Hello and welcome to the Colorado Camperman's KZread Channel! Here you'll find videos ranging from modifications & upgrades to our travel trailer, DIY projects for your RV, camping trip videos, improvements to our Colorado mountain property, RV/Camper product reviews, and general RV/Camping topics. I also share tips and tricks I've learned over the years. In the camping off-season (November-April) I strive to a video once a month and during the camping season (May-October) a video every 2-3 weeks.
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Very nice thank you!
My Ford expedition 2011 Waze like 6300 pounds
Thank you for filming THE IDIOTS. I serious doubt that it will change the idiots, but it probably will prevent the geniuses like me from getting lazy and doing something STUPID. Good video & tutorial.
Lol, thanks for the comment and watching!
Thanks, mine broke last night. QF quick fix . 😂
Clorox doesn’t kill mold but peroxide will. Look it up
Worked just fine for me, never had any issues again.
I run 25% of my house (hot water direct vent, gas stove w starter, lights, furnace) on the 2000 watt but I’ve been thinking about the 3500-8000 and putting a whole relay up for downtime. The ohio storms we just had sealed the deal. Thanks for the awesome video.
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment and watching!
Just stumbled upon this when debating getting a topper for my Silverado.. didn’t think about having to crawl all the way back instead of reaching into the bed… that would get old. Side note I see your a broncos fan, Go broncos!
I have a Moonlander now. I love it! It is basically a giant topper and a camper. Tons of room. Thanks for watching!
Hey guys, you know what will be a cool idea? these toppers for Jeeps and Willys from the 40s, 50s through 90s!!! I have been in the market for something like this for a while...
That will be a cool rig to see! Thanks for the comment and watching.
Did you have to buy the wheel kit separately?
Yes, it is sold separately.
We have 280watts and 310 ah lithium battery with a 1.5kw sinewave inverter for intermittent loads like microwave/induction hob, toaster eyc - we have a one-item rule - just one thing on at a time - never used a hook up or genny
Heck yeah, that is awesome! Glad it is working out for you. Thank you for sharing!
Is this idiot for real. Mommas boy
I see alot of people use that extender for the faucet..doing mines today
I've seen that too. Good luck, thanks for watching!
@@ColoradoCamperman completed not a bad thing if you gotta modify
how about gas mileage and cost to maintain/repair ?
Got you covered! kzread.info/dash/bejne/o39qpKaEYs-1nag.html
We just purchased the Predator 4550 at Harbor Freight bc our power has been down since yesterday afternoon and still down. Right now we have our stand-up freezer, GE Cafe refrigerator, a fan and our neighbor's fridge all hooked up and it has been smooth. No overload light on. I am so glad we made this purchase!!
Sorry you're out of power! I'm glad the generator is working out for you and your neighbor. It has been a great generator for us. Thanks for the comment and watching!
For cost reasons... is it possible to add another 200 watt kit months later?
Definitely! Although, you should only need to buy the panels with mounting hardware and a Y connector. You shouldn't need to get another kit.
Great video btw
Thanks for the comment and watching!
I really don’t understand that thumb not closing 180 degrees. Love the machine but as an owner of a heavily wooded property that would be an issue for me. I’m trying to decide between this and Rippa Texas mini
I agree 100%, it's annoying. You can still grab stuff, you just have to have the bucket in the proper position and move the stick out a little more. Definitely get a machine with a hydraulic cooler! I have been having issues with mine overheating lately.
@@ColoradoCamperman that makes sense. Just one of those little quirks I suppose. Each of these brands of the minis seem to have their own little down fall. It’s hard to find one that has the proper cooling fans, easy to maintain, has the drive gear protection, hydraulic cooling system, built strong etc. I’m deep in research on them all and it seems like basically it’s a give and take. Any idea if you could add some more fans or hydraulic cooler on your model? I’ve seen them on the new AGT industrial mini
@@ryanyoung2368 The hydraulic cooler comes standard on the 2024 YH14 models. Mine was a 2023 so it did not have one. If I were to go back, I would have purchased the XH14 because it had better engine access with doors/a hood and a hydraulic cooler. But for some reason Kymron no longer sells them? Not sure why that is. At this point, I am actually considering getting a larger machine. I really like the YH14 and there are a lot of pros to a smaller machine. However, for the projects I have on my to do list, a larger machine would be more suitable and save me a ton of time!
Best advice I can give is not to buy one! They are all junk
I agree with you somewhat. We bought our 2010 camper used for $12k and with CASH. We stayed on top of the maintenance and had it for 10 years with no major issues. We got rid of it because we stopped camping. Most people will buy campers new and finance them. They think because they buy a new camper there will be no repairs or maintenance and are surprised when they have issues. IMHO, newer campers are not built as well as older campers. Generally speaking, these are poorly constructed mobile homes that get abused with every mile you drive them down the road. If you buy a camper, you need to realize that there is recurring maintenance and repairs that need to be done.
