@@RoamingwiththeRamsays That’s great! I wasn’t aware of those. I’m in the process of doing a swap out to a Gen 3 flat mount on the roof. Be watching for a video!
Nice video. Lots of great tips. Condolences on your loss of Pedro. It's very nice that you are considerate and turn your taillights and marker lights off when they may disturb your neighbors. It seems like there are now so many campers that leave their cap, marker, and taillights on all day and all night with virtually no consideration for those around them.
Condolences Pedro. Hope you guys are doing well. Checking wet bolts is a game changer. Thank you for sharing. Video on tips and tricks looking forward to the next one
Yeah, we just bought a 2023 Jayco North Point last year and we tow it from the PNW to NC, and from NC back to the PNW by the way of Vegas, and we have another long trip coming up here soon so what I'm doing now is to grease all of my wet bolts because I haven't done it since we drove about 9K miles. I got underneath to do it and I broken one of the fitting off so now I need to replace one of the grease fit and which I have the tools to do that now, but I find out that some of the bolts didn't take any grease, so I figure two things, one, that it didn't need it and two, none is getting into the bolts, what I have find out through one of the forums you suppose to jack up it to take the pressure off and then you will be able to put grease in but I have to do that for sure. Enjoy your tips and tricks even though I don't have a Brinkley but it still appy.
Wow! Glad we could help. I hadn’t heard about having to jack it up first it to accept grease! I have one that won’t take any grease. I might try the jacking trick and see if that helps. Thank you for watching and for your comment!
@chasing70degrees23 We have the same issue on 2 of our bolts. Not really jack up, but use the stabilizer to raise a side of 5er & take some weight off the connection.
These are some great tips, especially the Starlink switch. Please accept my condolences; Pedro will be remembered. Safe travels, Jackie and Ross.👍🏾❤️🙏🏾
Thanks guys, lots to unpack there, a bunch of things i never thought of to. Greasing those zerk fittings, was that even mentioned in the handover,, Im guessing not
#815 here. Just return from a two-day trip at a local campsite to get the bugs worked out. Lot of great tips you guys have. I did not know that the 50 amp cord reel had a bypass to manually pull it out I have to look at that. I hit the switch and let it unreal itself automatically. Great tip Also when you put your curtain rod up in the back how did you get up to the Black box did you take the beds out or is there room to get up there. Reason I'm asking cuz I think my low limit switch on my Happy Jack's has come loose or something because they will go up but won't come down. Looks like it's a tight fit to get in there even with the beds and the Happy Jack's mainly drop to the bottom is this the case. Any tips to get up to that black box. Also like the idea of putting the water pressure regulator in the wet bay. Not only would it is keep it from freezing as you said but I would think it would keep you from leaving it screwed into the water pedestal at a campsite lol. Mike
So much to unpack! First of all thank you for watching! About the cord reel. You should always free spool out a winch/reel. It will burn up the motor otherwise. There is a blue knob on the left side. Turn it a half a turn and it will release the reel. When you want to reel it in just turn it again and slowly rotate the reel till it locks back in. The curtains we installed by dropping the bed down so I could sit on the bed. If you can get up there it’s pretty easy from that working point.
Just found your channel and subscribed. Great tips . Had no idea about grease wet bolts. Had my grand design reflection for 3 years. Is there a recommendation on type of grease and how often? Safe travels
@@SmokeyBear2001 thanks for watching and subscribing! They recommend every 5k-8k and MORryde says type 2 automotive grease! I had no idea either! They say it also helps the bolts to take grease if you take the weight off the axle
The Brinkley G has cameras that are always powered by the 12v system. There is an on/off switch in the front baggage compartment. They do not receive power from the 7 pin connector.
Thanks for the tips. A question if I may; have you ordered a spare MORyde shackle strap and wet bolts? If so, did you get them from etrailer? Thanks and Take Care
Another great video. Thanks for sharing. Do you have to use a wheel chock mounted to the floor in order to transport the bikes? I'm hesitant to have something permanently mounted.
Thank you for watching! It’s a Vizio from Walmart. We used to leave it up there held down by a bungee cord but it fell on a travel day. We had to replace it and we went with the same one.
@@davec9268 Yes, we use a gooseneck and not a 5th wheel pin box. It was a factory option on the Brinkley. I’ve never pulled a large RV with a pin box so I really can’t compare. I will say that it pulls like a dream and once the GenY hitch broke in there has been no chucking. I also enjoy having the use of my entire truck bed.
Can you please explain how you hooked up the switches on the one control? WE are currently not connected and this is the first time on our Z2900. Thanks
@@jimvalenti3931 are you on the Brinkley RV group on Facebook? Or on Facebook? If so send me a friend request Ross Dobelbower I can send you the pics from a post
Ok, this is questions as you watch time. I see you have the Brinkley hose pulled out to the water source (great job Brinkly). But then Im totally confused. Could you explain what you have your pressure and flow meter attached to and running to to where?
