RV Boondocking & POWER (Generator, Propane, etc.)
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You make those remarks about the inside temp but it's a memorable moment in your life you have forever
Omg, you guys are sooo funny, and your videos are chock-full of wonderful advice. Intelligently presented with just enough humor to make the learning experience fun and inviting...cheers to you two!;
It's nice to hear about this well used and under reported power source. Thanks & Happy camping!
We just bought our first trailer and retiring in May! We've looked forward to this forever. Both campers & backpackers so we have a good basis to start with.
But your videos are So informative yet entertaining they are truly a pleasure to listen to and watch. I've learned so many new ideas and things to watch out for, it has been world changing for us. We'lll be off to a great start!
Hey, you two brought some memories! I spent my youth in an Airstream camping all over California and a trip across America. Boondocking was a way of life...
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I discovered that for about $50 you can get a setup (regulator and control valve) and have your generator run on either gas or propane. simply turn off the gas valve and turn on the propane. Just run an nipple through the air filter on the generator. No more altidude issues because you can regulate the flow. It works great and here propane is $1.17 gal and gas is $3.10 a gal.
Bob can you tell me what items I would need to purchase to do that to my generator please?
We love you guys and your vids. A few years ago when we were shopping for our Airstream we watched all of your videos.... I am pleased to see that you're still making them.
When you are sitting where it is very hot and your generator seems to be struggling. Get a small fan that dont pull alot of energy and plug it in blowing straight at the motor opening and the engine will run better. I've had 2 like that and an old man saw me messing with them and showed me that. It worked on both.
Hey guys, I really like your channel. As an aspiring retirement RVer, I am beginning to research options for our future rig and tow vehicle. I am getting lots of great tips from watching your shows. Anyway I can add to the generator discussion. As a long time tent camper, I can tell you that we always dread an RV pulling in and firing up their generator in middle of the night. I really appreciate your emphasis on etiquette.
I have a generator (5kw b&s) I use for disaster preparedness (hurricanes for me). I purchased the tri-fuel conversion kit for it which allows me to use gasoline, propane or natural gas). I will be getting a plumber to plumb it into my household gas system so I can run it on NG. The benefit of this approach is that I can rely on propane for my emergency fuel supply. Propane is shelf stable and much safer to store than gasoline.
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Don't change a thing. You two put a big smile on my face Great job.
I have gotten a lot of information, ideas and just plain old enjoyment out of your videos. Thanks for allowing me to come along for the ride.
Great video. After the stator on my Onan died, I went with solar panels, charge controllers, inverter and 2 sets of battery banks- one for 12v and one for 120v. I just picked up a crusty old Coleman Powermate 1850 for $150 for emergency battery charging. Works great! Haven't used the generator yet.
Oh my gosh! Look at the number of subscribers you have now! 😁I remember when you guys thought getting to 35k would be exciting. Now you're on your way to 140k!😲 You are the very best and I wish you both safe travels and lots more videos. LoLoHo!!! 💙💙💙
Thanks guys. This is so useful as I prepare for the road. You guys rocks and I really appreciate it. Be safe out there!
Really helpful! Thank you. I never thought I would want to boondock because I’m 72 and now camping solo, but this gives me hope that I can do it if I want to camp with my grown kids while they tent camp.
Greetings from Flemington, NJ. Love watching this video...repeatedly. It never gets old! Your 17 degree experience reminds me of long, long time ago our tent camping in Buffalo NY, freezing snap! Misery too for us.
I took you earlier advice and purchased the champion dual fuel. I only use propane and mounted the generator on the front of my camper. It works perfectly. We are at Mohegan Sun casino. Life is great.
