Inverter Installation Keystone Springdale Mini Travel Trailer - What you need to know!

What you need to know about installing an inverter in the Keystone Springdale Mini Travel Trailer. Plus useful information for installing an inverter in any RV!
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[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Hi folks! I know a lot of my viewers won't be interested in the details of my trailer upgrades, but "A LOT" of you said you were. So for those that are interested...here you go! I made separate videos with the details of the upgrades as to not interfere with your regular Sunday programing. Enjoy! :)

[@randywaller7685]

Cat... You are my regular Sunday programming. Well, I like the Flintstones and the Jetsons quite a bit as well. 🤣 But you first!!! I'm hoping that you're out on a multi day hike right now. Have fun sweetheart. See ya, bye. Love you. ❤ Randy. 🎼✌

[@williamfuller2389]

Cat, get a piece of scratch paper and calculate just how much power draw you'll ever imagine using yourself. That should help determine how much Amp Hours you'll need for your battery bank. Try to avoid overkill on the number of batteries you end up getting. If you plan it right, you can design the setup expandable thus saving money, weight and space.

[@markpashia7067]

Thank you for these the way you are doing them. Bob Wells just did a comparison of some lithium batteries and it is great to see the quality come up and price come down. That video also had some serious considerations about lithium and freezing temps. You might want to learn this for when you get out in temps near the freezing point. Just a thought. So much to learn, but you can do it. Especially with Dan's help. Most of us do not need to know the details much more than what an installer should be doing correct and one we can trust. You found a gem. And we need to know how to use without damaging the set up and what the limits are. Even as you spend a lot and expand to the most your trailer can hold it will never be unlimited like a home. solar still requires trade offs and monitoring. You might get AC but it will drain the batteries fast and cause more charging cycles to wear out your batteries. Nice to have when it is life or death but go easy on it daily. Realistic expectations are what matters really.

[@Sharon-sp7ye]

Love your videos.. do you do rock hounding? Have you ever found any cool rocks on your travels?

[@onecontinuousadventurre1850]

@@markpashia7067 The only time cold Temps are an issue with lithium batteries, is if you are in Temps below 10F. The battery will discharge down to 0F, and charge down to an internal battery temp of 32F. I have my batteries in an outside compartment and have been down to 8 degrees and the internal battery temp is still above 32 degrees. Plus the battery will stop the charging if it ever did get to 33 degrees. Cat will most likely never be in an are that cold to be an issue.

[@bakokat6982]

Thank you Dan! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 How kind and very generous of you to help Cat get her power needs sorted out and functioning so she can continue to produce and share her wonderful videos. You sir are a true friend indeed!

[@ontheroadwithdan5571]

It was my pleasure!

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Dan has a pleasant and professional KZbin presence.

[@kennethmoore5629]

Perfect inverter summary! Dan is a true friend for sure. Look forward to the solar content (and lithium) when those occur. Thanks 🙏 Cat (and Dan) for sharing.

[@nancyskean6425]

Dan and Cat, that was the best electric overview I have ever heard! Dan, your explanations were just enough info for us “mere mortals” to understand without getting us confused. Thank you. I have a deep appreciation for those of you who understand this subject. I am slowly learning the lingo and getting a grasp of what it all entails. Thank you. I am looking forward to the rest of the solar install.

[@wanderingviolet9761]

100% agree! Thank you🌸

[@daviddubois4954]

I really enjoyed watching the inverter installation video. The video reaffirmed what I had already learned from numerous how to videos, but Dan was so much more in depth as to why everything was working the proper way. After watching his installation, I completed my own conversion and everything works properly. And yes, it is a tight space to work in. Just need to find out what he did to put the microwave on the loop. Thank you Dave D

[@dutchman6969]

Thanks and Kudos to Dan for all his professional help and clearly explaining everything so far!! 👍 Can't wait to see more of the installation!! Cat Thanks 😊

[@Kevin-hy8ok]

Nice work! I hope rv manufacturers are taking note to consider offering upgraded power options from the get go. Undoubtedly it would be much easier to install this stuff as original equipment. Dan - you da man!

