To answer some questions… The reason I use a suction hose in the top of the tank instead of connecting the pump to the bottom valve is so that if needed, I can pull up to a water source and throw the suction hose right into it to refill the tank. The hose has a check valve on the end so that once it’s primed, it stays primed until I disconnect it from the pump and drain the water out of it for winter. We have lots of cattle watering stations around here, and many people have cisterns on their properties. And second, I didn’t “call out Paul”, I simply said that I don’t need the help of someone a thousand miles away every time I need to weld something when I myself an a welder. I get a pile of those comments literally every single time I weld or build anything. Like I said, don’t know the guy and have nothing against the guy, but if I do need help with something, there’s plenty of people a hell of a lot closer who I actually do know that I’m going to see long before I try to get help from someone in a completely different state. But yes, I absolutely did make a little joke about Heavy D’s videos basically being one big commercial. And I did that because Heavy D’s videos are basically just one big commercial

That fire trailer is a good simple apparatus that may save your property. Yes on the sponsorship video. Thanks for making down to earth real world videos.

You can't keep letting those comments get to ya bro. You know that you know what you're doing and that's always been enough so just keep doing what you do and if a couple of bone heads think you need to call heavy D. then they,clearly don't understand the difference between the type of recoverys he does and what you do. Two totally different companies. He does things the way he does cause he owns extremely large and rich companies. I.e. deisel power gear 4wd parts.

Casey, your honesty and ethics are why I love your channel. You are one of the few that I trust on here and would love to know more about how the sponsorship thing works in the background.

Always appreciated your candor and straightforwardness about the job without the fluff and overdramatization.

That's one thing I love about your channel ,it's all content no bs commercials telling us to try products that you can't stand behind just to make a buck. We all appreciate your honesty ,truly its a rare quality these days.

Casey please keep being honest. We can see it & know that you are a good man. Share your experiences with anything here on KZfaq. ❤️

I love your honesty about products and yes I would love to hear and watch a video on you tube sponsors. You are one person that I love to watch. Thank you for all you do, love to you and the family

I really don't mind the whole sponsorship thing. I usually fast forward through those anyway. If sponsorships help folks put out more KZfaq content, so be it. I enjoy yours, Paul's, and Heavy D's video's. Commercials are part of the world we live in. You do you and don't worry about the others. The millions of people who watch these video's have millions of opinions on how they would do something, but only a few actually doing it. Some of us may actually like green juice in the morning. LoL 😆

Thanks Casey! Because of you, Fabrats, and Matt’s, I just bought my Apex winch to mount on my car hauler flatbed and bought a front receiver mount for my Ram. Will also build a 3-point for my little tractor, never know when I might need a winch on the back. Yes, I want to hear the real story of behind the KZfaq sponsor stuff…… And…you have made little references to your health. Prayers……take care of yourself!

Great to have a fire suppression unit ready to go. That little set up can go a long way to fast response containment especially if other resources are already engaged in other activities. Very interested in the sponsorship information.

Bring on the sponsorship video I want to know the back side of those workings. Also while I enjoy Matt’s off-road and FabRats your channel is more pure. What you see is what you get! I think if we lived closer we could be great friends! I am a very no BS kind of guys myself.

Love it. I'm a volunteer bush firefighter in down under Australia. In the US you would call us wildland or brush firefighters. Having resilient helpful citizens with own equipment is very helpful, indeed our fledging fire service started in this very way over 100 years ago. Of course we werre talking fire beaters and knapsack tanks back then. Love your fire gear.

Great content. I especially appreciate it considering I'm a retired FF. And would love to see a video on the Sponsorship/Commercial content. I've always been curious as to how it works. Love your channel, lots of great ideas and I like your honesty and interests. 👍🇺🇸

You are one of the only youtubers I would trust to be honest about youtube sponsorships. If you're up for making the video, I will 100% watch it.

