1. Keep your manuals 2. Do a walk around to make sure you don’t leave anything behind 3. Pack thin fabrics 4. Take less food - repackage items to save space 5. Put lids on every drink 6. Turn off water pump & cover lights @ night 7. Leave bikes at home 8. Keep quarters and $1 bills 9. Memorize your license plate or keep labels at the ready 10. Avoid national parks in summer
Hey I just started watching your channel a few months ago and love your videos. Especially watching you guys ride your e-bikes. Funny how in this episode from 2 years ago you said to leave the bikes at home. I'm glad you guys eventually found joy in the e-bikes! :o)
Thanks for doing these vids. We are entering RV travels. Our campervan is similar to a westfalia. My partner is short. I can sure relate to your husband height. If we had to do again--no pop up roof tent! we are going to Utah in Mid march. Any suggestions to unpopular places to go? I watched some of your Utah vids. one thing we do like about our campervan is it is agile and gas mileage.. safe travels!
We had a Westfalia back in the day so I can relate. Best advice is avoid most National Parks if you want solitude. But there are usually BLM lands surrounding these parks that are beautiful and unpopulated.
Happy First Anniversary! We just took possession of our 2019 Pleasureway Ascent today! I'm so glad I found your channel. Thank you so much for your lessons and tips. As a newbie to the RV world, I'm very grateful. Hope you have fun in Vermont! :)
Deidre Marie I’m so excited for you. Let me know if I can be of any help. BTW, the dealer thinks he has found the problem with our fridge...bad solenoid.
Like your number 9 tip. We have our VIN, Registration, Plate number, Make and Model etc, including the same information on out toad, stored in notes in our phones. That way we always have them with us.
+A2Z and Back Again Thanks. I need to curate all the tips I get from folks. And it seems to me it would be nice to have a place where people can post about known issues with their rigs.
Great idea. You could set up a page of them and watch your subscription rate grow:) We get so many ideas from sites like yours, that is one reason we started our site.
Trips from Chevy Chase. Don't tie the dog to the back bumper of the car! Always smile when the police drive by. Never wave at a blonde in a Ferrari while talking to your wife. Just have fun and be prepared. Also read all of those manuals prior to going camping, then make a 1-10 list of what you just said to do. If you buy high quality hiker clothes you will be more happy with the end results. Check out hiker video's from the A.T. and PCT. Home Made Wonderlust has great gear videos you should check out.
Another great video with tips you don't hear on other RV sites. Sounds like you have done some cold weather travel. Would be interested in hearing if you had to do any winterizing of your RV.
Hi Mike. Thanks for your nice comments. We have not had to winterize as we have purposefully avoided anything colder than the high 20's. And since we live in Southern California we have lots of warmer options in the winter.
Hi. We have a 2007 Roadtrek with the 3-way absorption fridge. Our problem is the opposite. Our fridge will outright freeze food in the lower section. That is with an original setting that keeps the temperature just right for a while but freeze the food other times. So the temperature control is difficult sometimes. As far as the water pump cycling, that’s very frustrating. The offender who forgot to turn the pump off before coming to bed is the one who has to get back up to turn it off. LOL!
@@FromShetoMe If PW were to go to the compressor fridge, go to the under hood generator (get rid of the propane generator), get the spare tire thing figured out, offer a 4x4 option and keep most everything else the same, they would pretty much have a near perfect coach. I would purchase one in a heartbeat. Cost not an issue if I get what I consider the perfect coach. But let's just settle for the fridge just now. That would be a great start. Odd to think that PW has such advanced electronics but lags behind in other technology (mentioned above).
That's what's killing me about dying something like a Pleasure-Way spend all that money and you're having issues with the refrigerator enough to pee anybody off I think I'll just go ahead and build what I want save me about $50,000 thanks for helping me make my mind up. And thanks for the tips
I watched another video where this guy also had a problem with his DOMETIC fridge. He purchased a different fridge and now uses the DOMETIC fridge for non-perishables like chips and stuff.
+firegal2k That’s a good use of the fridge. However we are thinking it might be a problem with the propane system. It will be in the shop next Monday and hopefully we will finally get some resolution to this mystery.
