Locking Down Taterland ~ Building A Front Gate Start to Finish

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@nomadicfanatic Ай бұрын

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@exploringislivinglife9532 Ай бұрын

I will definitely be watching them all keep up the great work

@Angela-kj4oe Ай бұрын

I love the off grid videos. Never apologize for having some privacy. You share a lot of your life with us. You have all the right in the world to be at Taterland and expect privacy. Thanks for letting us see all of the DIY projects. Awesome work!

@RVingwithG Ай бұрын

Cool. Stay out 🙀until invited. 👍🤦‍♂️

@galevandervort6468 Ай бұрын

place a wheel on the bottom of the gate so it will help support and move the gate easier...😊

@vickik9104 Ай бұрын

Plus it helps support that end. Putting wheels on our gates made a world of difference!

@ramhammer10-4 Ай бұрын

Yes put a wheel on bottom of gate it will last a long long time

@user-iv6wk1qt3y Ай бұрын

that's what I was thinking also.

@williamboyle8918 Ай бұрын

This

@Darthvaderisrad Ай бұрын

That will only work on level ground.

@kidonfarm Ай бұрын

I would recommend putting a brace to the ground on the hinged side of your gate as a farmer. It will sag eventually.

@morte2195 Ай бұрын

Yep, a little sag is inevitable, and with so little space between the gate and the posts, there will eventually be rub. A wheel supporting the gate near its end would also help things work longer.

@jeffreylinde4381 Ай бұрын

It will sag….. that’s what she said.

@Step-n-Wolf Ай бұрын

I used 12 to 14" of concrete. My post will never tip. Will the gates sag a bit, yes, but not a problem.

@markeast9221 Ай бұрын

Yes the Wheel is a Must !

@elmermoyer6595 Ай бұрын

If you haven't thought of it get an I hook.Put it in the top of the post on the hinge side and Run a cable to about a third of the length off the gate. To hopefully. Prevent it from Sagging. a lot.

@farmboy30117 Ай бұрын

Eric, I use the other end of the crescent wrench to tighten gate hinges, but whatever works! I don't think you could've gotten that gate to fit any better if you tried :)

@jtraveler888 Ай бұрын

There is nothing like the feeling of doing your own work the way you want on your own land. FREEDOM!

@MarkDHastingsMusic Ай бұрын

If you put both pins in the same direction, it would be very easy to defeat the gate. All anyone would have to do is lift the gate off of the pins on the hinge side.

@robhamilton5057 Ай бұрын

that makes total sense now you say it.

@LaBoofadora Ай бұрын

I live where it snows so I put the pins both facing up. That way if there is 3 feet of snow and there's an emergency I can lift the gate and set it aside and get out without having to have a heart attack movi g all that snow. Let's face it. A gate isn't keeping anyone out who wants in.

@thetrailninja3791 Ай бұрын

@@LaBoofadora - He did mention that it is just to keep the honest folks out - anyone can defeat any measure you implement if they have the time, tools, and skill to do it.

@LaBoofadora Ай бұрын

@@thetrailninja3791 no doubt. But my post was more about safety than security.

@darrells1806 Ай бұрын

It doesn’t matter at this point as they can just walk around the gate. Why even lift it off?

@outdoorsadventurer Ай бұрын

A lot of people don't know this but your posts will never be 'level'. The vertical is called 'plumb', the horizontal is called 'level'. Mixing the concrete in a wheel barrow would increase the strength 10x and finishing the top with a trowel would seal it from moisture penetration. It looks really nice though and the lights are terrific. The green paint is a good idea too.

@MagentaRV Ай бұрын

Yeah, I'd never use dry pour concrete either.

@caroltorres134 Ай бұрын

That was awesome, I'm 73 years old, and I'm doing most of the work myself. I learned how DIY projects from you and other KZfaq videos, only when something is too heavy or hard for me, i pray for help, and then God sends me help.

@skyangelthefan Ай бұрын

I pray that you receive all the help that you need! As the Bible states, “Believe in me ask and you shall receive.” Sending you my positive thoughts.

@CoPaCee Ай бұрын

We try to think of it as not really wrong...just different ways to approach a project. Just like you, we do our own thing with the best knowledge we can obtain...always works out! Love your videos no matter what you are doing. Best of luck in all things!❤

@jeffreyferguson83 Ай бұрын

You can mount a Wheel on the open end of the gate!

