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  • @jackhood8906
    @jackhood89063 жыл бұрын

    Mike, I have two of the older 2000i Honda generators I’ve had since 2012. Awesome generators by the way! We traded our 5th wheel in on a new one and now have a residential fridge, that needs power going down the road. Video was very nice, we really need boxes for our gens. Thanks for the nfo on the boxes and vents! See ya out there!

  • @etiennesprangers1953
    @etiennesprangers19533 жыл бұрын

    Mike, your knowledge of all the aspects of what really impacts RV use and how to address those issues in a practical way is outstanding. Thanks for posting this.

  • @jamessignorelli852

    @jamessignorelli852

    Жыл бұрын

    What impacts me is greedy person's who think us folks in rv's like to just give our money away

  • @darylhawkins4658
    @darylhawkins46583 жыл бұрын

    Great video. There’s always dynamic forces at work. Pavement transitions onto and over bridges, overpasses and though intersections are hard on carriers and mounts. Stay safe, well and positive.

  • @LordFalconsword
    @LordFalconsword3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you're getting close to finally hitting the road. The wife and I just took a work-camp job in Glen Rose TX for the winter. Looking forward to winter in the 70s.

  • @srouhani11

    @srouhani11

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you visit the drive through zoo?

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    We did not.. But we have in the past with the kids, it was a blast. 😁

  • @txjellybean3772

    @txjellybean3772

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh I love Glen Rose Texas!

  • @jasonbuchanan8746
    @jasonbuchanan87463 жыл бұрын

    I have so many questions as being a new RV’er about generators and what size I need to run the AC and all the rest of the my stuff. I am going to keep following you for these tips and hopefully answers to further questions… Stay safe out there and happy travels.

  • @txjellybean3772

    @txjellybean3772

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm new as well!

  • @frankpesce5590
    @frankpesce55903 жыл бұрын

    Mike I have been watching you for about a year ..just subscribed. This was a great video. Thank you for your expertise. I hope to see you out there!!

  • @Sal112350
    @Sal1123503 жыл бұрын

    Nice design, ventilation looks good, enclosure looks very robust.

  • @TheMattdavison
    @TheMattdavison3 жыл бұрын

    Good job you did on it with a lot of thought put into

  • @unclerick4569
    @unclerick45693 жыл бұрын

    Love watching your videos! I was considering a motorhome which had no generator. After watching a few of your videos, I knew exactly what to do... thanks to you. Well, I didn't get that motorhome, but... 2 weeks ago I bought a 1988 Lazy Daze 26 footer. There is a generator, but the location/housing puzzles me. It's on the passenger side, right behind the passenger front door. Right under the awning...2-3 feet from the coach door. Right where everyone hangs out! So there you are, sitting under the awning with family/ friends... and someone chooses to stay inside with a/c on or fix some dinner in the microwave. No problem, let me just fire up the generator for you... So everything's fine inside, but back to your little get together under the awning. Now you're trying to visit with the generator rumbling right next to you! And... the exhaust fumes lingering... Yuk! Which brings me to my question for you: Can I redirect the exhaust to the rear or the drivers side? Sorry this took so long... Thank you, Rick Doherty Joshua Tree, Ca

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes you can definitely redirect your exhaust just make sure that the pipe diameter and the Benz do not restrict the exhaust to the point where the generator overheats. There's also a company that makes a stack that temporarily Clips to the RV to get the exhaust up and above the RV and your neighbors it's from a company called Gen-Turi...

  • @Mike-01234

    @Mike-01234

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Rvdaydream I heard that Nascar requires those clip on exhaust stack because there were so many Motorhomes running their generator they were concerned with too much CO gas building up down low since they are all parked very close together.

  • @bobabooie6389

    @bobabooie6389

    7 ай бұрын

    Yucca valley 👍🇺🇲

  • @MrSuzukiyamaha
    @MrSuzukiyamaha2 жыл бұрын

    Ohio here. Happy camping. Let me know if you ever get out to Willow Lake.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Will do Dave!! Thanks for watching 😁

  • @alextorres_2023
    @alextorres_20233 жыл бұрын

    Great job mate!!

