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🚴‍♂️Phoenix to Las Vegas on Solar Electric Bike | Arizona Solar Tour 2023 

Eric Tennant
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Hey there, I’m Eric, and today I’m embarking on an electrifying journey from Phoenix all the way to the dazzling lights of Las Vegas. With my self-built solar trailer in tow, I’ll be cruising towards the mighty Colorado River, just a stone’s throw west from here, before heading north along its banks.
This isn’t just any trip; it’s a voyage of discovery, innovation, and endurance. I’ll be crossing historic dams, navigating through bustling avenues, and feeling the rush of semis as they zoom past. But don’t worry, my trailer’s got the weight to keep steady against the desert winds.
Join me as I make pit stops in the noisiest of sections to ensure everything’s charging correctly, with the sun beaming down and my solar panels soaking up every ray. It’s a challenge of efficiency, adapting to the elements, and pushing the limits of solar-powered travel.
So come along for the ride, witness the transformation of historic sites, and share in the adventure as I test the boundaries of what’s possible. Subscribe and join me on this epic journey, where almost every mile is powered by the sun and every moment is an adventure waiting to unfold.
Arizona Solar Tour 2023. Let’s roll out and chase the horizon together!
Below is a gear list of all the gear I took on this tour.
[E-Bike]
🛒48v 20ah battery amzn.to/3SV0Iko
🛒Bike Trailer amzn.to/3EycKI0
🛒Electric Bike Motor Kit (Bafang)
------ AliExpress s.click.aliexp...
------ Amazon amzn.to/3FhVmsF
[SOLAR]
🛒Charge Controller amzn.to/3BHoR21
🛒Meter amzn.to/44RuuJN
🛒200 watt Solar panel
------ AllPowers (Coupon ET10) iallpowers.com...
------ Amazon amzn.to/3LkQ1CM
🛒Foldable solar panels
------ AllPowers (Coupon ET10) iallpowers.com...
------ Amazon amzn.to/3DHxCeg
[Bike Camping Gear]
🛒QPAU Sleeping Pad amzn.to/3qgeb6T
🛒Down Sleeping Bag amzn.to/3wBYLyb
🛒1 Person Tent amzn.to/3N8fi2n
🛒Camping Stove Fuel: amzn.to/3umWfHT
🛒Cookware Set: amzn.to/3eO3GBq
🛒Mini Camping Stove: amzn.to/3tf7wsl
[BAGS]
🛒Bike Frame bag amzn.to/46rPVAY
🛒Tool bag used as battery bag amzn.to/3GcmM2g
[WATER]
🛒Insulated Water Bottle Stainless Steel amzn.to/3uz1A45
🛒Blackburn Outpost Cargo Water Bottle Cage amzn.to/47vkoQe
🛒Voile Straps amzn.to/47sBE8H
[TOOLS]
🛒48 volt Air Compressor: amzn.to/2Xqwkn9
🛒Chain Repair Tool amzn.to/3J9Pd0q
🛒Tubeless Flat Tire Repair Kit amzn.to/3CFpieB
[CAMERAS]
🛒DJI Mini 2: amzn.to/3fLKTJ8
🛒GoPro 9: amzn.to/3kIvVoP
🛒GoPro Media Mod amzn.to/3SNJlSp
🛒ULANZI Mini Extendable Selfie Stick: amzn.to/3il8bFL
🛒ULANZI 57in Selfie Stick Tripod amzn.to/49L2drh
🛒Camera Hot Shoe Extension amzn.to/40RGFFf
🛒Wireless mic amzn.to/47BhQj8
[MISCELLANEOUS]
🛒Cyansky HS3R Headlamp amzn.to/3Gcjz2x
🛒25g CO2 Cartridges amzn.to/3J9Gf3w
🛒Mountain Bike tube Carrier Strap amzn.to/35X44No
🛒Wireless Earbuds amzn.to/3qlw58m
🛒Lock amzn.to/3CTova6
🛒Cable for lock amzn.to/3uetcHE
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@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 2 месяца назад
