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RE: Gel Coach Batteries
Gel batteries cannot be used with a normal charger because they are very sensitive to charging voltage and temperature. So if you bought gel batteries you would probably also have to get a new battery charger that is designed specifically for gel cells. Other than that they are touted to last longer and provide a deeper discharge. But I have never used them. I still use ordinary wet cell lead acid batteries. My last pair of deep cycle batteries were almost five years old when I replaced them this spring. Proper maintenance is the key.
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spinners1
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07/11/08 11:13am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Current/past Jayco Owners...loud water pump...and location?
I don't know about kits, but several pump manufacturers make what they claim are "silent" pumps. Mine certainly isn't. It has always made a racket.
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spinners1
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07/11/08 11:08am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Laundry Etiquette
He's a jerk!
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spinners1
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05/06/08 07:56pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Battery disconnect switches
Not always. Usually red is used as a trouble light, but sometimes just as a light to tell you if the power is off or on. Check your owners manual. Sounds like the relay may need replacing but this should be properly diagnosed by a technician.
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spinners1
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05/06/08 07:36pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Double Any Vehicle's MPG!
Yep, that one's been around a long long time. The only true way to improve mileage on an existing vehicle is to so highly modify the engine with aftermarket parts that in a life time you will never recoup the cost in fuel savings. You can improve mileage. Double it, I doubt it. But it ain't cheap.
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spinners1
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05/06/08 07:31pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Engine Choices
We have the GM 8.1L vortec in our 35 ft MH. Even when towing our Cavalier, plenty of power in the mountains, and on the flat it is loafing. Gas mileage sucks tho. About 8 mpg. A diesel would be a better choice. I also keep the speed at about 60 to save gas.
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spinners1
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05/06/08 07:26pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Laundry Etiquette
The point is that some people are just inconsiderate. When there are only three machines each, it is just plain rude to use them all. It is simply saying to the world, my time is more important than your time! Frankly I wish rv parks would post a list of rules for use of the laundry but few do, and my wife and I have been inconvenienced numerous times by laundry hogs. Fortunately for us it hasn't been as critical as your situation.
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spinners1
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05/06/08 07:20pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: A girl question for the engine experts
100,000 miles without any serious problems is not unlikely, but that assumes that oil and filter changes were made every 3000, miles and the engine was not run hard (not necessarily gently either). Also regular service. I've know people who went 150,00 without an overhaul. But eventually things wear out. The trick is to do the work when it first starts to be a problem. So regularly checks of compression, oil analysis, and other things is important. An oil analysis will tell you what an engine's condition is. And is doesn't cost that much. Don't forget the transmission. That needs regular service as well. I've had to replace two transmissions in cars because the previous owner didn't have them serviced.
Now if you consider the whole RV, if taken care of it could last for a lifetime. I see RV's from the 80's a lot.
And stop excusing yourself because you are female. Some of the best mechanics I have ever known are women. My sister was the first woman to be a certified auto mechanic in Washington state back in the 70's when they started requiring certification. She maintained ambulances. My daughter took the auto mechanics course in high school and was one of the top in her class. Ability as a mechanic has no gender.
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spinners1
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05/06/08 07:11pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Best cell phone internet in NM?
Verizon has the best coverage. We have driven all over the country and only been in a few really out of the way places without coverage. Out west they put cell towers along all the interstates, as well as in the towns so the coverage is pretty good. However if you are far off the beaten track in the mountains I doubt anyone would have coverage. We drove through both CO and NM and had no problem but then we never got more than 10 or 15 miles off the main drag. We went down I-25, stayed at the Air Force Academy then drove to Sante Fe. But we didn't deviate much from that so I don't know how it would be farther away from the main population centers.
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spinners1
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05/02/08 09:55pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Croton-on-Hudson,best route?
Someone on RV.net posted this link to a site that lists bridge heights. I looked up NY and it gives quite a few of the bridges on 9A. http://www.aitaonline.com/Info/Road/Low%20Clearances.html
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spinners1
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05/02/08 09:47pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Favorite place/ want to go???
Fav Place. Key West. The Navy has a great RV park there (I'm retired Military)
Dream Place: Monument Valley. Some day we'll get there.
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spinners1
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05/02/08 09:34pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Croton-on-Hudson,best route?
Have fun. Go visit Sleepy Hollow. If you go to cemetary and get lucky there is a volunteer worker there, and older gentleman (I suspect in his 80's ) who knows all the history of the place. You get to see where the bridge was that was in The Legend of Sleepy hollow. Lots of other historic stuff around there too. Philips manor is worth the entry fee.
Glad you arrived safe.
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spinners1
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05/02/08 09:16pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Croton-on-Hudson,best route?
The problem with 9 is that it is a very narrow road that goes through the middle of several very small towns. I don't recall any bridges. There are lots of stop lights and the PD in Tarrytown is notorious for ticketing people with out of state plates. Trafic is like rush hour 24/7. I wouldn't go that way but the bus does and I've seen delivery trucks on it, but it is very crowded. I go that way in my car. It is shorter distance wise, but I don't think it is any shorter time wise because of the lights and traffic.
