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Around the Homestead with Sue & Ryan
United States
Приєднався 10 жов 2020
Daily activities around our homestead, from building projects to managing the animals
Leaf RV Park, New Agusta, Mississippi
A basic, convenient(if slightly odd?) stop over in Mississippi with a nice general store near by. One of our strangest experiences with check in at an RV park. We didn't see the owners until several days into our stay and were not really given directions as to what to do on arrival. Affordable and quiet pull through sites with a safe feel make this a nice stop over. Lack of activities in the area and low amenities mean this is not a desitination campground.
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Deming New Mexico, Exploring Rockhound State Park and Truck Stop Indian Food
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Plenty of adventure to be found in Deming, from hiking Spring Canyon to off roading to local cuisine it was a fantastic place to spend the week.
Cloudcroft NM, Climbing out of the desert in Alamogordo(and a brewery)
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We follow highway 82 leaving Alamogordo from near White Sands New Mexico. Cloudcroft was used as an escape from the heat for the locals. We start the first of our Dodge off roading adventures.
Arizona Adventures-RV Fire and Meteor Crater
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Phoenix, Munds Park and Flagstaff. we explore Arizona and help a neighbor when their RV catches on fire.
Climbing The Burr Trail Switchbacks
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We head out into the Utah desert in search of some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. The trail starts paved, narrowing as you head into the back country and fading to a dirt road. The switch backs are steep and narrow. Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase Escalante, Bolder Utah, Torrey Utah
Finding Aliens in Rosewell- Do you believe?
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We visit the city of Roswell and experience all the tourist attractions. what to see in Roswell
Brantley Lake State Park-Carlsbad New Mexico- Campsite tour $14 a night!
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We provide a tour of each campsite at Brantley lake state park to show you what sites might work for your RV.
Exploring Living Desert Zoo and State Park-Carlsbad New Mexico
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Exploring Living Desert Zoo and State Park-Carlsbad New Mexico
Dinette Destruction~ We remodel our Durango Camper
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With a trip out west coming we do some much needed remodeling on our 2018 KZ Durango 5th wheel. We remove the dinette and swap it for a reclining sofa, rebuild the dinette to fit in the smaller "sofa slide" and build a new pantry.
Crater of Diamonds State Park
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Digging for Diamonds at the only public diamond mine in the US!
Diamond mining Murfreesburo RV Park-You'll want to stay here!
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How to screen for diamonds. Crater of diamonds state park.
Hitchinpost Campground and RV Park, Cottondale Florida
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This campground offers a 50% discount on your entire stay with Passport America. RV travel, Camping life,
Westbound! What should we see??
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We get ready to travel to Crater of Diamonds state park, Waco Texas to see Magnolia Market, Carlsbad Caverns and Roswell in New Mexico and more!
Our Accidental Dodge
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Dodge Cummins Diesel, blown dodge motor, back up dodge
What Made our Dodge Cummins Motor Fail?
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Ryan talks about why our motor failed and what damage occurred during the failure. 2nd gen Dodge, 2500 diesel 5.9l. Industrial Injection rebuild
Ryan Rants: EMP, Solar Flairs and Electrical Surge Suppression Part 4 Destructive disassembly
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Ryan Rants: EMP, Solar Flairs and Electrical Surge Suppression Part 4 Destructive disassembly
Ryan Rants: EMP, Solar Flairs and Electrical Surge Suppression Part 3
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Ryan Rants: EMP, Solar Flairs and Electrical Surge Suppression Part 3
It didn't go well-Dodge Cummins 12 valve
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It didn't go well-Dodge Cummins 12 valve
Vehicle Challenges and Where We're Headed Next
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Vehicle Challenges and Where We're Headed Next
Ready to Dodge South: More Dodge Mods and Updates
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Ready to Dodge South: More Dodge Mods and Updates
Chuck Roast on our Pitboss Tabletop Smoker
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Chuck Roast on our Pitboss Tabletop Smoker
CF Moto ZForce 1000 Suspension Bushing Replacement
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CF Moto ZForce 1000 Suspension Bushing Replacement
Chicken Challenges and What Happened to Our Chimney?!
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Chicken Challenges and What Happened to Our Chimney?!
Ryan Rants: EMP, Solar Flairs and Electrical Surge Suppression Part 2
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Ryan Rants: EMP, Solar Flairs and Electrical Surge Suppression Part 2
TST TPMS Tire Pressure monitor Unboxing and initial setup
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TST TPMS Tire Pressure monitor Unboxing and initial setup
Ryan Rants: EMP, Solar Flairs and Electrical Surge Suppression Part 1
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Ryan Rants: EMP, Solar Flairs and Electrical Surge Suppression Part 1
An economy switch can easily be added to this unit. Remove the four security screws in the front panel and an unused plug with a gray and white wire will be revealed. Cut off the connector and add a switch. Switch on and economy mode is off. Switch off and economy mode is on.
interestingly expensive light
Can you please add the size of metals you used?
