After seeing the tour of your trailer lights, I wonder if the manufacturer could put the longer bottom lights and put them up top? I'm sure its arguable as far as aesthetics goes, but dang it would be a nice eye catcher to have four of those long lights flashing at you especially when the you hit the brakes! The steps problem is more than an Emma and I problem, it is indeed something Pam and I noticed when looking at trailers with steps like these. Its just even greater for you two because of how you operate and live full time, as you said. Starting @12:55 when you were looking at the hitch, I noticed something with the rear window as you were walking around, there is a distortion in the center of the acrylic window. Its either a bit pushed in or out and I was wondering if it was visible to you when looking outside when you are at the table, or anywhere in the trailer? Then I noticed the same anomaly on the right side window @14:43 and the left side window @14:48 when you were getting into Lenny. I am seeing a pattern here and maybe its just what happens to those BIG acrylic windows as they flex or something? If you cant see it when you are looking out, then its not a problem, obviously. The Mexican food looked great! Love me some Carne Asada but that is where it ends. For some reason, I have some kind of food allergy that has yet to be identified when I eat Mexican food. Its a spice or something, it's weird, and it gives me a sick stomach. I can eat chips and salsa and I am usually fine... I'm weird. Love that spot you guys frequent on the water. This is the first night view you have shown us and its awesome! But, boy howdy, it looks cold!
Upper lamps would be a great addition, completely agreed! Thankfully the steps are a small thing to deal with but something nevertheless. Yep, the windows have a bit of wave though I believe we had the same deal with our NuCamp Avia and Cirrus as well... 🤔 The smaller ones don't have the flex, but the bigger ones do, and you don't notice anything at all from the inside. 👀 There must be some spice allergy, interesting! The food was fantastic though, and the restaurant is consistent each time we go there, which is so important to us. Yep, definitely a cold night but this was the first time vlogging at night with the bigger camera and it makes a WORLD of difference. The GoPro would just appear like digital noise or pure black in the same scenario!
I use those and Eva Dry. They plug in to reset them. I think for their climate they need to seriously consider a robust dehumidifier if they don’t already have one.
I think a space heater that uses oil to heat, rather than electrical rods would be more power efficient. As the heater element just has to heat up the small oil tank which circulates the oil and then radiates the heat off metal fins. What do you think
It's possible, though each one I'm seeing needs to put out 700W+, similar to a space heater so we can't afford the power to run it! I suspect they're still so high power because they still heat an element of some sort to heat the oil. I may be wrong, I've not done much research into the mechanics.
A little more research determines that oil heaters are generally considered efficient for heating because they retain heat well and can provide a consistent warmth over time. However, they are not necessarily more efficient in terms of energy consumption compared to other electric heaters, as all electric heaters convert electricity to heat at 100% efficiency. So if we had the power they'd be just as well!
Been your fan since you were rolling in the super class C and flying your Old Glory stars & strips. Love this new direction you have taken. Rarely do I follow those in motor coaches but you were original and real! And you’re a patriot in the Pacific NW 💥OK you need to seriously look up Ecoflow charger for your lithium setup. Sadly far too many don’t get it and need to take advantage of their vehicles charging capabilities while towing or standing still. Without adding a larger alternator or an additional one. Please look it up on TH-cam how it’s being used! EcoFlow 800W Alternator Charger
🐇 🕳️ 🐥 here: Our previous owners loved the turn signals on the top and bottom because they had bikes on the hitch. He installed a smart plug and it is pretty slick. That was a mod they did we really appreciate. The only thing I don’t like about the bathroom light is it is TOO BRIGHT in the middle of the night. I put a red plastic sheet over it before bed. Stay warm you guys! If it makes you feel better, my sister is in Sioux Falls dog sitting for our cousin. The wind chill is -11. 🥶 It’s cold here but not that cold. Makes me feel warm knowing we are here. FYI Hubby is from Seattle (Queen Ann Hill & Magnolia) Elaine
That's exactly why we're excited about the lights as well! A smart plug is a good idea also. I know what you mean about the light being too bright lol We may have to add a tint in the plastic housing, good idea there! NEGATIVE ELEVEN??? No thank you. We love South Dakota, but that's too freaking cold! And I imagine your husband is familiar with many of the places we visit then!