@@FromShetoMe I hope it turns out to be only a simple propane issue. If you do get it fixed, can you please share with us what was found to be wrong with it? It may help other DOMETIC owners. Thank you and stay safe out there in the wild.
Just a thought here ... people have problems with their propane Mr Buddy heaters until they put a filter in the line and a much longer line (from propane tank to the heater) then it works fine ... soooo, maybe a filter & longer line would be all thats needed to fix the fridge ..? ...would be interesting to find out.
Thank you for your most recent videos. We really enjoyed your "top" lessons, campgrounds, and apps. What was the outcome of your Dometic fridge repair? Any words of wisdom from dealer, PW, or Dometic? Thank you.
They think it is the solenoid. Part has arrived and hoping the mechanic can install today. I understand there is a shortage of RV mechanics out there. When we have more info, I will share in a video.
Same fridge problem, but it was the propane regulator in my 2018 Ascent which had failed. It was replaced last month, and now the fridge cools well. It still needs a new thermistor, but the cooling problem is in the past.
WOW- more great tips- especially liked the warning about the water pump clicking on at night. Have you run into restrictions for the length of vehicle at other places, and was this about road conditions like hairpin turns or just poor conditions /narrow road? Thank you for putting this video up, your opinion is really appreciated out here in “newbie land”.
I posted a longer reply on your other question. Will just add here that the restriction at Glacier, IMO, was overly restrictive. They should also take into account the wheel base and not just length. But yes, some of the hairpin turns are definitely tight.
No and we're getting frustrated. The dealer says they are still waiting on the part. They say it isn't the fridge but something to do with the propane line. As soon as we sort it out I will do an update. While doing research, I did discover something called a thermistor that regulates temperature and can be adjusted. It may not be related to your problem but something to keep in mind. I'm going to attempt to reach PW in Canada if I don't see any progress this week.
@@FromShetoMe The dealer replaced the propane regulator and it working now. They need to test your regulator and measure how many inches of water it will lift. It needs to be right 10 inches I believe.
Somehow I missed this comment. We just left a campground near Santa Fe and I met a subscriber who said the same thing. We are hopeful the dealer will be able to sort it out on Monday...if it doesn’t snow.
@ From She to Me: If you didn't know already, this guy (Neil Balthaser) also has an Ascent (his "office") and his channel ("Ultra Mobility") focuses on Class B motor-homes. For example, his latest video is "The Top 2 Premium Class B Camper Vans Under 20' | Pleasureway Ascent versus Airstream Interstate 19" -- in case you're interested in what he says about he Ascent (he really likes his). ua-cam.com/video/XyL6ijTJKA0/v-deo.html Happy Ascent-ing,...or is that Ascending? ;-) -- BR
LOL. He's the reason we bought the Ascent. I had never heard of Pleasure Way until he did a video review. I think it was the second video he had ever done when they were living in Canada.
It turned out to be a problem with the propane line and not the fridge. I was able to speak at length with a Dometic representative when we were at the Nomad Fest last year and learned a good bit. However, if there were a 12 volt compressor style fridge that would slip right into the opening, I would replace the 3-way in a heart beat. They just don't function well in hot temps.
