IT SLIDES DOWN THE HILL | Our Biggest Disappointment Yet

[@AmbitionStrikes]

It was a frustrating week, but Riley is SO excited to get the bulldozer fired up and started on the road. 📚The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/ambitionstrikes07221

[@handy-remodeler]

Happy Sunday

[@albertdevito733]

Ive seen a lot of gas well sites where they would drag heavy trucks up into the site with a dozer might be a good option if another one gets stuck

[@crustysplinters826]

With corrections being made. I've had similar issues. And, along with adding the heavy base. Also filled inside the turn to smooth the transition. Those heavy truck guys really appreciate that. Now, if you decide to. Be sure the slope is shored up since it's the downhill side. Substantial boulders work well so as long as they are interlocked. Went back to the vid. And eyeballed your conditions. The three trees should get butchered . HAPPY ANNIVERSARY YOUS GUYS!🥂

[@harryk1266]

Why couldn't you get the dozer out and drag that thing up the hill! Nothing is stuck when you have a Dozer...

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

Your site is much like a friend's home where all the concrete was brought in from the road with a two yard muck buggy fulled with about a yard of concrete in it. 60 to 80 thousand pounds in a concentrated area makes the ground do strange things... I stuck our 5 ton 6x6 Army dump on flat ground with soil much like what you have in that spot. My suggestion dig that soft area down about 2 to 3 feet before you add your base rock. My guess is that soft ground runs deep but again it could be pocket of silt and lome on top of rock.

[@rebeccaanderson2907]

Interstate concrete are a great bunch of people. I have used them before and even had my car hit by a new driver before. Always professional and always a pleasure to work with. I am sure if you have any chance of having that concrete pad, Interstate will have something to do with it. Mine was out of Elk, WA but says Newport. I send everyone I know to them. And nobody has ever come back to say I was wrong.

[@NaserAlzaben7]

I think I’m the first Middle Eastern fan of this channel 😄 hi from UAE

[@rcox787]

Honestly, props to that concrete company. I’ve had drivers around here refuse to even attempt delivery on roads 200x easier than yours - with no elevation change! Can’t wait for the video of all the D7 work improving the road!

[@shade38211]

Pretty sure this is why they refuse.

[@shogomadBFG]

Then you would of loved my Boss! In the 31 yrs I drove for him he only turned done one job(The Plant is in NorCal) and we still ended up getting the job a few months later!

[@granthendricks1046]

I Saskatoon, a class 2 semi truck I was being trained and was screamed at for getting close to gravel road edge, telling me a tow truck is $500. That was a perfectly flat engineered road. Cannot imagine the balls of Interstate Concrete, going up a 17% grade, with ruts and mud.Great to see Interstate help you out.

[@pb4414]

What a nail biting episode. We were shouting “c’mon” at the tv screen. Looking fwd to seeing the road being built. Well done you guys.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

I wish we could have all cheered it up the hill! 😭

[@funtyes1970]

yeah a road should been done long time ago instead put a brand aid on it

[@donalddodson7365]

Tough break. I wonder if multiple trips with smaller trucks might be better, but likely to increase delivery cost. Guess it was good to find that squishy spot on the first truck, rather than the 2nd or third. Hang in there. 😥🤗😁 An anniversary to remember. CONGRATULATIONS!

[@AmbitionStrikes]

We are so glad that it went wrong on the first truck and not the last!

[@clintk5367]

Have them bring 1/2 loads for a couple trips, see how that goes!!

[@Torthak]

There are mobile truck mounted concrete batch plants. the truck brings the dry parts in hoppers in the back of a custom bed. and makes the contrete with water on the site. Just have to find a contrete company that has that type of truck as welll as normal ready mix trucks.

[@ckm-mkc]

You could also pour it into the back of the army truck and dump it from there.

[@mechadrake]

@@ckm-mkc army truck would have sunk in that mushy road in the middle of the pour thugh probably... road worsens in use...

