How to Install a Hardwired Inverter in a Chevy Bolt (or other EV!) JK Feather Ranch 2023-06-05 | In this video, I install a hardwired inverter in our Chevy Bolt, allowing us to use the car as a mobile or backup 120v power source.ECU Repair Fuse Tap/Holder: amzn.to/43O77iQOutlet: amzn.to/3OyccroInverter: amzn.to/3KHvW9N*These are Amazon affiliate links. By using them to buy products, we will earn a small commission. You will support the channel, but will not pay anything extra (:Here is a video showing us powering our house with this inverter: youtu.be/XRzz8T0wgQE
Towing a trailer 3,000 miles with a Chevy Bolt to see orbital mechanics in action (part 2) JK Feather Ranch 2024-09-28 | This is part 2 of our road trip from April of 2024 where we towed our teardrop trailer from California to Texas with the slowest-charging EV you can buy for science (and to watch the eclipse!)Actual eclipse footage at the end.Link to part 1:youtube.com/watch?v=2l900Jt5f70Green Leaves by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.com
Towing a trailer 3,000 miles with a Chevy Bolt to see orbital mechanics in action (part 1) JK Feather Ranch 2024-06-17 | This is part 1 of our road trip from April of 2024 where we towed our teardrop trailer from California to Texas with the slowest-charging EV you can buy for science (and to watch the eclipse!)Link to part 2:youtube.com/watch?v=2fzc3kYPSaA
Installing Airlift 1000 helper springs (airbags) on a Chevy Bolt #diy #mechanic JK Feather Ranch 2024-05-31 | This is a short video on how to install Airlift 1000 helper springs on a 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV. The process should be almost the same for any vehicle.
1998 Firebird Ep. 1: Everything wrong with it, and a few small fixes! JK Feather Ranch 2024-05-23 | Welcome to part 1 of my 1998 Firebird project. I've always been wanting one of these things, and over the next several videos, I'll be fixing it up and restoring it back to good working and cosmetic condition. Definitely not showroom quality (after all, it is just a V6 Firebird) but certainly a reliable, presentable daily driver.In this first video, I'll go over everything I've found (so far) that's wrong with it, as well as a few minor fixes - coolant overflow hose, air vents, front fenders, etc.Be sure to subscribe for more, and future episodes in this series will be linked here:
How to Install a Wheel Hub / Wheel Bearing (2022 Chevy Bolt EUV) JK Feather Ranch 2024-02-01 | In this video, I will be replacing the wheel hub on my wife's 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV after she ran over something in the road. This process is essentially the same for any front-wheel drive vehicle where the bearing is integrated into the hub.Music credits:RKVC - American Idle
Installing a Window using a Harbor Freight Winch #harborfreight #diy #winch #windowreplacement JK Feather Ranch 2023-12-03 | This window was a bit too heavy for us to lift, so we got out the Harbor Freight winch and hooked it up to our car to help!
