New adventures in gate guarding and traveling. We are a semi retired couple that enjoys the outdoors and traveling to new places. We do gate guarding as a side hustle and travel the rest of the time. #gateguarding #optoutside #oilfield #newmexico #firsttimer #fulltimervtravel #workcamping
Do people Rving use the 14 in. 1.6 cu. ft. Portable Top Load Mini Compact Washer and Spinner type of clothes washers? That is what I use in my 226 sq foot off grid yurt and I LOVE it! I go to the laundry mat for thicker bedding and bulky stuff, but can do most of my laundry in that.
We had a washer and dryer in our last rig but opted for the additional space in our new rig. I’m sure they have improved over time but we were not impressed with our machines in our last rig. We have the hookups in this rig but still haven’t pulled the plug yet. Im not sure what other people have in theirs but all the people we met on the pipeline job did not have machines in their rigs. Guess it depends on whether your rig is big enough and has the hookups or just personal preference. Thanks for your question!
@@RBsNextAdventure Cool. Thank you. The one I mentioned isn't a "real" washer and dryer. It is one that is used by many vanlifers, people who live in tiny apartments, and those of us who live off grid in tiny spaces (my yurt is 226 sq feet , round with no hard walls and no storage). It is very light weight, stores in a shower or closet or, in my case, in my outdoor kitchen tent. I run it off my solar powered Goal Zero Yeti battery and it uses very little power. It can be filled with a hose, a pitcher, kitchen sink faucet that extends, a bucket, or shower. It does a great job of washing clothes in about 7-10 mins and then I spin them, ut them back in to rise and then spin them again. It meets 90% of my washing needs and cuts down on having to use a laundry mat.
@@kbc1883 That sounds fantastic. I think it might be good for boondocking for an extended period. Thanks for all the info. I believe it might be very useful for some of my gate guard friends. Be safe out there!
I had never heard of gate guarding before. This was interesting and very informative. Are you allowed to do a in-place workout when you are out there? Like doing squats, resistance bands, that type of thing?
@@kbc1883 yes, I used resistance bands 3 times a day. The only requirement of the pipeline was to open and close the gate in a timely fashion. In other words, don’t make people wait. 😂 Other than that, people were streaming movies and series. I even started learning Spanish. As long as you opened and closed the gate, any was within reason. Thanks again for your questions!
Excellent video. Very informative for those not knowing what to expect. We will never forget Bridge and her Jurassic Park gate along with the mini velociraptors 😂😂 We are so happy to have met you guys out there and hope we can do another gate with you guys again!
Hey Marshal! Creede is certainly on our list for a future trip along with many others you told me about. Hope you and Erin are doing good. Look forward to seeing y’all in the future.
Thanks for your suggestion. I’ve had people talk to me about that and also about doing a video about the filter system and chlorination on the water tanks. Looks like I need to get busy! Thanks again!
Thanks again for the great video, Sir! We're particularly interested in your water filtration system. We've been looking at a BLU Tech three stage system. Are you familiar with those?
Thanks so much for your question. I am not familiar with BLU Tech but I will certainly look into them. I’m always looking to improve everything. I have had other people ask about a video pertaining to the filter system and chlorination we use. I have a new video coming out soon about our second year gate guarding and will work on the water system video shortly after that. Thanks again for your interest.
@@RBsNextAdventure We're about to start gate guarding, and want to be able to use the water supplied like you do. If you could share what gear you use, it would be very helpful.
@@DaveDrawing I will get everything pulled together and get the information to you very soon. I will provide the equipment and process we use to test the water and make adjustments. Hopefully it will give you some guidance.
Unfortunately the system I use is currently unavailable according to the website. I looked into the BLU Tech and they look awesome! I think I will switch when I run out of filters on the current system. Thanks for the tip! Testing is the most important part. I use the VERIFY 17 in 1 complete water test kit with bacteria testing. Also, find out where your water is coming from. Is it a public water supply, water well, or storage tank? Then refer to RU-vid for water chlorination videos on tanks your size. Good luck and welcome to the gate guard “family”! If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me.
Awesome! Hope this helped y’all a little. Also, good luck. It’s definitely an adventure. I have a video coming out soon about our second year and different gate assignment we had. Thanks for watching!
I loved your video about the things you need for a first time gate guard. I was particularly interested in the things having to do with water quality, bacteria testing and chlorine dosing. Have you considered doing a video that is a deep dive into that information. What water filters are you using, test kits, whole home filter system? I built myself a two stage system using a carbon block filter and a clearsource virusguard filter as the final stage before entering the rig. Links to the products you are using in the video descriptions would be a welcome addition.
Thanks for your suggestion! I had never thought about it but I will now. That does sound like a great idea. I have a “sophomore” video coming out in late May or early June about the gate we are on now. I think after that I will start putting things together for the water and system. Thanks again, awesome idea!
Yes. The IRS has a list of what can and can’t be deducted. As contract workers, we are considered to be basically a business by the IRS. Hope that helps.
