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[@frits1954X2]

Take a cup of soapy water and 1 brush and check all your gas connections Best regards Frits

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Great tip!

[@Fei8lo]

@@AmbitionStrikes No bubbles, no troubles

[@MarcShoup-lr5bw]

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[@Steve.5]

Next thing you need to get Riley is a big screen TV! 😁

[@Rational_Party]

We're running our house off two 40lb cylinders harnessed together. I have four, so when two go empty, I swap out the harness and fill the empty ones. If you're not heating much with it, your kitchen stove will run forever on a 40lb cylinder, so I wouldn't worry about getting a bigger tank...

[@AmbitionStrikes]

That's great to hear! We will eventually be heating the water for the apartment with propane as well.

[@jimdegeorge5517]

I'm very impressed with the swiftness of your replies to comments made to your super good videos. This too makes me smile much . 😊😊😊

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Thanks for watching Jim! 😊

[@367scotty]

We run the cabins stove off a 5 gallon tank for the entire summer. Cooking every day.

[@johne.hilbert2046]

Put some jugs of water in the freezer, don't over-fill, only 3/4 of the way. Utilizes thermal mass to run your compressor less often once frozen. Long run times are better than frequent run times. It'll make your fridge WAY more efficient.

[@udaypremji]

I use gel bricks and pouches in deep freezer and also keep it in refrigerator compartment as it freezes to maintain good temperature and also are helpful at times of power failure to maintain the temperature. Hello from Mumbai India.

[@reeblesnarfle4519]

And will take up internal space.

[@____________________________.x]

tbh nearly everyone fills up all of their freezer space pretty quickly, even if it's just with ice-cream, then they just eat what's in the fridge. I've barely managed to squeeze in two gel blocks that I use for work sandwiches

[@ToddDesiato]

Better idea. Just fill it with gallons of ice cream!

[@richberg404]

So my wife and I buy appliances and had them delivered to a house with wide doors, no steps, no funny maneuvers and they got damaged. You two goof balls drag them up a mountain, hoist them with jankie ropes and tackle through a hole in the wall and all good. Not even a scratch!!!!! Just don’t get it. You guys rock. Congratulations. It is certainly the simple things in life that are taken for granted.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

It's funny how things work out sometimes. But I assure you plenty of things in Riley's possession end up damaged... 😂

[@jeffreylowes]

Not sure how many 100 lb tanks you have, the goal should be 3. One in use, one spare, one to be filled. 1000 lb tanks would be sweet but you should check if you can get an inground 1000 lb tank as they won't vent in the summer & the lines won't freeze in the winter. Short term you should get a 100 lb tank gauge, C0² monitor, 35 lb tank with an adapter that matches your line (emergency backup). The smoke is from the light oil coating the cast iron parts. I hope you have a range vent. Things are looking great!

[@brentderksen]

The first day we had a full sized oven (after living in a holiday trailer for 2 years) I made lasagna and garlic toast. Such convenience.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Now THAT is a first meal!

[@aussieohms7223]

Just a heads up guys. If you keep drying your boots in front of the fire it will cause them to crack. Especially if they're leather. Love the channel and have been binge watching tonight from Brisbane Australia. Hoping to move back to Texas where I'm from and do something similar because there is NO WAY my wife could deal with winter any further North than San Antonio. She wears a sweatshirt in 95 degree weather and wont swim in anything colder than lava temperature bath water that'll melt the skin off a normal human!! As an earth moving equipment operator I'm really impressed how well you guys have done considering you have never operated!!! Few things have made me cringe but over all well done guys!!

[@tayloco6630]

Reckless Riley strikes again!...and gets the job done with only one electrocution! Love the “Get it Done” attitude guys!

[@capt.johnstikitours5665]

Never store a propane tank next to a BBQ, inside your house, under your bedroom... I know you shut the gas off before going to bed, but pop a hole through the siding and get that tank out of your house! Preferably several feet away. Congrats on the appliances, enjoy the convenience!

[@aigarslacis4433]

Don't need scissor lift just good old forklift forks, basically you can make it as a project, you can take some off of old junk, there are even some very old that can be hand driven with chains. You will just need a stable platform underneath, and then wheels to move it away if not in use. I think Captain Kleeman had hydrolic one taken apart on his channel. P.S. BTW those pullies you got are great !

[@hillbilly8391]

Guys, use soap bubbles to check propane fittibgs!! A 24 gal tank tops 125 lbs. Really well done. Greetings drom the Caribbean, where it was cold last night, dropped to 19° C!! I do miss snow...

