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RE: Is this a good invertor?
Well. it is a brand name I"ve seen before but not in inverters
Appears to be an MSW unit.. These units may or may not work well with televisions, FM radios, audio systems and Sat Receivers
If they work, great,, If not.. then they can cause hum in the audio, wavy or sparklie video or other video distortation, pixelation of tv signal or simply loss of signal.. Or they can work well.. You don't know till you hook it up and try it
TRUE SINE WAVE inverters: WORK, period.. Up to their load limit they work.
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wa8yxm
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03/15/10 10:10am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Hi Def TV with Winegard Movin View 3500
I will make it easy
The Movin-View will NOT WORK with DirecHDTV
It will work (and quite well, assuming it works at all that is) with DirecTV (NON-HD) and in fact this is the service I suggest for any in-motion or dome type antenna
But it will not work with DirecHDTV
It MIGHT and I stress MIGHT with Dishnetwork HDTV.. You would have to call Winegard customer support with it's make/model and serial number in hand to find out.
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wa8yxm
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03/15/10 10:05am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Drinking water filter
I think you can find Everpure at Lowes, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Aco Hardware, Perhaps even Wall Mart, K-mart and Sears.
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wa8yxm
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03/15/10 10:03am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 110 elect Recp Problem
The key words in your original post were 'Passenger side'..
Step outside the coach.. Now, understand there is never a guarantee that this is the problem but.. It sure makes a good place to start cause it's #1 on the suspect list
Go to the side where the outside (patio) electrical outlet is and remove the cover
Water, and corrosion inside?
Clean it, Re-dress it, replace the outlet, re-caulk and re-seal and re-apply the cover.
Now try the GFCI
NOTE: expect to do this once or twice a decade.
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wa8yxm
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03/15/10 10:02am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Gasoline or Propane Generators
In terms of use, not much difference between a propane and gasoline generator save that propane units usually run cleaner and start a bit easier.. The difference, frankly, is not enough to get excited about though.
They also suck propane faster (more gallons per minute) than a same size gas engine will suck gas.. So
My recommendation is this: If you are planing on mounting the generator on your RV, but one that uses the fuel you have in/on the RV..
Examply.. My rig below is a "Gasser" Runs on regular gas.. That includes the generator.. Many folks have Diesel rigs,, that includes the generator.. Trailers do not often have a fuel tank other than propane. so the generator often is a propane unit.. HOWEVER, propane generators often want liquid, not gas propane.. and your trailer's tanks are not set up for that.
So, that is the consideration. (I've seen some that ran off gas-propane though)
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wa8yxm
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03/15/10 10:00am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Plug question
Inverter will not be harmed
As for the batteries
if your unit has a modern 3-stage converter.. I highly recommend leaving it plugged in all the time. These converters, if operating properly will NOT damage the batteries.. I have a Progressive Dynamics 9180 with charge wizard (The wizard makes it a 3 stage) and find I need to water my Interstate U-2200's annually. (Usually in May though I may get to it earlier this year if the weather holds)
If, on the other hand you have a single stage, such as a Magnetek 6300... I recommend an upgrade of your converter. Do not leave it plugged in all the time, these puppies are battery killers.
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wa8yxm
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03/15/10 09:56am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Battle Creek MI camping?
There is also a truck stop on the west side of Battle Creek, As I recall it's like exit 97 (or 92) off I-94 western most Battle Creek exit.. In case you want to boondock.. Arlene's as I recall but it's been years since I stopped in there.
On the east side of Battle Creek (11 mile road exit off I-84, not sure of the exit number) is the TeKi truck stop.. The TeKi is the child of the TeKon in Tekonsha (yes, as in Prodigy Brake Controller) and it was the inspiration for all those lovely Flying-J, Pilot, Loves and TA truck plazas across the country.
I grew up in Teknosha
oh, I'm not sure what it's called but the Katz farm is prhaps 10 miles South of Marshall on old US-27.. The youngest of the daughters was in my High School graduating class. I'll ask Microsoft what it was called in 2005.... Hold on.. Alas Microsoft does not cover it
Google, however, is better Quality Campground
It is very easy to get to Battle Creek from here,, Just go north on old US-17 (I think it's called 17 mile but not sure) to the Brooks Fountain and go 3/4 the way around and head west or go 1/2 the way around and continue up to I-94 West.
As noted: My old stomping grounds
There is a campground in Augusta that either Google or Microsoft hit on too. n/w of Battle Creek
A couple of places for fine dining:
In Marshall.. Win Schulers
IN Mar-Creek (11 mile road, just down from the Te-Ki) if it's still there (Have not checked) Countryside Inn.
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wa8yxm
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03/15/10 09:41am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Dish 500 dish question
I know a DISH network receiver is smart enough to configure for a DirecTV antenna
What I don't know is if their antennas will work with a DirecTV receiver
Try it and see.. I will give you the path to knowledge here
Hook it up. and RESET the receiver (Big red button under the card access door on most of the newer ones) now using the antenna pointing page aim for 101W
You will be slightly off to the side of the recommenedd setting, set SKEW at zero.
Now. If you see both even and odd transponders.. You are in business
If you see even or odd but not the other.. Try re-setting the antenna type to OVAL
If that works (you may need to reset the receiver again) you are in buseniss
if not.. Sorry
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wa8yxm
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03/15/10 09:39am |
Technology Corner
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RE: From LP records to...???
