- 123
- 37 299
Chuck's off the grid World!
Приєднався 16 жов 2021
Відео
An idiot mixed Lead-acid with Lithium batteries part 2
Переглядів 2,3 тис.Місяць тому
I mixed lead-acid batteries with lithium in my motorhome. What will happen?
An idiot mixed lead-acid with lithium batteries?
Переглядів 9102 місяці тому
Lead-acid batteries mixed with lithium, i will surely die!
Slide topper replacement part 3! Oh No, Failure?!
Переглядів 602 місяці тому
Tried to replace slideout topper on my own, big mistake!
Slideout topper replacement part 2 Bad Mistake?
Переглядів 872 місяці тому
Replacing slideout topper by myself, no help. Bad mistake?
Slide topper replacement part 1; What went wrong?
Переглядів 1112 місяці тому
Replaced slideout topper my way?
Solar throw out panel? Why?
Переглядів 2015 місяців тому
Why I throw out a solar panel? What would you do?
Bought used solar panels. Will they work? Waste of money?
Переглядів 6245 місяців тому
Bought used solar panels. Will they work? Waste of money?
Lectric 3.0 in Elephant Butte state park! What were the problems?
Переглядів 955 місяців тому
Lectric 3.0 in Elephant Butte state park! What were the problems?
The wind did damage to our motorhome!
Переглядів 1,9 тис.6 місяців тому
The wind did damage to our motorhome!
Lectric 3 0 400 mile report! What's wrong now?
Переглядів 1,3 тис.7 місяців тому
Lectric 3 0 400 mile report! What's wrong now?
2013-2016 Lincoln MKS Climate Control Repair!
Переглядів 9297 місяців тому
2013-2016 Lincoln MKS Climate Control Repair!
Are you allowed to make campfires there? Here in Oregon, the fire danger is often too high to allow campfires. Exception being the Oregon coast, which is usually cool and moist.
Hello friend, we have no fire restrictions at this time. The rivers are running high, the lakes are full, and we've had a lot of moisture this year. So at least it in this area we're looking pretty good!
@@SunriseLAW Thank you for watching, and may God bless you!
Thanks for the video. All bicycle riders should consider keeping a can of Tri-Flo or similar lube in the shop. The standard WD-40 we have come to like is a wonderful cleaner yet not a very good lubricant.
@@geraldhenrickson7472 Hello new friend, thank you for your comment. I do have other lubricants in the RV but I still go to the WD-40. I don't know I guess I'm just saying my ways? I've got to say I have not tried tri-flow! Perhaps I should try it. I'm not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks for watching and may God bless you!
@@charlesvawter1527 WD-40 is not a lubricant. WD stand for Water Displacement. and the 40 stands for the 40th compound tried. But it'll sure make a door hinge quit squeakin'.
@@arizonabill1445 Good morning new friend, I know WD-40 has limitations, but I've been using it for years. It's a short time fix for lots of stuff? Please, if not done so subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thank you for watching and may God bless you
I think it is your first video featuring other people, good job. Have you ridden on the coast yet? Two years ago, we took our Lectrics to the coast here in Oregon. Chuck, absolutely nothing is as surreal as riding Lectrics down the beach where the sand is sort of hard. Good thing we left them at home on our next coast trip because I was nearly killed by a large sneaker wave (!). Instead of trying to fight it, I went on my belly fully clothed with boots and rode the wave all the way up the beach! I knew from past body-surfing experience in warmer water that it is the outgoing water is what kills people by washing them out to sea. Water here is ice cold.
@@SunriseLAW Good morning friend, we haven't been to the coast in many years. I have not ridden on Coastal sand, only desert sand. I know it's different each has its own characteristics. Wow, the ocean is a dangerous environment, I'm really not comfortable swimming in the ocean. A swimming pool is more my cup of tea! Thanks for watching and may God bless you!
@@charlesvawter1527 Especially Oregon's ocean which is cold and unforgiving. We only rode on the beach once because it is such a PITA to get our heavy bikes to the coast in our Camry. Thank you for your kind words and "rock on"" as we used to say :):)
I'm 70 and I've ridden my lectric 3.0 step thru for over 600 miles. No problems whatsoever. I turned the handlebars around and got the bigger seat.
