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I agree.

Hello, and thank you for the comment.

Can you ratchet the the straps tighter? That should pull the canvas top tighter to help prevent sags.

Thank you!

Great to hear! Thank you.

Yes, others have commented that same thing. I honestly didn't know who he was at first. I had to google him. I listened to his voice on a youtube video and I can see where people think I sound like him. Thanks for the compliment on my videos, and thanks for the comment.

@@SlipFitGarage I forgot to ask you how are you liking the Genmax 9000? I’m considering purchasing one. I wish it had more than a 1 year warranty, the Pulsar PGD95BiSCO that’s equivalent has a three-year warranty. Thanks in advance 😉

I've had zero trouble with my Genmax 9000. It's been great! However, I wish I would've waited to get the new 10500 Tri fuel that is available now but I didn't know that version was being developed at that time. The Pulsar is built by the same company that makes Genmax (Dinking Power Machinery) so if that unit has 3X warranty, that might be the way to go.

@@SlipFitGarage thanks bud👍

Interesting! Thanks for the information. I will see if I can make a video about this new version.

Feel free.... do it however you like.

What word would you use instead of "upgrade"?"

Probably not. It's a portable generator, how big of fuel tank should it have? Most people don't run a generator over night these days. If you need A/C on hot humid nights, and you don't have "hookups" in a campground, you can use the Genmax GMEFP to extend your fuel capacity for longer run time. www.amazon.com/GENMAX12V-unattended-efficient-GENMAX-generators/dp/B0CJFNG2RH

@SlipFitGarage during hurricane outage we run generator 24 7 1 to 2 weeks sometimes. 4 gallon tank is the minimum I'll go for ac power.

​@@jjohnston6645 Yeah, if you're looking for a generator to use as your backup power source when Hurricane related power outages can last for several weeks, you probably want something other than suitcase style portable generator with a 1 gallon tank. The generator in this video is designed for camping and/or powering a few random items, intermittently..... not for 24 hour backup 2-3 weeks straight. But even so, the fuel pump solution I linked to in my previous reply would solve that problem for you and allow this generator to run off any size fuel tank you can buy. Thanks for the comment.

This does not replace traditional bleeding.

Have you tried more than one vehicle? Have you tried using generic OBD2? This is 100% dependent upon the year/make/model of vehicle that you're currently plugged into. What you see on the screen of the scan tool can and WILL be different every time you plug into a different vehicle. If you're still not happy, then simply return the device back to Amazon for a refund. They offer free returns....

A "hard start" kit is simply another capacitor which gives your compressor an extra "kick" during startup. They were invented to help start compressors that are wore out and would otherwise need replacement. "Hard start" kits help to get another few years from a compressor before the ultimately need to be replaced. A "soft starter" like the one shown in this video actually limits the amount of power the compressor is allowed to draw on startup AND it increases the time to make up the difference. If you look at a "hard start" on a graph, it's a huge instant spike of current. If you look at the same compressor on a graph with a "soft start" the current spike is much lower, BUT it is spread out over a longer length of time. (fractions of a second longer). So, the difference between a "hard start" and a "soft start" is this..... A "hard start" causes a MORE violent startup event. An "easy start" results in a much less violent startup event. "Hard starters" are a last resort option to lengthen the service life of a (almost) dead compressor. Using a "hard starter" on a normal compressor (that isn't close to being dead) will only shorten the life of a compressor. "Soft starters" can actually help to lengthen the life of a compressor, even when installed on brand new A/C units. Hard starters are known for eventually killing compressors.... There is no downside to using a soft starter other than initial cost. They do not kill compressors like hard starters are know to do. If you don't run your A/C unit on the 9000 Predator very often, then I recommend removing the hard start kit..... and only install and use the hard start kit when on generator power. Using the hard starter on your A/C unit if/when it's not needed (like during normal times when utility power is available) is NOT doing your A/C unit any favors. Just my .02. Thanks for the comment.

No. This one is gasoline only. I have not seen a dual fuel generator that ALSO has electronic fuel injection. (like the generator in this video) Thanks for the question.

Thanks!

Thanks for the comment!

Glad it was helpful!

As you said.... a Chevy truck from 1991 is OBD1 so this will NOT work on the vehicle. Unfortunately.

