rebuilt all the foot controls. New bushing for the track controls, what a pain. Housing is alum, so crusty I had to use a pitman puller to get the handle off.

Boom swing was so hard it would keep swinging unless you stopped it. Smooth now and stops when you let up. Had to tac weld the bushings to get out. Some weird metal (tin?)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 12, 2021, 02:04:40 AM
Pulled the louvers off and bent straight, little welding and paint.

Reran the left boom hydro line from below to top (as factory) Never looked right so I found pics and remedied.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 12, 2021, 02:08:07 AM
Got all the controls back on and used liberal (only good time its used) amounts of rust reform. Still need to mount floor plates.

Checking the controls got this thing up and adjusted the tracks. Had to replace 1 grease fitting as it pointed up into the housing, just needed a 45* on it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 12, 2021, 06:30:30 AM
That’s a lot of work JR. Gonna be nice. I think you should go for total black out on the paint job.!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 12, 2021, 02:03:44 PM
But it would look dirty all the time. Black base and tan/grey for the white areas for now. Using acrylic house paint again, works good.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 17, 2021, 08:42:13 PM
So today I replaced the return line on the bobcat. Line I had replaced was all swollen and the ends were not sealing causing a prime issue.

Cleaned off the blade and prepped for the new edge I got from Titan, 60in carbon steel. Had to bevel the ends to clear the stock welds. Dropped a couple times until used ratchet straps to get close then clamp down. Still have a little more gap than I like and will try to address. Also cleaned spots for the welds and straightened the blade tie downs that were bent and broken. Will add a loop of rebar around em.

I was up in the air as to whether to lay it flat, but chose to put back as factory.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 17, 2021, 09:25:10 PM
Make sure what ever you add to the hooks will allow your chain hook to slip over unless you planning on always looping the chain back to its self. 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on November 18, 2021, 08:16:25 AM
Carbon steel?

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Sammconn on November 18, 2021, 09:28:57 AM
Carbon steel?

Should be AR something.
It is a cutting edge after all.
Or is it so much on this application?

Maybe me and Ken are overthinking this?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on November 18, 2021, 09:50:44 AM
I was thinking since it was from Titan it's probably a true cutting edge, hardened, which doesn't like to be welded to a mild steel backing without a hot preheat. The times I've tried it it cracked right away.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Sammconn on November 18, 2021, 10:47:19 AM
I was thinking since it was from Titan it's probably a true cutting edge, hardened, which doesn't like to be welded to a mild steel backing without a hot preheat. The times I've tried it it cracked right away.
There is that too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 18, 2021, 11:07:05 AM
Yes, a cutting edge. Good to know about the preheast, easy enough.

Just a 1/2 D-Ring center of the blade, strongest point where it all comes together.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 18, 2021, 09:49:13 PM
Just had enough time to work on the corner tiedowns, added 3/8 rebar. Needs final welding.

Weld on the 1/2 d-ring, rated at 12k, more than enough for a 7500lb machine.

Tacted the blade on, will heat and final weld when the rain quits.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 20, 2021, 09:36:02 PM
Finished up the blade today, need to address the ram guard and the hoses next.

Will build a cover for the ram and hoses (stock) and replace one hose that is iffy, getting the slack out too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 20, 2021, 09:48:03 PM
Already having tacked the blade on, I heated it up for welding, one spot at a time starting from the center. Did the same on the bottom.

Only issue I found was a crack in the blade frame, common on these. Ground it out and filled. Discovered during that the metal is paper thin and the whole bottom will need to be replaced sometime. Guess years of dragging it on cement wore it thin.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 20, 2021, 09:52:55 PM
Coat of etching primer and paint and its GTG.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on November 21, 2021, 11:08:37 AM
JR you are amazing
The tenacity with which you go after perfection in these old pieces of equipment you buy
Honestly the best thing for them is to fall into your ownership!
For blades and frames and things like that, honestly brushing or rolling on a good enamel with hardener is about the easiest/smartest way of attacking these things.
If I ever get pressurized and running water farmside, you will see that excavator undergo an amazing transition from faded, bent and so forth to looking pretty spiffy with fresh paint.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 21, 2021, 02:03:26 PM
Paint has already started, using acrylic latex semi gloss, rolled on.

Worked good on DUG, this is better paint then that and way cheaper than hardened enamel. I like some of the TSC Majic paints, but none are semi. They do use a hardener though.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 26, 2021, 11:06:40 PM
Finished up the blade hoses. Not to bad once I cut down a wrench for the tight area and my xl hands.

Took most of the slack out and ran sheathing all the way up to the hyrdo distribution swivel.   

Replaced 5 hoses total, all looked like this.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 26, 2021, 11:11:27 PM
Right at $300 for the 5 hoses, including the NAPA 20% bag deal.

Replaced a -10 up top the boom left that was seeping and 2 on the thumb that bad. All got a sleeve, one more to sleeve on the lower boom still.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 30, 2021, 05:57:42 PM
Was just told there is NO delivery date for my building. They have a new factory coming on, but early 2022. 

Was told Dec 1st several months ago when they soaked my for another 9.5k in "costs", which felt I was under duress to agree to, 20k deposit when ordered. Looking for an attorney now to go over this as I purchased in Ca. 

Will start another part when the pad is finished, seems fitting with the project.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 30, 2021, 06:04:46 PM
Time value of money at least. You should be able to get some back. Maybe talk to them before you hire an attorney. No one wins when an attorney get involved. But I would make sure that you read the fine print on your contract lest you be negotiating from a position of weakness


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on November 30, 2021, 06:17:19 PM
From what I read, they guarantee the price for 90 days. An attorney will be to see if I have something to really work with. My feeling is with the deposit I am under contract for that building at that price. If I didn't pay the "extra" for material increases, no building, lost deposit. I really want to have the building on the ground first though. By the way, if it over 70K total now so a couple hundred to have an attorney look at is well worth it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 01, 2021, 04:03:58 PM
I just got some of this stuff to try on the bobcat tracks. There is a 3-4in tear on an outside edge I want to address. https://youtu.be/v8j-fD-4NsM

Watched the vid and thought that would work, but when I called they have a product made for doing this type of repair in cans, called Panget.

Will post results for sure.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 01, 2021, 09:00:08 PM
I just got some of this stuff to try on the bobcat tracks. There is a 3-4in tear on an outside edge I want to address. https://youtu.be/v8j-fD-4NsM

Watched the vid and thought that would work, but when I called they have a product made for doing this type of repair in cans, called Panget.

Will post results for sure.
What kinds of holes on your tracks are you trying to fix?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 01, 2021, 10:04:02 PM
I have 2 tears, one is on the outside edge I will try first. Other is near the center next to the drive cogs.

Just don't want them to get worse.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 01, 2021, 10:10:08 PM
Finished the rear undercarrage and drive motor guards. Drilled a hole for drainage on the bottom using my mag drill, worked good.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 01, 2021, 10:14:15 PM
Those of you with smaller excavators know about the left control being the safety also. Mine is so stiff it is 2 handed ordeal to get it down. No way to lube it even with covers off, so I drilled a small hole to allow lube to soak into the shaft area. Still to soon knowing if it works, but it is soaking up the ATF/oil mix I use for this stuff.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on December 04, 2021, 08:30:17 PM
Nice work

Nice cleanup!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 04, 2021, 10:23:09 PM
I’m not sure what your referring to as a left hand safety?

The drop down lever next to the door that allows the machine to move? That what your modding to move? 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 04, 2021, 11:31:37 PM
Yes, the counsel. Nothing works till you put it down.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 05, 2021, 08:33:42 AM
Tell me about your mag drill?  Would like to have one but not for $800


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 05, 2021, 01:12:32 PM
Tell me about your mag drill?  Would like to have one but not for $800


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I got about the cheapest with bits that had good reviews. Just a tad over $300. Sure I will drill some holes, but didn't need name brand for something that I may use every year a few times, but sure it will get used on the building. I should ahve got one with a case though, would have been another $50, but so are generic cases.

Mine;  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089KB1NQ7?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on December 05, 2021, 03:44:14 PM
Tell me about your mag drill?  Would like to have one but not for $800


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I got about the cheapest with bits that had good reviews. Just a tad over $300. Sure I will drill some holes, but didn't need name brand for something that I may use every year a few times, but sure it will get used on the building. I should ahve got one with a case though, would have been another $50, but so are generic cases.

Mine;  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089KB1NQ7?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Not going to tell you what I paid for mine and it didn't come with a case (none offered) and had to warranty it after the first use because the circuit board popped (which they blamed me for).
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 09, 2021, 07:45:57 PM
With getting things off and on I find the need for a smaller utility trailer often. using the 22 deckover is fine. But was way overkill and kept at a storage yard. I have been looking for a something in the 5x10 area with about a 2k capacity as I get some heavy stuff sometimes and being closer to the deck would be nice. Military 1101 is great, but big and too high for loading many things.