[@kj5190]

Don’t feel too bad. I’ve had to back up over a mile to get to the job. Not quite as many hills or curves but being around 70,000 pounds makes a big difference. A man jumping up and down or driving a pickup over it means nothing to that big heavy truck.

[@caverbrad]

Back in the late 70s my dad would usually work out a deal with his dirt contractor to leave the crawler loader, used to dig the basement, on site in case we got a truck stuck while pouring a foundation. Concrete trucks can turn solid looking ground into mush.

[@katedaphne4495]

@@caverbrad He dug it on site?

[@marcericdavis]

Really proud of you guys for hanging tough. The power of a team that can take knocks together is astounding. Take good care of that relationship.

[@mickdulmage5173]

Tough break, but huge kudos to Interstate Concrete! Companies that take care of their customers deserve our business. Thanks for the update and giving them the recognition. I’ve been watching since you bought the property in Idaho and always enjoy seeing your progress.

[@mrbubba81]

Aww guys, I’m in tears FOR you! Was so hoping for success for you guys! But I know with your drive and tenacity, you’ll have that road and floor done in no time. Thanks for keeping us along the way. You guys freaking rock. 💪

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

I've seen it so many times with folks building in the country and what seems like a good road just can't support concrete trucks. We had to patch our road a little after a couple pours, but luckily didn't get anything stuck. Sounds like some great guys that are willing to work with you....many companies would just say NOPE! Good luck...we'll be watching.

[@moniquevelasco20]

Happy anniversary guys!!!🥂 Well, things happen. Make the road better so trucks can come up to the house. Keep it up guys. Love and be safe!😘🤗🌼🇻🇪

[@10p6]

Sorry to hear about the concrete frustration. Any reason though why you are not doing an insulated concrete slab? This would not cost a whole lot, and if you have the depth to add a couple of inches, it will make the concrete so much warmer in cold weather.

[@shsharrell9267]

Would love to see more about your water system off grid. I sure others would agree. I enjoy all of your videos.

[@bsacre1]

Yes, do you have a video about using the IBC totes?

[@paintlover70]

Definitely need a video on the setup

[@C3Cooper]

Thanks for taking us on the journey...and not just the victories!

[@James-bf8yi]

Riley & Courtney, I took this amount of time thinking about how I would repair that spot in the road. So here it goes, I would dig out all the soft ground. (I would put a car on the other side of where you are digging). Dig out about two feet be on where the truck got stuck on both sides. And the start digging into the middle of the road until it is no longer soft, and go as deep as needed. Then start putting in all those large rocks that been getting into your way until just under 3 feet from the top of the road. Then put the shale rocks into the hole until about 8 inches, then compact it, and replete until you have the road at the level you want.

[@georgefridley606]

I am wondering if the bottom of the hole will slowly fill with water, if so you may have a small spring. With the cement as a (dam) on the hillside it may not evaporate or me absorbed as fast and be wurst than before. Well if this is not true stop reading this crazy wondering.Can good be mad of this? If so I would drive a horizontal well pound at the bottom of cement toward or below the wet spot. It will probably only have water in the wetter part of the year. Below the wet spot may be solid rock.

[@smayo44]

We too live on steep terrain although in No. California. I remember watching the cement trucks coming up our hill to pour our slab. Now we have our 12 acre oasis and have been here for 26 years. Good luck to both of you.

[@riveroverland]

That's amazing that those guys aren't charging you for that concrete, that speaks volumes about their business ethics.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Riley and Courtney

[@lolarrazabal]

Hey guys, it happens. Don't give up! Life is full of surprises. Enjoy every moment you get to spend together building your dream. Cheers!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Happy Anniversary

[@spencerjhog4429]

Totally awesome Interstate Concrete really stepped up. A class act.

[@abeachtree]

Wow guys, what an emotional rollercoaster. So sweet that they were so awesome and that they even didn't charge you for the dumped load... With that kind of people helping you, even difficult situations have a beauty to them. Touched me deeply.

