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RE: Sidekick's hidden switch
On my 95 Tracker, you remove the drivers side speaker at the bottom of the dash. The switch is on the right of the opening. You may be able to get to the switch without removing the speaker if you're flexible enough to get your hand and arm up under the dash and feel around.
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zigzagrv
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04/24/13 07:50am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Colorado National Monument
No problem. Have done it several times with rig in sig. It's a beautiful scenic drive with generous turnouts..
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zigzagrv
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04/23/13 07:59am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: XHose for Water - Any Experience
Anyone have any experience with the DAP XHose?
The price seems reasonable at $20 for 25' and $40 for 50' plus S&H.
You can get a 50' at Bed, Bath, and Beyond for $20. I've used one here at home for washing cars, etc. and so far I like it.
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zigzagrv
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03/30/13 08:08am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Yellostone NP Delayed Opening for 2013
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zigzagrv
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03/11/13 06:33am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: motorhome entry lift
Clicky
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zigzagrv
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01/29/13 07:00am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Some changes at the gas pump through the years
Great photo's! I especially like the one of stacked parking garage!
MM.
I thought that was neat also. I would like to see how they got stacked and how they were retrieved.
Me too?????
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zigzagrv
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01/24/13 12:50pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Toad Towing Question
'95 Tracker owners manual says Transfer case Neutral and Manual Trans 2nd gear for manual transmission, ignition swith to accessory. That's how I towed mine for many years.
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zigzagrv
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12/10/12 06:58am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: May have to get 5th out of storage.
I had the new TAVR procedure (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) last Wednesday and it is awesome. I've also had open heart surgery in the past and didn't want to go throught that again. Google TAVR and you will get plenty of info. Good Luck!
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zigzagrv
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12/04/12 11:25pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: leveling jacks
I have always put the jacks down during storage to keep the weight off the suspension to prevent the springs from getting a 'set' and also to keep the tires from getting flat-spotted.
I believe all hydraulic rams used in motorhomes are stainless steel and therefore should not rust. Mine haven't in 9 years. They are made by Equalizer Systems. Occasionally wipe or spray them with a silicone lubricant
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zigzagrv
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10/24/12 01:59pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Power from portable gen instead of a post?
Why not just get a GENTURI for your onboard generator? Amazon has them on sale for $99 right now.
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zigzagrv
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10/23/12 01:07pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Gulfstream
For your reading pleasure, check out Gulf Stream Owners Forum.
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zigzagrv
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10/22/12 07:38am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Phoenix- where to stay
Try Desert View (also known as the Purple Park) just off I17 north of Phoenix. Nice folks and a great place for kids.
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zigzagrv
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10/21/12 06:19am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Electrical Guru's...Need Help
WOW, I sure appreciate the excellent discussion. It sure made me dust off the electronics training I had some 50 years ago. (Yes, we had electricity back then ;) )
I do believe the true RMS measurement of good meters vs the average reading of el cheapos is the answer.
My concern, of course, was that the voltage at 106 with my el cheapos is at the lower limit of safely running the a/c without causing damage to it or other appliances. I am not, however, going to carry extra test equipment (I do have an o'scope) for such an anomoly. I will continue to use my cheap meters as they do provide a reasonable indication of the electricy available. Perhaps an autoformer is in my future.
Thanks for the education.
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zigzagrv
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10/19/12 06:49am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Electrical Guru's...Need Help
Ok. I did some testing this morning. I used 4 meters, a Kill-a-Watt, el cheapo digital, an analog (good quality), and a Fluke 8060A/AA digital that measures true RMS. I measured first with no load and again with the a/c running.
Here are the results:
NO LOAD
Kill-a-Watt...121
El Cheapo...120
Analog........122
Fluke.........116
WITH A/C
Kill-a-Watt...117
El Cheapo...116
Analog........121
Fluke.........109
The Fluke meter has not been calibrated in many years, but what is curious to me is the 7 volt drop with the a/c on.
As an added note, I did inspect the 30 amp plug and it shows no sign of getting hot.
Anyway, I'm still as confused as I was before. Thanks for all your suggestions.
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zigzagrv
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10/16/12 09:56am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Anyone found a way to bring their vinyl decals back to life?
When I had faded decals I used ProtectAll to brighten up the color. However, you have to apply it often since it didn't seem to last very long.
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zigzagrv
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10/16/12 08:40am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Electrical Guru's...Need Help
Do your meters measure true RMS? Most cheap meters measure average voltage. They then assume it's pure sine and make an average to RMS conversion. If the waveform is not pure sine then there will be a measurement error. If the PF is not one, then it's not pure sine.
Sal
Sal, I think you may have hit on something here with RMS vs average. But, as far as pure sine vs modified sine, that was not the case since I do not have an inverter wired to the receptacles. I assume the power to the pedestal is pure sine from the power company.
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zigzagrv
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10/15/12 04:42pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Electrical Guru's...Need Help
The test at the pedestal was no-load....unplugged motorhome from it.
The receptacles we tested were on two separate circuits and separate from the a/c. At the time there were no loads on either circuit.
I have a 30 amp post here at home and will test tomorrow, if it stops raining, and report the results. I have several meters from el-cheapo to an old Fluke meter. I'll see if there are any differences.
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zigzagrv
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10/15/12 04:35pm |
Tech Issues
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Electrical Guru's...Need Help
This past summer I was at a campground in Missouri with 100+ degree days. Of course, I had the a/c running continuously. I had my Kill-a-Watt plugged into one of the receptacles in the motorhome to monitor voltage from the 30 amp pedestal. Occasionally it would dip to 104 volts, but generally stayed around 106 during the day. If we used the microwave, we would turn the a/c off for that period of time.
I contacted the campground office and they sent out an electrician to check it out. He plugged his expensive meter (not a Fluke, but another well-known brand the name of which eludes me right now) into the same receptacle my Kill-a Watt was plugged into and got a reading of 114 volts. I plugged my el-cheapo meter in and got a reading of 106, same as the Kill-a Watt. We did this on other receptacles in the motorhome with the same results....me 106 volts, him 114. He then had me turn the microwave on while the a/c was running and we could hear no difference in the speed of the a/c motor.
The last check was at the pedestal where we both got 114 on the 30 amp receptacle. Could someone explain this PLEASE?
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zigzagrv
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10/15/12 02:29pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Last update on my F53 handling problems
Yes, the max psi on my tires is 85. I have not had a chance to weigh each corner so to be on the safe side I run the max.
What size tires are on your MH? I have 19.5's on mine and the max pressure is 110 lbs. I have weighed mine and the 85 lbs recommended on the sticker in the MH is ok, but I run mine at 90 psi.
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zigzagrv
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09/13/12 07:27am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Sue visits Yukon Brewing.....
I'm jealous!!! Sure wish they'd send some of their cranberry wheat ale down here to the lower 48. Can't afford to drive up there right now for some, but it sure would be worth it.
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zigzagrv
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08/23/12 07:25am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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