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4WardJourney
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We are a recently retired couple interested in continuing to learn, explore, and discover, as we travel around North America in our Class B camper van. Having the opportunity to work and live internationally sparked our interest in seeing more of nature's wonder, and in meeting new people, learning new things - and being open to discovery and exploration. We want to make sure we continue that "Forward Journey" in retirement! So join us as we travel in our Winnebago Class B camper - doing the "Van Life" thing and finding new places to explore. Sometimes we will take our forward journey via our Corvette, Motorcycle, or even the Jeep - the point is continuing to grow, see, learn, and discover - we'd love to have you along for the journey!
RV Refrigerator Improvements- Adding Ventilation
Improving the performance of our RV Refrigerator by adding internal ventilation. Our 2017 Winnebago Paseo was having intermittent problems with our Nova Kool refrigerator. While investigating to see if it was the control module, I found our problem was related to ventilation - so in this video I add a vent to improve our fridge performance.
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Motorcycle Safety Gear - Air Pump and Helmet Lights
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Video of two Motorcycle Safety tools - an Air Pump for proper Tire Inflation, and Helmet Lighting to improve visibility. As we get ready for spring, check out these important safety tips for safe motorcycle riding! In this video I mention a couple of specific products - I get no compensation and have no affiliation with these vendors or products - I'm just sharing what has worked for me. The JA...
LED Hood Light Strip Installation
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Installing an LED Hood Light Strip on a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. This easy to install accessory adds some jazz to the front end of any vehicle. This video shows how I installed it on my 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV - but the process would be similar for other vehicles. Our channel is called @4WardJourney and it's all about enjoying life to the fullest in retirement. Often that means road trips in ou...
RV House Batteries Not Charging
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RV House Batteries are not being charged by the motorhome engine alternator. In this video I share my journey of replacing the solenoid that allows the alternator to charge the RV House Batteries - but I make some mistakes! Join me for a 'how not to' story and some lessons learned. Our Channel is @4WardJourney we are Dale and Jeannine and we enjoy sharing our trips and travel in our Class B mot...
Watkins Glen State Park
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Watkins Glen State Park in New York. Beautiful waterfalls along the Gorge Trail at this park in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. We stay overnight at Sunset View Creamery, a member of the Harvest Host network. Join us for a hike alongside 19 waterfalls through the gorge trail at this famous state park in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. We are Dale and Jeannine and our channel is @4Ward...
Iceland Fire and Ice
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Iceland's beauty expressed in Fire and Ice! Join us for a tour of the Southern and Eastern coasts of Iceland. We start where the tectonic plates meet and then explore the lava center, Waterfalls, a boat ride in the Glacier Lagoon, hiking on the Glacier, and tours of Icelandic farms and villages. We are Dale and Jeannine and our channel is called @4WardJourney We love to explore in retirement an...
The Long Haul: 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV 10,000-Mile Update - Pros, Cons, and Surprises!
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With over 10,000 miles on our 2023 Chev Bolt EUV - would we buy it again? Now that we've lived with the car for almost a year - what are the Pros, Cons, and Surprises of owning a Chev Bolt. Our Channel is called 4WardJourney where we share information on travel, Class B RVing, motorcycles, and electric vehicles. But mostly the channel is about living retirement life to it's fullest - the joy is...
Importing a Motorcycle to Canada - a great road trip!
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Importing a CanAm Spyder from the United States to Canada. We go over the steps to import a motorcycle including the RIV procedures, duty, and provincial registration. Along the way we capture some great motorcycle riding and scenery along the 4,000 mile road trip! Our channel is @4WardJourney we cover living life to it's fullest in retirement. Often we capture travel in our Class B RV, but als...
Windshield Replacement Chev Bolt EUV - Will the Camera Systems Still Work?