Good morning! Thanks!! Yeah, we've been super happy so far! I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop, and I'll certainly be pointing out the flaws to help inform others. I'm sure there's a flaw or two somewhere... 😂
@ When I grounded it to itself (as worked with the Tesla previously, nothing official) it showed that the polarity was then switched. There's a trick out there somewhere, I'm sure.
Looking forward to that update. We have one step fixed on the outside. The previous owners were smart enough not to get the two steps despite having the lift kit installed. They did this because sometimes there isn’t enough clearance for two. So when two are needed they used a step stool. This is what we do.
Our AllPowers R2500 has 5x20A outlets, one that's a typical RV 30A hookup connection. I was surprised that it wouldn't power the rig, I'll need to do some more digging to see how to fix this. 🤞
@@CozyLivingMachine i wonder if that all powers needs to be grounded in order to transfer the power. I would have thought just plugging that rv 30 amp cable into the all powers was a no brainer guess i was wrong lol
I liked the trailer for a minute ❤ But up until the light in the window, and the porch stares, and the hose for the water,and the frame for the awning / window ,and im not sure if i missed if ther was a vent fan of any kind? Im sure there's going to be afew other things, it seems that the dealership should have really gone thru everything with you. I do like the trailer ❤
I like the stairs because they are sturdy. Strong sturdy steps have been a problem with many RVs. I think it would be easy to wipe off before leaving site. But this of course is my opinion. I like your FatPandaFrank name and logo. ☺
After seeing the tour of your trailer lights, I wonder if the manufacturer could put the longer bottom lights and put them up top? I'm sure its arguable as far as aesthetics goes, but dang it would be a nice eye catcher to have four of those long lights flashing at you especially when the you hit the brakes! The steps problem is more than an Emma and I problem, it is indeed something Pam and I noticed when looking at trailers with steps like these. Its just even greater for you two because of how you operate and live full time, as you said.
Starting @12:55 when you were looking at the hitch, I noticed something with the rear window as you were walking around, there is a distortion in the center of the acrylic window. Its either a bit pushed in or out and I was wondering if it was visible to you when looking outside when you are at the table, or anywhere in the trailer? Then I noticed the same anomaly on the right side window @14:43 and the left side window @14:48 when you were getting into Lenny. I am seeing a pattern here and maybe its just what happens to those BIG acrylic windows as they flex or something? If you cant see it when you are looking out, then its not a problem, obviously.
The Mexican food looked great! Love me some Carne Asada but that is where it ends. For some reason, I have some kind of food allergy that has yet to be identified when I eat Mexican food. Its a spice or something, it's weird, and it gives me a sick stomach. I can eat chips and salsa and I am usually fine... I'm weird.
Love that spot you guys frequent on the water. This is the first night view you have shown us and its awesome! But, boy howdy, it looks cold!
Upper lamps would be a great addition, completely agreed! Thankfully the steps are a small thing to deal with but something nevertheless. Yep, the windows have a bit of wave though I believe we had the same deal with our NuCamp Avia and Cirrus as well... 🤔 The smaller ones don't have the flex, but the bigger ones do, and you don't notice anything at all from the inside. 👀
There must be some spice allergy, interesting! The food was fantastic though, and the restaurant is consistent each time we go there, which is so important to us. Yep, definitely a cold night but this was the first time vlogging at night with the bigger camera and it makes a WORLD of difference. The GoPro would just appear like digital noise or pure black in the same scenario!
The moisture catchers from the dollar tree work great to pull the moisture out of the air. Cheap too
I use those and Eva Dry. They plug in to reset them. I think for their climate they need to seriously consider a robust dehumidifier if they don’t already have one.
Good tip! Thanks!!
I think a space heater that uses oil to heat, rather than electrical rods would be more power efficient. As the heater element just has to heat up the small oil tank which circulates the oil and then radiates the heat off metal fins.
What do you think
It's possible, though each one I'm seeing needs to put out 700W+, similar to a space heater so we can't afford the power to run it! I suspect they're still so high power because they still heat an element of some sort to heat the oil. I may be wrong, I've not done much research into the mechanics.
A little more research determines that oil heaters are generally considered efficient for heating because they retain heat well and can provide a consistent warmth over time. However, they are not necessarily more efficient in terms of energy consumption compared to other electric heaters, as all electric heaters convert electricity to heat at 100% efficiency. So if we had the power they'd be just as well!
