Tips And Tricks For Your Roadtrek
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2019
- Things That You Might Not Of Known You Can Do With Your Roadtrek!
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Say, thanks for the tour and your idea of shutting off power generator when filling up really makes sense. Thanks
That's not what he said. He said you should shut off any propane-powered refrigerator you may have in your RV prior to pulling into a gas station. This is due to the fact that propane-powered refrigerators have an open flame on their back side just inside the vents. If you had a large gasoline spill it's possible that the spill would produce enough gasoline vapors to be ignited by the refrigerator's propane flame. But even though he didn't say so, any generators you might have running when entering a gas station should probably also be shut off before pumping gas. This is why you are required to shut off your car's engine before pumping gas. It's a potential source of ignition.
Hallelujah ! I finally acquired a Roadtrek from an older couple . 2000 Roadtrek 190 Versatile with only 57,000 miles
That is so awesome! Happy for you. Hope you have lots of fun.. Enjoy your new adventures and be safe out there.
Any tips for finding your Roadtrek? I've been checking the obvious places like craigslist, rv trader, rvt, and facebook marketplace...but hoping you know something I don't!
Thx for sharing Bob! Nice upgrades 👍
Thanks, Jeff. We enjoy having the Roadtrek.
I can use some of these tips in the RV. Looking forward to your winter camping trips.
Im looking forward to do some camping when the weather cools that will not be long.
I just bought a 1991 Chevy 190 Versatile. I flew from Hawaii to Grand Rapids, MI. I drove 6000 miles in 6 weeks. I plan to ship it to Hawaii next month after my trip to the West from Central Texas.
That sounds like a lot of fun!
Great video Bob. Your Road Trek is in really good condition. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks guys we might have to use the Roadtrek with the storms coming.
Thanks. We really like it.
Enjoyed your tips and all those tricks....
Thank you Patty!
I have been living in my 1999 Dodge Roadtrek Popular 190 here in Ca. for one year now and I love it!!
That is awesome! So glad you love it.
hi lucky dawg, what an informative video! I just bought a 99D190P ... I plan to come back to your channel often to learn!
Thanks Tom. Glad you like the video and found it helpful. Congrats on getting your Roadtrek. They are great. Have fun.
Ah ha! That's how the plumbing supposed to go for the water.
This makes me wanna take a trip in a Roadtrek! So cool how you run the fridge on solar! Love the slide out counter space! Great stuff here Bob!!!
Thanks Dawn we are waiting for the weather to cool down and do a Roadtrek trip.
NICE VID THANKS
Thanks for watching, Anthony!
Bob thx for your video. I need to replace my dometic in 96D190P. I've researched all 3-3.3 cf mini compressor models and all are too tall to fit well in the rough out. What cf size is your insignia? Did you opt for the 2.6-2.7 size? Thx
ran across this video & it’s so amazing! i’m definitely going to show my dad this!
Thanks so much. Hope it is helpful. Appreciate you watching.
I have a 02D190P, and done modifications too. LED strips along shower curtain track and around opera windows. Many may not know that under the fabric plugs you can snap off to reveal screws that can be loosened to put tie points.
Thanks for sharing that info, Paul. Much appreciated.
Hi, which fabric plugs? where are they and tie points are for ?
I saw that you have what looks like a regular extension chord hooked to your shore line. How does that work? How does that not trip the circuit breaker? Do you have the extension chord connected to a 30 amp outlet?
I tried to connect my Roadtreck to an outside outlet on my house, and it tripped a circuit breaker in my Roadtreck twice! Needless to say, I stopped doing that for fear that I would damage something. Wow! It would be nice to plug into my house! But, I can’t!
You mentioned not using propane .. what do you do for your top burners.. is it electric .. or did you convert it. Thank you. Super video
Both!
Just bought my first RV, and it's a 202 Roadtrek 170. I'm so looking forward to hitting the road. I know nothing about installing back up cameras and solar both of which are on my list of firsts. Wish me luck.
Congrats and good luck. Hope you have lots of fun adventures. I've put both on our Roadtrek and made videos about it. Thanks for watching.
