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RE: Directv DVR continuously resetting when no signal from sat
thanks for the clarification.
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soling2003
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04/29/13 10:57pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Adding a Digital Volt Meter to show battery state of charge
I did it the same as ScottG, but have the full set, volts on both banks, amps dc for what is used by the trailer, then ac volts and amps. OCD??? maybe, but they are fun to watch change as you turn on the fireplace and the ac amps go up.
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soling2003
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04/29/13 09:42pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Funding the state coffers!
I feel your pain. Our state sales tax is 9.5% in most areas. I bought our truck new two years ago in Nevada. So no sales tax, but they get you with USE tax when you register it, and guess what, USE tax is 9.5%!
But at least our tabs are only about $100 a year for the 5th wheel.
And no, I'm NOT moving !!!
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soling2003
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04/29/13 08:14pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Directv DVR continuously resetting when no signal from sat
Thanks for all of your diligence!
One question, maybe I read it wrong, but does that mean that after the new update, the receiver will still do an automatic reboot after 12 hours without sat. reception?
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soling2003
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04/29/13 07:29pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Rt 12 West of Lolo Mt
Nice drive. Should be fine by June. When I went over it last week it was still 19 deg. and a bit of snow and ice on the roadway in places.
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soling2003
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04/28/13 11:58pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Ford f250 diesel
To OP, as you can see, the new diesels don't smoke anymore when running correctly.
Two more things, if you are towing heavy and at elevation, go diesel, gas engines lose power with elevation.
Go 350, forget the 250. they 250's don't have enough load carrying capacity for most 5th wheels. Especially if you put ANYTHING in the bed besides the hitch.
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soling2003
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04/28/13 11:09pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Cat Scale weight
Not really. All you are doing is leveling the truck, not raising it higher to shift the weight. You would have to raise the rear end more than a foot to get any discernable difference. Air bags won't do that.
You do need both front and rear axle weights empty to figure out pin weight and therefore total trailer weight.
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soling2003
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04/28/13 10:46pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Sabre 34TBOK - 3/4 ton or 1 ton?
Mostly from previous experience that they ride better than the 1 tons. If you haven't looked at the newer ones or riden in one, you wouldn't realize that they are almost the same now except for the weight carrying capacity. Which is significant, especially if you have a diesel. With a diesel, the cargo capacity can be less than 2,000lbs. I know, as my 2010 F250 with crew cab and long bed and 4x4, even in an XLT version, had a 1920lb. sticker cargo capacity!
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soling2003
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04/28/13 10:39pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Internet on the go
Check with ATT also. We did just get a new phone for my wife, and for $1 you could get there UNITE wifi box. It's small, and can get you on the internet with 4G wereever there is ATT connection. There are plans for different amounts of usage, and you can stop and start it when you want also.
So shop around, there are lot's of options out there.
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soling2003
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04/28/13 10:30pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Playing My TV
The inverter SHOULD and usually is within a few feet of the batteries. Trace a big battery cable to see where it goes. Then the AC should go from there to either the AC panel or just to a few outlets. If your rig manual doesn't give yhou the info, then you have to do some searching.
Find the inverter, make sure it is on and working, the battery is charged, then see what outlets have power with the shore power unplugged. The inverter may go to a transfer switch too. It should have a way of disconnecting it from the shorepower so that you can't power a land line with the inverter.
Good luck.
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soling2003
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04/28/13 08:05pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Directv DVR continuously resetting when no signal from sat
WE have been watching prerecorded programs on our DVR for the last two years, and today, thanks to Bill and 2oldman, we finally have the dish working. So at least for us, this is a new thing.
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soling2003
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04/28/13 07:58pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: beginners question about DirecTV hook up, HELP!
Thanks to both of you! It is up and running and works great. I can get both receivers run by the carryout. Just run one cable to the living room and one to the bedroom. Now I can put a jack there for the bedroom cable like I have for the livingroom.
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soling2003
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04/28/13 07:50pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Propane pressure at tank.
Tank pressure is usually in the 100psi rance, so your 1 psi hose will not do.
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soling2003
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04/28/13 05:14pm |
Tech Issues
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beginners question about DirecTV hook up, HELP!
I have a 3 year old MP1 manual carryout dish. Never really had it working right. So while it was parked at the storage lot I tried it with one of the small non-HD receivers I had, and it worked just fine. But now that we are out traveling, I think I have a good signal with one of those cheap $30 testers, but can't get any signal strength on the DVR recievers. I don't have the small one with me. We have one HR21-200 dvr and one HR23-700 DVR. With the MP1 carry out, do they still need a power inserter? The screen says not to use the b-connector, so I took that out. I have the receiver set for 18" round dish, SWM and dual tuner. Is that correct?
I have the cable run straight from the dish to the receiver, so no cabling issues.
On a side note, if you had two DVR's in your RV, what DirecTV system would you go with? Larger, regular house dish with 3 LNB's on a tripod, you would need a SWM then too wouldn't you? Or will this carry out work fine? HD is nice, but not really too important. I like the size of the carry out for traveling.
Thanks in advance for all of your guys help.
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soling2003
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04/28/13 03:54pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Directv DVR continuously resetting when no signal from sat
you have to hook up your dish to the DVR and get it going before you leave, then leave the inverter on while driving.....don't think so.Why not? That's what I do.
I mean before you leave your house, taking the house receiver with you. If it was already in the RV, no problem. It is the taking it from the living room to the RV and keeping it plugged in is the issure I have. Sorry for not being clear.
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soling2003
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04/28/13 03:47pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Directv DVR continuously resetting when no signal from sat
so if you take your DVR from your house to the RV. how are you to keep power on it.....what, hook it to a long extension cord and drive down the street to the trailer????
That won't work either, you still have to unplug it to plug it in to the trailer. So you have to hook up your dish to the DVR and get it going before you leave, then leave the inverter on while driving.....don't think so.
I hope they get it fixed soon!
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soling2003
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04/28/13 12:29am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Sky Light
I replaced the one in our bedroom. Piece of cake if you take your time. Harder to take the old one off than to put the new one back on. The screws are usually covered with sealant.
Usually if you get a crack, then the rest can be pretty brittle, so best to go ahead and replace it.
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soling2003
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04/27/13 11:53pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Advice on Sizing truck Requested
Another vote for a dually. The 250 is out. and you won't really notice the difference in ride comfort between the two anyway.
They both usually have the same CGVW. I bet you are close or over that with the trailer loaded, full fuel tank in truck and couple of things in the bed.
If you can handle the dually, go for it. Ours is my daily driver. I just finished a 4 day/2000mi drive from WA through MT and back and it wasn't a bad ride. Little rough in some of the expansion joints that are set up just right to wreak havoc with the long bed, but otherwise not bad.
Like said before, a 250 will pull it but wont carry it.
One last thing, don't rely on the salesman to tell you if it will tow it or not!
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soling2003
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04/27/13 11:48pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Electrical clicking sound & slide won't work
Doesn't your tow vehicle charge your trailer batteries when being towed?
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soling2003
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04/18/13 09:44pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Cameo Brakes
question, what do you mean by star patern wiring?
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soling2003
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04/16/13 10:09pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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