I have installed the slide tray in both of my 5th wheels. When installing I used the Risers also, however I put them at the highest level this allowed me a place to store long items such as brooms, racks,flagpoles and my spare pex tubing. Works Great and still have room stacking 2 totes on the tray.
We did the same on one of ours. The other we placed at the mid height of the riser for access under the tray. We keep the outside doormat, brooms, etc. under it.
Fantastic episode! We all spend a lot of time and effort undoing design teams' brainstorms. Our bed is over our fresh water tank, and a single-step ladder is not sufficient for my wife, who (like Tara) has a low center of gravity. I tried to talk her into installing a pole-vaulting pit for my entertainment, but she was pretty adamant... She uses a stepladder to somewhat more gracefully ascend to heaven. Our cabinets likewise are not constructed with those of a "low center of gravity" in mind. My wife says that this is clear evidence of a lack of sufficient engineering diversity, and of course, I agree! I'm eager to hear Tara's comment. This could be a pretty good video....
Chad and Tara, The best DIY project editing I've ever seen. Wow! I don't even want to think how long it took you to edit this week's video. Succinct and to the point with no wasted time... I couldn't even get up and get my ice cream for fear I'd Miss something. I know, I know I could have put it on pause but You were on a roll. Thanks!
All good ideas. I'm looking forward to seeing what else ya'll come up with. Surprised mfg doesn't put a way to shut off front cap lights, they're nice, but not all night long. Hope Tara's treatments are helping. I know that living with that stuff has got to be draining for both of you. Can't wait to see more of ya'lls videos. Take care, stay safe and God bless.
Hello, I'm not an RV owner, but a former Maintenance tech on rental properties. I appreciated your detective work on your lights wiring. Good going. I love detective work in electrical scenarios. Excellent thinking and great tools make for a good job and great satisfaction. I am new to your channel and I watch from the Philippines. Stay safe always.
Tara do u by any chance have lupus my husband thought he heard u say u had infusion s 4 years ago or took them for 4 years. We dont have a RV. But we love watching u all and love the little doggie.❤
Great detective work on the front cap lights! Ha I agree if ours had those I would want them off 99.9% of the time. I find them annoying on other units in the campground when left on all night.
Good detective work to find the front light circuit. I learned somewhat. I'll look on the list to see that nice Fluke .. I have some older units and should work with them more to get the upstairs ticking and thinking better.. drive safe.
This kinda off subject to your video but not sure if you have electric/gas option for your camper furnace or if it’s just gas. We just bought a camper and wanted to do a couple upgrades before camping season started in North Dakota. We started our electric heat and stayed warm in there all day, we went in there the second day but it was cold. This has happened twice. Have you ever had this issue before? We have not tried in on gas yet either, thanks
If the screens will help prevent insects from restricting the flow of air by keeping them from making a home in there, why doesn't the manufacturer put them on?? I could never get an answer on this question, none from manufacturers nor TH-camrs.
Money ! Every thing that is added to the RV cost money. So if you are willing to pay for the add on’s and not complain about the cost of the RV’s go ahead.
Because the RV manufactures don’t care. People are buying them as fast as they can build them. So why would they want to make them better. The consumer is not pushing the issues, they are just buying them and making the upgrades after the fact.
I will definitely be looking into those switches for the reading lights! In our TT they are easily reachable but I've been looking for a way to dim them as they are insanely bright if one person is tired and the other wants to read.
Great video. Like the solution for the reading lights. For my front cap lights I found the wires in the front storage area and put a dimmer on them. I have a 374th so don’t have the one control
Chad (and Tara), thank you as always for an excellent video with a LOT of good information. The fix for the reading lights is one that I'm super interested in for my rig since I have two lights that are a pain to get to the switch, and these would be the perfect fix for them.
My daughter stayed with us last night and she had to sleep on the dinette converted into a bed. The 5th wheel across from us had their lights on the front cap on all night. It shined through the front door of our Airstream Classic. She said it kept her up all night. Those of you that own these 5th wheels with these lights be aware that they can be an issue with your fellow campers and leave them off.
We were just at a campsite last weekend, and several other campers had those lights on the front of their trailers, and they are extremely bright! Thankfully, we have blackout blinds in our bedroom, but that is something to be aware of if you own one of these
Yep, I've got to get some of those insect screens. I know they void the warranty but I don't have any warranty left and they work according to you guys and everyone else I've ever heard that had the. I may have to make some trays like those Liippert trays. I have a fairly unique situation where I don't think the Lippert trays would work. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Awesome fix for the reading lights. It is a stretch for me. Just ordered the switch for me. But, I am a command strip guy. Easy removal. Thanks for all the great tips.
