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Good idea. Thanks

Yes, lock washers would probably be another good thing to add. It didn't even have the nuts when I bought it new.

Yes, indeed. Many people have mentioned finding those loose.

Thanks for letting me know. I wish the sellers would give notice when they do that! Here's a new link to the same thing from a different seller. amzn.to/3yVMcB8

No, it does not. I noticed in the auction listing that it was not the B&S engine, and since bringing it home, I have been unable to find any markings at all to identify the brand of engine. Some have said that the R on the model number, LH12R, indicates it is a Rato engine. I don't know if that is true.

That sounds like the voice of experience! If I am very lucky, I will never have to hear that particular clicking.

Yeah. That will be a bummer if that happens. Hopefully, I can avoid it by keeping a close eye on the tension.

Yes, the right tools make the difference.

The whole process has been quite a learning experience for me.

Cool! Have fun and stay safe.

They probably would. I haven't bought those yet.

I've thought about doing that, too. I couldn't get the trailer very far back into the woods, but even trailering the excavator across the huge yard would probably save some time.

I am not aware of anyone mass producing a hydraulic thumb that fits the L12 and L13 style excavator. If you search the Facebook groups, you'll sometimes see someone selling custom-made upper brackets that fit these models.

I have not had any more mouse damage to the vehicles since switching over to the scent based deterrents. I actually used up all of the original box of pellets and have been replenishing the bags with a combination of normal moth balls and small chunks of particle board that I soaked in peppermint oil. That seems to be doing the trick. I freshen up the pouches about every 6 weeks.

​@@thePFOchannel that's good to hear, thank you for your prompt reply and great content!

Thanks for watching!

That was listed on the instruction sheet as a requirement for being on the premises while picking up a unit from that particular auction company. I didn't challenge them on it, so I don't know if they would have chosen to enforce it if I had shown up without one. All employees that I observed while in the yard had either a high visibility vest or a tee shirt in the same color.

No problems so far. I'm just keeping things tight and greased up.

With the boom up, stick in, and bucket curled, I was able to get it tucked to 93 inches. That dimension includes the little cross bar between the canopy supports since that is the rearmost point.

Cool. I hope you enjoy it! They are each a little different, but they all dig easier than a shovel. Have fun, stay safe, and thanks for watching.

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for your feedback, and thanks for watching. I'm glad it exceeded expectations.

I'm glad to hear that you found the videos helpful. Good luck, and stay safe.

My explanation does seem a bit confused now, looking back at it. When I said that the transfer switch was refusing the power from the DeltaPro, it was only because the built-in delay function had not yet switched over. I made it sound like the transfer switch was prioritizing the shore power when, in fact, it prioritizes the generator power (per the switch label). I did not need to unplug the shore power at all in order for the DeltaPro to begin powering the trailer. It would have switched anyway, and in fact, it did switch over at the same instant, coincidentally, at which I unplugged the shore power. Unplugging the shore power was the only way I could think of to demonstrate that the DeltaPro was actually running the air-conditioner. But, instead of clarifying things, unplugging it only confused us all about how exactly the switch was working. Sorry for that confusion. Thanks for pointing this out!

Thanks for the feedback. And, yes, it's nice to finally find the perfect use for something saved so long, even dirt!

It really did!

That is correct. I am currently planning the next phase, though, which is to add a heavy gauge wire from the truck battery all the way back to that compartment, so it can receive at least some amount of recharge during a long day of driving. Also, I have purchased solar panels (800 watts) that are going on the roof of the RV to feed the Delta Pro. The DP is set up to accept a charge via 12 volts at the same time that it is powering on AC output, so the panels can prolong the time until depletion even if they don't replenish as fast as the draw rate.

@thePFOchannel I'm seeing these as a substitute for a complex solar system.

Yes, for sure. You can just plug in up to 1600 watts of solar directly into this. All of the charge controllers, inverters, etc., are handled internally. The only exception I've found to "just plug everything in and let it do its thing" is that you cannot leave it plugged in to 120 volts (as when I wish to recharge it from shore power). It apparently will not turn on the AC output when it senses AC input, even if it is 100% charged. DC input (from any source) is OK simultaneous to AC output.

Unfortunately, I have no way of knowing that information. That was a valve I saw while walking around an auction yard. It had no identifying marks. This sort of 3-way diverter valve is usually available on eBay, though.

Thank you Nice video

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for the questions, and thanks for watching. I don't know of a specific model that has foot pedals and also has all the favorable features that are on the LH12R. The AGT H15, which is the yellow one that I sat on in the video when talking about pilot controls, has foot pedals, but that is a 1.5 ton unit and has many other differences as well. So, it really isn't similar. Most of the canopy supports I've seen have between 6 and 8 bolts, so they would be relatively easy to remove if you need to get it under a low carport. I have not tried to dig on heavy clay or hard packed soil. I suspect you would need to break up the soil with a ripper tooth before digging. Otherwise, the mini excavator will just raise up when you try to push the bucket into the hard ground.

@@thePFOchannel thanks for getting back to me. Appreciate the information.

When it comes down to it, though, they all dig!

@@thePFOchannel I like how they incorporate the cooler in that model of yours. Mine (with no cooler) could cook a breakfast omelet lol

It is amazing how much heat is produced under that seat.

That's cool. May it serve you well for years to come. Stay safe.

You are certainly correct about the convenience of having it always at hand. I've used it for a lot of things already that I would have never considered a big enough reason to rent one. As for the 24-hour rental, I do prefer your math, but the few times I did rent a backhoe (never actually rented an excavator), I had the work all planned out and work lights all set up and I did, in fact, run that bugger for a straight 21.5 hours. The one hour drive each way and 30 minutes to pressure wash it and load it back on the trailer rounded out the 24-hour rental. I could not survive that pace very often. Fortunately, now I don't have to.

That's a fact!

Thanks for that insight, and thanks for watching.

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

Thanks, and yes, I did.

Thanks for the summary, and thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching!

I really appreciate that feedback. It makes the effort of creating this video seem very worthwhile. Thanks for watching!

Glad you enjoyed it. That one was really fun to make, too.

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching.

Thanks!

Glad it was helpful!

Yeah, I thought I was home free as I pulled up the driveway. The adventure wasn't over!

Thanks! Yes, it did the job very well. Check out the playlist for a lot more videos about our excavator adventure.

Thanks. Now you're ready to start shopping. A mini excavator would come in really handy around your chicken and quail egg operation for, well...give me a minute...

We don't, unfortunately. It's too heavy for us to put on top of the pickup cap and too long to stand it up against the back of the travel trailer.

@@thePFOchannel that's kind of what I thought. I have the same issue.

Thanks. Check out the next video that shows the rest of this story. Your suggestion is exactly how I recovered and proceeded down the ramp. That particular characteristic is only going to surprise me once on this thing.