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RE: Droid-- First Impressions.....
So glad to hear good things about the Droid. We are planning to get them soon. I am also preparing by switching to gmail as my primary email program. Here is a video on how to copy your email contacts from Outlook to Gmail if anyone is interested.
Will that work for transferring contacts from OutLook Express?
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hhornig
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12/25/09 07:10am |
Technology Corner
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RE: 2010 Trip to Maine-HELP
We took the Camping World Maritime Provinces tour which I believe is in early June. I think they use that timing to be sure of fair weather. We ran into cold wet weather on the trip and would not go earlier, but you could be lucky.
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hhornig
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12/25/09 06:48am |
Roads and Routes
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Texarkana to San Diego
We are planning a round trip in February and would like any recommendations on routes and camping locations for that time of year.
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hhornig
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12/21/09 08:36am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Satellite VUQube 1000
I picked up a $20 dish for free since DirecTV didn't want the old dish when my friend converted to HD. Usually it only takes me about 5 minutes to set it up, but I have had times when it took about 30 minutes. Now if I convert to HD I think homeing in on all those satellites will be mor difficult.
Does the VuCube work for HD?
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hhornig
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12/19/09 08:18pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Brake/turn light problem on 08 CRV
My guess is that it has always worked that way since you are using the brake lights for turn signals also.
My older MH did not have amber turn signals and the brake lights came out on the yellow and green wires to both sides. Etrailer.com sells a relay that sends out a signal to the toad brake lights when both the green and yellow are hot and then sends a signal out to the amber turn signals when either turn signal is on by itself. You still have to use diodes though.
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hhornig
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12/19/09 08:05pm |
Dinghy Towing
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Need help hooking up DirecTV DVR
I have a R15 300 DVR which was disconnected when I switched to HD. Can I use this on my MH in place of a plain receiver? It has two inputs for the satellite. Do I need a switch?
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hhornig
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10/21/09 03:09pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Need help finding temperature sensor
The temperature gauge has a sensor on the engine and that works. The idiot light sensor is on a manifold with other sensors and was added on by Roadmaster.
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hhornig
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09/05/09 08:40pm |
Tech Issues
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Need help finding temperature sensor
I have a 97 Monaco Dynasty on a Roadmaster Chasis. A sensor which runs the idiot light on the dash has shorted out telling me I have a high temperature failure, even when the engine is cold. The temperature gauge still works so I am not in a real pickle, but I would like to have it fixed. The sensor has a 3/4" mpt.
The truck shop that I use for maintenance says that Roadmaster, puts them on hold for over a half hour and they can't afford to wait any longer. Does any one have any ideas?
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hhornig
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09/05/09 02:56pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: portable holding tank
I have used one of these tanks in the past when I had a Lance slide in camper. We would need to do this since we took the camper off the truck at the campsite. It works, but it is a mess at times. I highly recommend them for grey water, but black water would work better if you had a system of knowing when your black tank had enough to just about fill the portable tank. The knife valve on the black tank can get "material" behind the blade when trying to close it before the tank is empty. Then it would leak. We ended up using it only for grey water.
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hhornig
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09/03/09 08:22am |
Class A Motorhomes
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Does someone have a URL for a Roadmaster manual?
I am planning on doing more of my own maintenance on my Monaco Dynasty and have only minimal technical literature and would like to find out if someone had already been where I am choosing to tread.
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hhornig
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08/19/09 07:21am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: DW wants a new TOAD
Might try a Mazda Miata if she wants a convertible.
I was going to suggest a Miata, but they have TWO HUGE dogs.
Tim
http://www.ntahc.org/2007/0002.JPG
I guess I forgot about that. Maybe they just need to put wheels on a large dog crate and pull it behind the Miata. :B
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hhornig
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08/16/09 03:27pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Amazon.com
Where is Amazon.com located?
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hhornig
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08/16/09 03:13pm |
Workamping Forum
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RE: DW wants a new TOAD
Might try a Mazda Miata if she wants a convertible.
