Easy DIY STOCK TANK POOL

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  • Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
  • We've seen a lot of really great stock tank pools out there and trust us when we say ours isn't the fanciest stock tank pool but it's definitely one of the easiest and most cost effective. We also had a ton of fun with the project! Adding a stock tank pool to our RV oasis has made these South Carolina summers a lot more bearable. Join us as we show you how we made our stock tank pool, the necessary steps you will need to make yours, and how you can make it simple yet extremely functional. 4 years later and we are proud to say that the stock tank is still holding up, would highly recommend!
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    00:18 Meet Freddie...or maybe Bob?
    1:30 Picking up our stock tank
    3:03 How to prevent rusting of your stock tank
    3:44 Level your site
    4:04 Landscape how you choose!
    4:58 Attach your filter pump
    6:21 How to drill your holes for the filter pump
    8:57 We couldn't find an outlet strainer...our quick fix!
    11:00 How we built our bar!
    12:42 Build a step
    13:35 Finish the day strong
    Stock Tank Parts You Need:
    Intel C2500 Above Ground Pool Filter Pump: amzn.to/3yWmZ6E
    Intel Above Ground Pool Plunger: amzn.to/3yyvovE
    Intel 10 - Foot Round Pool Cover: amzn.to/3byVIOT
    Intel Inlet Replacement Kit: amzn.to/3deBgn6
    Chlorine Float: amzn.to/3QxlORu
    Replacement Pool Filter: amzn.to/3yDXaYi

Комментарии • 129

  • @sacp2273
    @sacp2273 Год назад +13

    Add a solar pool heater. Two, learn about baking soda for pool use. Three, maybe look into a cordless stick vac to keep the bottom tidy. Great job!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад +4

      All three topics have been added to my “too do” list for this weekend! Thanks for the tips!

    • @comoelitamelendez8467
      @comoelitamelendez8467 Месяц назад

      OOOOOhhhhhhh I like the way you think!!! Thinking about building this for our children and their friends!!! I use solar lights a lot and didn't even consider that!!! NICE! THANK YOU!

  • @Two_Wheel_Yeehaw
    @Two_Wheel_Yeehaw Год назад +6

    I've been watching stock tank pools for about 3 hours now and yalls is the most informative!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад +1

      Glad we could come to help! It was probably Sam’s himbo energy. 😂 Good luck with the project!

  • @Fightingbluebirdfarm
    @Fightingbluebirdfarm 11 месяцев назад +2

    Hilarious! Welcome to the stock tank pool Nation. You are absolutely right about the chlorine and rust. I have had my pool for 3 years with Goldie, floating chlorinator and no rust. Enjoy, nothing better than a float!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  11 месяцев назад

      Nothing better than a float! Glad to hear your tank is holding up well. Ours is looking great one year later 🙃

  • @johnlesko7403
    @johnlesko7403 2 года назад +4

    Your videos brighten my day and are quite informative too. Love your DIY inventiveness.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад

      Comments like this brighten our day! ☀️ We appreciate you hanging with us. Have a great day John! ✊

  • @ceschinger
    @ceschinger Год назад

    You two are a great combo …always brings a smile 😊 Looking forward to your next project 🦩🦩

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад

      Thanks for the nice comment Connie! Making us blush over here! 🙃

  • @jamieceazar
    @jamieceazar 2 года назад +5

    Y'all are a trip! I have a 2019 AS Globetrotter 27FB. Love Airstreams! Love what y'all are creating! Keep up the fun videos. Great job on the Stock tank pool.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад

      You’re a trip Jamie! Thanks for taking the time to send such positive vibes. We really do appreciate it. Enjoy that Globetrotter! Take care! 😎

  • @trinahill4683
    @trinahill4683 2 года назад +2

    You two are adorable, too much fun. Love your video.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад

      Thanks for the wonderful compliment Trina! It brightened our day 😎

  • @cathalina11154
    @cathalina11154 Год назад +2

    I'm doing a stock tank pool too. Good tips and you both make it so much fun watching!

  • @Goldengirl56
    @Goldengirl56 Год назад +1

    Ya'll are both amazing. Great job!

