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@pablo01bentos 2 ай бұрын
Very nice truck. Notice you’re in virginia as well. Where’s your shop located? I am from virginia as well
@Trailtec4x4 28 күн бұрын
It was in Ashland. I actually closed it down last year unfortunately.
@ZsFather 3 ай бұрын
Do you find that this cools the entire van or just the space below it? It does nothing for our sprinter 170 here in Texas. The outside temp was about 87 and the inside of the van was baking unless you are right under the ac.
@Trailtec4x4 3 ай бұрын
The few times I've used it in the heat of the day it's been well above 90 outside with heat index of about 110-120. It's kept the inside below 80 and most importantly for us here, lowered the humidity significantly. At night it runs on night or Eco mode and cycles off and on. During the heat of the day directly under it will freeze you out. We do put up the window covers up and I aim a couple of the vents forward to blow it through the van. We also have a 12v fan that we use to circulate the air around. Our van is a 148" mid-roof so it's several feet shorter than yours with a lower roof, good insulation and it's white so that may be the biggest differences.
@supay6537 4 ай бұрын
Very nice truck. I’m surprise it can take all of that weight. Factory suspension?. First time seeing any of your videos 👍🏼
@Trailtec4x4 4 ай бұрын
Thanks. As mentioned in the video the suspension is upgraded to Dobinsons IMS system with HD springs. After the video was made I actually upgraded the rear springs again to an 1,100 lb extra capacity lift spring from Ironman. The camper itself weighs less than 500 lbs. It's all aluminum. I never had it weighed when I owned it but my guess is somewhere in the 800-1,000lb range for total load with everything inside.
@supay6537 3 ай бұрын
@@Trailtec4x4 oh yes I watched your video again. Very informative thanks!
@martyisbell7050 4 ай бұрын
Would you think this unit would work ok on a,john deere cab tractor. It has a bunch of windows but they will be ceramic tinted. Thanks
@Trailtec4x4 4 ай бұрын
Honestly don't know. It takes a good sized battery bank to run it but I guess if you had a proper charging system it could work while the tractor is running.
@martyisbell7050 3 ай бұрын
@Trailtec4x4 Thank you. I have enough room for batteries and a,big charging system. I just figured no bigger space than I have that it should cool it down pretty good
@profloorsnj 5 ай бұрын
nice review on ac.....can you give me your info on your lift and tire size and spec ?
@Trailtec4x4 5 ай бұрын
Factory Trail Edition lift and tires.
@Cam-u1v 5 ай бұрын
Where did you get your bull bar from? Do you also have a winch installed?
@Trailtec4x4 5 ай бұрын
It's the Van Compass winch plate and bar with a VR12s Warn winch.
@Cam-u1v 5 ай бұрын
Nice, does it interfere with the adaptive cruise control sensor?
@Trailtec4x4 5 ай бұрын
It relocates it up under the Ford logo on the grill and works fine. The front bumper sensors however have gone crazy since installing it. The two center sensors move to the bumper and seem to be located away from everything but they constantly go off for no reason or don't go off at all when I know something is there. They had to be rotated 180 to fit back in the bumper so IDK if that's the issue or not.
@Cam-u1v 5 ай бұрын
I was curious about your solar setup. What brand are you using and is it just 1 200 watt and a 100 watt on the side?
@Trailtec4x4 5 ай бұрын
Two 100w Renogy panels & One Rich Solar Slim 100w to fit next to the fan. Ford had the MaxxAir Fan installed pretty much right in the way of everything so I had to get creative to wrap around it. Renogy Kit amzn.to/3At2Rwm Rich Solar amzn.to/4cFr5RC
@Cam-u1v 5 ай бұрын
Where did you get the window rain guard?
@Trailtec4x4 5 ай бұрын
They're Auto Ventshade from Amazon. Here's a link amzn.to/3YBwwxu
@fatotis6273 6 ай бұрын
Will this a/c run off the vehicle battery when the engine is running while traveiling?
@Trailtec4x4 6 ай бұрын
As long as it is tied to a large enough battery bank and your charging system can handle the load. I don't think they recommend it at highway speeds though. I think I saw a limit up to 60 or 65 mph.
@van.gypsies 6 ай бұрын
How are you powering the AC? I just installed this AC and am waiting on what I plan to power my AC to be deliver but I have no idea what I’m doing?
