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Why you dont turn the box the other side the cover will go down and you don t have to put the brass rod

I bought my first Sportsman's about 4 years ago... haven't used it a lot but it always starts right up when I need it ! Back in May, 2024 I saw an ad at Tractor Supply for one for $149.00... I couldn't resist ! 1000W INVERTER GASOLINE GENERATOR, SKU# 1694825, Quantity: 1 Price: $149.99 Subtotal: $149.99 Fantastic little Inverter Generator !

I have the same one. It’s been great. I added a small tach and hour meter.

Good video Sam. The same generator up in Canada is over $450 CDN.

Thanks for helping spend my money, Sam! Honestly, I had been looking for something like this for some time. I did invest in a 4Kw dual fuel generator, but it's as much for home backup as anything else. It won't run the big AC on top of the Class C, but for charging batteries and power stations it's great. It's especially useful here in the NE where sunshine isn't so plentiful at times. You get a gold medal! 🏅

I love that it takes up less room so I can buy more stuff we don’t need on our adventures.

I love that it takes up less room so I can buy more “stuff” we don’t need on our adventures.

Incredible price. It's nice to have a solar, battery and gas combo.

Thanks for getting this information out there. I have had a Honda 2000 for more than a decade, and it was a real lifesaver a time or two when the power was out at home for days in the winter. I have never taken it camping, though, because it is pretty heavy for me to lug around. This is a much more realistic size. It won't run my AC, but I don't camp much when it is really hot. The Boil was an exception.

I recently purchased this same model generator for the same reasons that you did. I have a 5K BTU cheapest at the big box store window air conditioner unit, and my generator will easily power it. I am curious about your mod and look forward to your video. Nice job, I always enjoy your content!

Thanks Sam for all the videos and great ideas! You and Cindy make a awesome team. I have a Runaway Range Runner (6x8 version). Your mod will be a "Game Changer" for us as well. There are similar challenges to add the Kickass shower on our camper as well! I'll be adapting your designs & techniques. Question: Do you mark material (to be cut out) to the outside of the rubber channel or the center approximately where the cord would ride? I'm probably overthinking and the hem most likely compensates for either or. Unfortunately no sewing machine here so I'll probably be taking to a local seamstress to hem it and put the cord in. TIA for any advise. Mike Florida

You are the WIZ! I assume the center hub is your secret invention. Keep on dreamin'.....

How Does high winds affect this awning?

Takes how many hours to fully charge it by battery car and AC?

Excellent presentation and modification!

That condensation water --- aaaahhh uuhh uuhh uuhh - -- - ever heard of legionnaires comes from dust that reacts with the codensor. goog legionnaires and ford and you'll see this is no joke a ford employee died from a dirty water fountain.

This was much better than the Sarasota Tim videos in the crapper. Or whatever he called it.

Smart man. You think like I do!

Emma's awesome, you guys are awesome, great video!

Great video! Thanks for sharing! One word of caution regarding your solution to handle the water condensate and draining it into your fresh water tank. Under the right conditions, legionella bacteria can grow in the AC condensate water, which would then be draining into your fresh water tank where you would use it for showers or what not. This is potentially dangerous and could cause an unlucky person to develop legionnaires disease if the conditions are right (depends a lot on temperature, more likely in warm/hot weather conditions). Instead of draining into your freshwater tank, it might be safer to drain into a separate container that can be easily dumped and washed out thoroughly. Anyhow, thanks for the great ideas!

Might as well buy a camper that’s capable to go off road at this point Lots of work

.. I'd put a lawnmower type fuel filter on that line to your tank, doesn't require pressure to work & you'll need it for Gnats etc .. 🧰👨‍🔧🌬️

Sharp pencil that day….

I wonder if that would work on my beast...?

Interesting heater. Thanks for showing this.

A few thoughts. Those 5000 btu ACs need 500watts to run and that is lot for most off grid applications unless you run a loud generator. IMO, It would seem like if the A/C were just resting on the tongue it would be better location right? Here in Hot and humid Florida, I'm in a self converted micro campervan where my living/sleeping space is only 4x7x4 over a 6 inch foam mattress. I can't stand, but i can sit up and kneel up. 1/3 of my van is a semi sealed garage area in the back with a counter I access from the back outside. All appliances that generate heat and noise are back there facing the living space. That garage has a shared 10" vent hole and fan that runs 24x7. One appliance i have a is a 24v plastic 1800btu Chinese Air conditioner. It has no side vents. It sucks air the front and pushes out cold air. Hot air pushes out the back and there is a drain tube i run out the van. I vent the air conditioner naturally (no tubes) out into the garage where everything else vents up under a 320w solar panel including a 32 inch TV, a 15L fridge, my inverter, mppt and dc-dc chargers. Also a 460AH battery is back there. All share the same 10 inch vent hole and fan on the top. I'm happy to report that this tiny Air conditioner only consumes 170 watts and is able to make the micro camper comfortable enough in thick shade, rain or darkness. Not going to say it makes the cabin ice cold or can overcome direct sunlight, but the it manages to make it comfortable enough for me. Also the 460AH battery and my charging setup seems to run it endlessly and quietly with no limitation so long as I move around in 3 days or park it in the sun when I'm out.

