Do I need to make another connection to the battery or use the one that is already in my travel trailer?
@denisecaccese8302 күн бұрын
DON'T BUY ONE!!!!!! THEY ARE JUNK!
@Tyler-rp4gu3 күн бұрын
We are moving to co this year trying to buy a few acres to put a pole barn up and park our 5th wheel under until we can build a house
@bigcountry87265 күн бұрын
Does the wheel kit come with a handle?
@ColoradoCamperman4 күн бұрын
Yes
@rotwiler76745 күн бұрын
I want some, but have ez tow suspension and distance between tires is like over twice what yours is.
@ColoradoCamperman5 күн бұрын
That's how my in-laws camper is too.
@rotwiler76744 күн бұрын
@ColoradoCamperman I measured and is approx 16-17 inches between. Last night found one made by Bal, extended chocks that should fit, will see when arrives.
@brianvassar25566 күн бұрын
Only downside of this comparison is you have a 20 yr old diesel compared to a newer gaser
@ColoradoCamperman5 күн бұрын
Yep, 14 year difference between the trucks. Just making a comparison based on the vehicles I owned.
@omarsantana30857 күн бұрын
😀👍🏻👍🏻
@omarsantana30857 күн бұрын
Hey, can you help me how many percent the battery I want the battery little bit low help me bury in the mail how many percent the battery? Can you show me in KZbin channel what’s called? Don’t want the battery all down on one percent say the cycles of the battery cell is as high as 2000 cycles, LiFePO4 🥹
@Djvuue7 күн бұрын
I just bought a coat away that looks exactly the same! I plug it in! And I try setting the temp to colder it still at its 26 degrees set temperature! How do I set it
@ColoradoCamperman7 күн бұрын
Didn't it come with an instruction manual?
@Djvuue6 күн бұрын
It did! I read it ! Pretty simple! My fridge it’s just not getting cold! I’m in the process of returning it
@outdoorzone8 күн бұрын
Why didn’t you install adjustable brackets so you can adjust for best direction sunlight??
@ColoradoCamperman7 күн бұрын
I didn't want to have to adjust them. It was enough power for us that it wasn't necessary.
@outdoorzone8 күн бұрын
Would eternabond tape be better than dicor or use both together?! First dicor then eternabond!
@ColoradoCamperman7 күн бұрын
You could use either, or both, your choice.
@2ASF4759 күн бұрын
Good morning! So I have the same Kymron. I have about 50hrs on it. I’m also having issues with the hydraulics getting very hot. My dad is a retired forklift mechanic and was telling me the hydraulic tank is way to small for these machines. I’m considering having a larger one fabricated. Other than that it’s a little beast of a machine!
@ColoradoCamperman6 күн бұрын
Thanks for your input! It is good to know I am not the only one with this issue. Did you ask your Dad if a hydraulic cooler would help? I'm considering buying one and added it. The new YH14's have a cooler. I talked to Ron about adding one but they do not have any in stock. I considered purchasing one on Ebay.
@2ASF4756 күн бұрын
Nice man, that was his first suggestion! I’m definitely going to install one
@111dcormack9 күн бұрын
$$$$$ how much.
@ColoradoCamperman9 күн бұрын
For what? Moonlander? Fridge? Chair? Moonlander pricing is on their website www.radicaproducts.com/moonlander
@davemullner71709 күн бұрын
I think I will do mostly boondocking camping when I get my trailer. This offered some great info! Thank you!
@ColoradoCamperman9 күн бұрын
That is the best kind of camping! Have fun out there and thanks for watching!
@lechiathompson25589 күн бұрын
Okay if I start out with the 200 watt system can I eventually add watts to the system
@ColoradoCamperman9 күн бұрын
Yes, just check your charge controller to see how much you can add. Thanks for watching!
@Creelyblades10 күн бұрын
On one hand you got the guy in the Dakoda, on the other hand you got guys saying you should not exceed 1/2 of the rated capacity.
@ColoradoCamperman10 күн бұрын
First off, you should always tow within the capacities of your truck. Secondly, I think it depends on the terrain you are driving. For instance, about 2 months ago I was towing around 11,500 lb of rock in a dump trailer. In town on flat roads I was able to go the posted speed limits. Then I took it up to our cabin at 9700 ft. There are some very steep sections. In one area, I was going 15 miles per hour with the pedal to the metal (speed limit was 30). If I was towing 50 to 60% of my capacity, I could have easily been going the speed limit.
