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Kelsie, when I watched your video I noticed you had a problem with you holding up the doors. I have a Wolf pup and I installed "RV door clips" like the one on your outside Cargo Storage Door. Amazon has the in black and white. I screwed one on the ceiling strips each door. They work much better than the hydraulic ones that everybody is using. The best thing is "$7.98" for a set of 5. They are listed by "BLACKHORSE-RACING RV Camper Door Holder" As of today they are in stock too!!
Skid plate removal is totally unnecessary, the giant hole in the skid plate at 1:52 allows access to the bolt. Water bottle is perfect for oil filter, just lay it under the nipple.
I started going back reading some of your comments. Did you end up adding a second battery and finding that successful. I added 600 watts of solar and a 300ah lithium battery and have been super happy
Wow, you are set up for unlimited power! I ended up with two 6 volt batteries I think 230ah. We just camp for 2 to 3 days at most. The holding tanks in the wolf pup are not that big with a family of 5 as you know. We use the harbor freight predator generator to offset the inadequate stock 50w solar. Yes, it's heavy with a full tank of gas. I did upgrade the wheels.
Ah man I was so close to going 6v but then got that lithium battery. We camped for 8 days dry and never needed the generator. Every day by lunch we were back to 100% power. I loved it hahaha. Was even able to use my inverter to use microwave. The 50w stock on these campers are almost useless hahaha
im having the exact same issues as you had. now i have found a capacitor but i cannot find a fuse, any chance you remember where you got one or able to point me in the right to find one
Word of advice: Next time you have to desolder something, add some low melt solder to the back of the board so it puddles easier and gives you less of a chance of pulling the traces off the board.
Very much still helpful. Especially when working on large joints like that where there's a lot of solder to heat up in order to get good flow. I like using the flux pens. They're like a paint pen. Just depress the tip and it dispenses a little liquid flux right where your need it.
You make that look so easy.My camper got hit by lightning and I only have one power source not the 2, so I sure hope this is what it is.And i'm going to have someone try it. But you explained it very nicely.
Happy that you found the issue! If it’s the same converter then maybe so. You can open the video description and it’ll have links to the parts. Thanks for watching.
So basically your knees are touchin the person in front of you and the back of the seat is obstructing the aisle behind you. Really wanted this chair but seeing it in actual use, it's too big.
@@RotoCityTech What a great layout! Love the second door goes into the bathroom. I really want a recliner in the next rig. My parents follow us in their small class B - but eventually will probably not want to drive and those two suite with loft 5th wheels are TEMPTING. Then I see the price and think.. nah im good. :D
Haha yes I agree with you about those 5th wheels! We love the 23dbh and I am right now upgrading to a full length awning because it does not cover the bathroom door currently. The second door tho is one of our favorite things!
@@RotoCityTechOh nice!! Yeah, might as well step it up if you can. I love that whole line. Thanks for the inspiration. I’ll probably be showing highlights of mine on my channel a well.
Love it when a 3 yr old video is useful. First time using water with ours and it seemed weird that the fresh water intake was labeled "drain" so was confused. Will def get something akin to what you use at some point instead of pointing a hose in
And i love when one of my videos is still useful to someone haha. This water pump system is so handy when you find yourself at a site without water hookups and you need to tote water. We used to just use 5 gallon jugs at a time and walking them from the fill up to the camper. Now we are rolling 15 gallons at a time with no lifting.
Thanks for posting. Been trying to fix my problems with my batteries not charging for almost 2 years. I have replaced 2 sets of batteries twice as well as the converter on my inverter. If I put jumper cables on my batteries and connect to my truck, the 12 volt refrigerator works, otherwise, refrigerator does not work. Can't wait to trouble shoot later on today.
Oh man I sure hope you figure out the problem!! Be sure to keep me updated on this because they can be a real bear to find. I would also check the reverse polarity fuse in the panel. If that blows it can cause similar stuff
My channel I post some videos on our Old RV that we too moved on from, but it was way too old and leaking bad. So, we just got a newer one and it's awesome for the 2 of us. It's 3 years old so broke in but not without some minor issues. I told you on your video on the converter, but it also has a bad RV fireplace that the board went south. My plan is to get rid of the China board and just put in switches to run it manually. We only use it when we are right there and not when gone. it already has a thermal blow safeguard but need to put a heat rheostat to control the temp which was a issue the old one had I believe if running it as much as the prior owners did. They bought the trailer while they were having their new house built and lived in it which explains why the converter and the electric fireplace died so soon being only 3 years old.
