Kenworth W900 Big Sleeper Tour!
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@gpenn01
@gpenn01 5 күн бұрын
You have given a lot of great information and ideas! I'm really curious about the under deck boxes and the systems inside of them. Pretty excited for you to get there in the build. Keep up the good work.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. I’ll show all the systems and how we build the under deck boxes and systems. Thanks for watching
@hypercube33
@hypercube33 5 күн бұрын
Black cat makes an appearance <3 Wonder if you could swap that rack out with lower power 1L PCs (such as a laptop based Ryzen 5 M75q-2 and find a lower power board for the storage pizza box if you could get back some of your runtime.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
Great points. We also have that SAN that’s using a lot of power. I think we have the genset sorted out now and if we find ourselves in that situation we will just shut down the server and other gear to preserve the runtime on the system. But we do have nearly 11 hours or more. Typically that gets us our travel time to most sites. Thanks for watching. Great comments
@joshedwards6205
@joshedwards6205 6 күн бұрын
Have you guys considered putting solar on the roof of the trailers?
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
Yes. We have basic solar on the lift gate trailers … 300 watts to maintain the lift batteries. We plan on doing several panels on the newest trailer. Thanks for watching
@Subgunman
@Subgunman 6 күн бұрын
Wish I could find an M1022A1 mobilizer for my military modular comms shelter. I figure it is not loaded out heavy with radio gear but with some sleeping accommodations for 3, dry storage, small refrigerator, comm gear, computer, TV, it could be towed with my military HUMMV.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
That’s cool. Thanks for watching
@rmckee334
@rmckee334 6 күн бұрын
Love when functionality flows thru to the looks. Great job!
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
Thanks. We like how slick this system came out. Pretty cool how covert it is. Thanks for watching.
@rmckee334
@rmckee334 6 күн бұрын
And I personally love the oval lights in the bumper but I am from the mid 90's trucking.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
I like old school stuff as well. You’ll also note we have 10 lights not 9. Hard to find the 10 holes bumpers. Thanks for watching
@2AToday
@2AToday 6 күн бұрын
Great video as always! I’d love to see a video about that situational analysis tool.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
We have one coming. In the video with Stewart from the hurricane two years ago we briefly outline that tool. Those guys have added lots of new features … we will get you a video on that soon. Thanks for watching
@rmckee334
@rmckee334 6 күн бұрын
It's not kind off a cool truck, It's a bad ass truck.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
Thanks. We like it. Cat power.
@serial14
@serial14 7 күн бұрын
I'd certainly be interested in seeing how you utilize TAK for in camp and for your deployed teams during the day. As always, great content. Having a quiet camp will be awesome for all involved
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching we agree on trying to improve the camp for the guys. They work hard and long hours deployed. We have a video on that system coming soon
@StringerNews1
@StringerNews1 7 күн бұрын
I wish I had remote facilities like that back when I was doing concerts and on-location TV events. I learned to sleep in a lot of places that were less than ideal.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
We started that way as well. First couple of storms the guys were sleeping on the floor and across the seats in trucks. Thanks for watching
@jimhite4341
@jimhite4341 7 күн бұрын
I bet your employees love working for you!
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
I hope. I’m lucky to have them on my team.
@raymondgochenour8725
@raymondgochenour8725 7 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the video
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@proehm
@proehm 7 күн бұрын
I always enjoy your videos. My career was in Broadcasting, doing Remotes and also Business Continuity Planning. A lot of it translates across, and I appreciate seeing your solutions.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment. We appreciate your time.
@mmmemgggg617
@mmmemgggg617 7 күн бұрын
Wow. Well thought out setup.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
Thanks.