Need a larger unit to be comfortable Plus a soft start on the AC would help
I know I’m 3 years late. I’m getting ready to do my rockers too. That vacuum sensor is for the brakes to alert you the vacuum pump out put is low. You don’t need it you only loose your anti lock brakes. Nobody makes the sensor anymore. If you do toss it remove the abs computer under the dash or pull the abs light in the panel.
Good to know, thank you
Three things and a note: 1) You shouldn't trust the flares that come on the line set. Get a flaring tool and look up how to do flares. It's pretty easy, but if you end up with a leak it's probably going to be on these flare connections, so it's easily worth the investment. The flares that came on my line set weren't as high quality as ones I made with my new tools. 2) Get an torque wrench with a spanner head. The flare nuts have to be torqued a specific amount. Too loose and they'll leak, too tight and you'll crush the copper too much and they'll leak. Again, given how crucial these connections are, it's worth the investment. My 9K unit needed about 14ftlb on the small line, and 26ftlb on the bigger one. I used a crow foot adapter, which is fine on a torque wrench as long as it's positioned 90 degrees from the lever arm. That being said, it was a huge pain and I wish I'd gotten one with a digital readout on the handle. 3) You don't want to coil excess line vertically, because it creates oil traps. Either coil them horizontally or else trim the line to the right size and redo the flares. There is a minimum length you can't go under which should be listed in the install manual. If you have to coil, coil them horizontally. As a final note, when he puts a couple pounds of pressure in the system before disconnecting the vacuum gauge, that's going to cause refrigerant to come hissing out when you disconnect the vacuum gauge. It's kind of obvious if you think about it. As an experiment, try vacuuming down your lines, disconnecting the gauge, then immediately reconnecting the gauge. You'll hear the hiss when you disconnect and once you're reconnected, no more vacuum. While loosening the connector, there is no longer a seal, but the little protrusion allowing the valve to open is still holding the valve open. So there's a path between the atmosphere and the lines. By putting more pressure in the system than in the atmosphere, that split second when you're disconnecting the gauge blows refrigerant out instead of sucking air (and worse, moisture) into the system. It's kind of like bleeding your brake lines. It avoids contamination. As much of a "duh" this might seem, as a DIYer at the end of a new project and a long day my brain was operating on a simple mode: Refrigerant stays in. It doesn't go out. So when I went to disconnect the gauge I see refrigerant hissing out all over and I go "WTF?! I did everything perfectly!" then immediately tighten the gauge back up. I reread everything. I rewatch the videos. "What did I do wrong?". I fiddle with the hex nuts, thereby needlessly adding more pressure into the system. I try disconnecting again. Spraying refrigerant. "WTF?!". Eventually I just say "Screw it" and take the damn thing off. By hesitating, it took me three attempts, losing refrigerant each time from a system with unnecessarily high pressure for this step. All of that to say: When you put a teensy bit of pressure in the system and disconnect your gauge, it's going to leak refrigerant. That's not in the video, but it's normal. Just barrel ahead and get that gauge off as fast as possible and you'll only lose an insignificant amount. Wears gloves and goggles just out of an abundance of caution.
Points taken, I intentionally purchased the line set so I would not have to do flares, but I want aware of the coiling Horizontal part that is very good to know
Points taken, I purchased the line set so I would not have to try and make the flares. I was not aware of the coiling horizontal vs vertical though
Hello! Thank you very much for your videos. I'm in the middle of a swap. My base is a Jeep CJ7 (the front differential is on the passenger side) with a 5.3 LS engine and a 4L60 gearbox. Due to the side of the vehicle where the front differential is located, I chose to use an NP208 transfer case (1986 Bronco) and it uses a wire speedometer (analog type). What type of sensor should I use? I don't know how to adapt the speed sensor receiver from the wiring harness that goes to the PCM. did you have this problem? How would they solve it? thanks in advance.
Your helpful, thanks Ryan
New sub, first video. I enjoyed it. Easy going. Just relaxing fun. Smart idea to store your stove on the 2x4 runners when traveling. I didn't, and the load shift tore our stove apart over time. Happy camping.
Thank you for subscribing, That was my fear with the stove was the bouncing along on its feet would tear it up. After all these campers ride like they are on a cloud lol
Great review!
