Good video. Just some advice for long-term storage i would suggest draining the fuel as well. Yes, it might be stabilised fuel but. I have done the same, but over time, my fuel line got really soft and was damaged. At that time, i was also told when draining the fuel to run the saw until stalls. As it can clog up the needle in the carby.😊
@angelicsiren1126 күн бұрын
Just found your channel while also searching for the ever elusive truck bed build for my taco. Love the headboard idea (and for ham radio 💕). Love the simplicity.
@IdahoLife25 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it! I'm due to make an update...Good luck in your build!
@michaelayala2192Ай бұрын
I changed my alternator and it was fine I start driving 5 minutes in my car batter light came on the dash again and it kept burning the 10A fuse for the alternator I change it then it's all good but it burns out again can someone send sum feedback.
@dlflin3492Ай бұрын
We use around 11,000 volts to keep a casual elephant from testing electric fencing but if they dont care or have experience with them, it doesn't matter. I could imagine a calm or curious bear investigating with a bare skin nose to react but 6 inch claws capable of prying car doors open and dense thick fur, I have my concerns about basic cattle, horse, livestock fencing. Not an expert, just curious if anyone ever lived to share proof that a charging or motivated brown bear was deterred.
@IdahoLifeАй бұрын
Valid concerns, I would be curious to hear also. I'm not sure anything short of a .12 gauge with slugs would charge an angry grizzly, and I wonder how much of the deterrence is from previous encounters with an electric fence. All I know is that it helps my wife (and me!) sleep better at night! (Maybe that's a false hope, but it's there nonetheless!)
@jshepard152Ай бұрын
The PLB SARSAT network is a very capable network with a lot of redundancy. PLBs have enough horsepower to transmit directly to geostationary satellites which orbit the earth at 22,000 miles up, as well as satellites in both low earth orbit, and ones in medium earth orbit. PLBs can also transmit at 5 watts power, allowing them to punch thru tree cover better than sat messengers, which transmit at a maximum of 1.6 watts. Modern PLB distress signals are usually picked up within 3 minutes. Messaging is handy, but for a real rescue, I'd put my money on the PLB.
@hhjhj3932 ай бұрын
Dude, I understand you are trying to be funny, but your little comments on the wheel chocks and the "mechanical aptitude" is not a good look. It doesn't make you look cool bro. You are bald, high pitch voice, trying to sound macho, it's just not a good look lol. Just being honest. I agree with you man, but when you say it you sound like a dbag. Like you are just some joe schmoe working on an old truck not some adonis badass lol. Comments like that you should probably just keep in your head, it's not a good look. I say this because I can make comments like this myself, and when I watch this video I realize that when I make those comments I must look pretty pathetic to others, and I just got second hand embarrassment watching you.
@johnnyrosa67062 ай бұрын
What is the ground on the fender? Where does it go? Mine is missing
@TheHortond3 ай бұрын
I just checked my stater and it was 23 ohms. I heated up the thing to about 140 and the ohms went up to 25. It is heat dependent. That might be why mine died after warming up. My spark was also gone. One of my yellow wires was disconnected but I don't think it mattered.
@arielrodriguez69803 ай бұрын
I did it on my car and it is yellow however I have no black or white smoke coming out of the car nor its it overheating. Does this mean I am ok still?
