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RE: Basic Campground Electric Hookup Question
This thread made me think of something funny:
(ok, sadly funny, but 100% true)
Who has seen a campground claiming 30A hookups but only having the standard 110V 15/20A recepticles?
I have- and suspect I'm not the only one.
(And yes, I recall the box having a 30A breaker....it genuinely was a 30A hookup!)
Electric codes???....we don't need no stinkin electric codes.
I am unable to find it this week but I have an adapter that will work with a standard Duplex Receptacle if it's normally wired (Both halves the same phase) and combine 15+15 to 30. It's the only dual male plug device I recommend.
So, I'd not have a problem at that park.
But code.. I don't think it's code,, No way is it code
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wa8yxm
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11/16/09 10:52am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Electrical Question
I too will say this: You expect a 12 volt battery to run a 120 volt TV? I don't
At least not without an inverter.
I have a xantrex Prosine 2.0.. it runs the TVs and related electronics, The Microwave and the GFCI "loop" (Recepticals) which includes the baths, kitchen, dining room and outside outlet. The remaining outlets including the bedroom. and the 20 amp outlet I put in for an electric heater... DEAD w/o shore or generator power.
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wa8yxm
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11/16/09 10:45am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Do I but an inverter or a new 12vdc sound system?
IF the ONLY thing you want to run on 12vdc is the sound system.. I'd go with a 12 volt system (Car stereo)
If, however you think you might wish to run other stuff.. Then the advice to get a TRUE SINE WAVE (also called Pure Sine Wave) inverter is a good one.
DO not use MSW with an AM radio.. As MSW inverters usually do that in.. and may cause Hum on any audio system.. But a True Sine wave.. Well the power is as clean as or cleaner than what comes out of the hole in the wall at home (usually cleaner)
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wa8yxm
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11/16/09 10:42am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Dish TV with a harddrive
I use stand alone DVR's with assorted receivers as input they work great, however the ReplayTV network I have is no longer marketed.. This system is simular to TiVo Series 3 (In fact it's what they copied when making the S-3) in that I can put a DVR on each of my TV's and record as many programs as I have DVR's.. And then watch the recorded show on any of the TV's in the net, or download to computer and watch "portable"... I can also watch a show AS IT IS RECORDING on the "host" dvr (the one that records it) Replay does it differently than TiVo though (Better in my not very humble opinion)
The DISH DVR should play a recorded show w/o the antenna attached. though you may have to wait a while for it to realize there is no antenna and give you the option.. I forget how to convince it to work.
One thing I did like about the Dish DVR is that it's dual in-dual out so it worked much like my Replay network.. Only without the OTA option.
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wa8yxm
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11/16/09 10:39am |
Technology Corner
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RE: DirecTV...What Satellite Number do I Use?
Ya'll are all wrong, it's 101 for DirecTV little round dish.
Hey, Rhing.. Congrats on being the first respondent to actually READ what the O/P posted.
Oh, and to the OP.. He's right, DirecTV, Solo LNB (Not Single, Solo) you use 101W that's AMC-4 as I recall.. All the NTSC programming is on that bird save for some locals and second language.. Locals are not much use to RVers (The national network channels are on that bird) and if you have a solo LNB That's the bird it pointed to
Single LNB: One lens One coax connection
Dual LNB: one lens. TWO coax connections
TWIN LNB (Dish 500) Two Lens 2 (or more) Coax fittings, built in switch is optional
You can guess the rest (Triplet 3-lens, quat 4, and so on)
Just like babies
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wa8yxm
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11/16/09 10:36am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Soaked floor...plumbing leak...ugh
Step one find the leak.. One possible source is the toilet flush valve.. Though you said city water pressure was not all that good if it spiked, and you do NOT have a regulator in the line you may have blown the seals on the valve.
NOTE: ALWAYS USE A REGULATOR!!! And now you know why.
Step 2 is to get a carpet cleaner (The hot water extractor type) or a wet vac and suck up as much water as you can.. Do it ASAP.
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wa8yxm
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11/16/09 10:31am |
Tech Issues
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RE: $5 Kwikee Step Support
Now... Imagine if you will that your jacks either sink into the ground or.. if hydraulid, you blow a line and the jacks let you down.
