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@gnostie 2 сағат бұрын
Do you know the distance it can go fully loaded (60kg) on a full battery charge, on smooth road? I’m trying to work out how many charged batteries I need to take with me to get the job done.
@frankbush333 2 сағат бұрын
@@gnostie that is a tricky question as many things play factor, how smooth is smooth, any hills on the road, battery capacity loss over time etc. etc. As a very rough ballparking I would say maybe 3-4 km on fresh batteries on level paved roads per battery, that is a rough guess... call it 2 km for a conservative guess. Not sure how much this helps but hopefully it helps a bit...
@madcat1007 12 сағат бұрын
You keep saying "I'm gonna turn around" and yet you never do. Maybe you turn around off camera!! LOL. Seriously thoug, nice instruction. Thanks.
@louis6569 Күн бұрын
Hello Frank, Very interesting video, which brings me some questions : 1 : for the same price than this solar generator cost, buying a DC/AC converter(like the Renogy 2000W you own) wouldn't be more efficient ? 2 : for the price of these 2 batteries and this solar generator, could u upgrade with a better solar generator ? 3 : can you use batteries with different capacities ? If no, do they have to be identical (same model) ? 4 : does the system (PWM unit) work if the 2 batteries don't have the same amount of charge ? Thanks
@frankbush333 Күн бұрын
@@louis6569 Hey Louis, 1) it would be more efficient for the ac agreed, but there are advantages of portability and other outputs in a small light stand alone unit. 2) you could but they are bigger and heavier and not as modular so packing them in to remote locations can be more difficult, plus these can be multiple purchases through time rather than a single expensive purchase, I focus on portability for off grid use primarily as well. 3) it is doable to use mismatched batteries but I always recommend matching batteries that are top balanced. 4) top balancing is used to minimize this issue, put simply, fully charge your batteries independently before connecting them in series (periodically repeat top balancing), a 24v battery doesn't have this issue but can't be rewired easily for a 12v setup for example. Hope this helps answer your questions, keep in mind I receive these products from random companies that wish for me to do review videos, as additional channel content I create videos such as these combining the different products to show advanced capabilities that can be achieved with random gear. Thanks for watching again Louis and for the support of the channel, more coming soon cheers.
@louis6569 Күн бұрын
@@frankbush333 Thanks for these answers. Your channel is a real hidden gem, I don't even know what I appreciate the most : the very informative contents, the way you are talking about products or the care about your followers. Thanks Frank.
@frankbush333 Күн бұрын
@@louis6569 Wow, thank you for the kind words Louis your words are humbling ty.
@greywindLOSP Күн бұрын
Mr. Frank sir, I stand and tip me hat to you Sir!.....ATB
@frankbush333 Күн бұрын
@@greywindLOSP Hey Grey, glad you enjoyed thanks for taking the time to watch cheers!
@OneWhoWas Күн бұрын
Good ideas
@frankbush333 Күн бұрын
@@OneWhoWas Glad you enjoyed the video I have replaced this system entirely with my modular ropecraft systems check them out you may enjoy those videos even more, thanks for watching more coming soon cheers
@barneybrady549 3 күн бұрын
Is this b4 the Canterbury added toggles or after? Either way it is a great idea. I have made the suggestion to add toggles to the prussics that attach the tarp. Just 1 less knot to tie in the field, or stick to pick up??
@frankbush333 Күн бұрын
This was released before Dave's, if it is the video I believe you are referring to, regardless I have replaced this setup entirely with my modular ropecraft systems you may enjoy those systems even more check out those videos on my channel, thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
@louis6569 4 күн бұрын
Hello Frank, thanks for this very good video. Do you know why the little solar panel produces power almost equal to its rated power ? That was not the case for the two others
@frankbush333 4 күн бұрын
@@louis6569 Two fold answer but these are just my thoughts, the smaller solar panel has a white background keeping the panel cooler which increases performance generally (it is also the best flexible panel and pricier, that I am aware of) secondly, their were wildfires and smoke in my area that intensified through time I believe this additionally had impact.
@louis6569 4 күн бұрын
@@frankbush333 thanks Frank that makes sense
@cbdyna 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for video. What's the smallest mm kevlar you would go with to make up this system? Would 3mm work alright in your opinion?
@frankbush333 4 күн бұрын
@@cbdyna Anywhere around 3-4 mm in my eyes, the smaller the cordage the more difficult it is to do good locked brummels and the weaker the line for heavier tasks. Any larger and it has unnecessary bulk and weight. Hope this helps thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
@Mshannon75 5 күн бұрын
I need to go shopping for some Kevlar rope so I can make those. I’ve done something similar for an outdoor toilet for my girls; just not as robust. I had a running prussic forming a box to keep the lines from separating. This is WAY better!
@frankbush333 4 күн бұрын
@@Mshannon75 Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
@rtea7 12 күн бұрын
A great build. I definitely like how you put it together. The poly tarp in my opinion is underrated. A person can get a lot of use out of them for a fraction of what it costs for some of these really expensive wall tents. Good job and thanks for a very informative video. God bless.
