RV's can be a Money Trap. Installing Bilstein Shocks. Volcano 2000 jump starter review.
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- Опубліковано 2 тра 2021
- RV's can get expensive to repair if you hire out all the work to be done by "professionals". Get a manual and search the web for all product manuals of the systems your RV came with. Get tools and start DIY. Take it easy with simple projects and you can progress as you gain more confidence. Soon, you will find that there is very little you can't do. Save your money to live life. I make up my mind to install my own Bilstein Shocks and save big. I also review the Volcano 2000 Jump Starter.
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I hope you continue to make content so I can live vicariously through you!👍
Finally my life has meaning again - I am able to rise and see the sun shine - Explorer Steve made a video - Cheesehead Dave approves and is jumping up & down with happiness
Hey Steve this is Charles. I just got my wallet in the mail!!! Thank you so much you’re a real one. I really thought I would never see my wallet again. I’m beyond grateful. I subscribed to your channel.
Good to see you Steve. Great Vid. Hope you've been keeping well. 👍
Hope all is well Steve.
Good to see you enjoyed the video
Nice to know you're staying healthy during covid. Can't wait until we can travel again.
Hey Steve, when using a breaker bar always push not pull. Will save your back.
Thanks for new content!
I was gonna say that too!
YellowScubadiver, Not necessarily. I think it depends on your weight. Some people can deadlift more than their weight. Also lift with you legs not with your back to prevent injury. If you push the breaker bar when trying to loosen a nut, you cannot control the momentum should the nut come loose abruptly.
@@b-lopez394 It's safer for everyone to push down versus lift, even if you are an olympic weightlifter.
@@YellowScubadiver Believe me I've done it both ways. I was a fleet mechanic for 41 years and I prefer pulling. Do not use push on a wrench - losing your balance is more likely if the wrench slips or bolt breaks. The last sentence is excerpted from OHSA approved procedure for hand tools.
Yeah sometimes you got to hold down that impact a couple more seconds to loosen a lugnut. Great to see you back Steve!
Glad to see you back Steve. I enjoy doing own work also. But I'm also realizing that some things are best left to experts. Hope you are well. Keep the content coming.
Nice to see you again Steve. Thanks for the Volcano review...I've been looking at these....
Guru Steve is back! Nice gadgetry!
Hi Steve!
Nice video, always good to do repairs yourself as much as you can. The younger generation would be better off if they know that already... it helps to appreciate what you have.
So nice to you post another video, your content is awesome 👏
It's good watching your video post! Keep them coming! Thanks...
Hope your personal batteries are recharged also. Hope to see some stealth 4-runner action videos from you this summer. No pressure. When you get the rear blistein shocks on maybe a quick review on ride quality. As always nice video.
Hello Steve, another great video. Good to see you posting a new video.
Shine on
Good to see you Steve. Very informative and useful video. Aloha from Kansas.
Really great that you tell people to connect the Red terminal first, most people including myself do not know this fact
Holy Moly! Howdy doodee! Thanks for another great episode! Hope you have been well and stuff 👍😊 Cheers!
Enjoyed this content Steve! ‘Hope all is well and looking forward to your next adventure!
You are going to love those shocks.
Thanks for the motivation to do my own maintenance. It good to see you're still around and hope retirement agrees with you.
Your videos are informative, inspiring and fun to watch.
Salaam to you and to all.
Steve my brother happy to see you.
Nice to see one of your videos pop up, always interesting.
Gotta love rust free Southwest vehicles.
Steve, we camped at the Lake Mead Boulder beach campground a few weeks ago. All new, level, concrete pads. They kept the trees, so most sites still have shade. No electrical hookups but with our new solar setup, we don’t need it (at least during cooler weather). I want to go back if we hit a few days that temps are below 80
hey Steve your vids are missed cheers
Thanks Steve, you are always worth the wait. Great video! Ps. I would like to hear how it rides now.
Coming soon! I have to wait for the rear's. Prob on a container ship somewhere.
My buddy is back!!
Steve, We also had the lithium battery jump starter packs we got on Amazon, but you have to keep them charged. After it sits for a while and that day comes you need a jump, it doesn't have the necessary charge to jump your battery. So we switched to the Autowit SuperCap 2 12-Volt Battery-Less Portable Jump Starter, also on Amazon. Since it is a super-capacitor type, we never have to worry about keeping it fully charged. It utilizes the "dead battery" remnants charge to "boost" your dead battery with its own remaining power. So far, we have used it to help others in need, so we can say it indeed does work well. Stay Safe and Free.