Who ever comes up with focused can style lights for RVs is going to make a fortune. Those frosted dome lights make so much glare when you sit down and look around in the RV at night. I don't have anything like that in my house. Every RV made has them in spades. Imagine if every ceiling light had a 35 degree dispersion pattern so all you wouldn't see bright blobs all over the ceiling.
I been using screens for this long before these were avalible. Put screens on my first travel trailer in 1978 shasta23 ft pulledby 1978 bronco with 3.55 400ci mod clevland
I’ll be installing a slide tray this spring, waiting to get my measurements in storage before ordering! Electrical stuff yeah not my gig! No idea what I’m doing.
Had my first complaint about my cap lights from a fellow camper. Going to attempt to install your switch to separate the cap from the lower accent lights. Without your deluxe meter I think I have a 50-50 shot at getting the right neutral wire, if not then recrimp and try again... Need to buy the switch and some crimpable connectors. Do you have a standard connector that you use and recommend? 2022 397 TH-R TIA.
Wonderful video Chad. Thank you for taking the time and effort into making it. We just picked up our 410 from a dealership in Arkansas and finally made it back to North Carolina after a 40 hour round trip drive. Looks like we have the exact same setup. I am trying to figure out what size tray I can put in there. Looks like MorRyde offers a 20 inch by 90-in but I don't see another option. This 20x90 would result in some wasted space. I tried to click on the link in your description to see what size you have but the link to e-trailer is not functioning. Can you tell me what dimensions tray you have?
I got one of the switches today that you recommended but actually I think they are Him and Her switches. I installed it and it wouldn't work so I started swapping wires around. Finally, after wiring it right like I did the first time it worked...sometimes and it wouldn't dim at all. My wife grabbed it and it worked for her every time. I took it back and it worked...sometimes and wouldn't dim at all. But it works as advertised for her...everytime.
I've been annoyed with the front cap lights as well. Thanks for the tip. ps when boondocking, the front caps lights help in finding your rig again when its pitch black.
@@ChangingLanes True. However, I drove off from the rig to guide some relatives back to the highway (Quartzite) and missed the rig on the way back. A wee bit of panic and luckily turned back to the highway and tried again (successfully).
Hey Chad thanks for the video. Do you know if there is a GasStop for a Class A that has an internal non-removable tank? Was not sure how to install the one used on trailers/5th wheels.
I like the lights, if you stay in campgrounds, you should expect it, black out shades are what you need or don't stay in a campground. Their's people that don't like the street lights either or dog barking or kids playing, it's a simple fix, Don't stay at a campground and I have a dimmer switch on my lights, so I can control how bright mine are.
Wife says I can't watch your channel any more. That remote switch is awesome find, already have 2 or 3 places to put it :) BTW, good thing I put in the easystart... but not for the reasons you might expect. I discovered the hot freon copper tube was rubbing against the aircon fan frame. I need to get back up and look harder at the line to investigate how much damage has been done to the copper :(
So you can drive or pull your RV down the road with your propane on and your refrigerator on with propane? I’m asking because the toy hauler travel trailer told me that you shouldn’t pull your trailer with the refrigerator on because you can damage it because it’s not level.
TGIS - Thank goodness its Sunday... and another video. Curious if you have had to reboot your OneControl system. On our 2022 397 we start to lose connectivity with the app and must power down the rig, all battery switches to Off, and then remove the negative wire to the control unit. Royal pain and concerned I am going to drop the nut into the "Spaghetti". Thinking about a simple on/off switch so I do have to break out the nut driver each time. Would the switch shown for the cap lights work for this disconnect process? Always great info... Thanks.
If you put a switch on the + DC line for it, that would definitely work to power cycle it. I did have to reboot ours, but I think I just held down the main button below the screen. I can't remember now, but I definitely didn't disconnect it.
@@ChangingLanes Thanks for the reply. GD support outlined the reboot procedure that I have been using. Think there should be an easier reboot function and will explore the buttons. Long time IT credo... "When in doubt, reboot"
Following up... Spoke with Lippert before resetting at the panel. They told me to just to turn off the batteries with the disconnect switches for 5 minutes. Worked and the app was able to reconnect.
Question: Have you ever done a video on how to secure the front compartment on the Momentum? We have thousands of dollars in Solar equipment and batteries and all it has is one little crappy lock on it that can be pried open in about 2 seconds. Was wondering how to make it more secure
Thanks for the tip on the underlights from the cap lights mod. Been wanting to do that from the beginning. Now to see if there is a way to have the underlights turn on anf off based on a daily schedule.