@@cajones7595 thank you for your comment. My wife's bike is a 2.0 we had absolutely no problems with it! My 3.0 is a good bike just had some minor problems which was taken care of under warranty. It's not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. May God bless you new friend, keep on riding.
Modern ghost town features an Airstream. HEY, your like button isn't working!
Good morning friend, thank you for watching and your comment. Not concerned as much about ghosts as things that can hurt me? I'll have to try to figure out what's going on with the like button. Thanks again friend and may God bless you!
The lead batteries will drain the lithium and the charge profile wont fully charge the lithium. Best bet would to be : run only lithium
Hello new friend, thank you for your comment. I haven't seen the results of having a lithium batteries compared to the lead acid. It's not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours Thank you and may God bless you!
pretty much everyone in the offgrid RV space is going to tell you to replace the fridge for a home unit($300-$500) because those things are the worst but you could try to see if you have good ventilation on your coils, if the heat cant escape the fridge wont be as efficient and remain on. You are correct, home fridges that size will sip about 100w-130w
Good morning new friends, thank you for your suggestion and comments. I have checked all that it just seems that it just is what it is! Oh well, it works perfect on propane and doesn't use much? If not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again and may God bless you!
It already looks cold :):)
Good morning friend, it's a little cool in the morning, but it's just really nice. Perfect weather! Thank you for your comment and watching may God bless you!
I almost bought one last winter. I like the cargo bike and the Lite. Really nice. I feel the 26" fat tire bikes are too tall for me. If they offered electric dirt bikes, I'd get one now. Ride Safe!
Good morning new friend, thank you for your comment I have not ridden the cargo bike but I'd like to think that the 26 inch tires would take the bumps better. I would also believe that the fatter tires would do better in the dirt. I am very happy with the 3.0. It's not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Hey you must really like pancakes? Again thank you and may God bless you!
I have the exact bike my brakes Squeak really bad when I press the brake leavers my wife got basically the same bike but her brakes are quite.
Hello new friend, thank you for your comment. I have not had troubles and squeaking brakes except when the bike is brand new. After a short breaking period the squealing went away. If it persists I suggest you clean your brakes rotors with brake cleaner. It's not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again and may God bless you!
Sand the break pads down till it's clean. And then clean the rotor with rubbing alcohol. If you have to then do light sanding on the rotor.
My RV starts charging all my batteries, engine, which are 200 amp LEAD ACID and house, which are 600 amp LITHIUM, 1-2 minutes after having started the engine...I've drove for hours , so far, and aside getting a good charge on my lithium, I didn't see anything burning down.
Check real good around the door seal on your fridge. Mine had been gobbling up power and also began freezing up. The door was tweaked. Since I fixed it. No more freeze ups. Definitely less power usage. Also I switched my set up to 24volts with a pure sine wave inverter. 24 volt Definitely is a worthwhile upgrade.
Good morning, thank you for your comments and suggestions. I've checked all that and it all appears to be good? I would like to go with 24 volts but my motorhome is all 12 volts and it would be difficult. Perhaps at some point down the road. It's not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have done to yours! Again thank you and may God bless you!
@@charlesvawter1527 I run my fridge solely on the 24volt inverter and have a separate battery for the trailer which only runs lights and a 12v power socket. All separate. Just a regular lead/acid battery for that. I changed all my lights to leds so even a junkie battery will do. Also if you do use more 12volt they make some cheap buck converters that will kick down the voltage from 24 to 12 so you can still use your existing power inverters. I think you'll be happy if you make the jump to 24v. Better conversion rate off of the panels and from the inverter to the appliances (aka that fridge). It is a mild addiction solar is. Just keep adding to your system and see where it takes you.
@@charlesvawter1527 have seen Will Prowess??? He is a wealth of knowledge.
Good morning new friend, thank you for all those tips at some point I will do it. For me solar it's not an addiction, the word I would use would be" Progressive". If I only had one more solar panel I could do this? Or if I only have one more battery I could power this? Thank you again for the tips and may God bless you!
