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RE: Water Storage Tank Capacity
To follow up on tracrig, the total for the fresh water is the 100 gallons that he cited, plus 10 gallons in the hot water heater. So thus, you have 110 of fresh water.
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rbp111
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05/11/13 06:38am |
Fifth-Wheels
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metal covered fabric awning
I had purchased my 2003 Alpenlite with the option to put on a fabric awning which was metal covered. I had a fifth-wheel prior to the Alpenlite, and the awning, which did not have the metal covering and was vinyl, was constantly getting mold.
Moving 10+ years to today. I was amazed that in looking to buy a new fith-wheel, that the dealers don't have that option, that is the fabric coverd awning which is metal covered. We have looked at Keystones (Montanas and Alpines), at Heartlands ( the Bighorns and the Big Countrys) and the Columbus by Palomino and none of them offer it as an option. One dealer said, "wait about 3 years when you have to replace it, than we can put on one you want". Most of the sales persons said that the factory does not offer them.
Oh, that is not preventing me from buying a fifth-wheel, but I wanted to know if you had the same experience.
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rbp111
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04/21/13 08:35am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Connecting Two Honda Genny's....
I own two Honda generators, and yes, one of them is a Companion. It works just fine, but there are several "drawbacks". One is that the 30 amp receiver is for the contractor model, so a adaptor plug which is for the rv is needed. I spoke with Honda about that issue, and their attitude was that more generators are sold for construction than for rv's.
Second issue, and there is not a big issue in the next two items, is the fact that there is not two 20 amp receivers, only one. The other one is the 30 amp. The third is that the is no space for hooking up a battery charger on the Companion.
But I like the Companion in addition to having the 2000 model.
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rbp111
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04/17/13 07:22am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Tilt on a Slimline satellite dish
thanks for all the info. I have not checked on the site for DirectTV yet, but I have checked Dishpointer. Which brings me back to the original question. What is the setting, or where should the dial be set at when the lnb says -6.78 or +3.3 or any such # (like it does on Dishpointer). Are they telling me to start at a particular setting, say the setting of 120, go left 6.78 degrees which would put me at app 113? Or what?
Sorry if I sound dense, I just want to understand the system.
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rbp111
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12/09/12 11:49am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Tilt on a Slimline satellite dish
Oldman,
The azimuth is 161.30. The elevation is 51.70.
What I was talking about was on the tilt "scale", it has the numbers from 20 to 120.
I got the info from www.satelliteav.com
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rbp111
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12/06/12 09:58am |
Technology Corner
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Tilt on a Slimline satellite dish
I recently got a Slimline dish for my direct TV. Prior to that, I used a round 18" which was so simple to use. I put it together, and would like to know what setting should I have the tilt at? And would I have to change it out everytime I venture out to stay in a new place?
I live in zip code 95610 and plan on going to Yuma in about a month. The only thing I found about which I think is the tilt, is one site shows "LNBF Rotation -6.98". And what does that mean? I presume one would change the numbers 6 to 7 degrees.
The tilt adjustment shows numbers 20 to 120. What number should I set the gauge at? Can I leave it at that number or would I have to change it which is difficult?
Thanks in advance.
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rbp111
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12/06/12 07:12am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Sacramento Area RV Mobile Repair.........Awning
type in "mobile rv repair" on your computer. Put in Elk Grove Or Lodi or Galt. you will get a bunch of #s
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rbp111
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12/03/12 06:41am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: I bought a new television
I appreciate al the comments. It relieves the "stress" about replacing the tv. For you info, the current tv is a Sharp that has a 27in screen. The new one I purchased is a 32 inch Samsung, model 4050. It has 2 HDMI's. It is 720P.
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rbp111
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11/26/12 10:45am |
Technology Corner
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I bought a new television
I bought a new television to relace the old style tv in the 5er, have not yet opened the box. I have several questions.
1. Will it operate in HD, when I use it with the Winegard antenna?
2. If not, why not? Can it be changed to do so. (I am not a tech person)
3. Is the cables, which are rg-6, sufficient to hook it up or do I buy some HDMI cables?
4. Will the change in tv's be noticeable?
5. to install it, I am thinking of drilling holes in the base, and screwing it down to the "floor". The floor is reinforced. Why not? or do I have to buy an expensive wall mount?
I would appreciate any thoughts you could provide.
