Well thank you for sharing your stories I enjoyed watching your stories that you show and what you talk about very interesting I used to be an over the road truck driver so I think a lot of it I love all your vacation spots thank you❤

@bigtruckbigtravels

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Dan. We enjoy traveling in our rig and excited to have you along on the journey. 😊

Sondra, you cracked me up. “Flower!”

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Lol...Kaye, she loves her flowers 💐, no doubt about it!

So glad you got it worked out. You two really support each other in these scenarios. David visit the chiropractor now !

@bigtruckbigtravels

2 жыл бұрын

Lol... probably a yoga instructor as well to refine my technique!

@bigtruckbigtravels

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Appreciate your comments and time. Be safe out there.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Teamwork makes problem solving so much easier. 🤓 But David would probably prefer no problems to solve. 😉 I like to think of these problem solving sessions exercise sessions of the body and brain. 🤣

I have missed a few updates from your travels due to youtube not giving out notifications. How ever backwith you now. Sorry you are having problems will watch this update and hopefully find the rest I have missed. Happy Travels . xx . I do love your no frills travel vlogs being from the UK I am so envious of your way of living. Go get them BTBT.

@bigtruckbigtravels

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry you've missed a few. Thanks for the comments and appreciate your time. We're very fortunate to be able to travel this way. We could never take Orion to the UK! Lol. Have a great day!

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Oh no 😳 Glad you found us again! 🤩 I think it's sooo cool that people watch these videos from around the world. I used to go to the UK on business. Maybe one of these days we will return for pleasure. Thanks for your comments and taking the effort to find us again. 😊

Get some heat shrink tube or tool dip to cover that ratchet handle. The connections and ribbon cables are sensitive to dust. You can get CO contact cleaner it helps. CO is Central Office like the main phone system for town. The older connectors would get a film on them and we used the pink erasers to clean the surface then the CO contact cleaner and they would be good as new. Be safe.

@bigtruckbigtravels

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That's a great idea. I'll definitely add that to my project list... especially before I start down there again! Enjoy your travels. Be safe out there.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for you comment. 😊 Since David fried the ratchet he's definitely getting a coated one for an early Christmas present 🎁

@pupdowg420

Жыл бұрын

Used to have to do that with camera connections too. Its the green death.

Keep up the good work we are really enjoying your videos!

@bigtruckbigtravels

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching the channel. We're excited to be able to share our experiences with everyone and to give back to the RV community. Appreciate your comments and time spent with us.

Glad to see you 2 helping each other without any finger pointing. But I hardly believe it is once and for all, because it will break again sooner or later, at least you know what to do then.😄

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

LOL...Thanks Timmy for the comment. I have a spare now and know what I need to do. Experience is the best teacher...painful sometimes but a good teacher nonetheless. 🤑🤙

Y'all make us glad we went with Volta batteries.

@bigtruckbigtravels

2 жыл бұрын

Lol...glad we can be of help. Thanks for watching and appreciate the comments.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment 😊 Volta makes a great plug-and-play product that is almost dummy proof to install, but for us we didn't want to pay twice the price for a third of the performance in a 25% larger in size. This was 4.5 years ago and they have since improved significantly but still not caught up with us yet. The company founders came from Johnson Automotive who I worked with in my working years and have a lot of respect for because of their design and quality criteria. For that reason we wanted real bad to make Volta work for us and had several conference calls with their engineering team but they were no where near what we needed. So we went with individual components for a hybrid system that meets our needs. Thru all this we've learned that it's not what system you go with but method in which it's installed that is critical for success.

Great channel! I heard about it in a Facebook post and spent the day binge watching your adventures. I am currently preparing a Volvo 780 for RV duty so it was great seeing what you guys have done. I am subscribed.