Looked on CL and FB and found a couple that were way overpriced, some more than you could get new for. Budget was around $1000.

Looked at one this morning that was fair price, but just rated at 1200 lbs. and had no ramp/gate. So I went by Lowes and HD on the way. Lowes had an 8x10 for $1800 that was OK. HD had 8x10 Karavans, 2200 lb rating in stock (web said none) and were listed for almost 2k. I like these as the ramp/sides and front can fold down allowing for over 15ft of supported deck area for longer items. These were listed for 2k at dealers and used.

HD had 5 in stock and a big tag saying $1428. I went in later and they would not sell me one as there DMV guy was not in (say what?) Talked to the Manager who wrote it up for me at the $1428, but pick up tomorrow. So DMV guy will be in tomorrow for pickup.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on December 09, 2021, 08:33:48 PM
What is the dmv guy and what does he have to do with anything?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on December 09, 2021, 08:37:20 PM
Remember, he lives in Kommiefornia and they have to tax, title and license everything.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 09, 2021, 09:50:53 PM
I thought I was going to have to register it, but they do it. Saves me some hassle at least.

Normally you get a letter of "orgin" showing the VIN. Then you get a LEO to verify the VIN, then you get to register it.

At least they have reg for utility trailers right here. $25 to register or so and then about $10 every 5 years unless it is a camp trailer, then you pay every year. $125 for the TH this year.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Nate on December 09, 2021, 10:03:29 PM
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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 09, 2021, 10:12:59 PM
Thx, the rails also lock like it shows 1/2 for wide loads.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 10, 2021, 09:29:16 PM
So I go to pickup the trailer today and told they got the SN wrong and had to right it up agian, BUT I still get the same price.

Worried for a second as when I got there they had gone up over $1000 from yesterday.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 14, 2021, 11:38:27 PM
Thinking about it we have named the bobcat "Scoop". Made a thread on repairing the track;  http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=4982.new#new

Flooring back in, time to paint if the rain stops! Now for some light too.

I have also ordered a vinyl cab cover for it, but was told "after" the order they are waiting for zippers,,,,,,,,,,

If I'm real lucky, maybe the building will get dried in "this" year!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on December 30, 2021, 09:41:56 PM
Running up tomorrow with the NTM Rotary Lift and the Flamables cabinet. Just a drop off and check out trip. Bringing a new game cam too as the Spycams will stop working early next year (cell issue) At least they knocked the replacement price way down.

Been getting visitors at night.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 02, 2022, 02:14:27 AM
So it was an interesting trip running the stuff up to the Ridge this weekend.

Went up in the morning before to miss the real commute traffic. Was going great but they put chain controls out that slowed everything way down. Pic is near the summit still around 40*. I was still in 2 wheel drive having no issues, but driving sanely.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 02, 2022, 02:26:30 AM
Ran a few errands, had lunch, got $200 in fuel ($1 cheaper then Kali) but that filled 3 cans and the titan tank.

Got to the property about 1400 and the 'fun" started. Was around 40 in the sun, 20 in shade.

As I started up the hill, well I didn't. Dmax was not pulling the probably 6k trailer up the hill and it was only a 2-3* slope, mud tires and posi or not. It gets full morning sun, then about this time it is in the shade the rest of the day. The 1-2in of snow simply covered the ice, so about 200ft up, I went backwards. Controlled it enough to not jack knife and attemps to pull out only resulted in the same. Now I am sure the tires being just 1/4in tread didn't help, but still got me going OK normally.

Settled into the runoff finally, block and dropped the trailer and drove up to the property with no issue.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 02, 2022, 02:41:28 AM
Got up to the top and checked everything out. Little snow on the ground, one last dirt pile left (waiting for mesh to go in with excavator help) and about what I expected. Animals sure are using the salt lick and all kinds on horse tracks and dropping around.

Bot the Kub and the Gehl started without needing a jump, but worked at starting. Let em run for a while and we headed down with the Kub and unloaded the trailer, about 1/2 miles each way. No pics as we were getting cold and it took 3 trips. Used the Kub to pull the trailer out and turn around so I could hookup pointing the right way. (thats the newest neighbors home in the background, base of hill)

Oh, I think I said "MY" my cat came home! Think he was under the neighbors house for a few days. He loves to lay on the keyboard.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 02, 2022, 02:56:33 AM
Trip home was interesting too. Left the property right at 1800, drove to Reno where I had a few meal coupons (yeah, I like to pull a slot arm here and there)

Finished eating, son played in the arcade while I endulged a little (broke even) and we started home at 2100. Would get us home just before New Years. We get to the base of Donner summit and they closed HWY 80,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, So we slepted a little, burned fuel to stay when (20F) and they opened it around midnight. Drive was OK, but 80 really got hammered. Some little SUV went by us fast then started fishtailing slowing for Semi just in front of us. Saw lanes closed with tress down all the way to Auburn, 1 semi sideways in to the hillside and many stupid drivers. Made it home in 1 piece though just after 0300, about 1 hour longer than normal. Son slept most of the way, I tried not too,,,,,,,,,,,

0800 hours we went and collected trees for the boy scouts. Filled the flatbed pretty good too, then blew the trailer off at a power wash and took the Dmax through the car wash twice (unlimited account), got home at 1200 after getting us all lunch. Listened to the wife complain about everything and tuned her out,,,,,,,,,,, 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 02, 2022, 09:49:00 AM
That sounds like you need a second weekend


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on January 02, 2022, 11:43:12 AM
No snow or really anything here

Has been T-shirt weather up until yesterday then finally started to cool off some.

Winters have changed. Really not much of a heating bill to speak of and I have not really run the boiler.

Sorry that you all in the north west got hammered, but it will clear. Folks in CO will take a bit longer to recover

I like your place JR...putting it on my "Must visit" list
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 02, 2022, 03:50:57 PM
Let me clear here about one thing, I am not the best driver in the world. I do believe I am above average and have had lots of training.

I just hate stupid drivers and "sometimes" will not allow them to pass on the right side nor do I always move over if they are going faster. I will move over for merging and faster traffic if it doesn't screw me. I share the road and don't get me going on bikes. They believe they own the road and the law says otherwise.

OK, new years rant over.

Now the issue with getting my building up there has been verified. It will have to be pretty dry, but think I am OK as just got a call and was told at least another month out :facepalm:
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on January 02, 2022, 06:48:30 PM
Looks good JR, sorry I lost track are you erecting the building too?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 02, 2022, 08:05:07 PM
Yeah, its been 2 years since this started. Right where the dirt pile is facing south.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on January 02, 2022, 09:33:00 PM
JR, are you putting up the building or is a crew doing it?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 03, 2022, 05:48:50 PM
Can't afford a crew. Plus getting anyone to do things is really sketchy right now.

My budget allows for everything, but not someone to do it for me.

Will probably have crew assist with concrete and maybe renting a lift for the building setup.

Living area build will be as I can afford it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 06, 2022, 12:54:03 AM
Got the roof of the BC brushed off for painting but the rain started again  :facepalm:

Now its a slurry up there with the cement dust. After I get it painted I'm having an expanded sheet piece made up to cover the curved window opening. Few  pieces of glass need to be removed around the edges and the 2 bolts will need round heads as to not cut the cover up that I need to test fit still.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 08, 2022, 07:34:51 PM
Was eyeing this; https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4873722495991563

Guy wants to trade and would transport. Just a little bigger than I need, no thumb and I couldn't move.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on January 08, 2022, 11:12:12 PM
Seems like a super cheap price for one that size right now. Equipment is through the roof.
Articulating boom is interesting also.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 11, 2022, 07:44:11 PM
He said it has a couple little issues and if I need to move I can't with what I have. If it was a 10k machine I may have.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 17, 2022, 09:37:03 PM
Was up this weekend, just love the view this time of year. Wasn't really all that cold with no wind, temp showed 28f.

Talked to the neighbor about salting the road in when it snows. It is always in the shade so it ices over pretty bad.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 17, 2022, 10:01:19 PM
No pad work done, just dropped off lots of little things and cleaned up what I brought up 2 weeks ago.

Made this fencepost driver for the hammer. Couple pieces of pipe, .750 plate and 2 bolts to lock it onto the bit. Think it needs to be brighter though, can't have everything black.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 17, 2022, 10:37:20 PM
I wanted a dirt bucket for the bobcat. Found a 42in mini skid in the scratch N dent at Titan along with a pallet fork hitch.

