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  • Опубликовано: 25 окт 2024
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Комментарии • 204

  • @etiennesprangers1953
    @etiennesprangers1953 3 года назад +5

    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 Год назад

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

  • @darylhawkins4658
    @darylhawkins4658 4 года назад +7

    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.

  • @MrSuzukiyamaha
    @MrSuzukiyamaha 2 года назад +1

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  2 года назад +1

      Will do Dave!! Thanks for watching 😁

  • @LordFalconsword
    @LordFalconsword 4 года назад +6

    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 года назад +1

      Did you visit the drive through zoo?

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  3 года назад +2

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

    • @txjellybean3772
      @txjellybean3772 3 года назад +1

      Oh I love Glen Rose Texas!

  • @jasonbuchanan84
    @jasonbuchanan84 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @jackhood8906
    @jackhood8906 4 года назад +2

    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!

  • @unclerick4569
    @unclerick4569 3 года назад +1

    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 года назад +3

      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 2 года назад +1

      @@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 10 месяцев назад

      Yucca valley 👍🇺🇲

  • @urbanocordeiro785
    @urbanocordeiro785 2 года назад

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

  • @Sal112350
    @Sal112350 3 года назад +1

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

  • @LuckyCharmVision1
    @LuckyCharmVision1 3 года назад +3

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

  • @keitht7546
    @keitht7546 4 года назад +1

    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 ✌🏽

  • @frankpesce5590
    @frankpesce5590 4 года назад +1

    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!!

  • @CLANSON
    @CLANSON 5 месяцев назад

    A very informative video. Great setup!

  • @jessejames1395
    @jessejames1395 Год назад

    Would love a quick video on that canopy storage unit…

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  Год назад +1

      Already covered it... Look in review playlist

  • @crowwingbound2320
    @crowwingbound2320 2 года назад +3

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

  • @lenmiles5150
    @lenmiles5150 Год назад

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

  • @larryjanson4011
    @larryjanson4011 2 года назад

    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 года назад

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

  • @TheCamperCouple
    @TheCamperCouple 4 года назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  4 года назад

      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.

  • @TheMattdavison
    @TheMattdavison 3 года назад

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

  • @thomasdipaolo2349
    @thomasdipaolo2349 4 года назад

    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  4 года назад +1

      Got you covered..... ruclips.net/video/DJsmCvi2O7M/видео.html

    • @thomasdipaolo2349
      @thomasdipaolo2349 4 года назад

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

  • @cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739
    @cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739 10 месяцев назад

    Great set up ...

  • @AndTodaysProjectIs
    @AndTodaysProjectIs 9 месяцев назад

    I like what ya did there!

  • @jeffreywillis3066
    @jeffreywillis3066 6 месяцев назад

    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  6 месяцев назад +1

      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.

  • @tomevans306
    @tomevans306 Год назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  Год назад

      It says generator box and link is next to it 😁

  • @tracydr01
    @tracydr01 2 года назад

    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 года назад +1

      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 2 года назад

      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 RUclips 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.

  • @dadandson6882
    @dadandson6882 Год назад

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

  • @EverythingRVbyPat
    @EverythingRVbyPat 4 года назад

    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  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Pat 😁👍

    • @benitomojarro3134
      @benitomojarro3134 Год назад

      @@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  Год назад +1

      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.

  • @hprider01
    @hprider01 2 года назад +1

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  2 года назад

      Links in the description 😁

  • @rickharold7884
    @rickharold7884 2 года назад

    Super cool. Thanks!

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  2 года назад

      Thanks Rick much appreciated 😁👍

  • @johnirwin1837
    @johnirwin1837 4 года назад

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

  • @joeshook7525
    @joeshook7525 4 года назад +2

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

  • @nathanurick8320
    @nathanurick8320 3 года назад

    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 года назад

      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 года назад

      @@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.

  • @rudydaniels1601
    @rudydaniels1601 4 года назад +2

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  4 года назад +3

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

  • @takeitallin6882
    @takeitallin6882 3 года назад

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

  • @DennisUsrey
    @DennisUsrey 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @guntherflume7129
    @guntherflume7129 4 года назад +1

    Living the dream !

  • @CountryMindful
    @CountryMindful 4 года назад

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

  • @DavidSmith-vo3nd
    @DavidSmith-vo3nd 4 года назад +1

    Thank you sir, Very interesting.

  • @jamesharrison2041
    @jamesharrison2041 3 года назад

    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 года назад

      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

  • @FarmerBoyEli
    @FarmerBoyEli Год назад

    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  Год назад +2

      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..

  • @mikethomsen5096
    @mikethomsen5096 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome video thank you 😎

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  6 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @thomasmiller2089
    @thomasmiller2089 3 года назад

    Awesome video!

  • @josephrawls
    @josephrawls 4 года назад

    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  4 года назад +1

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

  • @alvisjenkins1305
    @alvisjenkins1305 Месяц назад

    Today 2024, the cost for an aluminum diamond plate 1/8 inch thickness generator box 3x2x2 for my Firman 4100/3300 runs about 12-15 dollars. My design would be waterproof but not made to run in the enclosure.

  • @nextgenerationmotion2242
    @nextgenerationmotion2242 3 года назад

    Very informative and helpful

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  3 года назад

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

  • @denniswinston7365
    @denniswinston7365 4 года назад

    Seriously looking good

  • @Truckerbigjim
    @Truckerbigjim Год назад

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

    • @Truckerbigjim
      @Truckerbigjim Год назад

      AUX

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  Год назад +1

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

  • @sassas5492
    @sassas5492 4 года назад +1

    Great video love your videos.

  • @Hm-bz4ps
    @Hm-bz4ps 3 года назад

    Great channel!