@PickleTeachesFX11 күн бұрын
How loud are these? Can never really tell
@ColoradoCamperman9 күн бұрын
At mid throttle, it is about as loud as a gas powered lawn mower. It is a louder with the throttle all the way up and quieter with the throttle down. I usually wear headphones when operating, so the noise doesn't bother me. Thanks for watching!
@danieltardif486311 күн бұрын
Great video except you should be using prob atleast 1.5 gal per coat . Not 1 gal for the whole job !
@ColoradoCamperman11 күн бұрын
I used 2 gallons. Thanks for watching
@angelscomputers12 күн бұрын
I will never forget the ton of dust my truck always got when driving to Eleven Mile reservoir in CO (the dirt area campground) ahh painfull...
@ColoradoCamperman12 күн бұрын
I believe it! It got nasty in my topper prior to this install. This seal helped dramatically. Thanks for watching!
@Chevy-hw6lw12 күн бұрын
If you hook up to the battery , that red goes to positive and that’s it?
@ColoradoCamperman12 күн бұрын
Yes, the bolts on the tongue act as the negative/ground.
@pom231112 күн бұрын
Great video very simple instruction thank you my issue is and I’m not sure if you can help me with it or anyone for some reason the one I’m replacing was scraping on the ground. Just go ahead and replace it with another electrical tongue jack but I’m worried that it’s gonna scrape on the ground as well so I don’t wanna just replace it and have to keep replacing it. I’m pretty sure it was the scraping that ruined my last one so I’m not sure are there shorter ones like ones with a shorter steam on them either way I don’t know if there’s some way of making it so that it doesn’t scrape on the ground. I can’t seem to find any videos specifically about this issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
@ColoradoCamperman12 күн бұрын
My In-Laws have a foot for the bottom of theirs that kicks up for transport. It looks like this: amzn.to/4forA54 You may be able to remove the one you have and put this one on instead.
@pom231112 күн бұрын
@@ColoradoCamperman thanks I will check it out
@10-4CodyWade13 күн бұрын
There will be a bigger difference in fuel economy when towing. Diesels won't lose as many MPG's when pulling a load. Back when diesel fuel was cheaper than gasoline and it was only a $5k engine upgrade it made a lot of sense to get the diesel for improved fuel economy. Now that diesel fuel is more expensive and it's a $10k upgrade, the numbers aren't singing the same tune.
@ColoradoCamperman12 күн бұрын
That is all true! Thanks for the comment and watching!
@mjrootz13 күн бұрын
OK SOME SAFETY TIPS: Always use heavy duty DC breakers at the positive battery terminals before the wires go anywhere else. Always use a heavy duty breaker between your inverter and your batteries. Always use a breaker between your solar panel and your solar charge controller.. These breakers should be rated for the max current that will be drawn though those devices.. Keep your cables as short as you can and use the proper size wire that is rated for or even higher than the current that will be drawn through those devices. Check "amperage capacity for wire" charts (online) to determine what gauge wire that is required for your system.. You would be surprised at the number of DYI people who do not know what they are doing and end up with inverter cables heating up like a toaster element. Keep it safe.. do the research, use correct and safe wiring to avoid issues and a possible fire. More importantly, if you don't know what you are doing.. FIND SOMEONE WHO DOES
@ColoradoCamperman12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment and watching!
@cindyhodgdon543914 күн бұрын
I bought one of these and it came with the walls.It was huge and I loved it but the only problem I had was taking it down by myself. I couldn't pull the top down for some reason. Also I am kind of short so I had a hard time getting the top up to begin with but I used some rocks to hold it down and used a stool to step on to pop it open. I recommend using 2 people to put it up and take it down.
@ColoradoCamperman14 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience and watching!
@MarkyMark9mm15 күн бұрын
What a great product review. Thanks for your effort & objectivity.
@ColoradoCamperman14 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment and watching!
@MarkyMark9mm13 күн бұрын
@ColoradoCamperman I'm pretty much sold on this model for our small home. Eastern TX we have frequent storms / outages. In fact, this make model is on backorder around these parts. Thanks again.
@ellier2115 күн бұрын
How is the noise?