@@charlesvawter1527 you'll get there. I started with single panel and small lead acid truck battery. Before I got past 2 panels it was like a glorified phone charger lol! Random word of mention......mobility scooters can have some decent batteries. They may not have the amperage to run big things but for led lights,tv,phone and whatever small things they good enough for that. I just stumbled across one. It had actual Gel cell batteries. They was at less then a volt. I cycled them for days just to bring the charge up. I am in the second proper cycle for Gel cells go to 14.2 then discharge to 11.4 which is about 11.2 due to voltage sag. They are different the agm or other lead acid batteries. This is my first experience with the Gel cells.
That style fridge requires continuous heat to work, the heat can come from propane or an electric heating element, they don't cycle on and off just on. Compressor style fridge will cycle on and off, you have an absorption style fridge.
Good morning, thank you for that comment and information. That explains why runs on electricity all the time. What's interesting to me is that lt cycles on propane on and off! I assume it's because propane is more efficient on Heating. If not so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribe to yours. Again thanks and may God bless!
@@charlesvawter1527 My camper fridge does not cycle on propane, works good when dry camping(off grid), one less thing drawing off my battery.
Jeesh, get rid of that fridge. That is horrible.
@@rclewis01 good afternoon friend, thank you for your comments. I have a disagreeable with you about getting rid of it it's an RV refrigerator which runs on 120 volts or propane. It works perfectly well on propane and I never plug it in to shore power. On a sunny day I have plenty of solar power to plug into. When I do this it runs for free! If it were to bite the dust, I would replace it, but until then it works perfectly well. They are bit pricey about $2,000. It's not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again and may God bless you!
I'm living off solar as well, but I do occasionally top off the batteries with a generator during long periods of cloud. My solar charge controllers have temperature sensors that will stop charging when it's too cold. What type of controller are you using?
Good morning, and thank you for your comments. My charge controller is a 40 amp MPPT I can't remember the brand off the top my head I do have a temperature sensor probe that goes with it, but I don't have it hooked up at this point. I will play with it when it gets real cold in the fall of the year. Thank you for reminding me about that because kind of forgot I had one. Great idea! As for running my generator in my motorhome, I normally do not run it to charge my batteries I use it to run heavy loads when the batteries are low. Microwaves, hair dryers and other heavy loads It's not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Again thanks and may God bless you!
@@charlesvawter1527 Will Prowse says these charge controllers are good.
Off the grid with electricity wires overhead, hahahaha Oh hey... check your refrigerator temperature, maybe it is set too low? Each degree makes a big difference.
Good morning friend, yes there are power lines in the area, but I can't hook to them. Totally reliant on batteries and solar power. I've checked my refrigerator temperature and I believe that to be correct. That's just the way they are? Thank you for watching, your comments and God bless!
@@charlesvawter1527 IMO "off the grid" is theoretical. I know what you mean, though! :)
Generally speaking you don't want to parallel lithium with lead-acid. That doesn't mean that you can't, just that it isn't a good idea. I'll explain the reason in the second section below. Always size fuses to 125% of the amperage limit of the device or cabling (whichever is lower). So a 40A circuit should have a 50A fuse. The reason is that a 40A fuse that is constantly run at 40A might melt its casing or otherwise generate a lot of unnecessary heat without blowing. Its a bit of a safety issue. The fuses are there to protect against shorts, mainly, you don't want them running hot under "normal" operation. Of course if a particular circuit is sized for 40A but you never run more than, say, 30A through it, sizing the fuse to 40A is just fine. You generally don't want to directly charge lithium from an alternator, it can burn-out the alternator. The reason is that the lithium can suck up as much current as the alternator is able to put out, and the lithium can do that for hours on end with its voltage barely budging. While charging, LiFePO4's voltage doesn't really go up much