Casey I like your fire trailer set up. I was very fortunate to have had a wonderful career as a firefighter. One of the things I was involved in was upgrading and implementing changes to our fire departments wildland program. We were very fortunate to have lots of resources, ie. money and so we could buy and try out a bunch of different wildland equipment and gear and like you we spent weeks with Cal Fire on the line and in their schools like Fort Hunter Liggett and in Costa County where they both do controlled burns on huge military training grounds. We even got to help do some of the testing for the newer fire shelters that the brother of one of the wildland firefighters who was killed on Storm King mountain helped developed. We were also involved in bringing some of the awesome training from Cal Fire to Oregon by helping to develop and put on the Central Oregon Wildfire school (COW's)... I do have a couple of small suggestions for your wildland trailer. Since water is such a premium we found that adding a shut off bale before your nozzle can help save water and time by not have to dial the nozzle open and closed everytime you use it and you can leave it preset on whatever spray pattern you want. Second I would suggest you make a hose line to the length needed to spray from the cab for fast running grass fires... I've learned several things from watching your channel. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your life with the rest of us👍😊...

Looks very capable Casey, I hope you never need it! I don't have your particular health issues, but heat is a problem for me too. It can really aggravate my own problems, and certainly earns me some bonus level Grumpy Points. But in a few short months, fluffy rain season will be back, and I will be filled with a great and selective nostalgia for warmer days while I'm taking the snowblower for another walk, or doing one of my graceful modern dance interpretations displaying the complex love triangle between traction, gravity and ice that inevitably culminates in a dramatic pose as I return to a closer relationship with the Earth. For those that did not pick up a program on the way in...it's the slippy dance I do on ice just before I fall on my butt. 👍

Good for you on standing up for what you believe in, just remember to surround yourself with people who make you a better you. Thanks again for the content and the dedication to helping others.

My dad was a welder since he was a kid in the 40's. Never was for work, he just enjoyed doing it. Built trailers, worked on cars, made hanging planter stands, even made little figurines out of nuts, bolts and and scraps he had laying around. It's a hobby for some work for others. You have a great channel to watch and it's obviously working for you. Keep doing you! That's the reason we watch you.

casey Iam 78yrs old and in the UK. Yes, I enjoy your posts and the honest way you run your life .I agree with craig in hist post you mention sponsorship and also Paul from fab rats have you noted how much he is relying on sponsorship and merch sales. caseey it is your #&your family life if you have a good life then live it do not change / have you noted how all these tv program buisneses have closed down. NOT you stay as you are stay safe continue to rescue tidy the world but stay happy safe &keep posting . thank you

I like your honesty, and I would love to see a video of what goes on behind the scenes.

I’m dying to see the “secrets behind KZfaq sponsorship” and a walk through of the RV saga you’ve been going through. Thank you for these videos in advance.

I enjoy seeing a fellow Oregonian on YT. It's even better to see you doing things your own way AND supporting your family at the same time. (I think that is the most important part.) Keep up the good work Casey!

I have two of those water tanks. A local food processing company gets those tanks filled with Agave Syrup from Mexico. They sell the tanks on Craigslist and recoup some money. I use them to transport water to my house because my well failed aver a year ago. They work very well for my needs since they had a food product in them are and food grade tanks. I love the honesty, transparency and sincerity of your channel. I just watched your video where you detailed KZfaq income, Google Analytics, sponsorships, etc. It is a very detailed video. I've never watched a video that long before. I'm going to share it in a content creator group I'm part of. I used to be a Jeeper, so it was really interesting seeing the places you went whole narrating the video!

It's interesting that you felt that you needed to explain your background - after watching several (ok - almost every one of them that I can) of your previous videos, I was too busy admiring your fabrication skills and ability to even think that you needed someone to "come help you". As you clearly stated (and have shown umpteen different times), you have an amazing skillset, and I for one love watching your videos because you are you, not someone trying to shill something all the time. I for one would love to see you disassemble a sponsorship video!! BTW - I love seeing the interactions that you have with your friends - that shows who you are and that you don't mince words!

I am disappointed, NOT, that you won't be promoting "Keeps", "Raid Shadow Legends"" or some awful green concoction that you drink and is supposed to give you super powers. I appreciate your no BS approach, never ever apologise for being honest and true to your own values, Best regards form the UK.