E-Bike] 🛒48v 20ah battery amzn.to/3SV0Iko 🛒Bike Trailer amzn.to/3EycKI0 🛒E Bike Motor Kit ------ AliExpress s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEk1rZN ------ Amazon amzn.to/3FhVmsF [SOLAR] 🛒Charge Controller amzn.to/3BHoR21 🛒Meter amzn.to/44RuuJN 🛒200 watt Solar panel ------ AllPowers (Coupon ET10) iallpowers.com/products/allpowers-sf200-flexible-solar-panel-200w?ref=Eric_Tennant ------ Amazon amzn.to/3LkQ1CM 🛒Foldable solar panels ------ AllPowers (Coupon ET10) iallpowers.com/products/100w-portable-solar-panel-charger?ref=Eric_Tennant ------ Amazon amzn.to/3DHxCeg [Bike Camping Gear] 🛒QPAU Sleeping Pad amzn.to/3qgeb6T 🛒Down Sleeping Bag amzn.to/3wBYLyb 🛒1 Person Tent amzn.to/3N8fi2n 🛒Camping Stove Fuel: amzn.to/3umWfHT 🛒Cookware Set: amzn.to/3eO3GBq 🛒Mini Camping Stove: amzn.to/3tf7wsl [BAGS] 🛒Bike Frame bag amzn.to/46rPVAY 🛒Tool bag used as battery bag amzn.to/3GcmM2g [WATER] 🛒Insulated Water Bottle Stainless Steel amzn.to/3uz1A45 🛒Blackburn Outpost Cargo Water Bottle Cage amzn.to/47vkoQe 🛒Voile Straps amzn.to/47sBE8H [TOOLS] 🛒48 volt Air Compressor: amzn.to/2Xqwkn9 🛒Chain Repair Tool amzn.to/3J9Pd0q 🛒Tubeless Flat Tire Repair Kit amzn.to/3CFpieB [CAMERAS] 🛒DJI Mini 2: amzn.to/3fLKTJ8 🛒GoPro 9: amzn.to/3kIvVoP 🛒GoPro Media Mod amzn.to/3SNJlSp 🛒ULANZI Mini Extendable Selfie Stick: amzn.to/3il8bFL 🛒ULANZI 57in Selfie Stick Tripod amzn.to/49L2drh 🛒Camera Hot Shoe Extension amzn.to/40RGFFf 🛒Wireless mic amzn.to/47BhQj8 [MISCELLANEOUS] 🛒Cyansky HS3R Headlamp amzn.to/3Gcjz2x 🛒25g CO2 Cartridges amzn.to/3J9Gf3w 🛒Mountain Bike tube Carrier Strap amzn.to/35X44No 🛒Wireless Earbuds amzn.to/3qlw58m 🛒Lock amzn.to/3CTova6 🛒Cable for lock amzn.to/3uetcHE
@benazeddine5255
@benazeddine5255 3 месяца назад
From Denmark: Thx for sharing this wonderful trip. I am 80 years old and an avid long haul Triker (ICE Sprint FS + Ziflex Mono-wheel Trailer for carrying 65 Kg of camping gear). No EL Assist until now. Last year I completed a 2.886 Km Trip, which took me from Denmark cross over Sweden (Gothenburg-Stockholm) to Finland (Turku to Helsinki), Ferry back to Stockholm and following the East Coast of Sweden to Ystad with a ferry hop to the Island of Gotland (East Coast of Sweden) and further triking to Ystad (South of Sweden. Ferry to the Danish Island of Bornholm and after 2 weeks there ferry to Køge (East Coast of DK, 38 Km south of Copenhagen). Then Triking Ferrying through the Dabisk Islands of Falster-Loland-Langeland to the wonderful Island of Ærø (26 Km N-E of the German town of Lübeck). Then Triking back to Ebeltoft in Denmark. I was seeking info about EL Conversion Tips & Tricks and fell over your Video. Well done and very well filmed. All the best and safe biking journeys in the future. Consider visiting Scandinavia...🙏
@mswarrior932
@mswarrior932 4 дня назад
The semi drivers are the best on the road!! 👍
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 4 дня назад
Yes they are!
@popcopone5172
@popcopone5172 3 месяца назад
as a european watching this, i appreciate that u ve edited what that means in km as well. thanks.
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
Anytime!
@HOBOTECH
@HOBOTECH 3 месяца назад
Like these long form videos. It's like we're riding along. Onward and Forth!