  • @rw7600
    @rw7600 2 года назад +1

    Pure Awesomeness!!!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад

      We are TOTALLY biased be we agree! Thanks for sticking with us R W! ✊

  • @BRAV-lm6xk
    @BRAV-lm6xk Год назад

    I just bought the flamingo float! Thanks for the Amazon link. My wife will love it

  • @sarahcochcroft323
    @sarahcochcroft323 Месяц назад +1

    Love your pool, great job! You two are adorable!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Месяц назад

      Dah thank you! Was such a fun project that we enjoy and use so often! Definitely the best part of our little chunk of paradise!

  • @ElmoUnk1953
    @ElmoUnk1953 Год назад +2

    Great Video, Lots of Fun!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад +1

      Thanks Andrew! Now it's time for you to go make yourself your own stock tank pool!

  • @paulatrybus7738
    @paulatrybus7738 Месяц назад +1

    Great video!

  • @StephSH
    @StephSH 2 года назад +3

    You guys do such a great job making entertaining videos 🥰

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Steph! Thanks for sticking with us since the very beginning! ❤️

  • @virgiljohnson4260
    @virgiljohnson4260 25 дней назад +2

    y'all are so cute!

  • @linnhudson4908
    @linnhudson4908 11 месяцев назад +2

    Oh to be young, yall make a good team.

  • @somedayistodayrv
    @somedayistodayrv 2 года назад

    Great DIY video. Enjoy the water. Take care.

  • @janetswope5695
    @janetswope5695 Год назад +1

    What the heck???? Where have you people been in my life? I just found you and instantly subscribed! I love you guys!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад +1

      What the heck Janet??? Stop making us blush! Thanks for finding us! 😊

  • @priscillanilla5598
    @priscillanilla5598 Год назад

    I'm looking into one of these pools! Great vid!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад

      Let us know if you end up doing it! It was so easy and very fun to make, plus we kept it simple and that's what we're all about! Can't wait for it to warm up a bit more so we can dive back in!

  • @goducgo
    @goducgo Год назад

    We have one. So easy to do.

  • @thatguy1866
    @thatguy1866 Год назад +1

    Loved this stock tank pool video….about to start mine and I’m trying to duplicate everything you guys did…watched tons of videos and you guys are my fav…hopefully if I have any questions maybe you guys can give me some tips if I run into any problems thanks

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад

      We love to hear it! Definitely give it a whirl! This was such a simple project and let us tell you, we already have it filled and are enjoying our pool for the second summer in a row with now issues! Cheers to cooler summer days! Keep us posted on your progress!

  • @TrailRunning-CampingYeti
    @TrailRunning-CampingYeti 2 года назад +3

    As always love the way you guys do your videos. I had 0 interest in the topic or seeing this pool being done. Next thing I know, the video is over and lots of good info and laughs - and it came out great! Very refreshing the way you guys communicate topics and really enjoy - coming from a AS owner :)

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад +1

      You had “zero interest in the topic” yet you watched the whole thing. How legendary! 😂 Your comment made us laugh Jason. Thanks for watching and also, great beard! ✊

    • @TrailRunning-CampingYeti
      @TrailRunning-CampingYeti 2 года назад

      @@ALittleBitUnhitched thanks and keep doing what you guys do... super refreshing content and presentation #beardon lol

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад +1

      @@TrailRunning-CampingYeti #Airstreamon #RUclipson #beardon

  • @alexander2685
    @alexander2685 23 дня назад

    Love it my neighbor has the same one she added pool noddles for comfort on the sides and a hang on side water founain ⛲️ i think ahe got the idea from my 10 ft prism intex pool with splash fountain.😊😁

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  11 дней назад

      Oh yes we've seen those hang on fountains on the side, pretty dang cool!