  • @anthonymarino4260
    @anthonymarino4260 3 года назад

    nice build. well done

  • @jackwilliams7938
    @jackwilliams7938 3 года назад

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

  • @marshalfulgium8134
    @marshalfulgium8134 3 года назад

    Thank you sir for the video!

  • @alextorres_2023
    @alextorres_2023 3 года назад

    Great job mate!!

  • @robertduncan2742
    @robertduncan2742 3 года назад

    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  3 года назад

      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

  • @briizcustoms9543
    @briizcustoms9543 2 года назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  2 года назад

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

  • @trevorselch5574
    @trevorselch5574 2 года назад

    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 года назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  2 года назад

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

  • @cholloway4
    @cholloway4 3 года назад

    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 года назад +1

      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..

  • @chanfamgetaways2706
    @chanfamgetaways2706 3 года назад

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

  • @mark98070
    @mark98070 4 года назад

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

  • @texasbradley
    @texasbradley 2 года назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  2 года назад +2

      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...

  • @merlew357
    @merlew357 4 года назад

    Very well done!

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  4 года назад +1

      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

  • @gregprince2523
    @gregprince2523 4 года назад

    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  4 года назад

      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

  • @karenmyers3793
    @karenmyers3793 3 года назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  3 года назад

      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 RUclips I'm sure someone has installed one and shot a video of it.

  • @c.a.mcneil7599
    @c.a.mcneil7599 3 года назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  3 года назад +1

      Downward facing vent slats allow airflow but not water entry

  • @michaelfinley9988
    @michaelfinley9988 3 года назад

    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 года назад +1

      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 👍👍

  • @productivecough7148
    @productivecough7148 4 года назад

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

  • @stevekraynik2991
    @stevekraynik2991 4 года назад

    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  4 года назад

      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  4 года назад

      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.

  • @glenndickson7627
    @glenndickson7627 2 года назад

    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 года назад

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

    • @glenndickson7627
      @glenndickson7627 2 года назад

      @@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 года назад +1

      Yes.. We can run a 15000 BTU..

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/xkGil4bMqkA/видео.html

  • @FranksDIY
    @FranksDIY 4 года назад

    great tips

  • @bushpilotdude7154
    @bushpilotdude7154 2 года назад

    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 года назад

      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 Год назад

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

  • @jml9181
    @jml9181 4 года назад

    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  4 года назад +2

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

    • @jml9181
      @jml9181 4 года назад

      RVdaydream I will definitely watch them and thank you.

  • @craftymulligar
    @craftymulligar 9 месяцев назад

    Good tips

  • @alanburks4805
    @alanburks4805 4 года назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  4 года назад

      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....

  • @mobile8873
    @mobile8873 3 года назад

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

  • @johnr5545
    @johnr5545 2 года назад

    Nice job god bless

  • @Cheeto_Puffs21
    @Cheeto_Puffs21 3 года назад

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

  • @davidmcconnell8690
    @davidmcconnell8690 4 года назад

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

  • @Mike-01234
    @Mike-01234 2 года назад

    Probably put some extra LED lights on it.

  • @jerrysims7900
    @jerrysims7900 4 года назад

    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  4 года назад +1

      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 4 года назад

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

  • @jhonnygarcia7396
    @jhonnygarcia7396 2 года назад

    What are the dimensions of the box ?

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  2 года назад

      Links are in the description..

  • @omahaomaha8694
    @omahaomaha8694 4 года назад +1

    Great video 👍

  • @leanderpruett4924
    @leanderpruett4924 Год назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  Год назад

      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 Год назад

      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 Год назад

      @@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  Год назад

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

  • @tomtee4442
    @tomtee4442 2 года назад

    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  2 года назад

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

  • @dhavalpatel7199
    @dhavalpatel7199 2 года назад

    thank you

  • @rogern5368
    @rogern5368 4 года назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  4 года назад

      Hondas have sealed tanks that allow a vacuum draw

    • @rogern5368
      @rogern5368 4 года назад

      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  4 года назад

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

  • @JP-mu3xl
    @JP-mu3xl 3 года назад

    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  3 года назад

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

  • @ChaosCoordinator123
    @ChaosCoordinator123 3 года назад +2

    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 года назад +2

      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. 😁

  • @cvd127
    @cvd127 3 года назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  3 года назад

      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  3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/pOzfm7SCUZc/видео.html

  • @jonathan993
    @jonathan993 4 года назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  4 года назад

      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.

  • @MR_UNOoo
    @MR_UNOoo 2 года назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  2 года назад

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

  • @wextremeart4399
    @wextremeart4399 6 месяцев назад

    Who is they call who about making your bumper

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  6 месяцев назад

      Link in video description

  • @alice.lps.9360
    @alice.lps.9360 Год назад

    Donde lo compro tengo un honda 2200

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  Год назад

      Links in the Video description

  • @obiakachike7974
    @obiakachike7974 Год назад

    Heavy duty 500 how much £

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  Год назад

      Links are in the description 😁

  • @obiakachike7974
    @obiakachike7974 Год назад

    Heavy duty

  • @Intellistan
    @Intellistan 2 года назад

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

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  2 года назад

      Look at previous videos for comparisons

  • @mattflowers5510
    @mattflowers5510 2 года назад

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

  • @TheAnthonyharrold10
    @TheAnthonyharrold10 2 года назад

    Can I order one lol

    • @Rvdaydream
      @Rvdaydream  2 года назад

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

  • @1must723
    @1must723 2 года назад

    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 года назад

      Sounds like bs to me. Show me proof please.

  • @johnhershey4010
    @johnhershey4010 4 года назад

    Ill give you a $1.00 for it lol

  • @trevorwesterdahl6245
    @trevorwesterdahl6245 2 года назад

    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 года назад +2

      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.