@freeforester1717 13 күн бұрын
Put on two heat shrink tubes after the first, and send the first of the two loose tubes 13 foot up the line; when you cut at 12 foot, you already have the first one on for your subsequent modular line. Great system! 👍🏻🏴🥃
@Allium_369 14 күн бұрын
Great real world video
@gbakes 15 күн бұрын
love this concept. i will implement this weekend! thanks
@ljlatorre1943 16 күн бұрын
Well done
@kringsja9913 21 күн бұрын
Hey, i did the same as these soft shackles but with a Canadian jam knot instead of the farrimond, the only thing i have a problem with is opening it if i use it as a carabiner. what i figured out was to combine it with the robe tensioner, where the loop is a Canadian jam knot, it gives the same functionality of the rope tensioner and the soft shackle. the stopper knot at 18:11 is a great idea. I am going to try the farrimond hitch as well. Thanks for sharing have a great day :)
@t.d.harris1311 21 күн бұрын
Good sale on this battery now on Amazon Prime days, you would fit in well with us in Northwest Florida, cooking on the lawn.
@hardtail52 22 күн бұрын
Great Channel just an everyday DYI Guy not bought and paid for like alot of these channels.
@TheZakkmylde 23 күн бұрын
That’s an awesome set up, but if I had to set up a tarp, for example, for rain coverage with my tent underneath, I’m assuming you would run the Ridgeline down the middle of the tarp and do an A-frame or some other setup? Is there any videos of a practical application with the tarp that you would actually use it for for a rain, shelter or something?
@JPazer 7 күн бұрын
Revisiting this video because I need more prusik knots for the A-frame shelter. Im gonna thread the ridgeline in the middle loop of my DD 3x3 tarp so I can set it up much quicker while also packing it away this way. You can use the ridgeline running it under the tarp (what I used to do) but when raining the drops could follow the cord under the tarp making your shelter underneath somewhat exposed to water. It also puts stress on the fabric instead of the reinforced loop points. Not much of a problem just a min-max thing that doesn't change much in the end. A simple A-frame over a tent would suffice to answer your question. Or a Lean-to if it's not windy. I will use the Diamond shelter for my hammock because of the extra length. There are lots of videos on how to setup tarps for different applications. Hope that helped!
@emieocampo1882 23 күн бұрын
So no visitors allowed anymore
@user-yz8pe4rc6g 23 күн бұрын
AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HUA!!!!!!
@1Malagor 23 күн бұрын
This thing is sweet
@frankbush333 23 күн бұрын
@@1Malagor it is a pretty good piece of gear and easily packable to an offgrid location. These types of systems are backups for my battery based systems.
@28Coves 25 күн бұрын
Great tutorial thank you and yep I’m making up one
@frankbush333 25 күн бұрын
Check out my modular ropecraft systems you may like those even more, thanks for watching more coming soon cheers
@pueblodove 27 күн бұрын
This is the best video for one of these I have seen, very comprehensive. You left no room for questions. Thank you, it was worth listening to all the way through!
@frankbush333 27 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video more coming soon cheers
@dawndieter6434 27 күн бұрын
AMEN!!!!
@dracorosso7129 28 күн бұрын
Does it work on the sad?
@frankbush333 28 күн бұрын
@@dracorosso7129 I am assuming you meant sand, I have not taken it on soft sand yet but harder sand no problem.
@dracorosso7129 28 күн бұрын
@@frankbush333 thank you! I have been looking for something like this!
@karicallegra8194 29 күн бұрын
Edit: For clarification My question below is about what you call "cordage carabiners". I know them as soft shackles. Late to this video, but wouldn't an Ashely's Stopper knot (aka oysterman stopper knot) be better than the relatively small fisherman's knot? Wondering why you went with such a small knot for your soft shackle? Still great information no matter the minor details!
@frankbush333 29 күн бұрын
Definitely a good question, I haven't had issues but a different stopper knot is doable for sure, honestly don't use them much anymore as my simple diy modular ropecraft systems replaces this for me. Check those videos out you may enjoy those setups even more. Thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
@karicallegra8194 29 күн бұрын
@@frankbush333 Good to know, I always thought that you would have to have a bigger knot! I'm currently working through the video catalog. Great videos-I really love the Ridgeline and jungle rope connection idea! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and ideas with us!
@frankbush333 29 күн бұрын
@karicallegra8194 glad you enjoyed more coming soon cheers
@vithayavosbein1362 29 күн бұрын
great....thank you very much..
@frankbush333 29 күн бұрын
Check out my modular ropecraft systems you may like those even more, cheers.
@fbontube 29 күн бұрын
How about a real world off grid charging of this discharged battery with just solar
@frankbush333 29 күн бұрын
@@fbontube I will be touching on solar charging in the next video as well as a few other things you can do with the panels. Thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
@LucyLou-hq4id 29 күн бұрын
Bluetooth function looks so convenient！
@frankbush333 29 күн бұрын
@@LucyLou-hq4id it is handy it let's you know exactly where things are at without additional external gear.
@annonescio202 Ай бұрын
I wish I had seen this earlier. I found out the hard way about the soot 😂. I Will limit the use of IPA for de-icing my car windows and use the ethanol for my stove.