What's that support going to do to your steps?
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wa8yxm
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11/15/09 10:48am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: What do you do if severe weather hits while camped?
Each park should have a designated server weather shelter... Often the family center or one of the other buildings.
You should find out what it is,, Cause if the worst happens.. You really need to know.
And as others have said. a Weather Radio (All hazard alert radio) can be a real life saver.. I'm serious. they are credited with saving many lives already.
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wa8yxm
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11/15/09 10:47am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Basic Campground Electric Hookup Question
Well. If you'd asked me this question a year ago I'd have said YES.
But I have since found a park that does not. The 30 amp boxes have ONLY 30 amp outlets.. the 50 amp sites are still all 3, (50/30/15) but the 30 amp sites are only 30 amp. no 15 amp and bad wires so the voltage is low too. Very low.
I make sure I get a 50 when I park there, even if the 50 amp is locked off (They charge more for 50) cause I can live with a solid 30 plus 15
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wa8yxm
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11/15/09 10:44am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Gas Generater?
Not only Sta-Bil but you need to run it monthly for at least 1/2 hour under 1/2 load.
Take the unit to a lawn mower shop.. They can clean and adjust the carb, flush the fuel, check the points (yes there are points) The following is a true story.
We used a gas motor powered power ladder to lift shingles and nails when I worked in roofing... We had it serviced,, they screwed up something and I had to finish the job.. Later I found I set what they messed up right where it should be.
We were on a job when we needed more nails.. A "kid" across the street had been trying to start his lawn mower (About the same size engine) for like 30 mintues, pulling and pulling and pulling and pulling on that old rope.
Well, we had new points. a properly set magneto, clean carb and such.
I climbed down the ladder. set the carton of nails on the platform. flipped the shorting bar off the spark plub.. Took two fingers... Just two fingers. and pulled, somewhat gently, on the rope.. Steped on the pedal to run the nails up the ladder. flipped the switch and headed back to work.
I made sure the kid saw me pull that rope.. If looks could have killed, I'd not be typing this
The rule:
First start of the day (Cold engine) if it's not running on pull #3.. Take it in for service
Warm engine.. Pull #1 should do it.
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wa8yxm
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11/15/09 10:41am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Big Charger, Small Generator
Depending on the Honda's capacity there are only two possible answers to the "What will happen" question
1: It works:
2: It don't.
If it don't the breaker on the Honda should trip.. No damage
NOTE: a honda EU1000i (Which is NOT a 1,000 watt generator, I think 760 continous watts) can run a 9260 or 9160 you have 45 (3/4 of that) so if your honda is at least 500 watts continuous.. You should be good to play.
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wa8yxm
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11/15/09 10:34am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Dry ice?
A word about pressure build up.
Ohmaha Steak's "Sealed" packages are able to vent CO2 when the pressure builds up. They won't let air in, but they will let excess pressure out.. It simply pushes the lid against the tape till it leaks out.. And celephone tape is porus, it can breath.
A standard RV fridge also has a vent... The drip tube on the back, so pressure will nto build up to dangerous levels unless that tube is clogged
And clogged it can become if the dry ice freezes water in the drip tube or in the evaporation tray on a fridge so equipped.
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wa8yxm
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11/15/09 10:31am |
Tech Issues
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RE: What song best describes your personality?
I seriously doubt you have ever heard it but mine is: Wind from Rainbow's End
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wa8yxm
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11/15/09 10:26am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: receiver into hitch????
The slight amount of play is normal.. I have the Blue Ox Stablizer on my coach and am very very happy with it.. (IT is on the drop to MH joint since that one carries the bicycle)
Of course... One caution when using drop receivers.....
THe additional stress on the motor home's hitch from use of the drop.. Caused the cross bar that holds the receiver to seperate from the motor home.. I had a driver pull up beside me and yell FIRE. That got my attention.. Pulled off and found
1: The US_Gear breake system stopped the car in the exact place I'd have expected it to be if nothing had gone wrong
2: The back tire and wheel on the bicycle.. Will need replacement
3: The hitch was lying on the pavement. no longer attached to the MH save by the control wires for said brakes.
