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RE: Recommendation for Internet Cellular Connection
Thanks to all for the advice. I'm thinking the Millenicom deal is the way to go. Still pondering about external antenna and amp. I can get the mifi/Sleek deal but I wonder if the inductive setup might be less capable than a hard wired deal. I definitely want an external antenna and amp having used a mifi alone extensively. Also appreciate the advice on coverage areas.
jor
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joraz
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05/16/13 08:28am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Recommendation for Internet Cellular Connection
You can get a data plan for your Droid and turn it into a wifi hotspot with pda net
I was thinking about that. If I go that route, I'll need some way to attach the phone to an amp so I guess it would have to be some kind of inductive setup. That sounds OK but I've read that hard wiring is better. We (my wife and I) have the lowest data plan now for our phones, just one gig which is plenty for our needs at home. When traveling in the past we've used between five and six gigs per month but I'm thinking that with 4g connectivity that figure might rise. Anyhow, thanks for your input. Lots to consider.
jor
PS: .No need for PDAnet anymore as the latest Android OS includes the hotspot feature.
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joraz
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05/15/13 09:55pm |
Technology Corner
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Recommendation for Internet Cellular Connection
I've been working on our latest RV getting ready to travel. About the last thing I need to do is set it up for internet connectivity. My wife and I each have a phone (iPhone & Droid on Verizon). We each have a laptop and an iPad. We like to boondock or stay in state and national parks.
I'm thinking I need an external antenna, an amplifier, a router and an aircard or mifi and, of course, a data plan. I see that WiFi Ranger has a bundle that includes all of these components but I also see other systems that look look they would do the job.
Anyhow, just looking for recommendations on a good 3g 4g setup for us. Thanks.
jor
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joraz
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05/15/13 08:42pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Dometic Refrig keeps cutting out.
As others have said, the burner components might just need cleaning. I had the same problem yesterday, however, after I had cleaned mine. In this case, the thermocouple (arrow in photo) had slipped back just a little. The frig would light the flame; it would burn for a minute or so and then turn off. When I slid the thermocouple into the right spot, all was well. I'd do as suggested and take out the burner and clean it, along with the electrode and thermocouple. While you're at it you could remove the spiral baffle from the flue and brush out the flue too. Good luck.
jor
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joraz
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05/13/13 01:47pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Cleaning Day/night shades?
I'm assuming you use the oxi clean for laundry?
Yea. We just bought a big box of it at Lowes after reading a thread on another forum which recommended it for cleaning the day-nights.
jor
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joraz
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03/17/13 09:23pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Cleaning Day/night shades?
Anyone else had trouble with the Oxiclean affecting the paint like the reviewer states? What would you use if you don't have a bathtub. We have only a shower - I guess I could fill the base of the shower with water and do 1 shade at a time
All of ours were too large to immerse in the bathtub. We placed them diagonally in the tub and poured the Oxiclean water over them and rubbed a few areas with our fingers. We did not soak them for the required 30 minutes but they all came out very clean. These babies have been hanging in this rig since 95 so you can imagine. All had those kind of darkened water spot-like stains and were just generally dirty . Took a lot of rinsing because the water got dirty right away. I think the shower could be used for the rinsing if you like. We sun dried ours. They came out great with no paint or other issues. Quite pleased because we intended to replace all of them if this hadn't worked.
I had never heard of this Oxyclean stuff but I'm a believer now. Threw in several pair of old flip flops and a bunch of greasy ball caps. I gotta say, I'm lookin' good now!
Good luck.
jor
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joraz
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03/17/13 04:45pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Cleaning Day/night shades?
Here's a link with simple instructions. We just cleaned all of ours using this method and it worked great. It uses Oxiclean. Good lick.
jor
cleanshades
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joraz
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03/17/13 08:49am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: BATTERY QUESTION
Smkettner, that is one fine looking battery compartment!
jor
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joraz
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03/09/13 08:02am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: RV Remodel - Flat Screen TV update
just don't buy the cables at best buy. Far too expensive
If anyone is looking for a place to get HDMI and other cables really cheap, check out monoprice.com. I've bought several from them.
