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RE: Xm Radio
just tried it and it works for me on my computer. don't know what to say, but good luck ;-)
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Learjet
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12/04/08 08:34am |
Technology Corner
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RE: How to clean off slide-out roof?
I used a small electric leaf blower and blew off the leaves from the ground. I can reach up with the nozzle pointed across the top of the slide.
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Learjet
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12/04/08 08:16am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Typical RV Bathroom Door Knob/Assy?
pop the cover off the base and you will see the screws
Thanks, do you mean the base on the bath side (inside) of the door?
If it's the kind I am think about, you should see some sort of indention on the edge on the side that pry's off. Should pry off easy with a screw driver and towel to protect the door.
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Learjet
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12/03/08 07:55pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Typical RV Bathroom Door Knob/Assy?
pop the cover off the base and you will see the screws
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Learjet
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12/03/08 07:22pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Equil-i-zer Washers
OK I want to know why you would want to tilt the hitch ?? I understand about the WD bars. I tow a 28ft TT , EW 5000 LBS. Tow vehicle is a 1996 Yukon 4 WD.
Best information would be to go to Equa-li-zer web site and look at the installations instructions. It is all about proper angle with the bars etc., if you don't have this type of hitch...don't worry about it ;)
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Learjet
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12/03/08 05:33pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Equil-i-zer Washers
The specs call for Hardend washers, I got mine at Lowes, they were in one of the pull out drawers with the Grade 8 bolts etc. Any place that sells Grade 8 bolts should have them.
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Learjet
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12/03/08 09:10am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Fuse keeps blowing
Call me crazy, but I like auto reset circuit breakers on slides.
But I agree with the folks above, I think your problem is something else. Either binding or wiring. Can you tell if it starts to bind up before blowing the fuse?
O
That is what came on my travel trailer slide, auto reset CB. Similar to a car's window CB.
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Learjet
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12/03/08 09:03am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Anybody ever build a 12v generator?
if you do a search, there are kits for sale for just such a thing.
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Learjet
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12/02/08 06:04am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Oh******!!
plunger !!!
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Learjet
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12/01/08 07:33pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Oh******!!
Maybe you are overlooking one of the greatest inventions ever..
If the valve is actually opening, how about a regular toilet plunger? the action of the pressure back and forth might break lose the log jam ;)
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Learjet
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12/01/08 06:39pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Checking Brakes Before Trip
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Learjet
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11/30/08 01:41pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Checking Brakes Before Trip
well, I'll be sure to check next time just to see. I have the factory tow package and the prodigy adapter wire harness made for the Nissan. If it is not wired correctly as you state, then prodigy or Nissan have a problem, since it is "plug and play".
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Learjet
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11/30/08 01:30pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Checking Brakes Before Trip
Don't be too sure about that! Mine does not. The brake light switch is located in the truck brake pedal area, and using the lever on the brake controller does apply the trailer brakes but the brake lights do not come on.
Barney
By law, manual activation of the trailer brake controller MUST light the trailer brake lights. If yours does not, then something is hooked up wrong and you really should get it fixed.
And that said, FWIW, add me to the list of people who use my hazard lights to check my TT's brake lights. If the signals are blinking, the brake lights are working as they're on the same filament. If your really worried about possible brake light switch failure, go step on the brakes in the TV and look for the reflection of the TV brake lights on the front of the TV to confirm the brake light switch is working.
However, if your trailer has a three bulb tail light system (our old Award had this) then the signals and stop lights can be completely different bulbs - you will in that case need to have someone step on the pedal to confirm brake light operation as the hazard lights will be lighting a different bulb.
Can you please show a link to the law? I think you are confusing large truck stuff with how a travel trailer works and what is required for a small trailer. I have NEVER seen a brake controller for a travel trailer active the lights and it is not wired that way.
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Learjet
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11/30/08 07:22am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: How is your low cost inverter gen. doing?
Arent those Kipors sort of loud?
It sounds like the one below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8JRNm4ZbKs&feature=related
If I press the computer mute button it is 0 decibiles, at full computer volume...I would say 70+ db or contractor style :h
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Learjet
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11/29/08 06:51pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: New GMC 2005, never titeled. Is that a problem??
I wouldn't buy that truck ! when was the last time the oil was change? you could end up with lots of seal trouble from not running. JMHO
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Learjet
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11/29/08 12:54pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Need some direction from the wise ones
I would pull each fixture that is hooked to the fuse that blows and carefully pull the wires by each and look at them closely, most times there are wire nuts and such by each that could have fallen off.
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Learjet
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11/24/08 11:16am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Hairline cracks in fiberglass
Take a look at your front cap while going down the interstate, it could be pushing in or flexing causing the cracks. I had that problem due to a weak cap design and the manufacturer replaced it with a newly designed heaver cap. The constant flexing will cause the cracking.
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Learjet
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11/23/08 05:14pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: In Line battery shut off
A friend of mine has a boat that was built in the UK and all the fuses and circuit breakers are on the negative side of the circuits.
Some airplanes were built like that also.
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Learjet
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11/23/08 05:09pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: In Line battery shut off
The previous posts are missing a major safety issue for a trailer. The disconnect should go in the positive line for your safety and the safety of whoever may tow the trailer in the future.
Here is the reason; if the switch is in the ground and is off while towing, your emergency disconnect braking system will NOT work. If the switch is in the positive line you can wire the emergency braking system around the switch so it is always energized. It is illegal and dangerous to have an inoperable emergency disconnect braking system.
Good point, but it is not "a major safety issue" on my trailer I have only one positive wire and the break away connects at the junction box. So, on my trailer it doesn't matter and I don't tow with the battery off.
What about the next owner of a trailer? What if someone forgets to turn the power on before towing? Be safe and make sure the emergency braking system will always work no matter what position the switch is in. Good engineering in the first place can save a lot of problems and heartaches later.
I can't imagine any manufacturer or dealer accepting the liability for a braking system that may not work depending on the position of a switch. Any modifications we make should emulate that philosophy and be safe. Of course there are exceptions and we all know that the manufacturers screw up on occasion also.
I can never leave the house now :S
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Learjet
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11/21/08 10:59am |
Tech Issues
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RE: In Line battery shut off
The previous posts are missing a major safety issue for a trailer. The disconnect should go in the positive line for your safety and the safety of whoever may tow the trailer in the future.
Here is the reason; if the switch is in the ground and is off while towing, your emergency disconnect braking system will NOT work. If the switch is in the positive line you can wire the emergency braking system around the switch so it is always energized. It is illegal and dangerous to have an inoperable emergency disconnect braking system.
Good point, but it is not "a major safety issue" on my trailer I have only one positive wire and the break away connects at the junction box. So, on my trailer it doesn't matter and I don't tow with the battery off.
As always, it is not black and white in these issue and one needs to look at their system.
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Learjet
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11/21/08 07:17am |
Tech Issues
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