[@johnanchovie2b]

You guys are the greatest. I love the way you deal with adversity with pure positivity, energy and determination. This has to be the best KZbin series ever.

[@theresaluvspims6163]

I just love to watch you two work your tooshies off while I eat my lunch.😆 Glad to see Courtney is maintaining work safety by handing out the goggles. I vote that Riley is going to shock himself at least 2 more times. So sorry the truck didn't make it...but you two will turn it back upside again. You can't enjoy the rainbow until a little rain. Happy anniversary as one of your adopted moms I am so proud of you two.💗

[@AmbitionStrikes]

There have been lots of rainbows (real and figurative) lately. ☺️

[@gabrielchaparro1698]

Pffft The safety gestapo let the compactor run away with no hands tisk tisk. I mean what if a bug was crushed or something smh

[@stephenvondette9716]

@@AmbitionStrikes If you let a smile be your umbrella you'll get a mouthful of rain! Ha!

[@mjl9702]

I have an idea! Next time they come out, maybe park most of your equipment down at the bottom of the hill somewhere so they can turn around at the top by your buildings instead of on the hill. that should help.

[@pburchins]

Happy Anniversary! My wife and I built a large screened in 3 season porch on our home that we built 25 years ago for our 35th Wedding Anniversary. We were going to Hawaii for our 35th but Covid said “no go”. My wife has dreamed of this porch forever and it turned out great! We had 3 people ask if we would build one for them! LOL. No one touched the porch except us and there was a lot of pride in that! The few episodes I have watched has showed how many people who want to help you two. We felt that as well. The house next door to us was being rebuilt after a fire. The contractor was so nice and impressed he gave us $700 worth of decking material. My wife’s boss gave us 30 sheets of plywood that had accumulated in the warehouse over the years. The building department and the inspectors were super nice as well. There are people still out there that want to help! My parents lived on a mountain and the concrete trucks had problems getting there. They ended up going up with 5 yards instead of 9 and it made it easier. Also, they make an attachment for the dozer that is called a sheep’s foot roller. You drag it behind the dozer and it compacts the soil and rock. You have a clay based soil like we have in Georgia and riding over the entire road will show the soft spots that the dozer won’t. The dozers weight is spread over a large area whereas the sheep’s roller is smaller and denser. Maybe, you could rent one for a week . It will help a lot!

[@Bwanar1]

I was watching thinking...lucky you have the dozer... Dozer to the rescue. I pulled dirt trucks out with much smaller one. But definitely able opportunity for errors. ☹

[@ranger8129]

Riley I use to drive concrete trucks and when we got on very steep terrain we would use a dozer to pull us up and to hold us in place. If Riley isn't comfortable useing the dozer ask ur friend to run it.and u will get ur concrete done.

[@jimdelong949]

Hi Riley & Courtney Happy Anniversary 💐 It was sad to see you not able to get the concrete in on this video. This is just a minor setback It's going to happen. Riley will find a way. Even if it isn't conventional You were able to find a problem with the road which needed to be fixed. Kudos to the concrete company for their kindness Will be back for the next video Stay strong and safe

[@jerryhammack1318]

On steep slopes we usually chained to the concrete trucks and pulled them up to the top with track dozers or loaders so they didn't get stuck!

[@bobbydawson7706]

You have come along way, don't let a setback hurt your drive! Just prepare for the next adventure! As always, love the vedios and it hurts my heart to see you all disappointed ☹️

[@Sparkyspage]

That’s ambition. When you’re in tears over lack of progress. I’m inspired. Great effort yall!

[@_marcus_does_]

Lift the reinforcing off the plastic with concrete or plastic spacers so it's in the slab rather than at the bottom. Don't forget the expansion aswell. Great work 👏

[@greggv8]

The guys pouring the concrete will pick it up as they go so it'll be in the middle of the slab.

