Shouldn’t safety chains go to the frame, not the bumper?
@gregmacklemАй бұрын
I checked the tire bar by Blue Ox and neither the chains or tow bar connections are on the frame. Obviously the bar itself connects to the frame. With my setup, the tow bar connection points are directly bolted to the frame horns. I have full confidence the jeep isn’t going anywhere it isn’t towed. :)
@gregmacklemАй бұрын
Also, those connection points are used for winching and are quite sturdy.
@RichGiordano-q8hАй бұрын
I tow directly off the D rings on my wrangler. I bought a bumper that was rated by manufacturer to tow from D rings. Now tow bar. Safety cables go from frame of Rv to frame of jeep
@argellaguardia9390Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your build. Im your new subscriber. By chance I was able to watch this video and in time for me to get new idea as I am preparing to install my new solar panel and build my new system after my portable power generator died.
@barntt2 ай бұрын
Great Minds think Alike! Just what I was designing!.... Awesome!!!!! Good Content!
@JamieTransNyc2 ай бұрын
So... this is not really a review.... it is a sales brochure. We want to hear opinions about the good and bad things about the trailer, and what are its problems and what to watch out for.
@gregmacklem2 ай бұрын
At that point, it was brand new. We only kept it a year and got a class C rv. We didn’t have it long enough to know how well it would age.
@stevenshircliff3932 ай бұрын
Nice system!
@Sight-Beyond-Sight2 ай бұрын
I might put some wheels under the battery box to make it a bit more portable (and stack the rest on top when moving), basically turning it into a wagon. Were I to build my own, I would probably go 48V for boosted efficiency and less need of thick wires. I am also looking to build my own system and have watched a great many videos and read schematics on how to do it proper.
@gregmacklem2 ай бұрын
I have it setting on a cheap furniture dolly from Harbor Freight
@Off-gridPA2 ай бұрын
Very Nice!
@ken79612 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! After watching it, realized that I can build a box to fit my equipment, instead of trying to fit it into a premade tool box and I like the green.
@gregmacklem2 ай бұрын
I wanted to fit it in a toolbox as well but realized that was going to be more effort and it probably wouldn’t al fit anyway.
@mjrootz2 ай бұрын
OK, Greg. I've done a lot of small solar systems and I give advice to newbees on safety. I watched your video and I can say that you covered all the bases and did it well.. You used the proper breakers on your inverter and solar charge controller, you have shutoffs, you used the proper wire size for the current that will be drawn and you kept your wire Lengths short.. WELL done! I think you could have been a little neater and routed your wires better but that doesn't matter when the box is closed LOL! but you did a good job.. and set a good example.. see ya pal., from the grumpy old man
@gregmacklem2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Watched a lot of videos before doing this myself. I usually err on the side of caution too.
@DOCGENIUSWILSON2 ай бұрын
Great build...Peace
@stedyone10902 ай бұрын
Nice but I'll stay with my Liccitti that's much more compact
@hegefarms42602 ай бұрын
Nice. I love the Military look of your Battery Box. Nice system
@gregmacklem2 ай бұрын
My favorite thing about the build is the military look. :)
@offgridwanabe2 ай бұрын
Both wire feeds in the charger need a clamp close to the screw connections as sooner or later they will pull out. Oh and great design should last forever.
@gregmacklem2 ай бұрын
Great idea. Will have to get that done.
@JR-xw5dkАй бұрын
Nice build, I had the same thoughts for strain relief for the AC and the solar input. You could also have other batteries and inverters with larger capacity for power outages to run the fridge, etc. A 300 amp battery for home use only could be a nice addition later on.
@flintcarlton2 ай бұрын
How has it held up over the years? 😊
@gregmacklem2 ай бұрын
I don’t have the RV now, got rid of it 3 years ago. But I know after 4 years it was doing great. I will use it again.
@TimKaufmanMinistry2 ай бұрын
How do u deflate it??!!!