You are probably right. I never had a fireplace in a camper until our latest one and it is actually really nice to have when you are plugged in anyways. It probably isn’t very expensive to just replace that board is it? But the switches idea is a good one as well. I’ll have to check out some of your stuff!
Thanks, will sub and watch your videos too. The board cost as much as a converter and are junk. Old book was before boards were invented and it lasted forever basically. Of course switches and rheostats are not what they use to be but at least easier and cheaper to replace
got the same problem which I'm sure many have just bought new converters but why not have a backup with you that has been fixed for cheap. So just to fill in some info here the replacement fuse info is on the board next to the fuse. mine shows a ST15A 250V ceramic that you can buy a pack of 5 online but without the S. I looked it up and both the ST and the T are both Slow Blow fuses but one is more resistant to overload than the other. So, if your careful how to hook up to a park or not cross your battery terminals you should be good with the T15A 250V fuse. Will take my extra fuses with us on our trips and my solder and gun for fixing the next one.
I agree with all of this! Overall they are pretty cheap but I know myself and alot of people enjoy fixing things and being able to rely on just me. It’s handy to know these things to get out of a bind. Thanks for the comment.
Got the fuse pack but just discovered one of the capacitor is blown. I see the ebay link and looks like I just put in the info and how many needed so will buy a few of then since they are so cheap. I put in the new converter a couple days ago and that's working fine. The old one is just a fun project.
Great vid thanks for putting this together. Quick question for you or anyone else on here, can I connect this system to a 140 min R/C Group#24DC battery?
You should be able to yes. Just make sure in the solar controller that you set it for lead acid or sealed or whatever that particular battery is. Thanks for watching and reaching out
I actually want my battery charger on its own circuit breaker when boondocking so when I plug in my trailer into my inverter hooked to my batterys I won't create a loop , a converter charger my batteries with my batteries when. Boondocking.
I installed an automatic switch so that when I’m plugged in it takes my inverter out of the loop and when I am boondocking my inverter clicks back in the loop. Also when I have a generator plugged in the system just things it’s normal power and my inverter no longer is in the loop
I bought a new one but want to fix the old one as a backup. understand and when I take the old fuse out will know what it is. I do see 30amp ceramic fuses and the 15amp on the website but the 30amp is just the snap in ones not like the 15amp with solder leads.
@@RotoCityTech I wound up not being able to see anything. Besides, my back doesn't let me twist in certain ways. I guess I will wind up seeing if I can find a mobile RV service or have to just take it in. Oh well. lol. I tried, and the video was still very informative and helpful in any event.
Awesome video. The altering of the cover was priceless. Been looking all day how to make it fit over the two. Even the manufacturer had no answer. Just said it doesnt fit. For your great video here is a tip. Be in Southern states by 2030 with supplies. Start a new christian society. You will know my words are true before then and then you can remember what was said. But it wasnt i who said those words. It was an angel.who did "THIS MAY BE THE EXTINCTION OF THE HUMAN RACE WE ONLY HAVE ENOUGH FOOD AND WATER FOR THREE DAYS WE NEED TO GET TO THE SOUTHERN STATES" then i asked the angel "What year is it?" He replied "2030."
Hey, stumbled on your video. Been looking for a lock like this, so glad to see you have a FR 23DBH. I have a FR 26DBH and now know the lock will fit. It's amazing what you find on RU-vid. Great install btw, and looking forward to getting my Carmtek lock soon.
Wry cool! Man we wanted the 26dbh but didn’t think we had enough room to make the turn into the drive. I still want one tho haha. Enjoy the lock and just make sure to sandwich the wires properly in there as to not damage them!
I am yes. Now I have many years towing as a truck driver for 15 years but a half ton will be capable only if you have a good weight distribution/ anti sway hitch. My f150 handled weight better and I’m about to add air bags to the rear of this ram to help that
Never ceases to amaze me how many people have this same problem! Smh check in the video description for links to purchase what you need. Thanks for watching!