@bigtruckbigtravels

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing, your kind comments and your time for watching all the videos. We appreciate it very much. We try to focus on the truck and trailer travels plus where we go. It's takes some planning but oh the places we go! Lol.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

So glad you found us and thanks for watching and more importantly your feedback! 😊 Jumping into an HDT can certainly be daunting, at least for us (well... me 🤭). We went to about 4 HDT rallys before jumping in ourselves. The HDT community is awesome and we hope to now contribute to the group after 6.5 years of experience under our belt now.. AND 2 major modifications to the truck and truck bed. 😬

Put a rubber handle on that socket wrench. Great vid!

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Amanda. I now have composite tools for that type maintenance. Lol. Appreciate your comments and your time watching the channel.

If only the company who installed the system would have told you about cleaning with alcohol on a regular. You can’t trust so many manufacturers. You would have been spared all that troubleshooting and having to go without electrical. That was something you shouldn’t have had to learn the hard way! I love your videos and I must say you have got the others beat with your entertainment and the coolest rig!

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that would have been very helpful if the mfg would have let us know how sensitive those contacts are to any type of dust/dirt/smudge. Thanks for the comments and appreciate your time watching the channel. 😃

@valyd45

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtruckbigtravels You both are so welcome. Safe travels to Canada and Alaska.

I so enjoy your videos! Please keep going. By the way I am from Alabama also. I grew up in Mobile. Thanks guys! 28:27

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Larry, for the comments. We really appreciate your watching the channel. We enjoy the area where our daughter lives...except in the winter! LOL

You're doing a great job guys... Just keep doing what you're doing👍👍👍👍👍

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Duke! I don't know if I'd encourage David to wack the batteries with a 2x4 and sledge hammer! 🤣🤪

@bigtruckbigtravels

9 ай бұрын

Thank you. It's not always pretty...

Hi guys 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️... Would like to give you guys a couple of compliments... Number one.... We thank you drive your truck.. both of you... very well... Especially backing up into your daughter's home... Number 2... We loved the way you problem solved with the electrical problem.... That particular system sounds like it could be very complicated...Jeanne Thought it was an excellent idea in the way you labeled everything.... Not to mention the fact that both of you seem to understand the system... Thanks for the video... Hopefully we will cross paths one day..... Stay safe...J&A

@bigtruckbigtravels

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comments and compliments! The simplicity of the solution kind of blew us away. But it was a process to get to that point.

@bigtruckbigtravels

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your time in watching our videos. I hope we can meet up some time. Safe travels.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Hi J&A 🙋🙋‍♀️. Thank you for your kind words. I do like to drive and have to work on backing up better. Our work experience has taught us cross-training is very important in being a successful team. We both have our strengths and duties but are there to support each others functions. Like on our first video where I'm trying to lift the ramp and drop it. David had surgery and I had to do his duties. I love my label maker and use it whenever I can. When we get around to doing the tour you might see lots of labels - like on the 3 compartment pull out laundry drawer. 🤩 Thanks for watching and your support! 🥰

Well at least now you know. That was a good experience for you. I'm sure other big rig owners learned something from your troubleshooting. Thanks. Travel Mercies! Oh....Congrats on the new grandbaby 👍👍

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Joe. The family is doing well and appreciate your comment. It was definitely a learning experience but a good one since now I clean them on a regular basis. 😎👍😁

Uall Need To Go By A Welding Shop To Get Brackets Made To Hold The Batteries Down & In Place.All That Bouncying Going Down The Highway.Not Good.David I Give U A Tip.If Uall On Bumpy Road Or Choppy Road Like On I-10.In Louisiana.For The Air Ride Suspensions.Just Slow Down For The Air Ride To Catch Up.Back In Day.It Help.From 65 Miles Per Hours To 60 Miles Per Hours Over The Choppy Road.It Ride Smoother.On i-10.

@bigtruckbigtravels

2 жыл бұрын

I-10 definitely has the bumps. Good tip on the speed. We'll try that through Louisiana next time. Thanks for the comments. We appreciate your input.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 😊 Bumpy roads are no fun. We are retired and like to take it slow and easy. We set the cruise to 63mph or less depending on the speed limit (55mph in CA). We've been on some highways that even 35mph is too fast! 😵‍💫 So yes, the batteries should have a solid bracing system. Thanks!