IMO, those problematic. inefficient and "don't work well when it gets hot outside" ammonia/absorption refrigerators are long-obsolete, and shouldn't be in new RVs anymore. I'd take it out and replace it with a similar-sized (so it fit!) 110v compressor driven unit, like a Nova Kool perhaps. Or, a unit from Home Depot, Lowes, BestBuy, or even Walmart. They use very little power and cool/freeze regardless of what the ambient temp is. RVs seem to be going towards electric (including induction cook-tops), and I expect more RV makers to do the same, especially going with compressor refrigerators/freezers. Good luck, -- BR
Another subscriber said he uses a small Dometic 12V in conjunction with his problematic absorption. At the very least I'm learning a lot about refrigeration. ;-))
@@FromShetoMe Well, the ammonia-absorption (AA) units have been around for decades, and pretty much all we had (we used them in the early 1960s). Kind of did the job but never very well when it got really HOT outside! If it's the only game in town, however, what else can you say -- or choose! But since the recent development of the very efficient Danfoss-type compressor being introduced to the RV scene, things changed. They use very little power and are gettign better all the time -- but honestly, I don't know how they could use very much LESS power and still work as well as they do now. Whatever, IMO there's NO reason today to keep the obsolete older technology...time to give it a gold watch for its decades of service, then retire it. ;-) Yes, those Engel and ARB (2 of the better brands) of small compressor "chest" type refrigerators/freezers are great...they could be used (as you said) with an existing AA unit in the RV, but better yet, replace the AA with a compressor unit. And mentioned, Nova Kool seems to be doing that presently, as TMK, Engel and ARB still make chest (horizontal) units, not "replacement units" for the built-in AA (vertical) units such as Dometic 3-ways, etc.. If they DO start making them, then Nova Kool will have some serious competition (which'd be good for us, the customers). I noticed some time back RV makers were coming out with several "new" things: Compressor refrigerators/freezers, induction cooking and more solar panels (but still not enough to be serious). Some are adding lithium batteries, but they are still WAY too pricey for most of us. In time though -- as with most new technologies -- prices on lithium batteries SHOULD come down, and we can say (maybe) good-bye not only to the lead-acid (liquid electrolyte, which can be a mess/dangerous) but also to the AGM (Absorbent Glass Matt) batteries also. Time will tell though. Happy Travels, -- BR
@@billredding2000 Good info. I think I would be comfortable switching out if I had one more 100 watt panel (which would probably require removing something on roof). I think the 200 watt lithium batteries we have would be enough. Frankly, I wish they would change the layout of the Ascent so that there was a chest style fridge under the counter and turn all that fridge/microwave space into storage. I only need one burner so an induction top would work for us. I'll sit tight until the manufacturers up their game.
@@FromShetoMe I really like induction cooking -- for almost 6 years now,have been using NuWave's PIC units (2 of the PIC Golds presently) in my apt (do nto use the electric stove). No, don't have my RV yet (leaning Class B, preferably 4x4/AWD and 4-season both), which I hope will happen in a year when I pay off my current Daily Driver...so the B can be my NEW Daily Driver. If I got a Class B now and it had an induction cook-top (like the Winnebago Revel Does, and some Coachmen Crossfits/Beyonds do) I'd ALSO carry a small dual-fuel (butane/propane) camp-stove along (like my Gas One "Gold" GS-4000P)...maybe for boiling water for a quick cup of coffee/tea. Or Ramen noodles! Or just simply cooking outside -- whatever. However, if the B had only the standard 2-burner propane stove, that's fine, but I'd also carry one of my NuWave units...so I'm hoping prices come WAY down on the lithium batteries, as I'd like 4-6 of them. 8 may be overkill -- or maybe not. ;-) Whichever the case, I'd have both cooking options onboard my B so I have choices. I like having choices. ;-) -- BR
I paused this at 47 seconds, someone else may have already told you this but I know what's wrong with your Dometic 3-way fridge; It's a Dometic 3-way fridge. 20 or 30 years ago they were decent (never good just decent)t if over-priced but now they're just overpriced. Back in the day we didn't expect much and didn't know what was possible, they were what was available. The company survives solely on name recognition.
I agree that a 3 way fridge is a problem. I'm looking for a compressor fridge that we can swap in. But I also have to say that I think we have a problem with the propane line. I'm smelling propane when we run the fridge. We thought it got fixed in Colorado Springs but unfortunately not (the regulator pressure was at 5 instead of 11). We'll take it into the shop when we get back home and in the meantime, we'll look for plug-ins.
About 10 years ago I got a Truck Fridge, TF-49; they've been making DC (12 or 24 v) compressor fridges for semi trucks for decades. I didn't know it then but you can buy direct from manufacturer. Cheaper RV living (UA-cam channel) used to has a video. My only regret was not getting the larger TF 130.
mmm used your expensive rig for a year and the fridge doesn't work correctly still. no thank you on this product. I use regular old clothespins on my bags.
Well, as I am discovering, all absorption refrigerators are disappointing because they can only chill to so many degrees below the ambient temperature. Because we have to drive through the desert to go anywhere, I am looking into a condenser refrigerator but first have to find out if it can be sustained on our lithium batteries. Yesterday, we finally got into a wonderful dealer in Colorado Springs, Van City RV, and the very knowledgeable sales person (the service department doesn't work on weekends) diagnosed our latest issue immediately. I'll be posting a video on it soon. So I would say, steer clear of propane refrigeration if at all possible because they will turn your hair gray.