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Replacing the Windshield on a 2023 Chev Bolt EUV with Safelite. Will the forward camera systems, rain sensor, rear view camera still work after replacement? Check out the process of a total windshield replacement by Safelite Autoglass including the calibration of camera and rain sensor systems. Our channel is 4WardJourney - we highlight RV Travel in our Class B, Electric Vehicle reviews, Motorc...
EV Reviews Mustang Mach-E and Genesis GV60
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Short reviews of the Ford Mustang Mach -E x4 and the Genesis GV60. Comparing AWD Fully Electric Vehicles, Ford's Mustang Mach-E and the new Genesis GV60. I join my son Tom for a couple of quick test drives of two leading EV choices - both these SUVs are fully electric, have AWD, quick charging, high performance, and long range. Our channel 4WardJourney is all about living life to the fullest in...
RV Camping in Nebraska - Turns out there is a lot to do!
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RV Camping in Nebraska - Turns out there is a lot to do!
Do EVs powered by fossil fuel reduce greenhouse gases?
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Do EVs powered by fossil fuel reduce greenhouse gases?
Motorcycle GPS Apple CarPlay Android Auto
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Motorcycle GPS Apple CarPlay Android Auto
EV Road Trip Charging - Bolt EUV 500 mile trip
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EV Road Trip Charging - Bolt EUV 500 mile trip
2023 Chevy Bolt EUV review - a great value!
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2023 Chevy Bolt EUV review - a great value!
Carolinas - Myrtle Beach & Bald Head Island
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Carolinas - Myrtle Beach & Bald Head Island
Afton Alps and Tyrol Basin - Midwest Skiing!
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Afton Alps and Tyrol Basin - Midwest Skiing!
Utah's Flaming Gorge and Moonshine Arch
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Utah's Flaming Gorge and Moonshine Arch
Park City & Wasatch National Forest Utah
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Park City & Wasatch National Forest Utah
Des Moines? I love DSM. We should have an affordable EV meetup
Great video and great memories for you and your sons. Taking this tomorrow with my own son. Video was perfect as was curious as to how it would be…now I know! Great video
Have fun! It was a great memory for us. I’m sure you will have a wonderful day tomorrow. Good luck.
Thanks for the video. Really enjoyed it.
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video.
You make it look so easy! Very thorough and easy to follow explanation! Thanks for the great vid!
Glad it was helpful!
Make you life easier, get a Tesla
Which fuse you connected to the red wire? I tried install to my Traverse, and connected the red wires with the Headlights fuse, but the LED lights just always on even my car is not turn on!😢
I connected my red wire to a fuse that was called headlight alignment. In my case it was fuse 37 but I expect it could be different on a Chevy traverse. You want to check for fuse that is tied to the ignition so It only comes on when the car turns on.
@@4WardJourney I also have the same car as you, found fuse 37, but how do i put a tap in kit to that tiny fuse? It's a 10amp fuse, but the tap kit prongs are too big to fit in that fuse hole... waiting on your reply, thanks!
Great video, narration and solid work by the tech. Was curious how this all worked these days and this answered everything!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks!
No problem!
What is the link for the seat? I have a Gel after market seat and it kills me and my wife.
Thanks for watching - my seat is from Corbin - it is the “young guns” model - here is their link www.corbin.com/kawasaki/kv17vaqg.shtml
Thanks for the video! Have the same problem with my 2023 Winnebago Solis pocket. Seems the house batts are not charging while driving. Was hoping to be able to remedy my self!
Glad you enjoyed the video - good luck. Hopefully, you’ll be able to remedy it and your Solis will be back in charging action!
Very cool helmet, looks like a great product!
Thanks - yes I really like the added visibility the helmet light gives me
just got this in standard Model 2023 in black , with 20.4k miles, almost new condition and no wrecks for 17.8k USD TOTAL.. and i havent even included the tax credit yet. did i get a good deal?
Sounds like you got a great deal! Enjoy your Bolt!