@pauliossi2674
@pauliossi2674 7 күн бұрын
Looking good, I really like getting toma remote generator to get away from the noise and vibration of self-contained sleeping units. Looking at your stairs, maybe do a slide out setup, either a straight out and drop stairs or a drawer that pulls out and stairs that fold down. Install a complete belly box storage system with slide out trays for all of the camp stuff like tables and chairs, coffee pot, etc. Is it feasible to install RV type gensets on the trailers to make them totally self-sufficient during transit? Someone is making freezers and refers with soft start compressors that ramp up and down as required to maintain temp instead of the standard on/off cycle that requires high amperage to start. At some point depending on the amount of people you're feeding and deployment length does it make sense to build out a self-contained mobile kitchen unit complete with a walk-in refrigeration/freezer combo unit and dry storage or maybe a refer unit belly box for drinks and food to make access easier. Marine boat systems are set up to be energy squeezers especially the cruiser sailboats that can be mostly solar powered.
@Suedeman
@Suedeman 7 күн бұрын
All about redundancy, if the kitchen trailer has an issue or gets into a accident the whole operation is jeopardized
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
I agree with you on the gensets. The stairs are getting better. I like slide idea and we have examples of those that slide under. But we typically do aluminum stair blanks and customize them. Great points. We have done a couple other videos on the channel that outline the systems on board. For the gensets all the trailers have on board units that we transport the trailers with. They are rv 12,500 watt units. We are familiar with the soft start tech. The sailboats are great point. Thanks for watching and your thoughtful comments.
@robdeaton9910
@robdeaton9910 7 күн бұрын
Great work guys and hopefully you won't have to make many trips.😊 Nobody likes disasters or hurricanes. Best to be prepared though. I have been watching you guys since you started and appreciate what you do for people in distress.😊
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate your time and comments
@darenjespersen
@darenjespersen 12 күн бұрын
Do you put 4 bolts in every H beam when attaching the 3" angle iron? What size blind rivets do you use around the doors? Where do you find the mushroom caps for the rivets? Do you build or where do you get your aluminum entry steps?
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
I do an angle across the beam on the bolts. The blind rivets are 3/16 … I get the mushroom caps from Hanson rivet. We buy the aluminum step blanks and customize them. Thanks for watching
@Raider113ci
@Raider113ci 13 күн бұрын
I did buy some LED bulbs to replace the bulbs from 1950. It’s better but still looks cheap
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
Exactly…. Thanks for watching. Ford got us all.
@ravielecdes
@ravielecdes 16 күн бұрын
what size load bank is required for a 4.16kV, 1500KW Natural Gas Generator (CAT)
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
1500kw. Was this a trick question. You’ll need a transformer to get it to 480 volts. Thanks for watching
@user-mx4zr4xr5b
@user-mx4zr4xr5b 18 күн бұрын
I wouldn’t use a reefer trailer. Install ac unit & you can haul trailer with only double axle tractor. With reefer engine you’ll need a triple axle-diesel wasted.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
Great point. We also use our tractors for more typical trucking. Otherwise you could most likely optimize for a single axle. Thanks for watching
@foreshee10
@foreshee10 18 күн бұрын
My 24 it was a option.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
My 23 did as well. But you have to do it every start stop cycle. I can not stand that. Thanks for watching.
@darenjespersen
@darenjespersen 19 күн бұрын
Thank you for clarifying the door attachment and spacing questions! You also answered another question I had about how many bolts in each H beam. I'm sure I will have more question, especially on the hvac. Thank you again
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing….
