Also what inverter did you use?

I’ll do an update this weekend. Tire is back on the rear again. Added a small genny to the rear bumper to run AC when needed. Biggest change is upgraded leaf springs, offset wheels and bigger offroad tires from Cooper. I can now lower the tire pressure for dirt roads to smooth it out.

Thanks. I actually need to do an updated video. I'm in Idaho, and I'm off to Dworshak Res over the 4th.

thank you, I'll get that fixed

Slide? Hmm. Not sure what you are looking at.

@@danalbert5877 bunkroom

@@secretcaligarden8327 Just a flat piece of wood paneling I stained. It just sits between the wall and the mattress. Sorry for the delayed response

I actually pulled the Window air-conditioner out. I can run it, but if its that hot I'm either by water or I just stay home. Last year we did 30 nights throughout summer, never missed the AC unit. This year, due to schedules, we are only going to use it on one 10 day trip going up to stay at a lake by Glacier Park, and go into Glacier a couple of days. Every night we will be by Streams, rivers or at a lake. The window unit pretty much keeps the Bed area cool, with the curtain drawn.

@@danalbert5877 thanks for the reply Dan, we were just camping for 3 nights up here in BC, Canada at Golden ears campground and it was way too hot, the sites are a hike away from the lake so there was no breeze at night. It was 35°c+ in the day and Overnight temps were just a bit too high for the kiddos in the bunks since there was absolutely no breeze, like you said the window unit doesn't do much for the bunks now that I think about it. Looking forward to future vids from you!

batteries are sealed AGM's located under the lower bunk bed, in the same compartment as the hot water tank, which is also where the 2000 watt/4000 watt surge pure sign wave inverter is. If you would like a pic, let me know

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@@danalbert5877 awesome thank you

FALSE. I'm 2 years in with the Gladiator, and it pulls the 3500 pound trailer thru the Rockies easily with the 8 speed transmission. I pull my trailer to places with Jeep Gladiator that my 2021 Ram diesel 2500 will never fit or go. not sure what you are driving, but I'm remote off road boondocking, no National Park campgrounds for us when we have the trailer. We Air BNB it or stay at the lodge for those big parks. However, lets see your boondocking rig since your so critical. Our family did 30 nights with this setup last year, 8 different trip. Still waiting to see yours.

@@danalbert5877 Lol. I had a 3.6 Unlimited as a rental for a week at sea level. It felt underpowered as is, and you have the heavier Gladiator AND a trailer on top of that? 260 lbs of torque at 5000 rpm is piss poor for towing. Gonna call BS on yours pulling it through the rockies "with ease".

I got all the motion sensor lights at Lowes

@@danalbert5877 Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. How are the one's you are using powered? And is there any suggestions as you look back over time? Some very cool upgrades by the way

I got mine at Lowes.

I'll see if I can enable them

I think I got it. Originally I checked the "this video is ok for Kids" box which disabled comments .

@@danalbert5877 Yeah, KZbin decided that they needed to disable comments on videos-for-kids because unfortunately some people were making inappropriate comments about kids featured in videos featuring them. Since they're attempting to run this site with as few staff as possible, they don't have the means to police inappropriate comments, so for those videos for children, comments are simply disabled.

you bet, glad this helped out.

@@danalbert5877 I want to add my 32inch tv mounted on the wall like you have yours? Any advise? I'm going to do it myself. Thanks

yes, I have a base at home, in the RV and another in the Jeep. they work great, and most of the problems have been fixed from the 1st gen.

sorry, been out camping. which bumper? tow vehicle or trailer rear bumper? I have updated a few things, but no, the rear bumper is not modified. Batteries are now sealed AGM's(2) and they are located under the rear bunk by the hot water tank. Besides the spare tire, I carry 6 gallons of water in a jug and 5 gallons of gas in a Jerry can, thats it. 1000 watt inverter generator is on the tongue where the batteries are factory installed. The Generator is mostly used to charge the batteries when the solar panels aren't enough, but that is hardly ever.

some yes, other wires I have rerun since then, like the batteries are under the rear lower bunk bed (they are now sealed and the generator is up front where the batteries were originally). Everything has been tucked up/ tied up tighter than it ever was since it was new.