Found your videos online 2 years ago. Love them. I grew up with an old Boles Arrow (1960’s trailer). No bathroom, no fridge, (icebox only), yes it was powered by a block of ice🤪 and no such thing as a generator. Recently, 2 years ago, my wife of 37 years decided that she’d like to get out of our area of southern Utah for the HOT summers. I couldn’t wait. Her idea of camping was a 5 star resort 🤨. 2 weeks later I purchased a Ram 1500 V-8 5.7 Hemi knowing I wanted a good size 5th wheeler. Well that was until my wife started to look into pull trailers 😭. I had one stipulation. I had to be able to stand up straight in it. I’m 6’9”. We found one. And so the journeys began. Your videos have been inspirational and informative for me. Having a long background in backpacking, trailer and camper camping I knew quite a bit. Though I did know a lot, I learned much more and still am learning many new things and ideas. Also finding some pretty cool products out there too. Thanks.
I love all the info you offer and your delivery.
I have an older (1979) model coachmen 24ft trailer. I had to replace the fridge once and found a 3 mode unit. It can run on 115v ac, 12v dc, and gas. I then went and (after watching youtube videos) built a vertical axis 500w wind turbine and installed it on the roof behind the ac unit (leaving about 18 inches for the hot air exhaust). This allows the wind turbine to power everything inside the rv while going down the road (mostly charging misc stuff but also runs my fridge). This also works great for windy areas when parked since it is able to run all of the 12v stuff inside on its own. Last I added 4x 480w solar panels to the roof (leaving space in the middle to walk down for maint). Combining these with a set of 5 charge controllers, 4 deepcycle batteries (under one of the dinging seats as the other holds the fresh water tank), and 2 1500w grid-tie inverters hooked up parallel. I was almost able to remove the need for a generator (still need one for those times when the weather was too bad during the day to charge the batteries). I made a set of 4 panels using 2x2 to make a square frame with 1/4 ply on one side then filled with spray foam. I then made a second frame that was about 12 inches larger ground area than my cheap 25yr old generator and about 9 inches taller. This was made so I could set the generator on the ground on the passenger side rear corner of my rv (by the bathroom) and place the frame around it. The panels can then hang on the frame using a couple of screw hooks and direct the sound up so it is much quieter than normal (only able to here it from around 15ft away). The extra height is so that I can place one of the 4 panels on top of the unit to help block some of the heat from the sun if I am in a southern state during the summer and don't have any shade nearby. When I am doing that I use the trailer to block the 4th side by placing it near my tires. (if your going to make this for yourself then be sure to place the panels so the ply is facing out as foam is what catches and blocks most of the sound while the ply is painted for better looks.)
LOLOHO I really enjoy your channel, thank you for sharing.
We installed solar on our Arctic Fox fifth wheel last spring. It's wonderful. We used our gen-set a total of 3 times last season, mainly for the microwave. Solar charges all our electronics and has a USB charge port on the controller. It keeps the batteries topped off and is wonderful. I don't believe you can get enough solar panels on an RV to run the AC. We camp at high altitude around Moran and Dubious so as long as you can set up in an afternoon shade spot it stays wonderful.
Happy Trails kids.
I love your video's. I am considering getting a new Airstream Classic as our retirement "gift" and have been watching a lot of your video's. They are very helpful. Keep up the good work.
We are days away from purchasing our first rv travel trailer. I have enjoyed and learned a lot from your videos. Thanks. It's wonderful to see a couple enjoying and sharing their experience. Especially for us newbies.
Tom Morrow Thanks Tom, more vids on the way. I think we will have some fun shoots this summer. Cheers
Love the moose running from the generator noise, a little humor goes along way. Great needed information, but presenting it in a pleasant humorous way made a difference. Thanks for the info, and yes I am a subscriber, and soon to be at least part time boon docker..
You two are great to watch, lol. Thanks for your posts.
I love my Honda 3000. It is Heavy but electric start, low load function and quieter than two lighter, smaller ones hooked together. Love it.
Some years ago, in our sticks and bricks, we let the oil tank get too low on a Friday. To have an emergency fill would have cost an $100 we weren't willing to spend. We closed off all non-essential rooms/vents and ran with space heaters. We even had friends over to watch a movie and drank tea. It got cold at night and we bundled up. For years after, our kids wanted to do the tradition of "Cold Weekend."