Also like to,second the batwing to TV high def picture. It's great. At home I dumped our satellite and went back to the good ole roof antenna. The HD picture is superior to what I was getting with Dish or cable. Sometimes you have to go back to go forward!
jor
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joraz
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03/08/13 07:40am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Gel Star Batteries
Thanks. I'll make sure they are properly charged and get them load tested. This rig has a three stage inverter/charger (Heart Interface 2000 Watt). I need to check the dip switches to determine if it is properly configured for the gels. Probably is as was equipped with gels originally.
I hadn't realized that some swelling is normal. Been under the impression that any swelling indicated failure.
So no one has heard of this brand?
jor
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joraz
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02/26/13 08:28am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Gel Star Batteries
When I bought this one I thought it had wet cells but after getting it home and taking a better look I see they are gels. I'm familiar,with the different charging requirements as I had three Lifeline 8Ds in our last coach and spent a lot of time figuring what was going in and what was coming out (until I installed a Trimetric). Anyhow, they could be Mexican I suppose, just never heard of the brand. I had planned on getting wet cells this time around but these batteries are difficult to access so I'll probably go with AGMs again. We prefer to boondock so battery life is important to us. Thanks for your comments.
jor
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joraz
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02/24/13 05:03pm |
Tech Issues
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Gel Star Batteries
Just bought a different RV and I'm figuring out what I need to take care of. It has two coach batteries: 8D Gel Star SVRG (Sealed Valve Regulated Gel). Anyone heard of this brand? I'll probably replace them as I see that one of them has a slight swelling on the one side that I can see. Just wondering what they are. Thanks.
jor
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joraz
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02/24/13 03:02pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Allison Maximum Temp
There is a thread that has been running for some time that is titled along the lines of Questions on Transynd. I asked the same question you have and the answer is posted on that thread. The thread was started by either an Allison engineer or oil chemist.
Thanks, Randy. I found the thread but my question was only partially answered. I sent Tom, the Allison guy, my question and he got right back to me. The answer is that the 250 degree max temp does not change with Transynd but the transmission will tolerate high temps for a longer period of time.
jor
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joraz
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08/28/12 04:56pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Allison Maximum Temp
Thanks to you both. My question is really academic as My trans hasn't gotten that hot, may 215 or so. I'll check with the expert.
jor
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joraz
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08/28/12 08:03am |
Tech Issues
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Allison Maximum Temp
The Allison manual for my transmission indicates that it is overheated if it exceeds 250F. Does Transynd influence this not to exceed number? Thanks.
jor
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joraz
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08/27/12 08:51pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Gray water odor
I second oldbiscuit with the air admittance valve. When it isn't working that gray tank odor gets REALLY bad. You can get the common black ones at Lowes or any hardware store for a few bucks or you can buy the more expensive Studor Redi Vent. Good luck.
jor
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joraz
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08/25/12 08:25am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Carpet on Carpet
Well, we tried everything and finally screwed the darn carpet right into the plywood. Used inch and a a quarter screws and nice stainless finish washers. I know it sounds pretty primitive but it is really great having that carpet stay put. The best solution, like wil said, is to replace the carpet with tile. Good luck.
jor
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joraz
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08/23/12 08:44am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: RV brand names
I liked the 5th wheel I saw at Lazydays yesterday. It was a Zinger!
jor
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joraz
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08/08/12 05:45pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Trimetric vs. Victon vs. Magnum
UPDATE
I ended up going with the Trimetric 2025A. I preferred the display and it monitors a second battery set. I mounted it near the couch so I can keep an eye on what's going on. Wired up the second battery set (starter bats) today. It's great to have reliable data without huddling over the batteries with a VOM!
jor
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joraz
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07/31/12 10:13pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Hartford insurance
Have had two car wrecks over the years with Hartford. Both handled quickly and professionally. Interesting twist on the recent one, totalled Toyota Avalon. When talking with my customer rep I mentioned that I had recently spent a grand or so on maintenance. She asked me to send her the receipt. I did so and she sent me a second check for a couple hundred dollars in addition to the totalled amount.
jor
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joraz
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07/26/12 10:27am |
Class A Motorhomes
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