If I understand your question correctly…the Brinkley hose comes into the RV through an internal reel. That reel then has an output hose that comes out and hooks to your city water intake port. I just put the meter and regulator between the reel output and the city water intake.
@@chasing70degrees23 Im getting the Z3400 in a month, that system is so different from the Class Cs over the years we have owned. Just something else new to learn LOL
@@chasing70degrees23 City hook up, flow counters? Really the whole thing if you can fit that in a short. Love your channel! Really leaning towards the Z3400
Yes! That’s why I mentioned in the video that I don’t do it if anyone is behind us. I also only leave them on for a short time near dusk. Thank you for the feedback.
I dont get the light thing either. So many people have all kinds of crazy lights and i just dont understand the need for them. What is the point beyond " hey look at MEEEEEEEEEE"
@@TDub_ADV to each their own. The key is to be super respectful of others in the park. I’d rather see someone’s lights than hear their dog tied outside barking for hours or their kids running around screaming. As I said in the video, that mod is not for everyone. Thanks for the feedback.
@@chasing70degrees23 So there is the rub. Most people are not at all respectful. Example the person right behind me that literally has 5 of these giant orbs lit all night long that are so bright that we don't even need to turn the lights on in the garage to see or the one across from me that leaves the super bright white cap lights on all night long that light up our bedroom. There is no practical point to these lights other than to draw attention to yourself.
@@TDub_ADV ahhh but I guess we could debate practicality all day. There is no practical reason to tote around and own adventure bikes like we both do..other than we enjoy them. In very rare instances I illuminate my running lights…why? Because I like the way they look. No practical reason to choose to live full time in an RV other than we enjoy it. While that’s not for others it’s right for us. So, again I say to each their own. I’m sorry you have an inconsiderate neighbor. That always sucks.
Go camping to enjoy the wooded world. Then some one LITES up their camper like Yankee stadium. Cant see the stars . It's soo cool looking . Is that why you turn on every light because it"s cool looking. Camp in the city than. You are annoying. yes you win for the most lit and expensive camper. now turn of the lites so we can see our camp fire.
@@StephenFranzen-z2n wow! This must be a major trigger for you. I agree with all of your points. Like I said on the video, in numerous videos, I am very cautious about when the lights are on. We are very courteous campers. In Moab Utah no lights, in big bend, Texas no lights, in the badlands, no lights. If we are in a “resort” that is littered with LED security lighting and other RVs have their awning lights on or exterior lighting on then I will turn ours on until 9:30 pm. I do appreciate your lecture though.
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We found rubber feet that you can attach to the starlink feet. Cool little addition, keeps the metal feet off the roof.
@@RoamingwiththeRamsays That’s great! I wasn’t aware of those. I’m in the process of doing a swap out to a Gen 3 flat mount on the roof. Be watching for a video!
Just found out about yall at Talona Ridge. Enjoying your videos. Hope to see you in April in Sevierville.
@@luellenpavluk5811 we will have to look into that rally!
Nice video. Lots of great tips. Condolences on your loss of Pedro.
It's very nice that you are considerate and turn your taillights and marker lights off when they may disturb your neighbors. It seems like there are now so many campers that leave their cap, marker, and taillights on all day and all night with virtually no consideration for those around them.
@@DJCoy4452 thank you for your kind words! Yes I like how the light mod looks but never at the expense of someone else’s camping enjoyment!
Condolences Pedro. Hope you guys are doing well.
Checking wet bolts is a game changer. Thank you for sharing.
Video on tips and tricks looking forward to the next one
Thank you for watching! We hope the video was helpful!
Dulce Bellum Inexpertis. From an old Vet to a young Vet, Rodger That. Safe travels. 👍
Thank you good sir, I appreciate you, not many get the meaning of that tattoo.
Another great video with information I know I can use when I'm camping. Thank you!
Great fixes, hacks and solutions guys!!!
@@donarcher5693 Thank you sir! Thank you for watching!
Love following fellow veterans. Nice rig
@@Jrogertravels Thank you for watching and for your service!
Really helpful tips. Thanks!
Thank you for watching!
Great tips!
@@albertoparra8870 thank you!! Thank you for watching
Yeah, we just bought a 2023 Jayco North Point last year and we tow it from the PNW to NC, and from NC back to the PNW by the way of Vegas, and we have another long trip coming up here soon so what I'm doing now is to grease all of my wet bolts because I haven't done it since we drove about 9K miles.
I got underneath to do it and I broken one of the fitting off so now I need to replace one of the grease fit and which I have the tools to do that now, but I find out that some of the bolts didn't take any grease, so I figure two things, one, that it didn't need it and two, none is getting into the bolts, what I have find out through one of the forums you suppose to jack up it to take the pressure off and then you will be able to put grease in but I have to do that for sure. Enjoy your tips and tricks even though I don't have a Brinkley but it still appy.