Excellent video. I too live in the South (New Orleans) and a generator will be a must-have item once we buy our travel trailer. Particularly enjoyed your coverage of the importance of propane.
The advantage of running 2 smaller generators is if you need less power you can run only one generator saving fuel. Also if one generator fails you still got some power
Another overnighter might be closer than 20 - 30 feet away. A solution is to direct the sound upward. A couple of pieces of plywood (3 for a U shape, 4 for a box shape) cut higher than the generator heighg to surround it will make a huge difference. Try it. Keep the sound from spreading laterally!
GizmoBee1702 Thanks for the tip. That's a cool idea!
GizmoBee1702 where do you folks carry all the extra stuff? Extra batteries; two generators; extra propane, etc. ???
I love looking at your videos. They are informative as well as very humorous. Thanks for sharing...Cheers!
You are right about the hot and humid south, no A/C in the summer and no propane heat in the winter really bites. I am from Texas and I live in my RV full time.
Hey Sean & Kristy...this longer format is a definite winner !!! It's allowing us to get far more details about whatever the topic is, in a relaxed & enjoyable way...as though we're sitting & having a chat with friends !! Well done !! Cheers, P.
Thank you Paul - more videos on the way!
You two have this down to a fine science. I really enjoy your videos, thank you.....
Great video. Love the stories! By the way, I keep a small 12v electric blanket handy for warming up the bed real nice on those 16 deg nights. It doesn't draw much power either.
I really enjoy your videos! They are full of great information. I also enjoy watching your personalities interact. May be the southern thing? Thank you for your videos!!
I LOVE you guys and hope my wife and I meet you on the road someday. You guys are great!
Ralph M Bohm Thanks Ralph for your comment. Same to ya!
We've had a Champion generator for three years. It starts every time, usually on the first or second pull. It really isn't any louder than a Honda or Yamaha, (it's within a decibel or two of them), and it costs half the price. I've serviced it myself twice in the three years, changing the oil, cleaning the air filter and spark arrester, and cleaning the spark plug, all easy stuff. I've gotten many compliments in campgrounds about how quiet it is.
Hi, nice informative video. I "boondock" with my 24' Class C in the parking lot at my workplace (in the rear area) and do not use shore power off the building. I do use a 2000W Honda generator, which as you stated, will not power my roof A/C unit. However, I purchased a portable 14,000 BTU unit which only draws 9.5 amps, which the generator can run, though near the low end of the peak band. So, I installed a 100W solar panel and a 1500W inverter to run the fridge, which only draws 2.5 amps. The fridge will also run on LP, but I like to have the LP for cooking and water heater (gotta have my coffee too!), though I switch the fridge to LP at night. I went the portable A/C route because I also have a 33' sailboat, in which I use the A/C in as well, along with the generator. I don't have a real "house". I live in the RV while at work, and in the sailboat when I'm off work. As for charging electronics, I bought several of the chargers that simply plug into the cigarette lighter, and eliminated further reliance on AC power. I even bought one for my laptop computer. I plan on installing USB connectors in both the RV and the boat so further streamline the charging of electronics. I power low draw AC fans, and with two deep cycle battery bank, I can go all night running partial AC through the inverter, and the A/C from the genset if needed. Otherwise, I stick to DC and LP exclusively. Nice video. The Yamaha generator you have is an excellent unit, but I chose the Honda because of the portability issue, so managing the AC power was paramount. Thanks for sharing.
+javacup912 thanks for your input i also bought the most efficient ac unit i could- 386w with my kill a watt meter it reads even- i have 4 deep cycle batteries and got a cheap harbor freight 3000w 4000peak inverter but it wont even start the ac compressor i believe it only truly puts out about 800 watts - you get what you pay for i guess-but you seem to be powering a 14500 unit with with your inverter and battery please elaborate and explain your set up and how long you can get it to run ! you say "i can go all night running partial AC through the inverter- music to my ears ! now tell me your results and how? thanks Nomadic Man Eric
Love the videos. I've watched a dozen or so. Subscribing took away the guilt. Regarding being in cold weather, here are some tips. You can't always count on having a heat source. Being a little prepared makes things more comfortable. I live in the North Star state and these have been field tested.