Quick story on the Titan order, their "free shipping" is now $100, which I missed at first. So I call them up to cancel (2 hours later) and get the phone tree, terrible getting ahold of anyone. Emailed also but finally got ahold of someone the next day, but was told it is to late, its been shipped. So I check tracking (fedex) and it is not picked up for 4 days (ordered monday).
I finally get an email from customer service about trying to cancel and was told that once it goes to the warehouse for shipping it cannot be cancelled and it was SnD, so no returns. I said I understood no returns, but if it sits on your dock for days why can't it be cancelled and you charged $100 for free shipping? I said I was lied to then when they said it was already shipped when I called to cancel. Was then told that I needed a dock for the shipping as they don't do liftgate anymore for free either. So I am a little hot now and tell them I have a wonderful story to tell on the forums I use.
About this time I got a call from Fedex asking to schedule the delivery and I verified it had not been picked up for until 4 days later. i would have to unload it too. Figured I would grab it with the bobcat so no big deal.
Next day I get an email saying they are going to "refund the $100" and try to get a liftgate truck to deliver. Shows up today with a liftgate so that went easy enough. They would only refund $50 ($46 with paypal fee) but added the liftgate service.
So not completely happy with the added shipping, but they stepped up somewhat.
Titan have a points system too, but you cannot use it for other implements, just others home products. Told then thats a waste, obviously.

OK, so the bucket showed up and has the mini skid coupler on the back. Knew that so got some plates for the bobcat x-change to weld on. The full mounts are almost $300 shipped, the plates are about $125. Bucket is pretty nice for what I want. Once off the pallet it was easy to move around, shipping said 300#. Plus that frame it came in is like gold with the steel prices!

You really only need about 1/2 the plate they send you when you see the factory mount. Made some templates from these and will mod the bolt on bucket I have as it needs just the holes drilled for the pin vs having to bolt it on from the end using another plate. They are 5/8 plate I think and thinking about making and selling the cut down version if this work OK.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 17, 2022, 10:43:48 PM
Got the window area cleaned up on the bobcat finally. Had the local metal shop make up a piece of expanded sheet metal to replace the glass area, to wide for my press. They did good job, look rolled.

Welded on all the way around, then a good coat of red rust primer on the entire roof.

Did a little more cement on the tread repair. Something tells me it will not last, but the tract should give me some life hopefully.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on January 18, 2022, 09:43:42 AM
Hey, JR, be sure to let us know how that track repair you did on the mini holds up. Take my SVL for example. Lots of life left in them, but also have some good chunking in places from working all that broken (sharp) limestone.

Would also like to do a track repair if yours holds up
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 18, 2022, 12:02:56 PM
The cans I got work better when warmed up and I got some SS bowls and tried to thin it a little, no luck.

The past they make I believe will stick way better, but is $70 a packet!

Might have an answer to on the L45 remote from the L forum on FB.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 26, 2022, 08:44:32 PM
Trying to get the Bobcat up to the Ridge this weekend. Need to return a new Edge CT3 to summit also, really not what I expected on several things.

Got the body stripped and the ROPs painted, came out good. Painted the under carriage and found the tracks were loose (found new specs) and found I have 2 bad rollers. One real bad, but rolls still, other is just got that no lube feel. They will have to wait until I get it up there. I think the OK one can be rebuilt, but I will get 2 and go from there. Best price so far is $115 each. Under carriage got the wire brush treatment, rust converter for primer with Rustolium semi black

Added the LEDs, but not the light bar. I think with the cab cover the bar might get in the way or melt it if behind. Added an extra light to the right side of the boom. Load should be lower than the regular floods. Light bar has its own circut but maybe later. Pic is kinda deceiving but they throw some lumens out.

Still have a stalling issue after it runs for about 10 minutes. Runs great, put a new fuel pump on and primer bulb and still does the same. Got a 12v pump off amazon for $11 hoping it will fix the issue.

Tomorrow is prime/paint the body and redo the seat back.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 28, 2022, 01:45:31 PM
Heading up as I have a couple things that have to get done before the 1st.

Cancelled all the insulation for the building. Will still do but better and with venting..

Looks like another week until I get the BC up there too. Ordered 2 rollers and a tensioner rebuild kit. Tracks are borderline anyway so having all the stuff working right will help. Plus why not do it here where I still have most of my stuff and not in the dirt. Tensioner looks easy enough, just dirty.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 29, 2022, 03:19:33 PM
Well, I had quite the little adventure this weekend getting up the road to the Ridge. Road is fine normally, but the area highlighted in yellow sees no sun this time of year and is iced over. Lower end is where I had issues with trailer a few weeks back.

So I get a bag of salt to spread on the iced area. Not a big deal, stopped near the lower section, spread about 1/2 the 40# bag out and moved up near the top area, but not quite far enough, was still on the ice.

As I spread the salt, I hear a funny sound (truck is in park only) and I see my duramax sliding on the ice back towards me. This area has about a 20* slope. Drivers door is open as the truck slides past me. I almost thought about jumping in, but just hit the E brake with my hand (turning the wheel left would have been the best). Then the drivers door hits me, I go down and manage to miss the front tire. I look back laying on the ground thinking "this could be ugly". Truck keeps sliding (posi rear) and gets to the edge berm that drops about 200ft at 45*. Truck stops, I take a breath and try to get up, went down pretty hard. Get up, fall down, damn ice.

Walk down and just say thanks for not loosing the truck. Take a few pics, biggest loss is some oil in the back the spilled, my pride and I am still sore today.

Right rear is over the berm but thats it. It is not frozen there and you can see the tracks in the dirt over the edge. Not on the diff, seems OK. Assessing it some I guess I will try to drive off. Grab my phone and leave the door open if it goes again. Pulls right off with no issues in 4high (which it was in the whole time).

Told the neighbor about it, said he almost had to rescue me. Might have been a smarter move to have him hooked to me anyway, but hindsight is well,,,,,,
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 29, 2022, 04:48:23 PM
Time to get the Cali guy some snow tires and some snow lessons lol

Glad you are ok and didn’t get crushed by the truck.  That makes for a bad few months.

Them minis and trailers will suck ya off some ice in a hurry for sure!!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on January 29, 2022, 05:44:32 PM
Darned glad you are OK

Funny how things can just happen

Let's not do this again!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 29, 2022, 09:43:01 PM
Yes, a lesson for sure.

Even a winch would have done me no good here, the is nothing there. Getting someone to hook to would have been viable.

I looked at chains but really it is just this little section, tires are fine. In fact I just swapped a couple for better traction. Neighbors have the same issue and we are talking about it
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on January 30, 2022, 09:31:29 AM
Yes, a lesson for sure.

Even a winch would have done me no good here, the is nothing there. Getting someone to hook to would have been viable.

I looked at chains but really it is just this little section, tires are fine. In fact I just swapped a couple for better traction. Neighbors have the same issue and we are talking about it
#2 gravel or similar over dressed with 3/4 with a bit of dust in to hold it, then box blade before the snows and maybe mid winter.
Would drain and top surface give good purchase while cutting up your expensive tires
or
move!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on January 30, 2022, 11:12:47 AM
So the tires got you up the hill fine.  Problems started when tires warmed the ice enough to loose traction and the truck slipped back down the hill. Glad you and your rig are both ok.
Came home from plowing snow early one morning, parked in the driveway went into the house poured a coffee looked out the window to see my elcamino sitting crossways in the street. Thanks to the curb It didn’t hit the house across the street.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 30, 2022, 01:55:14 PM
Yep, parked with the front in dirt, rear on ice idling. Doubt there was any warmth in the tires.

I could see the rear tires sliding and the fronts were free wheeling.

I was thinking the same on the 3/4 rock, neighbor said he had the same issue going up. Plus we have more peoplw to split is with as a 40 acre parcel (just above burnt out house) just sold for $170k to someone out of santa cruz I hear.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on January 30, 2022, 02:29:29 PM
Yep, parked with the front in dirt, rear on ice idling. Doubt there was any warmth in the tires.

I could see the rear tires sliding and the fronts were free wheeling.

I was thinking the same on the 3/4 rock, neighbor said he had the same issue going up. Plus we have more peoplw to split is with as a 40 acre parcel (just above burnt out house) just sold for $170k to someone out of santa cruz I hear.
Another refugee from California, no doubt ;-)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on January 30, 2022, 02:48:11 PM
That make 3/4 on the road from Kali. 2 lower sections still for sale as well as the burnt out prop. Se who that brings.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 04, 2022, 11:04:23 PM
Well, I come to find out the construction of the living quarters is of steel! THEY decided with the high price of lumber last year it was a wash. I OKed the plans, but never noticed that. Talking with them, but they don't want to eat it for sure. I have made it well known I am not happy, been 24hrs now, see next week.

Picked up 26 quick4 48" defusers for the leach line local. Looking for the tank now, just need 1000ga, 2 chamber. HD has em but standard height, they spec low profile, I doubt it would be an issue.

Everything but the rollers showed for the exc, held up by TX weather!!! 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 09, 2022, 08:17:08 PM
Couple emails and nothing yet. Today I called the big boss and waiting for a call back (was supposed to be after 1400, it now 1700)

Arch in question is called "Elise Fett & Assc. LTD" based in Incline Village, Nv.