@meikgeik3 ай бұрын
Is it still holding up? People on reddit saying it cracks and fails after 2 years... Clearly you prove that wrong.
@gregmacklem2 ай бұрын
I don’t have the rv now but it held up just fine for nearly 4 years before I sold it. Would use it again.
@greghowell99865 ай бұрын
How difficult was it to swap the headlight bulbs. I can barely get my hands in there on my 2021 F350.
@gregmacklem2 ай бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. I only did the top lights and had no problem getting to them. My understanding is you can go through the wheel well to get the bottom lights.
@campergyrl846110 ай бұрын
Beware of Forest River/Rockwood/Flagstaff models. Mine had serious manufacturing defects which they admitted to, towed the camper back to the factory, then proceeded to return it to me severely damaged. They've agreed to fix the easy, cheap stuff but not the expensive, important stuff. If you think I'm just one disgruntled customer, take a look at the Better Business Bureau's Forest River page - 1 star out of 5. If I can help just one person not go through the months long agony and financial hardship I have, it will be enough. Thanks for reading.
@lkgfresh791910 ай бұрын
Do you do anything but talk? Dear lord
@s.encode10 ай бұрын
Morning Buddy! Are you interested in doing some product review projects? Check the dialog! Talk about more details.🤝
@TheProdigalCat11 ай бұрын
So youre the asshole with perpetual brights when you never need it.
@FlyingMustang-d5i Жыл бұрын
Good video my wife and I are looking at the Rockwood model of this floor plan. While checking them out they are offering a table hidden behind your entertainment couch. Maybe check there you may see a table back there. Thx
@gregmacklem Жыл бұрын
We found the table and put it in the garage as we don’t use it. We are using plastic folding TV trays we store behind the couch.
@tammycarty9816 Жыл бұрын
If you want to keep the wife from murdering you because of her pans,you can also use a cookie scoop to fill the tinswith the wax
@dwarner1983 Жыл бұрын
Wish I had your Google notes! Great video! Wish me luck!!
@garydelangis2775 Жыл бұрын
Oh man ya should take the old dicor completely off first
@basicinstinct911 Жыл бұрын
so you leave key in with it turned off at the end?
@gregmacklem Жыл бұрын
No, you can pull the keys, modern Jeeps don’t have a steering wheel lock. Check yours to be sure though.
@StrGzr101 Жыл бұрын
The side port creates heat loss and asymmetrical vectoring. It does not contribute to the quality of the burn, rather, it wastes fuel. But carry on, camper, carry on.
@gregmacklem Жыл бұрын
So it will take a couple more twigs,lol.
@StrGzr101 Жыл бұрын
@@gregmacklem I guess in thinking further, the opening allows YOU some of the heat. What's the point of a fire on a nipply day if you can't have some of it. Besides, you can make a door from the piece that's cut out, if it's that big of a deal. Thanks for the comeback. I appreciate what you do.
@arothko8939 Жыл бұрын
But you do have your truck bed for storage.
@gregmacklem Жыл бұрын
Yes, and I do.
@Thisisit120 Жыл бұрын
Lighting the paper cup does not work it does not burn long enough to catch the wax on fire ask me how I know this
@justsayin7704 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't watch any more after the point were you didn't know a right angle grinder is not called a roto zip.
@gregmacklem Жыл бұрын
Um, RotoZip is the brand of tool I used.
@justsayin7704 Жыл бұрын
@@gregmacklem So sorry. My mistake. Pardon my presumptiveness.
@racebannon5523 Жыл бұрын
The stainless steel you have that doesn't work is probably aluminum because stainless steel works on induction burners
@melissahoffman4687 Жыл бұрын
You can give your second ikea stove away to a camping friend.
@cstcomputers Жыл бұрын
I wish you had shown us putting the tape down.
@gregmacklem Жыл бұрын
Sorry. There really isn’t anything to it though. Just like taping a package. Roll some out, start putting it down while peeling the backing off of it. Then go back over with a 2” roller to press it down. It is very sticky.