@901AiAudio Ай бұрын

The new gate looks great man! Glad you are taking your security seriously cause there are some weirdos out there! A good 12 gauge shotgun like a Mossberg 590 or a Remington 870 would do you well on that property for many uses with different loads! Stay safe man!

@skruface Ай бұрын

While I don't disagree, I don't think Eric is legally allowed to own a firearm due to some past troubles with the law. No judgement, just facts. In some of his older videos he's shown the pepperball pistol he keeps in his rig. Dunno if he still has it though.

@901AiAudio Ай бұрын

@@skruface if that’s the case he can always hire a lawyer and try to get his rights restored! I worked at a gun store for many years and had a lot of customers that had their records expunged and had their rights restored!

@Westcoastguy Ай бұрын

@@skruface What did he do to get in trouble?

@johnnylightning1491 Ай бұрын

As far as putting those hinge pins in a piece of pipe will work like a charm. I'm thinking 1/2 inch but you'll have to figure that one out for yourself. The top one goes in from the top so folks can't just life the gate off of the pins and make it worthless. Keep the good stuff coming buddy.

@MichaelMiller_WI_US Ай бұрын

Something I did to my gate install that helps a lot with sag. Buy an extra hinge pin bolt and install it so the open tube of the gate on the away end can rest on the hinge pin when closed. With the gate closed mark the bottom of the gate tube on the post. The drill the hole below and adjacent to the mark. Screw in the hinge bolt with the pin facing up. Now when you close the gate set the gate on the pin and the whole gate is supported on both ends.

@seabliss22 Ай бұрын

Well done Eric. My only complaint is that no matter how hard I tried I couldn't read the rest of your shirt. Dianna has been good for you. You need to keep her around. I'm not a fan of her channel ( too much skin for my taste) but the woman has a good heart and is taking very good care of you.

@user-ke4ee4ui8v Ай бұрын

Eric several people suggested a wheel to stop gate from sagging. Because you’re not going to leave it open just put block on opposite side of hinge side so when you close gate it will rest on block to hold weight.

@thoerner2 Ай бұрын

I sure enjoy your home improvement videos! Taterland looks great!!

@turkle36 Ай бұрын

I cant believe youre doing the exact scene as campervan Kevin with the woman doing yardwork This is why the world is ending. No original ideas

@Suziluci65 Ай бұрын

Its content for his viewers. I dont watch CK. I learned something today. Move on if yiur not happy dude

@Lynn-up4ic Ай бұрын

My husband always said 'If it doesn't fit we'll make it fit.' Nice gate,good work

@debbietaylor8091 Ай бұрын

I like the post lights. Another educational video. Thanks 😊

@becangela869 Ай бұрын

I live in northern west Switzerland in a village village with only 700 people and my neighbours directly in front of my home was robbed this morning of their stored motorcycles and scooters. I'm a huge fan of the gate now and that extra security

@alexameredith7905 Ай бұрын

Very nice installation. I think the gate will improve your privacy! All the hard work is adding-up to create & enhance a very nice compound. Home sweet home. 😊

@mistermusic140 Ай бұрын

I'm heading to Quarzsite, Arizona June 2025 from Wisconsin. I wanna stop by and see Eric, Tara & Opie. Don't worry Eric I won't show up unannounced... I'm a musician and I'm gonna sing with Eric I hope !!! LOL 😃 P.S. I'm a Rammstein lover !!!

@bobspamail Ай бұрын

You can park the free end on a wood block to relieve pressure on hinge side, so it’s much less likely to sag over time.

@socialmediadelinquent5781 Ай бұрын

The signs seem quite reasonable, and to the point. They also make an adjustable wheel that can be added to the end of the gate on the bottom, to carry some of the weight to prevent it from sagging.

@RP-pj8bn Ай бұрын

I don’t even know where to begin with how badly you screwed up so many things in this video 😂😂😂. I absolutely look forward to the future updates on this one

@Solbrick Ай бұрын

Thank you for a very concrete post.

@fjbutter1813 Ай бұрын

😂

@HighCountryRambler Ай бұрын

Took my a while but it finally 'set-in'.