[@michaelpayne1737]

21st century here we come. So happy for you guys to have new appliances. We just bought a new refrigerator 2 months ago....for $1400. Weeeee

[@AmbitionStrikes]

That would be a fun addition to the build!

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

Kkkkkk.....I felt I was you doing this work with the refrigerator....wow....cool...done it💫😎.... And an other quickly done ✅ freezer and food plus the stove and dinner right on...💫 you are something 😉🥰

[@gman1141]

I'm glad to see you left a spot for a window to the shop below. I know people have suggested a dumb waiter for the upstairs. Don't know if it was suggested but I have seen this done by using a Garage Door opener mounted vertically. You then build a tray/box and fasten it to the carriage. No more shlepping groceries and tools up the stairs!

[@AmbitionStrikes]

That is an awesome idea!

[@tedbarr1551]

I almost passed out holding my breath while you lifted the refrigerator up to the apartment. Great teamwork you two.

[@sayergaughan5788]

I was thinking the same thing lol 😂

[@bobinthewest]

No problem

[@tedholvey2271]

Sorry you guys....you're NUTS...nothing personal...what if you have to replace an appliance, shouldn't you have a wide single door somewhere facing downstairs?

[@joeabel343]

Just impressed you could of brought them up the stairs with a appliance dolly

[@kathyboshart7695]

@@tedholvey2271 I'm wondering if their patio door and future deck will give them that access. Can't remember what the plan was.....

[@Mike-.]

For the algorithm...and I'm glad you got a Ecoflow Delta Pro. I love them!!

[@AmbitionStrikes]

It has been awesome so far!

[@aaronschinlaub9704]

I think you guys should just leave the hole where you got it and put a set of double french glass doors that swing open and that way anytime you need to take clients or anything out you can still get them in and out no problem

[@beforeandafterwithleannami6203]

“It’s only a drill”. I laughed out loud! My husband thinks I’m a bit touched! Lol

[@jimk8520]

Be aware that you may have to change the jet size on the stove burners because the stove is so far above the tank (2nd floor stove and tank at ground level). It will still work as is (obviously) but may not get as hot as you’d like for hot oil frying and such. My mom had the same issue.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@timhawes6245]

There's nothing quite like the welcome home you get from a dog...😍

[@MrGarthah]

I hope you put a vent hood in over that range and cook top plus install a gas/co2 detector/alarm

[@grahamheath3799]

You are stronger than you think. You actually had the block and tackle upside down! So you only had a six to one ratio. My only comment on the gas installation is that your codes are totally different to ours.

[@masterchief8855]

That shop window would be perfect for adding a small dumb waiter/elevator.

[@LordFenixBloodstone]

I know this was over a year ago, but for anyone else a pully is a great way of doing lifts, years ago we use to do super long carpet runs "Customers didn't want any glued together seems" so how to get a run of 300 to 400 lbs of carpet up to a second floor we did this but after the first few times someone gave us a wench "game changer" we would use a pully and the wench with the flick of a switch we were able to get heavy things to a second floor. if you don't have a wench you could use a car or something like a 4 wheeler and pull with that too. You two have done such an amazing job.

[@jimdegeorge5517]

Pounds and pounds and pounds of smiles 😁😁😁

[@bronzeage_222]

Install a box on your quad for self rescue gear when you go out at night alone like that. Snacks , space blankets, shovel, winch or comealong and if you don`t already have one, get your ham radio license and install an antenna so you can communicate with each other over larger distances without cell. Keep learning !

[@missniceguy6873]

True test, this shows how when there's a will there's a way

[@maird1]

Added bonus...barnfind camper. (DIRTY)Lol I Will be using the drill gag asap.

[@christalbert722]

OK- SWEET trick using that cooler to step down the fridge- clever "hack"! That's one to file away for future use :)

[@timnash6870]

TIM from Canada I just started watching your video about you delivering your new fridge I keep telling you people you can use your excavator to put in your appliances you know this does work using your excavator to do your lifting is okay to do you do you know this right it is there use it in the winter time put the plough down shovel your snow use the broom on your excavator to lift your stuff you do realize it can be used for more than just thinking using your excavator for more just taking is okay to do you know use it for everything if you have to do deliveries use it.. I hope when you were making your apartment loft you made a pair of burned doors at the top so you can get your appliances or stuff in and out making an extra set of doors for deliveries will probably be the best interest for you to look into

[@thomasgoad3695]

She is a pretty smart cookie

[@mxc2007]

I used to be a paramedic - please make sure to get a vent for that range and make sure it is running every time you cook with it. This is crucial. You don't want you or your doggos to risk intoxication. Also, get a CO detector for the kitchen and another one for the bedroom. And lastly, no propane cylinders inside a structure!

