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RE: Refrigerator replacement
I could likely find a video of a perpetual motion machine. 1 - 12V battery of any standard RV size would have a tough time powering your lighting needs for 24 hours, much less 43 hours. Did the video include any other power needs considered? Did anyone ever open the fridge? Was it 100 degrees outside? There are so many considerations!
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LouLawrence
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10/25/21 04:41pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Winegard dome and H24
The old receivers still work. You cannot get an old receiver reactivated but if you have an activated D12 (or similar) SD receiver, they still work. That said, there is no reason to deal with an old receiver when a new HD receiver will work just fine receiving the SD signal from DTV.
Folks like to complicate the simplest issues but the OP wants to use an HD receiver with a dome and receive the available SD programming. For that, it's all good! I don't have a dome and will never go back to a dome after installing a Winegard Trav'ler but that has nothing to do with the OP's question.
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LouLawrence
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10/25/21 04:37pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Refrigerator replacement
If you are a boondocker as your name suggests and you don't have a lot of solar and a large battery bank you will likely be happier remaining with a propane fridge. I love a residential fridge but they are not right for everyone.
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LouLawrence
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10/25/21 05:27am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Winegard dome and H24
The OP is fully aware that no HD is available, he is only asking about receiving SD channels with a dome and an HD receiver. No problem there. wa8yxm, the answer is yes, there is a dome that will receive DirecTV HD. However, it's way too large to be used on the roof or stored inside an RV. Boaters use it and it has a 24" reflector inside. It's also very expensive!
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LouLawrence
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10/25/21 05:24am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Winegard dome and H24
You can still get all the channels that have been available via a dome for years. Nothing has changed. You still can't get HD and you can't get any of the HD only channels. There are many locals which are no longer available on 101 but nearly all the rest of the standard cable channels remain available.
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LouLawrence
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10/24/21 03:17pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Safety question
I saw the after effects of someone who raised their RV on its jacks at the FMCA rally in Perry, GA. He then went under to work on something (can't remember} but was directly under the differential when the jacks failed. That was an end of life event.
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LouLawrence
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10/20/21 05:01pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: AT&T Mobley has Died. Need replacement Router
The Mobley is substantially better when moved to a router. Not only in performance but in usability being able to use most anywhere with a battery powered Mi-Fi and the additional devices that are allowed to connect.
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LouLawrence
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10/18/21 05:03am |
Technology Corner
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RE: HOW did you choose your Class A ? ....
I drove a Prevost. End of search. It did take awhile to find one with the right floor plan and price but there was no going back.
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LouLawrence
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10/13/21 04:47am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Aftermarket Nav
You only need cell service to get your trip started. If you are driving it is unlikely that you could drive much more than a few miles before the phone got a signal from somewhere. To make that your limiting factor means you haven't ever given this option a fair shake.
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LouLawrence
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10/09/21 06:21am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Replacement Water Pump
Carry an exact replacement for the pump in your coach! If you don't like your
current pump, replace that and carry an exact replacement. You use the example of being "out there" and this is not where you want to be figuring out if you have all the right fittings.
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LouLawrence
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10/08/21 04:40pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Aftermarket Nav
You don't need anything more than your phone!
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LouLawrence
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10/08/21 04:35pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: dryer
If it's a Splendide call Westland Sales Tel: 1-800-356-0766
(503-656-2280)
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LouLawrence
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10/07/21 10:05am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Dish Upgrade
The MP1 is not SD only with Dish Network.
The Pathway X2 is MUCH larger than the MP1 but that's also one of the reasons it's such a good choice.
If you plan to hook up 2 receivers, one will be fully functional and the 2nd will be a slave being able to only watch channels that are coming from the same satellite the 1st receiver is using.
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LouLawrence
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10/04/21 06:44am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Anyone interested in 83 Pace Arrow Tear down and Rebuild?
If only we can get through this saw horse saga, he might get back on topic.
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LouLawrence
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10/03/21 04:55pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Idaho & Montana Trip
Without much effort you could travel through Idaho Falls and into West Yellowstone (or into the park if you like dry camping) and enjoy all of the amazing things Yellowstone has to offer. The only bad part is the timing as August is prime tourist season and all the buffalo and elk have retreated to higher ground. Still a great bucket list journey if you have not done so in the past.
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LouLawrence
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10/03/21 04:53pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: New shore service tripled energy bill
We have a pole barn that is far enough from our house that it has it's own electric service. And when you have more than one service on one property you have to pay at commercial rate on one of them.
The higher rate charged for commercial service might cost more but would have nothing to do with the number of kWh's used which the OP says has dramatically increased.
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LouLawrence
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10/03/21 06:57am |
Tech Issues
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RE: bunk beds
You likely now have space for a washer/dryer and plenty of closet space. If you are really handy it could also become a 1/2 bath. I suspect you are only limited by your imagination!
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LouLawrence
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09/29/21 04:04pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Which old motorhome to buy
If you have the budget and don't need a slide-out, there are some excellent late 90's Prevost available. It will be worth a whole lot more when you sell it down the road. You simply cannot own a better coach. I just sold my '88 and upgraded to a '98. Will keep this one until I can't RV any longer.
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LouLawrence
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09/29/21 04:01pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Splendide wdc7100xc Washer/Dryer
Call Westland Sales. 800-356-0766.
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LouLawrence
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09/28/21 12:37pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Windshield sunscreen
Mangeshade is NOT the only option. Some of it depends upon how large your windshield is and whether you are comfortable on a ladder each time you want to install or remove the shades. We have standard black mesh shades (same as Magneshade) but with mechanical fasteners instead of magnets. They are substantially cheaper but work exactly as well. For my coach I just step up on the front bumper to attach the top of the shade and do the rest from the ground. I think I paid less than $300 for a custom fit set and they have worked very well for us for over 20 years.
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LouLawrence
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09/28/21 12:34pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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