Great video! So many good ideas. I am really looking forward to having a sliding tray in my pass thru! It will make pack up and set up so much easier. The switch on the oberhead lights is an awesome addition that I will be adding as well. We have learned a lot from you guys, thanks for sharing and safe travels.
I swear I posted on your page about that 12v on/off & dimmer switch the moment I saw you had that issue with the overhead light as my wife is "height challenged" as well. :) Love having those in our RV.
I like the dimmer switches, I also have the same puck lights. To be changed soon. Does anybody make a bug screen for the refrigerator vent? Right now I have fiberglass screen on the inside of the access panel. Found those mud dobbers in there.
Are those the heavy glass pucks over your head lights in the bedroom? After moving the RV or husband cleaning the roof, more than once they’ve fallen, one fell on the arm of the couch next to my head before so just a recommendation to check that location in specific, that would be a very rude awakening! 🐼
In your knowledge, are all the puck LED lights able to be run through a dimmer switch. Ours over the bed are not the nipple type but are on a wall switch.
I can't say 100%, but they should work on most LED lights. Additionally, the ones I used can be pared to 3 lights or a single light can be pared to 3 switches.
Hey Chad ,this is Jackie and Rahn we were wondering on the fifth wheels that have a prep for generators . Do they run on gas or propane? Thanks for all the info videos. 😊
Another great video. I'm always surprised how relevant your topics are, like the jack popping. Didn't know that's the issue in our 397 until you described it. Now I know what it is, what it's called, and what I need to do to fix it!
Thanks for the info on the cap lights. We feel the same as you, we like the underside lights but cap lights are obnoxious. Plus why not put the switch inside the rug not outside on the front. I’m working on moving ours inside and separating them. 👍
Chad, thanks so much for mentioning the 90° braided hose!! I bought the gas stop and was very disappointed to find there wasn't enough clearance in my propane compartment to use the gas stop with the hoses and connections I had. I'm calling technoRV to see which hose might work!! Thanks so much!! I run with my fridge on the propane. I know it can be a risk, but so is food poisoning! Lol
@Changing Lanes so I am having the same issues with popping noise on the jacks. I just got the CAT Hudraulic Oil Additive so do you only need 1QT? Or two of them? Do you need to drain 1AT of the oil from the reservoir?
Good afternoon to you both. Thank you for sharing your post. They are always enjoyed by my wife and I. I have a question re: the MOORE RYDE slide tray. We have recently bought a new to us RV. we are starting to add our personal touches. Dose Moore Ryde custom make the trays?
Brilliant work Chad! I love your unbiased, non-sponsored, extremely informative, well throughout, and professionally filmed and edited posts. The two of you obviously take your time to solve these issues and seek out tools, hacks, and products to make life a little bit brighter...ahem.... I mean sweeter. Give that cheerful, sweet, amazing, brilliant, and beautiful (not creeping on her.. I'm 110% gay) wife of yours some extra love and attention for me as continues the tough battle. Those looking to put dimmers on everything must verify your Amp draw for each of the lights. Most of these small dimmers are 5 amps. I believe this specific dimmer (now sold out) is 5 Amp. Something else to consider when installing wireless devices is the possibility of other items using RF remotes to share the same frequency. This is more common with IR remote devices than RF. For example one set of wireless candles, a space heater, the fireplace, and e Edison style IR led bulb all share some frequencies. Adjusting the temperature on the space heater changes the color of the Edison bulbs and turn the fireplace flames off. Selecting the four hour timer setting on the led candles also switched the fireplace timer, dims the Edison bulbs, turns on a timer for a second set of legs candles from 2010 which was not advertised as remote operated nor with functions (I can dim and put them on a timer thanks to the remote for the Dimplex fireplace), and turns the space heater on or off. It's a fun game, requiring both hands, turning the island lights, candles, space heater, and fireplace on or changing their settings. So fun!! Hhaha. I pray others follow suit to find their way to turn off their cap lights. Thank you for understanding cap lights can be a real blinking sleepless headache for others. Every unit I've owned with MCD night shades has had the same issue with the night shade ends curling. Without lambrequins, light streams in like thousands of laser pointers. Neither my current or previous DRV Houston are equipped with lambrequins. Yes... please turn off cap lights and scare lights near the neighbors bedroom windows. Cheers!
More kudos for chapter editing and updates! Also, after watching your 397 video on the cargo trays, we got one for our GDRV 341RDS and love, Love, LOVE it!!! RV manufacturers should offer those as optional add-ons...they are GREAT! I needed a bit of a lift to clear the bay opening, but went with a home-brew solution of a strip of 3/4" plywood running all along the tray bottom as a riser. Saved some money over the MorRyde riser option and provided full-length weight support to boot (better than the MorRyde system, perhaps). Can't wait for Internet 4.0. Keep the good info and RV insights rolling!