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hhornig
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08/15/09 05:21pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Need help getting ready to tow
Decide what you want for a braking system. I prerer M&G braking system since it has only one moving part and no electronics when mounted on a diesel pusher with air brakes. After deciding what you want pick an installer that is in a smaller town location enroute to somewhere you are going. Plan for a day stop-over and have them install it. You can find the dealers on the brake system and tow bar websites. Dealers in smaller towns seem to have better prices from my experience. Probably lower overhead.
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hhornig
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08/15/09 05:14pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: DIY Maintenance
Freightliner manual will have chassis grease zerk locations.
Add to that the one on the fan hub of your Cat 3126-- only one small squirt on that one so you don't blow the seals.
Completely read the manuals, THEN ask questions if you are unclear on something.
Be sure to use the correct quantity of oil per this Caterpillar Document: http://ohe.cat.com/cda/files/517742/7/LEHT9288.pdf?m=72021&x=7
Does someone have a URL for a Roadmaster manual?
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hhornig
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08/15/09 04:55pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 30 Amp Adapter
Most 30 amp adapters have both sides shorted to provide 110 volts to each leg of the 50 amp plug. If you plug the 30 amp adapter into your dryer which is 220 volt, you will have 220 volts to both sides of the motor home circuits. The least problem you would have is blown circuit breakers. The biggest problem is anybody's guess.
It would be easy to make an adapter and you could have 30 amps to both sides which would be good to run both air conditioners. Since you are not sure how to wire it, I would have an electrician or a RV technician make you an adapter. Either only needs to know the plug configuration for both the dryer outlet and the motor home plug.
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hhornig
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08/15/09 11:32am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Installing Prodigy Brake Controller on MH
I copied this from my input to the Breakdown Thread. Goes to show you the professionals make mistakes, too. If your motor home is pre-wired for towing, it should be OK. Also, my problem should be diesel specific.
RV particulars: Monaco Dynasty, Roadmaster Chasis
Driveline (Engine, Transmission)ummins 8.3 325 HP, Allison 6 Speed
Miles:30,000
Year:1997
Break Down Description: First trip after purchasing it used. Pulling a flatbed trailer with SUV on it. Stopped for fuel and engine wouldn’t turn off. Finally found a fuse to pull which shut off the engine.
Symptoms: Engine won’t turn off.
Effect:
Cause: The RV dealer installed a trailer wiring kit which did not have a solenoid disconnect and the trailer break away battery fed back into the coach.
Outcome: Disconnected the trailer plug every time I stopped during the rest of the trip. Never did fix it since I switch to towing 4 wheels down shortly afterwards.
This particular problem has been experienced by another forum member who I was able to help via the internet while he was on the road experiencing the problem.
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hhornig
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08/14/09 11:50am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: what makes a propane alarm cont go off
My first MH had a detector placed near the floor where our dog slept. The dog would fart at night and the alarm would go off.
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hhornig
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08/14/09 08:33am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Let's see what you are towing with your motorhome...
Many people compromise on what to tow based on the ease of towing. For me, I didn't want an extra vehicle just as a toad and I needed a small pickup with an automatic to increase its towing load. Good mileage is also a plus. My choice was a Toyota Tacoma with a REMCO drive shaft disconnect.
I have had some initial problems with the drive shaft disconnect, but once I got under the vehicle and figured it out for myself, it is easy to be problem free.
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hhornig
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08/14/09 08:29am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Traveling without a Toad?
Our first major trip in a motor home was a Camping World organized caravan to the Maritime Provinces which started from Bangor Maine. We had a one-person motor scooter on the back which was great for running errands. Also, once we were on the caravan we could always get a ride with someone. We found that in the New England area we were often getting into places where we had to back up, and finding places to park a motorhome was a constant problem.
While there are some disadvantages to pulling a toad, I will never again be without one. We did not see some of the sights we wanted to see since the areas were too crowded. It is much easier to leave the MH at WalMart and take the toad into town or to the scenic area. A good compromise would be a larger two-person motor scooter when it is dry :B
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hhornig
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08/14/09 08:01am |
Class A Motorhomes
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