Life is not about working an 8 to 5 grind until we leave this earth. Take time for yourself. It is so important for your mental health. I left Corporate America and now am following my passions for the outdoors and living my life. I want to make a connection with people and show that they can carve out some time for themselves as well. RandallsLittleAdventures@gmail.com
There have been questions brought up about the actual amperage of the 50 amp plug that comes on this generator. I am definitely Not an expert. The more I learn about electricity the worse the rabbit hole goes. This video is a general overview from a consumer point of view. I would suggest that you do your own research before buying anything. With that said I would highly encourage, anyone that might have a need for alternative power, to seriously consider some type of plan for yourself that would best suit your situation.
I freely will admit, I would probably have to study to be a novice at electricity. I based my belief that it was 50 amp since it was marked on the box and the generator itself as 50 amps. Fortunately, even with ignorance on my side, the generators still pull easily the items I need to run.
Good evening Sir! First, great video!! We aren’t getting any younger, and so I think this is a solid solution for getting outdoors and being comfortable! I say a win brother!!! Thanks for sharing, and take care!!!
Good morning!! This was a great trip!! Thank you so much for the invite, I had a great time! Another successful Little Adventure, and I looking forward to our next one! Take care my friend!
Instead of interrupting the household goings on, I just used them one at a time on the shop to get some break in time done. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!
Nice setup. I just watched a video a guy put out about his 24kw whole house stationary natural gas Generac. I believe he's in Florida. He got hit by a hurricane, power was out for days and days. His Generac took a shit. He called Generac. Those clowns wanted a $350.00 "fee" up front just to put him on a "priority service call list". He forked over $12k for that pile junk generator. I live full time in a 36' 2014 Keystone Sprinter 299ret in a senior M/H park. I have two portable gens. A 2021 Honda EU3000is, and a 2023 Yamaha EF4500ise. I transfered my 50 amp service over to this: "General Electric 60 Amp 8- Space 120/240V Single Phase 3 Wire Indoor NEMA 1 Generator Panel". It has a built in manual generator transfer switch. An automatic transfer switch is just one more thing to break.
That is the main reason we wanted no part of the Generac. If we had one, it would have to be propane. Generators suck propane like crazy. Way too much investment for way too little benefit. I guess it's better than a stick in the eye but some friends of ours lost their generator due to a falling tree. Mine lives in the shop till needed. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment!
@@RandallsLittleAdventures Exactly why I will not modify my gens to dual fuel. Not worth it. I bought those gens new and I'm not going to do any "mods" and risk breaking something. Plus they run like shit after the "dual fuel propane kits" are installed. Check out my generator transfer switch video here: "RV LOAD CENTER UPGRADE TO: AN ALL STEEL MANUAL GENERATOR INTERLOCK PANEL". Cheers!
It's a beast of a tent. I have only taken it out twice so far. The first camp I did in it, the temperature got down to about 40 and it was very comfortable inside.
Could care less about backfeeding into the grid. We should be more worried about when the power comes back on, it will snap your generator like a twige trying to bring it into sync. And burning it up. Moral of the story, leave your main's off while using generator power.
It is really a super well-made tent. I have been thinking of upgrading it, to make it a little bit more usable for me, but that will be a future episode.
Good morning Sir!! Well, that was another one hell of an adventure for the books! I think it’s great that you have streamlined everything for motorcycles camping. The park is beautiful, I need to have an adventure there myself sometime! The tent, though it’s cool….. I get what you are saying. It’s a pain getting in and out of those, plus no airflow!?! Can’t have that in Texas! lol Thanks for taking us along, take care!!
Thanks so much my friend! The tent is awesome but as used not so much for me. I have some ideas rolling around in my head to fix that. If it works out I will share it with everyone. I think the heat issue is a simple fix. Let it get colder lol. As always thanks for the support.
I'm not trying to be critical here I just want to make sure people that watch this understand how to properly load and run a generator on their house. Understanding the equation below is very helpful when figuring out your loads and the demand you are putting on your backup power source. 50 amps is 12000 watts... Those generators put out 41.67 Amps at 240v starting and 31.67 amps at 240v running. Watts=amps X volts
We have had one of these for over a year. Just went through Helene. I can’t run AC with the well and hot water heater, but does the whole house nicely.
Hope yall made it through the storm ok. Don't forget about 5000 btu window units. They come in super handy, they are relatively cheap, and the generator won't even blink running them.
Nice video! One question, why didn't you opt for the WGEN28000? It has clean power (<5% THD) and has a higher running and surge power output than the two generators you are using. The generators you purchased are delivering ~ 31 running amps. The WGEN28000 is outputting ~41 running amps on each of its 50 amp plugs. Plus it has a longer run time with a larger tank.
There were several factors in my thought process. First, I needed two gensets. My shop and my home are on two different meters. Price on the two 10,000s is less than one 28,000. My second was I needed something compact as possible for storage. Each of my generators weigh in at 147lbs. The 28000, even having wheels, has a back crushing weight of 557lbs. Third was fuel burned per hour. The 10,000 burns 5.23 gallons in 7 hours half load. The 28,000 burns 17.2 gallons in 10.5 hours at half load. (which I can see mine will rarely run half load even). Fourth was the 50 amp power. I can't find any information on running amps but the Westinghouse is the only one I have found that says it supplies 50 amps of power, not just having a 50-amp plugin. Fifth, I will never own another dual fuel generator. They burn through propane like crazy, with less power output. The last point you mentioned, which was not in my consideration, but I looked it up anyway. The 10,000 has <3% THD Just for information for anyone. The 10,000 will not run central air/heat. I keep window A/C's and space heaters on the shelf for emergencies. Plus, I have a fireplace for winter. Sorry, this reply is super long but it's great to get down in the weeds on this type of information. It may help others that watch the video make their own decisions on what they might need. Thanks so much for this comment!