@Trailtec4x4 6 ай бұрын
Two SOK 280ah (560ah total) lithium batteries. Check out the electrical system video in the van build series for all the details.
@darrisfriend6847 6 ай бұрын
With the finished floor and finished ceiling can you stand up in your mid-roof Trail being 6ft tall?
@Trailtec4x4 6 ай бұрын
Not straight up. I have hunch a little but it hasn't been bad. Most of the time spent inside is sitting or laying down. When I am standing I'm usually looking down to cook or something which is enough to clear so it's really not as big of a deal as I thought it would be at first.
@darrisfriend6847 6 ай бұрын
@@Trailtec4x4 thanks for the details. I like the look of a medium roof Transit. I'm 5'11 and my wife is 5'. Still deciding on HR or MR. Thanks for recording, editing and posting your journey. The build alone is a lot of work so I appreciate the extra effort to share with the world.
@Trailtec4x4 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. I had to skip a lot of the build just to get things done. Especially at the end, but I tried to hit the high points.
@YV5AUEO 7 ай бұрын
Love this thing, I have on my class C after an awful Hot experience last year. It works great and cools my bedroom like ice
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
Slept in the van with it last night for the first time and it was awesome. We're right on the sound and the humidity is crazy so it was a gamechanger.
@FirstStateOverland 7 ай бұрын
How was the noise?
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
With the compressor and the fans on high it was 78db right at the vents and about 62 down near the bed. Mostly fan noise once the compressor ramps up. I didn't measure it on lower settings but it's definitely quieter with the fan kicked down. Seems pretty reasonable to me. At least as quiet as the window unit I used in the camper trailer if not better.
@garretlewis4103 7 ай бұрын
We enjoyed following along with you guys. That cliff side camp spot was awesome. 👍👍 for being Good Samaritans. We see nobody wanted to try out the teeter totter. Everyone probably has flash backs of being up in the air and the other person jumps off. 🤪🤪. We had to chuckle at the first part of the video. The road, angle, and camera lens made it almost look like you guys were driving in a circle. Safe journeys on the return trip and see you back in Virginia.
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
Teeter totter was broken but yeah, my sister cherry bumped me and I landed face first on the center pipe. Not my favorite.
@JimPreston 7 ай бұрын
We're going to have a nice KZbin playlist of south Utah trips your van can handle the next time you are out west. Some, like our Kokopelli Trail for Vans, are epic and hard for a longer van but there are many that are scenic, a little challenging, and linked together could keep you busy out there for weeks.
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
I'll definitely be back. We sort of ran a circle around Utah so we need to hit the middle next time.
@rockshen 7 ай бұрын
Awesome video Herb. Glad to see you and Sue living your someday list. Looking forward to more of your adventures.
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@primalmoments 7 ай бұрын
Great video, Herb! Can’t wait to see the next one. Of course I already know what is coming which spoils it a bit. 😂
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
It's almost like you were there...
@garretlewis4103 7 ай бұрын
Looks like you guys are still having a good time. Definitely a benefit of having someone local help “show you around”. Looks amazing. BTW…..good answer about those cookies not being quite like your wife’s. 😀. That means she will bake you more. 😜
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
That wasn't just for the camera. She has skills in the cookie department.
@JimPreston 7 ай бұрын
Love White Pocket. Mud / Ruts mode there and just about everywhere in the desert including gnarly climbs over ledges. We were going to go to White Pocket after Overland Expo West this year but we got sick from some Vegas bug and camped by Lake Powell instead. The washboard on House Rock Rd is easy compared to others out there. Hole-in-the-Rock Rd will knock your teeth out.
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
I tried mud/ruts but it won't shift out of 1st gear in that mode. Went for slippery but that actually kills the throttle response. Found normal drive mode worked best for me in the deeper sand. We found some nastier washboards the next day headed into the north rim. Spaced out about a foot apart so you couldn't get any speed or rhythm.
@JimPreston 7 ай бұрын
@@Trailtec4x4 I don't recall being stuck in 1st gear with Mud / Ruts. Normal is what we and others use in snow in Colorado and Utah. Air down if you can but drive around 40 mph over washboard. It is awful at any speed so may as well get it over with. That is the speed the ranchers use out there. I've seen what washboard and ledges do to interiors like yours. You probably have some ideas for securing everything better now.