1. If you have no heat in the RV and it is getting cold (below freezing), open a window or vent. It won't make it any colder and it will help prevent condensation.
2. Eat well before going to bed. This provides your body energy. Do a little exercising to increase blood flow to your extremities, but not so much to induce perspiration. If you're damp you will be cold.
3. Remember the key to effective insulation is dead air space. One heavy pair of oversize wool socks will keep your feet warmer than two medium parts as the large pair provides dead air space.
4. I keep the following in the RV during fall and spring camping. In the northern climates, you can't rule out cold overnights during these seasons.
a. Pair of heavy wool socks
b. Fleece or wool hat
c. One pair heavy weight poly underwear. Nothing cotton as it retains moisture.
d. Heavy comforter. I prefer down as it compresses for travel. Down is $$$. Fleece (Polartec) blankets provide great insulation for the weight and volume.
e. Light weight fleece gloves. Keeping the hands warm really helps.
f. A fleece jacket with a high collar.
When you have the opportunity to make a video on cold RVing, please make it. I'd love to see it.
Just saw you video's tonight. You are SOOOOO cute!!!!... Our kids are getting their first motorhome next week end, so I have sent a few of your video's over to them.
My husband and myself are also new to RVing. So excited to get out there and put some miles on. You kids are really inspiring us to do just that. Look forward to seeing more of your videos!!!
Love your videos... they are both informative and entertaining 😊keep up the great work ! Best wishes and safe travels!
Awesome guys. Very relaxed and easy to listen too!
Just saw your video on power I think it was a great video enjoyed this presentation will be the checking out some of your other stuff
I enjoy your videos, you two are delightful and informative. :)
Just discovered your videos! Love them - very informative and entertaining. Just subbed and liked! Thank you for taking the time to make these to help us newbies out!
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So glad you mentioned the hair dryer. I don't spend a lot of time trying to look beautiful but I have a lot of hair and it takes a lot of time to air dry. Having wet hair for a long period of time makes you very cold in low temperatures. Good to know the power info you offered before we start RV life. Love your videos !
Haha I will put every generator we own to the ultimate test with my wife's hairdryer! It's a 2000W beast! :D --Sean
This video is quite old so my comments may be superfluous. I've been enjoying your videos a lot but would like to comment on the electrical issues you raised. First: Propane. The beauty of this material is the cleanliness, simplicity and the reduced need for maintenance. On my Honda 2000 I used a Genconnexx conversion kit - by far the best-engineered product I found - also the most expensive but at least the gas valve is moved inside the unit where it is not susceptible to damage. Propane contains less energy than diesel or gas, a bit of cost compromise, but well worth eliminating the hassle of gas and the problems it causes carburetors. Take home point: Few to no carburetor problems.
Regarding solar power. Of course you can run your A/C off of solar panels if you so desired, that doesn't seem the right solution for you from my perspective, BUT, putting together a battery pack of reasonable capacity, say 4 T105 golf cart batteries, and an appropriate charger and say a 3000 w inverter you could do a lot of your morning chores with electricity and charge with the genny after you're up and about AND when you run the A/C on a hot day you will have substantial reserve capacity for the unit to draw when needed.
Enjoyed your videos. Pick up my fifth wheel Wednesday. Plan to put all your tips into practice.
Hey LoLoHo - just started following you when we got our 4th trailer (2018 AS 25RB) love your video’s! I know you guys just upgraded to a very expensive solar/Lithium set up which is way beyond my budget but wanted to make a comment about a generator. I agree that staying with Yamaha or Honda is a good choice as they are in my opinion the best. Going way back to our first trailer, we bought a Yamaha EF2800i. It weighs 67 lbs and will run our soft start equipped air conditioners (one at a time) as well as any other appliances that accompany us when we go out. Best investment that we’ve made.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks, can't go wrong with a Yamaha! Even though we have gone with solar, we will also still carry a generator. We will review more generators in the future too.