[@langdons2848]

@@greggv8 they should do that, but personally I don’t trust slabbys to do it (I see videos semi-regularly where they don’t appear to), so personally I just put in chairs, then you know it’s right.

[@willprazeau7018]

It's looking good! I am a retired electrician from Oregon. The ground rod goes outside at least 18 inches from the wall where it can get moisture from rain etc. Putting it inside under a slab could dry it out and ruin the ground. I don't know if your main panel will be at the house. If so and you are running the shop as a sub , the ground goes back to the main panels ground. Check with your inspector and he will be able to tell you. From what your wife said , you have been shocked enough. I enjoy watching you both working on your home.

[@greggmurphy2341]

When you get the concrete poured get a dehumidifier to help keep the moisture down and not get upstairs

[@ronjameson2481]

The longer it takes for concrete to cure, the stronger it becomes... quick drying is not ordinarily recommended.

[@freeidaho-videos]

Okay, I'm at 18:21 in the video. When I worked bridge construction we often had to pull concrete trucks in and out of the pour area with a dozer. We did it dozens of times. Don't y'all have a dozer? The other trick is concrete trucks half full and twice as many of them. This may cost a bit extra, but it does indeed work. Those 10 yard trucks are very heavy. There are 6 yard trucks available at most concrete places. They have the same number and size of tires as the 10 yard trucks, so they do better in soft conditions. This may cost a bit extra, but it does indeed work.

[@Green3Eagle]

Absolutely amazing customer service! The most I was expecting was 50% off the cost.

[@cdodge2996]

I think the suspension on the truck broke. It looks like, if the mixer had been able to back up the hill, this issue may not have presented itself until later. It seems to me that the driver made the decision to head in forward due to the suspension failure, this resulted in him taking a different line and finding the weak spot.

[@AutoCrete]

@@cdodge2996 Have you any idea of how much force would be applied to the pinion gear backing a load that heavy up a hill like that? I'd be willing to bet at least 1 driver axle would have broke on the first truck. Don't ask me how I know that.

[@alanhat5252]

@@AutoCrete the same load as going forward?

[@AutoCrete]

@@alanhat5252 OK, the same load BUT due to the angles that the ring and pinion gears are usually cut, when driving forward the pinion gear is pulled into the differential. When backing up the ring gear pushes the pinion gear forward and if the load gets heavy enough say like backing up on a soft driveway going up hill, the pinion gear can get ejected from the differential housing.

[@lorenzoconte227]

North Idaho nomads just posted a video on how they graded their driveway they used road fabric first and then laid stone over it you can use the robe fabric on softer spots and then lay stone on top

[@jacklomas7965]

Ok Happy late anniversary you two😁 I guess by now your digging up that switch back and repairing it👍 the cat would of pulled the truck up the hill just fine. I’ve done it many times and been in the truck seat also. But the way that ground is pumping it might of been your only load. Kudos for the driver! The first hill was all skill. And Iam proud to see we still have company’s that do there best checking things out and standing behind there word. Kudos guys. Jack.

[@localboy4584]

You are a hard working couple who can and will do anything you set your mind to. I admire your tenacity and positive outlook despite the setbacks. That concrete company did you a solid because they are good people and recognize the same in you both. Looking forward to see how you two work your way forward to completing your dreams.

[@homernextdoor5950]

The 2×4 you mounted your conduit to should've been mounted above the height of the slab on top of that pressure treated 2×8. Never leave wood in your slab, it will eventually rot away leaving a void and weak spot in your slab. It also allows water to enter and rust away your rebar leading to cracking and future headaches. Cheers from Canada!😁🇨🇦🔨

[@levismith8]

It’s not traditional rebar. I think they said it was fiberglass

[@russellwatkins4261]

Buy some road fabric. Then put some stone down. It makes a huge difference. I drove a dump truck for years for the oil wells.