past a certain point until it is nearly full. This can burn-out the alternator. Lead-acid behaves a bit differently with alternators because lead-acid voltages tend to rise up in response to the current sufficiently to regulate the current down a bit, even when the lead-acid battery is at a low SOC. So the alternator is not going full-out for hours on end with lead-acid. But with lithium, it will. This is why a DC-DC charger should be used between the alternator and the lithium. -- You generally don't want to parallel lithium and lead-acid. It isn't ideal for either chemistry. But it IS true that the voltages are mostly (but not entirely) compatible with each other. At least as long as you don't try to equalize the lead-acid (which would be bad for the lithium). There are several limitations: (1) Lithium can accept much more current than lead-acid. 1C is the typical limit (the BMS might have a lower limit so read the battery label), and it doesn't particularly stress the lithium to be charged that quickly. Lead-acid, on the other-hand, should generally not be charged faster than 0.1C. So you have to severely limit the charging rate if you parallel. This might not be a problem but remember that the lithium and lead-acid will accept current in different proportions and if the lithium disconnects for whatever reason, the lead-acid will take the full charging current. So you gotta be a bit careful. (2) The bigger problem is that lead-acid and lithium have vastly different resting voltages, and different characteristics at those voltages. 14.2V is an excellent bulk target for lithium iron phosphate, and works for lead-acid. But holding there for a long time isn't good for lead-acid. Similarly, the float voltage for LiFePO4 is roughly 13.4V - 13.6V, which tends to be more compatible. But the RESTING voltage for a fully charged LiFePO4 is basically its float, whereas for lead-acid it is far lower (like 12.8V). And 12.8V is significantly discharged for lithium. This means that the lead-acid is going to drain the lithium slowly, which is not ideal. This is the primary concern on the lithium side. (3) Because of the above, the lead-acid will be held at a higher than normal voltage more or less indefinitely. This can cause extra stress on the lead-acid and possibly more hydrogen outgassing, depending on the type. This is the primary concern on the lead-acid side when you fully charge a paralleled pack. (Some marine DIYers have gizmos to disconnect the lead-acid and lithium after charging is complete to allow the lead-acid to rest to try to get around this issue) (4) Obviously you can't equalize the lead-acid, the voltage would be too high for the lithium. This might or might not matter for the application. Often when people do this sort of paralleling they don't care if their lead-acid sees more stress. DISCHARGING: For discharging the compatibility is good. 12.0V is roughly 50% SOC for lead-acid (which is where you want to stop), and 5% SOC for LiFePO4 (also a good place to stop)... so 12.0V is a good lower cut-off. The lithium will take most of the load and if a big surge occurs the lead-acid will help. The lead-acid will take over as the lithium gets low. The problem is on the upper-end of the scale rather than the lower-end of the scale. (5) The cycle life of the lithium will be negatively effected due to the lead-acid yanking it around (current shuffling between the two types of batteries). Most people do not consider this to be a big issue though since LiFePO4 has a huge 3000+ cycle life. Calendar aging of the LiFePO4 might be accelerated though which is more of an issue. -- So can you do it? Yes, but it isn't ideal and care must be taken. I personally would not do it. And regardless of what you choose you do NOT want the alternator to directly charge lithium. Get a DC-DC charger designed for alternator-to-lithium. You don't want to smoke your alternator. -Matt
Ty. You saved me trying to explain similar things.....he's more at risk of diminishing the lifepo4 than anything......but why do that if you don't need to
You can charge your setup, led and lithium in parallel from your alternator because your led will always be there. BMS in lithium might disconnect internally which causes trouble with the alternator and led does not. Otherwise, nice setup using led while still good and adding ample capacity with lithium.
Hello, thank you for watching the video. Thank you for reassuring me about charging the batteries with the alternator. So far I'm happy with the experiment it's keeping my lead acid batteries at a higher level throughout the night. It's not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours God bless you thanks again!