Okay, time to join the technology of today! We have quite a collection of old LP records. We would like to 'take the music' with us when we travel. Can we legally copy them to some "easier to carry" format? If yes, suggestions please.
Shari
Now that is a very good question.. I could give you my opinion but my opinion plus {insert price of a cup of coffee here don't forget tax and tip} will get you... exactly one cup of coffee.
However as to what to use.. There is a very nice program AUDICITY and the price is right too (FREE)
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
It is not what I use.. but then I've been doing audio recording longer since before I knew about Audicity.
I believe you can get a click & Pop filter for it
I do have software designed specifically for this task but alas it dates back to windows 3.1
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wa8yxm
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03/15/10 09:36am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Replacing Stolen Electrical Cord
Marineco connectors. Very expensive
Suggestion.. If there is enough of the original cord left pick up a Camco POWER PULL (Tm) plug and instell it on the short bit of cord that remains
now you can use a common RV extension cord,
Advantage.. When you go to stow for travel.. way easer to wrangle a cord that's not attached to the RV
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wa8yxm
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03/15/10 09:29am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Electrical adapter
Carefully remove the cover of the 15 amp receptical
Carefully remove the two screws that hold the outlet in
Carefully pull the outlet out towared you (NOTE there are screws on the sides that are "HOT" so either turn off the breaker first or wear heavy duty (Kitchen type) Rubber gloves)
Turn it over and reassemble
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wa8yxm
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03/15/10 09:27am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Don't this beat all?
Michigan you can do it on-line from most any computer, even one that is phyically located out of state.. Problem is they won't accept a post-office or mail-drop box as an address.. Only a residence. Rozzin-Frozzin-Friggin-Frozit.
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wa8yxm
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03/15/10 09:25am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Liz needs a car
Liz needs a car.. As it happens so do I.. alas, wish I had money to buy one.
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wa8yxm
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03/15/10 09:24am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Getting a MH home when sick
I posted in another forum where you ask this MASA Medical Air Services Assn.
They will get you to the "Evac" hospital (The first hospital you go to) to your "Recovery and treatment" Hospital (if different) and deliver the Motor home to either your pre-set address (if you have one) or, in my case (gold card) the destination I or my Wife give them when we tell them where to find the keys (park manager's office) .. They will also take down properly and feed the cats (Or whatever) though we have to provide cat food.
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wa8yxm
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03/14/10 12:42pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Water Pressure Regulator
I have never been to a park with a tap mounted regulator.. Back flow preventer yes, but pressure regulator no.
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wa8yxm
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03/14/10 12:39pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Battle Creek MI camping?
There are several parks not all that far from Battle Creek, When I lived there Fort Custer was still military (part of it still is) How long are you staying, There are some major store lots in the area. There is a campground near Union City (About 30 - 40 minutes out of town) but ... It is "Clothing Optional" as they say (They were bound and determined not to sell to one particular person so they sold to the nudists) I stayed there before the sale and... Well, it is surrounded by swamp land and the mosquito population was quite large.
I'm not sure what is around the city itself to be honest.. Might be able to find out if Google is friendly enough.
OH, while in Battle Creek.. You might wish to visit Marshall, it's only a short distance East and they have a lot of things to look at.. There is the Brooks Memorial Fountain, Which is a Traffic "Rotary" but just north and a few feet west of Marshall is "Turkeyville USA" Cromwell's Turkey Farm. Where you can get a good meal.. So long as you want to eat turkey :)
The closest to Battle Creek I've ever camped was the park near Union City before it went clothing optional (one time) There are parks over by Albion/Jackson too. Spent some time there, And In Coldwater (Waffle campground) I've stayed at.. That was, however, several years (Decades) ago.
I don't know if it's still in business but Henry's Ice Cream On Calhoun street just east of North Ave... Good ice cream.. However as I understand Jack retired and turned it over to his son who was not interested in the business.
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wa8yxm
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03/14/10 12:38pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Daylight savings time yea or nay
Am I OK with the time change
Let me put it this way
Eastern Standard Time = EST = Extra Smart Time
Eastern Daylight Savings Time = EDST = Extra Dumb Stupid Time
Does this answer your question
I think we should leave the clocks alone and encourage businesses to have summer and winter hours so Dolly Parton in January would sing "Nine to Five" but in July she'd be singing "Eight to Four"
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wa8yxm
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03/14/10 12:31pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 12 Volt Help!!!!!
I love those folks who respond to "12 volt issue" with "Check your GFCI"
Now, as for Smkettner's answer (just above this post)
HEY: I thought I had the copyright on that suggestion :)
Yes, that is the very method I suggest. And (for that matter) use.
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wa8yxm
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03/14/10 12:29pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: volt meter
I would put a 12 volt transformer at a handy 120volt location and measure 12 volt AC at the panel meter myself... You can then just multiply by 10 or set the thing to disable the decmil so 12.4 volts shows up as 124 volts
But then.. I know how to build the meters :)
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wa8yxm
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03/14/10 12:26pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Scientists can read others' thoughts !! Is this good ?
If you could read my mind love
What a tale my thoughts would tell
Just like an old time move
About a ghost from a wishing well
And so on
Or if you like You Tube
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wa8yxm
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03/14/10 12:22pm |
Around the Campfire
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