Welcome to I Love RV Life. There are numerous RV sites from seasoned full-timers to wide ranging forums. Joan and I want to share a different perspective of RV living - where we started, where we’ve been and what we’ve done to make our RV life more enjoyable. We’ll show the campgrounds we visit, take you along to see the sites, and share the changes and additions to make our RV home. So welcome, stay awhile, share our videos with other, and we hope we’ll see you soon. To get more information about I Love RV Life, visit our website at ilovervlife.com
Interesting you came out with this video. I changed to lithium on my 2022 Bullet last year, 100AH, but upgraded to 200AH and installed a inverter and added another solar panel. At the time I didn't think about the converter, as it was set up for a AGM battery. So last week I installed an automatic detection converter to accommodate what ever battery type is installed. It seems to work fine with one install mishap. The lugs for the wires were so tight I broke the screwdriver tip trying to loosen one of them. Oh well, replacement screwdriver coming. Thanks for the info and have a good day.
My 5'er has a charge/converter. I don't think the electric panel has any charge function. I'll have to look at it. Thanks for sharing. It's amazing how budget friendly these batteries are getting.
Your trip started and ended at Rocky Point Parking Lot on GA 190. Cool! Often less crowded than the larger parking area at the Pine Mountain Trail terminus at the WJSP-TV tower, it's a favorite starting point of mine, also. Glad you had a good time! Nice camera work and you picked a perfect time to catch the Mountain Laurel in bloom. *** As a Pine Mountain Trail life member, maint. volunteer of 15+ years (chainsaw work) and one of the editors of the official PMT map, there are a few details from the video that need clarification. There is no "Wolf Den Trail" as stated in the video. The app on your phone actually says correct name: Wolf Den Loop. =) The Wolf Den Loop is comprised of miles 18-23 of the blue blazed Pine Mountain Trail and the white blazed 1.7 mile Beaver Pond Trail. There are no "spurs" on the loop. Any path not marked by a blue or white paint blaze is not part of the actual trail and was created by hikers not adhering to the actual trail, like the one in the video near trail mile 22 in the video. Lastly, the Pine Mountain Trail is 23 miles long, not 26-27. We strongly recommend hikers purchase a Pine Mountain Trail map at the F.D. Roosevelt State Park office and primarily plan their hikes using it vs. an app. We have had to rescue many hikers who have gotten lost due to errors in an app. One has over 20!
I bought the 50amp version. Used it for the first-time and it wouldn't run both ACs on my camper. Use a 3500 watt generator at first and it kept tripping so changed to a 5000 watt inverter generator and still won't run both ACs. I did plug in the provided neutral plug. Went to the app and changed from pedestal to size generator that l was using. Do you have any advice to share with me to fix the issue...lt wouldn't run the fridge and 1 AC unit
Sorry to hear you’ve having an issue. I usually run one AC with the fridge, but have run both ACs. When both are on, I trip the breaker to the Charge / converter. It’s 75 amps and if it turns on with both ACs it exceeds 30 amps and overloads the generator. I don’t know your set up. Looking at the app gives load information if something is running high amps. I’d suggest contacting Active Control. They know the product and can offer assistance based on your RV, power requirements, etc. I’ve found them to be very helpful.
Two thumbs up Jerry 👍👍. I watched 3 RU-vid videos on this 50 amp plug and play soft start and you have sold me. I just purchased this 50 amp unit with the surge protection through your link. Thanks for the additional $40 off the $800 price tag, I found that out at checkout. 👍👍😃 I will receive it next Monday and two days later we take our 41 foot Cyclone toyhauler to a campground with only 30 amp power. This will be the perfect time to check this baby out. I can’t wait. Great video you put out on this soft start and I’m your newest subscriber. Bravo Zulu Jerry. ♥️
Thanks Greg. Great to hear you found the video helpful. This is a very well designed system. Works great especially when you’re connected to 30 amp campgrounds. Not just the soft start, but the added benefit of the energy management is a great combination. Appreciate you using our link too.
We don't even have an RV right now but I still love watching your videos. They are so informative and your presentation is so natural, positive and enthusiastic yet calm. Thank you!
Thanks for the awesome review of this campground. What a beautiful campground. Another one added to my notes. Safe travels and happy camping. #campbetter #keystonerv
Nice review! We’ve stayed at Willow Valley twice now. It’s one of our top 5 favorite places. We travel from the Georgia coast and enjoy week long spring trips to that area. The next time y’all are along the Georgia coast we’d encourage you to look into Legacy RV Resort in Darien. It’s brand new and the owners are creating a very nice place.
Thanks. I consulted in Darien with the telephone company for over 10 years. Love this area. Our last stay there was at Inland Harbor. I saw the new Legacy RV Resort online recently. Looks to be a nice campground. We’ll check it out next trip.
Jerry, you and Joan keep coming up on some gems out there on the road. I can't wait for my and my wife to be able to hit the road for months at a time...only 5 more years...Thanks for sharing with us.
It was one of my great great grandfathers who left Rabun County following the Civil War headed with an ox cart for Oklahoma. . He had been too young but all his brothers had served with the "Rabun County Beauregard Braves" during the War of Northern Aggression.. I have never visited but after watching your video I'm inspired. It's not that far from our part of South Carolina. Update: Just watched your video from Bryson City. My Great Great Grandfather's family had migrated to Rabun County from the Bryson City area. If you can make it out to Watts Oklahoma you'll have the journeys of that branch of my family covered.
Definitely need to visit the Dillard House Restaurant. Just an Awesome place to eat. They bring out plates and bowls of everything they cooked that day. No fancy menu's, just good food.
Very nice review as always! Really enjoy seeing the places you visit. We’ve stayed at Byrd’s Branch a couple times based on your reviews and absolutely loved it there! Keep up great job!
Have had the chance to visit twice . I think once when I was about 16 in 1987 and then again in my 30's . Always think about the TV series North and South when I visit and look for the locations seen . First time we visited, didn't even make it to the dock but made sure to check it out the last time .
I went to historic square earlier today and I had a great time! I’m so glad you posted this video because the Davis house has sadly been burned down in a fire since then, so I’ve gotten to see another part of it. 😊😊
You don't explain or even tell where this place is. Only that it's in North Georgia. And that covers a lot of territory. I personally live in North Georgia and I'm only 45 miles northeast of Atlanta.
@iLoveRVlife RU-vid algorithm took that long to hook me up with the video. Oh, that's sad. Keep looking, that's surely not the only place out there. Point is to have fun.
5 pounds of dirt is heavy? 5 pounds is 5 pounds of anything. I figure you meant 5 gallons of dirt is heavy. That's why it's best to use a wagon or some kind of cart to carry your tailings and equipment.
Hi Jerry! Thanks for this video. We also have a 2022 Montana (3231CK). Question; if I already have a soft start installed on one of our AC units (long story) would using one of these 50 amp active start units conflict with that or would it still work fine? Thanks and keep the great info coming.
It is a little tight during the week of the 4th but opens up after the holiday week. It’s ok. Great to see so many who have become friends year after year.
It settles after the holiday and the sites open quite a bit. Just one of those things where we get to see friends year after year. And it’s great getting away from all the distractions with the family.