Hmmm. Capacitor. That will be a "plan C"
man, it's nice to see you posting video's again. stay well my friend.
Thanks for another great video 😀. Cheers from Vancouver 🇨🇦
When breaking a nut loose with a breaker bar, I like to push down using the weight of my body. Pulling up seems like a lot of work.
That's been my preferred way to go about it as well...
Ripping ligaments one hospital visit at a time.
4 months. We all miss you. Hope all is well Steve.
Thanks for sharing this video Steve, looks like you could grease the front end also.
Waiting for part two and a road test after the rear shocks are installed. And keep your wheels on the ground.
That's the plan!
@@XplorerSteveDIY if it was me, I'd check the torque of the rear wheel lug nuts while waiting for the shocks to come in.
Did I hear "Keep your wheels on the ground?". I think I own the trademark for that slogan!!
@@Linescrew1Canada I guess I could have said Aloha.
@@RZ350NC HA! But I don't think you were in Hawaii on the same trip that Xplorer Steve was there. LOL. We are in 1 degree of separation here!
Great video !
Some really good points made in this vidjia.
Hope you're doing well Steve! Just came to check in can't wait for the next video!
glad to see you on my feed again steve! more 4runner vids please!👍
check out some higher flowing air fittings for your compressor and Tools, really wakes them up. good to see you back
Great video. Will order the charger soon. Thank you.
Another great fix , glad the impact wrench worked. Your ready for the range with your eyes and ears lol
Was wondering what happen to the Jessie James Homestead , would you give them a message , that there is quite a bit of us that sure miss them and hope they will return to UA-cam , Thank you
impressed that you have an Mnandi
Good to see you back in the driveway.
Duh-oh!
@@XplorerSteveDIY Wow. Driveway Steve is busted again. It's like busting a Canadian with a beer in his hand.
Cleanest Explorer out there
oh you are not kidding about money pit RVs...I'm remodeling my 2000 Coachman Catalina Sport 30ft Class C...it's gonna be a lot of work! Enjoy your videos Steve!
Great to see you bz on the RV. After any tire service it’s best to check the torque on the lugs before finding out stuck on the road. Make sure those jack stands are not part of the HF recall. I returned all mine and got store credit whether the jack stands were on the recall or not.
Oh, I checked the stands when I got the news. They good.
Good to see you again Steve.
You are fortunate that the wheel studs didn’t break from being overnighted. The other problem with over tightening is that the wheels can have damage where the nuts finally rest against when tight. Not to mention unequal torque and warp the rotors. A good mechanic always uses a torque wrench for final tightening. How would you ever change a flat along the road? Always enjoy your posts and looking forward to seeing your next one.
Always use your body weight to push down on the wrench! Then put a small amount of grease or anti seize on the studs when you put the wheels back on. Always use a torque wrench if you have one! I always like to go back and check the tightness of the lug nuts after someone else has worked on the truck .
Miss your videos
miss your travel and build skills. Made the water kit, works great!
Good to see another vid from Steve. Like to see another one with the 4Runner. :-)
UA-cam did not give me a notification of this. Had to find it by a manual search. Typical. I think Carolyn's RV Life is behind this conspiracy. LOL. Or maybe Headley. Dunno. But I did like hearing you make metric references. It felt like you were in Canada or France or somewhere like that. LOL
Steve, It's a shocking vid!! Every man should know how to maintain their own veh. I think a substantial saving if you know how. New retired subscriber from Vegas 2 vlog ago. I've watched some of your older videos and it seems that you and I have a lot in common. I retired COHenderson 5 years ago. Do my own veh maintainace, I weld, do woodwork, own a Consew industrial sewing machine for personal upholstery, own a 4th gen 4runner, used to ride chrome moly racing bicycle (used it for LV corporate challenge), love outdoor exploring with the 4Runner or my VW offroad buggy or just taking my small toy hauler anywhere just to get out the Dodge city. I'm looking at e-bike right now but I haven't decide which one to buy. It seems like the 26" fat tires, the tires are too tall. Keep up the good work. Maybe I ran into you one day.
Welcome back :-) Looks like you got a little workout on those lugs!!
I did!
A mechanic really tightened my son car the oil pan nut and it was very hard to get it loose that it destroy the nut.
A Jiffy lube tech once stripped my oil pan threads.
I am surprised you don't own the Harbor Freight Pneumatic Roller Seat, I use it every time when removing wheels from my vehicles. Great to see you posting videos again.
Great point!