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
More to come!
@thegiantswordworkout
@thegiantswordworkout 2 месяца назад
@@Eric_Tennant Love to see a video on your electrical and how much batteries you have and the estimated time to change from 50 to 100 percent with all your pannels.
@6daysago167
@6daysago167 3 месяца назад
I've been in Phoenix for 45 years (my whole life) and I think you are brave for doing this, best of luck. 👍
@garywozniak7742
@garywozniak7742 2 месяца назад
That ride took some testicular fortitude. Thanks for sharing it. It took me a while to figure out what the green breaks were 😊
@Obs92ford
@Obs92ford 2 месяца назад
I plan to do something similar and head off too Zion from Vegas and back this fall on my bike. Seeing a video like this definitely gives me more confidence, awesome video!! Glad you made it safe too, thanks for posting your adventures
@vicserra8382
@vicserra8382 Месяц назад
Such a good video. I watched the entire ride, just envious as all hell. Looks like so much fun. I am trying to extend my ebike travels as well. Phoenix to Vegas, what a trip. Congrats.
@patrickderosier2516
@patrickderosier2516 Месяц назад
Green break? I was a bit slow to understand what that was. But i got it now in this video. 😂 Just subscribed.
@mykelbaurle5758
@mykelbaurle5758 3 месяца назад
That road wire, as you call it, is the bane of my existence. I ride to the Post Office, about a 1 1/2 miles one way, and I’m always picking the wires and glass slivers out of my tires. Sometimes I get them out before they puncture the tube.
@rhodeislandhiker4745
@rhodeislandhiker4745 2 месяца назад
Awesome video and super cool set up ,I love solar and use it whenever I can. Thanks for sharing the adventure
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 2 месяца назад
Thanks for watching!
@EvilAnomaly
@EvilAnomaly Месяц назад
As someone who grew up in California City it was very surprising to here someone mention Ridgecrest! I'm pretty sure our high school had to play Ridgecrest (Mojave High School) when I was growing up at least. Very interesting video and adventure!
@Ray_Dizon
@Ray_Dizon Месяц назад
Awesome dude! I watched it from start to finish!!!!
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant Месяц назад
Hope you enjoyed it!
@_autoverse
@_autoverse 2 месяца назад
Nice work, not just the trip but the video itself. You’ve done a good job with the edit, the pacing was perfect.
@aaroncatolico7550
@aaroncatolico7550 3 месяца назад
Thanks for sharing your cool little journey with us! It was fun to watch. I'd like to see another journey from you. 👍🏻🤙🏻
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
Glad you enjoyed it! Here day 1 of my latest solar tour.
@captainchedo3592
@captainchedo3592 Месяц назад
Great ride very relaxing stream, green breaks what a nice way to cross desert 🏜 & river🏝. I put pipe insulation as a noodle tire barrier then (tire out) haven't had tire problems since.
@LD666BMX4201987
@LD666BMX4201987 2 месяца назад
Love videos like this. Great job man and enjoyed watching.
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 2 дня назад
Thanks
@davidgambler1591
@davidgambler1591 3 месяца назад
Good Video & audio quality, like the narrative, well done. 👍🏻
@jamesrusselleriii8284
@jamesrusselleriii8284 Месяц назад
I can't believe I watched the whole thing. Fantastic video, looking forward to more long-distance ebike riding content!
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant Месяц назад
Glad you enjoyed it!
@uncrunch398
@uncrunch398 9 дней назад
That's the kind of trip worthy of a tire company sponsoring. If they're confident theirs won't be bothered by what stopped you several times. Those wires probably came from car or truck tires as they blew out.
@TeeCerberus
@TeeCerberus 3 месяца назад
That was dope man, thanks for the video. New sub
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
Thanks for the sub!
@KnightHawkJosh
@KnightHawkJosh 2 месяца назад
Of course I come across your video right as I am moving from Scottsdale to Orlando... Actually had thoughts of doing a cross country PEV trip there.... I sense that we'd had a blast riding around these parts!