  • @urbanocordeiro785
    @urbanocordeiro785 Жыл бұрын

    Great and informative. Keep it up. We will be next on the RV life path. 👍👍😎

  • @guntherflume7129
    @guntherflume71293 жыл бұрын

    Living the dream !

  • @keitht7546
    @keitht75463 жыл бұрын

    Glad too see that vented box works. Glad you explain weight management on the tongue and the rear because all trailers are not equal with balance. Great Video and Good luck on the House ✌🏽

  • @denniswinston7365
    @denniswinston73653 жыл бұрын

    Seriously looking good

  • @johnirwin1837
    @johnirwin18373 жыл бұрын

    I like your idea. I might look into it for mine. But a little different.

  • @DavidSmith-vo3nd
    @DavidSmith-vo3nd3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir, Very interesting.

  • @sassas5492
    @sassas54923 жыл бұрын

    Great video love your videos.

  • @anthonymarino4260
    @anthonymarino42603 жыл бұрын

    nice build. well done

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!

  • @merlew357
    @merlew3573 жыл бұрын

    Very well done!

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Merle, it took me forever to figure it out. Those things are engineered so well but they don't engineering necessarily to be put into a box. Heidi and I can definitely sleep well at night knowing that the generator is not going to run too hot, be relatively quiet for our neighbors, will run all night long even in the rain, and, as long as we don't have some embolden thieves, it should stay secure. It only took us three years to figure it out though. LOL

  • @CLANSON
    @CLANSONАй бұрын

    A very informative video. Great setup!

  • @takeitallin6882
    @takeitallin68823 жыл бұрын

    Impressive. Thank you for sharing. I hope to accomplish a similar set up. Your video is concept created. Safe travels guys. bg

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!!

  • @EverythingRVbyPat
    @EverythingRVbyPat3 жыл бұрын

    very nice end result. Great project for you too. Can't wait to see your adventures on the road. I'm actually quite envious. Looking forward to the day when we can do that too.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Pat 😁👍

  • @benitomojarro3134

    @benitomojarro3134

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Rvdaydream bud just built a box for my generator 36x18x18 put 2 vents like ur on both side 10x10 my question is would i need a fan in there?my gen is a wen 2350

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    Жыл бұрын

    I experimented with our generator quite a bit. In the end since we were going to spend summer days in the heat of Yuma Arizona I did add a fan for safety. But, I had to find that out for myself with the box size that I was using and the Honda generator. So, I guess my answer is that you're going to have to figure that out on your own because if you do not have enough air flow that generator is an air cool generator and it will burn up.

  • @marshalfulgium8134
    @marshalfulgium81343 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir for the video!

  • @lenmiles5150
    @lenmiles5150 Жыл бұрын

    Mike, your videos are excellent! Very informative whatever the topic.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @mark98070
    @mark980703 жыл бұрын

    What kind of tubing did you use to run the exhaust out of the generator?

  • @LuckyCharmVision1
    @LuckyCharmVision13 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video. I would like to say I admire your overall communication etiquette. Thanks for the great clear information

  • @nextgenerationmotion2242
    @nextgenerationmotion22422 жыл бұрын

    Very informative and helpful

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.. It's working out really well.. 😁👍

  • @TheCamperCouple
    @TheCamperCouple3 жыл бұрын

    Cool. We are thinking of doing the same thing though we also have solar panels.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will probably get into solar eventually but we have a Thousand Trails ultimate Odyssey membership so I don't see us boondocking that often. At least not for the first year. But overnight just stopping at a truck stop or Walmart man we've needed this in the past and I'm glad it's done now.

  • @thomasmiller2089
    @thomasmiller20892 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😁👍

  • @cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739
    @cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.27397 ай бұрын

    Great set up ...

