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RE: Mellincom Antenna Adapter
I get great results with my VERIZON 3G 2200 series MIFI unit all over the Eastern side of the US by sitting my MIFI Unit in the WILSON SLEEK CRADLE that has an external antenna setup. This is my standard use DOCKING station for the MIFI unit when inside my off-road POPUP setup.
Looks similar to this setup from google search
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31wIVRDFdAL._SL500_AA300_.jpg height=300
My VERIZON MIFI unit sits in the WILSON CRADLE like this except my unit is a 3G unit.... My MIFI setup allows us to use up to five WIFI devices at the same time within 60-feet or so from the MIFI unit. The Vertical antenna does great for us but I guess one with more gain would be better. So far we haven't needed anything better antenna wise picking the VERIZON CELL PHONE signals here on the East side of the US. If our cell phones pick up the VERIZON cell signals then the MIFI units works like gangbusters for us.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41w8z20cRLL._SL500_AA300_.jpg height=300
The MILLENICOM setup uses similar MIFI devices on the VERIZON NETWORK...
We are doing just great with our 3G setup for checking emails, paying bills, and some chat with the kids. If we ever want to start downstreaming VIDEO streams then the MILLENICOM 20GB setup will be the way we will go using the VERIZON NETWORK.
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/12/13 07:42am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Google Chromecast In RV
I'm not sure how this works....
Here at the house I use my M90 Laptop Computer setup which has two 24-inch monitor screens to watch streaming video from any number of on-line sources MOPVIDEO - CBS TV SHOWS - WATCH-TV SERIES etc... On FRIDAY NIGHTS I like to watch the GOLD RUSH on Discover Channel but this is also at the same time CBS is running Hawaii 5-0 and BLUEBLOOD.. I watch the GOLD RUSH then Sat morning I downstream the latest TV SHOWs 5-0 and BLUE BLOOD. The quality could be better if my LAPTOP was connected to the VIZIO HDMI input I guess... Would this GOOGLE CHROMECAST unit help me here... Probably would be cheaper to just get the proper HDMI cable to go between the DELL M90 DOcking Station and the HDMI video input on the VIZIO TV but I have run out of ports on the docking station to do this...
Since I carry all of this on trips with my OFF-ROAD POPUP setup I can do the same thing back off the power grid somewhere. All I need is an internet connection.
Does The GOOGLE CHROMECAST require a monthly fee to use it or is the fee associated with the downstream method you use to capture the TV VIDEO downstreams... ??? i.e. I want to replace my HDMI cable connection to the VIZIO TV input with WIFI using the GOOGLE CHROMECAST device ???
Also wondering if the WIFI connections for the GOOGLE CHROMECAST interferes with the normal WIFI connection signals my cable router uses to connect to all of my devices here.
For $35 this would be a great standalone WIFI input connection for my house VIZIO TV video setup.
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/12/13 07:12am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Longest interconnect battery cables?
I agree with PAUL that you will need the cable connection between the two 6VDC batteries be as big as you can deal with. However a 4/0 cable is going to be a pretty large diameter and will be difficult to use. You will have to have your two 6VDC batteries mounted very stable and the large diameter cable installed in good manner to not cause stress on the battery terminals. The large diameter cable may easily rip the 6DVC terminals right out of the cheap plastic battery case.
Your two 6VDC batteries will give you around 220AHs of capacity and more important will produce around 25AMPS of 12VC current for 7 hours before discharging the two batteries to around 10.5VDC (0% charge).. You of course really don't want to drop your batteries below 12.0VC (50% charge state) to keep from doing damage to the batteries.
To get roughly the same results from two each 12VC batteries installed in parallel the TroJan T1275P 150AH batteries might be a good alternative. These two batteries will have a 300AH capacity and produce 25AMPS @ 12VDC for around 9 hours before getting down to the 10.5VDC (0%) charge state.
Using the 12VDC BATTERIES will allow you to use 4AWG or 2AWG batteries interconnect cables which will be easier to work with.