@dennisyoung4631
@dennisyoung4631 3 месяца назад
Trick with keeping thorns, etc, out of your tires is 1) using a tire that’s resistant to flats, e.g. Schwalbe Pickup or Big Ben (using both here); fit tire liners, E.G. Mr. Tuffy; and 3) use an Old tube as a “tube liner.” This last helps keep the tire liner’s rough edges from cutting into the tube.
@iblankedurmommy
@iblankedurmommy Месяц назад
I really enjoyed this video ❤
@weswalker1208
@weswalker1208 6 дней назад
I made the whole trip with you. Great video
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 6 дней назад
Glad you enjoyed it!
@phenylxeon
@phenylxeon Месяц назад
this video was very inspiring to me, and bravo to proving the doubters wrong!
@MichaelFergusonVideos
@MichaelFergusonVideos 2 месяца назад
I enjoyed watching your trip. I try to avoid major roads with little or no shoulder with my trike and to use less-travelled streets but that does make it challenging to find the best route.
@knittingnana2939
@knittingnana2939 3 месяца назад
We lived in phoenix for years but had family in idaho and we made that trip from az through nv to id all the time. The road used to go right past the dam and if there was a wreck, God help you. It once took me 5 hours to go 5 miles on that road because of road construction. It was backed up for miles. I could have walked it faster. So it was huge when they built the road that bypassed the dam altogether. I want to say it was 2010 ish. Now we live in oregon but we still travel to arizona because our children are there. That new road has cut an hour out of our travel time. So worth it.
@daniele_go
@daniele_go Месяц назад
Excellent video and great solar adventure, thanks!
@JohnnyGARLAND-e9k
@JohnnyGARLAND-e9k Месяц назад
You really are SO right when you have a accident you will feel the real severe real pain 2 Day's later or 3 weeks later really so so true
@caseykelso1
@caseykelso1 2 месяца назад
Thanks for sharing 🍸.
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 2 месяца назад
My pleasure 😊
@glennnavarro6222
@glennnavarro6222 Месяц назад
love watching you videos I'm from Philippines a bike enthusiast too i like touring here in our place.
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant Месяц назад
Glad you enjoy it!
@tonyg1997
@tonyg1997 3 месяца назад
this was awesome
@mswarrior932
@mswarrior932 4 дня назад
I love the semis! How they give you a little boost! There was lots of them on Route 66 when I rode it end to end!! And the truck stops are awesome!! I love the solar setup Eric!! Might make one myself!!
@kennethbradley2222
@kennethbradley2222 9 дней назад
Interestin project chargin on the go great idea
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 9 дней назад
Thanks 👍
@noniwalker1651
@noniwalker1651 Месяц назад
Well Eric what a trip thank you that was awesome take care Don't forget to take us on your next trip 🤩🤩🤩🤩
@bigjay6743
@bigjay6743 3 месяца назад
Quite the adventure.
@doriandryden
@doriandryden Месяц назад
Look forward to more videos like this
@hughm.2381
@hughm.2381 Месяц назад
I don’t know if I would have subscribed prior to hearing solar optimizer but nevertheless I’m here 😂
@CMcKinnon1013
@CMcKinnon1013 3 месяца назад
Absolutely 💯 true, no point in getting mad
@paraglidingprospector
@paraglidingprospector 22 дня назад
52:41 - That song playing while you entered Jack in the Box had me thinking you were going cut-scene to you exiting an abandoned Jack in the Box. 😂 “Wake me up!…………………..”
@chancevonfreund9145
@chancevonfreund9145 3 месяца назад
Cool adventure! 🚲
@dailyrider2975
@dailyrider2975 2 месяца назад
4:25 2x$5 egg mcmuffin + water isn't bad for breakfast. Soda is where they get ya.
@alvarogaitan2529
@alvarogaitan2529 3 месяца назад
Wow my friend terrific experience congratulations and good luck you the Iron Men God Bless you
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
Thank you kindly
@Izzy_the_Goblin
@Izzy_the_Goblin 3 месяца назад
That was such an amazing adventure! I felt like I was living vicariously through you lol. Traveling through closed roads, camping in super fun places and even passing that scary sign before the Hoover Dam! Needless to say, easy sub! 15 outa 10. You have inspired me to get out there and experience life. Onward and forth! ^^
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
Glad you enjoyed it!