  • @rickharold7884
    @rickharold78842 жыл бұрын

    Super cool. Thanks!

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rick much appreciated 😁👍

  • @productivecough7148
    @productivecough71483 жыл бұрын

    One of your best! 👏. You da man Mike. Great design, engineering, modification and assembly. You had vision and you made it a reality.

  • @nathanurick8320
    @nathanurick83203 жыл бұрын

    Great setup, I want to mount a duel fuel champion 3500 on the back of my fith wheel. I just don’t want the extra length because I’m already 40’ long. On the back though gets it away from my bed and right next to the power plug

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you add a tray on the back that is directly over the bumper and basically in the middle just as wide as necessary for the generator to sit on there and maybe a propane tank then the 40 foot length should still feel like 40 ft in length other than right in the middle. I really don't feel as if my RV is any longer then what it used to be, even though it definitely is, I don't think you'll notice it. I'm very particular about that stuff and I really don't feel as if it's much longer than what it was even though it's 2 ft longer overall length now

  • @nathanurick8320

    @nathanurick8320

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Rvdaydream thanks for the confidence, I’m gonna mount it back there. I also want to be able to turn one ac on about an hour before I get to places at times when I’m down in the Florida keys. It’s amazing at how hot the inside can get when the outside temp is over a 100.

  • @FranksDIY
    @FranksDIY3 жыл бұрын

    great tips

  • @rudydaniels1601
    @rudydaniels16013 жыл бұрын

    Great setup! How many hours have you run the generator within the box?

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    27 straight... But the temperature had cooled off a bit so it didn't get to see really hot Temps the entire time...

  • @thomasdipaolo2349
    @thomasdipaolo23493 жыл бұрын

    Very nice set up. My power connection is at the back If i mount on the tongue, have to decide how to get power to the rear of the trailer

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Got you covered..... kzread.info/dash/bejne/dn6nz6WvmZW1Z7A.html

  • @thomasdipaolo2349

    @thomasdipaolo2349

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you watched your other video. I looks very turn key

  • @Hm-bz4ps
    @Hm-bz4ps2 жыл бұрын

    Great channel!

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @dadandson6882
    @dadandson6882 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video. Thank you. Did the Generator Box Lower the sound Decibels? Just Curious. Thank you.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it did. 😊

  • @AndTodaysProjectIs
    @AndTodaysProjectIs6 ай бұрын

    I like what ya did there!

  • @FarmerBoyEli
    @FarmerBoyEli11 ай бұрын

    Love your video. Quick question: Would changing the gas cap to a flat one help with making it fit under the truck bed cover?

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    11 ай бұрын

    The Honda caps are unique with a built in shutoff vent to prevent carburetor flooding/leaking during travel.. Plus the cap allows for the vacuum feed while utilizing the auxiliary gas tank which is why they generator can run uninterrupted for a greater amount of time..

  • @davidmcconnell8690
    @davidmcconnell86903 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. (Luv the vents). :-)))) :-)))))

  • @texasbradley
    @texasbradley2 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing, do they make this setup you can buy off the shelf? I'm terrible at fabrication lol

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are a few mfgs out there But, they were more expensive than I wanted to pay and their design was a little underwhelming for what they were charging... BUT, yes you can buy a generator box already built...

  • @jeffreywillis3066
    @jeffreywillis30662 ай бұрын

    Ive got a 7k watt generator that was basically given to me, do they make boxes for a generator that big? Also how do you go about refueling with the geny in the box?

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 ай бұрын

    I don't know if there is a company out there that makes generator boxes or not for that size of generator. If you watch the video I don't need to refuel the generator, the second box has the external auxiliary fuel tank in it. I'll give you a piece of advice though, you don't need a 7000 watt generator. If you manage your components inside your RV meaning you don't run the microwave, the air conditioning unit, a toaster, the refrigerator, all at the same time. You can do just fine with a 3400 watt generator. You just have to make sure that you're heavy load items are turned off when you run another heavy load item. Heavy load items would be the rooftop air conditioner, the hot water tank electric element, the microwave. And any other thing you may add that is a heavy draw.