@hailwood9004 ай бұрын
I would like to offer a simpler and even cheaper, and dare I say better way to do this, which is the old fashioned way. 1. Put your 8mm (closed end!) wrench on the bleeder. Put a clear plastic hose on the nipple, going UPHILL for at least a little bit. I put my catch jar on something, say a 5 gallon bucket, then my hose makes a U shape. UP from the nipple, over and down into my catch jar. Hope that makes sense. (We also don't need 10 minutes of video to convey something that can be written in a few clear sentences.) 2. Fill the reservoir with new fluid and then do the old sequence: Squeeze the lever/pedal, crack the wrench open, watch some fluid come out, close the wrench, release the lever/pedal. Squeeze, crack, close, release. Repeat. 3. Keep the fluid topped up, note how much it goes down each squeeze-crack-close-release cycle so you can predict when to add more fluid before the level reaches the bottom and lets air in. (The holes in a reservoir are VERY small, and it's difficult to get the air out so make darn sure they are ALWAYS covered in fluid.) 4. When the fluid coming out of the nipple looks new - very light colored - you are done. * The point is IF the hose goes uphill, there is no way to get air in the system. Subsequent cycles will push the fluid up and over into your jar. 5. When done, lower the catch jar off the bucket so the hose goes DOWNHILL without falling off the nipple, all the fluid slowly drains out, disconnect it. Not a single drop spilled! * Vacuum is "less good" cuz it tends to pull air through the threads of the bleeder nipple. Also "less good" cuz you can't see if there are air bubbles coming out with the fluid, WHICH IS THE VERY IMPORTANT. Also "less-good" cuz it's a waste of money and makes an unnecessary mess. And DON'T use an electric impact driver on small screws like brake caliper pins. Jeez. FEEL the threads to learn if all is well or they are corroded, etc. So, skip the silly vacuum bleeder. PUSH the fluid out UPHILL with the lever/pedal. Examine the fluid as it slowly flows into your upward hose for color and air bubbles. BONUS TIP: on your nice new brake fluid bottle with the foil seal: Don't remove the seal. Slice the seal with a knife across the opening. Pour with the slit vertical. The fluid will pour out very slowly and in an easy to control fashion. No need to glug out fluid all over the place. Good luck. Learn to make simple physics your friend in the workshop. -Jim in Green Bay.
@charlessocal37505 ай бұрын
Good info! Thanks for the review
@xxkrnplaysxx16835 ай бұрын
Idaho life 101 how far can can it detect heat in yards?
@bracoop25 ай бұрын
These are on sale for $449 with a $50 rebate from sportsman’s guide.
@toddjenest32125 ай бұрын
I hate mine. The resolution is just horrible. It’s only Windows compatible.
@jacierrocha64526 ай бұрын
Quick to be disrespectful troughout but then you forgot to finish your video by not telling us the outcome, do you deserve to be posting shit videos????
@pinetree54896 ай бұрын
This is the kind of example where I appreciate having a background in backpacking. Met the wife this way, backpacking year-round much of it in NH. 62 now so that hasn't been going on for a while, but we still occasionally camp. New hams we are now though. Wanted to comment a bit on your mentioning getting somewhat panicked at around 10PM. I've learned a way of simply checking in with myself when under unusual circumstances. In this case: Am I OK? Shelter? (the truck) Warm enough? (generate warmth or clothing or sleeping bag) Am I reasonably hydrated? Fed? It may not be a great situation, but if those bases are covered especially with outside communication, you've got a lot going for ya. Thanks for sharing. Yes, be prepared.
@michaelboyle19836 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, and God bless you!
@thomasr39726 ай бұрын
Your baby, N95896, is well pampered and living in SE Kansas. We love her!
@IdahoLife6 ай бұрын
That's great to hear! It was painful to sell, but had to be done. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying her!
@0utrider43A7 ай бұрын
Great honest review with a real world perspective on this product. Given your background using similar devices goes a long way in your evaluation of the monocular
@garrykennedy54847 ай бұрын
I bought a 14mm thin wall, and it don't seem to fit. Is it really 16mm? 2009 BMW R1200RT.
@Yqsw7500017 ай бұрын
You are a genius!! Thank you very much for this video.
@Ryan_Rios937 ай бұрын
Nice set up! We have the same truck color. Stone Grey!
@jrossnjax78 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Would've been nice to see how dark it was prior to you walking with dog. Also maybe a before and after under a tarp or object.
@IdahoLife6 ай бұрын
Day or night makes no difference, thermal is all about temperature difference. If the ground is 98.6 degrees F, a person will virtually disappear even in broad daylight on a thermal scope. As for the tarp, if there's no thermal transfer (IE if they're not touching the tarp at all) it would be impossible to see them.