@oboeboy447
@oboeboy447 Месяц назад
11/10
@skipstalforce
@skipstalforce 4 месяца назад
The perfect getaway lol. Great video eric thanks for taking us along
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
Glad you enjoyed it
@Carebear3p0
@Carebear3p0 Месяц назад
Love the set up and hope to have a similar one of my own one day
@Redgoatlv4602
@Redgoatlv4602 Месяц назад
I always thought about going from Phoenix to Tucson taking the old highway.
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant Месяц назад
Done that 2 times now. Best in winter.
@stockbull614
@stockbull614 3 месяца назад
That was pretty incredible!
@shuangaw8777
@shuangaw8777 2 месяца назад
Very cool. Subscribed.
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 2 месяца назад
Thanks for the sub!
@luckylarry5112
@luckylarry5112 2 месяца назад
Bummer on the wreck. I'm building out a cargo bike with a mid-drive and solar. Heading out soon. My question is using a single wheel trailer vs a 2 wheel trailer. Could hit a couple of pros and cons, I have both at my disposal. Safety is my concern. Thanks
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 2 месяца назад
One wheel is better for handling.
@zbusiness88
@zbusiness88 2 месяца назад
gotta have them green breaks
@MiguelGgtr
@MiguelGgtr 3 месяца назад
Wonderful journey, Eric. Solar optimizer is really fun!
@renocampos6197
@renocampos6197 6 месяцев назад
fun video! thanks for sharing your journey.
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 6 месяцев назад
Thanks for watching!
@scottm5167
@scottm5167 Месяц назад
Now that's a trip!
@gsestream
@gsestream 2 месяца назад
try the solar panel snake trailer train, just attach small wheels on the solar panels and attach as a snake, yep 4x wheels
@johnnewsom4316
@johnnewsom4316 3 месяца назад
Awesome trip! Thanks for sharing Man
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
Glad you enjoyed it!
@GEAUXFRUGAL
@GEAUXFRUGAL 3 месяца назад
Such a rich voice.
@mikeychillz2392
@mikeychillz2392 3 месяца назад
everyhard worker in az gets their vocal chords choppes up by the heat
@CMcKinnon1013
@CMcKinnon1013 3 месяца назад
Great video, thanks for sharing, you will make it back home in less than a day too ha,ha !
@offgridsolarpoweredaircond9574
@offgridsolarpoweredaircond9574 3 месяца назад
Pretty cool
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
Your solar trailer is much bigger.
@Makeitliquidfast
@Makeitliquidfast 13 дней назад
I think I'll try that but go to Grand canyon instead from PHX, great video.
@bvgb921
@bvgb921 2 месяца назад
I really enjoyed your video, I have never known anyone get so many punctures as you, where does all those bits of wire come from, we don't have that problem here in the UK.
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 2 месяца назад
Come off the tires when they blow out.
@jimboramen80
@jimboramen80 Месяц назад
Any bikepacking that involves green breaks and jamming tracks from Bleach is alright with me.
@rebelartstudio3730
@rebelartstudio3730 Месяц назад
Love your videos it gives me inspiration. I drove truck for few years, but now I have to take ebike to work and errands currenty doing security. If u ever read this man try cambells chili. It's like as close to real chili and hundred times better than that dog food stuff lol. Take care
@kotnapromke
@kotnapromke Месяц назад
Its Solar Chigur!)
@dominichill9950
@dominichill9950 Месяц назад
The green break lol😂
@Lucky2strokes
@Lucky2strokes 4 месяца назад
Your a legend Brother Great Video
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
I appreciate that
@Lucky2strokes
@Lucky2strokes 3 месяца назад
@Eric_Tennant 😎 ill be down to go next time brother 🫡 I just use gas
@jonasmeier417
@jonasmeier417 2 месяца назад
Great video and content, Eric! Thank you for also writing in kilometers!:-)
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 2 месяца назад
My pleasure!
@15205golfer
@15205golfer 7 месяцев назад
The long awaited, award winning video!
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 7 месяцев назад
Thanks!
