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RE: Digital Multimeters- An RVer's Best Friend
I started my electrical career as a teenager and built several kits, including a VTVM (vacuum tube voltmeter) by Heathkit. So my first "multimeter" used vacuum tubes and had to be plugged in to a 120 VAC outlet. Today, the least expensive DVM from Radio Shack is much more accurate than that old VTVM was and runs on a battery. How much we've progressed.....:C
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mr. ed
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05/18/13 06:55pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Think he got a ticket?
I wonder how far he pulled that combo and what was the final condition of the rental truck's tranny and brakes? Towing that fiver nose high couldn't have been good for its suspension, either!
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mr. ed
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05/16/13 07:00pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Crazy Task Bar
Here, try this:
http://i.imgur.com/RGcr8IO.png
Right-click on the Start Orb, and select Properties.
http://i.imgur.com/sY2pBou.png
Click Taskbar tab.
From "Taskbar location on screen:" dropdown, select "Bottom".
Checkmark "Lock the taskbar.
Click OK.
Can't make it more straightforward than this.
Thanks again for your help, Moderator. I noticed my dialogue box isn't the same as in your pictures. You must have a different version of the OS on your computer. I'm running XP-3. Anyhow, I took your advice and locked the taskbar this time...
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mr. ed
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05/10/13 08:50pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Crazy Task Bar
OK, friends. I'm back. I got it to work! Following your advice I left clicked inside the taskbar (not the edge, as I was doing). I guided the arrow towards the bottom of the screen and all of a sudden the taskbar fell into place at the bottom.
Thanks to all of you who have helped. I don't know what I did in the first place to cause the taskbar to move (I was typing at the time) but now I know how to fix it. Thanks again....
(BTW, I'm gonna lock it now! ;))
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mr. ed
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05/10/13 08:45pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Crazy Task Bar
Drag and drop it! Don't double click it.... Left click hold down drag to bottom...
I can't drag and drop it. I can only expand the taskbar from right to left until it fits half the screen vertically. It doesn't allow me to move it to a horizontal position.
NOTE: I'm leaving computer now to take a shower. Will return later. Thanks...
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mr. ed
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05/10/13 06:58pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Crazy Task Bar
Drag and drop is the easiest method. Or you can right on an open area of the Taskbar, select Properties and under "Taskbar location on screen:", select "bottom." You may also want to checkmark "Lock the taskbar" and click OK, so it won't wonder off again. :)
I tried that and there is no "taskbar location on screen" on the menu. All that shows 5 check boxes: lock the taskbar, auto hide the taskbar, keep the taskbar on top of other windows, group similar taskbar buttons and show quick launch. Locking the taskbar only makes it so that I can't move it at all.
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mr. ed
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05/10/13 06:49pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Crazy Task Bar
I tried the left click method and all it does is expand the task bar vertically to fill half of the screen and then stops.
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mr. ed
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05/10/13 06:41pm |
Technology Corner
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Crazy Task Bar
Something strange happened a few minuted ago. My task bar has always been in a horizontal position at the bottom of the screen. All of a sudden it wound up in a vertical position at the right side of the screen. I don't recall doing anything to cause this. How can I restore the task bar to the screen's bottom as before? Thanks in advance.
Equipment: Toshiba Satellite laptop running XP-3.
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mr. ed
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05/10/13 06:23pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Lube slide-outs?
After brushing the teeth of the gears clean I spray on Teflon lube. In actuality, though, you don't have to lube at all. Just keep the teeth clean. I believe I read somewhere in the instructions that lube isn't necessary. I still spray some on because I feel it can't hurt and may be beneficial to a small extent. Just don't use anything that will attract dirt.
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mr. ed
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05/09/13 06:48pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: new tv or fixing up the old one...
80,000 miles on a diesel (I'm assuming yours is a diesel) is nothing, assuming it's been maintained properly. I'd certainly keep it. Mine's only 6 years old and already has 86,000 miles. I'm sure it's good for another 100,000 miles or so.
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mr. ed
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05/04/13 10:49pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Watch the 2 millionth Cummins engine for the Ram being built
I was listening to a call-in talk show on the radio this morning in Kingman, AZ. The hosts of the show are mechanics who own auto service businesses. Someone called in with a question concerning which diesel truck to buy (Ford, Chevy or Dodge). Without hesitation one of the mechanics answered "Dodge", due to the Cummins engine. Although he admitted ALL the diesel brands were good trucks he was seeing far fewer Dodges w/Cummins needing service than the other two brands (no, I don't work for Chrysler/Dodge :)).
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mr. ed
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05/04/13 10:42pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Another Rant - can't help it!!