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spinners1
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05/01/08 06:15pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Croton-on-Hudson,best route?
Do not confuse the 9 exit and 9A exit. The 9 exit is the first exit on the right after crossing the TZ. DO NOT TAKE IT. The 9A exit is about a mile farther on the right but says 119. Take the 119 exit to W Main St which is 119. Turn left (east) on Main. Take Main St past the Saw Mill Parkway to 9A which is S Central Ave, turn left, and within a few hundred yards it becomes N. central Ave. You will think you are on the wrong street but you are OK. After a mile or so N Central becomes Sawmill River Rd, and eventually opens up and becomes a multi lane highway which is 9A. You will come to a split which is Saw Mill Rd and Saw Mill River RD. Stay to the right and take Saw Mill River RD. Soon the Saw Mill Parkway will be on your left. When you go under the Saw Mill Parkway it becomes 9A/100 and the Taconic State Parkway will be on your right. Shortly after the Taconic the road splits again and 9A goes to the right and becomes the Briarcliff Peekskill Parkway. That will take you all the way to 9. As soon as you get on 9 Croton Point is on your left. Take the first exit Croton Point Ave, Turn left and go under the highway. I don't know the bridge clearance. Take Croton Point Ave into the Park. If you miss the exit or the bridge is too low you can get off at the next exit do a u back onto 9 and go back.
I told you this would be a nightmare. LOL
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spinners1
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04/29/08 08:18pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Croton-on-Hudson,best route?
By the way, I might add this, I looked up your MH and it's considerably bigger than mine. I have driven mine in at least 22 States and most major cities, and this was the worst, scariest place I every went (strictly from a driving standpoint) The roads were built for horses and buggies. The traffic is hellacious and everybody drives at least ten mph over the speed limit. I mean this seriously. On 9 the speed limit in Ossining is 50 but everyone does 60 and up. There is NO enforcement. Be very careful.
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spinners1
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04/28/08 11:24pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Croton-on-Hudson,best route?
I have relatives that live in Croton-on-Hudson and frankly I would not recommend taking a Motorhome there at all. Park it at an RV park on the other side of the river and use your toad. I did it once in my 35 foot Itasca and it scared me spitless. Here is how we did it. We went over the Tappen Zee and turned north on 9A. 9A runs north to Ossining and picks up 9 at Ossining just before you get to Croton-On-Hudson. Be very careful. Do not get on the Saw Mill Parkway or the Taconic State Pkwy (an easy mistake to make). After you cross the Tappan Zee Bridge (the toll is outrageous) stay to the right, go slow and watch the signs carefully. Look for the 9A exit Frankly I can't remember the exit number but it comes up very quickly after you cross the bridge. DO NOT TAKE the 9 Exit. It is the first Exit after you cross the bridge. It is a two lane road through Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow and the traffic is awful and the lanes are narrow.
Again, If you want to go do your tourist thing in Tarrytown or Sleepy Hollow take your car. The Sleepy Hollow Church is good and the cemetary behind it has hundreds of very fanous people. Plus there are veterans buried there back to pre-revolutary war days. Across the road is Philips Manor and has a good parking area (free) and the tour is very interesting (not free).
Do not go over the Bear Mountain Bridge. It is very narrow, two cars can barely pass, and after you cross you have to go south on 6 to 9, which is very narrow and winding.
On 9A watch the overpass bridges. There are several that have less than 11 foot clearance in the right lane but 12 foot in the left lane. I almost hit one of the 10 ft 4 inch ones, but managed to get left at the last minute. Once you get to the merge with 9 the road widens and has no overpasses until you get to Peekskill where you get back to narrow winding road with low overpasses.
Anyway I did this once and said never again. Being retired military, I go to West Point, the Military Academy has an RV park. But there are campgrounds at Bear Mountain and RV parks on that side of the river. If you have a dinghy, park the RV and use it. Good Luck!
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spinners1
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04/28/08 11:09pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Florida to Calif
The only bad part of I-10 is in Louisiana and I haven't driven it since it fell down during Katrina. I hope the fic=x was better than what they had. It's really rough.
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spinners1
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04/22/08 09:31pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: getting on top of the RV...
I don't need a step ladder to get on top, but it makes it easier and makes it easier to clean the RV, the tops of slide outs and windows.
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spinners1
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04/22/08 09:26pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Mac or PC?
Get what the school recommends. That way he will have no compatibility problems.
Asking Mac or PC is like asking Ford or Chevy. You could start a brawl!
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spinners1
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04/22/08 09:24pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Take the Toad or not??
My cavalier means about 1 mpg. I get about 8 with it about 9 without it. Not enough to make a real difference. However, I might add that if you are not staying anywhere long and not do a lot of sightseeing in the area around the rv park or campsite, why take it? It reduces wear and tear on you car by leaving it home.
But if you do a lot of running around doing your tourist thing then it's probably cheaper in the long run to take it.
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spinners1
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04/22/08 09:22pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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