@@danalbert5877 Hi, great video. Sounds like you are now running a generator? We are looking at getting the Baja 267BH but I'm not seeing any space for a generator, we have both a Honda 2000 and a Honda iu7000 inverter generator. I definitely want to run solar but don't know if it'll cover use for a crew of around 6 persons. Thoughts?

here's this years setup, I just didn't load the Coleman minibikes in the back of the truck for the quick walk around. Trailer is loaded with Autonomous & Extended boondocking; kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJm4pnuCgbV3rMU

Yes, you can disable them. I’m sure there are new models by now to

Vicky, it was most definitely the Radios, I worked directly with Midland engineers to get it repaired so the 2nd gen radios wouldn't have this issue. It had to do with the weather band circuitry in the MXT115's, 2nd I've had my GMRS license a long time. I've built solar powered GMRS repeaters and did retrans for the ARMY. I've been a HAM radio operator for 18 years. KD7RBW. I'm quite familiar with my radios, rules and antenna theory, and last time I read the Part 95 rules, you could not have a 40 watt base, only a 40 watt mobile. So I will re-read to see if it has changed. Thank you for your unsolicited diagnosis and expertise.

@@danalbert5877 the change is 50 watt mobile and 15 watt base under the new part 95 E I have my ticket too. kb1fvr

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Dan Albert thank you! What mount did you use for the spare tire?

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I just used a stud finder to locate the stud on the wall and used a $10 mount from WalMart to hang it following the directions with the mount.

@@danalbert5877 Thanks Dan! :) I have one just like your family, and my 1st RV. I need to go shopping, at Walmart (210) 863-9089

Yes 1/2”, stainless or galvinised

Mark Howarth I will take some pics and show you. Give me a day or 2

Dan Albert thank you. I would really appreciate that. 👍 I just joined the jayco owners forum.

until I get pictures to you, ,,,,, I'll give you the parts list. stainless or zinc plated 2" L-brackets, 1/2" stainless steel screws with washers, lock washers and lock nuts to mount the L brackets to the aluminum frame of the solar panel. Then I used Henry's clear rubber roof patch on the bottoms of the L-brackets to glue the solar panels to the roof where I wanted them. I used 2 zinc or stainless wood screws to screw the L-brackets to the roof. Topped off the head of the screws with more Henry's clear roof patch. Dealer inspected my roof and liked what they saw. Pics to follow.

Dan Albert Thanks, Dan. Did you screw into joists/studs or just into roof decking where you wanted? It’s my understanding these rooves have 3/8 plywood under the rubber and 1x1 joists/studs every few feet or so. You used 1/2” screws to screw into the roof?

I just added a video showing attachment

Mando Morlos , I would do it again. I’ve dragged this trailer thru creeks and up goat trailers that I had to chainsaw my way into. Just get the Baja version.

Good to hear your trailer has held up and thanks for posting an owner review, very helpful. Safe travels.

@@danalbert5877 I'm about to pull the trigger on one of these! glad to hear its held up well for you

@@danalbert5877 PS do you use a WDH for towing this trailer?

As we're looking to invest in a camper for our expeditions, we had also thought about converting an enclosed trailer but the cost estimates didn't shake out for us. True enough campers aren't built to what most of our standards would be however it seems if you choose a decent brand (like Jayco) and can do some troubleshooting/ repairs/ upgrades yourself, you should have a reliable platform.

no, it was the receive circuitry, It was sent in to Midland and they fixed it, but butchered the Weather Band, which no longer works. receive sensitivity is still slightly better on the MXT 90's 100's, and 105's. The serviced 115's I have (3) are much better tho.

@@danalbert5877 I am glad that they got it fixed for you 😎

self contained power. to easy.

I agree these "low parts count" radios are based on a chip that has severe limitations. 1) The deviation is narrow band +/- 2.5 KHz (11k0F3E or lower) while the GMRS service permits +/- 5.0 KHz (16K0F3E) so right off the bat the deviation is compressed. Secondly, I think the receiver SDR implementation is poor and there is no FM limiting to reduce multipath noise which is a common complaint on some radios using this chip set. Save your money and but a decent 50 watt LMR type radio that meets EIA/TIA 603D.

Nikola Gnječ so what would be a better affordable radio. I think the most I have to spend is $250 which would buy a midland mxt400. What do you think, does it have better parts, I know it’s 40watts

nope

WQYF555, KD7RBW For about 15 years. you are correct, you need a license for the high power GMRS (over 2 watts) now. I'm also retired Military (Communications) www.buytwowayradios.com/blog/2017/09/which_frs_gmrs_radios_are_license_free.aspx

Great, thank you for your service. I spent 17 years in the Marine Corps as an MP. Did you also hear about the change coming in 2020, where the FRS/GMRS combination radios will be banned by the FCC? I just read that one yesterday on the FCC website, never heard about it before. WRAE542. Still waiting for my new general ticket callsign to be issued. I just passed the exams last week.

i would not brag about that call sign..........