@4WardJourney good to know, thanks! 😀
I have got this few weeks ago. Where do I connect the red wire in the fuse box? I m not a mechanic or anything lol. I seen some people wrapping the wire around the fuse itself. Which is the correct way and I have a mg hs. Thank you for any help guys ❤
Thanks for watching - hope you enjoy the hood lights. I used a fuse tap to connect to the fuse box - so the wires connect to the fuse tap device
Do you still need to link it to the bike or does it have its own speaker to hear
Thanks for watching - I haven’t worried about sound so far - I just use the visual - but I do believe it has audio out - and if you bike has blue tooth - your phone can connect to the audio that way
Hello sir , may ask if you have any issues with your refrigerator ? Seems to have very sporadic temperatures. RV Repair shop said nothing is wrong ,, well ,, thats not what the temperatures say . Any thoughts you can relay back. Thank you
Yes, I did have similar problems. The fridge was intermittently working, but I found the solution was to add extra ventilation I’ve got a video coming out soon. I’ll show how I tackled the project.
Great !! Looking forward to it . Thank you for your reply
Question? Can we install the hood light and a headlight LED decorative light or do you advise against both choosing one or the other?
I’m sure you could install both I think just choosing one or the other would look better
@@4WardJourney thanks 😊
@@4WardJourney when i attach it to the negative battery and the radio with the tap the light is staying on...does the fuse I take out go on the bottom or top of the tap or what am I doing wrong?
I used fuse number 37 as that relates to power that only goes on when the car is turned on and goes off off when the car is turned off - if you’re using fuse other than that, it might be a fuse that is powered independent of whether or not the ignition is on
@@daleward5483 is 37 standard for most vehicles the vehicle in question is a Toyota Camry. Thanks for all of your assistance.
Do you have the links to the products?
Yes, sorry I had meant to include those in the comments. Here are the links. Hope these work for you: www.amazon.com/Nilight-50039R-Circuit-Standard-Warranty/dp/B07TG1ZGD3 www.amazon.com/HConce-Dynamic-Exterior-Flexible-Daytime/dp/B0BV9C3QSM
Quadlock solves any phone vibration issues
Thanks - good information - how do you protect the phone from weather while on quadlock?
Does the strip stay on when it’s daylight or just at night when the automatic headlights come on?
Thanks for watching - good question! The fuse I used comes on when the car is on so the lights are on both daytime and nighttime. If you use a different fuse to tap into, you could have the light bar only come on when the headlights are on.
Sounds good to be on day and night. #37. Thanks!!! Mine is on order, along with the fuse tap.
Great I bet you’ll enjoy it!
Cool product! Thanks! I couldn’t find your links but I did manage to find the products on Amazon.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great video! Does your device turn off when you make a quick stop at a toll or traffic light after some hours of continuous use?
Thanks for watching! No I’ve haven’t experienced that specifically- I have had a problem where the 12 volt adapter I had in the accessory plug (cigarette lighter adapter) was flakey and it would reboot the device - but a new 12 volt adapter solved it.
@4WardJourney Do you have it connected directly to 12V? Because I connected it to the motorcycles usb outlet, which is 5v. And together with the device comes the cable to connect directly to the battery and a converter from 12v-24v to 5v.
@@4WardJourney oh, thank you very much for answering me! 😊 😊😊🇧🇷
Is it road legal in California?
Thanks for watching - I’m not sure of the regulations in CA so you’d have to check with local authorities. It doesn’t make too bright a light and there are other vehicles with full light bars from the factory.
We just did this to my son’s car and it’s dead now. It’s not the 12v either. We had it towed to Chevy. We’ll find out in a few days what’s wrong with it. Maybe a fuse issue. Which fuse slot did you use?
If I May ask about something on a different subject, do you have any problems with your exhaust fan leaking water during a heavy rain. The one above the kitchen area.
Yes, we have had leaks at that fan during very heavy rains. I have tried to put extra sealant, dicor, on the roof, and it has helped, but not totally solved it. I really like the fantastic fan but it is annoying that there is an occasional leak there.