  • @jessejames1395
    @jessejames1395 Жыл бұрын

    Would love a quick video on that canopy storage unit…

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    Жыл бұрын

    Already covered it... Look in review playlist

  • @CountryMindful
    @CountryMindful3 жыл бұрын

    Your amazon link for the Microaire Easy Start RV A/C isn't working. Thanks for the great video!

  • @chanfamgetaways2706
    @chanfamgetaways27062 жыл бұрын

    while in the box like that, would i be able to run the generator on the road to use the AC?

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup!

  • @cholloway4
    @cholloway43 жыл бұрын

    Curious why did you not convert your generator to propane and tie into your TT lines and not worry about the gas? Great video thanks for the tips...

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our previous generator( that was mounted on the tongue of the old RV) was set up on propane and had a transfer switch it was nice BUT... when you run on propane you diminish the power output by quite a bit as propane does not have the same BTU "ooomf" as gasoline... The Micro-Air Easy starts that are installed on the Rooftop A/C units allow them to be run on the Honda 2200 generator but doesn't work when you cut the power output on generator by using propane instead of gasoline..

  • @hprider01
    @hprider012 жыл бұрын

    We're did you get the Vents Mikey. ??

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Links in the description 😁

  • @gregprince2523
    @gregprince25233 жыл бұрын

    Mike, on a predator 3500 inverter, if I go dual fuel/ propane. What would the power efficiency loss be on the propane side? We have a minnie winnie 2201DS trying to get it ready for our winter trip. Thanks for any info, we are enjoying watching you guys. Hoping to do the same soon

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure about the Predator but it's probably pretty close to what the champion was. The champion was a 3400 on gasoline but only 3050 on propane

  • @jackwilliams7938
    @jackwilliams79383 жыл бұрын

    Pit a house mat in the bottom of the box for sound damping

  • @jml9181
    @jml91813 жыл бұрын

    Is travel trailer a 30 to 50amp? Does the Honda generator have enough wattage to power the air conditioner along with lights and tv?

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    You have to watch my previous videos where I converted rooftop air conditioners micro Air Easy starts.

  • @jml9181

    @jml9181

    3 жыл бұрын

    RVdaydream I will definitely watch them and thank you.

  • @crowwingbound2320
    @crowwingbound23202 жыл бұрын

    With everything is going on today, I would be paranoid🤔

  • @josephrawls
    @josephrawls3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, I have been following yall for some time now. If you are ever in South East Louisiana look me up. You will have a place to park.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will do partner! Thanks for sticking with us! 👍😁

  • @tracydr01
    @tracydr012 жыл бұрын

    You answered a couple of problems,s that I’ve been wondering. How to haul my generator on my geo-pro and how to haul my dog pens. I’m converting my 2200i to a propane, not sure my AC will work but if I even have some good sized fans it will usually be enough. Now, I just need to figure out a good spot for my bike. Thanks!

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Watch one of my previous videos where I covered tongue weights... It's an eye opener... I think it's a video that shows something about rear bumper mount and on our old Terry Resort TT...

  • @tomtee4442

    @tomtee4442

    Жыл бұрын

    I've converted my New 2200 watt Honda to tri fuel and only run propane. I've converted a few more generators over to tri-fuel and dual fuel. You can fine tune your propane, or natural gas setup with a adjustable load block it's called you can get more power out of the generator by running it leaner and darling in the low block it's easy and fast. Also with the load block you can adjust for very high altitude or very low altitude with just a turn of a dial and a set screw. When running propane you want to be on the lean side. You can't be too lean on propane but you can be too rich on propane and burn up the engine. Eventually I plan to do some KZread videos and add to my channel. A propane engine the last a lot longer, runs cleaner, less tune up and maintenance on propane. In the long run propane is cheaper in my area propane is $2.00 a gallon. Running propane you don't have all the gasoline getting stale from sitting, carburetor problems, having to constantly start a gasoline engine, treating the fuel and more problems on gasoline. Since I started running propane in the mid 1990's propane has not let me down.

