We Were Told To NEVER Do This | Burying A Shipping Container

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[AmbitionStrikes]

Thanks for watching! What color do you think we should paint the container?

[amcustomfab]

Might consider drilling and tapping some grease zerks into your hinges so they don't rust and freeze up over winter super cool setup 👍🙂

[RichardBauer_]

first time finding your channel and I just have to say... I spoked your GX in the background and now I am subscribing :P

Really like what you've done with this frame and solar system. When I first saw all the raw material I thought "what is this guy doing"... but I like it!

[michaelf]

Absolutely amazing woman.
I can only wish my wife was as supportive and helpful.

[artport]

Shoulda put a sock on the pipe... so the fine dirt doesn't clog it up.... I love these videos... Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[r.watson]

We have completely buried them at our Camp Sites but we first covered the whole container with Tar to seal up any unseen cracks they may let moisture in. One has been in the ground since 1971 and still works fine.

[jim]

Paint the container blaze orange. With the burried hillside on the opposite side of that cliff, and the weight / forces of that solar setup on the cliff side, making it blaze orange could make it easier to find when it slides down ... :)

[willnelson]

If you are going to adjust your solar panels more than just "summer" and "winter", you could paint marks on your cable for every 10 degrees. That way if you want to adjust your angle you can just look up the ideal angle and move panels accordingly. It also allows 1 person to adjust array, you can just remove the bolts turn the winch to proper position and reinsert the bolts.

[gottfriedschuss]

I have been binging on your channel. Great video! I have had good luck driving pins in rocky soil using a Bosch electric jack hammer. I assume someone makes this tool, but I couldn't find one at the time I needed it, so I made it. One end fits the chuck of the jack hammer, the other goes over the end of the pin. I have driven Nmbr 8 rebar (1" diameter) using this method. It won't go through a really big rock, but it will pound through smaller rock like you placed for your base. Be well & Best regards!

[shadegarden]

It amazes me what vast knowledge different people have and the work they have done in their lives!! I know how to teach others how to sing/perform/how to speak in front of a crowd… but what you all do and what your viewers know👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😃

[MapleRidgeHomestead]

Great video, have you guys ever done a video about the camera gear you use? My vote would be to match the landscape for color somehow so maybe a beige so it works with all four seasons.

[heitjer]

Throughout all the episodes I was always impressed by the deep consideration and planning. I understand the time crunch but when you started this project I felt you started cutting too many corners. My biggest concern is that there is no foundation for the container. Yes, batteries and everything in the container will add weight but it would have been prudent to place the container on solid corner foundations and weld the container to the foundation. You can still drill some holes and pour concrete in the front to bury steel beams vertically that will support the container. Otherwise when you will have high winds and solar panel sails you will have the container moving. I like the hinged idea but please consider reinforcement of the wall, maybe from the inside where the hinges line up. One more corner cutting I saw when you welded the HF winch to the wall. These container walls are not that sturdy having all the forces on this one point of contact. You pinned the extending struts on the top but still this wrench will need also reinforcement from inside. Also the extending struts will need reinforcement on the wall.
Containers leak from the bottom up when you bury them. Luckily you "did not bury" them but it would have been better to have drain channels underneath towards the downhill side.
Sorry for this, I usually refrain from commenting as its always easy from the comfort of the home office to see details. But I felt compelled to do this as you always impressed me with your attention to the level of detail. I just build a 45 ft car port of a container and can attest that these are not that sturdy to bending forces. Keep up the good work! I love your channel and your 'off grid way of life'. Cant wait for the dozer work.

[dianebackhouse]

I think you should paint the container in a nice green shade to blend in with the vegetation and trees in the background.

[wildaboss]

You have a good woman that can help you and knows what's she's doing that's good that it doesn't all fall on you good job guys

[susanikeda]

My husband and I have quietly been watching you since your camper build. We love living vicariously through you both - well, I do. I was wondering if you have a name for your excavator since it is the fifth member of your family. Give it a hug from me (and the rest of your family too). 😎

[georgepride]

That comment about welding galvanized is 100% correct. Fumes are extremely toxic!

[wendellzapata]

Greeting from Hormigueros Puerto Rico. You should consider make a concrete foundation before instaling the container. That way the container will not shift position when the dirt seat on place. Good luck and God bless you all. 😊😉👍👍👍

[CallitlikeIseeit]

Camo out the container and panel supports in a pattern that will match the surrounding forrest. Great job on the build. Drill the pivots the install grease fittings for long term ease of movement. 1/4-28 tap for threads. Use your jack hammer to install the pins in the ground.

[jdk]

So glad to have
found your channel!

Just bought property north of you in Montana. Will be building/developing my lot over next couple years. Excited to watch what all you two do with your place and how you do it!

Wave and honk at the trains when you see them. Might be me! 🤣

[plbettis]

Watching you guys is great! Riley your mind is the part I enjoy and Together you two compliment each other so much. Love your can do positive energy. All I wish is there were more videos 😂I know it’s too time consuming. Enjoy!