Do I need to make another connection to the battery or use the one that is already in my travel trailer?
You should be able to use the existing connection in your travel trailer. Look at 11:14 in the video, I discuss how I hook everything up. Good luck and thanks for watching!
We are moving to co this year trying to buy a few acres to put a pole barn up and park our 5th wheel under until we can build a house
Does the wheel kit come with a handle?
Yes
I want some, but have ez tow suspension and distance between tires is like over twice what yours is.
That's how my in-laws camper is too.
@ColoradoCamperman I measured and is approx 16-17 inches between. Last night found one made by Bal, extended chocks that should fit, will see when arrives.
Only downside of this comparison is you have a 20 yr old diesel compared to a newer gaser
Yep, 14 year difference between the trucks. Just making a comparison based on the vehicles I owned.
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Hey, can you help me how many percent the battery I want the battery little bit low help me bury in the mail how many percent the battery? Can you show me in KZread channel what’s called? Don’t want the battery all down on one percent say the cycles of the battery cell is as high as 2000 cycles, LiFePO4 🥹
I just bought a coat away that looks exactly the same! I plug it in! And I try setting the temp to colder it still at its 26 degrees set temperature! How do I set it
Didn't it come with an instruction manual?
It did! I read it ! Pretty simple! My fridge it’s just not getting cold! I’m in the process of returning it
Why didn’t you install adjustable brackets so you can adjust for best direction sunlight??
I didn't want to have to adjust them. It was enough power for us that it wasn't necessary.
Would eternabond tape be better than dicor or use both together?! First dicor then eternabond!
You could use either, or both, your choice.
Good morning! So I have the same Kymron. I have about 50hrs on it. I’m also having issues with the hydraulics getting very hot. My dad is a retired forklift mechanic and was telling me the hydraulic tank is way to small for these machines. I’m considering having a larger one fabricated. Other than that it’s a little beast of a machine!
Thanks for your input! It is good to know I am not the only one with this issue. Did you ask your Dad if a hydraulic cooler would help? I'm considering buying one and added it. The new YH14's have a cooler. I talked to Ron about adding one but they do not have any in stock. I considered purchasing one on Ebay.
Nice man, that was his first suggestion! I’m definitely going to install one
$$$$$ how much.
For what? Moonlander? Fridge? Chair? Moonlander pricing is on their website www.radicaproducts.com/moonlander
I think I will do mostly boondocking camping when I get my trailer. This offered some great info! Thank you!
That is the best kind of camping! Have fun out there and thanks for watching!
Okay if I start out with the 200 watt system can I eventually add watts to the system
Yes, just check your charge controller to see how much you can add. Thanks for watching!
On one hand you got the guy in the Dakoda, on the other hand you got guys saying you should not exceed 1/2 of the rated capacity.
First off, you should always tow within the capacities of your truck. Secondly, I think it depends on the terrain you are driving. For instance, about 2 months ago I was towing around 11,500 lb of rock in a dump trailer. In town on flat roads I was able to go the posted speed limits. Then I took it up to our cabin at 9700 ft. There are some very steep sections. In one area, I was going 15 miles per hour with the pedal to the metal (speed limit was 30). If I was towing 50 to 60% of my capacity, I could have easily been going the speed limit.
How loud are these? Can never really tell
At mid throttle, it is about as loud as a gas powered lawn mower. It is a louder with the throttle all the way up and quieter with the throttle down. I usually wear headphones when operating, so the noise doesn't bother me. Thanks for watching!
Great video except you should be using prob atleast 1.5 gal per coat . Not 1 gal for the whole job !
I used 2 gallons. Thanks for watching
I will never forget the ton of dust my truck always got when driving to Eleven Mile reservoir in CO (the dirt area campground) ahh painfull...
I believe it! It got nasty in my topper prior to this install. This seal helped dramatically. Thanks for watching!
If you hook up to the battery , that red goes to positive and that’s it?
Yes, the bolts on the tongue act as the negative/ground.
Great video very simple instruction thank you my issue is and I’m not sure if you can help me with it or anyone for some reason the one I’m replacing was scraping on the ground. Just go ahead and replace it with another electrical tongue jack but I’m worried that it’s gonna scrape on the ground as well so I don’t wanna just replace it and have to keep replacing it. I’m pretty sure it was the scraping that ruined my last one so I’m not sure are there shorter ones like ones with a shorter steam on them either way I don’t know if there’s some way of making it so that it doesn’t scrape on the ground. I can’t seem to find any videos specifically about this issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
My In-Laws have a foot for the bottom of theirs that kicks up for transport. It looks like this: amzn.to/4forA54 You may be able to remove the one you have and put this one on instead.
