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RB & LeeAnn have been adventuring together since 2018. We enjoy hiking, camping, traveling near and far, and a little too much Netflix. We live in beautiful Austin, Texas.
AFK is an abbreviation that stands for ‘Away From Keyboard.’ Stemming from the 90s internet chat rooms and instant messaging to today’s online gaming, AFK is used to let others know one is not currently at their keyboard or computer but instead is taking a time out from their digital presence.
We found ourselves spending most of each day at a keyboard, on the phone, or staring at a screen. While necessary for our jobs, we were also letting ourselves get easily consumed by our many digital devices.
For us, AFK is a call to action to unplug while seeking adventure away from the keyboards. A call for us to be more intentional with our time and how we spend it when we are not required to be logged on and digitally present.
What are you doing with your AFK Day?
AFK is an abbreviation that stands for ‘Away From Keyboard.’ Stemming from the 90s internet chat rooms and instant messaging to today’s online gaming, AFK is used to let others know one is not currently at their keyboard or computer but instead is taking a time out from their digital presence.
We found ourselves spending most of each day at a keyboard, on the phone, or staring at a screen. While necessary for our jobs, we were also letting ourselves get easily consumed by our many digital devices.
For us, AFK is a call to action to unplug while seeking adventure away from the keyboards. A call for us to be more intentional with our time and how we spend it when we are not required to be logged on and digitally present.
What are you doing with your AFK Day?
Haloview BT7 Install and Review | RV Life
We are installing an upgraded Haloview BT7 on our Black Series HQ19 travel trailer. Haloview reached out and asked if we wanted to review their new backup camera.
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This is not our first Haloview camera. We are replacing our old Haloview camera with the BT7
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You can use our referral code for your next Haloview camera.
afkdays.com/haloview
This is not our first Haloview camera. We are replacing our old Haloview camera with the BT7
Follow us:
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Our AFK Days - RB & LeeAnn - Adventures - Hiking - Camping - Little Guy Max owners -Exploring - Unplugging
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I bet you are a Little Guy mechanic from the professional way you handled that? And you went to Buccee's after to celebrate! Cool! Can I have your number when I need repairs in Texas sir?
My fan is squeaking, but at $100 for a motor replacement, I will live with it for a while until it gets unbearable. Thanks for the tips on how to replaced the motor for when that time comes.
I love my mini max. I got mine used. I've charged it a bit. But it's just what I want.
Thanks for posting. Would you do a favor for us and tell us about the humidity inside of the trailer? I am going to do my first boondocking soon. Because I am in Conroe, TX, Padre is near enough.
Oct 31, 81 I drove from Marfa in a 77 Porsche 911S Sunroof Coupe. EZ drive for me. Got the last room at the hotel in Lajitas. The Chisos Basin Lodge was fully booked, of course. Had supper at the lodge restaurant. As it had rained recently, everything was green and in bloom. Worked in the petro-chemical construction industry all over Texas. Plenty of state to explore...
Hey brother here at the island you need all terrains and maybe need to air down some, on days like that where the sand is sticky it will fill your treads fast! I have a tundra and it's a beast there but I haven't towed a trailer like that in that sand.
For the price that trailer cost that should’ve never happened with the steps. You’re better off removing or altogether and installing them once you get to your destination.
For your black water to fill quickly and gray water to stay almost non-moving… sounds like the sensors are holding poles to the wrong tanks.
We have a 2021 purchased new and have had no leaks.
This was a great real life test of your trailer while boondocking :). My tip … pee in the sand and poop in the toilet … 😂
I have a Sailboat with a mini-Kitchen, and to keep the drawers shut, I put Heavy Duty Magnets in each corner. Now it takes a bit of Muscle to open them.
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thanks for the review and tips
Great job maxxair for the response. You restored my confidence
Such a cool look !!
Thank you!
