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RE: HughesNet - next stop Motosat
As the Texan said, please join us on thedatastormusers forum. Unfortunately, the 9000 series modems are not compatible with extensive travel. That is a KA band modem. The DataStorm uses an HN7000S modem which is KU band. The KA band is spot beamed so when you travel away from your beam you will lose connection. The KU is conus (covers the lower 48 states).
You should be able to set up a mobile account (with an HN7000S modem) through MotoSat and use it both in the coach and in your house the way you have listed.
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Fulltimingman
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07/04/09 03:41pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Why Do MH Tires Blow Out...??
According to Bridgestone Tire Company in response to a question about tire temp sensors installed in aluminum wheels:
"a general rule of thumb is that a properly inflated/loaded timre, when up to operating temperature - one hour or more of operation - will typically run about 60 degrees F hotter than the ambient temperature. Anything above 200 degrees F could lead to tire degradation and you need to investigate for a problem."
Bridgestone Tire Company also says the following regarding surface/tread temperature (which you would see if you use an infrared thermometer):
"While there are many factors, such as ambient temperature, load, speed, air pressure, wheel position and tire pattern that will determine the tread temperature of a truck tire in normal operating conditions, we normally experience surface tread temperatures in the range of 150 to 180 degrees F."
They also note that the ribs will be cooler than the grooves and the center will be cooler than the shoulders.
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Fulltimingman
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07/03/09 10:37am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Cat 525 vs ISl 400
If the Newell had the 600 or 625 HP Cat is was likely a 2006 or newer. By that time, the Newell had a GVWR of 59,580 pounds or greater and a GCWR of approximately 80,000 pounds.
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Fulltimingman
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07/02/09 12:36am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: U-Line overflowing
For the U-Line Models BI95, BI98 and SP18 which are typically used in new motorhomes, there is an ice cube thickness adjustment. You can download the manual here.
In short, you remove the ice maker assembly cover, locate the adjusting screw on the control box which is just below the minus (-) and plus (+). Turn the adjusting screw toward the minus sign for smaller cubes. Then reinstall the ice maker assembly cover.
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Fulltimingman
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06/30/09 10:53pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: To Tow or not to Tow, that is the question?
How long will your trips be? Where do you intend to travel? How long will you be in one location? These issues will make the decision easier. If you only plan on short trips to a campground and don't plan on doing a lot of sightseeing away from the campground the toad may not be needed. If you plan to travel to a destination close to a major city and spend some time there occasionally, you may find that renting a car while you are there is a viable option. If you plan on traveling extensively and sightseeing along the way, towing a car will likely be worth the expensive and effort.
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Fulltimingman
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06/27/09 02:26pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Valve stems
The parking brake will only work on the rear axle, not the front wheels. Tire pressure will increase as you drive and the tires heat up.
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Fulltimingman
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06/21/09 08:42pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Stairwell covers.....probably a stupid question, but...
My mid-entry has an air-operated step cover. Very convenient to prevent a passenger or pet from taking a tumble down the step well if they are moving around in the coach when underway.
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Fulltimingman
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06/21/09 01:30pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Towing a PT Cruiser
Not sure about the current system but I wanted the M&G system on my PT in 2003. They told me at that time that there was inadequate room to mount the system in the PT Cruiser so I was back to a Brake Buddy which has worked well for me although it does take extra time and effort to setup up and remove each time. I also had to install a Toad-Charge to keep the Brake Buddy from running the PT battery down.
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Fulltimingman
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06/21/09 10:25am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Motorhome Specialists (Texas)
I purchased a motorhome from Motorhome Specialists about 6 or 7 years ago. The RV was exactly as they represented it to be and the transaction went through smoothly. I found they to be very good to work with and would not hesitate to purchase a coach from them in the future.
I was not living in the area and have not needed to use them for service so I can not address the service issue.
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Fulltimingman
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06/20/09 08:46am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Towing a PT Cruiser
If you are going to tow your PT Cruiser a lot, set it up properly with a Remco transmission lube pump, tow bar brackets (I use a Roadmaster but there are other good brands out there), lights, and a brake system. The hookup then becomes a one person job that just takes a minute or two.
If you are only going to tow the PT occasionally, a tow dolly will work but make sure that you get the straps tight after loading the car on the dolly and then check about 50 miles down the road that they are still tight.
The tow dolly is much less expensive than setting up a car to tow 4 down. However, the ease of attaching and disconnecting the car and not having to move the tow dolly around and find a place to keep it when you are in a campground make towing 4 down a better long term solution for most folks that tow frequently.
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Fulltimingman
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06/20/09 08:37am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Golfer in RV Crash!
I notice that the bedroom slide came out, either during the crash or the vehicle recovery. It is still laying on the ground near the wreck site.
Hitting a large tree at speed head on with a 40,000+ pound vehicle is going to impart an enormous amount of force. I am amazed the coach stayed together as well as it did.
It is always a tragedy when anyone is severely injured or killed in an accident. I agree that it is unfortunate that a blown tire resulted in the mayhem. The tendency to slam on the brakes must be avoided if you hope to stay on the road.
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Fulltimingman
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06/10/09 02:26pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Levelers, Air vs hydraulic jacks? Difference?