Chad thanks for the info on the reading light switches, just put mine in and they are amazing and a great price. Like you said find positive and know the wiring. You always find the good answer to what bugs us RVers. No RV is perfect you upgrade to make it better.
Great Video. We have been full-time in our solitude 345gkr for almost 2 years. We had already done the gas stop, insect screens, anti stiction fluid (although we may change brands now), and split the cap lights/front storage/underbelly into 3 switches. The Morryde tray is out of our budget right now but we really like the idea. We have been looking for a good option for the bedroom lights. Really dislike the buttons popping up inside the light and the long reach required. We added the wireless switches that you used and we love them. Thanks so much. Love this kind of video.
I installed the dimmer on the light above our recliners. I know it’s wired correctly because the light powers on. But the switch/dimmer doesn’t work at all. I even te-paired it per instruction. 16:03 Guess I need to call the company. Anyone else have issues?
As Chad mentioned in another reply on this post, as well as a reviewer on the product's Amazon page, these switches disconnect the negative side of the light circuit (which is opposite of what is done with breaking the positive/hot side of wiring in home lighting). If you have multiple ceiling puck lights that you are trying to tap into, you might be running into a problem with daisy-chained negative/neutral wires that is not allowing the controller to function properly. The bedroom overhead is a simple situation of one wire is positive 12v and a second wire is negative 12v, so it is imperative to follow Chad's instructions of always verifying what color is what polarity in each fixture (as the RV industry does not use any standards for wiring color coding, as are used in a house). Then make sure you understand the controller's functions (kill positive side or kill negative side) to wire appropriately. Lastly, this remote light controller is no longer available on Amazon (as of late July 2023).
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Thank you for your extra effort with editing: chapters, updates...and so on. It is much appreciated. We learn so much from you guys 😊
Thank you for providing such great content! I appreciate your style of presenting information...and the addition of chapters!
I have installed the slide tray in both of my 5th wheels. When installing I used the Risers also, however I put them at the highest level this allowed me a place to store long items such as brooms, racks,flagpoles and my spare pex tubing. Works Great and still have room stacking 2 totes on the tray.
Good tip! 👊🏼
We did the same on one of ours. The other we placed at the mid height of the riser for access under the tray. We keep the outside doormat, brooms, etc. under it.
Its called LCI node. Great video
Bug Screens on the refrigerator vents? I have a Norcold and the manual says no, however I agree that the screens are hardly restrictive.
Fantastic episode! We all spend a lot of time and effort undoing design teams' brainstorms. Our bed is over our fresh water tank, and a single-step ladder is not sufficient for my wife, who (like Tara) has a low center of gravity. I tried to talk her into installing a pole-vaulting pit for my entertainment, but she was pretty adamant... She uses a stepladder to somewhat more gracefully ascend to heaven. Our cabinets likewise are not constructed with those of a "low center of gravity" in mind. My wife says that this is clear evidence of a lack of sufficient engineering diversity, and of course, I agree! I'm eager to hear Tara's comment. This could be a pretty good video....
I’m super excited about the reading light dimmer! Thank you for this one. 😀 I can hardly wait for internet 101.
Chad and Tara, The best DIY project editing I've ever seen. Wow! I don't even want to think how long it took you to edit this week's video. Succinct and to the point with no wasted time... I couldn't even get up and get my ice cream for fear I'd Miss something. I know, I know I could have put it on pause but You were on a roll. Thanks!
Doesn't matter what brand or how expensive of a rig one has there is always something it needs
All good ideas. I'm looking forward to seeing what else ya'll come up with.
Surprised mfg doesn't put a way to shut off front cap lights, they're nice, but not all night long.
Hope Tara's treatments are helping. I know that living with that stuff has got to be draining for both of you.
Can't wait to see more of ya'lls videos.
Take care, stay safe and God bless.
You guys rock 👍🇺🇲
The legal bull is getting deep anymore. Just say you are not responsible for STUPIDITY!!!!
LOL! True!
Chad I use those Bluetooth wireless switches everywhere including both awnings
Hello, I'm not an RV owner, but a former Maintenance tech on rental properties. I appreciated your detective work on your lights wiring. Good going. I love detective work in electrical scenarios. Excellent thinking and great tools make for a good job and great satisfaction. I am new to your channel and I watch from the Philippines. Stay safe always.
Another great video presented superbly. You would have make a great Seabee.
Tara do u by any chance have lupus my husband thought he heard u say u had infusion s 4 years ago or took them for 4 years. We dont have a RV. But we love watching u all and love the little doggie.❤
Daisy is definitely the star of the show 🐶🥰
I have Lyme disease and several other tick born illnesses.