If that impact won't take off lug nuts. Look at the outlet valve on the Air compressor. These HF compressors are known for having a very small orifice in the outlet ball valve. I replaced my ball valve with one with an orifice over twice the size of the Original valve. Then my impact wrench could get the volume of air needed.
Good to know! Although with a bigger valve orifice, I venture to say based upon the Hulk-like effort Steve put forth with the breaker bar and cheater pipe, some goon ran on the lug nuts way too tight. I cringed, fearing Steve was going to twist a lug!
65 - 80 ft.lbs. of torque is what most vehicle lugs should be tightened to but a few applications can be as tight as 120. I would recommend the use of a torque wrench when tightening the wheel lug nuts. The dealer can tell you the proper torque spec. An acetylene torch can make quick work of old hardware but, be careful not to cut into any control arms or springs or rubber components when using one. Alternatively, a rotating or reciprocating, pneumatic cut off tool can also make the job easier. If the new parts don't come with hardware, I recommend trying to get at least one bolt/nut out and go to the hardware store for grade 8 replacements. Old hardware can break. I recommend the use of anti-seize on nuts and bolts when re-installing, as it will help preserve hardware from oxidizing together making future service much easier. I even use it on my lugnuts (some would say not to do that but, I've never had a "wheel-off" [that's when your wheel comes off while driving] using anti-sieze on lugs). Hope this helps.
I know when I swapped out my shocks on my 01 3/4 ton Dakota, the shocks were wimpy also.
Hi Steve, your alter ego here. I don't know if you've seen the newer generation capacitor super jump starter. There's no battery but it will take any charge weak or strong and convert it to a much stronger jump. The advantage that I see is that they don't have to been charged up all the time and you only use it when you need it. The downside is that you can't charge a device but you already have house batteries and solar for that. Scotty was recommending them. They seem to be very strong and reliable and about the same size as a battery.
Hmmm. Capacitor. That will be a "plan C"
You were lucky not to break a single stud off with the amount of torque the shop put on those. Improperly torqued lugnuts is a pet peeve of mine. The shops just ring them on as tight as possible, never considering the owner may one day have to change that tire on the side of the road. I have had to help out a couple family members in this situation who only had the tire iron that came with the car. When they called me I had to load up my truck with a proper jack, breaker bar with cheater, and a cordless impact wrench, in freezing cold temperatures. Lug nuts should only get a final tightening from a hand operated torque wrench in my opinion. Yours were on so tight they may have warped the rotors as well. Great video.
68!! yes!!!
Awesome message. I too would rather fix it myself than pay someone to do it.
Steve... Have you contemplated on insulating the truck with peel & seal and fat mat?
I did this to my 05 Scion xB don't with ceramic tint and it greatly decreased the inside temp on hot socal days...
I know own a 96 4x4 4runner... Definitely watching it build videos
Steve I'd like to see an update on your
Sur-ron X
Where was your free magnetic HF parts tray for the lug nuts?
Steve, did you ever do the rear? Did they help? Thanks!!
The HF impact wrench is rated at 700 ft lbs. Tire shops use something in the range of 1400 ft lbs.
An RV can be a money pit? Oh, yes. My older brother (now deceased) and his best friend dabbled in classic cars, drove rally cars, owned big boats, etc. All of those things were devices that made money disappear.
Nice job. For your next video, you should replace the brakes and rotors on a Ram ProMaster City.
I for one think that would be great content.
Great suggestion!
If you are hoping to see Xplorer Steve balance tools and a cup of hot coffee in one hand, you my friend, are about to see some amazing content. I think Steve could do it blindfolded with only 3 Vegas show girls to assist.
Hi Steve! What happen to your last vlog? You talked about money. I thought it was really good. I didn't get to finish it all and couldn't find it.
Come back!!!!!
You can hard wire power hand tool 18v battery for emergency jump start, it worked on regular passenger car, not sure a big van tho
Hey Steve. Hope you are well. I also have a 1998 Xplorer XLWT. Configuration 95% of yours. Difference being my fresh water tank is under bed on passenger side. Water heater is under that awkward 3rd seat. Same white exterior and white interior. Been my COVID project since Oct 2020 restoring this rare Class B to its former glory. Your videos have been incredibly helpful. Thanks so much since you have already thought thru much of what I needed to do. You saved me a great deal of time and $$. 2 questions. 1) In your floor Reno vid you mention replacing 3rd seat. Did you ever do that Steve? My situation a bit more complicated since water heater under that seat. But would like to know what you did. 2) you don’t mention whether you feel the Billsteins made a big difference in handling.
Electric Bike update please.