Do you have any video/picture of the mod in progress? I have a 17' camper I'd like to do this to and like the idea of hiding the AC while driving. Thank you and Emma for the idea. Oh, and I'm a new subscriber. UPDATE: I found the install video.

That's a great idea and gets the pole out of the middle of the room. For those still using the tennis ball and center pole they could use the short pole back to the camper to keep water from pooling there. What is the name of the big blue sponge?

Gee wizz, I just do it the old fashioned way and set the poles lower away from the van, silly me, , ,

What great timing! We had to strip our 10HD down to the studs walls, removed floor, walls, insulation, cabinets, air conditioner and primer/sealed with 2 coats of a shellac water based product made by BIN to seal out any residual off gassing that ultimately put an end to our camping due to what happened to my breathing. We watched so many of your videos and so many issues we found to be true of our 2022. Wanted to share when we pulled the air conditioner (which was vented very well), water drained outside the camper, perfect condition but… same install where live outlet not covered from any spray AND, same crummy plastic tubing only screwed down the middle and what really blew our minds was the huge pile of mixed sawdust that was intentionally left in case if water backed up in the metal drip pan it would be soaked up by said sawdust!! As we now get back to building the camper from the inside out, will seriously consider re-installing the air conditioner to the outside on a slider system as well. This has been a major undertaking and due to me getting sick, open heart surgery and bad airway complications all due to the off gassing and coupled with my hub’s knee problems, we are getting back on track to re-insulate, put the storage area doors back on above the floor, redo all the walls and this time with only storage shelves, no cabinets, and let’s not forget of course including the mechanical back wall outlet cut outs for the new wall. Yikes has this been a GOD awful expensive gut job! We SO appreciate all the tips and mods that we used to make our teardrop safe and live on for a long time. Elly & Roger

Been thinking of putting a window unit in our emergency exit window because the ceiling unit might be losing its effectiveness. Have an outside prop pole, just need to block above the conditioner.

Is there a reason mounting this in the "out" position permanently would not work? Ive been looking at that, similar to the runaway camper mount. I dont have an interior water problem but less noise and more efficient would be nice

Thank you for giving detailed ideas on how to improve accessorizing teardrop campers, I am new in the game, just bought a Modern Bug 12 LRK last month and I'm glad I found your channel. You are a great instructor and a very supportive significant other. Looking forward learning from all the improvements that you have made to your beautiful camper.

Those Apache boxes from Harbor Freight have so many uses. I might have to look into purchasing one or two. I'm curious as to why you chose to place the pin side at the top instead of the bottom. If you had the latches at the top and the pin on the bottom, wouldn't the clearance for removing the pin be better? Then you could just drop down the cover.

Nice video. A great install and fantastic concept by Emma.

Thank you so much for all the compliments Sam and Cindy! You did a great job replicating and improving the mod! I am a big fan of the ac "bong"... no more mudd!! Well done!

So clever! And the cover box gives the camper a rugged look too.

Love the extra space this creates inside!

I'll have to do this! Thanks!

🥶 🧊 ☃️ is good in the summer! 🎉

Thanks for sharing. Very creative solution. I’m surprised no awnings ever had a ridge pole like you would create with a tarp.

Great video Sam. I have one of these for testing also. It is easy to setup and well worth the time needed to do so. While I have not yet had it in the rain, I am very confident it will keep the water from collecting. As Sam mentioned this also keeps the height of the roof elevated. It is very nice not having to constantly duck my head. Great job Sam.

Had my doubts because the reveal took so long.... but the results convinced me. Congrats on hack.

What did you use for the center hub to attach the poles? Thank you

Enjoy your videos Sam. I've had to make a change in our camper situation. I will elaborate at a later time. Keep making great vids.

I made the support poles and room pull line from your instruction vids. Work great. For this, what part (black center piece) did you use to connect the 4 poles together?

Good vid Sam. A great mod and design. You are gifted.

Nice job!

My horizontal Ironman awning pole broke last week in New Mexico in a torrential downpour. I had a pole braced in the middle, broke both poles.

As that NASA engineer was fond of saying, your a steely-eyed missile man! I need one of those!!!