I think the reason everyone gets lumped together is because people think just because you are on "KZfaq" and someone else is that you know each other. I know channels that do collaborations; for example Cleetus McFarlane and his inviting other KZfaqrs to join in a race. People just assume everyone knows everyone and make comments based on that thinking, however impractical it might be. You are in Oregon, not Utah or California or Tennessee. I liken watching a channel to eating at a restaurant; if I don't like it, I just don't go back. Well, I keep coming back because NO ONE is as good at being Casey Ladelle as you are. I like what you serve. Great video!

Fellow Oregonian here. Would love to hear the backdoor dealings of KZfaq. HeavyD seems to have helicopters, planes, etc. I enjoy your videos for your can-do whatever-it-takes with whatever-you-have attitude. It’s refreshing in its honesty and in its thriftiness.

your way of making videos is the exact reason im subscribed, it just makes sence, simple and honest content that is a joy to watch, so thank you

YES we want to see sponsers video, bring it on.

Your the man Casey to be honest with you I would watch anything you choose to video with your no b.s. attitude I've never seen you sugar coat anything and that's why I perfer watching your channel over any of the others. I would be interested in what you have to say about sponsorship. God bless and as always be safe 👍

I must admit that I picked up on your channel from some of the others. Honestly, I never opened KZfaq just to see if you had a new episode posted. I am a subscriber but if the thumbnail and leader comment didn't interest me, I might pass by for other channels. That changed today. Not that I didn't previously have respect for you and what you do (I do), but your comments to the YT audience was more than refreshing. Before I watched to see what you were doing, from now on I will watch to also hear what you have to say. I know it's a fine line you have to walk with subscribers, potential sponsors, etc., but if you have the courage to stand up for what you think, that is actually more important to me than everything else. And my thoughts on you having product support with Harbor Freight? Where do I sign up LOL. I haven't bought a tool from anywhere else in almost 15 years (not including specialty tools). Would I rather support a company selling American made products? Yes, but I can't afford them and still put food on the table. Should you make a video about sponsors and YT for profit. Only if it will make you feel better. There are plenty out there and if anyone wanted to know (I did, and well, yeah) they can go look at someone that likes to rain on parades. You stick to you and what you are and what you do. That is what got me watching your channel. Not sponsors. I did find you from another YT channel but I have stayed because of the content you provide. And now I will continue to stay because you want to keep it all real. That's not popular, but I love it!

My buddy outside Prineville has a nearly identical set-up on a trailer as well as a smaller tank with an electric pump on the back of his utility sxs.

Couldn’t agree more about the commercials. I’ve been a roofer for 35 yrs and the BBB and Angie’s List are the same. If you want their support you pay, doesn’t make you a good business. Keep doing it your way, I’ll keep watching

Thanks man. I just bought that exact pump and I was thinking that I had to match up a bunch of fittings to make it work. I'm glad it works great to just drop a line into the IBC and let 'er rip tater chip.

never sat through a whole commercial, ( ha ha) I agree with you, when I watch I watch I skip the commercials, I men ads, I mean supportive infomercials. Yeah those.

Yes on the sponsorships video please. I’ve been wondering how some channels grow so fast and seem to have a never ending supply of money to build new projects every episode lol. Having said that I like the Fab Rats channel content. Heavy D is ok but I don’t watch him much. Your channel I can relate to a lot more. I’m a firefighter/AEMT in two counties in Alabama and we get a lot of wildland/brush fires here. We’re all volunteer.

Your fire fighting trailer is a good insurance policy. I am impressed with the performance of your water pump. Your rig looks like an effective model for many who are looking for a rapid response strategy for brush fires in their area. Stay safe and be prepared.

A video about sponsorships would be great! It's like the magazine industry where little real journalism happens but we get ads disguised as articles. I'm with you on the heat. It isn't fun when the heat makes me physically I'll. My wife thinks I'm being lazy and just can't comprehend what the heat does to me. Hope the weather improves soon for you.

I love that you say it how it is

Great video onfire safety. Yes I would like to see the you tube payed sponsorship.