Thank you, We have put a lot of miles on this smoker and so far so good. We have cooked almost every dinner on this thing this summer on our west road trip
I didn't see anything about the "Lodge at Cloudcroft". Neat old lodge. Has a golf course. At one time, it was the highest altitude golf course in the U.S. Not sure if that is still true. Also has a ski run up there. It's actually the best part of that area. You can sleep there and discuss the "hauntings" with the staff. LOL. Glad you enjoyed NM.
We accidently found Cloudcroft and had limited time to explore, That area is on our bucket list for spending a lot more time.
lets go get and excavator! wish i could say that
Yes, I can say we have gotten most of our money out of the investment for sure. Long term it was the wise decision as it allows us to work at our pace vs working flat out on a rental
that bit is insane haha
Yeah Ryan needs to learn to read the specs on Amazon products lol
I have no output voltage on my MN5048.
Contact Midnite solar support(Support@midnitesolar.com or 360-403-7207) Shawn is the best to speak to on the MN5048DIY. He handles all repairs on that product.
Thank you!
Glad it helped
They are awesome generators
I have no doubt they can be, The one we got was obviously used out of the box
Maybe you shouldn't overload it, or get a bigger one
I have XW it's 130 lbs.....6.8kw...so how the heck can the Rosie at 60lbs do 7kw as reliably as XW....I'm being serious because I'm seriously considering a Rosie for my van build. Like how does it do better and be so much smaller?
The old technology used a huge transformer internally, almost every manufacturer has moved to what is being called High Frequency but what that means in a nutshell is that instead of a single inverter and HUGE autotransformer they use a very small light weight transformer on the output of two inverter sections and reduce weight. The High Frequency uses a lot better switching electronics and switches at a much higher frequency allowing for more efficiency and high surge ratings.
Thank you for showing how it’s done I appreciate itb
No problem, Glad it helped
Wondering if you're still using the system. More recent update if possible
We certainly are, Nothing has changed we still love the Mr Cool and it is still performing as it always has.
@@aroundthehomesteadwithsuer3497 great to hear. I'm looking into possibility installing the diy unit. Most of the videos I've seen imo seem to be sponsored ads.
2500 running watts only allows for continuous 20.8 amps. A standard RV ac unit (13500 BTU) needs about 18 amps to run. You probably don't have enough generator to run everything. What you're seeing is a overloaded generator. Should have got the 3300 watt generator. Don't size a generator at or near 100 % running capacity shoot for about 50%.
45 minutes to wait?😮
But it was worth it
Thank you Sir.
Yeah the lack of the low idle button is an issue, I expect if you get a decent one they work ok but this one was a dud
I'd think twice about letting Ryan drive up Mt Washington!! Quite the drops on that one!
We actually did Mt Washington a few years ago. There was enough pressure change our bag of chips popped on the way up, that sure startled both of us! It has some impressive drops and close edges too! The wind at the top was crazy.
Wouaw super vidéo 👍
We really enjoy the pitboss especially this summer on the road
Great video!!!
Thank you!!
I have one it works well, It's a DUD!!
Yes absolutely, you could tell just watching my reactions in the video as more and more indicators became present it was a used generator. I wish they had another one in stock to have done a true comparison but am not sad with my harbor freight predator, It is cheap enough if someone steals it when we are on the road, I won't be super bummed
first come and reservation cannot go together unless you separate areas.
Good to know, we sure did enjoy the NM state parks
Thank you. Important side note, one professional to another. And I know this video is old, however, please put your cover back on your electric panel and do not store cardboard and flammable solutions in front of it. When molded case circuit breakers fail, (and they do) 10,000 degree F. sparks shoot out in all directions, and that recipe for fire is complete in your current condition for instantaneous combustion. I’m a master electrician. Once again, thank you for helping me with my steering box and lines.
Looks nice, I like seeing the new products. I don't know if I like the no fan though. I have 2 midnite classic 150 and they have fans and they run a little bit to hot for me. But I'm in central Florida crazy hot. We have talked a few years back you and Todd helped me program my controlers. I'm not to tech savvy. But I got them figured out now, and I love them You still have your place here in Florida Ryan?
What about over wait dogs
One of the nice things about making your own dog food is you can customize it to your dogs nutritional needs. Adding veggies like green beans and carrots to a balanced diet can help your dog feel full without adding significant calories. It's always best to consult with your vet but for an otherwise healthy dog this can be a good solution.