[@aigarslacis4433]

Now you need 2 things, fresh air supply to stove and you Jotul burner, and kitchen exhaust, I used Vilpe kitchen extractor that has exhaust fan located on the roof (installed all myself), just that it requires some particular hood for "driving" it. But likely you have something similar in the US ... BTW you don't necessarily need forced induction/exhaust, if you search around you may find some ideas on using natural draft air for gas stove exhaust, on old apartment houses we had those a lot. P.S. that is safety feature required here in Latvia.

[@WMCC240654]

Ingenuity is a great trait to have !!!

[@piepawrench]

ok, ya did good on lifting the appliances better, now, just a heads up on a couple things, the propane tank belongs outside, and you now need a smoke and a CO2 detector in the apartment. Just always remember, y'all are a long way from any medical help if you were to get hurt badly. Love what y'all are doing!!!

[@clevelandkeith]

Please get a water monitor. Samsung internal temps are known for fluctuating dramatically causing the water filter to freeze and bust. Also find someone to service now rather than later as many companies in remote locations won't service Samsung appliances.

[@bigmikes2140]

Need a winch on the truck and a pulley setup to lift things up top

[@brendariley8982]

Okay, so he goes into town to get a part. Great, but then...he stops and gets ICE CREAM...OMG....You got me at Ice cream!! Awesome guys, thank you.

[@diecastdungeon8970]

Gas valves and ice cream? A very interesting and tasty combination. If I had half of you energy and about 35 years off of my age, I might be able to ALMOST keep up! Your 11:00PM dinner looked amazing and filling for that late. Pat the dogs on the head for me please.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Lots of scratches for Boone and Bailey! 😉

[@TheGREENERSide]

I spy a new DRONE!!! Can't wait to see more amazing aireal shots!!

[@Glendawright2]

I have that stove and absolutely love it!! We also have the 100lb propane tank and it lasts 3 months

[@mowguy1]

Glad to see you got some of the best ice cream. I worked at Tillamook creamery for 34 yrs.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

It really is the best!

[@marvinmcdonald6617]

I didn't expect the Delta Pro to be that powerful. That is an awesome power station.

[@815thengineers8]

You guys are so funny...it would regreat to hang out with you and learn the tricks of building a house.

[@2times2is4]

Definitely putting a dumbwaiter in when I build mine.

[@chrisringel8960]

Congratulations on the wonderful job on the work road. You guys are so great at the things that on make happen on your property. Your amazing. Chris R.

[@davidwalker9188]

Courtney now imagine building the Great Pyramids like that

[@BobRemington-zf3xg]

Go for it Riley! Life is more fun when you don't know!

[@richardtullius6419]

You range looks exactly like mine, 4 burners, and the center grill. You’re going to love it.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Maybe you can answer our question then. What do we cook on the center burner? 😂

[@richardtullius6419]

@@AmbitionStrikes it’s great for warming tortillas, I don’t use it that much, I just thought it was cool. Not cooking much these days since I lost my wife back in 2020, that’s why I can dream about adopting the two of you.

[@smakarl0]

Suggestions due to your arrangement: your wall opening to hoist things… make the wall section a removable panel for the future. Route outlet wires down under the floor and up. No wires directly in that section of wall.

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

YOU KIDS ARE SUCH A HOOT!!!! Thank you for giving me a good laugh!!!! Much love and prayers, be blessed in Jesus name... BBE..

[@stevethomas4095]

I wish I had that energy good luck.

[@Dekn33s]

I love y’all energy ! Riley goes into town for a part but gets a sweet treat because there’s a freezer now and comes home to Courtney who packed up the new fridge while he was gone. Following this build has been incredible and every video is a step closer to comfort on the homestead. I can’t wait til it’s all done and you guys get a nice vacay! Find a beach and drink a frozen fruity drink lol you earned it !

[@AmbitionStrikes]

We can't wait until our home is done so we can get the shop set up for making for fun stuff!

[@seansysig]

Why not make the wall on swing out hinges for future lifts!

[@koaheart]

You're going to love that fridge. Mine's 2.5 yrs old and I couldn't do without it. I have a slightly diff stove but the same brand. When the power is out oh well, I can still cook.

[@mc4262]

If u get the ladder / and use it as a slide 🤪 trust me it works really well

[@rperry1410]

He used to be Reckless Riley, now he is Reading Riley. See men can change!!!!!

[@phillipdickinson8557]

Great video loved it was turffic dinner made in the kitchen not the camper you are set now as always thank you for sharing and your time was really great.