@rvprepperwayne Ай бұрын

Gate looks good. The posts you have look to be rough cut so they will be 6x6. The smooth finish posts are 5.75x5.75. I would also recommend on the sides of the gate put some fencing along the front of the property. Adding a man gate would be an option. The fencing would help keep people from walking around the gate as well. As others have mentioned many times a wheel on the bottom of the gate will help but you may have to move some glavel to keep it from lifting the gate up too much. Good work.

@nomadicfanatic Ай бұрын

Thanks Wayne. I agree about starting with front fencing first.

@nigelcottrill7535 Ай бұрын

And you can get a wheel with a spring suspension for rough ground. Most wheels are designed for cement or brick driveways that are flat.

@johnmclendon4097 Ай бұрын

eric and the gate go both ways

@DreamingOutloudRVing Ай бұрын

Love the signs! Not mean straight to the point! The wheel on bottom of gate is good idea!

@Natschke_Family_Adventures Ай бұрын

That looks good! Also I LOVE the signs! The solar lights make the property look so tranquil. You and CVK have me so jealous. I live in a gated community with a LOT of HOA rules, it's gorgeous here, but your freedom is amazing. Really enjoying your Taterland posts. (Not just the ones you just put in) lol

@feerstyy Ай бұрын

So he'll shoot with a paintball gun?

@clydemckenzie3933 Ай бұрын

Tater land is looking good!. Enjoy your journal, fully understand wanting privacy..😊😊😊

@donnac.1609 Ай бұрын

Gate looks great! Always a good idea to gate an entrance if you can. Will keep folks who can't read from barging in! Those hinges are set so no one can lift the gate off the hinges....

@pammiedoodle8693 Ай бұрын

The gate looks great! Actually “dresses” up the entrance😊 Well done👏👏👍🏼

@orangeziggy348 Ай бұрын

Looks great! thanks for taking me along.

@WilliamFisher1 Ай бұрын

Nice work Eric! As others have said though, definitely support the weight-bearing beam somehow. Sagging is inevitable especially during rainy season and then it will rub. Also as others have said, a wheel on the gate will massively help support the weight.

@ncdean62 Ай бұрын

Love the gate. Love the signs. You have a really cool setup. Keep being you...

@cluke4248 Ай бұрын

This will probably be suggested numerous times but get the wheel kit that goes on the bottom to let it roll open and close...I've installed many gates....looks good Eric😎✌️

@nomadicfanatic Ай бұрын

Yeah, the wheel idea has been mentioned HUNDREDS of times today. It won't work with my VERY unlevel driveway. It would bind up on high spots and be 5" off the ground on the edges. I'd have to re-level that part of driveway to support the wheel all the way across.

@i70show Ай бұрын

Gate came out great ! I would feel the same way about guest also…..

@livinglife3386 Ай бұрын

The post you have are special actual size 6x6 vs nominal 5 1/2 x 5 1/2. You could also use your circular saw set depth to 1/2 and cut top of post around all sides 1/2 from top then use your reciprocating saw to cut 1/2 from sides top down to your other saw cut so as the light will sit on it flush. Finish with a wheel on end of gate good looking addition

@northernprairiegramma647 Ай бұрын

So glad you put up the gate. Stay safe

@roydavis2242 Ай бұрын

I used a 9/16 box wrench to screw the hinge bolts into the post. They make a gate wheel that attaches to the bottom of the gate to help keep some weight off the hinges.

@janstrobach8623 Ай бұрын

Eric next time you’re in Vegas let me know. Been following you for about five years now you are the reason I didn’t buy an RV after I retired. Thanks for the info bro! I enjoy your journeys. Glad you came back to the Homestead. Did you see the storms after you left?😂😂😂

@TigerPalmer Ай бұрын

Great work Eric. It's always nice to see a well done DIY project

@nomadicfanatic Ай бұрын

It's rewarding to do it myself and make my plan work also!

@RayNomadic Ай бұрын

Your place is really looking nice. Nice gate. Simple and less to break if something goes wrong with it. Better then those electric gates.

@berniejanssen2863 Ай бұрын

Definitely need something on the sides of the gate. They will drive around the gate. Put some big rocks around to stop vehicles from driving in. Can't understand why people get so nasty. If they don't like you just go away and don't watch you. Look in the mirror maybe its yourself that you hate. Have a good day eric.

@jeffryrichardson9105 Ай бұрын

You had the right tool! But I use the other end and just put the hole on the shank and then twist it like that! There’s two sides to every pancake. 👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

@Megan77177 Ай бұрын

I'm glad you are preparing! God Bless.❤

@phillipmixon6624 Ай бұрын

congrats! property is looking good! Giving me my own ideas.