The difference is going to be cost of the batteries as the availability of the GC2 6VDC 220AH capacity golf cart batteries is around $80-$90 each. The Trojan T1275 batteries will probably run you around $190-$225 each.
Check the battery specs and get the ones that give you the most AH capacity and the best output performance rated in DC AMPs and minutes.
Just passing along for your food for thought process...
There are a bunch of GC2 6VDC batteries installs in the RV community these days...
Just my thoughts
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/12/13 05:48am |
Tech Issues
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RE: How Many Have A Safe In Their TT ?
I have plans for a couple of lock boxes for use in my OFF-ROAD POPUP. With my front 5x7 deck I can mount a metal lock box up next to the trailer front wall and have a lockable access door from the inside hallway to it.
I also have plans for another access door in the bottom of a cabinet that opens up into a larger metal box mounted under my floor area. My OFF-ROAD POPUP has very tall trailer frame beams and this would be a perfect place to mount a good secure metal lock-box. These secure places are just to keep things from walking off when you are away.
Using such a secure box for firearms would be self defeating for me. My firearms and other defense spray items hang ready to go on a coat rack next to the outside door in plain view when I am inside my trailer..
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/11/13 02:30pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Induction Cooktops
Sort of kills the camping off the power grid idea. All trailers come with the being portable basics that runs off the battery and gas...
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/11/13 02:15pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Looking for heater recommendations
I like the OIL FILLED electric heaters for their inherent safety when being used in the somewhat close quarters of the RV... There is no OPEN FLAME, no VISIBLE RED HOT CORE, no BURNT DUST smell, and no NOISE.
We use one of those O2COOL 10-inch FANs sitting behind one of the oil filled heaters if we want to move some warm air around the cabin...
I carry two of the OIL FILLED Heaters with us on every trip to use with the propane furnace as backup heat...
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/11/13 12:54pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: How to choose a battery?
Since this is your truck start battery only I would think you would not need to consider any of the RV COACH BATTERY requirements. The purpose of the truck start battery in my setup is to start the truck and run all of the truck electrical requirements. I would install whatever the current truck manufacturer requires and fits the truck battery holder..
I also follow an golden rule to NOT mess with the truck battery system for any of the RV Trailer requirements. The truck start battery is what gets me back home..
Having said all of this and not being familiar with the MOTORHOME type RV units the TRUCK START battery may have additional requirements being used in a self contained motorhome type setup...
My experiences is with a pickup type truck towing a RV Trailer. The RV Trailer has a separate RV battery bank setup just for the RV requirements.
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/11/13 10:28am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Thanks for the education
I have never hear of this "Trombella Relay" brand before either. I think this is just another manufacturers name for a CONTACTOR type relay.
What is becoming popular now is the SMART MODE TYPE CONTACTOR relays that senses the different type DC Voltages to determine when to switch-in. The smart mode DC voltages levels are so close to each other when charging deep-cycle batteries.
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/11/13 08:16am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: repairing leaks
I am guessing that the FLEX SEAL you are referring to is the spray on rubber coating... I have never use any of these type of products...
AMAZON has some reviews on using this product both PRO and CON...
FLEX SEAL COMMENTS
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/11/13 07:55am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: rug buddy for heating our (cold) floors
Not a bad find - around 450 watts for 5x8 rug not all that hard to come up with when camping off the power grid...
Alot simpler than installing hydronic heating coils built into the floors and around the walls with wall board water heaters I guess.
Getting hard to say what is best source of heat - I'm thinking many low heat sources spread out over the trailer might be better than one large heat source like a gas furnace etc...
http://www.finaltouchinteriors.com/gallery/boardsgrooves.jpg height=300
It is not so much a big deal here in northern Virginia - but being in a real cold area would take some good ideas to keep it warm and cheap..
