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I do know that it is 44" from the deck... so maybe 6 or 8 more inches down from that? Sorry i am not by the trailer this moment. This setup has been surprisingly stable. I have taken it softroading in the mountains and beach camping on Cape Lookout. Never had any issues. But of course I am not doing rocks or anything like that. So far it can go anywhere my Honda Pilot can 🤣 here is a video taking the trailer off the beaten path: ruclips.net/video/9oD6zq297f0/видео.htmlsi=ifRAehGv637BBhsz

Currently this GB40 1000A unit is $99.99 on Amazon

I believe this is a 1/2"

Agreed. The whole lid comes off when necessary for ventilation 👍

What are you trying to connect to? A power station or a charge controller, or?

Good point. The manual would support your point to never connect solar panels under load). However, I have never had any negative repercussions from connecting or disconnecting panels to charge controllers in a variety of situations. But no doubt it is possible to damage some component and that is why they say not to.

Its a bit bigger than a lawn mower battery

@@kampinglogik oh ok. Thank you.

If any of the power output sections are "on" (even if nothing is plugged in) with the Jackery power stations, it will show some output momentarily or even a constant low wattage draw. So always good to keep the power output buttons switched off when not in use.

@@kampinglogik like parasitic draw?

@@user-wt1nk6sr8h Sorry for the non-scientific explanaition... but It could be that it has something to do with the inverter, or the other electronics that are active in the "brain" of the power station. Similarly, all stand alone inverters have some draw when they are on, as an example. All these items have LCDs, and monitoring functions that are running off the battery's power, and require some draw.

Yes so peaceful!

Cheers! glad it could be helpful

Thanks for watching!!

Interesting... yeah they might be a little light weight for a raccoon! After many late night interactions with raccoons while camping in various parts of the US... I have decided raccoons are the most insufferable of all the critters who want to raid the camp site. Literally easier to run off a black bear... Back to the trap - its cheap, but even if it it works once, the cost is significantly less than paying a professional to remove it

AWESOME! Thanks for watching!

Do it, you will love it! We just got back from camping with ours, it has been so solid loaded up with all our gear and a rooftop tent for many trips and thousands of miles now

Awesome! Yeah they are apparently pretty darn tough! I had a guy at an RV repair place tell me "well they don't make them like they used to!"

Haha no problem! Glad it was helpful! Cheers :-)

Hahaha yeah definitely my little dude 😀

Hey thanks for watching! Yes despite the brief rain storm it was a great trip

What states are you planning to visit?

Yeah no problem!! Glad this was helpful. I assume the idea is that you can use the canopy on all kinds of terrain. Other than the not having a floor attached, its a great canopy. We have had it up in some crazy winds, and it has held up well.

Yeah that isnt too bad. The hotter temps will bring the wattage output down. In Vegas you will probably get the best performance in the winter months

Interesting. I have definitely used it a couple times with no problems. But was nowhere near the "rated" weight limit ... its sold by Harbor Freight, so I'm sure if people were having problems with it at this point after many years on the market we'd know about it and they'd be getting sued.

All depends on the wattage draw of your machine. But if its under 300 watts it will definitely work. Though you may want a larger battery capacity to ensure getting thru the night. Using round numbers- if your machine pulls 100 watts per hour, this Jackery would last you just under 3 hours. If it draws 50 watts it would last 6 hours approx. and so on.

Thanks for the info 👍

No worries! Sorry, I just saw your commeny and had edited it to add more info. So look at it one more time. The main thing with power stations is to remember that there are 2 numbers, one is the wattage draw the unit can handle from everything plugged into it, and the battery capacity. In general the larger those two numbers the better for use, but the more the unit will cost, of course

Gotcha. Thanks again 😊

@@r.r3422 cheers!!

Yes it is "smart" and will only trickle charge at that point

Thanks for watching! These are just 14 gauge... at 100 watts/5 amps you don't need very thick cables at this short of length

Thanks so much for watching!! This thing has handled some pretty rough weather (wind/rain/sand)

Hahaha we are amateurs. But thanks for watching and for the feedback!

Thank you so much for watching!! Your comment means so much to me because we have never had a large budget, or any "budget" to speak of when traveling or working on our camping setup. Dave Ramsey would have a fit if he knew haha. But, seriously, I really never have had money to work on this stuff so I just squeak by a little at a time, when I can. Same with trips we just squeeze them in when possible (both time and money) and make the most of the opportunities. Always thankful to get out there and enjoy seeing new places (and some old places) with the fam. Sometimes its hard work or extra work with the fam, but its always been worth it. Now they are pros and always fun to travel with. So I am glad this can encourage you to work with what you have and in the manner you can. Its fun to work on this stuff, and worth it to get out there, and always better than staying at home :-)

@@kampinglogik Thanks for your personal reply. Even though I was initially drawn to your video because you and I both have G30 vans in common, your van travel knowledge and relaxed attitude toward making simple things work are refreshing. What I found watching is how much you love your family, and I know that you give your all to that commitment. It's enjoyable seeing how the van has contributed to your family's happiness. and experiences.