I thought the same thing at first. That tends to be the minimum for a gate. The benefits are that you don’t pay a space fee like at an RV park, all utilities and fuel for the generator are covered and serviced by the guard company. So other than some groceries and laundry every week, we spent nothing and had no bills. In 4 months, we made enough to travel all over the US for the next 8 months and even longer. Our gate did pay more than that. Thanks!
@@RBsNextAdventure My experience is $200 a day is normal. True, you don`t have a site to pay for, but no one in their right mind would ever pay to stay in a gate guard environment (ie- noisy generator, water you can`t drink and lots of dust). Don`t forget to save money to pay Uncle Sam.
@@rjoldskool7 Thanks for your input. Yes, $200 is pretty much the starting point but everything is negotiable. All of mine so far have been over $200/day which is nice. I certainly agree that if I had to pay to do this, I’d be doing something else. There is definitely noise and dust to factor in. Unfortunately paying Uncle Sam is a nasty reality we all have to live with. We know exactly how long we are working each time so we are able to figure our estimated income and pay quarterly. So far, I’ve been within $50 either way every year. So far, so good. Thanks again! Have a great weekend!
Lots of good information but please don’t wear the microphone on your collar part of the video was muffled then it went louder when you turned your head it was also harder to hear your wife Thanks
That would be a question for the guard company. I do know that our license (level 2), we are not allowed to carry. There is a level 3 that is for firearm carry.
J&G are rock stars. Our on-site water tank sprung a leak and they came out at midnight to fix the problem. I thought they were coming the next day but they showed up at midnight! Fantastic company! ~Lynette
There are a lot of gates that are 12 hours. That is what you would want. I am on one at this moment. There 24 hour gates require 2 people because someone has to be on duty 24 hours a day.
It depends on each job. Some jobs are 24 hour gates that require 2 people. Other gates are 12 hours. The pay varies from job to job. On the 24 hour gates, a utility trailer with a generator, fuel, water tank and septic tank are provided and serviced by the security company. So basically your only expense is food and laundry. On the 12 hour gates, they could be for construction sites that need someone over night or during the day on a pipeline. There are many possibilities so the best thing is to contact the security company for a more definitive answer.
I have no desire to do this BUT, this is hands down the best advice a person could get for a gig like this. Be Prepared is not just a motto for Scouts, but for Life.
Life itself is an adventure for us to enjoy. Being on that ranch in southeastern New Mexico gave us a chance to see the beauty of nature, starlit nights, and the opportunity to meet some amazing people from the oilfield. It’s all just a matter of perspective. Thanks
We work with J&G also. Totally agree with Justin, Jess and the Crew being the best out there. We will only work with J&G, when guards that were with other companies were not getting paid, J&G never missed a payday. Guarding is a good way to put back a good amount of money in a short time.
Thank you for alerting us. We checked it out and you are correct. After growing up in the north and watching older relatives use the moth balls around gardens and houses, we just continued. We have since looked up online and it appears that coffee grounds are a good alternative. So, we are now using coffee grounds. Thank again and thanks for watching!
We are really enjoying life. Traveling is something we always wanted to do. We will be back gate guarding hopefully in January to start our “sophomore” gig.
So sorry, but I just saw your question. Must have been having a flash back! 😂😂😂. The money for each job is different. I believe the low end is $175.00 a day and can reach a lot higher. The best bet is to contact the gate companies for a more accurate amount. The best part is that they are providing a trailer with all utilities so while you are there, there is no “space fee” like at an RV park and utilities are provided. So basically, you are just there for your time while making an income.
J%G is a great company to work for. Wife and I worked at 4 gates in total for over one year. Story’s we can relate too🤪. Justin sent us to Baton Rouge in 2021. Told us it was a oil rig site but it was security job. Sure wasn’t gate guarding in the desert. We had our 45’’ diesel pusher parked in the back of a new housing development that was getting built. It was 24/7 job. We had nightly copper thieves, illegal aliens working on the job site. Wife and I became friends with Baton Rouge Sheriffs pretty quick . Few weeks in we started carrying because hearing nightly gun shoots, nightly thieves,homeless on the property. We finally left and traveled rest of the time. Sure wasn’t gate guarding. Sold our Monaco Dynasty to a guy in Arkansas. Got on a plane and flew to Alaska. Bought a cabin on the Kenai. Be safe and enjoy sand/wind🤪 Don’t forget the fresh cookies for the workers and the Boss man
We really enjoyed working outside of Gonzalez. Recall it was 6 miles back off the road. It was flowback site. Whole 15 trucks a day. How is Lenny doing ? We don’t miss the biting red ants, rattlesnakes…put diatomaceous earth around your 5th wheel. Keeps all the bugs away
it's pretty much that way in most prominently all black neighborhoods when we lived in dothan alabama it was the same way us and our landlord were the only white people on our street
Yes, it is pretty awesome. Enough to have cheap health insurance and enough to travel. Let’s us put the money we had allocated for traveling back into investments. Winner, winner!
