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Sounds great!

Thanks 👍

Not a fan of generators, fuel too much noise etc… this being said we have 1 but really never use it, i understand cost over functionality but there is something about using free energy ( not the cost to get it mind) but prices are coming down. From Apr-Oct when the trailer is parked, the fridge is on 24/7, even in the driveway or camping and we never plug in and everything is fully charged all the time, might take an extra day if we have a wet/overcast day but i have been surprised how long the batteries last. Longest was a week ( as we used our small trailer for our main vacation) in semi shade and we left to go home with 60% left in the batteries. Super happy.

I have never had a Norcold sorry

😊you don’t like Gnosall?!? I didn’t go to Chetwynd school, but close too it. Being a Staffordian that is funny. Sandra does say thank you though as she did ask for a name.

Not sure what you mean sorry.

2022, 150xlt 3.5 eco boost FX4 with max tow and the 2kw inverter

I would agree on both points., just so used to using 240v English and 110v.

The radio i guess i could have done that, i just went into auto mode and powered them as i always had, but yes i never thought about the 2 rear batteries wired in series, i could have used 1 of them for the radio, the fridge needs power 24/7 when we are traveling and i do not know how long they would last as they are quite small, hence the use of the additional 140Amp Lithium batteries being charged by the 110 onboard sys. The 110 devices are more because we can because of the 2KW sys on this 2022 otherwise i would not normally, but it seems endless now other than space, air fryer, microwave, ice maker (which we are going to try on this years trip). Thanks for your comments.

@@TheSASurvival I have a ‘22 Tremor with the 2kW system and have been thinking through these same use cases. My portable fridge will take 12V, 24V, or 120v with a wall brick. 120V worked just fine like you said on our last road trip, but learning that I have a 2nd alternator putting out 24v gets the ideas flowing… Agree with you though, the batteries look small and probably wouldn’t last more than an hour or so. And who knows what Ford software alerts we’d deal with if those batteries aren’t happy at ignition.

Exactly, i leave it running on the 12v and run a battery charger to the batts to charge when driving, i was switch from 110 to 12 but often i would forget when i stopped and it became a pain, so just stuck with 12v, better to have cold food.

Sorry for the delayed response, i will double check tonight but i believe all the outlets can handle 20amps which is way better than the none 2KW sys which was 400w and about 3amps.

All sockets have 20amps on them so yes all can take the inverter has to offer in the cab as well

@@TheSASurvival really appreciated.

It is just off of a square, the arms that attach to the trailer all the same size and the one in front is slightly longer, this just gives us lots of room to be able to have a shower without being entangled with them tarp, I cut the U bracket in a shape that it enables it to push over itself to be folded. It’s kind of hard to explain and it doesn’t show very well in the video but that’s what creates that shape when you push it to one side, push one of the arms inwards and then bring the other side back over itself. I hope that makes sense.

Thank you so much. I’ve really been struggling to get the arms to fold back onto themselves, as the crossbar seems to want to push back when at the near 180 degrees angle & before the arms can turn back onto themselves. Trial & error is the process it seems!

So do i, i can only hope for the future.

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We are well and you? Thanks for watching and glad you liked. Happy Holidays

Thank you

We loved it, just doing are wrap up video and commented about it again.

I will Check that out too. Thanks

I used to find old aluminum drinking bottles, like MSR bottles, that helped reduce the cost. This was back in the day when aluminum bottles were an in thing.

Basket is from Amazon, 2” receiver, the GD comes with a 3500lb hitch. I then added 2 outrigger supports the outside edges of the basket to stop the side to side dipping, custom home made brackets & bars.

prices have gone up but i had this 1 hanging around and i was not using it, so this is what we modified. www.ddhammocks.com/product/tarp-xl?from_cat=33

I am not following , sorry. The 1st stove is exactly as you have described. In between I actually used loft insulation rather than steel wool. I am not sure where the split is you spoke about. The 2nd stove is the fancy feast stove with no penny on top.