[@ontheroadwithdan5571]

RV manufacturers are now offering upgraded solar, inverter, and lithium options. Their pricing for these upgrades is crazy high. We were able to accomplish the same upgrades for less than a 1/4 of their prices.

[@Kevin-hy8ok]

Thanks for that info. It looks like great small business opportunities for someone with the right skill set and interests.

[@onecontinuousadventurre1850]

@@Kevin-hy8ok It could be, unless they are already retired. Lol

[@MK-br3zt]

Blessings to Dan for helping Catherine

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Thanks Dan! Cat, I’m happy for you that you have Dan as a friend. Once you have the lithium batteries you’ll be in great shape for your way of life on the road.

[@KimberlyGreen]

Dan the Man! I appreciate this overview. Just enough to comprehend the scale without getting lost in the detail weeds.

[@wendysea1693]

Dan is the kindest man!! Thank you for helping Catherine 👍👍. Thank you for sharing all of the upgrades. Must be wonderful for the comforts in your new home❤️🥳 Happy Travels🎉

[@ontheroadwithdan5571]

It was my pleasure!

[@jerrytalley802]

@@ontheroadwithdan5571 Dan, is the double cable of smaller gauge wire crimped together, take the place of a larger single cable? I’ve had a hard time finding heavy gauge wire affordable. I’m doing a 3 000 watt inverter, so want the heaviest I can get, seems heavy duty 1 gauge jumper cables maybe tge way to go? 30’ for $66.00. I only need 8-10 feet but have 2 friends that may use the rest. Thanks Dan

[@chrislitch6952]

Wow, he knows his stuff. Very interesting and a great upgrade.

[@chetmyers7041]

9:20 Glad Dan could do this work for Catherine, because Bubba or Gomer might not fit thru that access door. It's good to know a Marine.

[@CampingRuss]

Good job dan I just added two more solar panels to the top of my Harley trailer so I have a total of 500 W going into my truck and trailer now ok 👌🏼🔥🤠🔥Camping Russ out

[@AidaJof]

How fortunate to have someone so knowledgeable and willing to do it for you. Very nice.

[@bobconner422]

Have same inverter works great 👍 I just hard wired an outlet on the outside of my camper and plug into my 50amp outon the camper. Now runs everything even one of my 15k ac units with a soft start .

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hi Catherine ( what's going on Pretty Lady )you are amazing and this video should be kept for any one getting started and this Man should be having his own KZbin channel I'd subscribe for sure

[@pattyolsson]

What a team!! Thank you for all the insight!!

[@evalynlemon5045]

Thank you! Can't wait for the next installment!

[@kw2764]

Thank you, I'm so glad you did this video--I didn't understand inverters at all and will soon be in a camper, and this really helps. Transfer switch, solar charge controller, fuse (200 watt), I got a little lost on these things. What a great guy to do this plus explain to us newbies! Appreciate it!

[@RossH-ky3jr]

Thank you for posting this!! Such great information!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for the information. Blessings

[@gregprince2523]

Outstanding stuff Cat!!! Can't wait to hear the positive reviews!!

[@henryhawk978]

Great job!

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Thank you Dan, you are a very kind and generous man❤️

[@dannywexler]

thank god for Dan!!!! Awesome video!

[@bethannea4842]

Thank you Dan! This was very helpful. Looking forward to the next phase.

[@amyjones-lonestarhoosier2029]

What a kind man!! Thank you Dan for taking care of Catherine!!

[@carolleimbach6407]

Well done. This was really interesting! Thanks for making this video.

[@74132dave]

Thank you for sharing this important and excellent information!

[@davidg9927]

Your going to love it!

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

Thanks for explaining all of this Dan. It has provided me with much more knowledge.

[@meltcmelinda4012]

Catherine,thanks to Dan for all his hard work and getting your converter set up love the video can’t wait for the next take care God bless

[@Chantal_4107]

Great video, and Dan is such a wonderful friend

[@privatepilot4064]

Great video Cat! And it’s wonderful to have great Friends!

[@jj339c]

Certainly enjoyed that and learned some stuff. Thanks!

[@mikes2082]

Great work all!

