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RE: Door window leaks
Silicone will do. I'd remove the window and old foam seal and seal it with a good bead of silicone. That is what I did by the way! :) Be careful when tightening the frame back down around them. Don't ask why I say that. :( By the way a new pane is about $12.
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davidj54
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07/24/08 01:18pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: What I have, what I want, what do I need?
What I want - I want to be able to use either the laptop or the onboard computer with the high gain antenna - right now I unplug it from one, and use it on the other. Is there a way to tie it into both?
I want to be able to print from either computer - wireless to the printer that will be at the rear of the coach, and the computers are at the front of the coach.
The onboard computer does not have a built in wifi (just a dial up modem). It needs the high gain antenna to be able to access the internet.
I'm a bit confused (but that's not unusual). I think with a little more info we can figure this out for you.
I suspect the "high gain antenna" is really something else. Could you give us the make and model number on the device and the computers? With that I can figure out what you have and what you need.
What you want is a wireless network. That will entail your laptop (with builtin wireless card), your onboard (with yet to be determined card) a wireless router or bridge and either a print server or usb network hub. If you connect to the internet using WiFi (802.11b/g/n) from an RV park you'll need a bridge to bridge your network to theirs. If you're using something else (i.e. cellular card) you'll need a router to share the connection and you'll need a print server to share the printer.
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davidj54
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07/24/08 11:51am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Ladder foot pulled away from 5th wheel - DIY repair?
If the screws just pulled out and there's no rot from a leak I'd get some 2-part epoxy or Gorilla glue and fill the holes. On some ladders the "feet" are just decoration. They are anchored by a large studs in the tubing secured to the framework for support. the fix would be the same unless the large stud has loosened. Then it's a warranty repair for sure.
1) Remove the ladder (or at least loosen it enough to move the anchor plate).
2) Fill the holes with the glue and put a piece of tape over it to prevent it from oozing out.
3) After it sets for at least a day trim off the excess glue and replace the ladder and drive the screws back into the holes tightly.
4) Recaulk around the anchor plates.
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davidj54
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07/23/08 12:02pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Problem with Dometic AC
My issue was identical to Javaseuf's. The freeze sensor was never installed and there were leaks between the intake and discharge. I installed the freeze coil and taped up all the leaks with foam backed aluminum duct tape and haven't had a problem since.
I contacted Dometic about the freeze coil and it should be placed in the center of the evaporator as close to the bottom as you can get. There is even a cutout for it. It's about the size of a stack of quarters.
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davidj54
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07/23/08 11:47am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Poor Refrigerator Performance In Hot Weather
Wally-World sells a Solar Powered Fridge Vent Cover just for that purpose. It's a little spendy but since it's solar it doesn't use your battery power.
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davidj54
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07/23/08 11:34am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Wives!! Let your husbands accept Help ;)
Yep, Wife's gonna get a big-ole hug tonight. :)
Posts like this make me appreciate every day with my wonderful lady.
I probably would have tried to help but I don't cotton to being abused.:(
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davidj54
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07/23/08 11:20am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Front Window Leak
A lot of mfg's did away with the front window because of leak problems.
You should buy butyl tape and remove the window, clean the old caulking off and replace it with new. Make sure when you replace the window that you center it in the opening. That should stop the leaking if it is indeed the window. You should also check the roof line for caulking cracking. Keep in mind that it could also be condensation wetting the bed.
If I were you I would search here for the process of pressure testing an RV and I'd pressure check the entire RV while you're repairing leaks.
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davidj54
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07/21/08 02:35pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Oil Change
We could save millions of barrels of oil if all of us would drain our oil by analysis instead of mileage but the oil and oil change companies don't want us to realize that. According to my Blackstone analysis I could go over 20k miles before I needed a change.
I'm amazed that the environmentalist hasn't figured it out yet and screamed loud about it.
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davidj54
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07/18/08 01:08pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: A/c drips inside solution?
That sounds like the exact same issues I had with mine. Plus the freeze coil was left dangling loose. I used foam backed aluminum tape to seal the areas in mine that should have been sealed from the factory. I also found that the ducts were partially blocked by debris left in them when they whittled them out.
We haven't had a dripping problem since I fixed it so maybe you'll have the same luck.