I'm still watching the video but wait, no, that's not right. The problem with charging lithium directly from an alternator is that lithium can accept a massive amount of current for (literally) hours on end. This can burn-out the alternator. The reason this doesn't happen with lead-acid is that lead-acid naturally limits charging current... the voltage will get pushed up considerably by the charging current and naturally reduce the charging current. With lithium the voltage barely budges and the result is that the alternator doesn't get a break... it will max out and stay maxed out until the lithium reaches roughly 95% SOC. -Matt
@@charlesvawter1527 Mixing lead acid and LFP batteries can be dangerous because as you mentioned, leadacid batteries generate toxic and explosive gases when charged at high amperage(single spark goes boom), which LFP batteries can supply readily. The discharge rates also differ, causing the lead acid batteries to die prematurely due to the added stress of the LFP maintaining higher voltages. The LFP batteries won't reach their full capacity because the lead-acid batteries will drag them down when not charging. Charging your LFP batteries will also be slower because of the internal resistance of the lead acid batteries. LFP batteries charge quicker because they have a lower resistance which allows them to accept a higher amperage for longer durations, as the other person mentioned. A potential solution is to use a 500W switching power supply (less than $40) connected to an inverter(<1KW) powered by the LFP battery. While there will be some energy losses this setup would be better, in my opinion. The power supply would maintain a constant charge on the lead acid batteries without passively draining the LFP batteries due to lead acid lower resting voltage. As the lead acid batteries approach full charge, the current draw would decrease, eventually trickle charging them. You could have the lead acid batteries connected to another inverter that you could use to power your heavier equipment. The 300A fuse won't do anything for the LFP battery because its internal BMS fuse shuts off slightly over 200A(~250) during surges. Higher capacity batteries have higher amperage ratings because paralleling batteries distributes the load. For example, your LFP battery is paralleling two identical battery banks, which is how it's allowing you to pull 200A. Personally, I would lower your fuse to a slightly lower rating, like 180A. Using an improperly rated fuse renders it ineffective. There seem to be too many downsides to doing this, to be honest. You mentioned that you wanted to do larger amperage pulls, but you can achieve that by adding batteries. As mentioned before, you could have bought four 12V 100Ah batteries that would allow you to pull 400A (5KW) when you have them paralleled. I hope you don't mind the wall of text. It would be tragic to lose someone due to simple oversights. Stay safe.
I would not mix lead acid and lithium batteries, they have different voltages. This is actually the first time ever I see someone mixed SLA with Lithium batteries. LiFePo4 is quite good technology, lots of recharge cycles, just make the setup right.
URGENT: Have you strapped-down your lithium battery, did not notice it in the vid. 4:00 mixing batteries might be beneficial, or it might kill you. Sounds like a doctor's visit :):):)
Hey good morning again friend. Thank you for your comment/ concern.
Today I'm going to try to make a temporary battery box. My goal is to insulate it from cold weather which Off the Grid we're having. I should be able to strap it down somehow? If I were to visit a doctor I'm sure it'd be a psychiatrist! Thanks again and God bless you!
@@charlesvawter1527 You probably already figured out ways to strap it down! Regarding psychiatrists and their ilk: it is not a coincidence that "the rapist " and ""therapist" are spelled the same way. :):)
@@SunriseLAW Had to think about that a moment. Wow!😀
You want to know a weird "hack" I just discovered? Change your wheel size in the display to a smaller size - like 12 or 14 inch.
Riding on those surfaces at your age is gonna cause your body to start falling apart. Try smoother roads.
Hello, thank you for your comment, concern. Life is about risk with an element of danger. I'll be 75 this month and I trust in the Lord to watch over me and in some cases heal me. I love riding two-wheel Vehicles whether it be motorcycles, scooters, bicycles or e-bikes. Please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again for watching and may God bless you
Seems like you saved a LOT of $$$ and probably did as good of a job... maybe better... than had you hired it out.
Hello again friend, thank you for the comment It's not totally about saving money, isn't in my DNA to take it into a shop. I enjoy the challenge .but I do make mistakes! You will see the next video. Again thanks for watching and may God bless you!
@@charlesvawter1527 Thank you for your kind words. I do a LOT of work on my house for the challenge and to save money, so I know just what you mean! BTW 13:53 ...Colorado?? A building at CSU in Ft. Collins is named after my grandfather.!
@@SunriseLAW Wow friend, you must be very proud of your heritage. Thank you for sharing and may God bless you!
HERE IS THE MILLION-DOLLAR QUESTION: Will you go to Heaven when you die? Here’s a quick test: Have you ever lied, stolen, or used God’s name in vain? Jesus said, “Whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” If you have done these things, God sees you as a lying, thieving, blasphemous, adulterer at heart, and the Bible warns that one day God will punish you in a terrible place called Hell. But God is not willing that any should perish. Sinners broke God’s Law and Jesus paid their fine. This means that God can legally dismiss their case: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Then Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death. Today, repent and trust Jesus, and God will give you eternal life as a free gift. Then read the Bible daily and obey it. God will never fail you.