@raymondgochenour8725
@raymondgochenour8725 19 күн бұрын
One thing that you mentioned on the strength of the sidewall, you have made a whole lot stronger with the half inch plywood on the inside and the walls and stuff tied in with the bunk so I don’t think you’re gonna have a problem with strength
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
those are all great points -- I really appreciate the viewers and the people that take time to comment ... I might be guilty of over stating that, it has become some what of a running joke -- but yes you are correct -- thanks for your time to comment
@raymondgochenour8725
@raymondgochenour8725 19 күн бұрын
Enjoy your videos as always
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
Glad you like them! -- thanks for watching
@pauliossi2674
@pauliossi2674 20 күн бұрын
Lots of good information! Keep the videos and information sharing coming. I have several ideas about doors, Unistrut has HD roller/trolley assemblies available online, either a solid 3/4" plywood slab door or a shop-made door 1x4 frame with a foam core and 1/4" skins would help minimize structural and sound issues. Also, a wedge stop/block and positive cam latch could be used while in transit mode, open or close the doors and secure them. Exterior doors could also be shop-made and skinned 0n the outside with a fiberglass sheet or use a fiberglass door system. If structural integrity or security was/is ever an issue on the side doors an exterior structural door could be added, thinking inset and cam latching like the rear doors. Rockwool fiber insulation may have better sound deadening ability and also be more cost effective for your interior walls, again thinking a light wood frame with 1/4" skins, using torsion box style construction. You might consider lining the bathroom area with fiberglass panels for moisture proofing and easy maintenance. I don't know what flooring is planed but I think that Schluter systems have a pretty bullet proof water proofing system for wet areas. Past experience says that having a good sheet metal shop available is worth their weight in gold, buying a full sheet of stainless and having them sheer and break into the usable shapes u need is wonderful, Z ,l and U shapes in various sizes for door frames and edge protecters are great.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
thats cool -- I love unistrut -- I didn't realize they made door hardware -- thanks for your time to comment. For the doors I have bought the solid 6 panel doors and replaced the original pocket doors, in the last trailer I did as you suggest and made them out of 3/4 ply with trim on one side to add a little visual interest and get the door width out to 1.5" --- I like the idea with insulation in between as well. For the latches I just drilled a 7/16 hole and then cut the thread off a 3/8 bold and drilled the hole on a downward angle -- then I drilled a hole in the open and closed position -- I like the wedge cam idea. You are probable correct on the rock wool -- if I wanted to get crazy I would double with some like sheetrock to get a dense layer to help cover the lower frequencies and utilize the rock wool for the middle and higher fregs for attenuation. I typically do the floor in tile and use the system you suggested -- I put nail down hardwood in the bunks -- I just paint the plywood in the baths and have not had any issues -- I have a make up air system that puts air conditioned air thru the bath vent and utilize fresh air in the mini split return to pressures the cabin -- that way all the bath moisture and odors don't circulate but exit -- I like the stainless idea and we have a machine shop next door and we are currently upgrading our equipment as we speak. -- I use a lot of aluminum as well. thanks for taking the time to watch and comment -- i really appreciate it
@pauliossi2674
@pauliossi2674 17 күн бұрын
@@ParkerSystems Look for unistrut trolleys, some of the aftermarket pieces are more user friendly. On sound attenuation hard surfaces tend to transmit vibration, softer insulation and acoustic/non hardening sealants work better. I also see that the ventilation guru's recommend that the exhaust air is best in the shower and fresh air intake in the living areas and try not to blow air directly on the occupants. I also when searching for information like to ask the final question, what else did I not ask about.
@robstuckey
@robstuckey 20 күн бұрын
thanks for sharing these videos - they are excellent. appreciate all the detail.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
Glad you like them!--- thanks for your comment
@NickEdwards3500
@NickEdwards3500 20 күн бұрын
I would love to turn one of these trailers into a toy hauler, my side by side is to big to fit into a traditional camper toy hauler. What are the interier dimensions at the back and doorway
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
91" wide -- 93" high --- that would be a typ rollup door. If you got swing doors on frozen trailer the opening would be 96" if you got a refrigerated trailer you would have a 99" opening -- thanks for watching
@graysonsmith2017
@graysonsmith2017 21 күн бұрын
Thank you for not forgetting to mention that you are not compromising the strength of the sidewall, in this video. 😂
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
lol -- i hear you -- i get several comments -- heck I think one guy unsubscribed because I kept mentioning it .
@jeffsmith8778
@jeffsmith8778 22 күн бұрын
I've been trying to figure out how to do the doors on my box truck project. Now I know! Thank you.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
cool -- I hope it helps -- thanks for watching
@dwal2165
@dwal2165 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for making. Great 👍 information.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
thank you for watching
@jimhite4341
@jimhite4341 22 күн бұрын
Is that you RV parked next to the trailer? Nice one!