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davidj54
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07/18/08 11:31am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: New Jayco satellite TV issue
First make sure it is a satellite connection and not a cable connection. If it's satellite it should be written on it. It'll either say Satellite or DSS. If it's just a cable hookup it won't work for satellite without moification because it blocks DC voltage. If it is a Satellite connection then I would take Ozman's advice and check all your connections. Since you're not getting tv reception I would suspect the connections.
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davidj54
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07/18/08 11:24am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: GPS ??
Does any GPS have routing for trucks ?
The Nuvi has a truck setting but, it doesn't work as good as you'd like. If the route is marked "No Trucks" it will try and route you around it but if it just contains a low clearance obstruction it may not.
The upside is that you can add "low clearance" poi's to them. You can set an alert if one shows up on yor route too.
I'm not familiar with the Magellan but you might be able to find it for them too. I know they're available ofr Garmin and Tomtom units.
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davidj54
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07/17/08 10:51am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: GPS ??
I'd recommend the Garmin Nuvi 750 or if you need bluetooth the 760. There are a lot of good units out there but these are hard to beat. Good service and easy to use.
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davidj54
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07/17/08 10:37am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: How to limit light/heat transmission from skylight in shower
I painted it 2 years ago and it looks just like it did the day I painted it. The trick is to put plenty on and let it dry well between coats.
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davidj54
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07/16/08 11:22am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 50 amp-30 amp
An adapter and 30amp cord will be fine. You'll just trip the feed breaker before you trip the main in the RV. No biggie there. Your individual circuit breakers will protect just like they do on 50 amps.
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davidj54
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07/16/08 11:12am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Wire Gauge
Seems as if the concensus is #8 awg copper. I'll buck the crowd here and recommend #6 awg copper. That'll keep you below 3% voltage drop. I'd also run 4 wire cable. That way if you ever upgrade to a 50 amp unit you'll still be at 3.2% VD and all you'll have to do is change the breaker and receptacle.
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davidj54
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07/16/08 11:03am |
Tech Issues
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RE: How to limit light/heat transmission from skylight in shower
I painted ours too. I had a different agenda though. I wanted to keep ALL the light out. I painted the outside of it with Krylon for plastics paint. I put 2 coats of white on first then 3 coats of black to block out the light then 2 coats of white on top for looks and reflection. Looks good and no light enters the unit. I painted the living area vent cover the same way.
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davidj54
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07/16/08 10:49am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Ideas needed for running wiring
I'd suspect the wire going to the furnace before I would the ones going to the A/C given the symptom you describe. I'd do as Roger suggested and temp a line to test it before I pulled any wire.
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davidj54
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07/14/08 01:17pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Looking for a frozen drink
These are great. Skimp a bit on the mint if you don't want it real minty.
Mojito slush
1. In 1 1/2 quart saucepan, heat 3 cups water and 1 cup sugar over medium heat about 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Cool Completely (30 minutes).
2. In 8-cup blender place sugar-water, 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes), 3/4 cup light rum, and 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves; blend on high speed about 20 seconds.
3. Pour mixture into 3 quart glass baking dish. Freeze 4 to 6 hours, using fork to break apart ice crystals every 2 hours.
4. To serve spoon 1/2 cup mixture into each glass; pour 1/4 cup ginger ale over each. Stir if desired and garnish with mint.
Once it's frozen you can keep it in any type of container. Since it's got the Rum and sugar it never freezes hard.
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davidj54
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07/14/08 12:59pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Water Pressure Problem in Shower
If it does fine for three minutes you're taking too long in the shower. :)
Ok, seriously. My bet would be the water filter. Some of those OEM units are small micron units and exhibit the exact symptom you describe even when new. You can pull it out to test it or you can just relpace it with a 5 or 10 micron mesh.
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davidj54
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07/14/08 12:29pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Entering the fresh water tank...
Now another question...on the filler tube you can see a "hold down" strap...which is no longer stapled to the floor. How important is that? Should i re-secure it?
It's not that important. I'd screw it down but use a very short screw. You wouldn't want to screw into the tank.
Oh, yeah...1 more. The trailer is currently winterized with antifreeze. I need to replace the city water hook up...threads are pretty much shot. If i disconnect the old one right now...would i wind up with fluid all over?...or would that require the pump to kick on?
You might get a little liquid out of it but not but a very little. Just make sure the pump IS off. :)
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davidj54
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07/14/08 12:16pm |
Beginning RVing
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