Good afternoon!! Awesome video! I enjoyed seeing your setup, and agree that if one can get some alternative energy sources they should! Thanks for sharing! Take care my friend!
Good evening Captain!!! lol. So, wow, a lot of great things here…… The thumbnail being EPiC! I really dig this concept! Great stuff! Looking forward to the next adventure! Take care!!
Good evening Sir! This was actually a good video….. almost like a little ASMR! I watched this while rowing this morning, I just kinda zoned out! lol In all seriousness, that’s a lot to mow! How many times a year do you have to do that? Take care buddy and be safe!
Hello my Friend. I zone out just about anytime I ride a tractor. It gives a lot of time for thinking and reflecting. I usually mow the whole place three times a year. Prevents the random tree saplings from taking over. Thank you sir, and have a great evening!
Good afternoon!! Great video! That view of the deer would be a badass screensaver image! They make setting up and taking down those campers so easy these days!! I’m surprised you can’t do it from your phone! lol. Great stuff as always!! Take care my friend!!
Those deer where so cool. I watched them for a couple of hours. The setup and break down on this camper is so much better than the old school way. And Yes you can do it from your phone! I just choose not to. That's too new fangled for me lol.
Did I get it waterproof yet? Short answer is no. With that said I do think I have it at a manageable level if it does rain during the night. I wouldn't be worried to sleep in it during a moderate rain event.
Solid video, im cooking them as im watching this! If you want to impress people. You can put some ranch seasoning in the cream cheese and sprinkle brown sugar on the bacon to caramelized during the cook
Good video, Randall! Those poppers look delicious!! I’m guessing by the weather that it was a ham sandwich you had with them. Either that or you fixed one fast grilled pork steak! That was a heck of a rain storm. Here’s the upside; you weren’t dining in your Ozark Trails Teepee. 😁
Good morning Sir!! So, I think jalapeno poppers are a lot like one’s EDC…… it can be very different! lol. That said, EVERY jalapeno popper is delicious! Thanks for sharing your tips on them! Next, with that wind, did it feel like the camper was going to flip over??? Take care my friend!!
You are completely corrected. I have never had a popper that I didn't like. I got lucky that the windstorm was coming in almost straight at the nose of the camper. I was a rockin and a rollin!
Fire needs to climb, especially in wet conditions. a 50 gallon trash bag , the goretex bivi and a pocket bellows would have made for a much better night
I have made a few changes to the Get Home Bag since this video. It's amazing how hardship will tell you what you need for the next go around. Thanks for stopping by and the comment!
Great video and hike. This couldn't have been a more perfect simulation. You can't plan the weather in an emergency and Murphy always rears his head at the best of times. I agree, stop and hunker down if and when you need. Push through only when you're "absolutely sure" you can get to your destination before you're exhausted, soaked, and hypothermic. As for the boots, in that kind of rain, no boot will stay dry. As any hiker will attest, "Embrace the suck". I love the comment about the sleep pad. I so agree and have made that exact same comment to friends. Maybe check out the Aquaquest Safari or Guide series tarps. under 2lb and durable. I've had the Safari for 5 yrs. now and use it at a dozen or more times a season and it's still perfectly fine. Awesome video. 😄🤠
Thanks so much. I firmly believe that the worst weather conditions will find every weak spot in yourself and your gear. I didn't really intend going in for this to be a hardship / endurance test, but that is what I got lol. Now that it is over, I am pretty happy about it.
Side zip boots only work for rapid donning if you leave the laces very loose and essentially turn them into a slip on boot. The do help in getting the boot off without totally loosening the laces but frankly aren't worth it unless you are a first responder that may need to don them rapidly for a midnight callout.
Hey, Randall! Just a “PS” to my earlier comment: I had to laugh at your statement about getting behind on your trail maintenance and dealing with encumbrances like fallen limbs and tangles of greenbrier. My husband and I have a small 11 acre woods on our farm where we mow, trim and maintain multiple hiking trails. If you hiked them all consecutively it’s probably a mile and a half total, which to a hiker seems like nothing. But after a good storm or a week of rain it can get ahead of you fast as far as maintenance goes. And factor in our ages 59/64… well, you know exactly what I’m saying. Our biggest cuss instigators here are greenbrier, multiflora rose and Osage orange trees; all thorny, nasty, prolific hindrances to our goal of keeping the trails pleasantly passable. One week we have it looking really nice. The next Mother Nature decides to repo her real estate. A wise farmer once told me, “Look at what grows like crazy around you then find out what it’s good for. Because God put it there for you and for a reason.” So of course, I looked up greenbrier which tops my hit list… And wouldn’t you know; it’s edible. And a tea made from it helps reduce joint pain. So now when the greenbrier begins strangling the plum trees and pawpaw saplings … or draws blood as I reach to reposition a fallen limb- I don’t hate it quite so much. I just imagine killing it and eating it.😆
On the whole I normally agree with you, but they are coming out with some nice ripstop style ultralite tarps out there. I just haven't been able to get my hands on one yet to give it a test.
@@RandallsLittleAdventuresI have both, still dont trust them for more than a season where as my waxed canvas is repairable and my British surplus Basha is as good as it gets for me