@4WardJourney I've done same ,even had a professional rv center adress it ,, still get leaks from time to time
I just did another job of putting on some sealant around the fan - I found a joint about a quarter of an inch up on the actual fan housing and I wondered if water might be getting up there because the seal between the fan and the Van roof looks OK - so I’ve put sealant now around that seam on the actual fan itself- hope it helps. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Really like your videos. Very informative . Can you leave the yellow wire off under the seat?
Do you mean the Ford wire that connects for the seatbelt warning? - I assume that could be an option.
@@4WardJourney oh I thought it's was for when the seat was turned around ,
I'm doing this on my Bolt ⚡!
Great - I’m sure you’ll like it! Isn’t the Bolt great!
Is that double sided adhesive on the light strip?
Thanks for watching - yes it is double sided tape
Great vid. Is the fuse box the same for the Bolt EV 2023?
Thanks for watching! I’m not sure if the fuse boxes are exactly the same for the EV and EUV but would think they likely are very similar.
@@4WardJourney Can I ask why you put a 20A fuse in the fuse tap instead of another 10A, like the one you took out?
Thanks for the question - the fuse tap provides two fuse inputs - I put the original 10amp one back in the position for the original component and used the 20 amp for the new LED lights as that was the closest one I had that size
Very well done. Even I understood it.
Thanks!!
Very nice! Q- why did you mount to the hood (movable part) and not to the grill (non movable) part?
Good question - I thought the light would be more visible if the LED was on the hood as opposed to the grill - but it may be similar with either mount position
@@4WardJourney 1 more question - what fuse # did you tap?
I used fuse 37 - it says it’s related to the headlights alignment
That looks so cool!
Thanks - yes it dresses it up a bit!
Ordered the same thing down loaded it to my phone but when I try to down load to my hearing Aids or ear buds only get music coming from carplay and not to ear buds . Can you tell me what the prob is or how to fix . thanks
Thanks for watching - I i’m not sure about the configuration you’re running as I don’t have earbuds that I’m using with my set up I would suggest trying to pair the earbuds directly to the phone and not the CarPlay device
Great job keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
What is the adapter for the pipes you added?
I added an Fi 2000 adapter for the fuel injection - here is an old video of the pipes upgrade - it was one of my first TH-cam efforts so don’t laugh too much! th-cam.com/video/JYe0gZUbeEw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=tXoXyqBK7LQlRqXg
Get a B to B battery charger
Good point - that would certainly be the plan if I was to switch to lithium, I would need to get a B2B charger.
How would this road be with a Class A motorhome ??
Thanks for watching - I think the road would be okay for a Class A motorhome. Some twists and turns but not anything you couldn’t handle.
I fully understand your trials in DIY repairs to an electrical system. I installed one on my Microcamper (Promaster City). I recently upgraded the battery to Lithium because my AGM voltage dropped below the 12v fridge’s low voltage cutout way too early. I highly recommend getting Lithium batteries and a dedicated DC-DC charger when the time comes. The ‘smart’ alternator references the highest voltage it senses (usually the chassis battery). The DC controller can be configured to optimize charging for any battery (AGM or Lithium) Enjoy Florida!
Thanks for the feedback - yes Lithium would be a nice upgrade down the road.
Validates my reason for choosing a Tesla for the charging network alone. Thanks for your video.
Thanks for watching the video - yes for the charging network and for fast charging Tesla is a great choice.