Tnx
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Yeah they sucked for sure, mobile Starlink is the way to go for us, A little pricey but dang it works amazing
I have a z force 1000 with no miles on it but the screen won't come on any ideas
Other than to make sure the battery is charged and connected, You could check all the fuses. After that its going to be trouble shooting the issue by verifying its getting switched DC etc
@@aroundthehomesteadwithsuer3497 yeah battery is charged I was thinking of looking for the fuse box but it's not easy to find it in this poor design.
Next time move the camera up closer so someone can see exactly what you’re doing. Nobody wants to watch you just work.
Thanks for the input, we are always working to make better content!
How do you do the triangle part that connects both 2x4’s
70 pounds on your side and 150 on the side that your wife lifted😮
Hah well it isnt actually that heavy luckilly.
The improvements look good and way more functional for you both. Enjoy the trip.
Yes after a month or so living with it we are very happy with the changes.
Did you ever modify the outside kitchen with the pellet smoker?
Yes we did, Will have to make a video one of these days
@@aroundthehomesteadwithsuer3497 would love to see it.
@@RVDumpStation it isnt anything very special but it should be in a future video. We shot a short bit of it in our upcoming Deming NM video
that cord is shady as hell too!!!
The cord may "Look" Shady as hell but as a licensed professional I can assure you electrically it is perfectly fine. I would not use it long term as it has no water resistance in any way but for a test the proper size wire nuts on the twisted wire connections is perfectly sound and common practice. I would venture a guess the house you are currently in has many connections made the same way. Plenty safe and perfectly capable of handling the current with no issues. Again we would not run it for anything more than a test but it is perfectly capable of handling the current and would not add to the issue of the generator not being any good.
ok so you seriously plugged this into your ac unit with no break in? nor run time? its not the generators fault.
You may note we figured out early on in the video this generator was used. It had gas in it, it had oil in it, the box was double taped. Simple fact is this particular model has a ton of online reviews showing its a lemon. The predecessor of this model was rock solid from what we can read online. Either way we are super happy with our harbor freight inverter generator, and it does what we need done so all is well that ends well. We were very shocked to see a used generator in stock in Lowes with GAS in it. You're telling me they do not check returns and just thrown them on the shelf? Morral of that story look for double tape on the box and investigate before you drive 3hrs to find its a lemon.
Good job man, you fixed it using the same material. Most folks just put some tape and calk down.
Patch is still there; we did intend to replace that sheet of metal at some point but temporary can become permanent so quickly lol
@@aroundthehomesteadwithsuer3497 Well hey man it worked and looks like it'll keep the rain out! I watched your video to brush up a lil bit before I repaired a couple of spots on a metal roof. It's nice to see folks who actually repair the damaged area with the same material instead of just patching it with tape. Thanks again for the post!
I have a craftsman generator 2300 where is the oil sensor located at?
I am not sure, Look around the base of the engine for a screw in sensor with 1 or 2 wires coming out of it
What oil did you use ? Gl4 or gl5 ?
Well for right or wrong we used basic 80/90 gear oil
Fun fact....this state park was donated on the condition it could not be mined commercially for many decades. Brought to you by the DeBeers company.
Pretty interesting
Where did you get your funnel? I can’t seem to find one like that.
Autozone, But any place like Harbor freight or maybe Ace hardware etc should have one
Could 2 Midnight Solar SPD be used, one on each 120v line of a 240v system, and the commons from each SPD combined? Cheaper way to protect the 240v common than the empshield? Wow... That doesn't even make sense to me... What I want to do is protect 3 strings of 240v micro-inverters (that combine to feed a long 240v line to the main), from any surge from the grid or from some malfunctioning appliance on that line. The 240v feed from the inverters is on common but is of course bonded to ground at the main.
Yes 2 would work perfect, Say red of SPD1 to L1, Black of SPD1 to Neutral. Red of SPD2 to L2 and then you have the black it could also go to Neutral or either of the L1 or L2
How much refrigerant did you have to put in the system?
The outdoor unit is pre filled with refrigerant, We didn't have to add any
What a pretty place .... thanks for sharing ....
It was a very refreshing stop. I loved the campground and the lady who owns it is SUPER nice
Did you deck the block when you originally replaced the head?
Yes, I know now after talking to Industrial and a few others that not torquing to 140ft lbs and then a hot retorque was the culprit
Soory I read that as check not deck, No the block did not get decked at that time
@@aroundthehomesteadwithsuer3497i ran through the exact same issue. Fresh o-ringed head. My block was within spec, but definitely not as flat as a fresh deck. I didn't have the time or money to pull the engine and deck it. I did do the hot re-torque. My head gasket eventually leaked. Head studs got hit by coolant, corroded and started snapping. So I got to do it all over again! This time I did the whole bottom end.