@maryellencook9528 Ай бұрын

The gate looks great, Eric. You still might consider fencing along the road and part way down your property line. I say this because there are always some weirdos that will walk around your gate posts. Your signs are awesome,by the way.

@chrishelms1967 Ай бұрын

The spacing with the gates and posts could not have come out better......well done

@tsanx4562 Ай бұрын

Agree with RVPrepperWayne, you have "rough cut" 6x6's vs "finished" 6x6's, dimensionally different. Looks great, and like others said, find a way to mount a wheel on the bottom of the gate or add support for the anchored post to prevent gate sag.

@amyrobinson3119 Ай бұрын

⛵️🦆🎸 I can watch your videos so many times they blend together 😂

@shuggyglazed Ай бұрын

Thanks, Eric. I, too, want to do it myself. This is what I enjoy! Thanks for sharing

@subdiasdiana Ай бұрын

Love the way the fence looks in the evening sunset. Great video my love...

@nomadicfanatic Ай бұрын

Thanks hun! We're a great team!

@TheWestlandgirl Ай бұрын

May you both be Blessed! ❤

@gummymummy1234 Ай бұрын

@@nomadicfanatic Love this!

@ronaldroper1973 Ай бұрын

Lol I used a crescent wrench too! So much fun learning to set gates. Be proud. ROCK ON DUDE!

@thebarefootcountrychick5536 Ай бұрын

Eric you definitely deserve your privacy, and posting signs like that are in your rights. I love your signs. People should respect other people's privacy, but you're always going to have someone who thinks they are entitled to everything.

@wildandliving1925 Ай бұрын

To mix the concrete you should mix it in a bucket or a wheel barrel then it mixs better dumping water on like that it will probably crumble in the future. To mix it tills its kind of dry not to wet and pour it in and it comes out alot stronger

@EveningShadeLori Ай бұрын

Absolutely love the signs & had that same gate on my property in Oklahoma. I had many people just pull in thinking it was a road. (Even tho my house was sitting there) 😬

@mikem-VED70 Ай бұрын

OK. I'm a Fanatic for this Nomadic. Why do I keep watching these videos?

@julies2ndacct Ай бұрын

Looks great! I truly love the lights you have up. Sets the vibe and makes it more relaxing in the evening. Thank you for sharing.

@MikeLockheart Ай бұрын

quickcrete is what we used for back fence, it's only real downside is that it does not set up as hard as regular concrete in our experience. but still worth it vs. having to mix your own regular concrete.

@markeast9221 Ай бұрын

A wheel is a Must !

@johnringoo756 Ай бұрын

Life is a learning experience..love the journey yer on !

@donnac.1609 Ай бұрын

You might want to add a reflective something in the middle of the gate? Or squares of reflective tape... ?

@sherifrost2629 Ай бұрын

I like to learn how to do stuff - thanks Eric!

@hillrodfilms5262 Ай бұрын

I love the community you are building ma dude .

@sharonwilson2450 Ай бұрын

Gate looks great! Love the lights!!

@thepokernomad3033 Ай бұрын

Hey Eric the gate look sweet, but you probably should put I rolling wheel on the swinging opening end of your gate, so the continued use of the gate doesn't sage and eventually wiggle your pole lose. 🤘🏾 buddy, and I love your videos. Keep them coming. 🙌🏾

@stevedavis9777 Ай бұрын

They make wheels to keep the one side up and not put pressure on hinge side.... Maybe take your circular saw a cut a step around post so mount the larger for the larger light fixture. Anyhow it't all looks awesome Eric.

@daves3016 Ай бұрын

I like the gate, the signs are 👍, the lights turned out good even tho they didnt fit. Love the property upgrades.

@kendallcall5071 Ай бұрын

Your using the correct tool, just use the other end of the wrench to turn those in. Put the open loop of the wrench over the 90 degree bend on the screw bolt and wa-la doesn’t slip off and turns right in 👍🏽

@tikoy1955 Ай бұрын

Good video. It's great you did most of the work yourself with Diane's help. LOL

@GrandmaBugsPlace Ай бұрын

Good idea - hope the gate helps out. Gosh some people are just clueless and some just stupid. Just about everyone has comments on " how 2 " because they just have that need - ugh. Doing your own things is also how a body learns - mistakes or not. Even my hubby did things that I am SURE he didn't do the right way but if it got done and worked....who cares! ( giggles ) Keep doing what you want and march on. Hugs..