Wow! Glad we could help. I hadn’t heard about having to jack it up first it to accept grease! I have one that won’t take any grease. I might try the jacking trick and see if that helps. Thank you for watching and for your comment!
@chasing70degrees23
We have the same issue on 2 of our bolts. Not really jack up, but use the stabilizer to raise a side of 5er & take some weight off the connection.
These are some great tips, especially the Starlink switch. Please accept my condolences; Pedro will be remembered.
Safe travels, Jackie and Ross.👍🏾❤️🙏🏾
Thank you for continuing to watch! And thank you ☺️
Great tips!! I love you are all about being neat and tidy. Thanks for sharing. Safe Travels
@@shelribelin8144 thank you for watching! It’s just Ross’ OCD 🤣
You guys make good content, keep it up!
@@LucasBassFishing thank you!!
I have a Z3100 but your tips were applicable just the same. Hadn't run into you two before on TH-cam...just subscribed. Thanx much!
Thanks for watching and subscribing! I’m glad it helped out!
Thanks guys, lots to unpack there, a bunch of things i never thought of to. Greasing those zerk fittings, was that even mentioned in the handover,, Im guessing not
I wasn’t told anything about the grease requirements!
#815 here. Just return from a two-day trip at a local campsite to get the bugs worked out. Lot of great tips you guys have. I did not know that the 50 amp cord reel had a bypass to manually pull it out I have to look at that. I hit the switch and let it unreal itself automatically. Great tip
Also when you put your curtain rod up in the back how did you get up to the Black box did you take the beds out or is there room to get up there. Reason I'm asking cuz I think my low limit switch on my Happy Jack's has come loose or something because they will go up but won't come down. Looks like it's a tight fit to get in there even with the beds and the Happy Jack's mainly drop to the bottom is this the case. Any tips to get up to that black box.
Also like the idea of putting the water pressure regulator in the wet bay. Not only would it is keep it from freezing as you said but I would think it would keep you from leaving it screwed into the water pedestal at a campsite lol.
Mike
So much to unpack! First of all thank you for watching! About the cord reel. You should always free spool out a winch/reel. It will burn up the motor otherwise. There is a blue knob on the left side. Turn it a half a turn and it will release the reel. When you want to reel it in just turn it again and slowly rotate the reel till it locks back in. The curtains we installed by dropping the bed down so I could sit on the bed. If you can get up there it’s pretty easy from that working point.
Please add a link for the converter and electric cord that you use in the second outlet on the pedestal. Thanks! :-)
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Awesome video & channel. Subscribed 👍
Awww thank you!! Thanks for watching too!
Just found your channel and subscribed. Great tips . Had no idea about grease wet bolts. Had my grand design reflection for 3 years. Is there a recommendation on type of grease and how often? Safe travels
@@SmokeyBear2001 thanks for watching and subscribing! They recommend every 5k-8k and MORryde says type 2 automotive grease! I had no idea either! They say it also helps the bolts to take grease if you take the weight off the axle
There should be a pin in that light connector or plug that is already hot, just jump it with a 20 amp automotive fuse , no wire needed Texan .
@@jameskeen8063 you would think so…but on these G’s the plug is not powered. There is no 12V to it. Has something to do with the solar.
when you powered up your running lights, Did it also power up your rear view camera?
The Brinkley G has cameras that are always powered by the 12v system. There is an on/off switch in the front baggage compartment. They do not receive power from the 7 pin connector.
On the ever chill refrigerator outside how do you syc your app I downloaded the Alpicool
I think the app will walk you through the syncing process. I can’t remember if I had to push a button on the fridge.
Thanks for the tips. A question if I may; have you ordered a spare MORyde shackle strap and wet bolts? If so, did you get them from etrailer?
Thanks and Take Care
Brinkley actually provided me with a new set of the bolts and shackles
Another great video. Thanks for sharing. Do you have to use a wheel chock mounted to the floor in order to transport the bikes? I'm hesitant to have something permanently mounted.
In the video we show exactly which wheel chocks we use and how we mounted them. The chocks are removable, just the plates stay in place.
If I’m understanding your question, I wouldn’t transport the bikes without the front wheels being chocked.
Nice video. A lot of great ideas. What soundbar did you decide to go with?
Thank you for watching! It’s a Vizio from Walmart. We used to leave it up there held down by a bungee cord but it fell on a travel day. We had to replace it and we went with the same one.
I posted a link in the description for you! Great question
I noticed you have a goose neck ball on your truck, what is your towing experience with that as far as chucking concerns, handling?