You are a problem solver ninja! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Hope the 3 of you are doing well. Much love from Kansas. 🌻
The Maxima fork oil worked GREAT when I put Legend suspension on the front of my Harley! LOL
Once again, great info, Chad!! Thanks for all your tutorial vids. We really appreciate them!
Thank you for your dective work on he front cap lights. Awsome fix for the reading lights.
Thank you for the information on the light switch for the bedroom. We have the same problem. It’s hard to reach. Thanks again for the idea.
Great detective work on the front cap lights! Ha I agree if ours had those I would want them off 99.9% of the time. I find them annoying on other units in the campground when left on all night.
Good detective work to find the front light circuit. I learned somewhat. I'll look on the list to see that nice Fluke .. I have some older units and should work with them more to get the upstairs ticking and thinking better.. drive safe.
This kinda off subject to your video but not sure if you have electric/gas option for your camper furnace or if it’s just gas. We just bought a camper and wanted to do a couple upgrades before camping season started in North Dakota. We started our electric heat and stayed warm in there all day, we went in there the second day but it was cold. This has happened twice. Have you ever had this issue before? We have not tried in on gas yet either, thanks
We have the heat pump option in our main AC, but it's only effective down to about 45 outside, then the furnace (gas only) kicks in.
If the screens will help prevent insects from restricting the flow of air by keeping them from making a home in there, why doesn't the manufacturer put them on?? I could never get an answer on this question, none from manufacturers nor TH-camrs.
Money ! Every thing that is added to the RV cost money. So if you are willing to pay for the add on’s and not complain about the cost of the RV’s go ahead.
Like Tony said... Money is my guess. There are TONS of improvements that can make every aspect of an RV better but they all add to the bottom line.
Like disc brakes, they should be standard on every camper. They probably cost close to the same as the drum setup…
Because the RV manufactures don’t care. People are buying them as fast as they can build them. So why would they want to make them better. The consumer is not pushing the issues, they are just buying them and making the upgrades after the fact.
@@murphyslaw907 I bet you have one ? Are you talking about yourself also ?
I will definitely be looking into those switches for the reading lights! In our TT they are easily reachable but I've been looking for a way to dim them as they are insanely bright if one person is tired and the other wants to read.
Great video. Would like to do the same thing with my bedroom overhead lights.
Great video. Like the solution for the reading lights. For my front cap lights I found the wires in the front storage area and put a dimmer on them. I have a 374th so don’t have the one control
Can’t find the recommended time to change hydraulic fluid. We changed our bedroom lights completely
I don't think hydraulic fluid needs to be changed unless there's a problem.
@@ChangingLanes the average life for hydraulic fluid is 5 years
Chad good education. Did you get that dump buddy clamp online for your sewer hose ?
Oh yea... we put out a short on it a while back. 👍🏼
Chad (and Tara), thank you as always for an excellent video with a LOT of good information. The fix for the reading lights is one that I'm super interested in for my rig since I have two lights that are a pain to get to the switch, and these would be the perfect fix for them.
My daughter stayed with us last night and she had to sleep on the dinette converted into a bed. The 5th wheel across from us had their lights on the front cap on all night. It shined through the front door of our Airstream Classic. She said it kept her up all night. Those of you that own these 5th wheels with these lights be aware that they can be an issue with your fellow campers and leave them off.
We were just at a campsite last weekend, and several other campers had those lights on the front of their trailers, and they are extremely bright! Thankfully, we have blackout blinds in our bedroom, but that is something to be aware of if you own one of these
It surprises me that they don’t separate the front cap lights. Interesting. Ours currently does not have them.
Yep, I've got to get some of those insect screens. I know they void the warranty but I don't have any warranty left and they work according to you guys and everyone else I've ever heard that had the. I may have to make some trays like those Liippert trays. I have a fairly unique situation where I don't think the Lippert trays would work. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Awesome fix for the reading lights. It is a stretch for me. Just ordered the switch for me. But, I am a command strip guy. Easy removal.
Thanks for all the great tips.
Wonder why Lippert doesn't use the antistiction fluid from the factory?
projects never end, even in an RV you designed....gotta do something to stay busy
Wish everyone would do the chapter indexes. Very helpful. Rock on Shipmate.
Thank you for all your advice, help, information, guidance, ext. It's very very helpful. Iv learned a, pt from you guys
Who ever comes up with focused can style lights for RVs is going to make a fortune. Those frosted dome lights make so much glare when you sit down and look around in the RV at night. I don't have anything like that in my house. Every RV made has them in spades. Imagine if every ceiling light had a 35 degree dispersion pattern so all you wouldn't see bright blobs all over the ceiling.