  • @mikethomsen5096
    @mikethomsen50962 ай бұрын

    Awesome video thank you 😎

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @karenmyers3793
    @karenmyers37933 жыл бұрын

    Our Bedroom is in the back. Would it be an issue with fumes or heat?

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely not a heat issue but, there is a product that I would suggest for RV generators it's called a gen Turi. You can check it out on KZread I'm sure someone has installed one and shot a video of it.

  • @johnr5545
    @johnr55452 жыл бұрын

    Nice job god bless

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @larryjanson4011
    @larryjanson40112 жыл бұрын

    great video. but... plumb your exhaust up at least a foot above your roof line. again a carbon monoxide thing. the "stack" is easy to build. use 3 inch pvc. a base mounted below the gen to allow full cold air to enter the bottom. this will be lower than the input of the exhaust pipe. then a couple "stack able pipes" to above the roof line. the exhaust input is via metal electrical conduit pipe (gives a nice big easy curve) held in the center of the 3 in pvc, about a foot above were you cut in to allow the metal piping to enter. all this allows heat to rise and cold air to be pulled in from the bottom. the pvc stays cold. natural convection forces the hot exhaust to go up. the gen has a 1 in exhaust you are going up a 3 in pvc pipe so there is no restriction for the gases.the lowest part is hard mounted, the two/three stackable section are taken down for travel. also can add in maybe a decable drop in the exhaust noise as it is directed up not around. or at least just up and away thing?

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are very familiar with the Gen-turi style exhaust.. We have 3 Carbon Monoxide detectors

  • @tomevans306
    @tomevans306 Жыл бұрын

    I do not see the link to where you purchased the metal box for the generator.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    Жыл бұрын

    It says generator box and link is next to it 😁

  • @omahaomaha8694
    @omahaomaha86943 жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍

  • @Truckerbigjim
    @Truckerbigjim Жыл бұрын

    Link for the sux fan to cool generator? I’m not seeing what you used TIA

  • @Truckerbigjim

    @Truckerbigjim

    Жыл бұрын

    AUX

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    Жыл бұрын

    It was a leftover from when I scrapped out our old dehumidifier..

  • @joeshook7525
    @joeshook75253 жыл бұрын

    I think I'm gonna put it in the truck with a long cord, thank you

  • @craftymulligar
    @craftymulligar5 ай бұрын

    Good tips

  • @trevorselch5574
    @trevorselch55742 жыл бұрын

    So the spec on your generator says 18-1/3" height and your box in 18" high. Are the measurements off or how did you squeeze it in, especially through the lip around the entire door which looks like it takes away an inch. Thx

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    You just have to put it in bottom first and then stand it up. It's got plenty of clearance

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also there are 2 boxes 1 for generator and one for gas tank.

  • @DennisUsrey
    @DennisUsreyАй бұрын

    Where can I purchase the metal box for the generator thank you

  • @c.a.mcneil7599
    @c.a.mcneil75993 жыл бұрын

    What I dont understand is highlight weather proof when it has openings hummm. How does that work

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Downward facing vent slats allow airflow but not water entry

  • @dhavalpatel7199
    @dhavalpatel71992 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @robertduncan2742
    @robertduncan27422 жыл бұрын

    Do you have room on the tongue of your camper for the generator, you could make a enclosed box vented or removable to put under the camper at the rear when sitting. Be safe in these times and enjoy

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can check out our videos covering our previous travel trailer where I did just that. We mounted a champion 3400 dual fuel generator on the tongue had it plugged into the propane tanks and installed an automatic switch over so that all we had to do is push a button and start the generator and have power

  • @rogern5368
    @rogern53683 жыл бұрын

    How does the generator draw fuel from the outboard motor fuel tank ???