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rbp111
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11/26/12 07:13am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Recs for buying Honda gen online
If I were you, I would check into motosportsofukiah.com. They beat everyone's price, including Wise sales and that included the CARB reliant generator which Wise does not deliver to California. If you can have it delivered out of state, then there is no tax, making it even less expensive.
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rbp111
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10/23/12 07:32am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: CB antenna
Thanks Bryan. That is what I was looking for.
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rbp111
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10/21/12 10:38am |
Technology Corner
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RE: CB antenna
To clarify, the CB radios we use are Model #75-822. It is a hand held radio that is advertised as a micro mobile-portable cb. The antennas are Midland model #18-2442 except for the Wilson which had the antenna measured, I guess by the VSWR. The other 4 did not have their antennas measured.
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rbp111
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10/19/12 09:38pm |
Technology Corner
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CB antenna
There are five of us who go camping. All of us use Midland CB radios (the portable ones). Four of us also use the Midland antennas while the other uses a Wilson. One of the problems we experience in all of the usage of the antennas is the lack of range/distance between the rigs. We all own fifth-wheels and it appears that the 5er blocks the "signal" which the antenna receives when it is attached to the roof of the pickup. Some times the unit in front cannot receive the transmission when it is only a 1/4 mile away.
Is there an antenna which is easy to install and take out of the truck which boosts the signal? We want one that is portable, easy to install and remove. The antenna works just fine when the rig is not attached to the 5er. One other thing is we did check the antenna on the range meter (?) by one of the guys.
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rbp111
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10/18/12 07:38am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Honda 2000 - Microwave Trips It
I agree with the shutdown of the refrigerator. One other thing is turning off the electrical water heater if it is on.
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rbp111
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10/18/12 07:12am |
Tech Issues
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RE: No signal on my digital conversion box
After several tries, I isolated the problem to the coax leading from the roof to the iside of the trailer to the box. A friend tells me that it probably is the connector,as there is nothing else to put stretch on the cable.
At the point where the coax is visible on the roof, is a connector head which has threads on the outside, similar to one which your find on a connector between two cables. It appears that there is a plate there which is covered by some type of sealant. I have several questions:
First: To expose the plate, what do I use to take off the sealant?
2. How is the plate attached to the roof? It appears (feels) that there are screws.
3. Do I have to take the plate off to expose the connector, or does the connector come off without taking off the plate?
4. Presuming that I have to take off the plate, what type of sealant should I use to cover it all up again?
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rbp111
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09/30/12 03:27pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: No signal on my digital conversion box
I changed out the antenna head. It still did not work. So I put in a new (different) coax. Still it, the box, shows no signal.
I don't know what to think. Does anyone have a suggestion?
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rbp111
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09/25/12 05:23pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: No signal on my digital conversion box
I checked CW and they sell the Winegard antenna head for $64.47. One thing though, is the coax. I would like to replace that, and the thing that protects the coax where it screws into the antenna and place where the coax makes the entry into the trailer. Where is this part(s) located?
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rbp111
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09/25/12 01:27pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: No signal on my digital conversion box
donn0128,
The problem with doing what you described is that the front bedroom box also did not work. If I got rid of the tvs for the newer style, which I am in favor of doing, will the problem still be there? That is, if the antenna leads or some other thing is wrong with the antenna, then what is there to make sure the same thing does not happen to the new tvs. It would not receive any thing.
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rbp111
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09/25/12 09:43am |
Technology Corner
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RE: No signal on my digital conversion box
Yes. I ran the signal scan, turning the antenna one click at a time. That was a long slow process. Still got nothing.
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rbp111
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09/25/12 07:02am |
Technology Corner
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No signal on my digital conversion box
I have a problem with my digital conversion box not receiving any signal. I have had the box for about two years now, and it worked all the time. About a month ago, I tried the box while camping, and it showed no signal. I dismissed it as being there was no signal. When I got home where the signal is one that I usually get, there wasn't any. The towers are approximately 30 miles away.
I even tried moving the trailer where there is no obstructions, even though it received the signal before. It showed no signal. I checked all the fittings, even the one on the roof, and they are all tight. I checked the light on the entertainment box to assure that it is on. Still nothing. I tried the front (bedroom) box, nothing.
What else is there? Can I check the antenna to see if there is any signal with a meter of some sort? (You can get the idea that technology is not my forte)
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rbp111
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09/25/12 06:43am |
Technology Corner
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