@garymarch4711
@garymarch4711 Месяц назад
Awesome trip man! Im building a bikepacking rig right now. Have a decent bike (quietKat jeep), a couple spare batteries and a foldable 150w solar charging station. Been doing "dry runs" on the bike. Started with a 20 mile ride, then 30 mile.. Doing 60 this week. Trying to gauge power consumption... and the ability of my hind end to handle miles lol. Now just need a trailer and lighter camping/ sleeping arrangements. Anyway, I was getting flats on my fat tire bike. They pick up debris. I installed Tannus Armor and man, it helped a lot! Not getting flats. Look into it if you haven't already.
@Billy-cs4cc
@Billy-cs4cc Месяц назад
Tire inserts, fix a flat etc etc etc.
@offgrid2010
@offgrid2010 3 месяца назад
You're speaking to me for sure Eric. All the little things that you might need and run in to are very helpful to know about. I will check out your channel to see if you've posted more technical info ref your power system, batteries, etc.
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
Right on!
@nickbrick21
@nickbrick21 Месяц назад
So at one point you were down 17% while eating at Mc Donald's so the ebike with the solar panel would not effectively keep you going forever. At some point you would have to stop and charge via solar, or plug in like you did at the establishment.
@pcraze1
@pcraze1 3 месяца назад
Great video that shows how difficult and dangerous the roads in AZ are for cycling and how Google Map routes take you on roads with heavy traffic! We have driven this route from Phoenix to Vegas with e-bikes on the bike rack of our SUV and have limited our riding to bike paths or low traffic streets with a bike lane so it was very interesting to see your experience! Appreciate the demonstration to show the idea of charging with solar. For comparison without a solar charging method to ride from Phx to Vegas I would carry two external extender batteries that plug into my Trek Dual Sport E-bike for an added cost of $1000 and additional 10 pounds of weight (5 lbs for each extender battery) and recharge at outlets in coffee shops/hotels etc. That would eliminate the need for a bike trailer. I weigh 100 lbs and my ebike weighs 40 lbs and with one extender battery plugged into my bike I can get 40-80 miles of range carrying 22 lbs of gear depending on surface (gravel vs pavement), incline (uphill vs flat) and assist level (sport-mode vs eco-mode).
@P.Ttrying
@P.Ttrying 7 месяцев назад
Awesome a full length vid🎉 Ebikepacking rocks(with solar!)
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 7 месяцев назад
Slow, but more free then a car with way more camping options.
@rdkuless
@rdkuless 3 месяца назад
funny how states discriminate against Solar Cyclist.. they give tax credits to home oners with solar power... why don't they give tax credits to solar ebikes riders..?
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
To make up for this I added 16kw system to my house.
@mikeychillz2392
@mikeychillz2392 3 месяца назад
yup f america
@paulmryglod4802
@paulmryglod4802 Месяц назад
I heard some old nirvana playing
@jasonstewart3748
@jasonstewart3748 3 месяца назад
Spent my Sunday morning watching this. That trailer is a product that every ebiker should want. I'll be riding today and taking plenty of green breaks. I don't have an ebike yet but my surron lbx passes for one. I'm thinking about doing a trip using a spare battery and small honda generator sometime soon. The lbx has a 2.5 hour charge time with a 60v battery and can charge while it runs so with 1100 watt honda and 10amp charge on my spare and a 5 amp charge I should be able to run both chargers including maintaining a 30mph speed. I want your setup over what I'm planning. It's all about the stealth camping for me. About those flats, take an old tube and wrap your old tube in it or check out those Kevlar tire liners. It'll sacrifice some range but still better than slime. You're living the dream.
@dayshafreeman
@dayshafreeman 3 месяца назад
You are my hero omg this is epic....and I love mcdonalds!!!
@distantdreams2008
@distantdreams2008 2 месяца назад
who starts their bike tour in their flat?! the rest of the video is still reasonably authentic, but the beginning is completely bonkers.
@jcc777
@jcc777 4 месяца назад
I would really recommend you check out Flat Out with Kevlar. Really good stuff.
@aloharay
@aloharay Месяц назад
19:25 store aile 34 also had lightweight mechanix gloves for sale. NEVER get Hormel chili. Stagg or Marie Calanders is edible.
@patrickstarnes2355
@patrickstarnes2355 3 месяца назад
I think it would be a good idea to mount the solar panel above you giving you plenty of shade.🤔 But that's another project for you.