  • @markb8954
    @markb8954 Год назад

    Wow, what a great open space behind your plot of land! Probably pretty hot & humid in July & August!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад

      The view makes our morning coffee much better but you’re right about the summer heat and humidity… July and August we have to make it a cold brew ;)

    • @markb8954
      @markb8954 Год назад

      @@ALittleBitUnhitched I’ll bet it’s hot & steamy. Same here in Maryland - 90 plus the high humidity is killing me. I’m looking at a 300 gallon rubbermaid stock tank at Tractor Supply right now. It’s about $320.00. You guys did a nice job on your design and video production as well.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад

      @@markb8954 Thanks Mark! It’s worked out great. We actually spent most of today hanging out in our pool and it was 🍻👌😎

  • @Campzzyzx
    @Campzzyzx Год назад +1

    Friendly reminder to provide a small escape float and ramp for anything that accidentally gets in.

  • @MJ-vf8kh
    @MJ-vf8kh Год назад

    I jus started my 1st build after alot vid watching wish I started here 1st I put link below for the item u looking for I went a flat style inlet valve basically cus I didn't want to have it stick out into tub jis me but it work perfect

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад

      Good luck with the project! We don’t see the link you left but we really appreciate the information! Cheers 😎

  • @lyndsayprovencio8392
    @lyndsayprovencio8392 2 года назад

    I enjoy these. And am also wondering what time of year is the best to visit to soak in the pool, drink the beer, and play ball with Fenton?

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад

      Literally all the times of the year Lyndsay. The time is always right! 🫶🏼

  • @lau9404
    @lau9404 Год назад

    Great video as usual ! What are you going to do with the water when winter comes ? Just keep it in the tank if no free zinc temperature ? I’m considering this for our small moutain house in Corsica but we don’t live there all year, and I don’t want to just spill all the chemicals on the ground with the water… (which also is forbidden )

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад

      Great question! We haven’t done this yet, but our current plan is to stop adding chlorine a month before we would ever need to drain it but keep the pump functioning as normal for that duration. We do our best to not go overkill on chemicals the way it is. Best of luck with the project Lau!

  • @markj10
    @markj10 2 года назад

    Haha…If you happen to add another rv pad on your property I would absolutely love to join you, but I will require a wrap around deck for my Airstream, don’t worry I’ll by the beer 🍺. But seriously amazing job on what you’ve done to the property!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад +1

      Sounds like a deal! 😂 We’ve talked about putting in another pad many times but if we do it will definitely be BYOD (bring your own deck). Hopefully that’s not a deal breaker. Thanks for hanging with us Mark! ✊

    • @markj10
      @markj10 2 года назад

      @@ALittleBitUnhitched Throw in some free dentistry and it’s a deal😁

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад

      Wow, you really know how to wheel and deal Mark! 😂

  • @williampearce8839
    @williampearce8839 Год назад +1

    Does the water get super hot in the summer time? Small amount of water in a metal tub seems like it would turn into a hotub basically. Curious about cooling it off.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад

      Great question William. Our water stays cool through the summer in South Carolina! Haven’t had any issues at all with the water getting too hot. 👍🏻

  • @emilyalongio1660
    @emilyalongio1660 Год назад +1

    Can I ask how you are running power to it? We are looking at putting a stock tank pool in, but it won't be right by a power source.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад +1

      Originally we just had an extension cord that we would connect every time we ran the pump. This season we are tapping into a nearby outlet and running an underground wire. Have fun with the project!

  • @glindacholak2205
    @glindacholak2205 Год назад

    Y’all did a great job!!! I was wondering if y’all used well water? We would be using well water and would the pump, filter, chlorine tabs make it that crystal clear???

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the kind words! We use well water and our pool is clear as can be. Have fun! 😎

    • @halfheartedhomestead1909
      @halfheartedhomestead1909 Год назад

      It depends upon what type and level of minerals in the well water. My well water works fine.

  • @cindydavidson3121
    @cindydavidson3121 Год назад

    We are starting ours as well.. love your energy. But adding solar heater we live in Montana…

  • @rageintothelight
    @rageintothelight 2 года назад +2

    I wish my guy knew how to use power tools but he isn't very good at those things..maybe I will do this project all by myself!

  • @GabrielleBryan
    @GabrielleBryan Год назад +1

    What kind of plants did you put around your pull? Do they help with bugs or just privacy?