100 mile house! Lol lived there for awhile
Only place I lived where there was snowing on the first day of summer!
It’s winter 9months of the year in the cariboo
Great video
I have to tell you that I love your channel! You two are so great together and I hope to find someone that will make me laugh and smile as much to join in on my adventure. The coffee thing, right there with you brother! DON'T EVEN THINK of speaking to me until it's brewing. As for the no propane/freezing thing. Being from the pacific northwest, I had to laugh. I totally empathize with you being from the south and not being cold-weather adapted. So, as a person who is 'sorta' used to chilly weather I offer you the following advice. Buy yourself a small electric/ceramic heater and stick it in the truck for emergency use. I'd rather you be comfortable and use a little battery power than freeze your fannies off. An excellent alternative used by many a rescue team when working with hypothermia, strip naked and zip up in a sleeping bag together. Nothing better than a little body heat to warm two people up. I don't mean that in the naughty sense either. :-) Keep this channel and your wonderful tips and banter flowing. I look forward to running through the entire channel, and keeping up with all new chapters.
I Love your channel. Real nice info for newbies and well presented.
You tow are Informative and ENTERTAINING. Thank you so much. Bill in Florida
I have a built in Cummins/Onan, but also solar and inverter which we use the most. Nice because we can start from the inside and no one can steal it. The inverter takes care of coffee maker and other items.
Stayed in Philly over winter in my sailboat also, actually in Riverside, NJ, before my sail to various parts of the world. Once the river froze up and we played hockey in the marina area and replenished ourselves from the bar set up at the stern of the boat.
In 1978 we were traveling back to Kansas, from Chicago, in January, and spent the night in our RV in a hotel parking lot...in the middle of a snow storm (St. Louis). All we had then was a small on board propane heater with a very weak blower. DAMN it was cold. Even at the end of October, in upper Wisconsin, when it gets down to 40 degrees and even with an electric heater..NO FUN! On our last trip I finally had to "give in"...turn on the camper heater...and the vehicle engine. Ahhhhhhh...Heaven!
LOVE LOVE LOVE all the expertise and tips coming from your site. Thank you! Newbie Me
You haven’t been cold until you realize the outside thermometer isn’t broken - it is indeed 13 Degrees BELOW Zero!!!!! That was at Cloudland Canyon State Park, in GA, on Lookout Mountain in January or February of 2014. I was sooo thankful I had a snow suit and Mummy sleeping bag, two space heaters, my RV propane oven and a Heat gun which I used to thaw out the frozen pipes three days in a row. I was snowed in, therefore unable to leave.
Hey, guys thank you for your videos I have been watching them now for a few months and have learned quite a bit from your adventures. I am a newbie to the RV world. We purchased a 25ft travel trailer with a 13,500 BTU AC unit back in April. We took dry camping for the first time last week. I am seeking to purchase a generator and from what I gather from your videos even with a 3000-watt gen I would not be able to run everything in the RV at the same time ( AC, electric water heater, microwave etc). So the compromise is a must unless I up to a larger generator or dual 3000-watt. I would much rather make one purchase than two.
I realize this video was made in 2014, but some cool generators became avail since. We use an inverter quiet Champion 3500W which features remote start. It means auto choke and all. It was around $1K. weight is about 100 pounds. Never an issue with it. Ours is gasoline only, but the same unit can be had as a dual fuel. Great video, thanks.
Awesome video you guys are the best..So helpful as I get closer to my nomad life.
I can also appreciate propane since I use it for my Mr.Buddy heater every night. It keeps me nice and toasty in my van.