@michaelodonoghue7464 Ай бұрын

In the end of the Wrench Handle is a multi purpose Hole. That Hole can be sed to screw in Gate Hangers.

@joannewinters9616 Ай бұрын

❤ you are so lucky that Diana is right there working along with you and doing something special around j a x s memorial

@user-cs6px9hk1z Ай бұрын

🤮

@ronc3266 Ай бұрын

yea for sag, roller (probably not so much because of gravel) or slide for bottom of gate ...for gate bolts, the hole in the end of cresent wrench (large end wrench works better maybe) slide over post for gate and tighten that way ...1 bolt going up and the other down is to keep from only having to lift the gate off the hinge to remove that end ...even tighten upper bolt to allow for sag doesn't hurt

@filosworld.1705 Ай бұрын

Your 100% correct this is your home and people should respect that keep out means just that keep out, the gate looks good.

@JustManda77 Ай бұрын

I've been watching you since the 1st year on YT. I wouldn't just show up, it's common sense. Gate looks great, signs are fine. People gonna grip no matter what.

@parksguy3018 Ай бұрын

Well done video Eric. I enjoyed seeing the progress on the gate.

@margarettwells2424 Ай бұрын

I am a retired military wife with a husband that has pstd and i have signs like that all over our rv and we love your chanel and some day we might meet you 💗 💜

@markone5242 Ай бұрын

Great video and you’re 100% right on the way you live in the way YOU do things .

@judyhornick727 Ай бұрын

The fence turned out great. It’s not so bad not having Tater Truck. You are getting a lot of things done around the property.

@MikeLockheart Ай бұрын

Yeah ! you go eric ! doing stuff yourself is great ! and learning new things is good for the ol' brain !

@Miroslava245 Ай бұрын

Your gate is looking good. I love your no trespassing signs. People need to ask themselves how they would feel if strangers started pitching up at their property. Privacy should be respected. Greetings from South Africa.

@ChrisRoss-eo2zp Ай бұрын

You shall not pass! ...said the wizard. I agree with the wheel suggestion, it's very helpful with long gates like yours. A solid wheel though, not an air-filled wheel. They wheely suck. Thanks for the video,

@mickichikwinya5519 Ай бұрын

I like the periodic camping, periodic homesteading too. I really need a project to keep me more purpose centered. Nice project.

@MrCPPG 16 күн бұрын

I have similar signs on my gates. On the tree 10ft inside my property it reads " You are no longer a trespasser, now you are a target.

@nomadicfanatic 16 күн бұрын

I like that!

@lindatemple5454 Ай бұрын

The gate looks really good Eric, love the lights.

@danachim5932 Ай бұрын

i am happy that you found companion.

@jryoungker Ай бұрын

I have watched you for at least 4 years. And i live in AZ, i like your channel for the most part. But you are still a city person living in the country. Us country folk welcome any guests.

@timmydangiolillovlogs8678 Ай бұрын

Eric great work and I’m happy for you man keep it up.

@debraknapp2660 Ай бұрын

nice gate Eric , ill make a suggestion look into gate wheels they wil help for just in case the gate over time sags and help keep you from having to hand lift the gate to open . my grandad had them and he said they came in handy . just a thought . with all your signs it is amazing of how many people just cant read a no tresspassing sign without a appointment first .. lol have a great day Eric

@rcac1023 Ай бұрын

Can I suggest on each side of your gate post, to maybe put a fence going out maybe a few feet to give the gate a nice complete look. By the way the gate and your work putting them up is awesome.

@bigdaddyfish2 Ай бұрын

Thought about adding a curve in your driveway so it is not a visual straight shot to your buildings. That would make it harder for uninvited guest to see if you are in.

@johnblanton2326 Ай бұрын

Love, Love, Love those signs and your gate is awesome too !🎉

@MrCudos2u Ай бұрын

Good for you Eric!! Your privacy is of GREAT importance! Looks GREAT!

@Junkyard_Dog Ай бұрын

If you do one again you can use the hole in the end of the crescent wrench to install the hinge pins. And the reason for putting the top one upside down is people could simply just lift your gate off the pins and use your chain on the opposite side as the hinge.