4: A very nice Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper (He got a thank you note or rather his boss did)
5: An auto repair shop at the other end of the exit ramp I'd pulled off on the start of
ANd a few miles later (The repair shop could not do the job) a professional welding/fabricating shop that re-built the hitch between 2 and 4 times stronger than the factory that made it originally.. Heavier metal, additional bracking and more.. Very professional job.. Simpson and Sons. Harrison IN as I recall
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wa8yxm
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11/13/09 09:58am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Have you seen my Television?
Well, First. if your dealer was like mine, if you pull the owner's manuals out of the bag they will have recorded the television serial number for you... If they did not.. Then when you get the new TV to install... RECORD IT.
I can not begin to tell you how much easier it is for the police to recover a TV if the serial number is recorded.. Also, get an engraver to write your driver's lisense number on the set like this ST/D123 456 789 012 (Where ST is your two letter state code and the rest of it is your DL number.. that is the michigan format, though not a valid DL number)
Now: If you have been putting off upgrading to digital TV... Good excuse!
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wa8yxm
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11/13/09 09:50am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: No Hot Water flow
Had a couple of campers with the same problem.. Advised them. Sent them to a forum, discussed what they found.. RKL has it right.
Since they winterize using compressed air.. They disconnected the line from the outlet check valve, reached in with a pair of needle nose pliers, and pulled the "GUTS" out of the check valve.. And once again they were in hot water.
Fun thing.. Surburan said "There is no check valve"
Fat lot they knew
So.. For reasons I would rather not understand.. I would re-read RKL's post and start with the outlet valve. It is suspect #1. the inlet is #2 on the list.
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wa8yxm
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11/13/09 09:46am |
Tech Issues
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RE: glad I got the 6 volt batteries
I will ask.. What happened with your Cat-Heater (I know a few reasons to avoid them too but I won't go into that)
As for the batteires:
Trojan's often last 9-10-11 years
Interstates 7-8-9
I'm not sure Trojan's are worth the additional cost
Sam's and Costco's are made by the folks who make Interstates.
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wa8yxm
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11/13/09 09:42am |
Tech Issues
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RE: General generator question for home backup
I put in a proper transfer switch.. But there are two ways to do it....
With the proper transfer switch you run ONE cable from the inlet on the back or side of the house to the generator (Or in my case the motor home) and then you flip switches and the house wiring distributs the power to the assorted loads (Computer, Television, Lights, including lights you can not unplug) this is the best way, simplest and easiest,, but of course the most costly.
Option 2 is a rat's nest of extension cords.. You bring a cord in via a door or window and run 'em across the floor's
This presents a tripping hazard, and of course the open door or window is a security risk for someone breaking in.
So... Take your pick
Some folks like to do things dangerous... I won't even tell you how they do it it's that dangerous.. I will say use one of the two methods above.
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wa8yxm
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11/13/09 09:39am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: A Diabetic Question
I KNOW THAT THIS IS ALL CAPS, BUT I AM SHOUTING AT YOU!!!!! Having been a type 2 diabetic for 20 years, I can tell you that if your body is producing ketones, you need to see a doctor immediately!! I won't attempt to make any diagnosis, but you can die from this stuff. Nothing to play around about. I think that most other diabetics, ( there are lots on this forum) WILL AGREE.
John.... Some Ketone production is fairly normal.. But you are correct to warn that if you are producing Ketones you need to get a doctor's advice and fast.. Anyone who is loosing weight will produce some small amount of ketones.. But Large Ketones.. Those are dangerous.
Very dangerous.
A doctor can explain the difference and tell you how to test and what to do about it.
I can not.
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wa8yxm
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11/13/09 09:36am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Dead battery
I had the same problem on my 2002 Itasca.
Have the batteries checked, mine were worn out.
Also check for the fuse(s) on the positive side with wires running to the engine, if this is blown the coach will crank but not start.
Clean the terminals. Coke works great.
One of the things I need to do today or tomorrow is clean that stupid battery terminal.. Yesterday I identified the terminal (positive) now I just need to get down there with the HD cleaning tools
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wa8yxm
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11/12/09 10:36am |
Class A Motorhomes
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