Great info and thanks for the tips!! ❤Zack & Linda
You are welcome. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
This is absolutely BS for the purchase price of these trailers 😕😕😕 Trailer manufacturer builds are at their best while sitting at aTrailer Show especially inside a building !!!!
Yeah, they are really proud of their trailers. Despite the issues people have reported, it seems to be a higher quality trailer then most of the others we looked at. We found a great deal on a used one and jumped at it! We would not have paid full price for a little guy max. We eventually moved to a different trailer, but would recommend the LGM… Just make sure it does not flood while driving in rain and do a detailed VERY DETAILED inspection. Cheers!
You can never have too many cameras, especially on big rigs like yours. Great straightforward video!
It is not required, but sure makes me feel better to see what is behind easily! Thanks for your kind words! Huge fan of your work! Cheers!
9:48 A bad day at the beach, beats a good day at work. My last trip to SPI was exactly like that. 😁
HAHA! Yeah, SPI is a great place to have a bad day! Hopefully they are not all bad! Live is a beach! Live it up!
Great for one person
It is a bit cozy with two and even more so with a small dog. Yeah, it would be great for one! Cheers!
We love the Padre islands. Camping on the north island is more remote, lots less vehicle traffic. But man is that salt spray rough on the equipment. It wouldn’t take too much time to wreck a trailer like that.
We have not boondocked on the north island, but it is on our list. Yeah, we take extra time to clean the trailer both inside and out when we get back from the beach. Worried about the salt air, but if you don’t take the trailer to fun places why have a trailer! Cheers!
Really awesome info! Thank you for putting this put there!!
Thank you for your kind words! Thank you for stopping by and saying hello!
Well, apparently I have Big Red where I live... Here in Port Lavaca! Lol I'm still fairly new down here, 9 months in my new home town. I look forward to trying Lavaca BBQ some day - I need to compare my smoked brisket to theirs! 😏🤤
Yes, it is a great meal! Don’t forget the beach! Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys are the best band of all time bar none.
My aunt would agree with you. She can listen to them on repeat all day long! If you have not visited Turkey, add it to your list now! Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
How´s the maintenance now that you´ve had it for a while? wheel bearings in particular.
We got the bearings repacked recently. Everything seems to be going well. We had to replace a stabilizer leg. Few other small things. The solar panels died, replaced with nicer panels. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
Not to sound too critical, but a suspension failure on that road could have been catastrophic for your adventure. In the end, no matter how "off roady" it is, a full-sized travel trailer is not made for that kind of road.
We learned a lot on that trip and got some interesting looks! Looking forward to our next trip. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
Could use a little lift on the truck to improve the hitch clearance as well ass a high hitch.
We have switched to a different hitch and that seems to help. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
We have the Magma Pans and love them.
That is awesome! Have had them for years and still going strong! Cheers and thanks for stopping by to say hello!
How long can you stay there?
We can stay about a week. The Black tank is the big limiting factor. Coffee is another. We can’t do it with the ac running, but heater can go the entire time! Thanks for saying hello and have a great adventure!
I just discovered your channel. We love Big Bend NPark and Big Bend Ranch State Park. I’m trying to figure out how to watch your Big Bend videos in sequential order... Any tips🤔 ???
We have a playlist of big bend area. Thanks for watching and enjoy the big bend region!
Heading down that way now. I have Dodge 1500 5.7Hemi towing a 26ft BH. I would love to camp on the beach like this, but man, I'm solo and don't want to get stuck.
Yeah, we were a bit worried about getting stuck. If you don’t have much beach driving experience it can be scary, but don’t be worried about getting out there, always nice people around to help. Take a bucket to dump water around the tires. Helps make the sand harder. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
Thanks for posting. I run trails in central tx all the time and am getting ready to sign up. I was worried the trail would be super technical but it doesn’t look too bad. This helped me decide to do the 20k rather than the 10k.