Another great video. Boggles my mind that those reading lights would not have a switch. The Changing Lanes Buoy was a cool twist.
STUPID QUESTION. How do you check which wire in the reading light is positive? I have a multimeter. Thanks
Thank you, always great information. Keep up the good work.
I give this 2 thumbs up
I been using screens for this long before these were avalible. Put screens on my first travel trailer in 1978 shasta23 ft pulledby 1978 bronco with 3.55 400ci mod clevland
I’ll be installing a slide tray this spring, waiting to get my measurements in storage before ordering! Electrical stuff yeah not my gig! No idea what I’m doing.
I like those pest screens too, will have to add those as well
Thanks you, great video !!!
Propane and puck lights. That's all I needed, but the other info was interesting.
Amazon is sold out of the RV LIGHTING WS-01DC Wireless Wall Switch thank to you! lol What a great find, can't wait till they are back in stock!
Front cap lights are the worst. Stayed in several campgrounds where people leave them on overnight. Super annoying.
Had my first complaint about my cap lights from a fellow camper. Going to attempt to install your switch to separate the cap from the lower accent lights. Without your deluxe meter I think I have a 50-50 shot at getting the right neutral wire, if not then recrimp and try again... Need to buy the switch and some crimpable connectors. Do you have a standard connector that you use and recommend? 2022 397 TH-R TIA.
Wonderful video Chad. Thank you for taking the time and effort into making it. We just picked up our 410 from a dealership in Arkansas and finally made it back to North Carolina after a 40 hour round trip drive. Looks like we have the exact same setup. I am trying to figure out what size tray I can put in there. Looks like MorRyde offers a 20 inch by 90-in but I don't see another option. This 20x90 would result in some wasted space. I tried to click on the link in your description to see what size you have but the link to e-trailer is not functioning. Can you tell me what dimensions tray you have?
I got one of the switches today that you recommended but actually I think they are Him and Her switches. I installed it and it wouldn't work so I started swapping wires around. Finally, after wiring it right like I did the first time it worked...sometimes and it wouldn't dim at all. My wife grabbed it and it worked for her every time. I took it back and it worked...sometimes and wouldn't dim at all. But it works as advertised for her...everytime.
I've been annoyed with the front cap lights as well. Thanks for the tip. ps when boondocking, the front caps lights help in finding your rig again when its pitch black.
Great point! But I've also worried that it might say "hey... big expensive RV over here all by itself... " 😳
@@ChangingLanes True. However, I drove off from the rig to guide some relatives back to the highway (Quartzite) and missed the rig on the way back. A wee bit of panic and luckily turned back to the highway and tried again (successfully).
Hey Chad thanks for the video. Do you know if there is a GasStop for a Class A that has an internal non-removable tank? Was not sure how to install the one used on trailers/5th wheels.
Yes, they do! 👇🏽
technorv.com/collections/propane-safety/products/gasstop-propane-shut-off-pol-style-gsusa1?Click=11742
I like the lights, if you stay in campgrounds, you should expect it, black out shades are what you need or don't stay in a campground. Their's people that don't like the street lights either or dog barking or kids playing, it's a simple fix, Don't stay at a campground and I have a dimmer switch on my lights, so I can control how bright mine are.
Another awesome video Chad.
Wife says I can't watch your channel any more. That remote switch is awesome find, already have 2 or 3 places to put it :)
BTW, good thing I put in the easystart... but not for the reasons you might expect. I discovered the hot freon copper tube was rubbing against the aircon fan frame. I need to get back up and look harder at the line to investigate how much damage has been done to the copper :(
So you can drive or pull your RV down the road with your propane on and your refrigerator on with propane? I’m asking because the toy hauler travel trailer told me that you shouldn’t pull your trailer with the refrigerator on because you can damage it because it’s not level.
We've used one of those switch/dimmers on our dining light for several years and it still works great.
Guess that's why we boondock a lot, can't stand lights left on all night. It's like camping in Vegas.
How about your main slide…..just watched a bad make on the main push rod as your slide goes out…how is yours?
TGIS - Thank goodness its Sunday... and another video. Curious if you have had to reboot your OneControl system. On our 2022 397 we start to lose connectivity with the app and must power down the rig, all battery switches to Off, and then remove the negative wire to the control unit. Royal pain and concerned I am going to drop the nut into the "Spaghetti". Thinking about a simple on/off switch so I do have to break out the nut driver each time. Would the switch shown for the cap lights work for this disconnect process? Always great info... Thanks.
If you put a switch on the + DC line for it, that would definitely work to power cycle it. I did have to reboot ours, but I think I just held down the main button below the screen. I can't remember now, but I definitely didn't disconnect it.