The fire department I worked for here in Mid-Michigan we would take the snowplow off for the summer and slide in a skid mounted rig similar to yours, just a lot bigger pump with 60-70 psi..then we bought a mini-pumper 4 door truck to replace an engine…..never got to run it, retired before we got it. Nice set up on a budget indeed…

Total admiration for you Casey. No BS on your channel. I watch all your videos here in the Uk, there are only four youtube channels that I try never to miss. Diesel Creek, Adventures Made from Scratch, Cutting Edge Engineering and of course your own.

Good video. Good attitude. The multi-million sub channels in the genre have big plant eye-candy to hook viewers, they're designed to be great entertainment and often they do good. But your problem-solving skills keep your channel flying straight and entertaining too. A lot of us who came up from being farm kids needed to be skilled in a whole bunch of things, whereas bigger businesses have whole departments that deal with different kinds of problems, and so are kind of insulated from the risk element. Your fire department is your water truck. Keep up the good work.

Looks like you have always been doing great on your own. That’s why I watch your videos.

We understand and we love you for who you are very honest and to the point

Those that have almost lost a lot due to a quickly spreading fire, know exactly why you have a trailer prepared. Sometimes 5 minutes makes the difference between huge losses and no big deal, when the fire department is 15-20 minutes away. Yes on sponsorship video details. I have noted that every youtube contributor worth his salt gets "helpful" comments. Also noted is that those contributors that push back on the comments, get even more comments, but less friendly. Matt of MORR in the last month has started using humorous sarcasm to deal with this. When someone tells him something obvious or ridiculous, he thanks them for their help and tells them that he would have completely missed the issue if not for the amazing help. I'm loving it! Good luck to you Sir, and may you never need your fire trailer.

Nice fire fighting trailer rig! Amazing that the HF pump started on the first pull after sitting for a year. Yes on the KZfaq sponsorship vid.

Hey Casey I actually really enjoy how you stick to your beliefs on the whole marketing thing seems like a great preventative setup you have there on the trailer, being fire ready will save your butt when a situation arises. Sadly seeing so many use the patreon side of things now I love a few of those creators but not gunna sub to 9 different channels at and astronomical fee. That being said I would be curious to better understand yt's platform you have a safe week 👍🇦🇺

What a cool little setup and handles 95% of all fires. Keep it the Casey way.

Yes for the video. Btw I enjoyed this harbour freight commercial. 🤣

Bring on the sponsorship video I want to know the back side of those workings. I want to hear it from a no BS type of guy. Enjoying all of your vids. Keep up the great work.

Awesome rig Casey. Never thought I would need something like that in North Texas but after this summer I am definitely thinking something like this is a good idea. I like the idea of bolting on to a utility trailer and not having a dedicated rig.

You do a great job! Keep up the good work!

Shovels, rakes, and implements of destruction. It's very cool to see candor and honesty on youtube. That people can have an opinion based on actual experience, not just because a company pays them to read a speech. It's even more cool when you say 'this isn't sponsored, I bought this' and then you show that it's pretty darned solid. Like that HF water pump. You said 'haven't started this since last year' and it pops over on the first pull. I've got a lawn mower that I can't get to turn over on a first pull even using it weekly. Seeing a 2 stroke turn over at first pull makes me want to know more, which means I look forward to see more videos on this channel. Wow, that's a lot of words to say 'I'm going to keep watching for more!'

Love your little fire trailer, and love the proactive thinking that prompted you to build it and refresh it every summer!! Don't worry about other YT channels. Since COVID started 2+ years ago I watch a variety of channels, including some that are clearly "more commercial", but your channel is always honest, realistic, and worth watching. I'm sure many of us would be interested in a YT secrets video.

I like watching your videos cause your straight up and honest with no bs 👍👍👍

I love your refreshingly honest approach to KZfaq. I value your reviews over most others, as well as your minimalist approach to getting things done. You haven't sold out. I hope you never do. Sponsorship video would be interesting.

We don't ask you to do stuff with other KZfaqrs for money, but it will give you exposure to others they may enjoy your content!

Definitely want to see a video about sponsorship. I love the way you just lay it out there. It is what it is. Thanks for the great videos

Definitely do that video

Actually I like your Financially unsponsored videos, they show what the common man can actually do, One of heavy Ds Pieces of equipment cost more than 3 men making a lifetime lol And after the paradise fire all I own pretty much is Harbor freight tools and the quality is a lot better than it was 15 years ago

Do the KZfaq sponsors video, your ethics about the way you run this channel and products you endorse is always on spot.