Very nice
Thanks.
Bob~ Did you install the LG air conditioner? Our Cool Cat needs replaced and we want one with Remote control like yours.
Thank you for a very helpful explanation of your solar system and 110v electric fridge.
What would you suggest for solar panel wattage, given current products, to run a 110v fridge?
Could a small electric 110v heater also be used?
Any preferences for current solar panel mfgrs?
Like you, I would prefer to abandon propane.
96D190P Roadtrek.
I would have to do a litte research on the newer solar. I would get at least 200 watts your battery bank is just as important. A electric heater would draw a lot of power. A solar system takes some figureing out pending on what you will be running.
Thanks for that. New RT owner as of this week and looking for all the info I can get!
Congrats on your Roadtrek! What year & make did you get? Ours is a 2001 Dodge 190 Versatile. In Roadtrek lingo that is an 01D190V. Haha. We love it, except for the crosswise sleeping in the back. We are too old and creaky for that now. Haha. Check out our Roadtrek playlist for more videos. Thanks for watching. Have fun.
Thanks for the tips. Might I suggest your fridge should be in the 40 degree area. 46 is way too high, especially for dairy products.
Thanks Doug. We no longer have the Roadtrek, but will keep that in mind if/when we get a new rig.
I have a 1995 190 Versatile Roadtrek and I'm debating between a hard wired solar system like you have here, or buying a jackery 1000 watt with a portable suitcase solar to charge it. Which would you recommend? Thank you for your great videos! They're very helpful!
I've not had a Jackery, so I honestly can't say about it. It would be nice to have a Jackery, but it must be kept charged, and you need solar or electricity to charge it, or may be able to charge it going down the road. So that is a consideration. Hard wired solar is nice, as long as you have sun to keep it charged. We liked our set up. There are so many variables, that it is really your preference and price. Good luck to you. Have fun with your Roadtrek. They are awesome.
enjoyed the video where do you stow the battery's. most of the videos I've been watching fran on using inverters DC to AC wonder why? I was under the impression the inverter suck more electricy. I was planning a canoe on the roof could I get by w/ just one panel to power frieg. * charge house batterys?currently have the 3 way type frieg.thanks
One solar panel and one battery likely will not be enough, especially with a 3 way fridge. Good luck.
Hi Bob! Great video. You keep her beautiful. I have some steering wander at highway speed. Any suggestions?
Thanks Greg. We had the same issue. Seems to be common in Roadtreks. I did put a steering box stabilizer on the front. It helped a but, but not much.
If you join FMCA & Roadtrek International, you'll learn all sorts of information from experienced Roadtrekkers. One trick is to increase tire pressure to 65/80. Another is to get a good alignment. I have a '97 Dodge 170 with too much steering play, and both those helped significantly.
If you have a Dodge from the late 90's, there is a TSB with new alignment specifications that should help. The TSB is 19-002-01 REV. A. Caster is set to +3.5 degrees, Camber to 0 degrees, and total Toe-in to 0.25 degrees. I had an alignment just done at a good shop, and they tried to get as close as they could. I also switched out the steering box for a Red Head rebuilt one. Expensive, but I think it helps. I still get some wander, but it's better than it has been in many years. I have a 1999 Versatile.
A known Dodge issue. Steering gear box flexing in frame mounting & gear lash.
Search ClassB Forums for advice.
Hello! I just bought a roadtrek and also live in Florida! I would love to pick your brain on the solar setup and that sort of stuff. Would I be able to pay you for some of your time so you can show me some more stuff about these amazing cars?!
Thanks, but we no longer own the Roadtrek. They are awesome little campers. Have you joined any Roadtrek groups yet? There are several on Facebook and have lots of good info. Members enjoy sharing their knowledge and info about them. Not sure of the year of yours, but my favorite group is '74- '03 Roadtrek Owners - Vintage & Classic Years. Think about checking them out and joining if you haven't already. Appreciate you watching.
Hi Bob, if I ever get a roadtrek I'll know how to care for it thanks.
Thanks Rick hope it helped others with their campers.