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад +1

      Hey Gabrielle, it’s called zebra grass. Solely put it up for the purpose of privacy. 👍🏻

  • @andrewgunter6534
    @andrewgunter6534 11 месяцев назад

    I have a question about RV living on your land. Most places don't allow full time living in an RV, even on your own land. Is it ok to live full time in your RV where you live? Any tips on "getting away" with living on your land in an RV? Thanks for the videos!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  11 месяцев назад

      Hey Andrew, we are on county land where there are no specific restrictions against it, so we’ve been able to hide in broad daylight. Many city regulations do prohibit it so we focused our search outside city borders. Always take into account the cost to install utilities if you are considering vacant land. Other than that… maybe plant some fast growing trees? Good luck! 😎

  • @lordaca807
    @lordaca807 2 года назад

    Amazing video and pool! No kegerator in the bar?Imagine only needing a glass to enjoy the night. You can totally cut a hole with a screwdriver and hammer, have you not had to open a can without an opener before? My wife and I want to buy a hot tub because Northeast Alabama is the coldest place we have lived.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад

      Thanks for the great comment as always John! How on earth did we overlook the kegerator?? Assuming we can tap the keg with a screwdriver and a hammer too? 😂

    • @lordaca807
      @lordaca807 2 года назад

      @@ALittleBitUnhitchedlol, Do you want to make that video of opening a keg with a screwdriver and hammer? I think that would waste lots of cold snacks.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад

      Will def get that on video for you John. Protective eyewear is a must! 🙃

  • @PrettyGoodLookin
    @PrettyGoodLookin Год назад +1

    I would put some noise dampening structure around the pool pump.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад

      Interesting! Our pump is pretty quiet, have you had issues with yours being too noisy?

    • @PrettyGoodLookin
      @PrettyGoodLookin Год назад

      @@ALittleBitUnhitched I heard it ( pump ) running in your video. One day you might want it quieter.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад

      @@PrettyGoodLookin Gotcha! Thanks for bringing this to our attention!

  • @kimhampton9424
    @kimhampton9424 2 года назад +1

    You guys must of taken classes at one time on making content and editing. Fun, good entertainment, humorous and informative. By the way from my experience with boats if you attach anything to the pool be careful of the disimular metal thing if you use screws or bolts. Stainless will react with steel causing a corrosion point.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад

      No classes, just made enough poorly edited videos to learn from the mistakes! 😂 Thanks for the comment and the great pointers Kim. It’s great to have a boat expert in the house!! Happy Sunday ✊

  • @LuvSubbin
    @LuvSubbin 2 года назад

    Sam is easily the sharpest dressed man on the internet!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад

      I’m sorry I sweated so much in your shirt guys!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад +1

      Also… was that a ZZ Top reference?

    • @LuvSubbin
      @LuvSubbin 2 года назад +1

      @@ALittleBitUnhitched Of course! There's no such thing as a bad 80's video reference. If ZZ Top were still doing videos today, we bet they would use an Airstream instead of that red street rod...

  • @rvpark8327
    @rvpark8327 Год назад

    Smelly Cat rendition😂👍

  • @rrojahn
    @rrojahn 2 года назад

    Now just train Fenton to fetch beers from the trailer...although you will have to teach him how to work the AS door latch. Hummm...maybe just rock, paper, scissors for the next beer run!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад

      If a beer looked and smelled like an old tennis ball, Fenton would be the best beer fetcher of all time. Fortunately AND unfortunately for us it doesn’t… so we settled for placing a cooler within arms reach so we can stay hydrated with minimal effort. 😂

  • @GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas
    @GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas Год назад

    Before you set the gaskets fully in place, get some vaseline and coat both sides. It will preserve the rubber for a long time!

    • @robertjames-life4768
      @robertjames-life4768 Год назад +1

      Actually Vaseline is a petroleum based product and can degrade some rubber based products

    • @BRAV-lm6xk
      @BRAV-lm6xk Год назад

      Don’t use Vaseline. Get some pool and spa gasket and o ring lube from Amazon or the pool store. It’s cheap and won’t degrade gaskets like Vaseline

  • @wwormald
    @wwormald 2 года назад

    What about the heater?