@@ChangingLanes Thanks for the reply. GD support outlined the reboot procedure that I have been using. Think there should be an easier reboot function and will explore the buttons. Long time IT credo... "When in doubt, reboot"
Following up... Spoke with Lippert before resetting at the panel. They told me to just to turn off the batteries with the disconnect switches for 5 minutes. Worked and the app was able to reconnect.
Question: Have you ever done a video on how to secure the front compartment on the Momentum? We have thousands of dollars in Solar equipment and batteries and all it has is one little crappy lock on it that can be pried open in about 2 seconds. Was wondering how to make it more secure
Thanks for the tip on the underlights from the cap lights mod. Been wanting to do that from the beginning. Now to see if there is a way to have the underlights turn on anf off based on a daily schedule.
Any advice for the door popping open when going down road in new Montana HighCountry fifth wheel?
Thanks for the info on the front cap lights. I have been wanting to do that for a long time. Putting the switch in worked perfect.
Stiction happens on motorcycle front forks as well. I run a very small thin bit for Grease close to the seal on the tube. Works great on my race bike.
Great video, thank you 😊
I do not see that dimible unit with the wireless wall switch on Amazon nor anything even close to that.
thank you for the idea with the reading lights - just ordered 4
You may have saved my marriage with the puck light dimmer. Thank you
Great video! So many good ideas. I am really looking forward to having a sliding tray in my pass thru! It will make pack up and set up so much easier. The switch on the oberhead lights is an awesome addition that I will be adding as well. We have learned a lot from you guys, thanks for sharing and safe travels.
I swear I posted on your page about that 12v on/off & dimmer switch the moment I saw you had that issue with the overhead light as my wife is "height challenged" as well. :) Love having those in our RV.
Thanks! 😊 We don't want to waste peoples time rambling off on tangents, which I'm very capable of.. LOL
@@ChangingLanes LOL...I wasn't looking for you to call out our Channel, I was simply excited to see you like our solution and put it in your RV. :)
great job, your content is very informative
Great video!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Love the bedroom lights idea
Greta info Brudda. Very nicely done.
Great video! Enjoy all vids :)
Nice overview. Happy travels!
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I like the dimmer switches, I also have the same puck lights. To be changed soon.
Does anybody make a bug screen for the refrigerator vent? Right now I have fiberglass screen on the inside of the access panel. Found those mud dobbers in there.
Maybe these? amzn.to/3nPnvjK
Are those the heavy glass pucks over your head lights in the bedroom? After moving the RV or husband cleaning the roof, more than once they’ve fallen, one fell on the arm of the couch next to my head before so just a recommendation to check that location in specific, that would be a very rude awakening! 🐼
They are very light and the covers are plastic.
In your knowledge, are all the puck LED lights able to be run through a dimmer switch. Ours over the bed are not the nipple type but are on a wall switch.
I can't say 100%, but they should work on most LED lights. Additionally, the ones I used can be pared to 3 lights or a single light can be pared to 3 switches.
Hey Chad ,this is Jackie and Rahn we were wondering on the fifth wheels that have a prep for generators . Do they run on gas or propane? Thanks for all the info videos. 😊
It can be either, but gas is the most common.
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I wonder if there is a way to use a battery-powered remote switch to operate the bathroom vent fan. Any suggestions?
I don't think so.. but the MAxxFan Deluxe has a remote: changinglanesrv.com/rv-projects-maxxfan-deluxe-tail-light-upgrade/
You guys are AWESOME, love from Thailand
Another great video. I'm always surprised how relevant your topics are, like the jack popping. Didn't know that's the issue in our 397 until you described it. Now I know what it is, what it's called, and what I need to do to fix it!
Maybe label your switches, or make a list of changes/improvements. Great presentation.
Always very informative videos concerning both the item as well as its installation. Thanks!
Thanks for the info on the cap lights. We feel the same as you, we like the underside lights but cap lights are obnoxious. Plus why not put the switch inside the rug not outside on the front. I’m working on moving ours inside and separating them. 👍
Chad, thanks so much for mentioning the 90° braided hose!! I bought the gas stop and was very disappointed to find there wasn't enough clearance in my propane compartment to use the gas stop with the hoses and connections I had. I'm calling technoRV to see which hose might work!! Thanks so much!! I run with my fridge on the propane. I know it can be a risk, but so is food poisoning! Lol
@Changing Lanes so I am having the same issues with popping noise on the jacks. I just got the CAT Hudraulic Oil Additive so do you only need 1QT? Or two of them? Do you need to drain 1AT of the oil from the reservoir?