Using a scan tool to bleed ABS brakes is NOT unique to General Motors. Almost every manufacturer (foreign and domestic) has an ABS bleed procedure that includes a scan tool.... NOT every vehicle, but most of them do. I agree, we never needed this extra electronic equipment for simple (or even major) repairs.... but unfortunately, it's not 1978 anymore.

Hello, if you're planning to build this exact same power box, I can send you the PDF of the paper template that I designed to drill all the holes and cut the square openings in the face panel of the box. I also have a template for the top of the box where the extension outlet is located. Let me know if you're interested in the PDF files. Thanks for the nice comment, I do appreciate it.

Thank you for the nice comment. I hope you get your soft starter working correctly. I'm glad my video was helpful. Thanks again!

@@SlipFitGarage I have the ICM870-32 soft start installed ! Works great. Between your video and the tip for the Micro Air website Carrier install instructions really helped. I stuck a wiring diagram of the actual wiring decal in my unit on Reddit and added the wire hook up to where stuff goes on it. Crude diagram but should help someone. Again thank you 😁

I have no way of answering this question with 100% certainty, unfortunately. I do not have a 2009 MBW to plug in and test for myself. However, if this is true, and it does not work on 2009 BMWs, then I'm sure many others would have already reported this situation.... And I have NOT heard of the OTOFIX/Autel line of tools NOT working on any BMW. I suspect you either have a problem with the OBD2 DLC port in your vehicle, the wiring going to it, or the vehicles computer itself is having problems. What was the original problem with the vehicle in the first place that led you to buy a scan tool? I'm just trying to figure out if you are having problems with the computer in the vehicle. Not being able to "communicate" with a vehicle via a scan tool BECAUSE the computer in the vehicle is failing is actually fairly common. And lastly, does the scan tool work on any other vehicle that you plug into? If so, then it's very possible the BMW computer is the problem. And lastly, any new scan tool CAN be defective (as with any other brand new piece of electronics) If the tool doesn't work on any other vehicle, then you can just simply return it back to Amazon for a refund. Sorry for your trouble. Thanks for the question.

Yeah, those have been around for a long time. I had one of those on my pickup truck in the 1990's. I decided to use the hose on this generator because the location of the drain port is not the easiest to get at.... especially with larger hands. The hose is easier to grab, and use..... for me, anyway. Thanks for the comment.

Press and hold the power button down.... a few seconds later a message will pop up on the screen asking if you want to "power off" or "put to sleep". It shuts off just like any other android device. Accessing different modules can be different on every year/make/model but once you get to the screen that lists every individual module in the vehicle, you simply select the "abs module". Thanks for the question.

Nice! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for the comment and enjoy the new scan tool.

The generator in this video has been used on an almost weekly basis to power my friends RV, including his A/C unit, while at the race track on the weekends. It has been a fantastic generator. I think you will like it! Thanks for the nice comment.

No, I am not teaching thieves.... thieves already know how to break into cars. This tool unlocks the doors, it does not start the engine. Just because you're not a tool buyer doesn't mean Auto mechanics, auto auction employees, lock smiths, roadside assistance guys, tow truck drivers, etc, etc don't buy tools..... And all those people watch youtube, too. Not just you. Thieves don't care if they damage a car, they break windows. If i made a video about a hammer, would you claim I'm teaching thieves? lol

"generate email copies"..... Are you asking if this can send a scan report to a customer via email? Yes, it can do that. Thanks for the question.

@SlipFitGarage thanks brother.. I've already ordered it. It looks really good and super fast compared to my Foxwell