When Kristy said to keep your opinion to yourself and mosey on along if you didn't like it, that was FUNNY!! I think it's got something to do with how straight faced and quiet she gets and then.......BAM!!! I watched it 3 times and it still made me laugh even after I had watched it back then too, but somehow it got funnier. I love her dry sense of humor!!! Big fan guys!!!!😁
We are newbies - well almost Have trailer ordered as of now we tent camp. These are so helpful. Thank you!. Just tent camped at DeSoto State Park and loved it
Welcome! We need to go to DeSoto!
An exceedingly well-done and informative video. Thank you.
You can make a tent for the generator with the proper material to help keep it cooler in hotter temps / sun. Use pvc pipes to put thru holes that you sew into the material to form a tent for it. Husband made something to cover our fridge for our popup camper in full sun and it helps.
Carrying the small spare propane tank probably is a good idea. Think I saw one in your truck bed in another video. Our Champion 3500 generator is dual fuel and we carry that third tank for the generator. With our Keystone Bullet the electrical is close to the rear. I modified the bumper for a hitch on top using angle iron. The back porch can support 500 lbs.. Next trip the generator and propane will ride and work there. Now all we need is a clever sound baffle and disguise.
I bet you felt a chill during the exchange of adverbs and adjectives of what that cold nite was like! I know I felt it through the monitor from that look which I'm sure we all have seen then felt!
Most of the inverter work can be done without converting from DC to AC and then back to DC to charge your devices. The propane info was very useful.TY
Greetings from Canada. Great video. I am completely new to the RV lifestyle and have learned a lot from your advice from your different segments. Even though I have a small A Frame camper now, a lot of the information is the same. Thanks.
Yes, much info about RV camping applies to all of 'em! Glad you have found our vids helpful! :)
Another great episode! Thanks for sharing.
Tonight I had to choose between your video or watching Gunsmoke, you won!!!!
Keep up the good work, THANKS
Thanks, honored to beat out Gunsmoke! 💨
Just catching up and appreciate the info! Ready to go on the road in a few weeks so I will support the channel. Thx!
Just moving from yrs of tent camping into our "new" 1996 Excella and your videos are delightful and so informative. Hope we meet ya on the road someday!
Barbara Boyce Thanks and welcome to the Airstream family!
We are enjoying your vlogs as we are contemplating going full time when we sell our house.
Speaking on propane... Instead of using the furnace due to the amount of electrical power I have t-eeded in on the refer copper line. I drilled a 1" hole under the refer and installed a copper line with a quick disconnect that sticks out of the hole probably 1/3". I have a catalytic heater on the line. When not in use I disconnect it and store it. Usually easy to install and use. very little propane use.
Love your videos !!!! keep it up and good luck in the next adventure !!!!
You both have some great tips and I love your videos. I came up with 2 more ways to save either propane or steps to the generator. Personally I rarely use a hair dryer preferring to let it air dry because I like the way it looks and I never heat style my hair. A phobia leftover from my childhood regarding a multitasking mother and second degree face and ear lobe burns. Also I only make a big pot of coffee and put the remainder in my Coleman thermos. Coleman is the only brand I've found that actually keeps coffee hot for over 12 hours. Just suggestions for lazybones like me. I realize it's not for everyone. Be safe out there!:)
Lol. I’m listening to your podcast trying to learn as much as I can about how I can boondock with my new camper and then you tell the story about 100 mile house, where I’m from. I’m planning my moose hunt in early November and will be experiencing some potentially cold temperatures that I’m very familiar with. Last year in mid November we had a cold front come through and temperatures dropped to minus 32 Celsius. I can’t imagine trying to camp in that but will definitely be up for minus 10-15. For our American friends minus 32 Celsius is about minus 25 Fahrenheit. Glad you came through our town.
Haha I wish I was up there right now! Here in Alabama the temperatures are skyrocketing right now. Yes, my wife will never let me forget that freezing night in 100 mile house. 😂
You guys are adorable (and informative!). Thanks for the great info.
Love your stories! We used to live in 150 Mile House just North of 100 Mile House! For your next venture into Canada, if you are a Costco member, propane is much cheaper there than anywhere else. US members can shop in Canadian Costcos and vice versa.