I want to see how they handle this and will be happy to post either way. I remember discussing the 2x6 outside walls and saying I wanted full TGI beams for the build. Sounds like regular const. materials to me, not steel. I think something as important as the changing the material to steel would be some made very clear, not notes on the plans.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 11, 2022, 05:37:10 PM
So far it looks to be as it stands, but they said it might be possible to change the material on a "change form" that might be minimal via the Eng firm, MSE Eng. LLC.

I am also getting a $1000 retainer returned since I am the "contractor" on the project. Will do that on Monday.

So it seems they are trying. I do have my entire project permitted, which I never thought would take over a year.


Second note, the exc rollers just showed up, time to get dirty. Unless I find something else, should get it up there next weekend!

Been working on it, what do you think?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: EL TATE on February 11, 2022, 06:24:46 PM
So far it looks to be as it stands, but they said it might be possible to change the material on a "change form" that might be minimal via the Eng firm, MSE Eng. LLC.

I am also getting a $1000 retainer returned since I am the "contractor" on the project. Will do that on Monday.

So it seems they are trying. I do have my entire project permitted, which I never thought would take over a year.


Second note, the exc rollers just showed up, time to get dirty. Unless I find something else, should get it up there next weekend!

Been working on it, what do you think?

that's some fine work there JR. you and Dave got some skill.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 11, 2022, 06:32:42 PM
Looks like a fine paint job to me!   


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on February 11, 2022, 08:27:27 PM
Looks good JR.  Just needs some graphics!  Like hazmat


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 11, 2022, 10:59:34 PM
Thanks guys, its rough, but looks OK for acrilic latex and prep work. Still need to finish the boom, did unbolted hoses to help.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on February 12, 2022, 06:50:37 PM
I like!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 15, 2022, 08:43:59 PM
Been working on the track rollers and adjuster. Tracks look inside, long as they don't tear I am good. I would say the roller bearing is bad. Built in jack is nice too.

Painting done, maybe a little touchup but looks OK for a roller and chip brush.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 15, 2022, 08:51:54 PM
After taking the track off, idler and such I removed the bad roller. Yep, seen better days. Looked at rebuilding some, but the bearing and seal cost more than  the whole roller.

Pulled the last roller too as the piston had turned and a bolt/zerks would not allow it to pull through the slot. Pulling the roller allowed a pipe wrench in there and out she came, mostly,,,,,,,,,,,

Can't get the assm out, seems to be getting pinched about 6in from the end. End plate is bowed, not like that in the diagrams. Slide to that point easy and the idler came out fine too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 15, 2022, 10:59:29 PM
At least the weather is warm, cold rubber tracks don’t go on nice!

Great work!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 16, 2022, 09:20:17 PM
Yep, weather is great, was 77 today but super windy for the last 3 days. Have I ever mentioned I hate the wind? Breeze is fine but this is the chase around the stuff type and no painting.

Anyway I have been working on getting this adjuster piston of for a couple sessions now, no luck. It was not rubbing where I thought so I dug deeper, well got on my back and viola! That bad roller I took out was riding on the plate and the spring. It had pushed the plate up far enough to keep the piston assm from coming out. I have been beating on it with a 2x3 and BIG hammers but it gets to one spot and just stops.

So tomorrow I will have to figure a way to pry the area down while heating it up. The plate serves no purpose but to guide the tract adjustment system, so not worried about damaging it. You can see the rust on the plates and spring where the wheel was rubbing. Only needs to go up about 1/8 inch.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 17, 2022, 08:59:54 PM
Finally got the assm out, what a pain. Had my son heat the lower as I beat on assm through the access plate. You can see where the lower plate is bent up.

Not sure if this spring plate is right either. Is it supposed to be bent or flat? Not sure if it really matters except the sides drag bad coming out.

I see no sign of any grease leaking, but this track would sag bad after hanging for a day.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on February 17, 2022, 09:14:59 PM
I guess we're both dealing with track issues. Just found out one of my springs is busted.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on February 17, 2022, 09:17:55 PM
I guess we're both dealing with track issues. Just found out one of my springs is busted.
I haven't seen nor touched either machine!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 17, 2022, 10:24:32 PM
Just found the seal kit is wrong. Cat dealer in Sac may help, but not sure if bad or not really. Tensioner shows no sign of grease leaking, but track gets sloppy fast.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: dave945 on February 18, 2022, 11:38:44 AM
Is it not leaking because it doesn’t have any in it?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on February 18, 2022, 02:21:48 PM
Is it not leaking because it doesn’t have any in it?


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^ this.
“If it’s leaking, it has fluid”. ;)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 18, 2022, 08:58:11 PM
Heres is a pick of the "tensioner" dry as a bone where the seals are. Only grease is from around the fitting when I pushed it out removing the tracks. I do have to straighten that plate.

Also got some of the HD Husky storage boxes to start replacing the old plastic bins in my truck. Way cheaper than Milw. bins too.

But I have been getting their M12 tools some. Have a 90 Die grinder, 3/8 wratchet and 1/8 Die Grinder (great for bang stuff). Just getting cheap batteries.

Also got my well pump. Went off brand but for under $200 I can buy a few. Second one actually. First was a DC 48v that was 1/3 the size, this is 110ac so I can run with gen or off a power station which I plane to have soon.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 19, 2022, 12:06:50 AM
Good progesss.. that pump looks fancy!!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 19, 2022, 04:08:57 AM
Guess the pumps are all alike really. Sure diff voltages and such. Everytime I looked at specs they all came from the same place "asin".

Name brands go for $1-2000, this was under $200. If it works OK I will get a spare! Tested today and it worked fine, now I need to get more wire. I got 500' of 10/2 delivered today for well under $300. With this pump I need 12/3, but only 300' as the lead is 130', putting me about 20' from the well bottom.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 23, 2022, 08:11:47 PM
Finally got modifying the HF 20T press, adding an air over hyd pump. Little things like self locking nuts and straps that were missing.

Got the plates for the Exc. flattened out pretty easy. Didn't use air yet. Used a little heat on the thick one. 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on February 23, 2022, 10:28:52 PM
JR, couple suggestions. First add the little turn knob from swag offroad it makes a world of difference and is cheap. Second, on that Jack air control switch. Take the little wire connector off that can lock the air on. You have no need for that in this setup and that wire can and will lock itself on at the worst possible time. Don’t ask how I know, but the little knob saved the day.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 23, 2022, 11:50:25 PM
Great suggestions, thx
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on February 23, 2022, 11:59:19 PM
What is the turn knob for? The pressure release?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 24, 2022, 06:49:27 AM
Yes, otherwise you need to keep using the handle, pain!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on February 24, 2022, 10:50:53 AM
What is the turn knob for? The pressure release?
Never heard of that.

Off to order one for my 30 ton press
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on February 26, 2022, 03:22:43 PM
So youngest and I ran up to the Ridge Friday. With other stops only there for 3 hours, but got the grating done! Road is still slick but when you don't get out, no issues. 40F or so but not bad as long as the sun was out.

This is the 16x5 galv fence I am using to reinforce the slope. Almost a perfect fit but was a pain for just me laying down. We knocked it right out following the contour and securing the panels with SS hose clamps, 3 per panel. Plus with the rocks it locks together good! I may drive some stakes in too, but debating is it worth it? Road end will need a couple more panels when the road goes away. Low end will be left open as I have pipes to run in that area. After I cover the grates with another foot or so of fill, last layer will be top soil so I can do some planting.

Got the drone up for pics as son was playing with the 22 behind me.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 01, 2022, 02:47:21 PM
Well, call me nuts but I may get this Cat 305cr. Going to see it tomorrow hopefully, looks like lots of interest per the seller.

11k machine, no thumb but has a cab, more HP, wider stance. Down is no thumb, but I can make $$$ selling the bobcat if it happens.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: dave945 on March 01, 2022, 03:57:51 PM
Looks like it might be plumbed/set up for a thumb, at least if I’m seeing things right. 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 01, 2022, 04:09:58 PM
Yes it is, about 1300 with a quick search. I am just questioning front window and door for now. I know the AC needs work, but a cab is great.

Tracks and drives look good, hrs are under 8k but if it doesn't smoke Im OK.

Tad heavy for my trailer, but don't plan on hauling it around. Get it to the Ridge and thats it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on March 01, 2022, 04:37:45 PM
JR I thought you didn't have any time for anything. You just got the other machine ready to work and now want to start over.
You just don't want Ken getting ahead of you huh.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 01, 2022, 05:47:08 PM
JR, you are honestly worse than me!

But if you can make a goodly amount off of the B-Cat, sure...