Thankfully such situations are rare. Most campers are considerate folks. I'm at a KOA campground right now in Kingman, AZ and there are families living in their RV's close by. It's 9:30 PM now and mostly silent. Doesn't always work out that way as in your case but more often than not it does.
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mr. ed
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05/04/13 10:35pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Travel in windy conditions
I see by your signature you tow a fiver. I've found towing my fiver in windy conditions not to be a problem at all (I'm talking about moderate winds, not hurricane force!). Three weeks ago I towed my fiver from Yuma to Kingman, AZ with pretty gusty winds coming from the west and north and there was no change needed in my driving procedure since there was no discernible movement of the fiver due to wind.
FWIW, I'm often passed by large semi's since I keep my speed at about 60-65 MPH and even so I can handle the steering wheel one-handed as if nothing at all had happened. The only negative about the wind is loss of fuel mileage when they come head on. Other than that, the whole rig is rock solid.
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mr. ed
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05/04/13 10:26pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Registering Trailer in a State Other Than Actual Residency
UPDATE: I spoke to my friend today and he DID make an error when he said it cost $750/year to register his trailer in AZ. It turns out he bought the trailer in Utah and hadn't paid the sales tax. About $500 of that $750 was for tax. So, in reality his registration is a little over $200/year, which makes more sense. I think my friend is having issues with senior moments. :)
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mr. ed
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05/01/13 05:25pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Anyone care to place their bet?
It doesn't matter to me which truck wins. My 2007 Dodge may get me to the top of the mountain a little slower but I'm never in a rush to get somewhere....:B
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mr. ed
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04/28/13 06:43pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Max Air Vents & Fans?
Upon purchasing some Maxx Air covers for my two standard vents at Camping World in Albuquerque last year I noticed that a larger cover IS available specifically for Fantastic vents. I didn't purchase one at the time because it cost substantially more but be informed that there IS one available at this supplier.
BTW, I love the two covers that I installed on the standard vents. It took about 15 minutes to install each one. I wish I had done it years ago.
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mr. ed
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04/28/13 06:31pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Need Good Advice on a TV (which make & is stick ok?)
My one-ton RAM with 6.7L engine is stick and I'm happy since I prefer that to an automatic. I did have the clutch replaced a few months ago but it wasn't for a worn clutch facing. The dual mass flywheel was beginning to make noise and rather than have it disintegrate on me I had the whole assembly replaced.
Now I could have replaced the clutch/flywheel with an aftermarket assembly by Southbend or Valair but I liked the operation of the stock unit. The aftermarket clutches use a solid flywheel which is probably a better choice for most but they can also cause noise (gear rattle) and other issues, according to some respected diesel mechanics I've spoken to.
I'm towing a little lighter than you so even though I personally prefer the stock clutch I think regardless of the issues mentioned you'd probably be happier with an aftermarket assembly when the time comes for replacement.
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mr. ed
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04/26/13 06:47pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Great Results Using A Space Heater!
Like you, I never use the propane furnace except on those very rare occasions when temperatures will get below freezing for a substantial length of time. I only do this to protect the water pipes and even then I set the furnace to the lowest possible setting to prevent freezing. The propane heater is a real gas hog but useful on those occasions mentioned.
More often I use small electric heaters to take the chill off. I find that a small 750 watt heater works fine in the bedroom. I set the thermostat to the lowest setting that will make the air temp comfortable for sleeping (IOW, not too warm).
When I arise in the morning I light one burner on the gas stove and find this also works well in bringing up the temp to a comfortable level. Of course, I don't leave the burner on too long. What's nice about a fifth wheel is the bedroom is at a higher location and since heat rises the one burner is sufficient to make it comfortable in a reasonably short time. (NOTE: when using the burner for heating I move the grill back to prevent overheating it since it isn't being used for cooking).
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mr. ed
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04/26/13 06:31pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Question about nu-way
I've been fulltiming in a 2007 NuWa for about 6 years. No problems to speak of other than a few very minor, easily repairable ones.
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mr. ed
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04/26/13 06:15pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Caulking Nightmare..Not happy
I used eternabond to seal front and rear caps on my 5er ran one 6" wide strip across top seam to edges...."one and done"....no caulk, no muss, no fuss, won't worry about it for a very long time:)..
X2. About 3 or 4 years ago I also applied Eternabond tape to both caps. I used two strips of 4" wide Eternabond on each end cap (side by side) AND followed up with caulking along the edges of the tape for extra insurance (my caulking job was quite a bit neater than that shown in your pictures :))
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mr. ed
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04/26/13 06:11pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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