I love the idea of a fire trailer. I used to live in an area where you had to be self sufficient. I turned a 1967 Toyota pickup into a fire rig. Had 2 55 gallon drums, some hose, and a US Army water pump from WW2. Small rig, but for 7 acres , was perfect.

One of the hunt camps near my camp have a Japanse import firetruck that was built on one of the mini kei 4x4 trucks. I guess they use them as small pump support vehicles to put out dumpster fires etc.. they have a small tank but also draw water from a larger tank truck or hydrant..he has his set up to draw from a towed tank or a pond if the on-board tank runs dry..it's only about 50 gallons.

Thank you for sharing this Casey you are awesome man that is such a cool idea

Casey, I really enjoyed your collaboration with Matt’s Off-road Recovery here in St. George. I do watch his channel, your channel, Heavy D‘s channel and enjoy what I get out of each one of them, commercials or not. Each one of them are so different. I hope things are OK for you, in a way it seemed like you were kind of down. I understand about the heat, here in St. George it can get as high as 118°. I hope you come back down for Matt’s “world’s biggest wrecker” reveal, whenever that happens. You had a part in it and it would be fun to see you here. You keep doing you, because that’s why we come here, that’s what we enjoy, and let all of the other stuff roll. I don’t think people say things like that to belittle you, I just think they would enjoy seeing collaboration between all of the KZfaqrs that they watch. It is harmless.

Love the "commercial" vs "episode" topic! The genuineness (is that a word?) of your channel is a breath of fresh air and admirable.

Casey I've been watching for a long time now and I love your videos👍 Y because it's not full of ads and sponsors and your not trying to sell stuff.

Your comments in previous videos have already explained the pit falls of sponsors in my opinion.

Awesome video. I was once shipped a utv mirror snd they wanted hours of footage and me to tell people certain things I thought was wrong. So most product reviewers are watched with that in mind. Your honesty is rare and welcomed

It is refreshing to watch unbiased Utube, a rarity these days. Keep up the great work! Would be interesting to see the reaction from those people that aren’t as honest as you and being paid to promote products not for their reliability or usefulness, but solely for the money

I'm with ya on the high temps! Here in Indiana, we also get high humidity, so it's a double-whammy. What if you had a quick-connect and a valve on the metal hose and tee into the suction port at the bottom of the tank? Then it could fill the tank while at the same time priming the pump. Just a thought. It's how guys do less work and still get it done. Heck, if it works out, you'll be back inside even sooner!

Get it Casey. Sucks that you're hit so hard by the heat. And I just loved the vacation video. Your little peanut is adorable! "Hi" to the family from my family.

I have experience with several of the HF predator engines and I have to say that I am impressed with them being reliable and easy to start even after years. Nice and easy to assemble fire trailer. Everything looks dry there and the 100 degree plus heat I am sure is not helping. I live in a wooded area of SE Ohio. About 10 years ago a neighbor decided to burn trash during a high wind and dry period. Caught the woods behind me on fire maybe 20 acres of woods I walk regularly. Pretty shocking when you have not been around it.

Your Awesome! I've hated this heat wave. I appreciate your honesty. I've enjoyed watching your channel. I want you to understand something from me and your fans. DON'T READ/LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE CHAT. We all Love you appreciate your work ethics and you love for the outdoors. THANK YOU BROTHER!

I've wondered how it is that some channels manage to still be in business doing what they do (welding, auto repair etc) and also crank out a video once week or more. Seems to be more about the channel than the work. More power to them though. KZfaq is way better than traditional TV .

Well done Casey. In the land of timber buildings and shingle roof’s it is good to see someone being prepared, I would imagine that Grumpy is set up also. I lived in a bush fire prone area for over fifty years and always had pumps and hoses ready. Your honesty is what makes your posts fun to watch.🇦🇺

Yes, make that video!