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hondas have sealed tanks that allow a vacuum draw

  • @rogern5368

    @rogern5368

    3 жыл бұрын

    RVdaydream I noticed you have used the champion also but decided to haul your Honda, Do you know if the champion would work the same way with the 6 gl tank you use for the Honda Thanks

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rogern5368 what I remember about that when checking in the past was that it would not work in the same way

  • @mobile8873
    @mobile88733 жыл бұрын

    @5:19mins u don't have the airship?

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope☹️ lol

  • @michaelfinley9988
    @michaelfinley99883 жыл бұрын

    I think I will go with a swivel wheel trailer instead of hanging that much weight on the bumper. My 5er has a class 3 trailer hitch. My generator weighs 260 lbs.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Make sure to post a video of that... Covering cost, installation, operation, maintenance and etc... There are a a lot of people that would be interested in how that would work out 👍👍

  • @cesarorona2972
    @cesarorona29723 жыл бұрын

    What size is that big box? Great video by the way

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    The links are in the description

  • @cesarorona2972

    @cesarorona2972

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ok thanks

  • @alanburks4805
    @alanburks48053 жыл бұрын

    Add a muffler on the bottom shelf it will be even quieter.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    These little engines are designed to be extremely efficient when in stocks trim....adding additional back pressure to such a small displacement could mean big trouble and much less longevity and efficiency..... Even the small amount of exhaust extension I already added could be an issue....

  • @stevekraynik2991
    @stevekraynik29913 жыл бұрын

    Seems like solar would be a better option given the iffy quality of power at some of the Thousand Trails parks. More expensive but more versatile long term.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not exactly sure how running off of solar during the winter for 28 days straight would be feasible. That's why I have the Hughes autoformer

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh, I just re-read your comment. You were talking about setting up solar as a backup, just in case one of the parks lose power? Don't get me wrong I think solar is fine but I don't think anybody that plans on staying in campgrounds more than boondocking would consider solar. That's an investment for people who like The Boondock all the time or most of the time. In the future I could see ourselves getting some form of solar but we would have to find the majority of the parks we stay at to have power issues. Some reason I think that might be the exception not the rule.

  • @briizcustoms9543
    @briizcustoms9543 Жыл бұрын

    Why did you need a bumper box for the generator instead of using the port where the generator can go?

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    Жыл бұрын

    Very few Trailers are equipped with a dedicated generator bay... And it's very difficult to add one...

  • @jamesharrison2041
    @jamesharrison20413 жыл бұрын

    mike,,if you were to put a metal flat roof over your generator box ,about 2 or 3 inchs over it, it will keep the heat of the sun off of it, alowing you to use it on real real hot days"' see you on the road my friend...james

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    There's enough of an air gap between the generator and the top of the box that with that circulating fan inside it doesn't need any additional help. If it was extremely hot, like Arizona 120 degrees, I would think that just a cheap beach tent would do the job of making shade or even just to a sheet that is stretched over top of it. Of course they make those gen tents. But currently the way I have it set up, I have seen direct sun in excess of 85° and it not causing an issue. Great question, you definitely want to keep air cooled engines cooled, LOL

  • @jhonnygarcia7396
    @jhonnygarcia73962 жыл бұрын

    What are the dimensions of the box ?

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Links are in the description..