@chrisvasquezsr68678 ай бұрын
Solid bro thank you. 👊🏼
@ralphnunn38 ай бұрын
Wow. Thanks for sharing your story. I'll be sharing it with others.
@danvann7779 ай бұрын
Are you still happy with this purchase? Looks excellent. Just found out they are still selling a 6-12x version at some online retailers. Been looking at any and all options compared to the Vortex Recce HD (8X magnification).
@danvann7779 ай бұрын
The 6-12x version has been discontinued... but I have no idea why... Looking to spend 300-400 on something like this and like the idea of image stabilization and being small enough to pack out daily.
@IdahoLife9 ай бұрын
Still really like it. IS is the bees knees...I thing Sig is probably going to push their Zulu 6 line of IS binos instead of the monocular. I like the small size and one handed operation of this one though. I can imagine the bino version will be really good!
@ryanfralic11159 ай бұрын
Thanks for the story. I dont have experience with onx but i use caltopo, im able to build maps with repeater locations and whatnot and export those for print and also customized avenza maps. I have maps built for my home location and can quickly build maps for areas we are going to explore and frequent often.
@gblname9 ай бұрын
Glad everything went good after all, that's great that you can realise and conclude your mistakes. Also, do you have winter tires that day or that was mud ones like on the picture?
@IdahoLife9 ай бұрын
Thanks! And no, I had the straight up mud tires as seen in the photos. Lesson learned!
@raminsaghafi110 ай бұрын
How do you record from the screen by camera? Do you use any adaptor?
@ammoshortage10 ай бұрын
Just stumbled onto your video. So glad for a positive and safe outcome. Your story is the epitome of 'prepare to self-rescue!' I get so much 💩 on social media for all the stuff I carry in my truck. Living in Montana has taught me that anything is possible. As a fellow Ham, this is why I got into the hobby, the possibility of helping someone in need or getting help myself! I hope people can take your story and learn from it. I'm glad you guys got down safely. I'm thankful for SAR, your tow truck rescuer, and the other Hams who helped out!
@IdahoLife10 ай бұрын
I love POTA and checking in on the local nets, but ham can be so much more. In this case, a hobby turned into a true life saving device, which I'm pretty sure was it's primary purpose.
@ammoshortage8 ай бұрын
@@IdahoLife That's what got me into Ham Radio! I want to help out in some kind of an emergency. Chances are slim, but I'm here for it.
@minutesandmils346610 ай бұрын
Sig Sauer seem really bad for neglecting to include lens covers, and sunshades for their scopes.
@IdahoLife10 ай бұрын
I'm always a little hesitant when a company who specializes in a product (firearms) tries to break into another industry (optics). I'm still pretty happy with the product, it fits a need and the price was right and hopefully Sig continues to improve.
@5153flash10 ай бұрын
does it need to be charged from the box??
@joeglennaz10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. It’s one of the very few videos I’ve seen that compares the two different types of devices like you. I recommend both of them because they are both very different. They have different mission profiles. The Garmin reaches you said can keep you in touch with Friends And Family and provide updates, but that doesn’t mean it’s a better device the ACR personal locator begin uses three different constellations of satellites, so as you said, if you’re deep in a canyon or under a snow covered tree canopy, you’ve got a much better chance of the signal getting out plus the ACR beacon is much much more powerful has a full 5 W of power Plus it has a five-year battery plus the entire system from the ground up was designed for saving lives, and all of the countries of the world are most of them subscribed to this, so no matter where you are in the world if you activate, this button help is on the way and you need to understand help could be two or three days away, so you always need to prepare to Spend two or three days waiting for help. It just depends where you’re at there are times when help can be to you within an hour but if there’s weather involved if you’re in a super remote location or in a very treacherous location and a helicopter, can’t get in because of terrain or weather, you’re gonna have to wait it out but there’s a big amount of comfort just knowing help is on the way. So it’s best to have both devices and as you said, so what if it cost six or $800 this is your life-saving equipment this is your insurance Think of it like that save up for it. Take it out of your insurance fund whatever you have to do, but don’t penny pinch in this area. The news is full of people including children and families that have died when they could’ve easily been saved with one of these devices and it’s really sad not only did they die but in many cases, they had a horrible last week of life, starving to death, or exposed to extreme cold or heat again when they could’ve just pushed the button and been saved, it aggravates me to know that some people that are outdoors all the time don’t even know about these devices. I don’t know how that’s possible if you do any reading of outdoors, blogs websites, survival stuff I don’t know how you could not know about them, but believe me, there’s lots of people who have no idea what they are. Thanks again.