[@steveperyer4850]

Happy Anniversary to both of you. Is this the only way to get the concrete up to the building, like with a way to transport the concrete in smaller chunks in a smaller vehicle. Hope the road work gets what you need to be successful. I could feel the pain of that load being headed down the hill. Best of luck, and blessings headed your way.

[@cdodge2996]

They could use a loader or backhoe. Pour the concrete into the bucket and haul it up there. They could also use a "cart away" mixer haul it up, using the chutes on the mixer to fill the little mixer trailer multiple times... Those are a few options BUT are time consuming and add expense.

[@CGT80]

I'm not sure how long the driveway is, but a couple of concrete pumps could be setup. Maybe one at the bottom and another half way up. It would add an additional expense, but we have used hundreds of feet of hose before to reach the work.

[@annalv605]

Oh no! I’m so sorry you guys! Better days ahead! Happy Anniversary!

[@dwjr5129]

You guys hang in there! As hard as you two are willing to work, it’ll get done and this little setback will just become a part of your story. 👍🏻

[@AmbitionStrikes]

I hope we laugh about this someday while standing in our finished shop. 😉

[@SeanBlader]

Yes I want to see your temporary water setup! Also, Rule #1 is make it home at the end of the day. Don't die or end the day in the hospital. Learned that on the racetrack after having seen more than 1 car get wrecked.

[@BFVgnr]

I'm glad ya'll are working with some good people and that you can fix what's needed. Guess when that concrete cures a little, you can take the jackhammer down, gravel it up and ta-da rock for the drive!! Also, the Dexter reference killed me. Not literally, of course.

[@sandie062985]

Just watch your last’s video and saw the truck stuck. We have the same problem here in Florida. My I suggest you dig that hole corner up at least 2’ deep and lay a layer of rock down and pack it down. Than a good layer of good grave and some fine too pack it down than I think you won’t have a problem. God Bless both of you and stay save this summer ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@ejcastro9518]

Happy belated anniversary 💕 🍾🥂🥂🥂💕 Look at the positive side, you can break up that concrete to use along w the rock as road base or maybe retention wall. It's going to leach into the environment anyway so it might as well have a purpose. Just a thought. I enjoy the videos where you two use your big equipment. Looking forward to more road building!

[@VPWedding]

Yes, I was thinking about that. Could they have poured the concrete onto the road to make it better for the next truck? I assume there is some reason why that would’ve work.

[@barbara_d]

I would like to see a video on your water system :) I cried for you when the cement was being dumped and was over-the-top excited when you said the concrete company didn't charge for load that had to be dumped!!

[@nottheone582]

Would love to see your water set up video! I'm building a similar system right now for my off-grid airstream. Don't let this setback bring you down too much! you are two industrious clever folks and I'm sure you'll figure out that road and get your concrete poured in due time. remember to celebrate all your achievements and little wins, they add up over time :)

[@zinnsand21]

Bummer.. Incredible customer service by the concrete company not charging you. That road is priority #1. Getter done and all the best..

[@Reman1975]

I'd have been frantically shovelling as much of that concrete as possible into the hole the trucks wheels had left before it set. :D

[@martinwyke]

That would just make it more difficult to dig out and get a solid base.

[@mechadrake]

and it would have cracked and sunk intro mud, next time heavy load would have traveled on that spot :D

[@markhowards420]

That's what I thought until I saw how soft the ground was, then I thought of chucking some logs into a rectangle and making something that wouldn't need to take a heavy load like a patio , shed or shelter .

[@thamarmanrique1502]

Awwwww that’s a bummer!! Buy happy anniversary guys!!!

[@krislindgren3997]

Now that you have some more time, why not just run a pex loop around the area you would park a vehicle, so you at least have the option of radiant floor heat in the future? I assume that would only be $500 max, for the tubing and some stakes and fasteners?

[@jerryshirley223]

Dude you are so lucky to have a smart and beautiful wife that shares the same interest that you do and drives you to do better.