I think those smaller machines really need a thumb, so figure the cost of that in there. Not quite apples to apples
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 01, 2022, 06:15:09 PM
I am figuring the cost out. I can sell the bobcat for 20k easy right now. Seeing some go for 25-30 right now. Plus it has the 3 quick attach bucket now and a vinyl cab cover.

This "new" one is 1850, plus what I put into it. Fluid change and thumb ($1300), find a window and door another $1000 and I am even. Fix the AC, I not covered in dust and out of the wind!! I will for sure need to get another 12in bucket for my lines and another dirt bucket.

https://www.ritchiespecs.com/model/caterpillar-305c-cr-midi-excavator


YT vids show this is a little monster, 48hp Mitsubishi motor. Service life is figured at 10k hours on most machines, my lifetime easy.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on March 01, 2022, 09:14:54 PM
You said 304cr, but the Ritchie specs says 305.
A 304 is 9,000 lbs. I was looking at those when I got the Volvo. They're about the same, 40-45 hp
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 01, 2022, 10:16:16 PM
It is a 305, not 304. A 10k machine would be nice, 11+ is even better and I can just tow it.

Cat makes it hard to type!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 01, 2022, 10:21:02 PM
Just got the track back on the bobcat. Can't imagine doing it without the bucket to help.

After squeezing this back together, press was a must. Just 2in for the spring assm with that big bolt.

Had to grind the sides so the assm would slide in. Was a good .060 wide. Then I flattened the hump the bad roller caused.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 01, 2022, 11:06:10 PM
I’d take a cab over open all day!!
Buy it!!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 01, 2022, 11:41:19 PM
I’d take a cab over open all day!!
Buy it!!

Yep, even if a little rough I will. Give me a solid engine and a straight frame.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 02, 2022, 09:53:03 AM
Isn't it amazing just how beat up heavy equipment gets to be. As if no one ever takes care of it or is really hard on it

Man, I'm feeling really convicted just now...
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 02, 2022, 11:03:07 PM
Well, I bought the Cat 304; http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=5052.msg122150#msg122150

By By Bobcat  :beercheers:
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 03, 2022, 09:55:49 PM
Well, I bought the Cat 304; http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=5052.msg122150#msg122150

By By Bobcat  :beercheers:
Yea!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 05, 2022, 05:57:49 PM
Going to pickup the 305 in the morning.

Getting the 331/334 ready to sell. (tag says 331D, but serial says 334 for all parts). Already cleaned up nice. Just need to recover seat back/headrest, make a ram shield and weld the xchange coupler on the 42 bucket.

Figure I have 2k in repairs and my time. The are going for 30k all over for this size (easy towing). Putting it out for 25k to start.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 05, 2022, 09:14:29 PM
I put my SK250 Kobelco excavator up for sale a couple days ago and I think I sold it tonight for asking price.

The people buying it did not have it all in cash, so I told them just get it Monday, He wanted to give me $4,500 Ernest money, but I turned it down. Told him to shake my hand, look me in the eye and tell me he would buy it. He did, so I will consider it sold

And would you know it, a 4600 hour Cat 307 with a thumb just listed for $1,000 less than I got for my machine!

Oh and no kidding, my Kobelco was actually a 2,800 hour machine! The mechanics going over it told me it was one of the most solid and best condition Excavators in that size they had seen. Everyone thought it could only have had 2.000 ish hours. Makes me feel good selling them a good machine!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on March 05, 2022, 09:20:04 PM
Don, I know I'm not great with math, but you're saying your 25 ton excavator is only worth a grand more than a 7 ton mini excavator?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 05, 2022, 09:35:24 PM
Don, I know I'm not great with math, but you're saying your 25 ton excavator is only worth a grand more than a 7 ton mini excavator?
My 55,000 lb excavator is a 2001. The 307 is a 2008 (I think)
Things are worth what people are willing to pay. I am getting quite a bit more than I paid for the machine, and I could probably have gotten a bunch more, but at this price, I am happy, and the new owner is too.
I think there is a mini/midi in my future. If I open this proposed land clearing business, I'll pick up a Kubota KX80 or maybe a Sany 80
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on March 05, 2022, 10:03:39 PM
Don, I know I'm not great with math, but you're saying your 25 ton excavator is only worth a grand more than a 7 ton mini excavator?
My 55,000 lb excavator is a 2001. The 307 is a 2008 (I think)
Things are worth what people are willing to pay. I am getting quite a bit more than I paid for the machine, and I could probably have gotten a bunch more, but at this price, I am happy, and the new owner is too.
I think there is a mini/midi in my future. If I open this proposed land clearing business, I'll pick up a Kubota KX80 or maybe a Sany 80
I sure wish I didn't leave mine up north. Those suckers are sure handy.
I also wish I had that kobelco. The shipping would cost more than the ammo Tex has buried in his yard, but could sure move my mountain!

Anything else you wanna talk about Don? I kinda like this thread. ... peaceful and calming. ;)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 06, 2022, 09:23:24 AM
^^^ Kenneth, are you tryin' to poke the JR here??^^^^^
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 06, 2022, 10:49:09 AM
Yep, having this one at the house right now is great for moving things around.

I watched a review of the Sany stuff, looks well made but all computerized and report to the factory when you have an issue.

I will stay with older machines, no DEF crud or full electronics. Think my 305 has a servo for the throttle is about it. Dial vs a lever, was weird. Hours are little high on mine, 7k, but at 18k for the machine, it will work.

Guy I am getting my 305 from has a Kamatsu 8k machine now, way better shape for 30K.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 06, 2022, 04:47:11 PM
My 2800 hr. machine had zero play in the turn table or any of the boom bushings, even the high wear one down at the bucket end.

I think they determined mine was once state owned. Explains the low hours as well as low wear. Guberment machines are subject to a maintenance program with lots of grease gun action
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 14, 2022, 05:31:04 PM
Dropped this off at the Ridge this weekend. Weird trip with time change and 1 nap took about 14 hours. Snow/rain going up, dry coming back.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 14, 2022, 05:34:23 PM
Road up to the property was dried out. Here are a couple pics showing it from the base, the turn going down that got me, and how far the drop off is.

Think next trip I may fly the drone out there just for fun.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 14, 2022, 05:46:47 PM
1000 or 1500 gal?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 14, 2022, 05:56:51 PM
1000, good for 3 rooms and 26 defusers. prices are going nuts on plastic, thought I'd beat it some.

Little bit of pipe and holes is all now.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 14, 2022, 06:34:26 PM
Getting it done JR!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 14, 2022, 08:39:26 PM
Slow, but moving on. I can see light now and will end this thread when the pad is finished.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Atkinsmatt on March 14, 2022, 08:49:59 PM
Lots of good work here.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on March 14, 2022, 09:03:13 PM
Defusers?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 14, 2022, 09:17:06 PM
Yep, I call em turtles, but the correct name is Defuser.

They interlock and can be direct buried without matting or special fill.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 21, 2022, 01:06:26 AM
Had a couple days up this weekend. Great trip up, then the weather changed. Rain, snow, and went from mid 60s to under 40. After I layered up, a cup of soup I could work some more.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 21, 2022, 01:16:15 AM
For you guys where it gets really cold, this looks pity, but oh well.

Started to get the last big pile knocked down after staking the wire. Not a big issue really the bucket makes a great hammer.

Got this pile knocked down way more than this shows. Figure one more session and its done.

Backed into the hoist during this and spent some time restacking it, plus I moved it and all the implements to the north side. The big steel table is about alls thats left there.

Trips are getting $$ with fuel cost, about $300 this time between filling the tractor and bringing home a few cans.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on March 21, 2022, 09:31:30 AM
You ought to be proud of what you've accomplished there, JR!

Isn't homesteading a cool thing to do! I believe it is so much more satisfying doing it all yourself rather than buying something prebuilt. Although there are times when just buying a home and moving in, there is something much deeper about scratching off a hill top and raising up a home and a life and going through all the steps that takes.

Inspiring!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on March 21, 2022, 11:16:55 AM
Thought about that a few times. Slapping a prebuilt up there, settling and then going for the shop. But I like this work too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 03, 2022, 06:42:34 PM
Had a good couple days at the ridge. Weather is great, 70s day, mid 30s at night.

Started late friday, with having just this left over for saturday. Slept like crud.

Moved most of the "stuff" up there opening up the build area. Left septic and junk pile, but moved junk up off the pad. Only thing not finished was setting up the ntm flammables cabinet.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 03, 2022, 06:52:28 PM
About 1450, I did this,,,,,,,,,,,,

Pad is cleared off.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 03, 2022, 06:53:41 PM
The tractor boom out for balance lol?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 03, 2022, 06:57:22 PM
Yes, in fact the kubota would not pickup the table with forks. I had to place the forks under the table moving it in about a foot.

Most of this pile was used to level the south end of pad, it needed about a foot of fill after the grating was covered up.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 03, 2022, 07:11:13 PM
With everything moved and the pad open I marked out the building corners. Takes up way more than I thought it would.