Installing a Harbor Freight Winch on a Utility Trailer (and other mods!) JK Feather Ranch 2023-11-14 | In this video, I will be installing a removable Harbor Freight 2,500 lb ATV winch on a 6x10 utility trailer, as well as adding metal sides, a battery, and a 7-pin connector.Links to products used:Winch: harborfreight.com/2500-lb-atvutility-winch-with-wire-rope-and-wireless-remote-control-56258.htmlAmmo Box: harborfreight.com/metal-050-caliber-ammo-can-63750.htmlBattery*: amzn.to/3SAOm0x7-pin plug/cable/junction box*: amzn.to/47cIXRA*These are Amazon affiliate links. By using them to buy products, we will earn a small commission. You will support the channel, but will not pay anything extra (:Music credits:Higher Octane - Vans in JapanTropical Thunder - RKVCGearhead - Kevin MacLeod**Emergency On Level 3 - Jeremy KorpasSummer - JHS PedalsWe Could Reach - Freedom Trail Studio**Gearhead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100221Artist: http://incompetech.com
How to Make an Automatic Thermostat to Control a Mister System JK Feather Ranch 2023-09-01 | In this video, we will show you how to make a thermostat to automatically control a mister system out of a solenoid valve, Inkbird temperature controller, and a bunch of stuff from Home Depot. Useful for chicken coops, or all sorts of things!Here are links* to the items used in this video that you (probably) can't get from your local hardware store:Solenoid valve: ebay.com/itm/111803574527Temperature controller: amzn.to/3OT2r5OMarine Outlet: amzn.to/3PlY1pvWago Lever Nuts: amzn.to/44Bt05p*Amazon links are affiliate links. By using them to buy products, we will earn a small commission. You will support the channel, but will not pay anything extra (:Music:Jeremy Blake - StardriveWe Could Reach - Freedom Trail Studio
Powering our House with an Electric Car JK Feather Ranch 2023-08-01 | In this video, we use the inverter we previously installed in our Chevy Bolt EUV to power our house through a generator inlet. If you would like to see how we installed the inverter, please see this video:youtube.com/watch?v=L7Iqm1VdnKcProducts used in this video*:Inverter: amzn.to/4566fY4Generator inlet adapter: amzn.to/44QE6ELEmporia Vue: amzn.to/3rSugDI*These are Amazon affiliate links. By using them to buy products, we will earn a small commission. You will support the channel, but will not pay anything extra (:
EV Road Trip - Towing a Teardrop Trailer 1,000 Miles to the Grand Canyon and Back with a Chevy Bolt! JK Feather Ranch 2023-07-12 | Just another Bolt road trip with the trailer to a big hole in the ground somewhere in Arizona. Weather and efficiency were much better this time.Music credits:Take Your Time - Dan LebowitzMoonrise - Reed MathisKona Sun - Freedom Trail StudioHilltop - Dan LebowitzFrightmare - Jimena ContrerasDead Forest - Brian BolgerBlack Mass - Brian BolgerOld Friend - Silent PartnerGreen Leaves - AudionautixLeaning On the Everlasting Arms - Zachariah HickmanWho Can Say - The 126ersSunny Looks Good on You - Midnight NorthBottle Of Something - TrackTribeWave in the Atmosphere - Dan LebowitzGreen Leaves by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://audionautix.com
Bolt EUV Road Trip: Towing a Teardrop Trailer to the Trona Pinnacles JK Feather Ranch 2023-03-06 | Come along with us for our first attempt at teardrop camping with our Bolt EUV.Music:Cryin In My Beer by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://audionautix.comDrankin Song by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500021Artist: http://incompetech.comEverything Where it Needs to Be - Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered RumGreen Green Garden - Chris HaugenLonger Distance - TrackTribeRainy Sundays - The 126ers
How to install a trailer hitch on a Chevy Bolt EV JK Feather Ranch 2022-08-02 | In this video, we attempt to solve the problem of $6/gallon gas by installing a trailer hitch on our Bolt EV.Hitch: etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Chevrolet/Bolt+EV/2017/306-X7359.html?VehicleID=201748481Light controller: etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Tekonsha/119250KIT.htmlWiring instructions (see pdf partway down page): chevybolt.org/threads/trailer-hitch.4618/page-11