@ColoradoCamperman14 күн бұрын
It's not bad at all. The only noise it makes is when the compressor runs. It has a slight hum/fan noise but it's not loud.
@jamesarevalo162616 күн бұрын
My panel only shows 1.5v and in reverse polarity. Anything I can do?
@ColoradoCamperman14 күн бұрын
Either something is damaged or it is wired wrong. You could have some bad diodes.
@rnitro495017 күн бұрын
This video answered a lot of questions I had. Thank you for the short and helpful video.
@ColoradoCamperman17 күн бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment and watching!
@CarolSanchez-dl6vg17 күн бұрын
4550 is waste. 3500 is perfect
@ColoradoCamperman17 күн бұрын
4550 is waste? What exactly does that mean?
@CarolSanchez-dl6vg16 күн бұрын
@@ColoradoCampermanit can't run my house... an the little one can be connected to my house without peoblem.
@ColoradoCamperman16 күн бұрын
@@CarolSanchez-dl6vg I wonder if you have the 4500 and not the 4550. The 4500 was recalled from Harbor Freight because of issues you're talked about. I ended up returning my 4500 and exchanged it for the 4550. The 4550 works fine for me.
@CarolSanchez-dl6vg16 күн бұрын
@@ColoradoCamperman thatbsound good, but i had the 4550 and it doesn't work good. I onle can conected 2 fans and thats all. The other one (3500) was worked properly with 1 big samsung fridge, 1 55" tv, 1 standing fan, 1 fish tank, 1 deep freezer all together in the morning, and 1 portable a/c 12btu, the fridge, 2 phone chargers, 1 fish tank by nights without problems. Now i have the 5000 predator and I hope it will be bether than 4550. I forget to mentioned that 4550 can't run my fridge, only my fridge. Thats the reason why is trash for me.
@ColoradoCamperman16 күн бұрын
@@CarolSanchez-dl6vg That's interesting, I wonder if you got a bad unit. It doesn't make sense that the 3500 would work with all that but the 4550 wouldn't. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@bobsneed297118 күн бұрын
Good to hear from you. You have a beautiful place. I hope it’s close to home. Sorry for your issues with the crawler. That boy is getting big. Enjoy!
@ColoradoCamperman17 күн бұрын
Thanks Bob! We really enjoy our place. Thankfully it is pretty close to home, we didn't want anything too far away. I replaced the hydraulic fluid on the excavator yesterday. I talked to Ron with K&R and he said that may fix the problem. I'm hoping that it will. I'm heading up there again this weekend with the excavator, so we will see. The lil dude is getting huge! He is growing up fast. Thanks for the comment and watching!
@dakotahensen575919 күн бұрын
Does my capacity change if I'm towing gooseneck 5th wheel or bumper pull? Or is it the same just pulls better? Thanks
@ColoradoCamperman19 күн бұрын
Your tongue weight will likely be greater for a 5th wheel but overall tow capacity will be the same. I've never towed a 5th wheel but I've heard it is a more pleasant experience, especially with heavy loads. Check your truck manufacturer's towing guide/recommendations for more info. Thanks for watching.
@Chubbydippin20 күн бұрын
Love your setup and ofcourse love the Moonlander. Please stop saying "like" for no reason. Like it's like hard to like listen like to.
@geraldmeisner303821 күн бұрын
What about grounding if required
@ColoradoCamperman20 күн бұрын
I believe the directions say to ground for every use. I've personally never met a single person that grounds their portable generator while using it.
@kimberlyc8421 күн бұрын
We have the Gazelle tent (same maker of this popup). FYI: The Gazelle sight offers coupon codes and free shipping making it cheaper than Amazon. I love the ease of popup and put away and the height. I'm 4'11' & hubs is 6'4". I know some people use this as their tent as well but panels were extra expense compared to the just the tent. Re the breeze: we have an oscillating hanging rechargeable fan that has charge/battery indicator (25/50/75/100) that also stands on a builtin tripod/legs or a stub base. Nice review. Thanks.
@ColoradoCamperman20 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment and watching
@travismiranda808921 күн бұрын
You can’t have a toolbox.
@ColoradoCamperman20 күн бұрын
True, but the entire topper could be considered a tool box.