I used cones for now. The first 15ft of the pad will covered with a 3ft overhang past the corner.

At this point I ran out of steam. Sun was going down too so a good time to pack up.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on April 03, 2022, 08:42:23 PM
Looks pretty flat!

Just wondering where Mama's 3,000ft cabin will fit after you build the shop. ;)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 03, 2022, 09:09:27 PM
Looks pretty flat!

Just wondering where Mama's 3,000ft cabin will fit after you build the shop. ;)

I will dig a nice hole for it.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 03, 2022, 09:24:30 PM
Building layout
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on April 03, 2022, 09:48:23 PM
Gets pretty darn exciting once you can start drawing lines and finding the best fit for everything. When is the building package scheduled to be dropped off.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on April 03, 2022, 11:25:56 PM
How much room do you have between the garage doors and the edge of the pad? How will you maneuver anything in there?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 04, 2022, 12:16:16 AM
Gets pretty darn exciting once you can start drawing lines and finding the best fit for everything. When is the building package scheduled to be dropped off.

On the plans but the building is still nowhere on a solid schedule! I was told after 1st of the year, then right now, now 2 months out again. They've had $20k of mine now for 2 years, updated to build last year when my plans where approved. Winter meant they could not get to the pad with truck anyway. Another $50k is due on delivery with the price increase (in contract).

Right now there is 40ft + on the entrance side, 20ft on the far side and rear (that will grow as needed).

Soon as I get the Cat up there I can still do the septic and water tank plumbing. With my schedule of every other weekend I have plenty to do. But I cannot start the pad until the building is on site.
 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on April 04, 2022, 12:37:17 AM
Man do I remember all the roadblocks. Talked with the electrician a couple weeks ago. Waiting on a meter base. If I was sure 100 amp service would be plenty they could finish up right away.
Hang in there, in the end it should be a nice place to call home. And on the right side of  the California state line.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: EL TATE on April 04, 2022, 06:25:50 PM
Looks pretty flat!

Just wondering where Mama's 3,000ft cabin will fit after you build the shop. ;)

I will dig a nice hole for it.

 :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 07, 2022, 12:10:23 PM
Just a little comparing from last summer.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on April 07, 2022, 12:48:32 PM
Lots of work happened at the site. Where do you plan to level off a spot for storage yard?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 07, 2022, 03:22:01 PM
Lots of work happened at the site. Where do you plan to level off a spot for storage yard?

Pic shows where I am thinking already. The area near the septic is the easiest to work with. Area behind container means lots of dirt moving and drainage issues, but is more out of view.

All tallied up, figure it took a week to move all the dirt. Couple days were with my youngest and a few 1/2 days. Loading the rocks were interesting too on the Kubota bucket. The grapple would have been great but changing over to the skid for a rock or 2 wasn't productive. The larger rocks will be placed near the entrance to deter vehicle traffic. Others will go to controlling the runoff on the east side of the pad.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on April 07, 2022, 04:18:11 PM
I like how you are taking what you have and making it your own.

Nice work JR!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 07, 2022, 04:26:29 PM
I can actually see some light now.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on April 07, 2022, 05:30:51 PM
if you place the storage area back up off the end of building, you could do a couple levels to cut down on dirt moving. one level for storage under the sloped roof on the end of building , and a bit higher level for "stuff" Does Nevada require a pond at lower end of site drainage, or so little water it can be turned loose into the drainage path there now?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 07, 2022, 06:12:00 PM
I thought about a stepped up area back there. Kind off the range area right now with all the hills around.

No runoff pond needed but I would love a small pond. However they are not allowed! I will work on that part.

Another funny think is they want a 60ft turn around on the east side for fire use. I am already thinking of turning the container 90 to go across the back. But the turn around would put the pad into the natural runoff blocking it completely. For that I am thinking of moving the building west 10ft, but have that rock to deal with in the rear corner. As you can see, neither really works with well placement.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on April 07, 2022, 06:35:36 PM
That is really nice you putting in a turnaround for fire. I don't remember, how long did it take them to respond to the house fire down the road? Up that far I would think the best you would get would be a brush truck response. Tell them to close the gate when they leave.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 07, 2022, 07:06:52 PM
Not my idea at all. Other option is a 50ft turnout every 250ft on the my driveway, so 1 about mid length, 1 at the turn and 1 halfway to my pad.

I'll work with what I have for now, see how it goes.

We have 2 fire agencies in the area, brush and residential. Both are 10 min from my place. Truckee Meadows. They had a huge brush fire about 5 years ago that pushed many out. They could not rebuild with the new regulations. Some places in SO Cal you have to 10k gal water in tanks on site for fire.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 07, 2022, 08:57:56 PM
I just wish I was retired,
He awesome would it be for all of us to converge on someone place and knock out some big ticket jobs in a week, enjoy the company, everyone physically benefited from the efforts and we could also play with Ken’s BD!!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 07, 2022, 09:52:32 PM
That would be a blast, too bad we are all 1000 miles from each other.

 
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 07, 2022, 10:33:30 PM
But if we were all retired and free runnin
We could circle the country doing cool shiz


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on April 07, 2022, 11:03:10 PM
I just wish I was retired,
He awesome would it be for all of us to converge on someone place and knock out some big ticket jobs in a week, enjoy the company, everyone physically benefited from the efforts and we could also play with Ken’s BD!!


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I'd really enjoy that
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 08, 2022, 12:22:38 AM
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[/quote]I'd really enjoy that
[/quote]

Between fluid changes?

God, If I only could. Still have the kids :thumbsup: and "wife issue"
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on April 08, 2022, 09:58:47 AM
I'd love to fit it in there somewhere

If you were close, I'd be over there with my skid steer tearin' the place up!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on April 28, 2022, 11:41:14 PM
Was told I'm finally on the build list. Hoping a few weeks now is it.

With the lift done, time to sell the bobcat.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 05, 2022, 11:13:22 PM
Heading up to check a few things out. Camera fell and was getting sideways pic of the septic tank.

Got this yesterday.

Then got a call from Great Western (right) and told I am probably going to be mid July now. They sent me a link to a youtube vid telling how great they load. I left a info comment based on a few questions. ( I am John JR) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxxBiZJFxOA
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on May 06, 2022, 10:06:53 AM
He looks healthy!
Ours around here are a lot more reddish
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: dave945 on May 06, 2022, 01:49:01 PM
Huh, I thought they always had rockets strapped to their back or were carrying boxes of dynamite. 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on May 06, 2022, 05:15:30 PM
Huh, I thought they always had rockets strapped to their back or were carrying boxes of dynamite. 


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I think that one finally died!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on May 06, 2022, 10:47:43 PM
Huh, I thought they always had rockets strapped to their back or were carrying boxes of dynamite. 


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The ones in Arizona carry people across the border.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 08, 2022, 03:35:49 PM
The ones in Arizona carry people across the border.

But they charge you, make you walk and leave you if you get hurt.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 08, 2022, 03:42:27 PM
Did some general cleanup this weekend. Got the fire cabinet up, bottom row will be for my solar batteries. Just got 1 in there now but it runs the 12v fridge with ease (200ah)

Got this for the kids, little small for me (300cc) but runs great. Great condition for 23 years old, $1000. New tires, gun rack and will get LEDs.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 25, 2022, 05:18:57 PM
Well, my metal building supplier, "Great Western Buildings" is falling short again. At this point I have gone through permitting ($$$) Architects ($$$) and heard about nothing but delays as I see other building going up in my area.

Here is the latest "estimate" and my reply. To say I am pissed in an understatement. If I could go another way I would, but it would be even longer and I don't have the funds.

Jeremy Moore is my project manager, Eric Beavers is the owner of GWB.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on May 25, 2022, 05:55:16 PM
Copy that JR

Folks Great Western Building Systems has not acted in an honest manner with JR. I'd say to put the word out to steer clear of them and go with someone else, those of you in the western states who are contemplating erecting a metal structure.

I'd ask people to spread the word and mention the names of the man here and the owner.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 25, 2022, 06:46:41 PM
That MAY be the case. But my email got a reply already from Eric. He wants to discuss this with the manager, then call me tomorrow.

My plan at this time is to go ahead with the foundation work. This May cause an issue with the building delivery, but will deal with that then (back up the road or out).
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 25, 2022, 10:44:55 PM
Jr in the end its all about the contract.  Not sure if there is an out for failure to perform but until they face the threat of a cancelled contract they may not be willing to get serious about not jerking you around.

I’m not a litigious person but if they don’t snape up it may be time to consult an attorney to apply some pressure.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 25, 2022, 10:57:11 PM
Already thinking there, but the call tomorrow will see where I go. Sure I am just 1 customer, but I bet 80-90% of their customers are.