Yes.. just one quart did the trick for us... Remove a quart, then add it..
@@ChangingLanes good deal
Thanks a lot.. I love your channel and all your adventures and advices.
Good afternoon to you both.
Thank you for sharing your post.
They are always enjoyed by my wife and I.
I have a question re: the MOORE RYDE slide tray.
We have recently bought a new to us RV. we are starting to add our personal touches.
Dose Moore Ryde custom make the trays?
No, but they have a LOT of sizes.
@@ChangingLanes Thank you.
Safe travels.
Brilliant work Chad! I love your unbiased, non-sponsored, extremely informative, well throughout, and professionally filmed and edited posts. The two of you obviously take your time to solve these issues and seek out tools, hacks, and products to make life a little bit brighter...ahem.... I mean sweeter.
Give that cheerful, sweet, amazing, brilliant, and beautiful (not creeping on her.. I'm 110% gay) wife of yours some extra love and attention for me as continues the tough battle.
Those looking to put dimmers on everything must verify your Amp draw for each of the lights. Most of these small dimmers are 5 amps. I believe this specific dimmer (now sold out) is 5 Amp. Something else to consider when installing wireless devices is the possibility of other items using RF remotes to share the same frequency. This is more common with IR remote devices than RF. For example one set of wireless candles, a space heater, the fireplace, and e
Edison style IR led bulb all share some frequencies. Adjusting the temperature on the space heater changes the color of the Edison bulbs and turn the fireplace flames off. Selecting the four hour timer setting on the led candles also switched the fireplace timer, dims the Edison bulbs, turns on a timer for a second set of legs candles from 2010 which was not advertised as remote operated nor with functions (I can dim and put them on a timer thanks to the remote for the Dimplex fireplace), and turns the space heater on or off. It's a fun game, requiring both hands, turning the island lights, candles, space heater, and fireplace on or changing their settings. So fun!! Hhaha.
I pray others follow suit to find their way to turn off their cap lights. Thank you for understanding cap lights can be a real blinking sleepless headache for others. Every unit I've owned with MCD night shades has had the same issue with the night shade ends curling. Without lambrequins, light streams in like thousands of laser pointers. Neither my current or previous DRV Houston are equipped with lambrequins. Yes... please turn off cap lights and scare lights near the neighbors bedroom windows.
Cheers!
More kudos for chapter editing and updates! Also, after watching your 397 video on the cargo trays, we got one for our GDRV 341RDS and love, Love, LOVE it!!! RV manufacturers should offer those as optional add-ons...they are GREAT! I needed a bit of a lift to clear the bay opening, but went with a home-brew solution of a strip of 3/4" plywood running all along the tray bottom as a riser. Saved some money over the MorRyde riser option and provided full-length weight support to boot (better than the MorRyde system, perhaps). Can't wait for Internet 4.0. Keep the good info and RV insights rolling!
Chad thanks for the info on the reading light switches, just put mine in and they are amazing and a great price. Like you said find positive and know the wiring. You always find the good answer to what bugs us RVers. No RV is perfect you upgrade to make it better.
I never understood front cap lights!!! Great info can’t wait for the other upgrades.
Great Video. We have been full-time in our solitude 345gkr for almost 2 years. We had already done the gas stop, insect screens, anti stiction fluid (although we may change brands now), and split the cap lights/front storage/underbelly into 3 switches. The Morryde tray is out of our budget right now but we really like the idea. We have been looking for a good option for the bedroom lights. Really dislike the buttons popping up inside the light and the long reach required. We added the wireless switches that you used and we love them. Thanks so much. Love this kind of video.
I installed the dimmer on the light above our recliners. I know it’s wired correctly because the light powers on. But the switch/dimmer doesn’t work at all. I even te-paired it per instruction. 16:03 Guess I need to call the company. Anyone else have issues?
Did you take a voltage reading to ensure the positive line was actual positive? If so, I would call or email them..
As Chad mentioned in another reply on this post, as well as a reviewer on the product's Amazon page, these switches disconnect the negative side of the light circuit (which is opposite of what is done with breaking the positive/hot side of wiring in home lighting). If you have multiple ceiling puck lights that you are trying to tap into, you might be running into a problem with daisy-chained negative/neutral wires that is not allowing the controller to function properly. The bedroom overhead is a simple situation of one wire is positive 12v and a second wire is negative 12v, so it is imperative to follow Chad's instructions of always verifying what color is what polarity in each fixture (as the RV industry does not use any standards for wiring color coding, as are used in a house). Then make sure you understand the controller's functions (kill positive side or kill negative side) to wire appropriately. Lastly, this remote light controller is no longer available on Amazon (as of late July 2023).