Almost Catastrophic! Trying To Leave ~ Winterizing Fail On My Way South
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My name is Eric and I travel with my cats, “Tara” & “Opie” in a 24ft 2001 Ford Tioga RV named “Freeda” and tow either a 2014 Smart Car named “Tater Tot” or my 2012 Harley Softail Slim named “Black Betty” in a 6x10 trailer. We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010.
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Eric, solve lots of problems-INSULATE THE SHED ! It keeps stuff warm in winter and keeps the heat down in summer. Also, make sure it's air tight as possible. You can heat this very economically even with a air filled electric radiator heater. I have a shed like this. Make sure you do the ceiling as well! You will be much happier and much less STRESS.
Unfortunately he has limited time before the cold. I love how you share every little bit of your new ventures with us Eric and not make it seem like everything is peaches and cream. The only thing tho,(or maybe I missed it) was the part of the puppy episode. I know one day you adopted him and were super excited about it and then all of a sudden there was no more talk of the adorable little guy? What happened? Well hoping and looking forward to you and the kitties new adventures and you all will be safe for sure. Oh another question is what is this EMS thing on your trailer battery. Is this a possibility for Blue? Just curious. Love what you did with your property. Dan is a lucky guy to have such a great place to stay. Hoping he can make some videos too of his life there?? Okay well safe travels you three.
Yep Insulation is Key. In AZ my new Tuff Shed was clothed with insulation all way around.
Within hrs of she’d constructed
It has so many benefits as you mentioned . I used to work as a Energy Advisor. Save $$ with Insulation
If you don't let certain materials breath out will have problems
Good luck with this mickey collection up
Pack Rats love insulated sheds in high desert. He should have bait stations down or he may not like what he finds when he returns.
I noticed Opie was watching you explain how well the Christmas tree was tied down. I think he said, challenge accepted!😊
Eric! Just want to know😀... How are you supposed to know how to prepare for different seasons if you keep leaving your property when the weather gets over baring for you😁 thats part of learning to live on the land by experiencing different weather.🤷♀️😁
Everybody needs a home base.
1:04 "probably the latest I've ever decorated for Christmas".... And IMO, it's still too early 🤣 (yeah, I'm a grinch)
clean out the shed, sprayfoam insulate the shed, and put in a mini split that runs on DC power.
I did not see your comment until now, so I didn't steal your idea, LOL! I thought I was the first to suggest it.
Insulate my friend. And skirt the building. Use an electric heater you have free electricity. The place looks Great.
Cheapest fix would be make a wood box for batteries, put a 60 watt bulb in it on a temp switch. No expensive propane needed. What’s for lunch?
Eric, just locate your batteries below grade with an insulated lid. The ground won't freeze much like a basement.
Note to Tater. Buy Lion Energy or Battle Born batteries with internal heaters made right here in the USA.
I've used regular old 25w to 40w lightbulbs to protect outdoor plumbing in Wisconsin in winter, with insulation boxes surrounding them.
Why did you not insulate the building, before filling it up with your treasures... better get that shed insulated. the sooner, the sooner the better Eric...
I made a little room around my water holding take for my well water. I then put on a open bottom bracket on one wall with a hole just big enough to hold one of those heaters that plug into the outlet.. Then a heavy duty extension cord to the actual wall outlet. The thermostat is set at 60. The little box room is warmed when it goes below 60. All I'm heating is a 2'x 4' x 3' high area. Nothing freezes. Costs next to nothing.
Don't let that infection settle in your lungs.
Lots of chicken soup and broth or clear stock. Extra huge amount Vitamin C. B vitamins too for energy and strength.😊
❤❤❤❤ A Pelonis brand Oil Filled (sealed) heater with digital thermostat that can be set to any temp would be safer and more efficient. They may also have a diff brand with an app that can be controlled remotely or you could use a smart socket with an app for emergencies to shut off remotely. There is no propane needed, no open flame just oil sealed inside that heats up the register looking thing that eminates heat kind of like the old steam heat registers. It just plugs in to regular outlet for electricity. Not too expensive either around $79.00. I heat my whole house with 2. One would have that shed toasty as can be. ❤❤❤❤
I sure don’t agree with the open flame heater in shed. The Olympian wave 3 heater would be safer. Also transporting propane in the trailer should be in sealed locker with floor vent. Be safe.