Thanks for posting these reviews on this bike. Probably gonna buy one!
Thank you for your comment I have subscribed to your channel thank you for subscribing to mine I do recommend and I will always give a honest opinion thanks again and may God bless you
Hello, I just got home from a store run. My 2.0 is tight & right. 2196 miles. I called Lectric about buying the Hydro brakes for mine, (already have them) They want 200.00! That's a hard pass. Ride safe.
Hello friend, thank you for your comment. Clearly you should be making these reports, as you're the expert! My wife's 2.0 has had zero problems and that's a good thing. I find the mechanical brakes are working just fine for me as I don't write it that hard. God bless you and keep the shiny side up!
@@charlesvawter1527 I am just an old man that knows a few things. Been riding 63 years. I share what I know with the hope someone else can avoid the same mistakes.
Will we get a 500 mile check up on the rider lol😀
Thank you for your comment, the rider has a multitude of failures!
Charles...excellent 300 mile review of the 3.0 bike. Good to know about Lectric's customer service. I'm looking at the Lectric 3.0 and the Fucare Scorpio bike...still undecided.
Hello, thank you for your comment. The 3.0 has been a great Evike other than the mentioned items. My wife's 2.0 has had zero problems. If not then so please subscribe to my channel as I subscribe to yours. God bless you!
At Some Point, You Will Be the NEXT PERSON on Earth to DIE. Back: Sobering thought, isn't it? You may not have realized it, but every second, two people die. What happens then? Is there a Heaven and Hell? Are you "good enough" to get to Heaven? Look at the Ten Commandments. Have you ever lied or stolen? (regardless of value) Ever looked with lust and therefore committed adultery in your heart? (see Matthew 5:28) You may see these as "no big deal" but God takes them seriously. He is Holy and said, "be Holy, for I am Holy." God sent His Son, Jesus, to live the perfect life we never could. He took God's wrath on the cross for sinners. Jesus took the punishment of His people’s sins against God, then He rose from the dead. Cry out to God for mercy, confessing and forsaking your sins. Put your trust in Jesus (rather than "good works") to save you. Read your Bible daily and obey what you read.
I care
Nobody cares.
my other account which is more solar focused. I just bought 30 more of those from Santan Solar for $24 each. Delivered yesterday. Video soon.
Hello, thank you for your comment. What were you planning on using a 30 more panels for? Surely they're not all going on your RV? If not done so please subscribe my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again and God bless!
I have 70 of those solar panels. Worth it
Hello, thank you for your comment. Wow that's a lot of power! If not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again and may God bless you!
Love from INDIA ❤
Hii sir love from INDIA
Hello friend, thank you for watching! I have subscribed to your Channel May God bless you!
They will work perfectly but you got to plug them in.
Hello again dear friend, I did plug them in and they do work, but I lost the video. A new video editor and I haven't figured it out yet! Thank you for watching and may God bless!
8:50 None of your videos that I saw thus far show 'his and hers' Lectrics.
Hello friend, both bikes are in this video down by the damn. The black bike is a 3.0 which is mine and a white bike the 2.0 which is my wife's I made several videos about a year ago or we did drag race between the 2.0 and 3.0
Sorry I accidentally sent the text before I finished it! I also made two or three videos about the difference between the 3.0 and 2.0. Thank you for watching and may God bless you!
@@charlesvawter1527 Now I get it ! Thank you for your video and kind words!
Great video!!! I have the Lectric Premium and my girlfriend has the 3.0 we’re having a blast with them 👍
Hello thank you for your comment, my wife and I really enjoy your ours. If not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again, God bless!
You don't carry any zip ties, rope or cording of any kind? You could have tied the awning in different places on it so it couldn't flap in the wind as much....would that not helped till you could get out of such strong wind? About all you could do....🤔😏
Hello, thank you for your comments . I did have all the awnings tied up with bungee cords and a tie strap! The wind didn't care! I was stuck on the side of the road couldn't drive too much wind in the awnings were parachuting. If not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again and God bless!
Sadly, this just shows what happens when you don't properly store an awning. This looks a lot like wear and tear also. Awning and rv are definitely dated. .