Another informative video. The simple things that make you go hmmm. Thanks.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy. It seems like very simple advice but also not something everyone new to camping might realize. Lol. Lots of fun. Thanks for the comments and appreciate your time watching the channel.

David it's nice to have a technically minded wife to help with those big and little mechanical and technological problems that arise. Does she have a liked minded single sister? 😇 I'm almost 70 and single. I found using a stubby insulated rachet, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 inch drive and a small torque wrench, when working in tight spots with exposed electrical conductors helps prevent accidents. You guys rock! I only recently found your channel and I'm watching some of your older videos but anticipate the new releases. Thanks for sharing.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Yes, after this issue, I got an insulated 1/4 and 3/8 which helps a lot. Oh, and no sister. Sorry. 😁🤣😎

@dadbain

Жыл бұрын

@@bigtruckbigtravels ❤️👍 I'll admire from afar. 🙏

It's now part of maintenance🥰

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Oh, yes, Tanya. Part of my monthly or semi-monthly routine to check the torque on them.

Insulate that rachet so that it won't short on you. Electricians tape or shrink wrap would help. Glade it wasn't major. Safe Big Travels.

@bigtruckbigtravels

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, Bill. I have a couple of ratchets now that are composite so I use them around the batteries! No fear of shorts now! Whew!

Neat video. Its a good thing you both are technical. I truly hate electrical.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Not my favorite either...it freaks me out a little to be working around that stuff.

Couple of things guys. When working on electrical (like your batteries) always lift the ground / neg lead. That will open the frame? connection and the ratchet will not will not have a return path. Around the open side of the battery, I put soft plastic -- carpet runner cut to fit - you can see but not directly touch (or shake) something into the batteries - like that metal shelf unit. Lose all metal on your hands and arms. Rings, watches, anything that can hit the battery terminals. Safety glasses always, big pain, hot, dripping sweat (yes I hate when sweat pools on the glasses) but that spark is molten metal. NO pits in the eyes, that will ruin a day, week, month. Another useful tool is a FLIR attachment to the phone. They make one for both the Android and Iphone. I use mine with my tablet (daylight (1200 Nits) visual ability and larger screen) Heat shrink the handles of the ratchets, screw drivers, wrenchesso that if they contact anything, insulation barrier. Good catch on the board - many times just the unplug and replug is what does it but cleaning while out can't hurt. Shiny side up and safe travels.

@bigtruckbigtravels

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments. Definitely coating the handles next time. I'll look into the FLIR attachment. Thank you. Appreciate your comments and the time watching the channel. Be safe. Enjoy your day.

@billb48843

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtruckbigtravels FLIR basically shows a heat picture - color shaded - it can differentiate 0.1*F of temp and is overlaid on a somewhat definitive visual outline. I use it for all types of heat issues. Missing insulation, power cords (which blade of a extension cord is warm), pedestal cord, temps in the slip rings of the reel, battery jumpers, etc Remember Jack saying to tighten all your power lugs annually? This will allow you to scan your elec system in minutes and verify that it worked. It also works better with a 6' extension. Mine stuff - phone tablets etc are Android - so I use a USB-C male to female cord ext. Plugged directly into a device, you can't always get everything there and still see the screen. This is the model that I bought www.amazon.com/FLIR-One-Thermal-Imager-Android/dp/B0728C7KNC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3JVGCUQ61S2LM&keywords=flir%2Bthermal%2Bcamera%2Busb%2Bc&qid=1660486048&sprefix=flir%2Busb%2Bthermal%2Bcamera%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18630bbb-fcbb-42f8-9767-857e17e03685&th=1

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments 😊 I should have thought to pull out my thermal imaging camera 📷 but we were so focused on keep Orion from a total shutdown we didn't think to do that. It's now in a top cabinet for quick access. But you suggestion for the phone might be someone's Christmas present this year. 😉