@@ColoradoCamperman thanks I will check it out
There will be a bigger difference in fuel economy when towing. Diesels won't lose as many MPG's when pulling a load. Back when diesel fuel was cheaper than gasoline and it was only a $5k engine upgrade it made a lot of sense to get the diesel for improved fuel economy. Now that diesel fuel is more expensive and it's a $10k upgrade, the numbers aren't singing the same tune.
That is all true! Thanks for the comment and watching!
OK SOME SAFETY TIPS: Always use heavy duty DC breakers at the positive battery terminals before the wires go anywhere else. Always use a heavy duty breaker between your inverter and your batteries. Always use a breaker between your solar panel and your solar charge controller.. These breakers should be rated for the max current that will be drawn though those devices.. Keep your cables as short as you can and use the proper size wire that is rated for or even higher than the current that will be drawn through those devices. Check "amperage capacity for wire" charts (online) to determine what gauge wire that is required for your system.. You would be surprised at the number of DYI people who do not know what they are doing and end up with inverter cables heating up like a toaster element. Keep it safe.. do the research, use correct and safe wiring to avoid issues and a possible fire. More importantly, if you don't know what you are doing.. FIND SOMEONE WHO DOES
Thanks for the comment and watching!
Very well put.
I bought one of these and it came with the walls.It was huge and I loved it but the only problem I had was taking it down by myself. I couldn't pull the top down for some reason. Also I am kind of short so I had a hard time getting the top up to begin with but I used some rocks to hold it down and used a stool to step on to pop it open. I recommend using 2 people to put it up and take it down.
Thanks for sharing your experience and watching!
What a great product review. Thanks for your effort & objectivity.
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment and watching!
@ColoradoCamperman I'm pretty much sold on this model for our small home. Eastern TX we have frequent storms / outages. In fact, this make model is on backorder around these parts. Thanks again.
How is the noise?
It's not bad at all. The only noise it makes is when the compressor runs. It has a slight hum/fan noise but it's not loud.
My panel only shows 1.5v and in reverse polarity. Anything I can do?
Either something is damaged or it is wired wrong. You could have some bad diodes.
This video answered a lot of questions I had. Thank you for the short and helpful video.
I'm glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment and watching!
4550 is waste. 3500 is perfect
4550 is waste? What exactly does that mean?
@@ColoradoCampermanit can't run my house... an the little one can be connected to my house without peoblem.
@@CarolSanchez-dl6vg I wonder if you have the 4500 and not the 4550. The 4500 was recalled from Harbor Freight because of issues you're talked about. I ended up returning my 4500 and exchanged it for the 4550. The 4550 works fine for me.
@@ColoradoCamperman thatbsound good, but i had the 4550 and it doesn't work good. I onle can conected 2 fans and thats all. The other one (3500) was worked properly with 1 big samsung fridge, 1 55" tv, 1 standing fan, 1 fish tank, 1 deep freezer all together in the morning, and 1 portable a/c 12btu, the fridge, 2 phone chargers, 1 fish tank by nights without problems. Now i have the 5000 predator and I hope it will be bether than 4550. I forget to mentioned that 4550 can't run my fridge, only my fridge. Thats the reason why is trash for me.
@@CarolSanchez-dl6vg That's interesting, I wonder if you got a bad unit. It doesn't make sense that the 3500 would work with all that but the 4550 wouldn't. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Good to hear from you. You have a beautiful place. I hope it’s close to home. Sorry for your issues with the crawler. That boy is getting big. Enjoy!
Thanks Bob! We really enjoy our place. Thankfully it is pretty close to home, we didn't want anything too far away. I replaced the hydraulic fluid on the excavator yesterday. I talked to Ron with K&R and he said that may fix the problem. I'm hoping that it will. I'm heading up there again this weekend with the excavator, so we will see. The lil dude is getting huge! He is growing up fast. Thanks for the comment and watching!
Does my capacity change if I'm towing gooseneck 5th wheel or bumper pull? Or is it the same just pulls better? Thanks
Your tongue weight will likely be greater for a 5th wheel but overall tow capacity will be the same. I've never towed a 5th wheel but I've heard it is a more pleasant experience, especially with heavy loads. Check your truck manufacturer's towing guide/recommendations for more info. Thanks for watching.
Love your setup and ofcourse love the Moonlander. Please stop saying "like" for no reason. Like it's like hard to like listen like to.
What about grounding if required
I believe the directions say to ground for every use. I've personally never met a single person that grounds their portable generator while using it.