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад

      It’s still summer Wayne! Winter is future Lauren and Sam’s problem. 😂 But in all seriousness, great suggestion… we’ve definitely talked about it.

  • @dubya5
    @dubya5 Год назад

    drill slow with metal and use oil

  • @greghanson5864
    @greghanson5864 Год назад

    The pool is the reference point. That which comes into the pool comes through the “inlet”. That which leaves the pool is going out, ergo it must leave through the “outlet”. OK, who won that one?

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад

      You won that one Greg! Thanks for clearing it up for Sam. Sometimes it takes him a little while… but that’s why we love him! 😂

  • @sjcampbl
    @sjcampbl 2 года назад

    So you have to add muriatic acid to reduce the ph. But, you also have to add baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, or whatever) to raise the alkalinity. This has the side effect of raising the ph, so you have to add more acid. I don’t get it. Maybe that’s just my pool. Lol. Have fun!

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  2 года назад

      Sounds like a great science experiment if you ask me. I made Sam sit out in the pool for 4 hours to test the water…and he didn’t break out in a rash… so we must be doing something right. 😂 Thanks for the great comment as always Shawn. Have a great week!

  • @richardjohnson1420
    @richardjohnson1420 Год назад

    Oh my God, are you guys on I 77 going east I’m going west at 3:50 may 11 #EscapePod

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад +1

      Wasn’t us Richard! Must have been our celebrity look alike???

    • @richardjohnson1420
      @richardjohnson1420 Год назад +1

      @@ALittleBitUnhitched I swear, are you guys need to make an email up on your RUclips channel for meet ups cause I think that’s three times I’ve gone through South Carolina.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад +1

      @@richardjohnson1420 we’ve talked about hitting an RV convention this year. It’s crazy but we’ve never been to one yet!

  • @ElmoUnk1953
    @ElmoUnk1953 Год назад +1

    13:52 I’m a psychopath.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  Год назад +1

      We still like you, even though you like that sauce that we do not speak of.

    • @ElmoUnk1953
      @ElmoUnk1953 Год назад

      @@ALittleBitUnhitched 🤪😂🤣

  • @mario3804
    @mario3804 Год назад

    Really like the simplistic pool, I wanted to add some insight. Your pool is very small you might only need to run your pump for five to six hours. Three things that you need to worry about your water is alkalinity, PH and Chlorine. You keep those within the recommendation you’ll be good. Also get a small nylon brush that keeps the algae from forming. Also saw this skimmer which is awesome to pick up any debris ruclips.net/user/shortsQhaVMJ66KME?feature=share
    Take care and good luck with your projects.

  • @KevinPauba
    @KevinPauba 11 месяцев назад

    ummm, at 3:33 I think your flamingo passed gas in the pool. Was he the first?

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  11 месяцев назад

      Haha! We had to rewatch that part a few times. Freddy was definitely first 😎

  • @stevepesut5304
    @stevepesut5304 Год назад

    Ballpark figure for the cost of your pool,please.

  • @I-hate-youtube797
    @I-hate-youtube797 Год назад

    It’s so tiny tho it’s more like a large bathtub then a pool. Still cool tho

  • @parisehebert2398
    @parisehebert2398 Год назад +1

    😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @wheredidileavemycell
    @wheredidileavemycell 29 дней назад +1

    i 3d printed a pool float...why pay 4$ when you can spend 10 -_- lolzz

  • @danfischer518
    @danfischer518 Год назад

    Phlegmy voice. Lol

  • @luckylefteye
    @luckylefteye 23 дня назад +2

    This is a ridiculous amount of work for something way too small for adults to enjoy. Nice fish pond though.

    • @ALittleBitUnhitched
      @ALittleBitUnhitched  11 дней назад +3

      May not be what everyone is looking for but we've loved it! It's been perfect for us!

    • @laneahclark6567
      @laneahclark6567 3 дня назад +1

      My mom would LOVE this since she can’t swim. ❤