Bury your batteries in a box underground!!! The dirt is a fantastic insulator, if they’re underground they will stay at a steady temperature
Not to beat a dead horse but... I had mentioned in the comments a few months ago that you should insulate Babe. Not only will it help to keep it warm in the winter but also help with the heat during the summer. Hanging insulation isn't that difficult and you could probably have that entire shed done in a few hours. After the insulation is done you could even throw up some Luan plywood to finish the look. Insulating Babe will have the added plus of keeping your collectibles safe from temperature changes as well. Good Luck on your journeys this winter.
Order one of those spray in foam kits, or call a contractor to spray it in. Maybe 2 days of work one day to unload the shed and one day to load it back in. Just electronics going would keep it warm.
I bought JITA. 300ah lithium 12V batteries with built in heaters. Not sure if they are selling them still. When under 32 degrees the built in heater kicks in and heats them to 50 degrees. Pretty cool . I have an Aluma aluminum trailer built into a tiny home & it gets cold in Wa state, you know .Hope this helps!!!
Don’t worry about making mistakes, you can’t learn without making mistakes.
And in your case, your mistakes help teach us.
I hope your propane line doesn’t freeze maybe you should Put some insulation around that copper tubing.
Many solar controllers have a low temp cutoff. I would not do the propane. Being ventless it will introduce moisture in the shed.
You inspire a lot of people, that is a good thing. Life is a game and some levels are harder than others. So don't get discouraged. That's how you win.
I love that you are bringing your Guitar Hero stuff with you. I used to be obsessed with Guitar Hero and I was able to play the guitar on expert level for majority of the songs. Whenever I am on a cruise ship with a Guitar Hero in the arcade I play it, haven't got to play it in a while.
I have a cheap solution to your battery temperature issue. If you can dig down below the frost line 18" you'd never need to use a heater. Let the ground keep the batteries at a constant temp year round. Either cut through the floor and dig a shallow cellar or relocate the batteries at the edge of the shed. With 48v the extra length of wire won't cause issues if you don't go crazy.
Any containers with liquid will freeze and bust. Any old liquid crystal electronics will freeze and be ruined. I hope it works out for you.
Hey Eric the Beard looks great man and things look great where you are we are proud of you man
And, I covered the walls with OSB and painted the surface. Get well and happy travels.
buy a rockwool insulation mat or make a box you can put over batteries that are insulated with 100 mm insulation and a regular light bulb keeps it frost free.. do it in my boat live in a country with down to 18 minus degrees
My husband gets a sinus infection every time the weather changes in the fall. No fun. I wouldn't say that you have made a lot of mistakes. It's just trial and error trying to figure out what works and what doesn't. Hopefully BTBB keeps your batteries nice and warm this winter with the changes you have made and you can enjoy your winter in warmer climes.
Tweaking things before you leave. Nice.
We added a mini
Split and heater to our little shed in Kentucky. The t mobile internet helps run the security cameras
Lock items down with straps the trailer bounces, the roads are terrible, Good luck love the vids,
Insulate the ceiling first use 2inch foam then the walls floor cover it with 1/8 sheet wood 🪵
Hey Eric, If you come to florida, Come visit in Jacksonville Florida! there is an Rv park here. Big Tree RV Park. It has over night spots!
I was smelling smoke all summer from those wildfires in Canada..... enjoy.
thank you Eric for letting us know what works and doesnt work. it is so helpful!! Travel safe!
No one seems to care about UL approved batteries but it really is important. No noxious fumes and no concern regarding fires. Lithionics was the first UL approved RV lithium battery. I’ll be loyal to them….and they also self heat below 38 degrees.
Buy 1 or two of those outdoor pet bed warmers. Meant to be a low warmth for animals.
Hot and cold is going to ruin your Mickey collection too. You definitely need to get that shed insulated
Hydraulic is the best way. That's how I do it in Australia. garden hose wrapped around the lithium. connect to a pump and then an Electric 12v or 24v hot water system. triggers off when below 0deg. keeps the battery warm
Yeah, but what happens if hose spring a leak. The water can do a lot of damage. What happens to his collectibles, if the water sprays on them?
