In this video I am installing (2) 200watt solar panels (400 watts total) on a custom built aluminum rack that attaches to the OEM roof mounting points. No drilling into the van is required and this option is far less expensive than any aftermarket option out there. Below are the products I used to build …
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If you own a 2017-2021 Honda CR-V and enjoy or need an aftermarket, factory integrated wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay capable navigation unit, you are in luck. Joying offers multiple models and they all offer many features. In this video I’m showing you the most powerful model they make, with the largest HD 1080p …
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My goal was to build a generator enclosure that would not only protect my generator but also let me start and run it from the comfort of my home without having to plug anything in or drag it out of the garage. I am very happy with the results so far. I built my original …
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We have enjoyed our cabin as is for a number of years but recently decided it was time to do some major upgrades. In this video I will show you what we have been up to including the installation of a relatively inexpensive 400 watt solar system with a 1000ah battery and MPPT charge controller. …
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A nice upgrade for your 5th generation CR-V is a leather wrapped steering wheel. The 2017-2018 and 2019-2022 use a different wheel due to a difference with the airbag design. Part numbers below. 2017-2018 Leather Steering Wheel 78501-TLA-D10ZA 2019-2022 Leather Steering Wheel 08U97-TLA-112C Disclaimer: The information, demonstration and any content contained in this video is …
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This applies to all gen 4 and gen 5 CRV’s from 2012-2022. I purchased a kit that includes all bulbs necessary to upgrade your interior lights on your CR-V. You can buy it here (Amazon Paid Link) https://amzn.to/3NYjTUC
We finally bought a manual push mower. With rising gas prices and economic uncertainty, it is important to acquire some “old fashioned” equipment to have around just in case. In this video we will be unboxing, assembling and using our new Scott’s brand 18″ 5 blade reel mower. It is similar to many other common …
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John Deere had a bad batch of tension springs that would break easily and need changed often. They have updated the part with a USA made spring that will hopefully work better. The old part number is UC27888, which has been replaced by part number GX25978. You can buy this genuine Deere part here (Amazon …
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A quick, early spring ride on the 2021 Honda CB500X. The weather was just right for a ride, so I did a small loop on OH-669 and OH-555. OH-555 is also known as the “Triple Nickel” or “Ohio’s Tail of the Dragon”. The farther south you go, the better it gets. Today’s ride was mostly …
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How to really update the look of your 10th generation Civic LX. I installed the factory fog lights upgrade kit (08V31-TBA-100B) from Honda, along with a 2019 style black grill. All of the parts I used are below (Amazon Paid Links) Grill I Used https://amzn.to/3KnQyRi Yellow LED Fog Light Bulbs https://amzn.to/3Kq8D0Z OEM Honda Fog Light …
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