  • @alice.lps.9360
    @alice.lps.9360 Жыл бұрын

    Donde lo compro tengo un honda 2200

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    Жыл бұрын

    Links in the Video description

  • @tomtee4442
    @tomtee4442 Жыл бұрын

    Check out the New 3200 watt suit case portable inverter Honda generator. Will run any roof top AC and more but around $2,600.00 and out of stock as of August 1 2022

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    Жыл бұрын

    Honda advertises that new generator to run only a 13,500 BTU rooftop AC unit

  • @jerrysims7900
    @jerrysims79003 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mike; I have ask you in the past, but did you find out that do I have to look at a full ad for you to get paid for it? If need be I will run the full ad for you guys.. You can use my drive way when you come back to Ohio for a visit. I'm in Columbus

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jerry glad to know that we have a buckeye Connection in Columbus that we can hang out with. I tried to research it and from what I understand it's just impressions. So even if you skip the ad apparently there is some sort of impression rate that they apply to it. So what I do is let the ads play if I'm interested what they're talking about or if it's something I'm not interested in then I skip them so I can watch more video with less interruption. So I guess in short, I would just do what you are comfortable with because it doesn't seem to make really a difference.

  • @jerrysims7900

    @jerrysims7900

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Rvdaydream Cool, Ok Mike. I have been with you guys for over 4 years now and ready to hit the road with you LOL

  • @jonathan993
    @jonathan9933 жыл бұрын

    Honda just came out with 2200i bluetooth app on the phone

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I included it in the links. It does have a carbon monoxide detector built into it though so you have to either disconnected or make sure that you don't run into a situation where oxygen gets a little bit low inside that box.

  • @glenndickson7627
    @glenndickson76272 жыл бұрын

    Did I hear you say you are running your A/C, laptop, TV and a few ligbts off ONE Honda generator? Is that a 2200i. I thought you would need to pair 2 units.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, with a Micro Air Easy start installed on the A/C unit

  • @glenndickson7627

    @glenndickson7627

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Rvdaydream, are you able to run the A/C on full power? We have a 30 ft Jayco with a 13,5000 A/C unit

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes.. We can run a 15000 BTU..

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/qp97y85tkrDXm6Q.html

  • @Mike-01234
    @Mike-01234 Жыл бұрын

    Probably put some extra LED lights on it.

  • @leanderpruett4924
    @leanderpruett4924 Жыл бұрын

    Over 3' from bumper not legal. Need to add lights at less reflection tape. Other wise nice build and good info.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    Жыл бұрын

    Each tray is 2 ft, the brackets in which they mount are only a half an inch away from the bumper. So that makes it basically 24 and a half inches away from the bumper. We traveled 22,000 miles and 33 States and been through at least two vehicle inspections during that time. Never have we been told anything like that. Matter of fact I don't even know any laws on the books anywhere that says anything like that. Cargo Carrier supplied as an option from the RV manufacturer is over 3 ft. With no additional lighting nor reflective tape. Just take a look at our current fifth wheel and what came from the factory on it.

  • @leanderpruett4924

    @leanderpruett4924

    Жыл бұрын

    I guess I remember wrong 4’ The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) says, “No state shall impose…a rear overhang limitation of less than four feet.” Therefore, four feet is the minimum allowable, and individual states set different maximum limits.

  • @leanderpruett4924

    @leanderpruett4924

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Rvdaydream again nice build. Reflective tape is just for safety. So some one don’t hit it in the dark. There are many laws on how far somthing can hang pass the center of axle or how far pass the bumper front or rear. Or how high off the ground. This rule are annoying. But there so a car don’t rear end them and get a item threw the window before hitting the bumper. In video looked bigger then it was. Keep traveling/having fun.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah, 4' for sure... That's a lot of overhang.. 👍

  • @cvd127
    @cvd1272 жыл бұрын

    Yeah but what if you have a 50amp 43 ft Fifth Wheel? Please send help!

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Length doesn't matter... We have a 50amp travel trailer... We can run our 15k A/C unit and watch TV... See my video on Micro Air Easy start... If you want you can mount a Honda EU3000 with no external fuel tank closer to the rig and run a 15k and a 13.5k A/C unit with Micro Air Easy start installed on both... But nothing else.... It's all about power management..