@cstcomputers Жыл бұрын
@@gregmacklem That's OK, I was wondering if you did the side edges from up top or off a ladder on the side? Thanks for your video BTW it was great.
@gregmacklem Жыл бұрын
@@cstcomputers I did it all from the being on the roof.
@mikewebster29842 жыл бұрын
I don't know why the factories don't use this stuff
@clboymom94672 жыл бұрын
Wow! Incredible. Do you know if Eternabond would last like this being stored in winter freezing? I just bought my 1st RV and I live in a cold province in Canada. I’ve watched enough videos to know this stuff will hold up to the heat and rain, but what about snow and ice?
@gregmacklem2 жыл бұрын
I’m near Atlanta Georgia so I have heat instead of cold. Check the mfg site but I bet it is fine in cold. All the other sealants are so I see no reason this wouldn’t be too.
@caseymaroney50282 жыл бұрын
Rough Country makes a bumper as well....
@GwynRosaire2 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend the scepter water Jerry cans. I've used several different water jugs and the scepter cans are the best.
@BurtBowers2 жыл бұрын
Is this even legal sir?
@jottrn23592 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly the only video I found on KZbin that shows a switch replacement on a fan like mine. Thanks!
@ldocull2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Great job. I found that you only need to remove the old motor but NOT the bracket. The bracket does not interfere with the new fan in any way. Best regards
@bobdrawbaugh42072 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. My wife and I are looking at the same model as our retirement rig.
@gregmacklem2 жыл бұрын
Biggest issue I have is there is no dinette. There is a similar model and floor plan but it is 30 feet long and has a dinette.
@trevorb35212 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid man! I'm getting this exact trailer in a couple weeks. I've got a couple questions for ya if you wouldn't mind replying back. I'd appreciate that! That USB plug thing in the middle of the recliners...is that standard cause I didn't see anything under my build for that as an option. Second; I'm trying to come up with ideas for those cubby holes in the bathroom mirror thing. What are you doing? little boxes or just stuff them with bathroom items like face clothes or a shaver. Did you get those slide out topper awning things and if so...mine is coming with them and would appreciate any info if you have any issues and how you like them. What are those metal things in the bathroom closet... paper towel holder? Happy Camping!!
@gregmacklem2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if the USB plug is standard. We bought off a lot so took what it had. We have yet to use the cubby holes on the mirror for anything. Ours did not have the slide toppers but we have since had them put on. Much prefer them. Good luck.
@tonygallo32572 жыл бұрын
What position do you leave your Key in?
@gregmacklem2 жыл бұрын
Check your specific Jeep, but my Jeep does not have a steering wheel lock so you don’t leave the key in it. Jeep removed the steering wheel lock around 2008 I think.
@tonygallo32572 жыл бұрын
@@gregmacklem just checked it, thank you for the response
@tonygallo32572 жыл бұрын
why did you have the Ebrake on while testing to see if it moves?
@gregmacklem2 жыл бұрын
You have to have it on before you get it fully hooked up so it doesn't roll away. Fortunately I have never forgot and left it on while towing.
@alexanderdavila40872 жыл бұрын
I love it that’s cool for camping 🏕 and traveling 🧭
@spadog632 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that was very helpful. I wasn't sure how to get it in neutral and turn the key off. I was told by someone else that a fuse had to be removed from the fuse box. Do you know anything about that?
@gregmacklem2 жыл бұрын
No fuse needs pulled because you tow it without the key in the ignition.
@spadog632 жыл бұрын
@@gregmacklem Thanks! I was assuming that but you know what assumptions led too. 😉
@unslingit942 жыл бұрын
Great job! You helped me a lot!
@markhadley15452 жыл бұрын
I think it would be neat to fabricate a door for the fuel feed from that part you cut out
@annblair44592 жыл бұрын
Great video but how much bleach per gallon of water did you use?
@northlander43702 жыл бұрын
my wife cleans our moryde step before folding them in .