I Messed Up ~ Fix It, Or Set It On Fire?

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My name is Eric and I travel with my 26lb cat, “Jax” in a 2012 Coachmen Mirada 32BH Class A Motorhome on a Ford Super Duty truck chassis. (V10 Triton) We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round. Here is my gear & some popular questions answered:

Gear: (UPDATED 2019)*
*Video: Canon M50 Mirrorless
*Main Vlog Lens: Rokinon 12mm 2.0F EF-M
*Stabilizer: Zhiyun Crane 2
*Additional Lenses: Canon 11-22mm ef-m, 15-45mm ef-m, 50mm ef-s, 75-300mm ef-s & 10-18mm ef-s
*Audio: (On Camera) Rode VideoMic Pro+ With Rycote VMP+ Deadcat
*GoPro 7 Black for water/action shots
*GoPro Hero 6 Silver with Purple Panda Lavalier Lapel mic for Driving Narration
*GoPro Hero 4 Black for Timelapses
*SJ4000 for driving shots out the front window.
Time Lapses: Gopro Hero 4: 2 second intervals. Sped up 1200x, cropped 4K down to 1080 for panning
Night Lapses: Gopro Hero 4 Black manual settings: 800 ISO, 30 second Shutter, 3000K WB, Protune On
Slow Motion: Shot 1080p 240fps. Reduced to 8% in Post Production
Additional Audio: Sony ICD-PX333
Editing Laptop: 2015 MacBook Pro 2.8ghz i7 16GB Ram, 500 SSD
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Editing Encoder: Adobe Encoder - Presets: MP4 VBR H.264 16mbps
Aerial Drone Shots: DJI Phantom 3 Standard Shot in 2.7K Downscaled to 1080p
RV MPG: 7-8mpg depending on generator use.
Solar: 1280 Watts (320x4) Rec N-Peak Monocrystalline 120 cell panels on Roof.
Charge Controller: Victron MPPT 150/85-TR
Inverter/Charger: Victron 3000 watt MultiPlus
Batteries: Battle Born Lithium 100ah x 3 = 300 amp hours.
Mobile Wifi: AT&T Unlimited & Verizon Unlimited
Jax is a MaineCoon/Ragdoll Tabby mix. He weighs 26lbs. Born April 21st 2010.

[crackerboxpalace]

In this insane world we live in, it behooves everyone to have some kind of security system, dash cams, home security, car alarms etc. You are wise to secure your home on the road. Makes life a little less stressful. My kitties say a big HELLO to Jax :)

[SometimeIsNow]

I'm with you. The more cameras the better. 👍🏼👍🏼 Isn't it amazing how a camera will keep a dishonest person, honest. 😊
Great video!! HI JAX !!

[RyanBorger]

Add a ninth cam on the roof in the front, pointing backwards so you can see your roof gear, plus good angle to show anytime you rub tree branches etc. Plus the screen isn't even with 8 cameras... For all of us, that need it to be even... If the system is capable. Should also catch some of the sky for sunset, sunrise constant b roll generation, even if low resolution.

As a side note, my tiny house I've been building, has no windows you can see through. Instead I have monitors in each area of it. And voice control of any cam to pop up on my 55" Toshiba for each individual camera. And entire tiny house is voice controlled. Anything that has a switch I can turn on or off by talking, and led light strips for most of the lighting, so full voice control of color, dim and bright, whatever. 35' travel trailer used as the base for it. Used 4 seasons and NW Pa weather, so windows just allow too much heat loss. Long time viewer.

[alexcarrn]

This is one of the many many reasons why I love and adore your Channel. You are honest, sincere and are not afraid to admit if you make a mistake. I learn so much from you. I am so grateful that you and Jax are in my life. You are both great blessings to me and my life. I'm hoping you had a great 4th of July, and I always always wish you the best. God bless you and keep you always safe. Travel mercies on all your travels. And thank you for you being you, and Jax's being Jax's.

[r.c.t.travels]

Good idea on replacing those bulky cameras with low profile ones. I didn't think you would like the wireless system when you first introduced it to us. But like you said it's always a trial and error thing when trying new gadgets on an R.V. Great video Eric!

[AcmeRacing]

Tidy install, and having a camera system totally makes sense when you're traveling alone. When you're pulling wire through a cavity it's a good idea to put a piece of paracord through along with it and tape off the ends. That way you can easily pull more new wires (along with another length of paracord) the next time you want to add something.

[rachaelcourtnell]

don't believe it's paranoia, seems like common sense to me :)

[DopeAsThePope]

Enjoy your people seem to forget how much time and effort go into just editing alone.
Best Nomad out there!!! Keep up the great work man!

[tennesseegirl]

Asking Jax if he's hungry is always the way to get interaction from him, love Jax. Safe travels

[maryl]

I learn so much from watching your videos. We just bought a 1993 Roadtrek 210 Popular. I'm having so much fun fixing her up. Named her "Stella." This is our 5th RV over 27 years. We've had all new ones in the past. This time I wanted a little used Roadtrek with this specific floor plan, in good shape. Learned a long time ago, there is always something to work on. Luckily I'm a tinker so now that I'm retired I can tinker to my hearts content. Thx for sharing all your adventures, Mary

[ArtGirlJan]

I totally get why you CYA with all those cameras. Smart thinking!

[wandafuqua]

I think this is very smart and necessary to keep you and Jax safe❤️‼️

[americanrvtraveler]

Great video on RV security. It amazes me that the RV industry has not offered this as regular installed equipment.

[TravelingDeficitDisorder]

We had a wireless transmitter/receiver plugged into our rear camera that will transmit audio \ video to the front A/V jack without using a Wi-Fi connection or running wires. This will give you a dedicated wireless connection that won't bog down your Wi-Fi network and eliminates the long wire run.

[sandymcgill]

curtain cover thing is called a valance.

[anneirenej]

Great video. I loved the Eureka video because you drove right past my daughters apartment, as you were leaving. It was fun to see. I am so glad you are having fewer problems since the cameras were installed. No one wants to be harassed. Much love to the Jax.

[Northstardanes]

I'm glad you got more streamlined cameras and hardwired in, having cameras just CYA!

[elizabeth]

People put security systems in their houses...your rv is YOUR house; keep it safe! As to mistakes- we learn from them and grow!

[thetrailninja]

Camera systems is a smart idea for anyone - I got my truck vandalized last year and wish I had one but afterwards I put one in. POE is the best way to go if you upgrade your system Eric, but go solid copper core CAT6 if you do that - really solid cable for video surveillance.

[carlalafata]

Congrats, now you are Safe! Happy trails! Peace and Love ❤️