Wow, again I can't tell you how much this means, and I am so grateful for the kind words. You are right, having the van set up to go makes short, and or, last minute trips much more possible. I have been blessed to unexpectedly get out twice in the last two weeks with two of my little ones (the 4 and 7 year old), one trip down to the beach and one to the lake, with the van. Other than turning on the fridge and throwing the food in, the van is pretty much ready to go, we leave the stove, bedding and fans in the back. Just need to add personal items and whatever "activity" items, such as paddle boards/floats/boogie/surf boards (depending on the destination). Though you could of course camp without a van camper, the van adds a level of comfort and familiarity for the little ones. Like their older sisters who were the same age when we got the van 8 years ago, they never complain, are always game to go on a trip, and sleep great in the van. I think the solid sleep (or lack there of) can be one of the major detractions for families trying to camp with young ones, and the van helps with that. Not to mention, the advantage of shelter if you get hit by weather. To your original point... yes I have found that keeping it simple helps trips stay fun! The more complex the set up is, the more time you have to spend NOT hanging out with the fam and enjoying whatever the destination has to offer.

Wow, thanks so much!! Cheers!

Hey thanks for watching. Not sure why it matters if a Jackery, or any other power station is on its side, as far as I know lithium batteries can be oriented in any direction. I remember that being a selling point over lead Acid batteries. I have had this specific Jackery for a couple years and have used it extensively. Just from my own use I can say it has not had any effect. I'm not storing it like this, but when my kids use it in the van or the RTT it definitely ends up on its side. Just thinking it through... power tools alos use lithium ion cells (as does this older Jackery) and are in all orientations at some point.

@@kampinglogik not sure either.

The app is a little finicky, I had it hooked up but it wasn't simple enough to keep using. I haven't checked to see if theyve updated it

Thanks so much for watching! Yes it seems like a van would be perfect for you!

Awesome. Thanks for watching!

Well, it probably depends on the condition of the 1980 van. Mine has been going strong, still has the original drive train. Its been all over California, coast to coast, around the Rocky Mts. and from Maine to Florida, all towing a travel trailer. We camp in it regularly, out twice this past month. So of course I feel positively about it haha. Big advantage is you can do a lot of repairs yourself and many parts are relatively cheap. A modern vehicle would likely be a bit more comfortable for long road trips.

I replaced it with a 14" fan. The template for the hole in the roof is pretty universal so it just dropped right in, exact same size.

@@kampinglogik Good to know. What if I want to put solar panels there. Won't I need to plug that hole -- roof it over??

@@craigkdillon Yeah, you will definitely want to seal it up tight! Solar panels won't prevent water leaking in on their own. Maybe just replace the AC with a cheap rv non-powered vent for ease of install.

This one does not, unfortunately.

Never mind I see it’s a 87

Yep 1987, still going strong!

Haha cheers! Thanks for watching

Well, I knew this because the first shop I took it to when I bought the van told. I believe the refill connections are totally different, but you better check on that. From a classic car site... "Cars manufactured prior to 1995 originally came with R-12 Freon, a refrigerant that was discontinued due potential ozone damage"

Hey good point! I've taken this trailer all over now, so far, so good! Thanks for watching

79-93, only the 93 Cobras had factory 5 lugs

Oh interesting. How ofte. Did you use them before they quit working?

Hey thanks for watching! I totally agree that the greatest advantage is being able to just unhitch and leave camp set up and just drive away. Believe it or not, the tent+trailer is amazingly stable, even at higher speeds or on dirt roads. I've never had any issues with tipping, with the trailer loaded or unloaded, doesn't seem to matter. I have towed it from Virginia to Florida and back twice so far, with multiple shorter trips back and forth to the lake or to the beach (200-600 mile round trips)... no issues. And I have pulled it with the Honda Pilot you see here and with my Chevy G30 van. With the Chevy van I can barely tell its back there. The more you load the trailer bed the lower the center of gravity will be. But the tent really isn't all that heavy, 160ish lbs. Also, the trailer doesn't have suspension like a passenger vehicle, its pretty rigid, so it doesn't sway/roll in the same manner. Plus the tent is actually a touch lower on the trailer than it would be on my SUVs roof rack. My dad has also mounted his tent on his trailer now and tows it with the Mitsubishi Montero in this video, which is not very heavy and he also has no problems towing this setup. Anyway- my vote is stick it on a trailer, it will be great! Worst case, just put it back on your SUV and sell the trailer haha