@annonescio202 Ай бұрын
I wish I had seen this earlier. I found out the hard way about the sooth 😂. I Will limit the use of IPA for de-icing my car windows and use the ethanol for my stove.
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
Ethanol doesn't burn as hot so is slower but the soot factor is a major decision maker, lol.
@annonescio202 Ай бұрын
@@frankbush333 Last winter I bought an Ohuhu woodgas stove and tested it with IPA. Then I stored it. When I took it out this week, suddenly my hands were black. At first I didn’t even realise it came from the stove. 😂
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
@@annonescio202 ahhhh yes the mystery soot been there washed that, lol.
@louis6569 Ай бұрын
Hello Frank, thanks for this new video. A cup of hot chocolate and this video and you made my day
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
Glad to hear it, thanks for watching and the kind words. 😊
@sams568 Ай бұрын
Man, I know I'm getting old when I find it weird that batteries can communicate via Bluetooth
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
@@sams568 It is a surprisingly handy feature to have. Thanks for taking the time to watch Sam.
@NerdThingsAndMore Ай бұрын
Thnaks for the info
@jamesdallen8980 Ай бұрын
Great setup
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed more coming soon cheers
@Cannacon365 Ай бұрын
Is there any reason this shouldn’t work with a “troller motor box” that already has everything wired and ready to go?
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
It depends on the box, if it is designed to handle lifepo4 batteries in the charge controller, if not it may not fully charge the battery as the charging voltage ranges are different with different battery chemistries.
@Cannacon365 Ай бұрын
@@frankbush333 how would i tell if it could handle the lifepo4?
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
The manufacturer will normally state what batteries they are compatible with
@ShahryarSaigol Ай бұрын
It should be illegal to use black Paracord in paracord videos
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
Lol
@Hadrada. Ай бұрын
Would this be ok with 18 bank line? Thanks
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
It would be getting a little thin, that stuff is only 160lb strength, you might break it if enough leveraging force was applied... the knots might need an extra pass through as well to ensure they are big enough to catch. In my honest opinion it would be better to use that size cordage with my 'simple diy modular ropecraft system'. Hope this helps, thanks again for watching cheers.
@Hadrada. Ай бұрын
@@frankbush333thanks Frank 👍🏼
@MrGdg1969 Ай бұрын
Great setup, thank you! Uses one principle in the setup, over and over again, Very quick and flexible. Will use this in my setup. ❤
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video, check out my modular ropecraft systems you may enjoy those even more. Cheers.
@Hadrada. Ай бұрын
What a nice place to camp Have a bath in the morning
@Gruin Ай бұрын
Well Done Frank, a little Preperation Like You Showed And Bing Bang Went Right Up. When Your Cold. Tired, Hungary, Injured and Possibly in Pain, or in Need of Speedy Shelter. Your Set up Could Save Your Life when Shelter is Needed, Right Now. Thanks for the Show and Tell, "The Finest Kind."
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
If you like this system check out my modular ropecraft systems you may like those even more, thanks for watching more coming soon cheers
@Mr_Hundredaire Ай бұрын
Great video for a simple solution for PV management. I'm wanting to do something like this for a mini-split ac
@Hadrada. Ай бұрын
Il be making one of these thanks
@Hadrada. Ай бұрын
Your pretty good at all this arnt you 👍🏼
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
If you enjoy this setup checkout some of my modular ropecraft systems you may like those even more.
@Hadrada. Ай бұрын
@@frankbush333 I definitely will I have subbed Il be doing what you have done here on my ridge line I use rope for my ridge line as I thought para cord is supposed to sag a bit with a 4x4 tarp But thinking of using the para cord now what do you think?
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
Check out my 'Frank Bush' ultimate ridgeline it replaces this setup entirely. 😉
@Hadrada. Ай бұрын
@@frankbush333 thanks do you mean the bank line 11 mouths old?
@Hadrada. Ай бұрын
@@frankbush333 thanks do you mean the bank line 11 mouths old?
@StephenHostetter Ай бұрын
Had this battery pulled up on Amazon prior to watching this and pulled the trigger about half way through. I also have the 50Ah. Thx!
@mikethiel5994 Ай бұрын
You do a good job. And thanks for not using the metric system.
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
I normally try to reference both, lol
@jasonjohnson6344 Ай бұрын
Genius system. Making a couple of 5’ lengths just like the ones that finished out at 2’ 4” would make a ridge line quicker and leave the shorter ones for more suited tasks. All your ideas are freakin brilliant. 👍👏✌️
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
Awesome dude! Ya the longer thengths is what I use my other modular ropecraft system for made from Kevlar. Check out the 'Frank Bush modular ropecraft system' it is my favorite actually, though I do really like the simple diy one as well. They can be used together 😉
@an.atypicalcanadian Ай бұрын
Good stuff Frank. 🫡
@frankbush333 Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed more coming soon cheers!
@billleiker5314 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Frank, Got a set built and will try them out this weekend.
@frankbush333 2 ай бұрын
You won't regret it, cheers!
@donaldmonroe8503 2 ай бұрын
👍