It's common to have an undersized ground conductor. For example, I have a 50 amp sub panel in my garage that is fed from the main panel in my house. The sub panel is fed with 6 gauge wire for both hots and the neutral. The ground conductor is 10 gauge. This meets the national electric code in my area. The ground conductor only sees a load long enough for a breaker to trip, which is almost instant when a fault happens. This is not nearly log enough to burn up the undersized ground conductor. You need to understand that wire size is rated for continuous load, it does NOT mean that smaller wires cannot handle a higher load, it just means smaller wires cannot handle a larger load for extended periods of time. For example, 12 gauge copper wire is rated for 20 amps..... that does NOT mean it will "burn up" at the very instant it sees 21 amps. That 12 gauge copper wire can probably handle 80 - 100 amps, for probably 45-60 seconds before it actually "burns". BUT in this application, the breaker will have already tripped LONG before the wire ever sees that amount of load, for any length of time. There are videos on youtube where people purposely overload wires to see just how much load they can actually handle before getting hot enough to cause a fire. You would be VERY surprised how long, and how much over current it takes to overload any specific gauge of wire to the point of it "burning up". I have no concern about MY bonding plug being undersized. Commercially produced bonding plugs are probably made with even smaller conductors inside. I also have no concerns about this device that I made for myself. I would be far more concerned about the generator coming from the factory WITHOUT a GFI outlet, or ANY ground fault protection, at all. And lastly, just as a disclaimer..... This video shows a solution that I made for myself, to solve a problem that is unique to MY situation. If someone else decided to build something similar for themself, they're on their own. This video is NOT a step-by-step "how-to". It's simply a video to show a device that I made for myself. Thanks for the comment.

Yep, it very high quality machinery with relatively little use. The USS IOWA museum maintenance team still uses this machinery today, on a regular basis to maintain the ship. Thanks for the comment.

That's great to hear. Thanks for the nice comment!

How's the generator still working for you?

The tubing ACTUALLY measures 1.5 inch..... But the electrical couplers are sized differently. They don't use the ACTUAL size on the label. The 1 1/4 inch electrical couplers fit perfectly on tubing that ACTUALLY measures 1 1/2 inches. Just like the 1 1/4" EMT electrical conduit actually measures 1 1/2". It's confusing, I know.... and I agree.

@@SlipFitGarage Thank you very much for clearing that up. MUCH appreciated!

With the major update talked about in this video, ALL versions of the XTOOL D7 scan tool now have the ability to do a throttle re-learn. Thanks for the question.

Thank you!

Probably true.... but by how much? The total "area" of the inside of the hose is probably about 4 table spoons worth of oil. That amount of oil missing from the crankcase is probably not even measurable on the dipstick.... and it certainly is NOT going to affect longevity of the engine. The generator in this video has been running great since this video was recorded almost two years ago. Thanks for the comment.

The D7 DOES have WiFi capabilities. So does the newer D7S and the D7W. They all have wifi capabilities. If your cell phone has "hot spot" capability where it can share it's wireless connection via WIFI with other wireless devices, then yes... you can update the D7 over your cell phone's network. The D7 is Android based.... You would simply add the D7 to any WiFi network like you would with any other Android device, or any WiFi laptop, or any WiFi iPad, or WiFi desktop computer, etc. etc. Thanks for the question.

Hi, the only TopDon scan tools that I have reviewed are the Phoenix Lite 2, and the Artidiag 900pro. I don't really know much about the 900 lite.... Thanks.

Yes, it should run a standard 120 volt A/C unit with no trouble.

@@SlipFitGarage thank you!

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!

Hi, it held up very well through the entire winter and spring, and now into summer. The canvas on my portable garage is still in good condition but I can tell that some of the "shine" has gone away so that proves to me UV light does slowly deteriorate the canvas cover. As others have mentioned, a secondary sacrificial tarp stretched over the canvas that comes with the portable garage would greatly help extend the life of the original cover. Anything to prevent strong UV light from the sun shining on the canvas cover will lengthen it's life. Mine is still good, but in another year or so, it would probably be time for another new cover. With all the strength improvements that I have made, it hasn't moved one bit. It is rock solid and it has survived some fairly strong wind storms . We had a very light winter this past year, but I have no doubt that it would survive one of our "normal" winters, too. My need for this portable garage has now ended, and I plan to take it down sometime in the next month or so. But I will keep it in storage and I will gladly use it again, if ever needed. No regrets here....

It will perform battery testing and load testing but it needs another module to go along with the scan tool. Either the Autel BT506 or the OTOFIX BT1 Lite. They are basically both the exact same tester, but branded with either Autel or OTOFIX. I own one of each and they are both the same.

Well, this thing isn't really designed or advertised to lower the "running" amps. It's specifically designed to lower the "starting" amps. So, if your running amps went down from 32 to 13 then something else is going on. Is it possible that you got a bad reading somewhere along the way? That's what I suspect happened. Either way, the finished results speak for themselves! Yes, these really do work.

Looking for a Generator on marketing , question. How many w need for 5ton trans ? I will think getting genmax 7250 or 9000

Yes, correct.