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
I've seen some other videos talking about it staying in low, but maybe I need to play with it more. I was at 30psi and running about 40mph but when they got spaced out too much the whole van would kick sideways and I had to start over. Different wheelbase and tire sizes change the harmonics of them too. Find the resonant frequency and it'll tear things apart. That drawer was the only thing that really gave us any problems and I knew that was coming before we left.
@JimPreston 7 ай бұрын
@@Trailtec4x4 Well, a true shake-down trip 🙂 30 psi should be good. We have Method Racing wheels and they can hold a bead at lower psi but I haven't tried that yet.
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, I wouldn't go much lower at speed, but for crawling 15-20 is good.
@JimPreston 7 ай бұрын
Your rig will climb to the top of Harrah Pass at the end Kane Creek Rd, if you have solid A/T tires such as KO2's. I have a 2022 AWD 130" WB MR lifted so it is pretty much a Trail, but shorter. In some of my KZbin videos I'm pushing the limits of the AWD Transit. I got a bit wild for our Kokopelli Trail for Vans Leg 2 trip. We live in Grand Junction, CO so Moab and south Utah is our backyard. We off-road and overland travel there all year. If you want more trail ideas for our rigs then check us out @AWDTransitOverland. We'll be doing some non-technical trails and roads for those who aren't crazy.
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
By the end of the trip I had it in some rougher places but at that point we really didn't know what we had. I just finished the build a couple days before we left. Definitely not like my Ram on 35s but it crawled pretty good in Mud/Ruts mode. And being 2,500 miles from home I was playing it a little safe. I'll check out your page sometime.
@JimPreston 7 ай бұрын
@@Trailtec4x4 Yeah, you do want to be more careful than me. Do you still have the original Trail tires or the recall tires? I'm doing fine with 245/70R16 KO2's but a half inch more clearance would probably be good. I don't want to get the van too high because the off-camber trails get too scary. We built-out our interior to keep the weight low and light. 7,000 pounds trip weight.
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
Still the original Trail Goodyears unfortunately. The two tires I hate the most after ten years of selling tires are Goodyear and BFG so they will get swapped out for some Falken AT4W at some point. May go up a little bigger too. Just need a little more trimming and some heat gun work on the plastic. Still deciding if I want to find a 5th Trail wheel or sell the four I have as spares for someone else and just put all new wheels and tires on. I'm sitting at about 8,300# with the water and gas full but it's mostly in the first 3' from the floor. Seems to be the same if not more stable than my Ram with the Alu-Cab on the bed since that carried it's weight higher.
@Darkside.Overland 7 ай бұрын
Great video and great to see you out there!
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
Great seeing you too! Looks like you had a great trip after Expo too.
@jessicataylor5001 7 ай бұрын
What was ur starting point in va i am looking to do aweekend trip june 7 and just wonder for a few days
@Trailtec4x4 7 ай бұрын
I believe we started off around Lynchburg Reservoir that trip. Worked our way down the BRP towards Buchanan then to west side of 81 for while.
@garretlewis4103 8 ай бұрын
We have one of those someday lists. Utah is also on ours. A bunch of driving to get there for sure. Looks like you guys are having a great time. I had been wondering how your trip has been.
@Trailtec4x4 8 ай бұрын
It's a looong drive but man it's worth it. Pictures do nothing for it.
@rockshen 8 ай бұрын
Yay! You guys made it! Southwest is ridiculously beautiful! Thanks for sharing your adventures!
@Trailtec4x4 8 ай бұрын
We did! It was absolutely amazing.
@rockshen 8 ай бұрын
Happy for you and Sue that you were able to tick these off your someday list. Cheers to more adventures and happy trails!
@Trailtec4x4 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Nick-zy9tx 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, good to see what it looks like after moderate use. I'm trying to decide between this one and the NomadiQ folding one. This looks like a pretty great option. Do you think the cap is a must have for cooking with this?
@Trailtec4x4 8 ай бұрын
I don't use the cap for hot dogs and things like that but I do for thicker meats that need to keep the heat in better.
@FirstStateOverland 8 ай бұрын
Great job!
@Trailtec4x4 8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@garretlewis4103 8 ай бұрын
Turned out really good. Definitely getting down to the wire. Have a good weekend and a good trip.
@Trailtec4x4 8 ай бұрын
Finished the winch today so it should be finished for this trip at least.