I was in a park a few years ago and a person with Air levelers complained that he had to start the motorhome every 2-3 weeks to re-inflate the levelers. Not a fun thing when you are staying 2-3 months at same place.
He said he had to retract the slides to start the MH every time. Sounds like he has a slow air leak likely a leaking leveling solenoid that needs attention. He could also use a 120 volt built in air compressor (mine was standard equipment) to prevent the air pressure from dropping below 70 psi when plugged into shorepower or running off the generator.
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Fulltimingman
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06/10/09 10:42am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: How do shore power and batteries work together?
To clarify my question, I was asking about my air-conditioners and fridge. I was wondering when plugged into shore power, how does the electricity flow:
A.) shore power --> batteries --> air-conditioners and fridge
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B.) shore power --> air-conditioner and fridge
The air-conditioner and fridge seem to run without interruption even when I unplug the shore power, which leads me to believe that A.) is occurring. Is this bad for the batteries, to be used and charged at the same time? Do I and should I manually turn off the inverter when connected to shore power so that B.) happens?
With warm regards, JamesThe answer should be B unless you have a unusual arrangement. Standard equipment on your coach (Gulfstream Tourmaster) was a 2k inverter which would likely power the microwave, TV's and most if not all of the electric outlets in the coach off of the four 6-volt batteries. However, the air conditioners should ONLY run off of the shore power or the generator.
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Fulltimingman
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06/08/09 05:49pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Anyone own a lot at Buckhorn Resort in Texas????
I'm not sure, but I think you buy a lease for the site. There not deeded sites.....BruceTrue. The land is a 30 year site lease (5 year lease with 5 renewal periods of five years each) fully transferable rather than a purchase. There is a monthly lease payment that includes water, sewer, cable TV, telephone and lawn care. You can sell the improvements you make and transfer the lease to someone else. There are resales available at times. I have several friends who are members of 'The Club' at Buckhorn Lake.
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Fulltimingman
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05/26/09 10:41am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: HWH won't return to travel height
Since it is only the travel mode that is affected, see if the travel height valve on the right side is out of adjustment. It may be as simple as readjusting the rod to the travel height valve which is located on the inside of the drive axle tires. If moving the rod manually does not result in any change in ride height on that side you likely have a bad travel height valve. WARNING: Do not crawl under a coach that is not supported with heavy duty jack stands or cribbing.
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Fulltimingman
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05/25/09 01:21pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Using onboard dp air to top off tire psi-101 please
You will need to have the engine running and the system pressure up to about 115 to 120 to successfully air up your tires. Unless you are just adding a couple of pounds, you will be amazed how much air it takes to fill a tire and the system pressure will drop like a rock. Obviously, when the system pressure is at or below the tire pressure, air will not be flowing into the tire.
If you have dual wheels on the rear, make sure you have a dual-foot tire fill attachment. The big box hardware/home improvement stores typically have the correct air fittings. If your tires require 110 psi or more, you will need an air pressure-doubler to successfully fill your tires since your engine mounted air compressor will not kick in soon enough to get the pressure you need to your tires.
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Fulltimingman
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05/25/09 11:13am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Motorhome height
If you go under something less than the height of your coach and cause damage, you will obviously be at fault. Other than that, I have NEVER heard of a single case of an RV being ticketed for being over height. Commercial trucks that are over height must get over sized permits. Most motorhomes are 13' or less but some of the large DP's can be over 13'. The 2009 Newells are 13'3" to the top of the AC units.
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Fulltimingman
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05/21/09 09:38am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: New Puppy on board
Most coaches do not have the AC units powered through the inverter (Prevosts are an exception). Without a huge battery bank and an inverter larger than 2kw, driving an AC unit off the inverter isn't a workable idea anyway. If you want to drive an AC off the inverter as a safety for the puppy, you will likely need to add a dedicated inverter (a 2-3KW pure sine wave inverter will work if that is the ONLY thing that is powered by the inverter) and at least 4-6 more coach batteries (depending on size). With the additional batteries you will likely need a large alternator on your engine to recharge them.
The previous suggestion for an auto-start generator is the best and cheapest idea.
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Fulltimingman
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05/18/09 09:24am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Detroit 6v92 350 hp
Dogslow, if properly maintained and not allowed to overheat, the 6V92 is a good engine that will last several hundred thousand miles without need of serious attention. If it overheats, it can need a rebuild instantly. Parts are available and filters are easily accessed unless the manufacturer installed them in a way that makes it difficult. I have an 8V92 with over 153,000 miles on it. You will hear that they all leak oil all over the place. Mine doesn't and a friend that has a 1982 Newell with the DD 6V92 and another friend with a 1990 Newell with the 8V92 don't have oil leaks either. Oil and filter change are 15,000 miles or 1 year whichever comes first.
Let me know if you have additional questions.
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Fulltimingman
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05/16/09 09:56am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Diesel Motors
Going back to a technical question, how many EXHAUST valves did the DD two stroke cycle engines have? This includes ALL the 2 strokers, 53, 71, all series, all configurations (2,3,4,6,8, and 12 cylinder), even the 12V567 used in locomotives and submarines.
How many exhaust valves per cylinder?Four.
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Fulltimingman
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05/13/09 10:29pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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