From She to Me i have 360 ah of lithium and an apartment size fridge, it fits in the spot fpr the old dometic and has about 50 percent more room. We run it during the day when we have solar. It uses 88 wattts, so one panel will run it 8 hours each day. Our overnight temps in the freeezer stay below 17 degrees. We love ours, after over 2 years never had an issue. Plus it. Was Only 249 bucks at lowes.
1. Keep your manuals
2. Do a walk around to make sure you don’t leave anything behind
3. Pack thin fabrics
4. Take less food - repackage items to save space
5. Put lids on every drink
6. Turn off water pump & cover lights @ night
7. Leave bikes at home
8. Keep quarters and $1 bills
9. Memorize your license plate or keep labels at the ready
10. Avoid national parks in summer
Thanks for the list!
Sam, thanks for the list, i took a screenshot of it to keep it handy.
We are heading out soon for a 10-day trip with our oldest grandson. Just reviewing a few previous videos. This is STILL such a great list.
Love that tip on quarters, hope they can fix the fridge! Have a nice trip.
Hey I just started watching your channel a few months ago and love your videos. Especially watching you guys ride your e-bikes. Funny how in this episode from 2 years ago you said to leave the bikes at home. I'm glad you guys eventually found joy in the e-bikes! :o)
Thanks. I think I was referring to Alaska. If/when we go back to Alaska we will leave them at home. But we do enjoy them on most of our adventures.
Thanks for doing these vids. We are entering RV travels. Our campervan is similar to a westfalia. My partner is short. I can sure relate to your husband height. If we had to do again--no pop up roof tent! we are going to Utah in Mid march. Any suggestions to unpopular places to go? I watched some of your Utah vids. one thing we do like about our campervan is it is agile and gas mileage.. safe travels!
We had a Westfalia back in the day so I can relate.
Best advice is avoid most National Parks if you want solitude. But there are usually BLM lands surrounding these parks that are beautiful and unpopulated.
GREAT tips, we traveled to alaska in September, because we wanted to miss the large tourists crowds, which we did and got a lot of sales.
I am really thankful I found your videos! I had watched so many and they are full of information. Thank you!!!!
You are so welcome. Glad to be of help.
Very nice fireplace. Safe travels to you
Your advice is excellent and provides valuable shortcuts
for camping & travel success. Down to earth useful approaches to use on every outing.
Happy First Anniversary! We just took possession of our 2019 Pleasureway Ascent today! I'm so glad I found your channel. Thank you so much for your lessons and tips. As a newbie to the RV world, I'm very grateful. Hope you have fun in Vermont! :)
Deidre Marie I’m so excited for you. Let me know if I can be of any help. BTW, the dealer thinks he has found the problem with our fridge...bad solenoid.
Thank you! I'll keep that information about the fridge in mind if we encounter any problems. Thanks again! :)
I was hoping the video is about RV I’m in exploring stage of decide what is the right RV for me this is one of rig I’m looking.
What kind of information are you looking for? Perhaps I can point you to a different video or help in another way.
Great tips! I'll have to check out those clip sticks - those could save a lot of space for many different items.
Yes, I have used them for all sorts of products.
Like your number 9 tip. We have our VIN, Registration, Plate number, Make and Model etc, including the same information on out toad, stored in notes in our phones. That way we always have them with us.
+A2Z and Back Again Thanks. I need to curate all the tips I get from folks. And it seems to me it would be nice to have a place where people can post about known issues with their rigs.
Great idea. You could set up a page of them and watch your subscription rate grow:)
We get so many ideas from sites like yours, that is one reason we started our site.
Trips from Chevy Chase. Don't tie the dog to the back bumper of the car! Always smile when the police drive by. Never wave at a blonde in a Ferrari while talking to your wife. Just have fun and be prepared. Also read all of those manuals prior to going camping, then make a 1-10 list of what you just said to do. If you buy high quality hiker clothes you will be more happy with the end results. Check out hiker video's from the A.T. and PCT. Home Made Wonderlust has great gear videos you should check out.
Yes, I love some of the hiker channels like "Darwin on the Trail."
Thx! For the sharing, your lessons learned and love your frankness. Loooking forward to the next video.
