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RE: Chevy Integrated Trailer Brake Controller ?
I love mine. I thought Prodigy was great until I got the IBC. Just check the fuse panel under the hood before you start. There have been threads that sometimes things get turned around between the integrated controller, the trailer batter yffed and the harness for the aftermarket controller.
(Hope I expressed myself correctly.)
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TubaPete
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11/22/09 06:44pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Metro Detroit to Orlando
One suggestion:
Stop at the first rest stop going into Georgia. They cab offer lots of recommendations for your second night.
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TubaPete
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11/22/09 06:38pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Wiindows 7 - Good Bad or SoSo
As someone else said, going from XP to 7 is like starting all over again. And when you have been comfortable with XP, you wonder if you are doing the right thing. I bought a new laptop with 7 so there isn't a lot I can do about that. But I bought an upgrade for the desktop, now on XP and am hesitant to install.
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TubaPete
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10/30/09 10:43am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Batteries not charging from truck
Sitting that long, connected to the trailer system with things like the LP gas detector taking a small current, I would guess that your batteries were fully discharged. And being discharged that long, they may not take a charge again.
Note: Only my guess and I did say MAY, so take it for what its worth.
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TubaPete
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10/14/09 06:44pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Anyone watch Ken Burns, Nat. Parks on PBS
I watched it and programmed the DVR for the remaining issues.
Beautiful scenery, but I would have liked a little more background explantion of why each locarion was selected as a national park.
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TubaPete
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09/28/09 06:56pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Disappointment - Michigan State Parks - Mclain
. . . and it certainly depends on what you mean by "facilities." If you mean concrete and plumbing, then a private park is your best bet. If you mean trees, trails, beaches, and nature, then a state park is the way to go.
I agree wholeheartedly. When I am camping I want to be close to trees, trails, and such. That's camping IMHO.
When I am just traveling, the other stuff is more important.
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TubaPete
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09/12/09 07:09pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Disappointment - Michigan State Parks - Mclain
I would suggest that you don't judge all state parks by McLain. I agree that many of the sites there are difficult.
You might enjoy Presque Isle campground in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
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TubaPete
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09/11/09 02:17pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Hiawatha NF - UP Michigan
I agree that Brevoort is nice. I think it has more amenities than most of the Hiawatha campgrounds.
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TubaPete
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09/11/09 02:13pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Walmart's in up michigan on way to Copper Harbor
For a few bucks a night (especially if you have a senior pass,) you might consider stopping at a National Park campground. There is a convenient one just west of Munising.
Also there are several casinos on the way. Parking there is typically free also.
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TubaPete
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09/11/09 02:03pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: water pressure
In addtion to the above suggestions, there is usually a screen where the hose from the city water screws into the camper. That can get clogged as well.
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TubaPete
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09/10/09 09:00am |
Tech Issues
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RE: GM Tow/Haul and Fifth Gear
. . . . and the GPS feature of Onstar will allow this unit to predict the terrain and shift accordingly.
Amazing. This is a new one to me. Do you know where I can read more about this?
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TubaPete
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09/08/09 10:51am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Trailer odometer
These can be pricey.
I keep track using the truck odometer and a spreadsheet. A little bit of work but gives you the same result.
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TubaPete
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09/08/09 09:08am |
Towing
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RE: GM Tow/Haul and Fifth Gear
I don't know if the '06 had the manual (M) selection or not either, but I do know if you are in M you lose the downshift/engine braking feature of the Allison.
Unless you have the problem of the transmission "hunting" for a gear, I also suggest you leave it in the Drive and let it decide. I've come to the conclusion that the Allison is a lot smarter than I am.
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TubaPete
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09/06/09 06:44pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Sealing TPO roof with Eternabond
Question is is TPO plastic or rubber?
TPO stands for something like ThermoPlasticOlefin. It is plastic.
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TubaPete
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09/04/09 09:54pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Debit card use in South Carolina
Sounds like more a quirk with the SC park system than with your card. The fact that it is a debit card shouldn't affect anything.
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TubaPete
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09/03/09 11:23am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Bike Rack Question?
From my experiences, don't have the bikes too close to a window. After breaking my window three times, I switched to a front mount receiver on the truck.
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TubaPete
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09/03/09 07:41am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: New US State laws for braking while towing
Basically you are suggesting that common sense (good brakes) be made a federal law. All it would accomplish is require a whole fleet of "enforcers."
And as mentioned, it would violate the Constitution, not that that seems to bother Washington much anymore.
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TubaPete
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09/03/09 07:32am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: day night blinds
I installed mine myself and have found that a lot of it is how the tension is adjusted in the cords. On mine adjustment is made at the cord anchors at the bottom of the shade where it attaches to the wall. Loosen the screw into the wall and pull the cord up or down (in or out?)to change the tension.
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TubaPete
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09/03/09 07:27am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: making a Generator quiet
Can it be done? Sure. Just check out the referenced link.
However, most of the solutions don't come easy. I shutter what some of these guys would have spent if they paid someone for all their hours of tinkering.
Lots, no actually mountains of good ideas here.
chinese genset thread
Make yourself a pot of coffee and get started :B
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TubaPete
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09/02/09 09:29am |
Tech Issues
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RE: 08 Duramax oil change
I didn't like spending that much either so I called around. Found a wide range of prices. Lowest was $70, at the Chevy dealer of all places.
And yes, it is 10 qts.
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TubaPete
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09/01/09 07:21am |
Tow Vehicles
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