I believe I could get by just great with three or four hydronic hot water wall board heat zones running through-out the trailer.
http://knoji.com/images/user/baseboard-fintube.jpg height=200
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RoyB
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12/11/13 06:14am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Problem with Progressive Dynamic Converter
My Progressive Dynamics Converter/charger puts out the required SMART MODE charging modes of 14.4VDC-13.6VDC-13.2VDC with the proper DC amps capacity when required to keep my deep cycle batteries properly charged. It is almost automatic and all I do is occasionally check battery water levels an keep tabs on my battery bank charge status.
If you can measure the smart mode charging modes for your particular battery bank then your converter/charger is most likely operating ok.
My PD9260C 60AMPS converter/charging setup has been functioning great for the past five years.
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/10/13 02:52pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 12v lighting thanks
I had a similar intermittent operation with my WFCO 8900 12VDC Distribution panel that looks similar to this photo..
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h221/hamops/Trailer%20General/P6300455A.jpg height=300
Everything checked good - all fuses were good etc...
Then I removed the cover and checked the wiring and found one connection was worked loose under the screw...
You might want to check that all your screws on the green 12VDC Distribution panel shown here are tight.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/locknload223/Trailer/003Medium-2.jpg height=300
Like said above it - It will show its ugly head again when you least expect it.
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/10/13 11:51am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Place to buy Roadtrek accessories?
I take it these are photos of the 1997 ROADTREK camper vans...
http://americaonwheels.com/images/company_assets/512f1c7f-0d64-4a5e-9d91-785dc064755f/classified/Florida_Jupiter_1997_Roadtrek_190_Va9f62_full.jpg height=300
Go search on GOOGLE for accessories...
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/10/13 10:09am |
Camping World Accessories
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RE: 235W Solar Panel for $158
Thats quite a mark-down from $736 to $158...
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/10/13 08:44am |
Tech Issues
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RE: What to do with my gun?
Others will chime in here I'm sure - If you was coming back the same you went in you could just store it somewhere on the USA side and pick it back up when you come out. Don't try to hide it - you will lose your gun and may get a big fine...
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/10/13 08:21am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Water Heater Valve
My suburban SW6P water heater was dripping water as well and I exercised the spring release pressure relief lever which stopped the drip leak..
http://www.rvpartsinc.com/assets/images/Suburban/Photos/SW6P.jpg height=300
The pressure relief valve looks something like this
http://www.rvsupplyparts.com/images/products/detail_8940_RV_Water_Heater_Relief_Valves_10421.jpg height=200
Might give that a try on your model...
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RoyB
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12/09/13 04:14pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: wiring quesrion
My 5th wheel bath room light had a switch from the hallway side to turn it on with. There was also a switch on the light that had to be 'ON' before I could turn it on from the hallway ???? If yours was wired this way you may have disabled this feature by changing the HOT BLACK wire.
This also has a ceiling fan installed in the bath room ceiling which was wired to come on from the same hallway switch and also had it's own ON-OFF switch on the fan itself that had to be 'ON' before it worked from the hallway switch...
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/09/13 02:02pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: does the furnace run on 12v?
Here is a simplified 30AMP Electrical Diagram for RV Trailers. Might give some insight on what does what with 120VAC and 12VDC usage requirements.
http://i.imgur.com/z4audc3.png height=400
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/09/13 12:54pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Bought a cool portable printer but whata WASTE of packaging!
I carry the HP Photosmart C7280 with my DELL M90 computer setup... Always needing to print some small pictures for friends anyway... Think I paid just over $200 for it refurbished from AMAZON..
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41BFwZGkOyL.jpg height=200
Moving around with it hasn't bother it at all over the years... I know there are smaller units out there but this is what I had to use at the time...
I never worried about anything being 12VDC operated. I have a 600WATT PSW Inverter setup for my work horse units... I think the transformer for the C7280 is rated around 150WATTS@120VAC...
Roy Ken
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RoyB
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12/09/13 07:52am |
Technology Corner
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RE: VA state parks
VIRGINIA OUTDOORS
oops I was one post too late haha...
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RoyB
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12/08/13 01:32pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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