Believe me, I will post all over if this keeps going as is. All I wanted was the building in a fair time, which I think has passed now. I am going to ask to have the "upcharge" waved at the least when I talk to the owner.

Heading up this weekend with the youngest, looks like I had a couple visitors too. Another was a bobcat I think but the pic is blurry and tail a little big.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: KensAuto on May 25, 2022, 11:40:54 PM
Cool pic. Weird antler on that critter.

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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 26, 2022, 12:27:35 AM
Cool pic. Weird antler on that critter

There are 4 pics, 2 deer. Got singles of them both, looks like the buck is still in felt. I have seen Pronghorns up there above my prop during the day, almost hit a horse and I hear both bobcats and cougars are around too.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Sammconn on May 26, 2022, 09:53:09 AM
If I were to guess the funny antlers are just growing and this could be a good sized buck come fall time.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2022, 05:49:23 PM
Well, little headway to report on my Great Western Building (???). Played phone tag with owner last thursday-friday. He did leave 2 messages. Nothing stellar, just telling me it would still be SEPT until I can expect delivery (how many promises is that now??) just like I was told late 2021, then Feb 2022, then July and now Sept.

In retro I bought the building with about a 30%/20K deposit in May of 2020 (during a "covid" sale which included delivery). The salesman I worked with is no longer with the company. Waiting for the architecture and permits I finalized the order in March of 2021 and was told the price for materials had gone up $9500 per contract (why a deposit then?)
I never had any delays that held the building back after I ordered it over a year ago. Yes there were access issues in that time, but I had no date for delivery so it mattered none. My change orders were deleting the insulation and gutters, then I added the gutters back on. (nothing structural at all)

Called Eric Beavers (CEO) back today after I sent him a link to this thread. We talked for about 15 minutes, nothing new was said. I flat out said "I want to say GWB is a great company to deal with but cannot right now". Was told about the woes of moving the company and how all was backed up, prices were up, yadda yadda and my delays and change orders (not an issue I reminded him). Was told I may get it bumped up to around August, but nothing solid. Added I will only be available to be on site on the weekends starting Sept. I have called around and steel building companies are saying about 8 weeks right now and I have seen a couple go up in my area recently.

Then I asked about the possibility of some compensation for the delays and run arounds, got quiet for a moment and he said he will get back to me about 2 weeks with a possible updated delivery time and comp. I asked for the insulation to be added or for the original contract price.

Now I will say both Eric and Jeremy Moore (project manager) have been easy to talk to, but that doesn't get my building here. They have had my 20K for over 2 years now. I am about 40k into the building budget now (permits, arch, engineers and such). I am stuck and they know it, we'll see if they step up or not.


Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 31, 2022, 07:31:26 PM
JR take a look at steel prices since you placed the order. Especially if they hit you for a surcharge as steel prices went up. They are headed back down from what I hear so it may be appropriate to re adjust the pricing down just as they did on the way up.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on May 31, 2022, 09:07:02 PM
Holding my breath if they offer me something at all. They did a big relocation when covid hit but that is not my problem.

I don't watch metal prices but where I buy my steel they tell me it has gotten better.

I got a call about an hour later and new ship date of Aug 11th. 30k lb load with a 10k drop off in Reno before mine.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 01, 2022, 11:35:03 PM
My phone is on the fritz. texting my pics to myself.

Putting solar in the container and will run to TH on arrival. Should get me by for years, well past the building at least

Four 12v 200AH lithium batteries running a 48v Hybrid inverter, 3500 watts that will charge solar panels I have.

Inverter;  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092HW4TX8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Batteries;https://www.amazon.com/Lithium-LiFePO4-Overland-Off-Grid-Application/dp/B088RM4W48/ref=pd_cart_vw_crc_1_1/140-9290901-7557959?_encoding=UTF8&content-id=amzn1.sym.01004c92-8f40-4f1a-bee8-08cb36dccac2&pd_rd_i=B088RM4W48&pd_rd_r=477eb50f-e4e8-4d9c-a422-69c82072a59f&pd_rd_w=N8mwE&pd_rd_wg=4mvD4&pf_rd_p=01004c92-8f40-4f1a-bee8-08cb36dccac2&pf_rd_r=B78CTNZN8TCNQ978PJ36&refRID=B78CTNZN8TCNQ978PJ36&th=1

Just ordered all the wiring, switches and such. Plus can charge via a genorator for those hot nights needing AC.

The 4 batteries are balancing/charging right now. They fit in the 2 lower shelves of the paint cabinet (some handle trimming)

5 year warranty on all the stuff, now to figure the solar setup. Plan on 4-6 panels for now, max input 140vdc/4000watts.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 02, 2022, 12:55:59 AM
With my son there, we started on erecting the awning. I thought it was a 12x20, its a 10x15 but can be expanded. Wind picked up so couldn't do the panels.

His reward was using the honda 300 I got from a neighbor, guy who sold me the land. He was catching air soon enough.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Farmer Jon on June 02, 2022, 07:24:24 AM
My phone is on the fritz. texting my pics to myself.

Putting solar in the container and will run to TH on arrival. Should get me by for years, well past the building at least

Four 12v 200AH lithium batteries running a 48v Hybrid inverter, 3500 watts that will charge solar panels I have.

Inverter;  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092HW4TX8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Batteries; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092HW4TX8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Just ordered all the wiring, switches and such. Plus can charge via a genorator for those hot nights needing AC.

The 4 batteries are balancing/charging right now. They fit in the 2 lower shelves of the paint cabinet (some handle trimming)

5 year warranty on all the stuff, now to figure the solar setup. Plan on 4-6 panels for now, max input 140vdc/4000watts.

You posted the same link twice. What are you using for a battery monitor? I installed a Victron smart shunt in my camper. I like it so far.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on June 02, 2022, 09:56:49 AM
So good watching your children playing on their own land. Good job!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 02, 2022, 05:16:52 PM
Fixed the link. The hybrid inverter does it all and has an on screen monitor.

Each battery has its own BMS, so can't over/undercharge.

Wifi monitor would be nice, checking.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 02, 2022, 11:44:09 PM
I actually returned the 3500 watt inverter and got a 5000 watt. Same brand but won't push it as hard and it takes 400vdc solar input vs just 140vdc for the 3500.

Has good reviews and looks like about 1/2 the inverters are identical. You have to weed through the reviews as many are for other rated inverters. Both the batteries and inverter have a 5 year warranty.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 19, 2022, 04:45:52 PM
$400 in fuel later and another trip to the Ridge.

Haven't used the Dug much, had a diesel leak somewhere and finally addressed it. It was just a return line, but what a pain. Hose were just push on, trying to find something was harder. Needs a wash now, not to bad but the diesel is making the dirt stick.

Upper fitting is plastic, lower metal and both barbed. Rubbed through right at the zip tie.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 19, 2022, 04:56:00 PM
Got the 5k inverter mounted on the side of the paint cabinet where the batteries are. Punched out a vent plug that is right behind the Inv for the wires.

Will use 6-8 panels for the charging and simple plug strip for power when finished.

Son is loving the Quad. Getting a real feel for it now. He is wearing a helmet with little coaching. This is a same boy who broke his arm.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 19, 2022, 05:40:48 PM
Time for an ATV that’s designed for jumpin before he hurts him self or. Move to two wheels!!!

That boy should be in hog heaven!! All them trails and property


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on June 21, 2022, 01:31:59 AM
Yeah, get that leak fixed… that fuel is liquid gold.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on June 29, 2022, 11:58:11 AM
Oh, its fixed and back in use.

Heading up today. Playing with solar setup, general cleaning and possibly rotate the connections.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 06, 2022, 02:20:05 AM
Still have an ETA for the building first part of Aug. give or take.

Family will be on vacation in Mexico I was informed about today. I wasn't consulted nor do I really want to go to hot place when its hot here. Wife unit does not think about "all things" and I am not really happy about the whole trip. I informed her she needs my permission to take the kids out of the country. Mulling this over some.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 06, 2022, 08:01:00 AM
Still have an ETA for the building first part of Aug. give or take.

Family will be on vacation in Mexico I was informed about today. I wasn't consulted nor do I really want to go to hot place when its hot here. Wife unit does not think about "all things" and I am not really happy about the whole trip. I informed her she needs my permission to take the kids out of the country. Mulling this over some.
There is no chance in the near future I’d be going to Mexico.  It wasn’t two weeks after our trip to Cancun that the Cancun airport got shot up by the cartel.  No chance!!!! I mean you can’t even go to parades here in the US!!


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on July 06, 2022, 12:18:59 PM
Still have an ETA for the building first part of Aug. give or take.

Family will be on vacation in Mexico I was informed about today. I wasn't consulted nor do I really want to go to hot place when its hot here. Wife unit does not think about "all things" and I am not really happy about the whole trip. I informed her she needs my permission to take the kids out of the country. Mulling this over some.
There is no chance in the near future I’d be going to Mexico.  It wasn’t two weeks after our trip to Cancun that the Cancun airport got shot up by the cartel.  No chance!!!! I mean you can’t even go to parades here in the US!!