That is wild that whoever built that for you guys didn't solid mount those batteries they are just floating around in there. That's pretty big fire hazard, I know this video is old hopefully you guys mounted and secured them by now.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike- yes, after this issue we were back to the manufacturer and they "anchored" the batteries (AGM and Lithium) to prevent movement. It was a first time install from nearly 4 years ago but it's been addressed. Thanks for the comment. 😊

I spent 25yrs in the Canadian navy as am electronic Technician. we had the same type of problem except ours was salt build up we had to clean and it was a pain the 1st time we ran across this problem I learned one thing in the Navy that is KISS keep it simple stupid and that saying reared its ugly head so often

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

I didn't think they would have needed white gloves to install the boards! Live and learn. Thanks for the comments. 😃

This whole situation is just wild to me. If I was you guys what needs to happen is you need to pull this whole battery bank out. Even these floating agm batteries. Give up little more space if you need to in another compartment and properly mount these lithium batteries in a aluminum frame that can be bolted tightly down to trailer same with your agms. Reason your having so much problems is vibration is loosening those connections cause nothing is bolted down. The fact that this company installed these packs without being mounted down right just blows my mind. Using little loctite on bus bar bolts for cells just should keep them from loosening.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

It kind of blew us away as well, Mike. The battery floating issues have been addressed. Thanks.

Great idea a d persistence Daviid inches basement wow he tried his darkest to fix the system and had you as the greatest assistant. I really,, did "not understand the numbers but l wrote everything down a d do some research. You are thhe hardest and independent Rvers on KZread. Congratulations. Iam sending you positive vibes from Montreal. Your best supporter Linnda.❤❤🎉

@lindawalker404

Жыл бұрын

I meant to tried his darkest.

@lindawalker404

Жыл бұрын

DARNDEST.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Linda. Hope you're warm in Montreal. We try...it may not be the correct avenue of repair but we try! Thanks for the comment and appreciate you watching the channel. 😊

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

😂😊😍

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and appreciate you watching the channel. 😊

Curious as to find out why????? Just joining your channel. Huge home setup. Wow😂

@bigtruckbigtravels

3 ай бұрын

Thanks. We think it was due to dirty contacts with the electrical connections.

You don't know the number of computers, your BMS, I have fixed by cleaning the boards. Vacuums, soft brushes, and an air compressor. The dust, dirt, and grease will short across pins which are carrying small amounts of current.

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

You are correct. We had no idea of the sensitivity of the boards. They looked clean but it was amazing how much grime I wiped off. That will be an item I'll have to address maybe annually or bi-annually. Thanks for the comments and appreciate your time watching the channel.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. 😊 When we were told cleaning the boards would fix the problem we thought that was crazy. We were wondering how that much dirt was getting into the compartment that could make that much of a difference. The amount of grime was random from board to board within the same pack so whoever put the boards on must have had grimy hands. We are adding board cleaning to our maintenance routine and it will be interesting to see if the grease free boards will now collect as much dirt. THANKS for confirming you've seen this problem so we know we aren't crazy 😜.

GOD BLESS ANNAMAY

@bigtruckbigtravels

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Anna May. You are now on a binge watch!

We want the good as well as the problems

@bigtruckbigtravels

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. Life is about the good... and even if there is a problem there is usually a good resolution to it. In the end, it's smiles and miles down the road. Thanks for the comments and for watching. We appreciate your time.

@mrsbigtruckbigtravels726

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment 😊. You're getting it all... I would say unedited but we don't want to bore people too much with all my babbling 🤣

Did the stop at the library get your battery pack killed? You know Association?

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

Lol... it was definitely the "great condition" of some of roads we traveled. The dips and bridge transitions are killer. Thanks for the comment.

Dave why do you drop your trailer when just staying one night

@bigtruckbigtravels

Жыл бұрын

It depends on where we stay. It's easy to hook it back up. Sometimes we want to be more level and to insure our slides don't wear unevenly then we'll unhook and level the trailer properly. Thanks for the comments. 😃