How to Blow Insulation Using a Leaf Vacuum (Without Renting the Machine) JK Feather Ranch 2022-01-07 | In this video, we show you how to blow insulation using a leaf vacuum if you aren't able to rent a blower from the store for whatever reason. The results came out surprisingly good.Here is a list of the items we used*:Leaf Vacuum: amzn.to/43JXqBZ2.5" Dust Collection Hose: amzn.to/3KmbESPHose Ends/Connectors: amzn.to/3DAIsUtHose Clamps: amzn.to/4757Ejj*These are Amazon affiliate links. By using them to buy products, we will earn a small commission. You will support the channel, but will not pay anything extra (:
How to Install a non-DIY Mini Split JK Feather Ranch 2021-07-17 | In this video, I will show you how to install a Mr. Cool Advantage mini-split on my garage. They make a DIY unit, but with a few extra steps and tools, you can install this one for a lot less money.Here are the items used in this video:*Mini-Split: amzn.to/455PNH8Wall Bracket: amzn.to/3OwW7lxVacuum Pump: amzn.to/3DvGvIXPump Oil: amzn.to/3KhhuVGGauge Set: amzn.to/453u4jfMini-Split Adapter: amzn.to/3DyNOQ2Flaring Tool: amzn.to/3rKmThwMicron Gauge: amzn.to/3YcRqk3Nylog Blue (Sealant): amzn.to/3Oxcb6XI do not recommend purchasing the line set cover from Amazon like I did, as it is ridiculously overpriced. Instead, buy a section of 4x3 square metal downspout from Home Depot and cut it to the length you need. You can make an end cap out of some sheet metal, a hammer, and a vise.*These are Amazon affiliate links. By using them to buy products, we will earn a small commission. You will support the channel, but will not pay anything extra (:
How to Install a Level 2 (240-volt) Electric Vehicle Charger JK Feather Ranch 2021-03-02 | In this video, I will be installing a NEMA 6-50 outlet and a level 2 EVSE to charge my wife's new electric car.
How to Replace a Front Wheel Drive Clutch and Slave Cylinder (2013-2019 Nissan Versa/Note 1.6) JK Feather Ranch 2020-12-15 | In this video, I replace the clutch and slave cylinder in my wife's 2015 Nissan Versa Note, and make it go from no shifty to shifty again. This process should be the same for all 2013-2019 Versas and Versa Notes with the 1.6 liter engine.Here is an Amazon link* for the clutch kit I used (includes clutch disc, pressure plate, and slave cylinder): amzn.to/3OAkn6s*These are Amazon affiliate links. By using them to buy products, we will earn a small commission. You will support the channel, but will not pay anything extra (:
Using a DIY Multi-Tire Inflation Hose and 120-volt Air Compressor Off-Road JK Feather Ranch 2020-01-08 | In this video, I demonstrate using a homemade multi-tire inflation hose along with a 120-volt air compressor running from an inverter to quickly inflate and deflate all four tires at once.Amazon link* to the compressor I'm using:amzn.to/3OyNoynParts list for inflation hoses:4x 3/8 In. X 8 Ft. - 15 Ft. Rubber Air Hose Remnant (harborfreight.com/38-in-x-8-ft-15-ft-rubber-air-hose-remnant-60356.html)2x 3/8 In. X 3 Ft. Air Hose Lead (harborfreight.com/3-ft-x-3-8-eighth-inch-air-hose-lead-with-1-4-quarter-inch-18-npt-91294.html)4x 1/4 In. Male Steel Industrial Coupler (harborfreight.com/14-in-male-steel-industrial-coupler-63578.html)4x 1/4 In. Female Steel Industrial Plug (harborfreight.com/14-in-female-steel-industrial-plug-63548.html)1x 1/4 In. Male Steel Industrial Plug (harborfreight.com/14-in-male-steel-industrial-plug-63562.html)1x 1/4 In Full Port Ball Valve (harborfreight.com/14-in-full-port-ball-valve-63553.html)4x Haltec H-5265 Standard Bore Lock-On Air Chuck (amzn.to/3Ygeyhy)1x Winters PEM Series Steel Dual Scale Economical All Purpose Pressure Gauge with Brass Internals (amzn.to/474mdDX)4x 1/4" Galvanized Plumbing Tee1x 1/4" Galvznized Nipple (close)*Amazon links are affiliate links. By using them to buy products, we will earn a small commission. You will support the channel, but will not pay anything extra (:
How to install a hidden solar charger in your vehicle JK Feather Ranch 2019-11-10 | In this video, I show you how to install a solar charger under the hood of a 2006 XTerra so that both the charger and the connectors are hidden and protected.