@ImperfectStandingWave 9 ай бұрын
Wow, your van turned out nice!! Really good job. Hey, have you done anything about the tire recall? My trail is still "in production" -- I fear that Ford will put the small tires on it. The trail package is 12K. People are paying a premium for that, mostly for the lift. Rumor is that Ford is taking the lift away but not compensating owners. I'm curious about your experience with Ford.
@Trailtec4x4 8 ай бұрын
I cut the pinch weld back a bit and reworked the plastic with a heat gun. It only rubs the plastic on one side if it's turned just right and I hit a dip hard. After ten years owning an offroad shop I'm not worried about it. Pretty much every lifted vehicle has some rubbing if you dont clearance it enough. I'll probably lift it a bit more and put bigger tires on anyway. Oh, and they can't void your entire warranty over this either. I see everyone saying that but it's not true. Magnusson Moss Act.
@FindingJay 9 ай бұрын
Looks great brother
@Trailtec4x4 9 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@mikeg8777 9 ай бұрын
I appreciate the fact you have actually used the grill before reviewing. All the other reviews show the grill fresh out of the package lol. I ended up buying one and just used it this past weekend - Very impressed with it!
@Trailtec4x4 9 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, it was well used before I did this. LOL. I'm guessing most the others got one for free to do a review. I bought mine and actually liked it enough to do the review. Glad you like yours too.
@FindingJay 9 ай бұрын
It’s definitely a great grill. I have the same one and actually also did a video on it.. Thanks for the video man. Great review.
@Trailtec4x4 9 ай бұрын
It's been great. I have a collection of grills and stoves that I never use, but this one seems to be the one so far.
@FindingJay 9 ай бұрын
@@Trailtec4x4 the same here…..I don’t think anything beats this for travel, camping, overlanding or tailgating. Keep the videos coming man.
@Trailtec4x4 9 ай бұрын
@@FindingJay You too! I joined the van life too now.
@FindingJay 9 ай бұрын
@@Trailtec4x4 yea…. I wached a couple of your videos. I also read the comment by the hater, so I’m here to support you brother. ……Subscribed
@Trailtec4x4 9 ай бұрын
@FindingJay Ha! Yeah, I felt like I was finally making it on KZbin when I got the hater comment. 😆
@TheUGFUGF 9 ай бұрын
Total Cost of you trying to live as though your in a house with shore power?
@Trailtec4x4 9 ай бұрын
So far I'm well under $20k on the entire build.
@EthanPickett-p5o 9 ай бұрын
Wow! Looking great! I love following your progress!
@Trailtec4x4 9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@tinalund4358 9 ай бұрын
i know space is always at a premium in these builds, but i'm crossing my fingers for ya that the hot water heater you put right next to your electrical system doesn't ever fail. cuz you know what electronics love right.....heat & water....yum yum yum. jokes aside, i'm worried for your decision about this.
@Trailtec4x4 9 ай бұрын
Not happy with it either but after days of trying to change it that's just the only spot it fits. I also realized that pretty much anywhere I put the electronics there will be plumbing so it's just a game of moving the fuse.
@aa999xyz 9 ай бұрын
24 voltage systems would be much more efficient
@Trailtec4x4 9 ай бұрын
I was planning 48v originally but changed my mind somewhere along the way.
@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey 9 ай бұрын
Your inverter is mounted sideways. I'm not sure, but don't they recommend it be mounted vertical?
@Trailtec4x4 9 ай бұрын
They do, and I tried, but there was no way to fit it. I researched it for a while, and it can be mounted sideways. The vertical mount is to allow air to rise through naturally to cool it, but there is a fan inside, so with good air flow it can work. If it does get hot an auxiliary fan can be added.
@garretlewis4103 9 ай бұрын
Coming along. I am sure it isn’t as fast as you may like. Hopefully the “shake down” went well without too many issues.
@Trailtec4x4 9 ай бұрын
Mostly good. What I had done worked well, but not having any storage yet was a struggle. Definitely see the potential in it though.
@Noisycowonline 10 ай бұрын
Being a complete rookie with time on his hands is the very first thing with Transit Trail to remove the flooring the comes with it? Tnen put Killmat on the floor, sides and roof? Baby steps for this guy.
@Trailtec4x4 10 ай бұрын
It's a good first step. Mine didn't have the factory floor, so I got to skip that step.