Hello from the west coast of Canada. In early 2023 I got a Bolt euv Lt1 -- which comes with the driver and comfort packages in Canada -- as a commuting tool only, and I liked it so much I sold five gas and diesel vehicles (the then-still-crazy used car market helped that decision). I wish the Bolt had a heat pump, but the lowest-priced Tesla 3 was $14,000 more at the time, and it wasn't worth it to me. The efficient, little Bolt is saving me so much money because gas here in Canada is expensive; reg gas here now is $6.25/us gal, and in the summer it was $7.50/gal. With home charging $0.1406/kwh here, driving the Bolt costs me 1/3 what it cost to put gas in my '19 Prius, which averaged a calculated 56 us mpg over 55K miles. Faster charging would be nice, but I hope the Bolt's slow charging helps the battery last longer with less degradation. My euv was $42,000 out the door here, but in 2023 the average price of a new car in Canada was $66K plus tax.
Hello! Thanks for watching - and sharing your Bolt EUV story. Yes, as a commuter car the Bolt makes so much sense. I would agree with you that the slower fast charging rate may bring benefits in the long term in overall battery life. Have a great day in beautiful BC!
I got to sit in the original Bolt when I was there several years ago, and the Bolt was only available in a couple of states, even though it was built in my home state of Michigan. A year or so later, I bought one, which I still have. A fun little car!
Very cool!
So there are no greenhouse gases using a Bolt?
Hi - yes in terms of driving - the electric cars do not produce green house gases themselves. As mentioned in the video, there can be greenhouse gases produced by the underlying source of the electricity production for example coal, however, even if the electricity is produce by fossil fuel - the net result of using an electric car is less greenhouse gas than an internal combustion engine car.
So coal emits no green house gases
Wow that’s amazing! How long did you take to get to the top? I’ll probably do this hike in september and I’m also afraid of heights 😬
I was wondering the same thing!
Glad you enjoyed the video. I think from the time we got off the mountain bikes till we reach the top was probably four hours.
Excellent video! So helpful and well-made. Much appreciated!
Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed it. We are having fun driving the Bolt and are happy to share the experience.
No idea how I ended here but I love it
Same
Welcome. Glad you ended up here!
I have a 2020 Bolt but rarely use the heater - it saves a lot (though I've only measured it on a 100 mile round trip). As I dress for the weather outside before I get in the car, I use the seat heater and steering wheel heater (such a good thing) and just have the fan setting at 2; I average about 3.7 mi/Kwh even down to 25oF (haven't driven any trips at lower temps yet. Liked your video !
Glad you like the video. Yes, good approach to limiting the use of the heater - It does impact range.
Are you really saving money on gas, based on your charge rates/cost it seems like a wash. Do the same trip in a civic or corolla and i think that you get to your destination soon for equal or less cost. Im i off base?
Good question - yes I think the “fuel” cost of an electric car on a road trip, where you are charging at public DC fast chargers, is probably a wash with a high efficiency gas car. Where the savings come in are on those more frequent days when you can charge at home for a lower cost. The other longer term savings comes from the lower cost of maintaining an EV compared to an internal combustion engine. Also there is the environmental benefits of reducing greenhouse gases.
A nice walk through that canyon. Just imagine the guys working on that walkway, one stone at a time. What a way to spend your summer vacation?
Thanks for watching - yes I’m thankful for all the work that went into creating that trail along the gorge so that we can all enjoy it!
Great video, but I was waiting for the vette vs bolt😉
Coming soon! Just need to let the snow melt a bit!
That was so beautiful! Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks Diana! Looking forward to making a video of a river cruise someday!!
GM has a pattern of perfecting a vehicle then they stop selling it.
Good point - they say they are going to continue the Bolt on their new EV platform - hopefully that’s the case
It was only fairly recently that the 2025 Bolt was announced. Seems like a smart move, given how much people seem to like the 2023 model.
Have you thought about mounting it right in the center of your bars? That’s where I was thinking I’d mount mine if it would work.
Yes, mounting it in the center of the bars could work well. My radio controls are behind the center so for me, it works better up to the right.
@@4WardJourney can you play music from the CarPlay device to the motorcycle speaker system?
@rayray3866 I don’t think so - I gave the iPod adapter from Kawasaki and I use an old iPod for music on the bike