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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@onecontinuousadventurre1850

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

It was my pleasure!

Dan has a pleasant and professional KZread presence.

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree! Thank you🌸

@daviddubois4954

2 жыл бұрын

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

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 😊

Blessings to Dan for helping Catherine

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.

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@onecontinuousadventurre1850

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

It was my pleasure!

@jerrytalley802

Жыл бұрын

@@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

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

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

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!

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

Dan is a natural teacher.

Even though I don't own an RV, I found this video instructive and fun to watch.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@kearnsey64

2 жыл бұрын

@@ontheroadwithdan5571 wow! Dan! Epic!!

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

So worthy of the "Dan the Man" trophy for helping and educating us! Great Job Dan and Kat !!!!!!

I enjoyed Dan's thorough overview very much. Last August I bought a brand new Sunray 115 (a small teardrop-like trailer) to pull behind my Subaru Outback. A gentleman I know set up more solar panels and installed the controller; so grateful to him. Anyway, I have always been in awe of the knowledge so very many men have. My father and my life long love, both of whom have passed away, were brilliant men. I have such respect for men with profound know-how like Dan.

@ontheroadwithdan5571

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathy. I'm glad I could help Cat.

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 KZread channel I'd subscribe for sure

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

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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 KZread! Thats scary!

@chuckrussell6792

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

Wow, Dan is so smooth! Very well spoken and comfortable on camera… you really lucked out with him!

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

Im guessing Dan was an electrician in his life? He's definitely a great teacher. A rare breed in today's world.

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 .

Dan. You are the kind of man that we ADORE. You speak SO WELL. And I can actually understand you. Ty. Ty for taking care of Cat.

@ontheroadwithdan5571

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I love to teach and share.

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.

Great video! Dan could have a channel of his own! He's not only knowledgeable, but able to clearly explain. He's a good teacher!

Oh Catherine... Dan is worth his weight in gold. We're so happy that you can start living normal again. Stay well.

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

Dan, thanks for helping out our best girl 👧.she is the best video producer on the web.

Dan's the MAN! Friends like that are hard to come by. You should make him a very special meal. You now have all the conveniences of home. God's speed my friend. Travel safely.

@ontheroadwithdan5571

2 жыл бұрын

She cooked me several meals! 😋

Dear Cat and Dan😀👍🍀😘 wow, what a great work from one specialist. Nicole and me understand with our broken english a lot of!!!😗🍀very well explained. 👍 Enjoy the updated home, and a bye, bye to Dan 😀warm regards from Nicole and Hardy 🥳😘👍 the grazy Berliner

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

That Dan, what a genuinely nice guy, excellent electrician and he's got really good presenter skills.

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

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!

Dan is The Man. Really appreciated the well articulated walk through of all of his work. Way cool!

@ontheroadwithdan5571

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great job Dan!!

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

Great job, Dan.

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

Many of the new LiFePO4 batteries now have Bluetooth added to the battery management system (BMS). This allows monitoring the status of the battery, individual cells and battery temperature. A well designed LiFePO4 battery will have low temp cutoff to protect the battery when charging. Some manufacturers add heating elements to protect the batteries. You know the temperature extremes you experience so choose your batteries accordingly. Great installation Dan!

@ontheroadwithdan5571

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am very familiar and up to date with lithium batteries. I have been running them for several years in my rig, and I am also full-time.

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

Thank you for posting this!! Such great information!

How great are people?? I have noticed the same thing in my year and a half of full time RVing. The news says we are divided, but I don't see it with all the folks I have met. I am so glad you ran into Dan and the great folks at that hardware store. This was a great overview and I understood the information. Keep up the great work, looking forward to the next one.

@ontheroadwithdan5571

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct, For the most part, RVers are awesome!

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

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

Your going to love it!

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

Oh my goodness! I kinda got lost in the details pretty early, but dang! That man knows what he’s doing! I’m sure your extremely thankful! He seems like a solid good guy, hope to see him more!

Thank you for sharing this important and excellent information!

Great video, and Dan is such a wonderful friend

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

Excellent video. Great addition.

thank god for Dan!!!! Awesome video!

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

Dan is proving the value of knowledge. By sharing it. Cat, as Dan says, you really want to go lithium ASAP. But, those batteries need to be very well-protected. Let's just say that lithium and water don't play well together! As for how much power you need, remember the "power" law: P (Watts) = I (Current(Amps)) X Voltage. As an example of the wiring "accessories" need, my 100 watt ham radio shortwave transceiver pulls 20A on transmit. So, I have the wiring (2 conductor #14) for that professionally installed from engine compartment into the luggage area of my car. (Radio is remotely controlled.) Also, watch the grounding! Grounding is super critical. In my case, I have to have additional grounding to prevent "RF feedback" when I'm on-air. Watch how Dan seals everything ujp. And, be ready to maintain those seals as they can deteroriate. This was a great inforfmative video!

@posteroonie

2 жыл бұрын

They use water-based slurries to make LFP cells. LiFePO4 is stable as the lithium has already reacted to form the compound.

@johnpinckney4979

2 жыл бұрын

@@posteroonie Is that an economic and viable product for RV use?

@posteroonie

2 жыл бұрын

​@@johnpinckney4979 Yes LFP and LiFePO4 are the same thing, and what the solar/RV industries usually mean when they say "lithium battery". The lithium batteries in EVs are different but much of that industry is transitioning to LFP too, as it's safe, cheap, and doesn't contain cobalt or nickel. The drawbacks are that LFP is heavier and bulkier than those chemistries that catch on fire, and LFP can't be charged below freezing so such use requires self-warming batteries, which uses a bit of their capacity. Cat would want to move her batteries indoors if she uses LFP.

@johnpinckney4979

2 жыл бұрын

@@posteroonie TNX for adding to my knowledge! Perhaps there's room in that compartment with the inverter for the batteries?

Great work all!

So helpful ! Just enough of an overview. Was I the only one shocked when he said the manufacturer used wiring 1/4 the size needed on the batteries. ?

Thank you for the information. Blessings

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

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

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

Supper informative. Love it Dan,

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

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

Thank you Dan.

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

San Clemente neighbors, as helpful as they may have been, won’t be able to compete with Dan’s awesomeness. Your Work From Home office is energized for the next chapter in Cat Adventures.

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

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

Many Thanks for sharing the knowledge 🙏 Much Love ❤️

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 .

Congratulations on getting your inverter all set up!!

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

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

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

Great video Catherine. Thanks.

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

The hardware store really came through for you, so did Dan. There’s really some good people left in the world. You’re so sweet, everyone would fall in line to help. I’m taking a vintage class restoration class from Mobiltec (Larry) and he shared one of your videos with us since you were such a dear soul, take care.

Solar build time! Sweet!

wow a mid week video!

Great information.Thanks for the video, Mike

Certainly enjoyed that and learned some stuff. Thanks!

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!

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

Glad ur setup - enjoy it, good luck Rembrandt.

That was great DAN IS THE MAN 🍻

Dan, you did good work. I don’t know how you got anything done with all of that beautiful scenery to look at. 😉😎

Great job!

Dan did a wonderful job. I've installed inverters into commercial service vehicles before.

Amazing and so helpful!

Dan gave a very professional presentation.