Hello thank you for your comment, from my experience the windows don't care. It's not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again, stay off the grid is better!
This is normal when you don't store it properly. Rolling it up tight and lock it down the way it should be and this won't happen.
Hello, thank you for the comment. From my experience the wind don't care! It's not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again!
@charlesvawter1527 your welcome . I worked as an RV Technician for 15 years . Something you can do to help keep this from happening is to 1.have more turns added to the main springs. 2nd. They have velcro straps that you install around the awning legs above the locks . Hope this will help.
@@ronwilliams266 thanks friend, that does help. I'll check out the velcro. Thanks again and God bless
Make a decision of what to do? Get rid of that piece of junk.
No thanks. I’ll ❤my cabin.
Hello, thank you for your comment. I would love a tiny house/ cabin as well! If not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again!
Well Brother take pictures for insurance, open a beer and wait. Make sure your bikes can't get stolen.
Hello again friend, I don't know about making Insurance claim on them? I really don't waste my time on it As for the bikes, i cable lock them to something substantial. As you know locks only keep honest people honest! If my bikes were to get stolen or damaged I make a claim on them! Hope you're staying warm? God bless you!
@@charlesvawter1527 Those awnings ain't cheap. I am holding my own. My old body don't like this weather. You can wire your back up camera to look at your toad. It's up to you. Im a retired trucker. Stay put till it's safe. I have told more than one dispatcher to kiss me down low.
@@Saddletramp1200 Hello again friend, thank you for your comment and input. Living in the west I've come to conclusion that they're more trouble than they're worth! In fact for me they've been dangerous! Seeing that you're retired truck driver you know all about the wind. Stay warm and God bless you!
I can die happy now. They have figured out how to fuck up a hole in the ground. I have 2 thousand miles on both Ebikes now. My Engwe Pro2 just rolled 2k going to Aldi today. 73 degrees in Houston today. Ride safe Chuck.
Hello, thanks for your comment. It's about 19° and very windy here in Colorado Springs where I live. That being said the e-bikes are kind of put away. I'm sure it'll warm up again next few weeks? I'll need you to write a few miles from me because I can't ride mine
God bless you and be safe riding that bike
The plunger! 🪠 😂😂😂
Hello Pastor Josh, yes you got it, but I believe I need to find a new hobby?😀
1:36 Why on earth would anyone need a PLUNGER for a pit toilet? That is what is wrong with the picture. Also... the pit looks pretty full butt the toilet paper looks brand new (e.g. 1:30).
Hello, you got it buddy! I believe I need to find a new hobby? Thank you and God bless you!
Ok, I see the problem going on with you oil change. I totally understand why it's hard to do given the location of your cross beam there. You have a large oil capacity in that oil pan, but you are using a somewhat small oil drain pan to do the job. May I suggest you go to the dollar store and buy a second drain pan. These are cheap at the dollar store. Then, when you drain your oil, start with one drain pan, catch 3 quarts or so, then switch the pan out with the other one. This way you avoid spilling. Both pans will be only about half full and easier to move around. This is the method I use. Also the Motorcraft oil filter is the way to go with any Ford engine. FL 820 is the standard filter for all the modern V8 engines.
Hello, thank you for the comment, input and suggestions. I will get better. I will figure it out. If not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again and God bless!
My v10 holds 7 qts
Hello, thank you for your comment. I believe different years required different amounts of oil? My owner's manual says 6 quarts with filter. If not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again!
Buy a pump that goes on the dip stick tube, suck oil out that way. So much easier and cheap enough to buy.
Hello, thank you for the tip. I did not know that procedure existed, I'll have to check it out. If not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thanks again!
I have a 2.0 with 4700 miles on and have never had a problem with it. The tires made it 4000 miles! The battery is just now giving out, but it has been used and abused. I take it out in below zero weather. I can’t even believe how well it has held up.
Hello, thank you for your comment. My wife has a 2.0 with no problems. My 3.0 has some recalls and some warranty problems. I still like it and I would buy another. I'd like to think that the battery would last more than 5,000 miles seeing that is one third of the price of the bike. I don't believe that lithium batteries are as good as they're sold to be? It's not done so please subscribe to my channel as I have subscribed to yours. Thank you and have a Happy New Year!