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/ooOuyM9wg6a7isY.html

  • @JP-mu3xl
    @JP-mu3xl2 жыл бұрын

    So a 2200watt Honda generator will start a 15,000BTU A/C? wow, My 13,500 Dometic roofmount unit (circa 2014) needs my 3500watt inverter generator 30amp 110v plug in order to turn on

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    We have microair easy starts (which are listed in our Amazon Store) installed on both of our Ac units. 😁

  • @bushpilotdude7154
    @bushpilotdude71542 жыл бұрын

    I'm a small engine mechanic and my business thrives because folks put a plastic or cloth cover over their generators when not being used :( They collect tons of moisture due to the principal of "condensation" and the cover traps it! That wreaks havoc on small engines especially the electrical components. Let air circulate around it inside box :) Just saying....

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah the cover that we put on it during transport is open underneath and keeps the pressure washing that gets done at the Blue Beacon from hitting the generator directly.

  • @jamessignorelli852

    @jamessignorelli852

    Жыл бұрын

    YES you can cover it with plastic if you throw in a moisture bucket . These are available from hardware stores everywhere and absorb moisture

  • @TheAnthonyharrold10
    @TheAnthonyharrold102 жыл бұрын

    Can I order one lol

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thru the links you can make your own.. Would be great if we had some way to build them on the road😁👍

  • @obiakachike7974
    @obiakachike7974 Жыл бұрын

    Heavy duty 500 how much £

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    Жыл бұрын

    Links are in the description 😁

  • @Intellistan
    @Intellistan2 жыл бұрын

    Dang man... didn't even run it. To compare volume

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Look at previous videos for comparisons

  • @obiakachike7974
    @obiakachike7974 Жыл бұрын

    Heavy duty

  • @wextremeart4399
    @wextremeart43992 ай бұрын

    Who is they call who about making your bumper

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 ай бұрын

    Link in video description

  • @ChaosCoordinator123
    @ChaosCoordinator1233 жыл бұрын

    Not one to typically partake in "troll" behavior, but the video was way longer than necessary and "build" is a misleading title as you bought everything and merely modified. I'm looking to build one... not buy. Looks nice though!

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Part of our channel is longer videos sorry you weren't happy about that but there is a fast forward button just like the Ole cassette players.. good luck on your build from scratch. 😁

  • @MR_UNOoo
    @MR_UNOoo2 жыл бұрын

    She's not using her legs to try and lift that generator

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    With that generator weighing in @110 lbs, she needs to be using someone else's legs.. Lol

  • @mattflowers5510
    @mattflowers55102 жыл бұрын

    I’m 12 minutes into the video and have yet to see a generator box

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fast forward then 😁

  • @1must723
    @1must7232 жыл бұрын

    What do people think of bidens new bill to restrict RV mileage to 18 miles from your home address from june 2022 the bill number is th557.458

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like bs to me. Show me proof please.

  • @johnhershey4010
    @johnhershey40103 жыл бұрын

    Ill give you a $1.00 for it lol

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol 😂👍

  • @trevorwesterdahl6245
    @trevorwesterdahl62452 жыл бұрын

    You talk about weight, then show the worst material on earth.... the diamond plate which is heavy, holds in heat, and is the worst for sound reduction. Literally, a fail in every category but looks. Face it, looks are what mattered. Not even going into the endless choices that made much more sense. I am not trying to be rude, but do research. You choose heavy, hot, and noisy. Most want light, cool, and noise dampening.

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like you are the brains between the two of us. Here this whole time I thought aluminum was lightweight and dissipated heat quickly. I mean, Ford uses aluminum on all their trucks... what were they thinking? it's so heavy! And computers and every other radiator type device uses aluminum fins to get rid of heat... what were they thinking? Not trying to be rude but show me a video of how you could do it better. Keyboard Warriors and armchair engineers. That's what the world needs more of.

  • @donnienicholson4162
    @donnienicholson4162 Жыл бұрын

    You talk to much...lol

  • @Rvdaydream

    @Rvdaydream

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you watched any of our other videos 😂 yep our channel has alot of talking..