[@MarkfromArizona]

I really enjoyed the video . You were so lucky to have a great friends that has the knowledge to install your system . Thank you Dan .

[@GeorgeS68]

Good job Dan! Looks like a very professional and clean install.

[@metal4x4]

Thank you for doing this video. Learned a lot about RV wiring. looking forward to more trailer upgrade videos.

[@donaldguertin3968]

Nice job Dan! So neatly laid out and very well assembled. Catherine will enjoy your expertise for many, many years.

[@jolenecreech7648]

How kind of you, Dan! What a great help to Cat! 💜🦋👍

[@bobbeardsley4081]

Thank you Dan.

[@ShawnHedges]

Great video Catherine. Thanks.

[@MRHEAT20]

That was great DAN IS THE MAN 🍻

[@chuckrussell6792]

You have no idea how helpful and informative this was. I will definitely watch the follow on. I recently bought a Keystone Crossfire Bullet and was told the same BS about all the prep that there. I opened the cover and started laughing. Then I started swearing. Obviously, the dealers are less than informative if you want to do your own work. This has been GREAT. I can move forward from here.

[@ontheroadwithdan5571]

We called the dealer the trailer was purchased from, and could not answer our basic questions. The techs said they were trying to learn about installing an inverter from watching KZbin! Thats scary!

[@chuckrussell6792]

@@ontheroadwithdan5571 I have a strong basis in electrical wiring and a good working knowledge of solar. Understanding what was on either side of that loop wire is extremely helpful. How you traced it out (particularly the microwave connection) will be even more helpful. I've found that the various Solar Flex packages provide a great blueprint for future planning the end build. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@wildwindjersey]

Excellent video. Great addition.

[@zmarko]

Solar build time! Sweet!

[@haroldbelcher2834]

Great job, Dan.

[@shadowphantom2567]

Great job Dan!!

[@Go4Corvette]

Great information.Thanks for the video, Mike

[@lisamorrisette171]

Supper informative. Love it Dan,

[@777cretbo]

This was a terrific Video!! Thanks Dan & Cat. Well done explaining this ... Very good chemistry in the video :)

[@debrahays7005]

Great Job !! Thank goodness for great people like Dan in this lifetime. Very good information and looking forward to seeing how extra solar panels and new batteries are installed as well. You two have a great time in that beautiful area.

[@djd31289]

What a wonderful and helpful friend in Dan! God bless him for blessing you!

[@abbydiamond2622]

Pro info all around - video and explanation! How nice to have a friend like Dan. Super lucky. You are ready for anything.

[@kaybellor2284]

Amazing and so helpful!

[@richardkoch8752]

Excellent video! Dan dis such a good job of installing and explaining the addition of the inverter!

[@terrywalker4689]

Dan is the man! Great skill and knowledge!Your new home is so nice!!

[@roxannortmann9511]

you are so fortunate ton have people like Dan to help you figure these things out.

[@skyepilotte11]

Dan is a great friend and helper...the are few out there to helo a fine lady like Cat...Great job. .

[@hargersadventures]

That was so nice of him to help you and he explains it very well to the people that might not understand. Great video and looking forward to the rest of the installation. Thank you

[@nywildcats]

Great 👍 video, great upgrade for you. He seems to know his stuff and covered alot. Always like your videos, and very glad 😊 you did this one.... take care

[@homelesstravelinglivingmyd9225]

Many Thanks for sharing the knowledge 🙏 Much Love ❤️

[@BrightSparkIdeas]

Thank you, this is a really detailed, informative and helpful video. Cat, Dan is a gem.

[@candybrown3785]

Nice job 👍 What an awesome friend you have to install that for you. Looks like your new home is coming together. Love it 😊

[@Letsgocamping143]

Dan is a natural teacher.

[@robertclubs9908]

Awesome job. Thanks for looking out for your fellow camper.

[@raoulroberts]

Thank you, Dan. Your patience and kindness radiate in the quality and elegance of your explanations and installation.

[@allegrabraun7545]

What A SWEETHEART of a man! And Wowza to the Hardware Store!💌❣️💌

[@lotechgreg]

Dan, ..... You went above, and, beyond, ..... Kudos Sir, ... Best Wish's.......