Haha. Cute video! I just bought my first RV a used weekend warrior.
So I'm kind of lazy about reading all the mental material first.
So I thought I'd see who's got stuff on campers in general.
She is funny, must be from Georgia somewhere with that accent. I know these things because I am from Atlanta. Living in Colorado for 15 years now.
when I bought our trailer I used a Honda 3000 watt gen. It did good most of the time.. it would struggle in the heat. I then bought a onan 4000 watt micro quiet and never looked back. runs most everything at the same time.
I'm learning so much from your videos. Very handy for a newbie like me. Thank you!!
Thanks for your comment, and welcome!
16 degrees, that would be a heat wave, is -8 out right now. I hope to be full time rv living by the end of 2016! Nice video, keep up the good work.
Hi guys, I use a Honda Eu3000is inverter generator, and I also had a few issues running the AC unit. It ran decent enough with economy mode off, but would fail to kick on with economy mode on. I added a Supco SPP6 Hard Start Kit from Amazon (usually under $15) to the AC unit, and it now starts and runs WAY better, even with the generator on economy mode. This has saved me a LOT of fuel, plus keeps the generator quieter even while running the AC at its max. The Supco SPP6 Hard Start Kit works on all rooftop rv/camper ac units and is very easy to install. What it does: it gives the AC compressor an extra "kick" on startup, causing a much lower power draw on startup, which is why the generator can run the AC even in economy mode.
You should do a video on how to install it!👏🤓
You need a camper shell great way to secure your things and also use your generator when its rainning. just move your geneartor to the tailgate to get the exhaust out and partially close the lid to shield the rain. works great..
You guys have great advice and are funny.
Have you looked into Micro aire for your Ac ?
I recently purchased one and run my 15000btu Ac unit with a 2200 Honda inverter generator. The Micro aire kills the hard start draw which is what makes it impossible to use a small generator. With the Ac on I still use the coffee pot, lights, refrigerator etc. There are links and videos on youtube.
Keep up the great videos.
Great videos and tips. Thanks guys!
Like your channel and though I may not agree with everything you say, you've got an ah-men concerning propane. I have two 30Lbs tanks. I tie a orange strap on the one in use. when it goes empty I switch to the other tank, put the strap on it, and at my first opportunity the dead tank is refilled. I did one of those low temp nights at a rest stop in an RV I rented (with an empty tank) before I purchased my trailer....never again will I be without propane!
Sean & Christie are fun to watch - and as a plus...you get some great advice and life-experiences told in an entertaining way
They are heavier than 30#'ers (the 30# bottles) because of the weight of the bottle itself. So there is a larger than10# jump to the 40#'ers. Kristy's right - those get heavy!
You two MUSTcome to St. Charles, MO to see our wonderful downtown on the river. Cobblestone streets, great shops, restaurants and just a wonderful experience. It's right on the Missouiri River,
We have the Champion 3500 dual fuel generator that we use with our restored 28’ Avion and it does an exceptional job running AC on gas. We have never used the propane side. We struggled with the same thing - buy the Yamaha or not. In the end the Champion won out on price and the back we had a bunch of Cablea bucks. So far after two seaons of use we have no regrets. Add an hour meter to a Champion so you have know exactly the amount of hours for oil changes etc,
Well done guys
I just found you on youtube and really enjoyed your video. I like the folksy charm that your two share in your videos. I don't have an RV and probably never will because it isn't my wife's style but i know i would enjoy camping on an RV. We have done a lot of tent camping when we were younger but it is too hard to get in and out of tents now that we are seniors. Maybe someday we will try RVing.
Great video! Terrific information. And the blooper at the end,....I'm still laughing. As always, thank you for sharing.
Thanks for your comment!
I worked at a store that sold Honda generators. I have an older 650 watt Honda generator. Top marks! The Honda EU series generators run quieter than my average speaking voice. I have no experience with the Yamaha line other than their motorcycles. Again, top marks.