[@JamesPhieffer]

Happy Anniversary! Regarding that corner where the truck got stuck, after ensuring there is appropriate drainage, why not use some of those logs you have there to build a section of corduroy road. Basically logs, with heavy rock at each end (to brace the logs in place), then put down aggregate (probably in 3 layers, going from fairly coarse down to crusher dust). Look for an outfit with a tri-axle dump to haul out the aggregate, as they can ensure the road will hold the mixer (by raising their lift axle) but when the ground is soft, the lift axle spreads the weight, so it won't sink in. A triaxle dump truck will weigh as much as a mixer (60,000 lbs+ fully loaded, including 20+ tonne of aggregate). Key thing is you can't use a lift axle, unless it's self-steering, going around a corner (it'll just push the steer forward, like what you showed the mixer doing as it went around the corner). At least you found out about the soft spot. Hope things go better for you.

[@trevorslater2746]

Trouble with using logs under a road is they'll rot eventually meaning more work down the line

[@JamesPhieffer]

@@trevorslater2746 well, there are corduroy roads near where I grew up that are well past a century old. They're constructed by laying the logs, and then aggregate. Even if they were to begin breaking down, there'd just be a need down the road for some more gravel and grading. It still forms a solid foundation for the road.

[@langdons2848]

A good heavy duty geotextile with plenty of crushed rock on top would work as well (possibly even better) and be easier to lay. It’s surprising how well that works. Go deep enough with the crushed rock and your road basically floats on the soft subsoil almost like a pontoon.

[@patwhite5744]

I drove concrete truck for 25 years, had the same thing happen many times, with are wet spring the ground is unpredictable. I just came across your channel tonight, really enjoy watching them, I have been working on my place, doing everything myself. Very enjoyable to look back and see what you have created, I'm not off grid but grid tie. Looking forward to more videos. I'm just over the hill in Spokane.

[@donnapablos8752]

That is a Bummer .keep your head up. Miss you guys at overland expo pnw . Don and Donna

[@screddot7074]

I'll say Riley gets shocked 2 more times. He's a quick learner!

[@scottcummings8074]

I don't know? I think I'm a quick learner but shocked myself again in nearly 50 years of learning. But sometimes broken parts will get you.

[@louismarchaland8939]

You might want to investigate a mini batch plant, it's just a cement mixer were you can bring your gravel and cement up in dump trucks and then add the water and mix on site. Some of them are continuous blend units were you add gravel and cement and it mixs in a continuous stream.

[@davidjackman5773]

A little late for this project, but when you build you next electrical service, driving down a ground rod with a roto-hammer is the way to go. Not a hammer drill, but a real roto-hammer. Put it on "hammer", open the chuck wide enough to slip down on the rod and pull the trigger. Down she goes! Sorry about the bad concrete day, but Interstate was very generous about taking the hit on the cost of the concrete. I suspect the company guy that walked the road and said "OK" had something to do with it. Regardless, KUDO's to Interstate Concrete.

[@gabrielchaparro1698]

In at least 5 episodes Riley is pounding something with that maul. Just get a little 3 pound or 5 lb sledge already and keep it handy. I use mine daily even though I bought it thinking maybe only once a week lol. Harbor Freight??

[@ftkinsella]

Ouch! Sorry guys but you will get there. Cheers 😊

[@erikowren7894]

I would insulate on top of the pipes where it enters the building r cove it more. In zone five i think the frost line goes at least 4’ deep. Your pipes did not look quite 4’ deep. Better safe than sorry. Great work overall. Sorry about the concrete truck not getting up. More road work?

[@loft306]

Yes it is wonderful when the septic line freezes

[@SI-lg2vp]

It just getting hot enough to dry your road yet. It is so great that your concrete contractor is willing to work with you. Dirt just does not have the ability to support a concrete truck. You are not alone on this. Lot of military cargo transports have the same problem working on dirt strips. More large gravel would help.