+Arthur Castle Thanks!
excellent video. big thank you for the last tip: don't do national parks in the summer. cheers and happy camping.
Loved the label idea. And the quarters. Thank you for the tips.
+Sylvia Jones 😊
Another great video with tips you don't hear on other RV sites. Sounds like you have done some cold weather travel. Would be interested in hearing if you had to do any winterizing of your RV.
Hi Mike. Thanks for your nice comments. We have not had to winterize as we have purposefully avoided anything colder than the high 20's. And since we live in Southern California we have lots of warmer options in the winter.
You should have a link to Amazon Canada. ;-)
Thanks for the tip. I’ll look into it.
Hi. We have a 2007 Roadtrek with the 3-way absorption fridge. Our problem is the opposite. Our fridge will outright freeze food in the lower section. That is with an original setting that keeps the temperature just right for a while but freeze the food other times. So the temperature control is difficult sometimes. As far as the water pump cycling, that’s very frustrating. The offender who forgot to turn the pump off before coming to bed is the one who has to get back up to turn it off. LOL!
+Sunny Blue Sky Roadtrek was smart to move away from that style fridge. Maybe PW will get there soon. Thanks for watching.
@@FromShetoMe If PW were to go to the compressor fridge, go to the under hood generator (get rid of the propane generator), get the spare tire thing figured out, offer a 4x4 option and keep most everything else the same, they would pretty much have a near perfect coach. I would purchase one in a heartbeat. Cost not an issue if I get what I consider the perfect coach. But let's just settle for the fridge just now. That would be a great start. Odd to think that PW has such advanced electronics but lags behind in other technology (mentioned above).
Can you please provide a link to your Amazon Store?
Here it is but I also put the link in the "Description Box" below each video: www.amazon.com/shop/fromshetome
Actually, this video is quite old and I probably didn't have the Storefront at that time.
Excellent video! Very clear, concise and HELPFUL!! Great tips..thank you!!
+Ruth Crawford Thanks.
That's what's killing me about dying something like a Pleasure-Way spend all that money and you're having issues with the refrigerator enough to pee anybody off I think I'll just go ahead and build what I want save me about $50,000 thanks for helping me make my mind up. And thanks for the tips
Yes, the fridge has been a huge disappointment. Dometic has terrible customer service. Just installed a Titan fan today and hopefully that will help.
I watched another video where this guy also had a problem with his DOMETIC fridge. He purchased a different fridge and now uses the DOMETIC fridge for non-perishables like chips and stuff.
+firegal2k That’s a good use of the fridge. However we are thinking it might be a problem with the propane system. It will be in the shop next Monday and hopefully we will finally get some resolution to this mystery.
@@FromShetoMe I hope it turns out to be only a simple propane issue. If you do get it fixed, can you please share with us what was found to be wrong with it? It may help other DOMETIC owners. Thank you and stay safe out there in the wild.
firegal2k I certainly will.
Just a thought here ... people have problems with their propane Mr Buddy heaters until they put a filter in the line and a much longer line (from propane tank to the heater) then it works fine ... soooo, maybe a filter & longer line would be all thats needed to fix the fridge ..? ...would be interesting to find out.
Thank you for your most recent videos. We really enjoyed your "top" lessons, campgrounds, and apps. What was the outcome of your Dometic fridge repair? Any words of wisdom from dealer, PW, or Dometic? Thank you.
They think it is the solenoid. Part has arrived and hoping the mechanic can install today. I understand there is a shortage of RV mechanics out there. When we have more info, I will share in a video.
Same fridge problem, but it was the propane regulator in my 2018 Ascent which had failed. It was replaced last month, and now the fridge cools well. It still needs a new thermistor, but the cooling problem is in the past.
WOW- more great tips- especially liked the warning about the water pump clicking on at night. Have you run into restrictions for the length of vehicle at other places, and was this about road conditions like hairpin turns or just poor conditions /narrow road? Thank you for putting this video up, your opinion is really appreciated out here in “newbie land”.
I posted a longer reply on your other question. Will just add here that the restriction at Glacier, IMO, was overly restrictive. They should also take into account the wheel base and not just length. But yes, some of the hairpin turns are definitely tight.
From She to Me .