I understand about being in the heat and sun. The meds I take dosen't let me do it anymore. I don't have a bag yet but have UC and my son has chrons. Keep doing whst you do you have the perfect set up for what you do. Much respect

Casey, could you hook the pump intake hose into the discharge port on the bottom of the tote? That way you could automatically prime the pump. Love your channel, keep up the great work!

Congrats on 100,000 sub’s Casey 👍🇺🇸

This is why I love your channel Casey.... You are honest and to the point.

Casey I have a lot of respect for you, thanks for making the point of the sponsors. Would love to know more about the details behind how KZfaqrs make their money

I’m interested in the sponsorship info within the platform. I feel like a lot of channel’s creativity seems to tank after they start doing that. I assume they get some sort of a structure from the sponsor that binds them, making it less interesting.

Smart move getting ready Casey. You can't always depend on the fire fighters . I'm sure they have a priority list to follow.🤔😉😊

Thanks for the lesson about simple fire fighting set up. I do watch videos of the you tubers that you mentioned and enjoy them for what they're worth. I really appreciate your videos that are down to earth and very informative. Please reveal the truth about You Tube sponsors. I have picked up on some of them and ignore them like most people. I think Paul may be more like you and relies more on selling his merch. I don't think you need to send anything to him. It appears he keeps busy just as you do and I think that your welding works just fine. Thanks again for your kindness to others. I really enjoy watching your videos showing that there are still some kindhearted people in the world.

I have a very similar setup. I recommend getting a short garden hose and running it off the wye and back into the tank so you can have recirculation through the pump when you aren't spraying water on the fire.

I'll say this about Heavy D - when you need his help you know it. That guy has a habit of finding oddball situations. Be well in that weather Casey, it really freaking sucks.

Casey you are unique and special , love your preparedness on your equipment, your sharinga on YT, SO DON'TLET THE BASTARDS GRIND YOU DOWN

Yes! Make the video!

First off I love your videos and respect the fact that you don't sell yourself out to just any sponsorship. I would definitely like to see a sponsorship/Infomercial video.

Good morning Casey and hell yes, make the video! A lot of the channels as they have grown have become a money hungry monster in my opinion. Seems that they have a script that is choreographed for them, and oh yeah waaaay too commercialized in many ways. One channel that you mentioned really turned me off, seems to me that they had used a case of a missing young man for content of their channel as they came rushing in with a Helicopter and cameras to make drama for their own personal gain. That is my opinion and somebody else may see it differently. Anyways, thumbs UP to you Casey I appreciate you and your channel. Oh yes, I am totally with you concerning the heat and humidity! Have an awesome week!

I used to subscribe to other youtube channels (like Fab Rats), but as their viewership went up so did their ego's, and there disconnection to normal people. You on the other hand have remained a humble down to earth person, keep it up, Love your videos

Please do give us the inside scoop. Love your channel. So honest. I also have an old sprayer(120 gals) set up for home protection. Keep up the great content and don't change. Stay safe.

Nice setup, all a person needs. We had an inducer for class A foam on ours.

Casey, Frankness and honesty are the best. Tried watching the Heavy D or what ever it is called. Not for me. Keep being you

In the UK we used to have the Coventry Climax Godiva fire pump. It had a 4" suction and could be primed by a venturi assemble run off the exhaust. At 1600cc and 300ish GPM it's too big for your system but rebuilding a venturi primer could help you

Thanks for your content, and your honest and unvarnished comments. I enjoy all your regular postings, and watch them all, but I would also really enjoy your explanation of the way KZfaq sponsorships work. I have my suspicions, but that may just be my cynical nature. Your assessment would help clarify. Thanks again for all you do. It's all much appreciated.

G'day from Australia that's a nice-looking low budget fire trailer I've just recently finished building a 400 litre version excluding the already built 6x4 trailer of which I purchased in mid-March my trailer unit consists of a 1.6 hp 1'' fire pump, 400 litre tank,3/4'' outlet connected to a t piece with a black smooth hose leading to the pump inlet and a secondary outlet fitted with a gate valve/wajax forestry coupling for refilling from water tankers I've got 2 black rubber lines as my primary and secondary attack lines and at present a 38 mm cam lock hose of which I'm planning to replace with something much more light weight the pump gives out 120 litres a minute so I can get about 20 minutes of water supply before running out