@IdahoLife10 ай бұрын
You're exactly right, and I broke my cardinal rule of always having one with me. See my video "Mistakes were made..." I've learned my lesson, that's for sure!
@seymourwrasse332111 ай бұрын
you lost me at pocket holes
@gregoryrogers610011 ай бұрын
This is not how a fuel shop tests common rail injectors. Take them to a Bosch certified shop, most will discount the testing cost if you buy replacement injectors from them. Testing takes about 20 min each injector, and costs about 40 dollars each.
@LeonTroutskiunplugged11 ай бұрын
nice work, keep it simple. I;m opting for no drawers as well. Overly complex for my needs, and heavy. Are you planning on sleeping head towards the cab, or vice versa? (love the feng shui comment, too!)
@user-eg8wm5ib6w11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this.
@TimYorty11 ай бұрын
How do you set the date / Time on this device?
@wa7jnjradio11 ай бұрын
Just found your video and great to listen to, and reminder about safety while exploring! I got stranded 19 miles up forest road last summer with brakes locking up, but grateful to have forest service happen to drive up behind me about an hour later. Thank you for sharing again and glad you had map/location and radio...with great hams listening to help! Now, time to make sure I take a few more safety steps for offroad exploring preparedness! 73
@IdahoLife11 ай бұрын
The whole incident made my wife a "ham" believer...my budget for comms is now unlimited! haha...very thankful for those voices on the other end. Very reassuring.
@jp416311 ай бұрын
What altitude were you at when flying over the bridge?
@budte Жыл бұрын
I'd want a two fence perimeter with two independant power sources.
@anthonymarino4260 Жыл бұрын
THANK GOD EVERY DAY
@tl1000rsm Жыл бұрын
I’m having the same problem but it doesn’t matter if it’s hot or not but very random when it happens, I can shut it off and crank it back up and it’s fine. Please let me know if it fixed it.
@LACSACR Жыл бұрын
How can you see the timer and both comm frequecies at the same time?
@larrystokes8787 Жыл бұрын
I live in McCall and I heard about this from Art, N7CC. He was here for the winter as a skier. He lives in Seattle full time. The Snowbank repeater is not all that listened too for the most part. I spend a lot of time in the back country by myself and carry radios, GPS equipment, overnight gear, etc. I also tell at least three people where I am going.
@whatmust8146 Жыл бұрын
Bad solenoid on injector NOT bad injector!!!!!!! Solenoid can be replaced on these without the major expense of the whole unit. Also it can be replaced without removing injector. Now how do you think i know all these facts????????? The 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel heavy duty has been one f. unreliable truck for me. I am done with this Dodge brand crap. No more purchase of any new or used ICE vehicle for me. I am driving what i have until i get my Tesla Cybertruck. EV until the day i die. Fuck the I.C.E truck with dirty emission and expensive in fuel and maintenance and unreliable Dodge or any other brand truck. I am so done with it!!!!!!!!!!!!
@hondaxl250k0 Жыл бұрын
I have the same truck same color. But I have the 7.3 powerstroke.. if your on the fuel it shifts hard.
@strategicservices9906 Жыл бұрын
also check fusible links and fuses usually 4 in number
@kcjacobs1710 ай бұрын
My ‘95 bronco has a burnt “fusible link” wire that he points out in the video. Any idea where how I could find a new one, and if that is also at # 4 fuses also? Thanks