[@roberttribbie9179]

Happy Anniversary you guys :)

[@roberttribbie9179]

PS - YES!!! a Huge Hats Off to Interstate Concrete!!! Not charging you guys for the concrete that went over the hill "is" an Outstanding Gesture !!!

[@prant8998]

Delivering concrete is stressful, the key is preparation, and that means getting in writing the delivery process. You are paying them not only for the product but also the delivery. They often screw up. They reviewed the road and okayed the delivery, so it’s on them that they would get it to you safely and on time. There was an additional expense of the crew that was waiting to level it, what happened to that? I got sued by a major insurance company because the truck I had ordered damaged a foundation making the delivery. $90K. Insurance companies have all the money in the world, and a staff of attorneys to just sue everyone to get a percentage of the loss covered by someone else.

[@AmbitionStrikes]

The concrete company compensated the crew for their time by offering them all concrete for their personal homes.

[@stephendoing2253]

happy anniversary you too! Hang in there. Fly Matt from Diesel Creek in to help you build your road right! He's the man for the job!

[@stephendoing2253]

Wow, that was super nice of them not to charge you....

[@juliussigurorsson3509]

I would have load the army truck with something heavy and have it tow the cement mixer up. Tie it up at the bottom and tow it the whole way, it also helps with the steering of the cement mixer in the turns. But once it was stuck - it is hard to get out again. The Dozer would have ripped the truck in half. Unless the winch is in working order. So sad though. Better luck next time.

[@tomfl58]

I'm so sorry for your set back I pray you get the road problem solved and things can move forward to brighter days . ( Good Luck ) ☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@nekoroms]

I was like...hmmm...and you have a military truck and worlds second biggest dozer. Concrete truck could be towed up to mars if needed with those...speed and rallying with heavy stuff only breaks things. Hopefully it was only an airbag that exploded and nothing more major :D

[@nigeljarawlinson]

When When Paul at FabRats You Tube channel installed his concrete slab in his shop he included reinforced bases for his 2 post vehicle lift, and also buried RSJ s in a rectangle within the position of a vehicle with D shackles for attaching hydraulic rams for straightening vehicles etc, thinking ahead of what he may become involved with !

[@LaureReminick]

So VERY sorry. But so glad to hear the concrete company is taking care of you! Enjoy your roadbuilding!

[@AmbitionStrikes]

We were so relieved when they told us that!

[@Pamudder]

I'm sure someone else has suggested this, but have you considered using your military truck to get the concrete up the hill. You could line the bed with plywood and plastic, and compartmentalize it with removable barriers to minimize sloshing, and drive up the hill dead slow.

[@robertruckel5352]

What about using the bulldozer to pull the cement truck up the driveway

[@TheGreenNewSteal2025]

So close! Glad the thumbnail wasn’t the truck on its side. It hurt a little to see that dumped out though. Maybe the Idaho hills are giving Riley a second chance to build his bunker? Also, Happy Anniversary to you both!

[@danhard8440]

shout out to that cement company and BIG shout out to that driver for trying to send it boss level up that hill !!

[@brianfurtaw7893]

A backhoe loader can ferry the wet concrete to the top of the drive and dump into the forms. Maybe a neighbor has one and can help for a few hours. A concrete pump can reach long distances and over steep grades.

[@pizzabuilder6556]

A bunker under the building would be a great idea. Check out Colin furzes channel, Riley could definitely build one of those bunkers 😀

[@midchalet]

If the slab schedule is more important than the road, consider using the dumptruck to haul cement, sand & gravel to the shop. Rent an extra large cement mixer & batch the concrete onsite as you pour & finish. A couple of mixer helpers or finishers would make the task easier & faster. Slab insulation?