@longrider42
@longrider42 4 месяца назад
Yeah, I live in Wyoming, and sometimes I have to ride on either I-80 or I-25, and the truck drivers are so very careful, but they are professional drivers. Its motor homes I worry about. But I do have flags on my recumbent Ebike, and trailer that I pull.
@kennethbradley2222
@kennethbradley2222 9 дней назад
Use hookworm tires they resist most flats
@FlowJunkie65
@FlowJunkie65 3 месяца назад
Seemed like your bike and all your strategies worked great to get you to Vegas in good form - congratulations! I gotta have a look at your earlier videos because I'm curious how you built up your e-bike and trailer! Great job!
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Gr-8B8ytKEs.html
@pascalj4331
@pascalj4331 3 месяца назад
Extremely good trailer design. 200w seems about right. Plenty of camping gear room, and you didn't even use bike's room for gear. Hinge and quick release is well done and a necessity. Single wheel is big for maneuverability and in theory should be less flat tires. Glad to see good wind performance. The big advantage compared to a "giant" bicycle camper is that ability to take shortcuts, and wiggle the trailer into a hotel room, and a low weight allows a good solar to weight ratio even if giant camper can have much more solar. Your trailer should be a commercial product. Do you have the trailer battery plugged into your bike battery without any concerns for voltage mismatch?
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
Thanks. The trailer in this setup has all 3 batteries in it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Gr-8B8ytKEs.html Lately even the bike frame bags comes off when I'm using the trailer.
@wagonet
@wagonet 2 месяца назад
i love my ebike, it's changed teh way i look at riding. great video!! how sketchy did it feel riding on the side of the highways?
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 2 месяца назад
Not to bad on the highways. The worst part is the sounds of the road, it does get to you a bit after a while.
@aaronbinder6903
@aaronbinder6903 3 месяца назад
Hello Eric, That was a blast to watch!! Very enjoyable. I have the same biking pants. I want to buy more of them but now I can't find them. Anyways great video!! Take care! Onward and forth!! Aaron
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
Glad you enjoyed!
@conman5135
@conman5135 3 месяца назад
Try putting "Slime" tube sealer in those tires It's worked for me..
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 3 месяца назад
I'm still looking for a good pair of mtb 29 road tubeless tires. For now I did put slime in them when I got back.
@jonasmeier417
@jonasmeier417 2 месяца назад
Tires Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour are recommended. Or from other brands (Kenda, Maxxis, Panaracer...) the thickest ones.
@simms196
@simms196 7 месяцев назад
Excellent road trip, scenery & documentary of your travels! Very interesting way of maintaining your battery with that solar trailer. Great full length video 👍
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 7 месяцев назад
Thanks for watching!
@mobileplayers5008
@mobileplayers5008 3 месяца назад
Im suggest u do a shade around ur bike next time u do another cross country. So the shade can block the sun n keep u cool.
@RyanGuardalabene
@RyanGuardalabene 3 месяца назад
Phoenix and Medford got it 3
@normanwray1341
@normanwray1341 6 месяцев назад
You are new man don't worry your self 😅
@briansmythe3000
@briansmythe3000 3 месяца назад
Quick green break 😮 😂 That's Cool I wanna get a solar panel too take when I go camping in the Wongies for the weekend Are they the super moto X tires I just put some big ben plus on mine Im glad you didn't get hurt when you took a little spill I hate riding on highways with Trucks and what not, People staring at there Phone with cruise control on LOL
@kratakiis
@kratakiis Месяц назад
i want to do this so bad
@thegiantswordworkout
@thegiantswordworkout 2 месяца назад
I LOVED IT! I WATCHED THE WHOLE THING! How many total miles dod you do? Was it 7 days?
@Eric_Tennant
@Eric_Tennant 2 месяца назад
5 days, and about 420 miles
@thegiantswordworkout
@thegiantswordworkout 2 месяца назад
@@Eric_Tennant This is superb superb. Would love to see a video all on electrical and a video that would show you relaxing to recharge from 50 percent to 100 with all your gear. Love to get an idea how long it takes to charge with panels only.
@softdorothy
@softdorothy 3 месяца назад
Not that it matters, but looking at the tread pattern on the rear-most trailer wheel, it looks to be installed in reverse.
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