My propane tank has cellular connectivity for auto visit by the propane provider. I have an app provided by our propane provider
Get a light color cover for your car when you return, it will be good for spring/summer sun. Safe travels!
Styrofoam is highly flammable. Not a good idea to use around your batteries or to have a heater nearby. You need to change that. Video was very informative.
Well, Eric, a suggestion on the motorcycle, move the mount forward as far as you can go, and that will definitely improve the balance of the trailer. On the shed do spray foam insulation from a reputable company not yourself will make a great improvement I highly suggest not using open flame heater like you got. Very dangerous. As for winterizing RV, sell it and get a four season super C and you won’t have to worry about freezing no more. Safe travels my friend.
Happy winter travels
Leg Lamp is from Christmas Story and RV is from Christmas Vacation.
I'm doing Christmas after Thanksgiving. Today was Veterans Day breakfast and it was good.
Use an indoor outdoor thermometer one for in the shed the other for inside the battery box
Hobotech RUclips channel tested a solar powered Heat \ AC unit . That might work out better for your Tatorland shed.
Your body is rejecting Harley Davidson. Safe travels.
Fastest way to tell if sick or tattoo is take a couple of aspirin if temp goes down in a couple of hours than most likely tattoo..
Oh, a 100.1 isn't really a fever. 102 and higher is a fever.
Yeah the desert. Either Boiling or freezing! Well you get a week n a half of decent temps
Odd that the sungold doesn't have a temperature sensor to stop charging when it gets to 32F. My standalone Epever has one came with a sensor leads to run them to the battery box. Guess I won't be buying a sungold while doesn't freeze often once in a while it does. My Epever charger it protects my batteries. I looked at Signature solar seems like at least the lower power ones don't have one either. Maybe they all rely on the BMS to handle this probably the reason they recommend to buy server rack style batteries instead of the cheaper 12V typical RV type looking batter.
Some charge controllers will not allow the batteries to charge until it gets warm enough.
Tattoos look really nice! I was wondering if you could share which shop/artist did them?! Thanks 🙏
Safe travels great solutions for stuff, Happy Holidays, Christmas
One day at a time. We are at Quartzsite. We would ove to visit with you. My husband said you are doing good with solar.
Eric, I might rethink that ventless heater in with your collectibles. Ventless heater produce water as a byproduct of combustion it will rust any steel you have in that shed fairly quickly. A friend of mine had one of those heaters in outbuilding many years ago and it rusted anything steel in the shed. Not trying to bash you just don't want all of your stuff to get rusted up. Keep the good stuff coming buddy.
I wonder about leaving that gas heater in there going for months what kind of damage it might cause. Although here in AZ never gets about 15-20% humidity. Winter, I have seen it get down to 5% humidity.
Need to get steps with hand rails for the shed ,fall off could get hurt or someone cold sue u
the 12v heating pads will work if you build a raised platform for the Redodo battery bank and fix the pads to the underside of that, leaving good air circulation. Use a 48 to 12v converter to power the pads or plug a 12v transformer into a mains voltage outlet
The propane solution is like crazy dangerous IMO. Maybe it'll be fine but an open flame is always a risk. I build a heated cat shelter for my cats with a 250 watt bulb, you could probably use a 150 watt bulb for this and not have a problem. Obviously you don't want to put it too close.
Ultimately this is the price of having bad batteries I guess.
About how many watts do you think? I estimated about 20 watts should handle it. (Per sq ft) Connect 4 (or 5)12v pads in series for your 48v system.
good question - with an insulted hood that might be enough, but I would go for more initially @@kenfishfisher
@@mattstopa9436 I agree with you one hundred percent on open flame risks. Especially since he has an impressive collectible cache.
I'm not sure your heat lamp solution is viable in such a large space, or long term dependable. Good idea though.
While heating pads may keep the batteries warm, ( the whole point of NF putting the propane heater in,) it doesn't heat the whole shed.
Yes I would think insulating would be the simplest solution and safest
I always wondered what battery voices would sound like! 😀
Old saying : if you haven't failed ,you haven't tried.🐈⬛🐈😉
Traylor Swift 12:25 - very cool name for that. Its been awhile since i last watched a video from your channel. I been traveling a little myself. I see you are somewhere different than the house you had near St Louis.