Tool Review: Harbor Freight Bolt Extractor Sockets JK Feather Ranch 2019-10-17 | In this video, I test out the Pittsburgh Bolt Extractor Sockets from Harbor Freight on a stuck, rounded-off exhaust nut. Be sure to stick around for the blooper in the end screen.
DIY Solar Panel Bag from Harbor Freight Moving Blanket JK Feather Ranch 2019-10-10 | Today we are making a caring bag for a solar panel to keep it protected while traveling. We are using two Harbor Freight moving blankets and a sewing machine and that's about it. Stay tuned, Like and Subscribe and leave a comment on how my first video was! thanks for watching!
How to make a custom bracket to mount a post at an angle (and brace my gate!) JK Feather Ranch 2019-09-20 | In this video, I need to attach a 4x4 post at an angle to a flat cement pad. Since the kind of brackets you can buy at Home Depot for this purpose only go straight up and down, I'll have to make my own.WARNING: Video contains math. Not for the faint of heart!
How to change front brakes on a 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma (pads and rotors) JK Feather Ranch 2019-09-01 | In this video, I will show you how to do a full front brake job (new pads, new rotors, new hardware, and re-greasing the guide pins) on a 2012 Toyota Tacoma. The same process is applicable for all 2005-2015 Tacomas with 5-lug wheels.
Failed Smog in California? Heres how to get $1,000! JK Feather Ranch 2019-08-24 | In this video, we show you how to take advantage of California's vehicle retirement program to get paid to get rid of your old car or truck that failed its smog check, even if it isn't worth that much!For more info on the program, please visit the California Bureau of Automotive Repair website at bar.ca.gov/Consumer/Consumer_Assistance_Program/CAP_Vehicle_Retirement_Program.aspx
Installing a high-amperage 12 volt power socket JK Feather Ranch 2019-08-07 | In this video, I run new wires and install a high-amperage power socket in the back of my 2005 XTerra. The factory outlet and wiring was insufficient to provide enough power for my fridge.
How to install a volt meter in your vehicle JK Feather Ranch 2019-07-24 | In this video, I will show you the basic steps to install a volt meter in your dash. These steps apply specifically to a 2005 Nissan XTerra, but the process for other vehicles is similar.
How to install a deep cycle battery in your truck or SUV JK Feather Ranch 2019-07-16 | In this video, I manage to shoehorn a deep cycle marine battery into a 2005 Nissan XTerra where it doesn't belong. While it fits the space under the hood, the terminals don't match up so I have to do some modification.Keywords: off road, DIY, battery, fridge, refrigerator, 12 volt, deep cycle, glamping camping, Xterra, 4x4, SUV, truck, screaming goat, JK Feather Ranch
Mustang exhaust smoke JK Feather Ranch 2018-12-17 | Posted for demonstration purposes only, but I'll leave it up in case it helps anyone. If yours is doing this (smoke but only when you give it gas after idling) then your valve seals are bad. I was able to fix it and no more smoke ever :)
Tested out the XTerra... JK Feather Ranch 2018-05-02 | GPS thought this "road" would be better than the one we were supposed to use, at least we made it!
Changing a tire with Harbor Freight manual tire changer JK Feather Ranch 2017-10-10 | How to use the HF manual tire changer to change a tireKeywords: JK Feather Ranch, emu
First time camping in our teardrop trailer JK Feather Ranch 2017-04-15 | Maiden voyage in our homemade teardrop trailer to the Anza-Borrego Desert, April 12, 2017Keywords: DIY, glamping, camping, SUV, truck, JK Feather Ranch, teardrop, trailer
Melting aluminum in the home foundry JK Feather Ranch 2016-11-13 | First try melting aluminum in our foundry
Bottle feeding a baby lamb JK Feather Ranch 2016-04-14 | This is Aries. His mommy didn't want to take care of him, so he gets some extra love!