Been your fan since you were rolling in the super class C and flying your Old Glory stars & strips. Love this new direction you have taken. Rarely do I follow those in motor coaches but you were original and real! And you’re a patriot in the Pacific NW 💥OK you need to seriously look up Ecoflow charger for your lithium setup. Sadly far too many don’t get it and need to take advantage of their vehicles charging capabilities while towing or standing still. Without adding a larger alternator or an additional one. Please look it up on TH-cam how it’s being used! EcoFlow 800W Alternator Charger
Hell yeah! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 And thanks for the tip, we'll check that out!
Love the turn signals/stop lights up high. I carry bicycles and they can sometimes block the turn signals.
That's why we love them as well!
🐇 🕳️ 🐥 here:
Our previous owners loved the turn signals on the top and bottom because they had bikes on the hitch.
He installed a smart plug and it is pretty slick. That was a mod they did we really appreciate.
The only thing I don’t like about the bathroom light is it is TOO BRIGHT in the middle of the night. I put a red plastic sheet over it before bed.
Stay warm you guys! If it makes you feel better, my sister is in Sioux Falls dog sitting for our cousin. The wind chill is -11. 🥶 It’s cold here but not that cold. Makes me feel warm knowing we are here.
FYI Hubby is from Seattle (Queen Ann Hill & Magnolia)
Elaine
That's exactly why we're excited about the lights as well! A smart plug is a good idea also. I know what you mean about the light being too bright lol We may have to add a tint in the plastic housing, good idea there!
NEGATIVE ELEVEN??? No thank you. We love South Dakota, but that's too freaking cold! And I imagine your husband is familiar with many of the places we visit then!
Yay Marysville!!!
I saw your La Conner video, another local! 🤘
Thank you for your channel it inspires us
I'm so glad it helps! And I appreciate you watching!
Good morning guys ! Everything looking good, great video ! 👍👍👍👍👍
Good morning! Thanks!! Yeah, we've been super happy so far! I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop, and I'll certainly be pointing out the flaws to help inform others. I'm sure there's a flaw or two somewhere... 😂
Ladder rack decked out with solar panels.
You're late. I've already walked the dogs. 😂
Blame it on the temporary lack of power and coffee shop Wi-Fi!
@CozyLivingMachine have you tried a grounding plug with the "solar" generator?
@ When I grounded it to itself (as worked with the Tesla previously, nothing official) it showed that the polarity was then switched. There's a trick out there somewhere, I'm sure.
Looks like those steps would be frustrating over time, sure you will work that out.
Stay tuned! We have a fix for the future. 😎
Looking forward to that update. We have one step fixed on the outside. The previous owners were smart enough not to get the two steps despite having the lift kit installed. They did this because sometimes there isn’t enough clearance for two. So when two are needed they used a step stool. This is what we do.
i would have thought that alpowers would have charged it; guess the 2 30 amp plugs are not configured the same way, interesting.
Our AllPowers R2500 has 5x20A outlets, one that's a typical RV 30A hookup connection. I was surprised that it wouldn't power the rig, I'll need to do some more digging to see how to fix this. 🤞
@@CozyLivingMachine i wonder if that all powers needs to be grounded in order to transfer the power. I would have thought just plugging that rv 30 amp cable into the all powers was a no brainer guess i was wrong lol
I liked the trailer for a minute ❤
But up until the light in the window, and the porch stares, and the hose for the water,and the frame for the awning / window ,and im not sure if i missed if ther was a vent fan of any kind? Im sure there's going to be afew other things, it seems that the dealership should have really gone thru everything with you. I do like the trailer ❤
There are no dealers. It is factory direct.
There are a few quirks with it but so far it's fantastic overall, maybe an adjustment here or there. 🤘😎
Did you guys get the heat strips as well or just the spray insulation? Are you on the Escape forum? Cheers and thanks for a great video. 😊
Heat strips also! Nope, not on the Escape forum yet, but I've heard good things... 🙂
Really like that trailer. Well done.
Thank you!!
What’s your tow truck?
2024 Ram 2500 with a 6.7L Cummins 👍
Those stairs are annoying the hell out of me and I'm not even the one living in the trailer. GET. THEM. OUT.
I like the stairs because they are sturdy. Strong sturdy steps have been a problem with many RVs. I think it would be easy to wipe off before leaving site. But this of course is my opinion. I like your FatPandaFrank name and logo. ☺
@@Rottingboards Thank you! I just don't like how the stairs get in the way of everything lol.
We sure will, in due time. 😎