[@millnecks5186]

This is an awesome video! Really good to see you so reactive to comments. Thank you for showing this. Give me a much better idea on my own rig. Happy for u. I already have power threw inveter but it is only for one outlet mainly for kids tv and minor things. Looking forward to the solar install video!

[@Pabkojdim]

Gorgeous view 😍

[@wagz]

Woo hoo, I call dibs on Dan doing my rig next! Nice video guys. Good content.

[@randygonzalez5758]

Thx Dan! And great video…..thx for the “one off” video for us outdoor folks who are also DIYers and like learning about this type of stuff

[@barbalarga6589]

Catherine, you look relaxed and happy, that is nice to see!! Enjoy!

[@wendyschonhardt1532]

Congratulations on getting your inverter all set up!!

[@kennethpon9498]

That was one of the most informative travel trailer upgrade videos I have ever seen. Although our Springdale trailer already has an inverter, at least I now know the components that went into it. And the solar interface will be really handy to know about when we go to install solar panels in the future. Thanks much!

[@jeffravenstein4300]

Great info!

[@hhawg1]

Very nice job, sir. I'm getting ready to do this on my 5th wheel.

[@chipper841]

Cat, thank you MUCHLY for Dan explaining! Dan, I am clueless! Your explaining is great!👍👍

[@wallflowerjr]

Angel face thank Dan again for us, I can see he did a great job.PS I loved seeing you mid week.

[@johndusheck6833]

Thanks for the Help 👍👍👍👍

[@sharonb.9128]

Great video. Thank you both. Dan is an excellent presenter! Not just an expert, but one who is able to discuss all the complex electrical processes in a way that even a novice like myself could understand. I’m heading over to the “solar” video after this one!

[@gmv0553]

Dan, you sure do nice work! I am sure Catherine is very appreciative of your generosity! You are a great human being Dan!

[@kearnsey64]

Dan IS the Man!! So glad you got this up and running Catherine! I think Dan was an engineer before he retired, I can tell LOL!

[@ontheroadwithdan5571]

I have been an electrician, pilot, National Park Ranger, Professional nature photographer, and much more.

[@kearnsey64]

@@ontheroadwithdan5571 wow! Dan! Epic!!

[@rimonagale1625]

This was interesting to me just from a curiosity standpoint. Dan is a gem. 🌈

[@chrisp7652]

Dan is the man!

[@Sadie04074]

Dan gave a very professional presentation.

[@sherriweber7105]

Thank Dan and Catherine for for doing a great job on this inverter battery install. Very nicely done. Can’t wait to see the solar install. And see how it all works. Thank you Catherine for this video. Dave dud a great job on showing how to this hook up. I’m glad you knew someone that could help you! Hope you have a great evening and week and see you soon!

[@litnoregrets7551]

Nice video. Good balance of explaining the technical but not to the extreme. Dan is a natural on video. Very impressive.

[@chili1593]

Dan is a saint!

[@LockerMart]

Very helpful

[@stinger4583]

That's great. Dan, you're a great American. I'm looking forward to the next video. 👍

[@SPINDIZZY-zk8lr]

Good find! Your friend to help you out!!!

[@judyrobinson9556]

So nice of Dan to install your inverter. Lots of work! He must've been an electrician to have the vast knowledge that he has. You'll have every electrical convenience, Cat. It all went way over my head, but still was interesting. I have the Little Guy teardrop camper with a 12 volt battery which I keep charged in winter with the Junior Battery Tender. That's as technical as I get - haha.

[@robertwhite9898]

A big shout out to Dan for helping her out ! Great job kudos to you well done ! Great camper ! It’s just the perfect size!

[@johnkarlson8692]

Glad ur setup - enjoy it, good luck Rembrandt.

[@buckeroofirearms]

Fantastic!

[@mariabutler4156]

Thank you Catherine and Dan! Great presentation of an inverter, device requirements, installation process. Etc Very helpful…we are in the process of doing the same but upgrading to lithium batteries so we can boondock for longer periods.