Did you figure out what was wrong with your refrigerator? I have the same one with the same problems.
No and we're getting frustrated. The dealer says they are still waiting on the part. They say it isn't the fridge but something to do with the propane line. As soon as we sort it out I will do an update. While doing research, I did discover something called a thermistor that regulates temperature and can be adjusted. It may not be related to your problem but something to keep in mind. I'm going to attempt to reach PW in Canada if I don't see any progress this week.
Did you see my last video on the fridge update? Are you still having problems?
@@FromShetoMe The dealer replaced the propane regulator and it working now. They need to test your regulator and measure how many inches of water it will lift. It needs to be right 10 inches I believe.
Somehow I missed this comment. We just left a campground near Santa Fe and I met a subscriber who said the same thing. We are hopeful the dealer will be able to sort it out on Monday...if it doesn’t snow.
@ From She to Me:
If you didn't know already, this guy (Neil Balthaser) also has an Ascent (his "office") and his channel ("Ultra Mobility") focuses on Class B motor-homes. For example, his latest video is "The Top 2 Premium Class B Camper Vans Under 20' | Pleasureway Ascent versus Airstream Interstate 19" -- in case you're interested in what he says about he Ascent (he really likes his).
ua-cam.com/video/XyL6ijTJKA0/v-deo.html
Happy Ascent-ing,...or is that Ascending? ;-)
-- BR
LOL. He's the reason we bought the Ascent. I had never heard of Pleasure Way until he did a video review. I think it was the second video he had ever done when they were living in Canada.
You should contact the manufacturer, Dometic.
It turned out to be a problem with the propane line and not the fridge. I was able to speak at length with a Dometic representative when we were at the Nomad Fest last year and learned a good bit. However, if there were a 12 volt compressor style fridge that would slip right into the opening, I would replace the 3-way in a heart beat. They just don't function well in hot temps.
Is your rig perfectly levelled when parked?
If you mean when we camp, then we get it as close to level as possible. We've been told that within 2 degrees is fine for the fridge.
5:20 were there any explicatives said? I know there would have been with me😂
On his part yes because I had offered a lid before we left and he had declined it. He hates it when I'm right. ;-))
IMO, those problematic. inefficient and "don't work well when it gets hot outside" ammonia/absorption refrigerators are long-obsolete, and shouldn't be in new RVs anymore. I'd take it out and replace it with a similar-sized (so it fit!) 110v compressor driven unit, like a Nova Kool perhaps. Or, a unit from Home Depot, Lowes, BestBuy, or even Walmart. They use very little power and cool/freeze regardless of what the ambient temp is.
RVs seem to be going towards electric (including induction cook-tops), and I expect more RV makers to do the same, especially going with compressor refrigerators/freezers.
Good luck,
-- BR
Another subscriber said he uses a small Dometic 12V in conjunction with his problematic absorption. At the very least I'm learning a lot about refrigeration. ;-))
@@FromShetoMe Well, the ammonia-absorption (AA) units have been around for decades, and pretty much all we had (we used them in the early 1960s). Kind of did the job but never very well when it got really HOT outside! If it's the only game in town, however, what else can you say -- or choose! But since the recent development of the very efficient Danfoss-type compressor being introduced to the RV scene, things changed. They use very little power and are gettign better all the time -- but honestly, I don't know how they could use very much LESS power and still work as well as they do now.
Whatever, IMO there's NO reason today to keep the obsolete older technology...time to give it a gold watch for its decades of service, then retire it. ;-)
Yes, those Engel and ARB (2 of the better brands) of small compressor "chest" type refrigerators/freezers are great...they could be used (as you said) with an existing AA unit in the RV, but better yet, replace the AA with a compressor unit. And mentioned, Nova Kool seems to be doing that presently, as TMK, Engel and ARB still make chest (horizontal) units, not "replacement units" for the built-in AA (vertical) units such as Dometic 3-ways, etc.. If they DO start making them, then Nova Kool will have some serious competition (which'd be good for us, the customers).
I noticed some time back RV makers were coming out with several "new" things: Compressor refrigerators/freezers, induction cooking and more solar panels (but still not enough to be serious). Some are adding lithium batteries, but they are still WAY too pricey for most of us. In time though -- as with most new technologies -- prices on lithium batteries SHOULD come down, and we can say (maybe) good-bye not only to the lead-acid (liquid electrolyte, which can be a mess/dangerous) but also to the AGM (Absorbent Glass Matt) batteries also. Time will tell though.