[@Hvacmike]

Oh boy a Samsung refrigerator. In the next year or two we will be seeing a video on how to replace the ice maker, the evaporator fans, a thermistor, and maybe even a compressor

[@robertevans6481]

It looks great and yes those rolls most likely never tasted so good...stay safe

[@bobdan2815]

It's all coming together for you. Crescent rolls need hot dogs, cheese, onion and hot sauce. Roxanne never lets me go to grocery store unsupervised. No ice cream but I will come home with bacon wrapped sirloin or porterhouse.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Can you stop by our place after you run to the store? 😉

[@bobdan2815]

A long drive from Minnesota. I will be in Sturgis in August. Halfway?

[@JamieBjornson]

Been watching for a while... just wanted to say congrats on your first meal. Love your content.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

Thank you! ☺️

[@bchdsailor]

You are unbeatable - well done

[@imjco1927]

You could have just use the ladder as a slide to guide up your fridge.

[@kellydclear]

That gas line is really sweet. The installer used that in our house last year.

[@WizzRacing]

Why Snatch Blocks are Awesome ...

[@rickharris5485]

Huge progress.

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

Pretty cool... kitchen in action💫🤗

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Food for thought, in the moving business when stuff needed to be hoisted like that. They would have a trolley system to slide the item in the house. And we where told not to plug in any appliances for a few hours. 🤔

[@ElijahPerrin80]

That is a heck of a battery, thank you Ecoflow for supporting this awesome channel, good choice. Well done you two, I am starting to think you both are twins and have another two people working to get it all done.

[@hughphillips5460]

That new opening would a great place to install a fireman’s’ pole.

[@buddyreed2623]

Is there an in-line gauge you can use to know when the propane tank is near empty? Pigs in a blanket would give you some protein. Have good days!

[@GPDIY]

That was a lot of fun to watch!

[@lanceeastridge5646]

You did it. Congrats

[@christalbert722]

FWIW- I've had to move a 700# milling machine and other tools/appliances in and out of basements at my homes.... I built a sled that I would load up and slide up/down the stairs using a small hand winch. Since you've got a straight stair run down to ground level I would think something similar might work for you guys. A bit less sketchy (albeit only a bit). Still a win's a win- you got them in, and no blood was shed :)

[@davebodine1526]

Y'all are movin' on up.

[@rawdeal101]

No pulleys were harmed in the making of this episode. 😄🔧

[@AmbitionStrikes]

😂

[@feellnfroggy]

Seems like loading them into the lmtv and backing them into the garage might have worked too.

[@buckroger5850]

I'm waiting to see that t-shirt with a big pair of brass balls on it 😂 well done sir 👏

[@captainron7904]

Tilamook ice cream my favorite mint chip though

[@deirdreanderson7620]

So exciting!

[@benpearson7846]

Full size fridge, awesome! Don’t forget the drip leg for the stove.

[@benjaminpupa839]

Please be careful burning propane inside since it produces carbon monoxide. If you don’t use a vent fan, at least make sure there is a monoxide alarm near by.

[@Olson2BW]

You can buy electric heating clothing for motorcycles. Maybe it works for your quad...PS: My wife LOVES heating clothing on our motorcycle!!!

[@davemiller3027]

Wow what a Milestone you've reached! Congratulations!!!! STAY Warm!!!!

[@melwilliams1388]

GOOD JOB LOVE YOU ALL

[@localboy4584]

Congratulations on the stove and fridge. I can't imagine how good it must feel to have the start of your new kitchen. Excellent job!

[@Olson2BW]

Dinner of champions - I put in butter before I roll them up and I add jelly after they are done. Not as good as Norwegian Lefse but your choice is pretty good. (I live near Seattle, not in Norway)

[@AmbitionStrikes]

We are going to have to try that!

[@ShortCrypticTales]

NEXT!, you guy's have been moving along great, stay positive.

[@markbrown9765]

I like the UFO's at 12:28 And the fact that someone admitted they shocked themselves doing electric work...nope, never done that myself :)

[@stevietcr]

Congratulation!! Fire Safety Tip. Always have your Propane tanks connected outside. I would hate to see anything happen to yall.

[@divhandyman]

Great job I Love the window, I think it would be cool if you could have incorporated that window into a large hinged door that you could open and close when you need to bring big item up or down in the future. Just a thought.

[@dokeefe4403]

Way to go guys!

[@allysonhunter7780]

You should just leave the big opening and put French doors to act as a big window. That way problem solved to get large items in your apartment. Plus add a winch to do the lifting.

[@denniscarreno8151]

You're the best 👌

[@mikejarvis7701]

I hope you put soapy water on the gas Connections. To check for leaks look for bubbles.