It is a great run. There is a rough road that a fair amount of time is spent on. Some dry river bed running, did not film much of that because I was trying to stay on my feet. Such great views very worth the trip. Good luck and run like the wind! Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
We love bar-b-q and Austin too!! New subscribers here! Happy travels❤Zack & Linda
Thanks! We had a lot of fun doing the BBQ challenge! Nice to meet you both. Thank you for stopping by and saying hello and giving us a follow!
I'm surprised you guys don't have more subscribers.
That is the nicest thing We have seen all year! Thank you for your kind words. We are struggling to post and keep up with comments. Guess BBQ is not as popular. Have a great one! Cheers!
Nice install and review. Hope you have a fantastic day and a great upcoming week. Take care 👍 😊
Thank you very much for stopping by and saying hello. It was fun doing. We are getting lots of practice of doing these little things. Have a great day!
Do not buy current black series!! No warranty no matter what they say! They are over 2 years old with new vin plates
That is not nice. We got ours with just a one year warranty. We got lucky!
didn't say they aren't real just not eclipses 😮
I like the way it looks from the outside and the layout inside. The windows are great, though the numerous, large clips/handles detract from the view. I dislike how small the freezer is. I mostly need a freezer, rarely use my fridge at home. Ugh, hearing there are leaks is very concerning.
The leaks are easier to deal with when you first get it so you can fix them. The freezer is bigger than it seems, but it is still smaller than a home. We loved our little guy. Lots to do and easy to tow. Good luck!
👍👌❤️🇨🇦, may I make a suggestion. The moisture from having your Maxx fan in the BR will cause the circuit board to short out, disconnect the ribbon and all other connections and spray the board with 3 to 4 coats of comform silicone spray, this will save your circuit board
That is a great suggestion. Thank you for the tip! Have a great day!
You need to learn how to fish. Catch some and grill them up.
Yes. Fishing would be fun. Thanks!
ah, hell. if my wife saw those leaks that would be The End!
They are not in every trailer and easy to check for. plus if you find them under warranty, they will fix them for you. It is a great trailer!
@@AFKDays I do like them.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! We had the same problem with our Maxx Air fan and had to replace the circuit board and fan motor as well. This was so helpful! We replaced the motor from inside the van thanks to your great tips!
That is great to hear. Thank you for sharing your story. Glad it helped. A lot of the stuff I saw when I was getting ready to do it said to get on the roof. I thought that was a bit extreme. Glad it helped! Have a great day!
Enigma: Back to the rivers of belief... Great photography folks...
Can more solar be added to run ac?
We increased our solar to 700w. It works great. You would need to increase the battary capacity to double or more. You would also need an AC unit that runs on DC power to get more bang for your buck. This is something we are looking into, but have not figured out the best solution yet! Thanks for commenting and have a good one!
Can't believe I missed it stupid work
these aren't eclipses they are seal being broken
haha. yeah, they looked fake even when we were viewing them. Cheers!
Did the griddle come with the trailer or do you have link for it? It looks pretty compact with a lid?
We were given the griddle as a gift. We saw one in one of the black series FB groups. Sadly, don't remember which. But if fits nicely over the out side stove. The stove has a lead/wind screen. Try this one amzn.to/3QgvUJ4
Well that answered my thoughts on the steps getting smashed up
We replaced it with a single step and it feels much better. We have a video on replacing them. Cheers!
How do you feel the Tundra pulled it on road and in the sand? How much pressure were you running in the truck and trailer tires when you got stuck? Looks like you all had a good time!
I think it did well. I don't have a lot of experience driving on sad, but we got that experience quick! On the way out, we did not deflate the tires which probably lead to the problems. On the way back in, I took them down to 15 to 17 PSI. Tundra did well. It was a great experience. We keep talking about doing something like it again, but have not yet done so. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
I like to taste the meat then put sauce. I can just imagine the smell going to these places. You all covered it well! Take care
Thank you. Glad some one agrees that the sauce is part of the experience. Thank you for your kind words. Thank you for stopping by and saying hello.