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
yes -- its an older marathon conversion -- thanks for watching
@jkitchentube
@jkitchentube 22 күн бұрын
Questions about the doors: that interior door in the second bedroom, if it’s a right hand door it’s going to be hard to close when you walk in, no? Should it not be a left hand door? The first bedroom seems to have a right hand door and that’s what I would expect to see. The second question is about the exterior doors swinging inward. Since that’s a very tight foyer is there a potential egress hazard for the person behind the door? I’m thinking for fire egress. Thanks for the videos!
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
yes -- the swing doors definitely make it a little tight ... in that bedroom I was just going let it swing against the wall -- you definitely have to do a dance move to get in there and shut the door -- I am willing to sacrifice the convenience to save the space. Again your point on the entrance door is also well placed, but again I am taking the same approach for space verses convenience. As to fire I have a professional fire system for the trailer that includes pull stations, smoke detectors in all sleeping areas, heat detectors and the fire system e stops the gneset -- great points thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
@Martin42944
@Martin42944 22 күн бұрын
Just remember when putting in the door you need to add additional bracing because all the strength is in the sidewall. 😂
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
you are correct -- I will continue to evaluate that -- I would hate for one of my trailers to bend in half -- lol
@Retired-nohurry
@Retired-nohurry 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
You bet! -- thanks for watching
@flyoma
@flyoma 22 күн бұрын
I work in a field with a lot of custom build things (airports). It is so refreshing to see you making placement decisions on things like shelving from a practical/use perspective. Half the time I'm looking at millwork/counter shell inserts like a ticket counter I ask myself "Did someone actually stand here think about using it when they designed it?"
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
I know exactly what you mean -- I try to do the ergonomics evaluations, i also have the luxuary of looking at my other trailers deployed and see what I could do better -- That is the first time someone has ever looked at my work and thought about a millwork contractor -- I am honored -- I tell everyone Im a redneck that grabbed a hammer. -- thanks for watching
@HabitualButtonPusher
@HabitualButtonPusher 22 күн бұрын
In those bathrooms I would suggest a towel warmer to dry them out fast or it will get a musty or moldy smell with damp towels in that confined space. A timed heater would help dry the shower curtain, shower walls and pan. Also a really small circular exhaust fan typically used in Sheep Camps which are wall mounted would really help with some ventilation (Peak Mountain Camps on yt) will really be nice when/if they crew has a Taco Bell or Chili night!
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
you are correct about the moisture, I just paint the plywood in the baths and have not had any issues -- I have a make up air system that puts air conditioned air thru the bath vent and utilize fresh air in the mini split return to pressurize the cabin -- that way all the bath moisture and odors don't circulate but exit, their are no returns in the baths -- fortunately we have Stan for our food but I hear you on the taco bell !!!
@mozateiwilliams8554
@mozateiwilliams8554 26 күн бұрын
What if I want to drop the floor of the trailer also what do you think about sliding doors
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
Check out some of our earlier videos -- I did pocket doors in my first two trailers--- dropping the floor would work but would be a lot of work -- I would suggest you build lower storage bays under the trailer to save space on the main level -- dropping the floor would be tricky
@justDIY
@justDIY 26 күн бұрын
This looks like a really fun company to work for, lots of different situations and challenges from one project to the next.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
a lot of the guys that work with us mention they like that they dont do the same thing all the time - thanks for watching
@benjocaz45
@benjocaz45 27 күн бұрын
Really curious what your washbay looks like, your rigs are always immaculately detailed in the videos!
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
Ill get you video on that very soon -- thanks for noticing we try to keep them clean. -- thanks for watching
@Aguatingomez
@Aguatingomez 27 күн бұрын
Good morning this product WOR Whit a 2017 f150 lariat?
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
we havent done testing on the f150 yet -- we will look into it -- thanks for watching
@darenjespersen
@darenjespersen 29 күн бұрын
After you cut the door hole, do you frame that hole out with metal, and then put the door frame in? If so what is it attached to? Is it just at the top and bottom, or are you catching the uprights on the sides?