@@davec9268 Yes, we use a gooseneck and not a 5th wheel pin box. It was a factory option on the Brinkley. I’ve never pulled a large RV with a pin box so I really can’t compare. I will say that it pulls like a dream and once the GenY hitch broke in there has been no chucking. I also enjoy having the use of my entire truck bed.
@@chasing70degrees23 Thanks for the info, I also want to use my truck bed.
Can you please explain how you hooked up the switches on the one control? WE are currently not connected and this is the first time on our Z2900. Thanks
@@jimvalenti3931 are you on the Brinkley RV group on Facebook? Or on Facebook? If so send me a friend request Ross Dobelbower I can send you the pics from a post
@@chasing70degrees23 too funny man I am a police officer too in cedar hill and live in Mansfield
That magnetic flag mount has been out of stock for awhile. I have been looking for alternatives and cannot find anything.
That sucks! Were they out on Amazon?
@@chasing70degrees23 Yeah for awhile now. Can't find an alternative.
@@myriadcorp damn..
I'M SORRY ABOUT YOUR CHIHUAHUA, I JUST LOST MY ALMOST 19 YR OLD CHIHUAHUA A MONTH AGO. VERY LOYAL LOVING DOGS.
So sorry for your loss! Yes they are wonderful companions and very loyal.
Hey… did I see a “hearth“? more details on that please
@@carolynkinnaird701 a “hearth”? I’m not sure what you are asking about? Can you give me more detail? I’d love to answer
There was some kind of shelf on tv/fireplace wall 🤷♀️
@@carolynkinnaird701 oh! That is a factory installed shelf by Brinkley. You might be able to order one through a Brinkley dealer though!
😮!! We have G3950. No shelf! Are there “hidden” shelves behind the walls? Or is it stationary? Can I please see a picture of fireplace wall. Tyia
@@carolynkinnaird701 are you on any of the Facebook pages? I can’t post pics on TH-cam. They took away the messenger service
Ok, this is questions as you watch time. I see you have the Brinkley hose pulled out to the water source (great job Brinkly). But then Im totally confused. Could you explain what you have your pressure and flow meter attached to and running to to where?
If I understand your question correctly…the Brinkley hose comes into the RV through an internal reel. That reel then has an output hose that comes out and hooks to your city water intake port. I just put the meter and regulator between the reel output and the city water intake.
@@chasing70degrees23 Im getting the Z3400 in a month, that system is so different from the Class Cs over the years we have owned. Just something else new to learn LOL
I would like to see your water manifold set up/tips and tricks
@@jasonwilson7998 which part exactly. I’ll make a TH-cam short for you
@@chasing70degrees23 City hook up, flow counters? Really the whole thing if you can fit that in a short. Love your channel! Really leaning towards the Z3400
That's not and RV, that' a mansion. WOW
Well, it is our house lol
Real sorry about Pedro.
Thank you so much!
You lighting up the exterior lights is very annoying.
Yes! That’s why I mentioned in the video that I don’t do it if anyone is behind us. I also only leave them on for a short time near dusk. Thank you for the feedback.
I dont get the light thing either. So many people have all kinds of crazy lights and i just dont understand the need for them. What is the point beyond " hey look at MEEEEEEEEEE"
@@TDub_ADV to each their own. The key is to be super respectful of others in the park. I’d rather see someone’s lights than hear their dog tied outside barking for hours or their kids running around screaming. As I said in the video, that mod is not for everyone. Thanks for the feedback.
@@chasing70degrees23 So there is the rub. Most people are not at all respectful. Example the person right behind me that literally has 5 of these giant orbs lit all night long that are so bright that we don't even need to turn the lights on in the garage to see or the one across from me that leaves the super bright white cap lights on all night long that light up our bedroom. There is no practical point to these lights other than to draw attention to yourself.
@@TDub_ADV ahhh but I guess we could debate practicality all day. There is no practical reason to tote around and own adventure bikes like we both do..other than we enjoy them. In very rare instances I illuminate my running lights…why? Because I like the way they look. No practical reason to choose to live full time in an RV other than we enjoy it. While that’s not for others it’s right for us. So, again I say to each their own. I’m sorry you have an inconsiderate neighbor. That always sucks.
Go camping to enjoy the wooded world. Then some one LITES up their camper like Yankee stadium. Cant see the stars . It's soo cool looking . Is that why you turn on every light because it"s cool looking. Camp in the city than. You are annoying. yes you win for the most lit and expensive camper. now turn of the lites so we can see our camp fire.
@@StephenFranzen-z2n wow! This must be a major trigger for you. I agree with all of your points. Like I said on the video, in numerous videos, I am very cautious about when the lights are on. We are very courteous campers. In Moab Utah no lights, in big bend, Texas no lights, in the badlands, no lights. If we are in a “resort” that is littered with LED security lighting and other RVs have their awning lights on or exterior lighting on then I will turn ours on until 9:30 pm. I do appreciate your lecture though.