@daveholte765822 күн бұрын
Great and informative videos. I have almost the same set up Chev 2500 Dura Max Diesel (paid for 79K miles a single guy and want to travel the US and see sights Yep it is rough riding and like it simple as I can choose to topper camp, do a ABB Rental, hotel etc but do I look for a newer unit mini van to travel in more economical and user friendly. But then there is debt. Guess it’s a trade off I dislike debt Thanks for your videos
@ColoradoCamperman20 күн бұрын
Stay debt free! Thanks for watching.
@marlenen9622 күн бұрын
Question do you have to replace the spark plugs before you use it
@ColoradoCamperman22 күн бұрын
That's personal preference whether you do or don't. I changed mine to an NGK.
@c.l.mcintosh62423 күн бұрын
Thank you Brian I appreciate your video
@ColoradoCamperman22 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment and watching!
@kosekdemel27 күн бұрын
Very informative video and am considering buying this 10x10 tent. I have a paver patio this tent will be set up on and was thinking of buying weight bags you fill with sand and anchor the gommets to it, maybe using metal clips or something. What's you idea on that.
@ColoradoCamperman27 күн бұрын
That would probably work well. There is also a skirt around the outside where you could lay weights or sandbags.
@delettecollins176128 күн бұрын
I’m trying to figure out how to make this last a week on an off grid situation. We do have solar power where I am.
@ColoradoCamperman27 күн бұрын
With solar, the only thing you have to worry about is your battery situation at night. During the day while the Sun is out, power is usually not a problem.
@tomhachey28 күн бұрын
Thanks
@FreedomBound2329 күн бұрын
You make awesome videos with great explanations. I’m still trying to figure out if I can go all solar on a property I want to use as a weekend getaway. I intend on having generator for emergency backup. Can you recommend any peeps you know who do use all solar? Just starting my research and haven’t found a straightforward source for information yet.
@ColoradoCamperman24 күн бұрын
Thank you! We watch Wild Wonderful Off Grid, they have a massive system and it's kinda complicated. We also watch Life Uncontained, their system is large but probably more simple than WWOG. Nomadic Fanatic also added a solar setup to his property not long ago, he probably has the simplest system out of the three. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
@FreedomBound2323 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@edyoung6573Ай бұрын
Job well done!!!! Nothing beats the feeling of doing something yourself saving a ton of money and not screwing anything up! ;-) Great job!
@ColoradoCamperman29 күн бұрын
I agree! Thanks for the comment and watching!
@javieramadorfuentes2138Ай бұрын
Gracias.
@ColoradoCampermanАй бұрын
De nada!
@jprice-ss4bzАй бұрын
Did your yh14 come with grease tension tracks
@ColoradoCampermanАй бұрын
I believe so, but I'm not 100%. I've only put about 20 hours on it so far. I've greased about every zerk I've seen, but I haven't taken off the plate on the tracks. Maybe it's in there?!? I'll have to check the next time I use it.
@JoseOrtega-xn4mjАй бұрын
Thanks for the review. Would you personally buy it?
@ColoradoCampermanАй бұрын
If I was only going to use it for light off roading and in town stuff, yes. For rougher trails/off road, id prefer a full suspension, so no. MokWheel has full suspension models I would look into if I was purchasing it myself.
@tomhacheyАй бұрын
What happens when you hook up to the site plug?
@ColoradoCampermanАй бұрын
When you hook up to shore power, shore power takes over. Depending on your RV and how it is hooked up, the batteries may or may not still be getting charged from solar. The AC power trickle charge on the battery will likely take over. But like I said, it depends on how everything is hooked up.
@ericfuller6326Ай бұрын
Gotta do what you gotta do
@ColoradoCampermanАй бұрын
Yep, and what ya gotta do is tow within your means! Lol, thanks for watching!
@v8srockАй бұрын
Looking at their website, it looks like it comes in a step through version as well.
@ColoradoCampermanАй бұрын
I saw that, that would be nice. Maybe I'm just getting old and haven't rode a bike enough, lol! I had a straight top rail mountain bike for years and it never bugged me. Maybe I'll just get used to this one. Thanks for watching!
@armandosanchez8901Ай бұрын
Why you guys never test the fu#$@ing thing in ideal conditions? Always during overcast days
@ColoradoCampermanАй бұрын
Why?!? Because I have a real job and a real life outside of KZbin. I do KZbin on a very part time basis. So, when I have camping trips scheduled, I shoot videos. Sometimes it's ideal conditions, sometimes it's not!