[@mikeduda3173]

Awwww!!! Well, happy anniversary 🎉. Like everything else, you WILL fix it, and a slab SHALL be poured. I just love you guys. The world needs more people like you

[@rms1154]

Wow guys... This one actually made me sad. I know exactly how it must have felt as I'm a diligent planner and a bit of a control freak when it come to my projects. I really felt the disappointment and frustration with you guys... SO HAPPY to hear the concrete company wasn't going to charge you for the dump, VERY RESPECTABLE!! Wish I could join the meetup the Johnson's are organizing to possibly meet you guys, but work will be in the way... Hopefully another opportunity will arise. Good luck with the rest of the project, take care!

[@jamessegriff6472]

Sorry about the concrete. Allways remember, we are all living someone elses dream. Best wishes to you both.

[@mnmvuk]

Aren't there any concrete companies around your area with trucks where all three axles are drive axles? Very common around our area. They also are designed where they pour from the front and are rear engines so the wheel base is dramatically smaller making them more maneuverable. Oh, and Happy Anniversary!

[@AutoCrete]

I don't know about 5 axle boosters but with 4 axle boosters when that rear axle is lifted the load on the tandem drivers goes from 17,000 lbs to 22,000 lbs. If it were my job I would have specified 3 axle trucks only. They are much better in tight quarters and much harder to get stuck. Also the lighter weight makes pulling them out when stuck much easier.

[@michaelnieman6218]

Could you have used the dozer to pull those trucks up the hill and then backed them up into where the pad needed pouring

[@brettallenthomas]

WOW... cudos to Interstate Concrete for a valiant try, and for covering the cost of the concrete dump...

[@Erwin010169]

hang in there guys, congrats on the anniversary!

[@brianm9467]

Happy Anniversary you two!!!! Sorry about the concrete. Keep plugging away at the projects and you will have the shop floor shortly!

[@ccg4387]

Really absorbing episode, love the attitude and resilience you both display. I sincerely hope the road work is able to be done quickly and smoothly. I think one of your best attributes is your ability to acknowledge and work through tough breaks with alacrity. Thanks for the video 😊🙏

[@3069mark]

I'm a new viewer and have watched about 3-4 vids and am really enjoying them. It's so awesome to see how you two work together as a couple should do. I used to do a lot of concrete flatwork in my youth and you guys did an awesome job prepping that floor for concrete. Take care and be safe.

[@dmwi1549]

Back to road building. Nuts! Oh well, better now…winter is coming! Cheery thought, right? Those concrete people were really great. Cudos to them! I initially thought you were taking out so many trees, but now with this and container delivery I’m thinking wide switchbacks, green space on either side for grass, water ditches and sunlight exposure on the road. Dig out the soft base and bring in your shale-fill. It seems you have all the equipment and know-how to get the job done.

[@bitminerbob6731]

Gutted for you but your positive attitude and hard work ethic will get you there!!!

[@neilmarshall629]

Best of luck guys. Always rooting for you!

[@deanhanchett379]

So sorry guys! You might try renting a track loader and bucket it up that last bit. We’ve had to do that lots of times. Love your videos! Keep that wonderful, positive attitude! 🙂

[@anttiroppola4414]

We did a house on a pretty similar road and it was about waiting until it was hot and dry so the trucks could get in. Having your neighbour's tractor handy might help too.. You could also look at mixing your own concrete and do a less snazzy slab in sections. I'm sure you will nail it.

[@sreejithks9250]

Sorry to see that all the excitement for the concrete went down the hill, but you guys will make it work somehow and cant wait to see the results in the upcoming ep.

[@willprazeau7018]

It's looking good ! I am a retired electrician, and the ground rod goes on the outside , not the inside . It should be at least 18 inches from the outside wall , and you want it to be about inches from the top , and run # 4 solid copper from the rod to the panel. You want the ground rod to get moisture from rain If you have the ground rod inside. Their is a good chance it may dry out, and you won't have a good ground. I live in Oregon. The latest electrical code says you have to have 2 8 ft rods spaced 10 ft apart. I don't know if you are running a sub panel in the shop which means you will have everything grounded to the main panel which will probability probability be in the house. There are 2 ways you can go but your groundrods should not be inside any building!