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
check out video 6 we go into a little more detail -- all three sides not the bottom -- thanks for watching
@darenjespersen
@darenjespersen 29 күн бұрын
Thank you for these videos! I really appreciate the information! Do you think there is a minimum distance apart two doors would have to be for integrity of the trailer not to be compromised? Im building one with a living quarters in the front 15 feet, and shop/toy hauler in the rest. I would ideally like to put the living quarters door at the 15' point and the rear compartment door about 6' further back. Do you see any issues?
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
no -- not if you take the precautions we have outlined -- I addressed this question in video 6 -- thanks for watching
@lucaspeilert456
@lucaspeilert456 29 күн бұрын
I’d love to hear how you guys are preparing for this hurricane season in particular (since NOAA has predicted more storms than ever before)
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
you must have read my mind - Stephen and I have this video planned in the next couple of weeks -- thanks for watching
@sinnerlips
@sinnerlips Ай бұрын
Super informative!
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems 19 күн бұрын
thanks for watching and taking the time to comment --
@ozziefire1
@ozziefire1 Ай бұрын
How do we contact you to buy a connector for $200
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems Ай бұрын
You can call the office at 800 8 PARKER (800 872 7537) Or just the send the connector: Mail: PO Box 688 Summerville Ga 30747 UPS - FedEx 155 Cox street Summerville Ga 30747 Leave your name and contact in the package with return address and the office will call you when we receive it and work out the payment. Thanks David
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems Ай бұрын
You can send the connector to Parker Systems: Mail: PO BOX 688 Summerville Ga 30747 UPS FedEx 155 Cox Street Summerville Ga 30747 Include your contact info and the office will coordinate payment when we receive your connector. 800 8 PARKER 800 862 7537 David
@ElectricRob
@ElectricRob Ай бұрын
Thanks for recording and posting this. I would have liked to have seen more of the actual "paralleling" process (you described the sincing meter but didn't actually show it) but appreciate the coverage of this topic.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching … we have more footage of that process. We just try to keep the videos intresting and not boring. I’ll get Steven to make an updated video that includes more of the nitty gritty process. We thank you for watching
@joelwingate7994
@joelwingate7994 Ай бұрын
I used to pull refer trailers so its really interesting to see the diffrebt uses for them that creative people can make happen, cant wait for the next update
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@vespermk
@vespermk Ай бұрын
Not sure when I'll ever need this information. But I'm glad I now have it.
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems Ай бұрын
No worries -- everyone tells me Im full of worthless information. thanks for watching
@abecoulter8550
@abecoulter8550 Ай бұрын
could these units be converted to run on CNG or jet A1?
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems Ай бұрын
Assuming JET A1 is like JP-5 or JP-8 I am sure it would work -- I believe that the only difference between 5 and 8 are additives for different levels of temperatures to prevent gelling or issues at cold temps ... most jet fuels are basically diesel at more refined level (kerosene) with additives to prevent gelling, or ice crystals forming to making sure that fuel will flow at cold temps -- on natural gas, engine manufactures will adapte diesel engines to run on natural gas but require major changes, like the additions of spark plugs were injectors used to be and controllers to measure the gaseous fuel supply to the engine. So these units will operate on JET you would need a different version of this engine for natural gas -- also natural gas has about 80 percent of the energy in diesel so the units may be slightly derated.
@101_skeleton6
@101_skeleton6 Ай бұрын
I think the majority of my questions come down to differing needs but i do need to ask ; why not keep the refrigerator off the front of the trailer? And one more would be why not take advantage of the raised floor trailers for heated and cooled floors?
@ParkerSystems
@ParkerSystems Ай бұрын
Thanks for the questions. The unit on the front is loud. The air velocities are way too high and the system is around 10-15 tons. They use diesel and at that capacity it’s way over kill. They would short cycle never maintain the humidity etc. …. I have utilized the floor for the return in the first unit I built …. Check back a few videos for a more detailed explanation…. That unit was built several years ago and has a split 5 ton HVAC …. I have since moved to mini splits …. But heated floors would be cool (lol) and the ribs would hold the lines nicely. Thanks for watching