Hello ! I’m proud owner of a RT 00 D190V. I don’t understand how to unwind the AWNING . Original owner said he had trying to wind it up last attempt.
We use the hand crank to crank it out. Otherwise it might be broke.
2008 c 210 pop here. Gen will start better if you turn your engine on first. Does that LG air cond. have a heat pump like the original?
No it does not. Our original air conditioner did not have a heat pump either. Have fun with your Roadtrek. They are awesome.
I just bought the 98D190V, whenever I tried turning the generator on I just heard a clicking sound, and my van started to smell like gas. My indicator switch is broken so I still need to repair that, but does the clicking just mean it needs more fuel?
I read that it did that once it got to a quarter tank, but after I filled it up it kept doing that. I’ll be checking the oil level tomorrow
Not sure what the clicking sound mean. I've never had that happen
I realize you no longer have it, but a few questions about your solar:
How long will that frig. run on your battery/inverter?
What brand inverter? Was it loud?
Did you bolt the solar panels thru the roof? Any issues with the ceiling liner inside?
thanks for the links to FB Group
Hi Lee. Thanks for watching. We ran the fridge 24/7 for two years on solar. No issues. We live in Florida and had plenty of sunshine here. The inverter was a Power Tech 1500 watt pure sine wave inverter. The solar panels were bolted on with expandable rubber grommets, think they were mollies. I used Dicor around the grommets to seal them. No leaks from the solar panels. Hope this helps. Good luck, Lee. I'm going to add a link a video of the Tour of our Solar System. It shows the inverter and the grommet we used.
Hi Lee. Here is the link to our video that is a Tour of our Solar System in the Roadtrek. Appreciate you watching! Good luck to you! ua-cam.com/video/iUeMuRbZWfk/v-deo.html
Thanks for the info,Dawg.Here's a link for future viewers(These are 1/4"-not sure what size you used)
www.amazon.com/Rubber-Brass-Insert-Expansion-Sizes/dp/B07KJKNCWX?th=1
@@larrysee7306 Thank you!
My Roadtreck front main battery keeps dying .. any thoughts?
I have a 1999 Roadtrek 200 Versatile and cannot find how to unlock awning to open it with the pole. Help!
I have a 1995 Dodge 3500 Maxivan Roadtrek 190 Popular. It rides a little low for rough roads. Have you ever looked into beefing up the suspension, raising it a few inches? 'any suggestions?
We didn't raise up the Roadtrek, but we add a steering stabilizer. It helped a little bit. Thanks for watching.
@@LuckyDawgProductionsModerator I'm about to raise mine a few inches and get tires that are about 3" wider. I found a shop where they can make it a 4 wheel drive for about $7000. If I do that, they will put leaf springs in the front.
@@Rockstar97321 where is the shop located? That's a great price!
@@silverhawk184 PNW AutoWork in Millersburg, Oregon
@@Rockstar97321 thank you
Hey lucky dog i just purchased a roadtrek i have a question how do i run my ac besides shore power or generator ?
get solar
@@LuckyDawgProductions how much solar will run it
@@shelleyreid4349 I had 200 watts
How did you install the solar? My friend installs it and looked at my Roadtrek and said the material would be incredibly difficult to drill and he wasn't sure how we could go about it
Mine was very easy to drill insulation was set very simple but to complicated to write it in a text
i just bout a 2002 190 popular. im new with roadtrek and dont know much about it. Our generator started for a short time and stopped. she doesnt want to run steady yet
Check your oil if the oil is low it can cause that.
I have 1999 and I’m removing the generator and wondering what would be a better idea to run my a/c if I don’t have shore power
You could use a solar system or like a jackery
Actually what refrigerator I had in my little van running off 200 watts of solar with no problems.
That is awesome! Glad it worked for you. It worked great for us, too.
Can you do a video on how to use the stove and turn on the gas?
Thanks. I might do a video on that.
How miles 1gal ???
We typically got around 15 mpg on average.
When the van is running does it charge the house battery as well an can u use ur ac an 12v appliances while the van is running instead of using the generator or shore power source.
Yes