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Depends on where you attend that parade.

In Illinois, almost no one is allowed to carry a gun. Therefore a criminal would know that he is largely unopposed and would feel he could get away with it

Now if that shooter attempted to do that in Kentucky, there would be fifty guns in the hands of regular people within 200 feet of him. Many/some of us would close the distance and kill him dead to stop the threat. Therefore, the only person who would attempt a shooting in the Tucky would do so knowing he would die at the hands of the citizens.

The answer is to arm the population and allow for personal protection.

At first, lots of people get shot, mostly people who need to get shot, like criminals these liberal DA's are letting loose. Some mentally ill would get shot, and there would be blue-on-blue engagements. But give it a season and I believe peace would largely be restored.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 09, 2022, 10:01:01 PM
Don, stop using logic in the firearms debate.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on July 09, 2022, 10:40:13 PM
Don, stop using logic in the firearms debate.
My bad!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 10, 2022, 06:13:56 PM
Looks like the bobcat Exc is sold. Guy gave me $1000 down today, picking up in a couple days. Need to finish the quick attach buckets and fix a water leak is all.

Paid 15K for it, settled on 21k. I probably put 2 into it so a fair profit.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 10, 2022, 07:12:17 PM
That’s excellent !


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 10, 2022, 08:33:21 PM
Well, it gets me even for the Cat 305 I still need to RR a little. Just enough for a solid machine this time.

I have been going over the plans for the building. OMG the foundation is crazy. Calls for 4x4x4ft pads under all the pillars.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on July 10, 2022, 09:18:30 PM
Well, it gets me even for the Cat 305 I still need to RR a little. Just enough for a solid machine this time.

I have been going over the plans for the building. OMG the foundation is crazy. Calls for 4x4x4ft pads under all the pillars.
4X4X4????????

Trying to make it windproof in supersonic wind gusts?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 17, 2022, 01:01:06 AM
Yep, there are 8 that are 4x4x4 (F2), two at 3x3x3 (F1) and the rear looks like just the 2ft footing.

Asked the company about pouring in stages, they said it is a mono pour. I may still do the perimeter and slab separate. Would it really matter with all the rebar.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 17, 2022, 09:28:23 AM
I think you could put a cell tower on a 4x4x4


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on July 17, 2022, 09:43:48 AM
I think you could put a cell tower on a 4x4x4


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Concur

So why I wonder? Higher wind loading? Keep aliens from using a tractor beam and pulling you into low earth orbit? What?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 17, 2022, 11:32:29 PM
I only need a 30ft load for snow, winds do get bad but I am in a good spot for that.

As said, probably do a part poor. I mean there is enough rebar in there for a ship!
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on July 30, 2022, 10:41:53 PM
Well, still have not heard from "great western buildings" for a promised Aug 10th delivery date. Should have as they want payment 2-3 weeks before, past that. Not so great so far,,,,,,,,,,,,,

On another note I got a wacker today for $250. Needs a boot ($80) but runs good. Figure no renting this way and lots of use for it coming up (hopefully)
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 01, 2022, 02:19:54 PM
Well, more "normal" news from GWB, whom I doubt I will ever use or recommend to anyone.

Now I am being told late Sept, not Aug 10th. Hadn't heard from them for payment, so I had to reach out to find this out.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on August 01, 2022, 08:07:01 PM
I feel your pain man. So hard to be waiting for something that you have absolutely no control over.
I am still waiting for the electrician to come back and finish up. Then insulation and sheetrock.
I am so sick of all the COVID excuses, not just waiting on parts but waiting on the phone or waiting in line for checkout at a store.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 15, 2022, 03:43:00 PM
Well, another call from GWB, Eric Beavers the CEO,,,,,,,,,,,,,,no answer on callback.

Now they are telling me early Oct. Possibly looking at weather issues then.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: rpar86 on August 15, 2022, 09:14:26 PM
Hate to say it but it may be time to get a lawyer involved.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 16, 2022, 08:26:04 AM
Agree Ryan. They are probably shuffling the least angry to the rear. 


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 16, 2022, 02:14:05 PM
I am between a rock and a hard place on that.

With what I have invested in everything, plans, permits deposit I really doubt it would get me anywhere.

Being a civil thing and out of state another 2 months now seems trivial.

I will continue to post here and then start flooding YT vids if it gets worse. And I am not even ready to build, still have the foundation to pour.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on August 16, 2022, 08:30:57 PM
And I thought my garage project was really being drug out.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 17, 2022, 03:18:22 PM
Well, as delivery gets pushed out GWB has done an "I'm Sorry" form letter to customers.

Doesn't get me my building faster, doesn't offer any compensation and doesn't get me my original contract price.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bob Smith on August 17, 2022, 05:33:56 PM
Well, I think they got you by the short hairs. Get an attorney involved now and they the attorneys win no matter what. I think everyone is playing the same game, blame it all on the COVID. How long do we now wait on hold for a response from someone on the phone or in your case the delivery of an item. Sorry you are caught in the middle and don’t have a good answer for you. If they are/were a good solid company when you placed your order, I guess you wait it out. Cancel out and start over would be terrible.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 21, 2022, 05:06:47 PM
Well, I went to the Ridge this weekend to install the well pump.

However this picture shows what they called a 7 years storm going through. Yep hard enough to set off the camera.

I dealt with a few "other" things than the well.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 21, 2022, 06:59:21 PM
Had a little runoff from behind the pad and the road needed TLC. Pad had a couple low spots, was like a dried lake bed.

Worst part was that Dug got burried along with a couple feet on the back of the container.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 21, 2022, 08:38:49 PM
How did dug dig out of that?


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 21, 2022, 09:23:42 PM
Knew I was in trouble with Dug when I got in to try to get it out and saw silt was about 1-2 inches deep on the shallow side. Popped the lid and there is silt about 8 inches or more inside the engine compartment. This is the real fine crud to as the only access is via the cooling slots out back. It won't start now either. Battery seems OK, plugs cycle up OK, but no turn or click. Yes I dug it out best I could with the Kub.

Before I left I took all the runoff and filled the pad low areas. Then dug a trench along the upper wall (about 2/3s whats needed) and made sure the water has a clear channel around the pad to the culvert. Also cut a couple drains for the pad near the well.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 21, 2022, 09:31:39 PM
No, Dug is still there. We tried to pull it out but no.

Nieghbor who helped said his shipping container was covered on the hill side also about the same.

Other neighbor I was told had his garage filled to about knee height. This house was the one my truck almost rolled down the hill to. Pretty much base of the hills and he built right on the floor.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: stlaser on August 21, 2022, 09:43:05 PM
Bummer
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 22, 2022, 12:06:27 AM
Hmm, thought I had posted this already. Little older pic but it works with this.

I knew some runoff would need to be controlled, hense the culvert placed in the natural runoff.

Some lines added showing what I did Sat, but more to go. Somehow the county thinks the culvert is level with the pad, its about 4-5ft lower. With the trench I dug (needs to go another 30-40ft) that controls all the runoff on that side. Some needs to be done on the other side but waiting for the Exc to work on that. Kub worked OK but the exc has more power and stability.
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 22, 2022, 06:15:32 AM
Water is hard to control.  Hope Dug is an easy fix


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: EL TATE on August 22, 2022, 05:34:50 PM
How did dug dig out of that?


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dig dug dave, dig dug
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on August 23, 2022, 09:49:22 AM
So what if the digger needs digging
And if the digger is named dug, and you have to dig
Can we mix tenses here?
If you did the digging yesterday
Then you would have dug, Dug
So today, then, is Dug, digging, or does it need dug?
You will certainly need Dug, dug, so you can continue digging!
And if it needs dug (in the kintuckee vernacular),
What's going to do the digging, to get Dug, dug...
If the digger isn't digging?
Is there any digging at all, since Dug was likely, not dug?
And what about the other digger, since Dug was apparently dug by some other digger?
I wonder what is the name of the guy doing the digging to free dug?
____ ?
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: dave945 on August 23, 2022, 10:20:34 AM
Not Dave.

You’re starting to sound like Dr Seuss.


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Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: EL TATE on August 23, 2022, 11:52:20 AM
DigDug
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: Flyin6 on August 23, 2022, 05:27:04 PM
Tater, I think we're on to something...
Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 24, 2022, 04:12:28 PM
Tate, why does that work for me?

Title: Re: My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
Post by: JR on August 29, 2022, 11:45:37 PM
Starting a new thread for the Build since I am really there now. Hopefully get the foundation ready this year, maybe even poured!

First thing is getting the Exc going, here; http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=5052.new#new

New Build thread; http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=5155.new#new
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