Happy to see you in good health. I got that Covid 2 weeks after my 2nd inoculation. My symptoms were uncomfortable but not serious (probably because of the immunization). How do you observe things in the Vegas area? (with regards to crowds and virus outbreak) Thanks-
Things are looking good here.
Hey Steve, I have a 1998 230 XLW too, bought it with 52,000 miles and have run her up to 79K in the past three years or so. I too had porpoising issues from the get-go and at about 65,000 miles also replaced my shocks, but with Monroe HD gas charged units. This did improve the ride a bit, but the front end was still bottoming out too often, so I started looking for some stiffer front springs. Several companies sell a spring sold (but not manufactured) by MOOG that promises a 1000 pound, or 25-30% load increase capability. These were specifically designed for commercial vehicles, but are also recommended for RV's. I was hesitant about this increase in stiffness; maybe good for a bigger class C, but felt that they might be too much for me, and after more research ran across a company called Coil Springs Specialties. This outfit was extremely impressive from the first phone call on, and I couldn't be happier with the result. They ended up engineering a custom set of springs, reportedly analyzing 10 variables as compared to the stock springs, that provided a 15% increased rate and keeping the stock spring height. Turned out that my original springs had settled 1-1/2", which certainly contributed to the bottoming out problem I had. My front end as a result is riding higher the same amount, increasing road clearance, but will probably settle a bit over time. Maybe your Bilsteins will give you what you are looking for, but if not, I strongly suggest that you talk to Mr. Kevin Crane with Coil Spring Specialties. These did cost a bit more than the MOOG offering, but completely worth it; perhaps since they have already done the engineering work for this RV they might sell a set a bit cheaper to ya too!
My front seems fine. Never had a problem. Now the back, with the airbags deflated, concerns me.
@@XplorerSteveDIY I have been looking at the Hellwig helper springs for the back. Wonder if anyone has tried them.
@@XplorerSteveDIY Mine have had an off and on very small leak for years; sometimes I need to hit the compressor one or two times a day, sometimes I don't have to for weeks. They hold such a small volume of air, the tiniest leak makes a big difference. I did find one leak at a fitting between the bags and the pump a while back and fixed it, but the intermittent leak seems to be coming from the snap fitting at one of the bags. If they ever do completely fail I will most definitely repair them; I too often travel with a motorcycle, but not always, and also find them very useful in levelling and quite often don't need to use any blocks or ramps because of their adjustability.
I wish my HOA will allow me to do this on my driveway.
How come you only gave short bursts of impacting on the lug nut. Most of the time keeping the impact on the lug nuts for 15 to 20 seconds will break it loose.
Sears juuuuust before they closed their shop did my van's shocks for 40 bucks a wheel. No way would I do it when they did it that cheap. Oh yeah they were Bilsteins. Freaking amazing shocks. Struts front shocks rear.
I'd have paid that...
Hi, if you would be so kind to tell me if you now anything about the Jessie James Homestead channel and why I cant find any of their videos anymore on You tube? Did they quit and eliminated all their videos or were they banned? I am shocked they are gone...thanks :) (why I asked you?, cuz your video with them of Harbour freight shopping trip is all that comes up when searching for them)
Where are you? I haven’t seen a new post
What happen to you!!? Where did you go?
"..or a Dump-Truck..." Lol...
I was just going to say that someone over tightened the nuts, quite common
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It's looks like you're ready to join a NASCAR team! Or, maybe you just speeded up the the playback of the removal of those lug nuts.
Total surprised to see you short changes us on a demonstration of the battery booster. How many times have you watch a product review just to be disappointed that product was never actually used but just talked about? Never figured you would do a video this way. Anyways, nice to see back on UA-cam.
I did think of that and felt guilty BUT. I won't kill a battery to start a battery. It won't be long till I am making a live test.
I also bought a jumpstart battery from Amazon for my VW Van but didn't work. I wasn't sure if I should get the sender one you got to replace it. Yeah, I won't kill a battery to test it out either.
Steve how come you don’t make videos anymore
Time to make the big ride to Minnesota what ya think.
Soon. Flying though. The X has some more work done.
@@XplorerSteveDIY Somehow I lost Jess channel did he take it down
Checking if Steve is still alive
That's cheaper than fishing LOL especially ice fishing.
We used to call those shocks...how's the ebike doing?
Sold the older ebike. Love the Sur Ron.
Hi, how can i contact you?
Steve how are Jessie and Candy doing ?
Steve where is Jesse at.
MN. I will shoot some vid from there soon.
Tell Jesse I said hi, miss his channel.
What happened to your friends you tube channel? Jesse James Homestead?