Not that I know anything but I lived in Arizona for 50 years. I really would’ve just insulated that shed. Still a great video.
Glad you called the experts.
Go to wally world and get a heating pad 120v, or a heating blanket 120v!
Eric, be careful to get plenty of rest, good food, and quality sleep. Your immune system is likely compromised, so don’t overdo anything. Your body will heal itself if you let it, but you especially need to take care of yourself. 👍
Hey that propane tanks needs painting 😊 maybe some cactus,mountains and date palms i'm taking orders now
Theresa Field@ Cross Roads DnT
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tuned in 2 watch eric and found bob villa instead,lol.ur pretty handy at building stuff buddy.
Soo…. If you put those batteries on a metal shelving unit and then put those 12v heating pads on the shelf below them, with nothing on the pads, would that provide enough heat without damaging anything ?
I had to chuckle...why is my car "Sparkie" in your video.😊
im surprised you havent had a RC car sponsor yet lol
Hope you feel better soon
Eric my name is Tom Kowalski, my wife and I have been following you on u tube since the pandemic. We appreciate your sharing of the journeys. You, have kept us sane during these Topsy turvy times.
We bought a coach and are about to embark on our first journey. We hope to see you sometime as we travel. GOD bless you
Eric if you use a heat pad that nurseries use to germinate seeds. Under the the sead beds. They are made to go to 77°. They are made to go underneath those batteries. Or send beds or what ever.
hi eric hey i wanted to let u know their are gel filled batteries that are good 0 to 160 degrees i live off grid full time and had 4 years no prob snow and hot summers and my solar shed is a old shack with no heat or cooling system and they can last 10 years just wanted let u know the fridge video u made was great i got one and got rid my propane fridge thanks share that thanks your videos
Difference between a good bms and a simple one is the low temp cutoff. Which is basically the same temp probe but adding as low temp firmware check. Not sure why the basic Chinese bms doesn't offer that, maybe because it might trip too early and they get returns. Idk.
If you want to do a heat pad look into tile heating pads that go under tile floors their regulated around 60 degrees
Me thinks you need to eat more decorations and less cheese for awhile (Hot Lemon Water, cayenne pepper, honey is good for head congestion 👩🏻⚕️)
You could use what I use a 24 hour Timer with a 200 watt electric heater would work good you can even use a 34 degree outlet after the timer before the heater to turn it off over 34-36 F....Lasko - MyHeat 200W Personal Ceramic Heater only $32.99..... (works 10 hours with just my 1500W Pecron) (just with 15 minute on then 15 minute off.last 10 plus hours)... , last way longer with this.... Thermo-Cube Temperature Controlled Outlet Adapter the $19.00 works great in Ohio... safe travels...hey what about your outdoor screen ?
Tattoos weaken your immune system. If you were already sick and got tattooed it can make it worse.
Wow - is there a mini- split that has heat you could install 🤔 feel better - safe travels Eric ❤
That’s not the “Snow” covered tree is it? It’s hard for me to see. Fake Snow is not safe for pets.
Nice motorhome iam in Evansville in with a good friend who gave me a 1984 holiday Rambler
I can relate to the extra gray in the bears
Safe travels
Safe travels. They make thermostat outlets too. Id just make a basic plywood box for the batteries and put ridgid insulation under and over box. Then a small 110v heater plugged into thermostat outlet to heat box 👍
Add a MPPT controller that monitors temp until you can insulate it.
Have a safe trip brother. 😊
Safe travels!
Try a 12 V DC electric blanket and then insulate around the outside of the blanket or wrap in another heavy blanket.
It is good that you have a security person there.
You are well equipped, and you learn as each year passes. Be safe traveling!❤🙂🐈🐈
It's hard to believe that I have followed you and Kevin for over 10 years! 😊
Mari
We sure miss the road as we see you pull out!😢
I love WALLY Sorry you got sick again. You are probably better by now.
Talking batteries are so cool.
Great video thank you!
You will have regular electric service brought from the street by April.
That sounds like a great security system in theory. In reality I would love to see how fast the police actually react to a call for a possibly triggered alarm.
Happy trails my friend.