A few comments and questions. A bit low on audio volume, but lots of great info. 1) I had a Parkit360 but sent it back. I didn't like the way their universal hitch mounted like you said to the Hiker. I like your solution but didn't want to do any drilling. You should do a whole video about the universal mount and Hiker. 2) Sounds like there was an issue with the BMS with that battery. Probably nothing with your Hiker electrical system. Resting voltage LiFePo4 is around 13.4V. Charging is 14.4 to 14.6V. Anything under 12V will damage the battery and the BMS should cut power if it's doing it's job. 3) I had the same issue with the straps for the 270 awning. I ended up just using a truckers hitch with some good rope to secure awning. I'm able to really get some leverage on that truckers hitch to get the back bar parallel with the back galley and tie it off. Also, you might want to guy down the middle of the awning between the pole supports to make some gutters when it rains to drain the water. Thanks for the video!
Hi Kyle, my wireless mics weren't working so I had to use a mini boom mic from the wind, sorry on the audio. Thanks for the info on the battery, I'll reach out the battery tech support to make sure everything is ok. This last trip we didn't have any issues. I didn't want to drill into the frame either, so I worked with the holes already there but there was a lot of pain and cursing involved ha ha. Wish there was a lock and roll adapter for it. Would make life so much easier Hope everything is going well
Good video...how about getting in and out of the rig. I added solid cargo trailer handles on the outside of the doors and soft nylon with plastic grip handles on the inside of both doors. Im not as tall but more Grey on the head and it makes for zipping in and out easier.
Some interior handles would be nice for night time, when trying to close the doors. We will try and film more "trailer life" on our next video. Thanks again for all the great ideas!
The big box on the front with the batteries and fridge sitting in the sun will reach 160- 175 degrees and will drain your batteries and overwork the fridge. Suggest getting one of those windshield silver RV protection wrap around and some magnets stick it on when camping to cool that big black box. It drops the temp about65 degrees. Another item for filtered drinking water is a Life Saver...20 litre of water and the filter lasts 20,000 litres. Not cheap but military grade stuff (British Military uses these)
Hi Alan, have never measured the tongue weight so I can't be certain of the amount. The fridge box itself is aluminum, the top rail of it is steel. The box I have on top isn't loaded down with heavy stuff, just the front air vent things, hatchet and stake hammer and things. Think there are videos on how to measure it, will have to look that up. Thanks for the comment!
Green Elephant extendable poles are the bomb! I'm curious as to how you deal with the dishwashing water, I saw the supply jerrycan but noticed your sink just has a hole, do you just use a bucket? Nice setup!!
We really like our green elephants, very sturdy! We have a couple collapsible buckets that the sink drains into. We save the water for putting out our campfires. Thanks for watching!
Hi Scott! She found those little wooden boxes, I think they're bamboo, at Walmart. We want to thank you again for all your ideas and suggestions that you've given us. I found a roll of that silver insulation, I was debating if it would work just as well if I installed it on the inside of the fridge box. Have you tried that on your Hiker? I think you mentioned you have one as well?
A few comments and questions. A bit low on audio volume, but lots of great info.
1) I had a Parkit360 but sent it back. I didn't like the way their universal hitch mounted like you said to the Hiker. I like your solution but didn't want to do any drilling. You should do a whole video about the universal mount and Hiker.
2) Sounds like there was an issue with the BMS with that battery. Probably nothing with your Hiker electrical system. Resting voltage LiFePo4 is around 13.4V. Charging is 14.4 to 14.6V. Anything under 12V will damage the battery and the BMS should cut power if it's doing it's job.
3) I had the same issue with the straps for the 270 awning. I ended up just using a truckers hitch with some good rope to secure awning. I'm able to really get some leverage on that truckers hitch to get the back bar parallel with the back galley and tie it off. Also, you might want to guy down the middle of the awning between the pole supports to make some gutters when it rains to drain the water.
Thanks for the video!
Hi Kyle, my wireless mics weren't working so I had to use a mini boom mic from the wind, sorry on the audio.
Thanks for the info on the battery, I'll reach out the battery tech support to make sure everything is ok. This last trip we didn't have any issues.
I didn't want to drill into the frame either, so I worked with the holes already there but there was a lot of pain and cursing involved ha ha. Wish there was a lock and roll adapter for it. Would make life so much easier
Hope everything is going well
Good video...how about getting in and out of the rig. I added solid cargo trailer handles on the outside of the doors and soft nylon with plastic grip handles on the inside of both doors. Im not as tall but more Grey on the head and it makes for zipping in and out easier.
Some interior handles would be nice for night time, when trying to close the doors. We will try and film more "trailer life" on our next video. Thanks again for all the great ideas!
Thanks for the tour--always fun to see everyone's mods!
Thanks for watching! It's always fun adding things as we go
The big box on the front with the batteries and fridge sitting in the sun will reach 160- 175 degrees and will drain your batteries and overwork the fridge. Suggest getting one of those windshield silver RV protection wrap around and some magnets stick it on when camping to cool that big black box. It drops the temp about65 degrees. Another item for filtered drinking water is a Life Saver...20 litre of water and the filter lasts 20,000 litres. Not cheap but military grade stuff (British Military uses these)
Awesome, great idea! I sometimes leave the door open or cracked so the fridge can draw "cooler" air. Thanks for the heads up on that one!
Thanks for the extended tour. I'm glad to hear the drama queen is okay. 😂
Ha ha ha, I'll be sure to tell her!
That tongue weight must be alot with the tire and box
Hi Alan, have never measured the tongue weight so I can't be certain of the amount. The fridge box itself is aluminum, the top rail of it is steel. The box I have on top isn't loaded down with heavy stuff, just the front air vent things, hatchet and stake hammer and things.
Think there are videos on how to measure it, will have to look that up. Thanks for the comment!
Green Elephant extendable poles are the bomb! I'm curious as to how you deal with the dishwashing water, I saw the supply jerrycan but noticed your sink just has a hole, do you just use a bucket? Nice setup!!
We really like our green elephants, very sturdy! We have a couple collapsible buckets that the sink drains into. We save the water for putting out our campfires. Thanks for watching!
Not on the doors but on the trailer box by the door frame.
In the galley on the top shelf you have wooden type baskets, where did you find them? Thanks
Hi Scott! She found those little wooden boxes, I think they're bamboo, at Walmart.
We want to thank you again for all your ideas and suggestions that you've given us. I found a roll of that silver insulation, I was debating if it would work just as well if I installed it on the inside of the fridge box. Have you tried that on your Hiker? I think you mentioned you have one as well?
@@PinayAndtheWhiteGuycan you resend the email address you sent before for communicating off RUclips so we can discuss Hiker things