Happy Travels,
-- BR
@@billredding2000 Good info. I think I would be comfortable switching out if I had one more 100 watt panel (which would probably require removing something on roof). I think the 200 watt lithium batteries we have would be enough. Frankly, I wish they would change the layout of the Ascent so that there was a chest style fridge under the counter and turn all that fridge/microwave space into storage. I only need one burner so an induction top would work for us. I'll sit tight until the manufacturers up their game.
@@FromShetoMe I really like induction cooking -- for almost 6 years now,have been using NuWave's PIC units (2 of the PIC Golds presently) in my apt (do nto use the electric stove).
No, don't have my RV yet (leaning Class B, preferably 4x4/AWD and 4-season both), which I hope will happen in a year when I pay off my current Daily Driver...so the B can be my NEW Daily Driver. If I got a Class B now and it had an induction cook-top (like the Winnebago Revel Does, and some Coachmen Crossfits/Beyonds do) I'd ALSO carry a small dual-fuel (butane/propane) camp-stove along (like my Gas One "Gold" GS-4000P)...maybe for boiling water for a quick cup of coffee/tea. Or Ramen noodles! Or just simply cooking outside -- whatever.
However, if the B had only the standard 2-burner propane stove, that's fine, but I'd also carry one of my NuWave units...so I'm hoping prices come WAY down on the lithium batteries, as I'd like 4-6 of them. 8 may be overkill -- or maybe not. ;-)
Whichever the case, I'd have both cooking options onboard my B so I have choices.
I like having choices. ;-)
-- BR
I paused this at 47 seconds, someone else may have already told you this but I know what's wrong with your Dometic 3-way fridge; It's a Dometic 3-way fridge. 20 or 30 years ago they were decent (never good just decent)t if over-priced but now they're just overpriced. Back in the day we didn't expect much and didn't know what was possible, they were what was available. The company survives solely on name recognition.
I agree that a 3 way fridge is a problem. I'm looking for a compressor fridge that we can swap in. But I also have to say that I think we have a problem with the propane line. I'm smelling propane when we run the fridge. We thought it got fixed in Colorado Springs but unfortunately not (the regulator pressure was at 5 instead of 11). We'll take it into the shop when we get back home and in the meantime, we'll look for plug-ins.
About 10 years ago I got a Truck Fridge, TF-49; they've been making DC (12 or 24 v) compressor fridges for semi trucks for decades. I didn't know it then but you can buy direct from manufacturer. Cheaper RV living (UA-cam channel) used to has a video.
My only regret was not getting the larger TF 130.
Thanks! I'll check them out.
mmm used your expensive rig for a year and the fridge doesn't work correctly still. no thank you on this product. I use regular old clothespins on my bags.
Absorption style fridge is not suited for warm climates like ours. I predict PW will switch to compressor soon.
Good except for the bike recommendation. But then most my trips will be bike specific, so certainly they will be used.
Yes, on some trips we will definitely take our bikes. Nice to have options.
150k for a rig and the fridge is junk?
Well, as I am discovering, all absorption refrigerators are disappointing because they can only chill to so many degrees below the ambient temperature. Because we have to drive through the desert to go anywhere, I am looking into a condenser refrigerator but first have to find out if it can be sustained on our lithium batteries. Yesterday, we finally got into a wonderful dealer in Colorado Springs, Van City RV, and the very knowledgeable sales person (the service department doesn't work on weekends) diagnosed our latest issue immediately. I'll be posting a video on it soon. So I would say, steer clear of propane refrigeration if at all possible because they will turn your hair gray.
@@FromShetoMe Missouri wind and solar seem like good people
From She to Me i have 360 ah of lithium and an apartment size fridge, it fits in the spot fpr the old dometic and has about 50 percent more room. We run it during the day when we have solar. It uses 88 wattts, so one panel will run it 8 hours each day. Our overnight temps in the freeezer stay below 17 degrees. We love ours, after over 2 years never had an issue. Plus it. Was Only 249 bucks at lowes.
@@FromShetoMe thanks for the reply