@ilovefood9568 10 ай бұрын
I want to ask, have you changed the front and back gears? I have a 2023 Rebel 4x4, and I have an overland build on my truck. I get about 9 miles per gallon. It's because I couldn't regear the front and back ring and pinion. Currently, I have 3.92 gears, but I want to change them to 4.88. Do you know where to get those gears, or can you explain what I can do to improve my mileage?
@Trailtec4x4 10 ай бұрын
I didn't change them and it drove great. I got about 11-12 around town and 14 highway. 3.92 was perfect for keeping it in the right RPM range with 35s. 4.88 will make it rev higher and usually lowers your mileage. Have you corrected the tire size in you computer? I added the Tazer module so I could adjust for the correct tire size. And remember to measure your actual tire size and not just enter 35. If you haven't corrected it your speedometer and mileage will read low and give you false mileage calculations.
@EthanPickett-p5o 10 ай бұрын
Awesome! 👍🏼
@Trailtec4x4 10 ай бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@garretlewis4103 10 ай бұрын
Coming along!
@Trailtec4x4 10 ай бұрын
Slowly but surely.
@ImperfectStandingWave 10 ай бұрын
Nice work! I like how you insulated under the headliner too
@Trailtec4x4 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!. I wasn't planning to, but when I saw I had room to do it without dropping the whole thing, I figured I should.
@Noisycowonline 10 ай бұрын
Your website is locked down, no cert.
@Trailtec4x4 10 ай бұрын
Sorry about that. It's temporarily shut down.
@patweidmann6804 10 ай бұрын
It looks really nice. Nice work getting a great fit with the plywood. How did you decide on your floor insulation? Curious of your choice over a thicker, say 1”, foam board. I just bought the Transit 350 HR and planning my build, so watching your build for inspiration
@Trailtec4x4 10 ай бұрын
Well, it's a mid roof, 6' high inside, and I'm 6' tall soooo less thickness was my goal. Lol. If I had the height, I'd probably use something thicker, but honestly, the floor wasn't my biggest concern. I'll have rugs down to help too.
@patweidmann6804 10 ай бұрын
@@Trailtec4x4 That is what I figured. Thanks. I was thinking of using the material you used on the floor between the headliner and the roof
@Trailtec4x4 10 ай бұрын
@patweidmann6804 They make it in a 8mm version too for walls and ceiling. I found the thinsulate worked perfect to fill that gap but more on in the next video. 😉
@patweidmann6804 10 ай бұрын
@@Trailtec4x4 thanks for the help. Looking forward to your future videos
@Trailtec4x4 10 ай бұрын
No problem.
@ImperfectStandingWave 10 ай бұрын
Nice work! -- Your videos will help me build a Trail i have on order. I ordered one with the vinyl floor from the factory. What I plan to do is use 80/20 to frame everything on top of the vinyl. My plan is to box the inside completely. 80/20 will lay across the factory vinyl floor and be anchored to the walls, ceiling, tie-downs and itself (as a box frame). This forms "patches" in the floor where 80/20 lays on top that I can cut foam to fit inside and brace with flanges. That gives me a protected and insulated floor that I can easily pull-up at any time to replace a section or clean. Then I can put a mat or rug over the walkable sections to cover the 80/20 frame and insulation. Additionally, on the walls and ceiling and maybe floor, I will put rubber between the 80/20 and van frame, to prevent heat conduction. I am not sure if this idea will work.. i have not seen anyone else try it this way. Just giving you another idea, as you have the vinyl in place to do it this way.
@Trailtec4x4 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad it helps. I have used wood framing and 80/20 in the past but honestly, I have a cabinet maker background and it takes me three times as long (and way more cost) to build with 80/20 than just using wood. I'll be attaching everything to the walls and to this plywood subfloor as I go so it will be very well supported. Different concepts but hopefully you'll still find some useable ideas as I go. Thanks again!
@rockshen 10 ай бұрын
The vinyl flooring looks good bud.
@Trailtec4x4 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@garretlewis4103 10 ай бұрын
It will be interesting to see this build. Pretty cool the roof had those mounting holes. Thought you were going to be doing some drilling. I am with you on the sealant.
@Trailtec4x4 10 ай бұрын
Being a work van at heart I figure they anticipated racks going on. Definitely makes it easier.
@patweidmann6804 10 ай бұрын
Excited to see this build. I just bought the same van in avalanche gray.
@Trailtec4x4 10 ай бұрын
Nice! They had a gray one but it was a high top and I wanted a mid. That's a sweet color.