I was not offered the Solar upgrade but i would have done it myself anyway. I would say yes you will get a 100amp Lead acid battery. I was and am still contemplating a descent inverter. I have added a 1200w pure sign wave inverter but it is not big enough and i have to manually switch things over from shore to inverter and vis versa. That is why i have not created a video, i want to see how this goes. I would like to add a Victron Inverter/charger sys but the cost is a bit high, i was given another sys to look at by my local solar company and this is the Kisae BIC1230100, 3000w inverter/100amp charger and switch, which i am still pondering. Have not got there yet. By the way the fridge is awesome, now i have got over my anxiety

I was really against it when the trailer arrived, even though we have 2 Dometic vehicle fridges. Now I am a true believer with the 16CU in the reflection.

You have a good eye, this is Fords abbreviated info “The DC/AC inverter has a self-protection feature for the following conditions: Short circuits on the inverter output circuits - If the inverter detects a short on the output circuit(s), it shuts down. If the self-protection feature is activated, the green LED indicator flashes and the DC/AC inverter does not provide power output to the AC power point. If the LED is flashing, the problem must be corrected before DC/AC inverter operation will resume.” AC wiring cannot work the same in a car as a house, the ground would be through the DC side chassis ground and you are correct there is no AC ground on the 3 prong receptacle. So the above kicks in.

@@TheSASurvival @TheSASurvival All the Electric directions the Manufacturers newest endeavors are headed is very, very coveted info as far as I can see for the distant future. Thar be Gold in them thar wheels (schematics). ▪︎ Most inverters, even off the shelf have multiple self check/correcting features @ boot up of the organic system. ▪︎ Is there "a" check that will recognize an OPEN circuit condition when checking a CLOSED system fault (short), which is required to be deemed a SHORT? ▪︎ My point being a Short MUST be a complete circuit. ▪︎ Whereas a (open) Ground Fault need not be. ▪︎ I've not seen anybody so much as mention/ troubleshoot for that (open ground), but I personally have multiple times. It ALWAYS comes up with OPEN GROUND in all outlets. (possibly a crap connection point in the miles of wires (card, chip, wire (they proudly espouse the F-150 having, so says their ads) somewhere? ▪︎ That brings the next question to... It's a vehicle, & the golden rule is... if it's not grounded to the frame/battery bad things or nothing at all can & will happen. ▪︎ It's a roll of the dice @ that point when the ground is open & actual circuitry is hush-hush golden goose territory. ▪︎ I'm not willing (my pockets aren't as deep as FMC) to break warranties for others, or tread blindly down paths, but this inquiring mind would like to know the fix. Inverter, vehicle, battery not as compatible as believed, any component just a bad fit as in a design flaw? Unfortunately time (not all can afFORD) WILL tell. Note: please excuse any typos

I would agree but i have not run into this problem…… Yet. With regards to your Q, I came across this info from a Ford forum when doing research on the 2Kw says and there was not too much out there, hence the 3 videos to help others gain some knowledge. But then it gets too deep for me. Sys seems to work well and i do try to keep my eye on the over load and cables being run.

@@TheSASurvival I'd think seeing as by direct reference from Ford, those type outlets should never be used to carry a normal load, but to charge Only within designated parameters. With that it would be highly unlikely even used properly the Amber Indicator would fall mute. ▪︎ Saying that, everything you say seems to be positive, appreciated & helpful to the 2kw F-150 genre. 👍

Many thanks for your Q’s, i am glad it will help, but as a Non household electrician and trying to wrap my head around it you are right, i looked at the 20amp on the cover and try to stay below that and not to over load it. I did try my AC on the GD Reflection as it has a low amp compressor but it runs for about a min then shuts down, it does run the fan HI/Low speed but not enough to run the AC, this a was done only yesterday, and all the overload protection worked great and as described above, but again i have not come across a faulty cable or lightning strike….. Hope not to.